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City Council Study Session — 03120106 DRAFT Minutes - Page 3 units including workforce apartments affordable to households earning modest wages, as well as those households earning higher wages. Mayor Klausing welcomed and noted that Ms. Ciganik served on the City's Vista 2000 Infrastructure Advisory Committee. Gina Ciganik, of the Central Community Housing Trust (CCHT) and a current Roseville resident, introduced the CCHT, reviewed the non-profit's mission; other similar projects within the metropolitan area; and potential involvement with the community and the housing project. Ms. Ciganik reviewed the core values of CCHT in developing community, trust, diversity, sustainability, leadership and excellence; noting the desired partnership of CCHT with the City of Roseville as a tool for the community to achieve it's vision. Ms. Ciganik noted that CCHT desired in each project to maintain stewardship and provide positive asset management, by becoming long-term owners of developments by remaining actively involved in communities. Ms. Ciganik noted the various connections and services — on and off-site — for residents for connection through social involvement and engagement in the community. Ms. Ciganik reviewed CCHT's different approach to design by sustaining area housing amenities; behavioral design (i.e., front porches to reduce undesirable behaviors); and other attempts to strengthen communities and housing. Ms. Ciganik sought Council support for the proposed HarMar Apartment project as a catalyst for the community and its future development; and to assist in providing solutions and interaction within community- based relationships. Ms. Ciganik reviewed income criteria for affordable housing; area demographics of wage earners; and presented a video entitled, "Building Dreams" highlighting an example of a family budget and related expenses based on an annual income of $23,000. Ms. Ciganik reviewed the proposed HarMar project; current