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REDA Meeting <br /> Minutes—Tuesday,April 18,2017 <br /> Page 12 <br /> affordable element, noting the number of factors that went into distributing <br /> affordable housing into a community in other ways, therefore not causing him <br /> as much concern as that expressed by some of his colleagues. Given the <br /> location of the project, President Roe opined that he didn't see 2-3 bedroom <br /> family units being considered a negative or causing awareness for singling <br /> them out by income or financing. President Roe recognized the parameters of <br /> financing for this type of housing, noting that developers were working within <br /> an existing system and should not be penalized accordingly. President Roe <br /> noted that a mixed unit approach would also result in fewer affordable units in <br /> the development, defeating the city's preference and need for that affordable <br /> housing unit. <br /> Ayes: 3 <br /> Nays: 2 (McGehee, Willmus) <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Ms. Collins, along with Mr. Thelen, briefly reviewed the next steps; with <br /> Housing & Economic Development Program Manager Jeanne Kelsey <br /> reviewing those steps in more detail for near future action by the REDA and/or <br /> City Council and their individual application processes. Ms. Kelsey <br /> anticipated June as the opportunity to receive public comment on a more <br /> defined project and to determine community support for the project. <br /> C. Consider Application for Purchase of 196 S McCarrons through the <br /> Single-Family Housing Replacement Program <br /> Housing & Economic Development Program Manager Jeanne Kelsey <br /> summarized this request based on previous REDA direction to staff to look <br /> into options for a Habitat for Humanity or Journey Home MN project on this <br /> site. Ms. Kelsey noted the application received from Journey Home MN, <br /> representing partnerships as discussed at last night's joint meeting of the City <br /> Council and I.S.D. No. 623 Board. <br /> Ms. Kelsey reviewed the status of the city's $115,000 as a first or second <br /> mortgage as outlined and rationale for each position. Ms. Kelsey further <br /> reviewed next steps, including holding a public hearing before authorizing the <br /> sale and formalization of a Developer's Agreement (Attachment B draft) to <br /> cover the positions of the REDA and developer. <br /> Member Willmus stated that this was everything he had envisioned when the <br /> REDA acquired this site; and offered his support, commending the work of <br /> Journey Home MN, opining that with the City of Roseville's support, a lot <br /> could be accomplished, including the benefit of future residents and partnering <br /> with schools. <br /> Member McGehee also offered her support; and sought clarification on several <br /> design aspects of the home and lot related to the level of access for the garage <br />