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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 22 of affordable options in the community. Councilmember Pust recognized the concerns about funding a private project; how- ever, clarified that no one on the HRA was advocating "giving money away;" and for the listening audience, provided assur- ance that the Har Mar Apartment project was a strong, afford- able housing option in need of substantial renovations to keep it viable as an affordable housing option. Councilmember Kough noted that in the past he had questioned the HRA on them spending money on what he deemed to be non-housing related needs; but opined that since that time they had "been in line," and while taking a chance with the Har Mar Apartment project, it was a good use of HRA money. Coun- cilmember Kough further opined that this year, we should allow the HRA levy request, and consider a project for Roseville. Additional discussion included an appropriate levy amount to allow some increase in current activities and projects without allowing the maximum levy request; and the proposed five-year strategic planning by the HRA. Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her annual comments regarding the structure of the HRA, supporting appointment of the City Council as the HRA so the elected body maintains budget and levy authority and control of tax monies, with creation of a housing advisory board. Councilmember Ihlan proposed a zero percent HRA levy increase, while restructuring the HRA into a larger City Council budget, allowing the elected body to retain decision making. HRA Preliminary Tax Levy Klausing moved, Roe seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10552 entitled, "Resolution Submitting the Housing and Rede- velopment Authority, in and For the City of Roseville, Prelimi- nary Special Property Tax Levy on Real Estate to the Ramsey County Auditor for the Fiscal Year of 2008;" establishing the HRA levy at $350,000.