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Cliff Benson of 582 Sextant Ave. expressed his concer ns over maintenance issues pertaining to rental properties in the city. He noted that with growing foreclosure issues, these issues will be magnified. Mr. Benson indicated his desire for the city to speed up the code enforcement process to respond to these issues more quickly and discourage absentee landlords from entering the community. John Kysylyczyn of 3083 Victoria St. addressed the board to express his support for good and strong code enforcement as long as groups such as the HRA and City Council are involved in the process before major action is taken and allow for public involvement. Mr. Kysylyczyn expressed his support of the abatement process as well as early intervention by City Council. He noted his belief that the HRA can play a role in the code enforcement process by funding an additional staff person to address the issue of deteriorating housing stock. Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that the code enforcement process can take too long in some instances. He noted that the City C ouncil can address the case at 2424 Dale St. by setting a reasonable time limit and directing staff to take action. Member Pust noted that she will take this discussion to the City Council and build upon their suggestions. Ms. Bennett suggested that the HRA consider a program similar to one in Shoreview where staff makes a “sweep” through a neighborhood to provide e ducation and address complaint issues. e. Board & Staff Reports Ms. Radel sought volunteers to partake in the City’s Comprehensive Plan update process. She noted that the first Steering Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 10 and urged the board to participate in the process by sending a member to act as a liaison for the HRA. Ms. Radel outlined the time commitment that would be required. Member Kelsey and Member Maschka expressed an interest in attending the meetings as the HRA liaison. Ms. Radel next informed the HRA members of the C ity’s Open House that will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ms. Radel so licited volunteers to staff the HRA table and answer questions from the public. Member Kelsey suggested having a staff member from the Housing Resource Center staff the table also. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Next Regular Meeting: October 16, 2007, City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.