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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 16 Councilmember Pust opined that the City Council could take action and protect the Association and their contractor's bid, while still allowing additional time for the City Council to review the assessment issue. Councilmember Pust opined that the City Council served the community better by taking action and protecting them in the market place. Further discussion ensued regarding interpretation of the hearing process and ac- tions; separate action in establishing an HIA, and a second process in determining and assessing a portion of the costs, consistent with State Statute and atwo-tier process, as outlined by City Attorney Squires. Klausing moved, Pust seconded, enactment of Ordinance No. 1377 entitled, "An Ordinance Establishing a Housing Improvement Area (HIA) for the Westwood Village I Townhouses, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 428A;" amended as follows: Page 1, Section 1, of the Now therefore revise wording as follows: "Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 428A, there is hereby established in the City of Roseville a housing improvement area over property commonly known as Westwood Village I Townhouses. [For the] purpose of this Ordinance, [the] City shall be the implementing Agency." and Page 2, Section 5, Housing Improvement Fee. Subd. A -Strike the entire section identified as "a" and re-letter the remaining four (4) items: a, b, c, and d. Councilmember Roe spoke in support of the ordinance as amended. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in support of the ordinance as amended; however, requested that the City Council hold a real discussion about the fairness of the proposed cost allocation to the six smaller units; and for the record, opined the need for additional due diligence in the future, through provision by staff of addi- tional documents and information to perform that due diligence. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Ihlan; Willmus; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. 12. Business Items (Action Items) a. Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Board Appointment Klausing moved, Pust seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10659 entitled, "Resolution Approving Mayor's Appointment of Josh Fuhrman to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Roseville;" to fill afive-year term, commencing on September 24, 2008 and ending on September 23, 2013.