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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 25, 2008 Page 21 Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan; Pust; Roe; Willmus; and Klausing. Nays: None. Mayor Klausing noted that it would be more helpful for the City Council and process if issues such as this could be brought to the attention of appropriate par- ties prior to a meeting, with as much advance notice as possible, rather than at the bench. Councilmember Ihlan took issue with the apparent reprimand of Mayor Klausing. Mayor Klausing clarified that his comment was directed at each individual Coun- cilmember, as well as himself, as a lesson to be learned for future reference. City Attorney Anderson concurred that prior knowledge of potential issues al- lowed at least preliminary research to render a more qualified legal opinion in the best interests of the City. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan; Pust; Roe; Willmus; and Klausing. Nays: None. 13. Business Items -Presentations, Discussions b. Presentation of 2009 Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Budget HRA Chair Bill Majerus introduced tonight's presentation, and incorporation of the HRA Strategic Plan into the HRA's requested 2009 budget and levy. Executive Director Patrick Trudgeon presented the Roseville HRA Strategic Plan, guiding the work plan and basis for the 2009 budget, under the motto of providing a "hand up, not a hand out." A summary review of the Strategic Plan and work plan priorities was presented; comparison of past budgets and levy requests, and the requested addition of $8,000 or a total of $358,000 for 2009, due to a large cash inflow from some loan programs, in an attempt to bring them to be self- supporting. Mr. Trudgeon noted the increases were mostly related to staff ser- vices: the hiring of Jeanne Kelsey as Housing Coordinator a portion of his time (estimated at 15%); marketing efforts of programs and to brand the HRA; identi- fying some for reserves; and other professional services. Specific 2009 initiatives included $21,100 for the Home and Garden Fair (re- branding and more extensive outreach; and raising of additional funds through sponsorships/partnerships); $150,000 for the Multi-Family Rehab Program, new this year, in providing low-interest loans to multi-family building owners having more than 50% of its tenants at 80% of area median income, while requiring the property owner to be a member of the Crime Free Multi-Family Association and to have an energy audit conducted as an accountability measure to ensure tenant