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City of Roseville - HRA Minutes for August 15, 2006Page 2 of 5 Motion: Member Elkins moved, seconded by Member Scheunemann, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 7.Public Hearing None 8.Action Items Consideration Housing Redesign Application -- 1137 Ryan Avenue (HF0050) a. Executive Director Bennett provided a brief summary of the program. The owner of 1137 Ryan Avenue submitted an application for the program in early June for review. As part of the program review process an eligibility criteria checklist was prepared. On June 20, 2006, the Roseville Development Review Committee reviewed the application, eligibility criteria checklist and renovation plan and concluded that the project pre-qualified for reimbursement of ½ of the design fees up to $6,000 for the renovation work which is an eligible expense under the program guidelines. Bennett noted that the project provides an enlarged and improved kitchen and bathroom and new front entry. In addition, the home will include all new hardiplank lap siding. The renovation costs for the project are expected to exceed $100,000. The total design fees are $2,800 of which the program provides half of the fee or $1,400. Member Kelsey asked about the signed architect agreement and requested approval of the grant upon securing that agreement. Motion: Member Bean moved, seconded by Member Elkins, to approve the Housing Redesign Program Application for owners at 1137 Ryan Avenue in Roseville based upon meeting the eligibility criteria for the program and contingent upon receiving signed architect and homeowner agreements. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Consideration of Aproval of the HRA Preliminary Budget and Levy for 2007 (HF0051) b. Executive Director Bennett presented the process for reviewing and approving the HRA annual budget and need for a levy to support the programs and administration of the HRA. Ms. Bennett provided a summary of the review of the programs and development of the preliminary budget by the HRA Finance Subcommittee. Based upon the budget considerations discussed and recommended by the Finance Subcommittee, the 2007 levy request is suggested to be $155,750 or a reduction of $133,235 (86% decrease) from 2006. However, Ms. Bennett noted that the minimal levy request will allow the HRA to continue to serve the residents with existing programming and provide some additional marketing but that it does not provide funding for any new programming or special needs in 2007. Member Bean felt that requesting the minimal amount of a levy runs the risk that the Council will reduce the number further and the HRA would have to cut existing programs. Chair Majerus noted that the HRA should consider other larger projects coming forward later in the agenda that may affect the levy request. Member Kelsey also noted that there needs to be a discussion with the City Council regarding the possibility of future programs and actions that come from the Vision 2025 process. http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2006/hram081506.htm3/10/2008