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for families. The goal of the program is to increase the property value of the home and improve the value and aesthetics of the neighborhood properties. 3.3 The City's goal is to purchase three homes annually; the city has purchased three homes in 1998. Those homes are located at 2100 William Street, 2668 Lexington Avenue, and 2190 St. Croix Street. The total funds expended under the program are approximately $173,000. No homes have been purchased in 1999 due to the active residential market. 3.4 The property at 2100 William was sold under a contract for deed to Southwind Builders for the construction of a new single family home with a value of approximately $150,000. A new home was constructed with a value of $169,000 and was sold to first time homebuyers who were renters in Roseville. 3.5 The City completed the demolition of 2668 Lexington Avenue. This lot is in the City Center Study area, which is currently under review. 3.6 The City sold the property at 2190 St. Croix Street under contract for deed to Preferred Builders for the construction of a new single family home with a value of $200,000. The old home has been demolished and the new home is under construction. 3.7 The City also provides low interest loans for housing demolition and/or rehabilitation funded by the City Housing Fund. 4. The Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative - Roseville continues to work cooperatively with this agency on the following programs. a. Employee transit system via "shuttlebug" b. Renter education: "Becoming Part ofthe Community" c. Senior education: "Remaining Part of the Community" with LSS d. Young Employees:"Retaining You as Part of the Community" e. Housing Education: " Maintaining Your House as Part of the Community" 5. Rambler Redesign 5.1 The Rambler Redesign Program is a demonstration technique to help homeowners put professional design, value, and utility back into the City's 1950's and 1960's housing stock. The goals of the Rambler Redesign program are to assist families who would like to remain in Roseville create an adaptable home for their family and a more marketable home for the next owner. Homes display some of the following redesigned features and upgraded functionality: larger kitchens and eating areas, adding bedrooms and newest design elements like great rooms or computer rooms, as well as double garages and new front entries with more street appeal. 2