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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 10, 2012 Page 11 Mayor Roe noted that by purchasing existing homes at their current value it would be higher than potential empty lot sales, not allowing the HRA to recoup demolition and original costs, thus the need for a net loss in the budget, in an ef- fort to spur housing redevelopment. Mr. Trudgeon concurred with Mayor Roe's statement, in addition to funding operating costs. Councilmember McGehee stated that, while she was in general agreement with the goals and ideas expressed in the HRA's Strategic Plan, she had a general purpose problem in authorizing the money without the City Council retaining any control after that point, allowing the HRA to do as they chose. Specific to this proposed program, Councilmember McGehee noted that there was concern expressed in the recent past about homes being built in neighborhoods that didn't match the rest of the neighborhood (e.g. McMansions). If the HRA em- barked on such a program, Councilmember McGehee asked that consideration be given or a stipulation in City Code that infill housing could not be out-of- character from the existing neighborhood. Mr. Trudgeon responded that this is a fair concern to ensure similar develop- ment. While no current program guidelines had been developed until a program had been approved, he advised that the HRA would want to preview plans for any infill housing to make sure they were compatible; and to avoid someone purchasing a lot for new construction and then seek variances. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the program criteria would need to be vetted if it moved forward; and that demonstration criteria, in addition to the City's current design standards and code requirements should suffice. To-date, Mr. Trudgeon advised that this was not a tremendous problem in Roseville, with a number of infill lots having redeveloped and typically in character with surrounding homes. However, Mr. Trudgeon noted that the HRA and staff were well aware of the need to be cau- tious and proactive. At the request of Councilmember Willmus as to current design controls could address those concerns, Mayor Roe noted that the newly-adopted design stand- ards and codes were intended to address and prevent such occurrences and keep housing in character within neighborhoods. Councilmember Willmus also not- ed that the HRA could use deed restrictions to control that issue. At the request of Mayor Roe, Finance Director Miller clarified that the HRA Levy was also a Preliminary, not-to-exceed levy. Roe moved, Willmus seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11010 (Attachment A) entitled, "A Resolution Submitting the Housing and Redevelopment Au- thority, in and for the City of Roseville, Special Property Tax Levy on Rea Es-