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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 27, 2009 Page 7 bers if they had addressed how to market this housing stock and efficiently turn it over, given the major senior populace in Roseville. Chair Maschka noted the updated HRA strategic plan included ongoing marketing of the City of Roseville, with great strides made to-date by staff in making real- tors aware of the City's housing stock and tax base; and emphasizing reduced carbon footprint in living closer to where you work, such as an inner suburb such as Roseville. Mayor Klausing observed that some housing experts, in determining housing costs, didn't factor in transportation costs, and encouraged staff to emphasize that to area realtors. Housing Coordinator Jeanne Kelsey noted a recent Brookings Institute study in the metropolitan area that provided that information, and advised that staff would continue to educate realtors on that information, as well as opportunities to bring it to the public's attention. Chair Maschka noted the economic advantages of the City's diverse tax base, al- lowing for reduced taxes in Roseville when compared to that of outer ring sub- urbs. Councilmember Roe suggested that the HRA market to those interested home- owners as well as realtors. HRA Member William Marche advised that this was his third year serving on the HRA after appointment by the City Council; and recognized the tremendous lead- ership of the group by former Chair Bill Majerus and now Chair Dean Maschka, in addition to the tremendous staff support received by the HRA. Member Marche noted the many innovative solutions for problems as they arise; and re- spectfully requested that the City Council seriously and with an open mind con- sider those innovative ideas brought before them by the HRA. Member Marche noted that the City Council had provided a clear charge to the HRA, and that the HRA was attempting to implement that charge, possibly requiring their careful consideration. Mayor Klausing concurred that the City Council had given the HRA a charge; and that they were running with it. Mayor Klausing recognized the success of the City's Public Works, Environment and Transportation (PWET) Commission, and the HRA as two citizen groups that had hit their stride and were accomplishing great work for the community and providing great assistance to the City Council. Further discussion included the status of the multiple-family housing study by Maxfield Research nearing completion; advantages realized by the City during the recent housing crisis with the many homes paid for with empty nesters remaining