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City of Roseville - Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes for January 18, 2005Page 4 of 5 Member Marks liked the single family approach, showing the broad base of efforts by the HRA. He asked if the HRA should consult with the Council prior to moving forward. Member Kelsey asked if site control is needed and what that might cost. The appraisals may be done for $750. By consensus, the Board will seek direction from the Council. Cathy Bennett explained the potential of the Mounds View Headquarters site as a second grant application. This might be another small lot single family site. Member Kelsey suggested the HRA team with a developer on this site as it was more of a complicated redevelopment project. Member Kelsey also suggested that staff review of the MHFA pilot program grant for opportunities. Motion: Member Majerus moved, seconded by Member Millasovich, to approve the submission of an application for the MHFA Consolidated Request for Proposal of funds, with HRA appraisals and design costs for single family up to $4,000 with Council support for the submission of an application. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried e) Adoption of Ramsey County Housing & Redevelopment authority 2005 Priorities of Funding (HF0026). Executive Director Bennett indicated that Ramsey County HRA is awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds from the U.S. Housing & Urban Development (HUD) each year based upon population and income within the suburban Ramsey County area. The funds are provided to communities for specific projects based upon a Suburban County wide projects such as a deferred loan programs for single family competitive application process each year. In addition, the funds are used to provide housing renovation and energy efficiency improvements and first time homebuyer down payment assistance and first time homebuyer low interest first mortgage loans. In addition, Ramsey County HRA provides funds to help support a portion of the North Metro Housing Resource Center that serves Roseville and many other north metro residents. Each year, Ramsey County HRA develops priorities for use of the funds. These priorities assist County staff and board members in reviewing applications from communities and developers. With limited funds, higher points are provided to projects that meet or exceed the approved priorities. Bennett outlined the proposed priorities as the same as supported by the HRA in 2004. Motion: Member Millasovich moved, seconded by Member Marks, to accept, by Resolution, the Ramsey County HRA housing priorities and direct staff to forward the recommendation to the Ramsey County HRA and Roseville City Council. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried Information, Reports and Other Business 8. a) Review of a Neighborhood Enhancement Program (HF0025) Executive Director Bennett reviewed the approved Neighborhood Enhancement Program process with the HRA and introduced the guest speakers from Shoreview, Kathleen Nordine and St. Louis Park, Brian Hoffman to provide a summary of their community’s programs. Kathleen Nordine explained the Shoreview Rental licensing ordinance of 2003. Licenses were issued for 2004 for 1,400 units. License renewals were just completed for 2005. She explained the age of the housing stock and the need to provide more maintenance (1970’s housing) for rental housing. In addition, she mentioned that there was a trend observed that single family properties were being purchased for investment. The neighborhood preservation issues were a concern as well as the conduct issues within the multi-family projects. The Shoreview rental license is issued annually. There are two types of licenses: general dwelling (single family or duplex); multi-family buildings (with 11 or more units). The single family units are inspected annually. The multi-family units are inspected every 2 -3 years. The ordinance also addresses tenant conduct. Violations include a notice process, except for conduct violations in which case the property owner must submit a plan for mitigation. There is also a suspension and revocation process for the licenses. The City planners and the building inspectors administer the program with no additional staff at this point. Fees are $50 for single family dwellings and $100 plus $7.50/unit which can be reduced to $5.00 with members in the Crime Free Association for multi-family projects. The process includes a 30-day notice period. If re-inspection is needed an additional fee is charged. The “conduct” issues have proved significant and record keeping essential. Member Marks asked about staffing. Shoreview requested an additional ½ employee for the program implementation which was cut from the budget. Therefore, they had to shift inspection services from building inspections. The process is time consuming; Shoreview only has one inspector and a supervisor who is now spending more of the time inspecting. Member Kelsey asked if there was overlap with other organizations. http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2005/hram050118.htm3/12/2008