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City of Roseville - HRA Minutes for March 21, 2006Page 4 of 5 Member Kelsey asked where the budget would come from for this process. Bennett noted from existing marketing/study funds of $10,000 and that there is no intention to use the budget set aside for rental housing implementation at this time. Chair Majerus wondered if the purpose should be expanded to include all rental property to address Council member Kough’s concerns. Member Kelsey noted that a rental property management company representative should also be added to the list. Rental property owner Ramona Erickson spoke to the HRA regarding overcrowding and how the current process should be improved upon to address this issue. She shared her documentation regarding the correspondence between the City regarding this issue and urges the HRA to consider a better process to address noncompliance in this case as they move forward. Chair Majerus thanked Ms. Erickson for her comments. Motion: Member Bean moved, seconded by Member Millasovich, to adopt the suggested process for citizen advisory group and review of rental licensing issues with the modification to item 3.1. to include all rental properties and adding a property management representative to the group. In addition, the HRA directed staff to prepare application and seek candidates for April HRA meeting consideration. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried: 7-0 9.Information and Reports Summary of Home & Garden Fair 2006 a. Executive Director Bennett noted that there were an estimated 1,200 people at the fair on February 25, 2006 and that based upon estimated revenue and expenses that the program broke even this year with about $300 to spare. This was due to opening up the additional room with 25 more exhibitors and having a record number of sponsors. HRA staff costs were also under budget. Discussion of Home Repair Program b. Executive Director Bennett asked for HRA input regarding establishment of an emergency fund for situations where a homeowner has no means to make life and safety improvements to their home. Ms. Bennett explained some serious situations and conditions that exist in Roseville currently with no specific alternative to resolve without taking court action. She noted that in some of these situations the person is not physically or mentally capable of applying for loan funds offered by the City, County or State. Member Maschka wondered if there should be a social assistance component to any emergency fund program. He mentioned North West Youth and Family Services. Member Kelsey noted her concern with putting the minimal amount of improvement into a home without a plan to keep it that way and maintain it over the long term could result in the home becoming inhabitable again. Chair Majerus noted that this issue should also be a focus of the longer term housing visioning process. Member Maschka asked if some background could be brought forward regarding the potential situations like this in Roseville. Member Elkins suggested contacting the Wilder Foundation as an alternative since they have a special focus on low-income seniors. http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2006/hram060321.htm3/10/2008