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HRA Meeting Minutes Saturday, April 21, 2012 Page 6 1 2 Member Lee advised that her advocacy was going to focus on pocket neighborhoods and infill 3 redevelopmentPocket Neighborhoods 4 creation of small scale communities in a large scale world. 5 6 Chair Maschka noted that Roseville was ripe for such infill development; and asked for ideas on how to 7 harness that potential. 8 9 Member Lee suggested that synergy would develop from those various pocket neighborhoods; and the 10 HRA could encourage responsible development in those areas that could support a minor amount of 11 additional density as they developed. 12 13 Member Willmus opined that he saw many issues for the HRA and the community pertaining to politics 14 15 updates, Member Willmus suggested having more frequent joint discussions with them on various 16 projects or issues to get their perspective, and buy-in from all, making the issues much easier to solve. 17 18 housing and commercial, and re-tasking them; as well as pursuing common goals through more 19 public/private partnerships (e.g. School Board.). 20 21 Chair Maschka concurred, noting that through development of an action plan, those discussions could 22 provide the rationale of both bodies, why a project is good for the city overall, how it can be 23 accomplished, and the various components to realistically make it happen. 24 25 Member Quam, noting that commercial redevelopment was her profession, noted the dramatic changes 26 occurring in that industry and the future for strip malls and shopping centers, as well as big box 27 retailers, as a thing of the past. Member Quam noted the trend for the conversion of retail to mixed use 28 or other uses, with the possibilities wide open for future uses. Member Quam suggested that the HRA 29 stay alert to that conversion and changes in the retail industry and seek opportunities to encourage 30 ing 31 that as crucial. Member Quam opined that providing public transit infrastructure was very attractive for 32 that generation, as well as keeping affordable, senior rental housing. Overall, Member Quam concurred 33 with the priorities listed by Chair Maschka; however, she opined that an action plan was crucial. Using 34 c plan as an example, Member Quam cautioned that the strategic plan or her 35 36 characteristics to ensure greater success; with the HRA committed to work hard on implementation and 37 follow-up steps as applicable. 38 39 Ms. Raye questioned if the reporting and/or budgeting process would serve as the driver for such an 40 action plan. 41 42 Member Quam opined that a unified vision was needed that could be communicated with the City 43 Council, the public, and other potential partners or stakeholders. 44 45 Chair Maschka provided his perspective on and differences in his retirement with that of his parents, 46 and the vitality of his generation in comparison. Chair Maschka noted that this needed to be a 47 48 need to ensure that buildings would remain an asset to the community; keeping both the residents and 49 their housing as dynamic as possible. 50 51 Member Lee noted that pocket neighborhoods were designed specifically for that discussion. 52 53 Member Lee concurred, noting that they provided different styles and configurations, and fed into the 54 general neighborhood and broader community. Member Lee 55