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14. Rental Revolving Loans - renovation and expansion loans for owners of rental property. 14.1 In 1998 Roseville initiated the Rental Rehabilitation Loan program to foster the improvement of multi-family housing (properties with 4-25 units). The program provides owners of rental properties with technical assistance in accessing financing programs for renovation and energy efficient improvements. The City has contracted with Affordable Suburban Housing to provide the technical assistance on the program refer apartment owners to the funding sources at Minnesota Housing Financing Agency and NSP. The City has spent $5,475 on this program in 1998. 14.2 The goals of the program for 1998 are to: market the programs to property owners with 4 to 25 unit building provide approximately 30 properties with technical advice refer approximately 15 property owners to the financing agencies for rehabilitation loans or energy audits. Complete loans or energy audits for at least 6 properties 14.3 The following is a status of the program in 1998. letters were sent to 40 owners of approximately 54 properties to announce the program and introduce ASH as the advisory representative for the programs ASH contacted 20 owners as a follow-up to the letter Three property owners, representing 117 total units in 9 buildings, were interested in loans and made appointments to meet with the financing agency. One owner, two 11 unit buildings, has made an application for funding. Improvements to be made include new roofs and boilers. A second letter was sent to the property owners introducing the free energy audit program with NSP. Three property owners, representing 281 units, expressed an interest in the program. Two have completed the energy audit and one has been scheduled. 15. Home & Garden Fair. The Home and Garden Fair is a partnership between the City of Roseville, Suburban Family Collaborative Roseville School District and Roseville Businesses. The purpose is to provide present and future homeowners with a small trade show where they can learn about the latest housing improvements and construction techniques from industry experts such as architects, home remodel contractors, landscapers and nurseries, material suppliers, bankers and housing inspectors. The 1998 event was a huge success with over 1,000 attendees and 42 exhibits. The goal for 1999, which will be held March 13, is 1,200 attendees and 50 exhibits. The City of Roseville sets aside $5,200 from the housing fund for the Fair. 6