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City of Roseville - HRA Minutes for June 20, 2006Page 4 of 5 Request for Funding Application Submittal under the Minnesota Consolidated Request for c. Proposal for Har Mar Apartments by Central Community Housing Trust (HF0039) Executive Director Bennett provided a summary of the request by non-profit housing developer Central Community Housing Trust (CCHT) for support in their application for funding from Minnesota Housing Agency for the renovation and redevelopment of the Har Mar Apartments in Roseville. In addition, Ms. Bennett noted that CCHT would also like the RHRA’s support to explore the use of existing HRA funds for the project and the evaluation of tax increment financing to fill the gap in funding the project renovation. Mr. Bennett suggested that the HRA direct staff to consult with HRA Attorney Krass Monroe on the review of tax increment financing for the project along with the use of existing HRA funds and come back with a specific recommendation to the HRA at a future meeting. Chair Majerus wondered why CCHT does not just tear down the project and start over. CCHT noted that their total unit cost is below new construction so it does make sense to keep the structure. However, renovation of this scope is very expensive. Motion: Member Elkins moved, seconded by Member Scheunemann, to adopt the resolution of support for the Central Community Housing Trust application to Minnesota Housing Agency for the renovation and redevelopment of the Har Mar Apartments at Snelling and Hwy 36 in Roseville. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion carried. Chair Majerus requested clarification on what CCHT is requesting for funding. Member Kelsey noted that under a typical request that the HRA finance subcommittee could do the review for use of HRA existing funds but since she sits on the finance subcommittee and she has a conflict due to her employment with the company she recommends that outside firm review the finances for the project along with the Tax Increment Financing request which would need final City Council approval. Member Elkins noted that CCHT is a quality company and supports their work here in Roseville. Motion: Member Elkins moved, seconded by Member Kelsey, to direct staff to consult with the HRA attorney, Krass Monroe regarding the review of HRA funding and tax increment financing to Central Community Housing Trust for the renovation and redevelopment of the Har Mar Apartments in Roseville. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 Motion carried. 9.Information and Reports Update on HRA Citizen Advisory Group Meeting Process a. Member Scheunemann provided a summary of the meetings, orientation and summary of codes information from city staff, Don Munson, which was very interested and informative. Mr. Munson presented a situation on Woodhill that has been a long process. Member Scheunemann asked why it takes so long to resolve these issues and is under the impression that the City Council requires their review at least two times before staff can take the appropriate action. This is too long of a process and a recommendation to the City Council as part of this process is to allow the city staff to be able to move forward and enforce the codes without Council approval. City codes are provided to allow staff to make these decisions and that they should be allowed to use their authority rather than bring each case back to the council. Member Kelsey heard that the citizens that have been dealing with these issues for a long time where told by staff that they needed to go back to Council. It was hopeful that the new Maintenance http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2006/hram062006.htm3/10/2008