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HRA Meeting <br />Minutes – Tuesday, May 21, 2013 <br />Page 8 <br />1 <br />the neighborhood may have worked on a larger parcel; but noted their preference for any <br />2 <br />apartment building to be no higher than three (3) stories, provide underground parking, and to <br />3 <br />make a good transition between the existing and proposed properties to make that adjustment <br />4 <br />in housing style. Chair Maschka opined that the neighbors appeared to be amenable to <br />5 <br />townhomes; however, he noted that the economic would make that difficult on that size of <br />6 <br />parcel. Chair Maschka expressed appreciation for the input received from the neighborhood; <br />7 <br />however, he noted the difficulty in convincing them that Section 8 housing was not being <br />8 <br />considered, with even some City Councilmembers having trouble with that concept. Chair <br />9 <br />Maschka opined that it had been an interesting process overall, and would only improve the <br />10 <br />end product. <br />11 <br />12 <br />Ms. Kelsey concurred that there was still distrust in the community, with many residents <br />13 <br />unaware of the existence of an HRA and their actual purpose, even though it had come into <br />14 <br />being in 2002. <br />15 <br />16 <br />Member Lee opined that the public had come a long way in their understanding, stating that <br />17 <br />she was favorably impressed with the process and seeing that understanding of development <br />18 <br />and how/why they came together beyond making money. Member Lee supported such a <br />19 <br />strategy and process for development/redevelopment of smaller sites as well. Member Lee <br />20 <br />spoke in support of the social aspect and fantastic process of educating people to better <br />21 <br />understand and become a part of the community’s goals. <br />22 <br />23 <br />11. Adjournment <br />24 <br />The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:06 p.m. <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br /> <br />