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City of Roseville - Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes for May 17, 2005Page 3 of 5 Executive Director Bennett will coordinate distribution of the draft report to all parts of the community. Member Hermes expressed concern about distribution of the document without further review by the RHRA first. Member Kelsey suggested the RHRA review and add to the document over the next months with some clarification and modification. Motion: Member Scheunemann moved, seconded by Member Hermes, to accept the draft neighborhood meeting report and findings prepared and presented by the Center for Policy, Planning and Performance, with RHRA to review and modify, then report to the Chairs, City Council and come up with marketing and action steps prior to the budgeting process. The final report will be forthcoming (in months) with action steps. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. b) Consider Request for CDBG Funds – 1045 Larpenteur Ave., Roseville Senior House (HF22). Executive Director Cathy Bennett explained that the RHRA previously had reviewed the Roseville Senior Housing handicap accessible door request in the fall of 2004 with no action. RHRA members indicated a desire for staff to review other possible funds available for the project. The RHRA also expressed a need for the ownership/management to provide a match of the total cost of the project At the suggestion of the RHRA, staff requested that the management provide at least 50% of the cost of the project. The management has indicated their ability to fund 50% of the cost of the accessible door system using a portion of the 2005 maintenance budget if the RHRA provides the remaining 50% using its existing CDBG funds. The project includes 127 units of senior subsidized housing. The building was constructed in 1977 and is financed by HUD funds which require that rents do not exceed limits for people with income at or below 50% of median income. ($26,000 for one person). Although the building is well maintained it does not have handicap accessible entry doors. This is becoming an increasing burden on the aging residents in the building. HUD does not require that the doors be installed as a stipulation for their financing. In 2004, over 20 letters from residents of this complex were collect asking that the RHRA support the request for funds. Staff is suggesting that the RHRA reimburse Stanley Management for 50% of the total cost, up to a maximum of $5,000, after the project is completed and fully paid. In addition, staff recommends that signed lien waivers be collected to ensure that the contractors have been paid for their service and materials. Member Kelsey asked where this fits in the budget (multifamily renovation). The Board discussed the bids for the door installations and agreed that a cap, not to exceed 50% or $5,000, whichever is less, was acceptable. Member Millasovich explained this is a good program to promote on behalf of the RHRA. Motion: Member Millasovich moved, seconded by Member Bean, to approve the expenditure of 50% of the total cost, not to exceed $5,000, paid from RHRA existing restricted CDBG funds, for installation of handicap accessible entry doors at the Roseville Senior House Complex at 1045 Larpenteur Ave as a reimbursement to Stanley Management upon completion of the project and collection of signed lien waivers. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried c) Consider modifications to the Roseville Housing Redesign Program (HF6). Chair Majerus introduced the topic and requested Executive Directory Bennett to summarize. In November 2003, the RHRA modified the previously named Rambler Redesign Program to include additional eligibility criteria which helps to ensure that the goals of the program are achieved. The intent of these changes was to more accurately provide a method to attract and retain middle income families who want to move to or stay in the community but desire a more modern home. Two applications have been approved since January of 2004 under the new program criteria. However, based upon an average annual increase in value of Roseville homes of 8% over the past 5 years, staff recommends modifying the required program eligibility for maximum assessed value by 8% annually. As this is a http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2005/hram050215.htm3/12/2008