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REDA Meeting Minutes—Tuesday,July 18,2017 Page 2 that meeting. Ms. Koch acknowledged that those comments and concerns were similar to expressions any time an affordable housing project is proposed and common affordable housing opposition points. As would become evident in tonight's presentation and LWV suggestions, Ms. Koch encouraged the city to continue planning ahead and being proactive in pursuing HDR housing in Roseville. Ms. Koch introduced another member of the LWV to provide her personal history as the daughter of a former City of Roseville Mayor during development of the Coventry Apartment complex in the community as just one example of ongoing opposition points and frequent misconceptions. Executive Director Trudgeon thanked the LWV for the report; and clarified that current city code included a crime free addendum as referenced in Chapter 511 (Repeat Nuisance Ordinance) and current exemptions and similar language in the crime free ordinance. While the intent was there, Mr. Trudgeon opined that based upon his initial review, there may be further language refinement and amendments needed to bring any discrepancies into sync. Mr. Trudgeon asked Ms. Koch where the information regarding an "obligation to evict criminals"had come from; with Ms. Koch responding that it had been included in the student report. President Roe advised that he had also reviewed city ordinance in response to the LWV report, stating that related to crime free housing provisions, he found no specific reference if someone was accused, but not convicted, of a crime that it counted. President Roe noted that the city had worked extensively with the Minnesota Multi-Family Housing Association in development of the city's ordinance, since they served as a proponent of that type of lease provision; expressing his hope that they had reviewed their recommendations appropriately and legally. However, as noted by Executive Director Trudgeon, President Roe agreed that it was worth looking into further. Specific to the previous proposal before the city from the Sands Companies, President Roe stated his consideration of including open house requirements for market-rate apartment buildings similar to that used for other developments and land use decisions. While there is not a requirement at this time from the City Council's policy perspective, President Roe opined that especially in instances where city assistance may be sought for the affordable housing component, it may be helpful to engage residents early on in the process before the application process went forward. When this open house process was initiated for land use issues, President Roe noted how it had reduced those expressing surprise at a project and clearly demonstrated the success of engaging the public early on. Therefore, President Roe directed staff to include the City Council's review of the potential in these other types of development and of engaging people in a positive way to influence decision-