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City Council Special Study Session — 09/09/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 11 was necessary to step back and determine the major housing issues over the next 10 years and impacts to the City based on market options, items that the City can control and those that are not within the City's control; and implications to the City's Fire and ambulance services as well as park land. Mayor Klausing opined his inclination to keep the HRA levy separate to provide greater transparency. Councilmember Schroeder concurred with Mayor Klausing; and opined his support of at least a half levy for the HRA. Councilmember Ihlan opined her support of the half levy for preliminary budget purposes, to be further reviewed with potential reductions following that review. City Manager Beets clarified that all previous housing program functions in the Community Development Department had been transferred to the HRA; therefore, no funds were allotted in the City budget to fund and maintain HRA efforts. HRA Executive Director Cathy Bennett clarified the separate legal framework of the HR in determining how much money to allot. Ms. Bennett noted that at the half levy funding, programming would be maintained essentially as it was today, with limited additional funding potential including the possible purchase of one blighted property. Ms. Bennett noted that at the HRA's September meeting, they intended to review a formal application and evaluation process. Ms. Bennett noted that the Roseville Senior Housing had identified a need for handicapped doors, and while the HRA was supportive of the request, wanted to postpone a decision until the formal application and evaluation process was in place to provide consistency in distribution of restricted funds. Ms. Bennett further noted that the HRA would be performing a review of rental licensing, fees and other issues, and making comparisons with other cities and their policies and practices. City Manager Beets concluded his comments by noting that the