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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 27, 2008 Page 2 three categories of gardeners; and that eight sponsors out of goal of ten sponsors had already committed to the Fair, already exceeding last year's six sponsors. Mr. Trudgeon reviewed the HRA's Neighborhood Enhancement Program, noting that staff would return to the City Council in November to present more detailed information on the City's Code Enforcement program. Mr. Trudgeon noted that four neighborhoods -chosen at random -had been targeted and inspections com- pleted, and provided statistics on the 1900 properties observed; reduction in num- ber of violations as the program progressed, relatively positive feedback from the program, and appreciation of how the message was being communicated. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the program had proven to be low cost to implement and process, based on hiring of seasonal personnel. Discussion among staff and Councilmembers included varying ranges of viola- tions; status of foreclosures in Roseville and staff's work with Ramsey Council in more expeditious information and ongoing monitoring by staff of potential grant funds and program guidelines for purchase of foreclosed homes. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the HRA's 4~' quarter work plan included finalizing their 2009 budget; continued marking of Housing Resource Center services; multi-family housing program details; and continued work on upgrading the Home and Garden Fair. Further discussion included differences in tax credit programs and bonding for the HarMar Apartments and Centennial Garden Apartments; relocation requirements and conditions based on state law; due diligence by staff and the City Council on future issues and work yet to be completed; and funding allocations through the HRA for the HarMar Apartment project. Councilmember Ihlan opined that she would be more comfortable with the City Council having approval authority, along with the HRA, to ensure City policy is consistent with monies being expended. Councilmember Roe opined that, while the HRA is the appropriate group to monitor and allocate funding for such projects, they should seek consensus with the City Council, specific to bond issues, on any policies and/or procedures needed to be implemented for future projects well before those projects are brought forward. Mayor Klausing thanked staff for the HRA quarterly update. 5. Recognitions, Donations, Communications Conclusion of Roseville University