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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 11,2013 Page 13 At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Chair Maschka noted one area of significant concern that may require such an option was in the southeast area of Roseville. Chair Maschka noted, with concurrence by City Attorney Gaughan, that this option would require further review for enactment of an ordinance to provide such an enforcement option if no other resolution appeared to suffice, and had proven successful by some communities as the "ultimate hammer" in achiev- ing compliance. At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, Chair Maschka confirmed that this al- lowed compliance without displacing tenants, allowing them to remain while the property was in receivership. Chair Maschka provided several examples, includ- ing the City of New Brighton and their work with social service agencies to deal with some of their problem properties. Acting Mayor Etten spoke in support of those efforts by the City of New Bright- on, noting that those social services were not just offered,but specific need meet- ings were actually held in the problem buildings, and involved schools as well. At the request of Acting Mayor Etten that an additional column be included to deal with such an option; Chair Maschka advised that the HRA had held prelimi- nary public discussions to-date, and noted that such an option would be through a staged process, and only for worst-case scenarios ultimate to prevent displace- ments. Acting Mayor Etten suggested further direction from the City Council to the HRA to provide that assurance that the health, welfare and quality of housing for all Roseville citizens were being met. Acting Mayor Etten expressed appreciation for the thoughtful ways the HRA had addressed the various issues. Chair Maschka advised that the HRA discussion to-date had focused on how to address the real problem properties, while rewarding good property owners. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of further research and having the re- ceivership option in the toolbox. Councilmember Laliberte requested additional information on how social services could be introduced to applicable properties, based on the demographics and pop- ulations of those buildings and how and when they may be helpful. Chair Maschka advised that he had spoken to Bob Johnson of the New Brighton Public Safety Department, who had offered to talk to the HRA and City of Rose- ville about the program. Chair Maschka noted that Northwest Youth and Family Services (NYFS) and School were also involved, and that the New Brighton pro- gram had been nationally recognized.