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Mr. Trudgeon indicated that staff will incorporate the recommended modifications into the Multi-family <br />Rehab Program guidelines and bring the guidelines back to the RHRA for approval at its June meeting. <br />Mr. Trudgeon led the discussion on the Neighborhood Enhancement Program, a pilot program similar to <br />Shoreview's SHINE program, which was created to address code enforcement issues in the City. Mr. <br />Trudgeon noted that the RHRA has allocated funds in its 2008 budget to address code enforcement issues. <br />Mr. Trudgeon explained that the City Council, in its discussions on the topic, suggested that the RHRA <br />use these funds to assist in abatements of problem properties, fund a temporary seasonal staff position to <br />assist in implementing the Neighborhood Enhancement Program and provide for community/outreach and <br />marketing ofthe Neighborhood Enhancement Program. Chair Majerus asked for consensus from the <br />board to allocate RHRA code enforcement funds for use as the City Council suggested. The board <br />agreed. <br />Ms. Kelsey led the discussion on the final item for consideration which was the marketing budget for <br />First Time Homebuyer programs. Ms. Kelsey noted that the RHRA had set aside funds in its 2008 budget <br />to market First Time Homebuyer programs, however due to current housing market conditions, staff is <br />recommending that those funds not be limited to First Time Homebuyer programs but instead be available <br />to all RHRA marketing efforts in 2008. Ms. Kelsey summarized the marketing efforts staff has planned <br />for 2008. <br />Motion: Member Masche moved, seconded by Member Elkins, to authorize the use of RHRA <br />Neighborhood Enhancement Program budgeted funds to pay for the temporary seasonal <br />code enforcement position that has been created to promote a similar program to the <br />Shoreview SHINE program along with the costs for marketing/outreach to the targeted <br />neighborhoods as well assisting with abatement costs. <br />Ayes: 5 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried. <br />Motion: Member Elkins moved, seconded by Member Millasovich, to direct RFIRA staff to <br />create program guidelines for the Multi-Family program based on the discussions of the <br />recommendations as presented by staff. <br />Ayes: 5 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried. <br />Motion: Member Masche moved, seconded by Member Elkins, to approve the amended 2008 <br />budget as presented to the RHRA. <br />Ayes: 5 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried. <br />