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6 <br />b. Twin Lakes West Housing Development <br /> <br />Executive Director Bennett noted that as th e local Housing & Redevelopment Authority <br />for the City, the City Planning Commissi on requested that th e HRA Board provide <br />direction and comment regarding the proposed Twin Lakes West Housing Development <br />as it pertains to housing affordability and se nior linkage programs. Ms. Bennett provided <br />a summary of those programs and request ed that the HRA provide comment and <br />direction regarding the following: <br />a. Does the mix of housing types meet the needs of the community? <br />b. Are there any modifications that sh ould be recommended to the Senior <br />Linkage Policy for this project? <br />c. What is the affordable housing sales limit the developers should achieve <br />for 10% of the units per their de velopment agreement requirements? <br /> <br />Community Development Direct or Stark provided additional information regarding the <br />project and its review at the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Member Kelsey recommended that the price summary be consistent with what the <br />Metropolitan Council uses since the contamination funding is provided from this source. <br />In addition, she questioned the tracking for the Senior Linkage Program and if this <br />program is meeting the HRA’s goals. She woul d also like to see better follow-up on the <br />existing projects such as Greenhouse Village. She suggested that the project review long <br />term affordability through a la nd trust option rather than just up front or reduced initial <br />sale price. <br /> <br />Member Pust asked if the HRA had review the amount of senior housing in the <br />community and if they felt we needed more senior housing. She would like to explore <br />longer term affordability options with developm ents of this type. She also would accept <br />keeping the sale of home to whatever reas onably low level that is acceptable by other <br />agencies. <br /> <br />Member Kelsey asked about timing of the proj ect and if the slowi ng of the market may <br />affect the construction and sale of so much housing. Mr. Star k noted that the developers <br />plan to start contamination cleanup in the spring 2007 and construction in 2008 as long as <br />approvals continue to be provided. <br /> <br />c. HRA Staff Options 2007 <br /> <br />Chair Majerus provided an update regarding the re view of staff options for the HRA in 2007 and <br />that the finance subcommittee has been meeting. He noted that they are evaluating what the <br />needs are going forward and what is the best me thod for staffing in 2007. He would like to <br />negotiate a month to month contract with BCS , Inc until the option can be evaluated and a <br />recommendation is brought forward in January. <br /> <br />d. Update on Roseville Vision 2025 Process <br /> <br />Chair Majerus provided an update regarding the Vision 2025 process and next steps and invited <br />the HRA Board members to the City Open house on December 7 th at 4:30-7:30 p.m. He also