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Member Masche commended staff for their work in creating the new loan program. Motion: Member Maschka moved, seconded by Member Elkins, to approve the combination of the Revolving Loan Program and the Family Home Ownership Rehab Loan in order to establish the Roseville Home Improvement Loan Program with existing dollar amount of the funds remaining in the pool of $31,712.83 and $104,962.71 along with the 2008 budget of $133,000 for ownership rehab program funds. The program shall be administered by the Housing Resource Center and implemented immediately. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. d. Discuss Roseville Housing Redesign Program Ms. Kelsey summarized the item for discussion, noting that the HRA during its Strategic Plan process had indicated a desire to modify the program so that it would be better utilized by residents. Ms. Kelsey introduced staff's recommended program changes which include requiring an initial design meeting with program applicants, relaxing the requirement that plan drawings be created by a licensed architect, revising the funds reimbursement to cover design costs up to $3000 and removing the home valuation criteria. Ms. Kelsey recommended collaborating with other communities to create updated plan books that would address green design and energy efficiency in home rehabilitation. Ms. Kelsey also recommended that staff invite speakers to present on various topics at the HRA board meetings on a quarterly basis. Ms. Kelsey also indicated that staff will look at workshop presentations or to have materials available at other community workshops that would be aligned with the Roseville Strategic Plan. The board had a brief discussion about the course the presentation schedule should take throughout the year. Member Masche wondered if plans drawn by a draftsperson would satisfy program requirements (yes). Member Masche noted that, in his experience, a mere change of color can have a large impact on the aesthetic appeal of a home. Member Elkins suggested that Ms. Kelsey contact Jimmie Sparks from the Energy Consortium to give a presentation on home energy efficiency. Motion: Member Masche moved, seconded by Member Maschka to move Item 8 d. to an action item. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Motion: Member Maschka moved, seconded by Member Elkins to approve the Roseville Housing Redesign Program as presented by staff. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried.