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REDA Meeting Minutes – Monday, October 17, 2016 Page 3 Member Laliberte commended staff as well on the brochure and content providing housing program information for new residents. Member Laliberte asked if this was taking the place of the former “Welcome Packet;” and if so, would this replace that document with other entities as well. Ms. Kelsey responded that this brochure was not intended to replace the previous welcome packet that had been discontinued when former Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) staff had taken over the program from the City. Ms. Kelsey advised that this brochure concentrated on resources for homeowners; and was part of the PPP goal to stabilize housing and commercial home values. At the request of Member Laliberte, Ms. Kelsey advised that 1,000 brochures had been budgeted for and as part of the NEP program and only sent to people with code violations as they may be unaware of available loan programs and pertinent contact information and resources. Ms. Kelsey reported that staff typically sent out an average of 20-30 such notices per month depending on the current real estate sales cycle. Member Willmus asked if it would be possible to make digital copies available to download to allow real estate agents to provide them for their clientele. Ms. Kelsey advised that they could be electronically conveyed, and while in the past links were made available directing people to other online resources, staff was moving away from that as those details changed so frequently that they became quickly outdated, making it easier to update the paper version versus the online version. President Roe asked that staff make the Community Engagement Commission (CEC) aware of this brochure, as they continued to work on recommendations for the “Welcome Packet.” Specific to the report on economic development activity and shovel-ready options, President Roe noted the state program had yet to take on a brownfield parcel to make it shovel-ready. President Roe asked staff to continue tracking that with Xcel for future potential in Roseville. b.Authorize Entering into Purchase Agreement for 196 S McCarrons Blvd. As detailed in the staff report, Ms. Kelsey presented a negotiated Purchase Agreement for 196 S McCarrons Boulevard for REDA review and approval. Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, adoption of REDA Resolution No. 4 (Attachment B) entitled, “A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Property Located at 196 S McCarrons Boulevard;” to be funded from Housing Replacement Program Funds as detailed in the Request for REDA Action