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Motion: Member Pust moved, seconded by Member Tracy to approve the Multi-Family Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program as presented by staff with the four program guideline amendments as de�ned by Ms. Kelsey. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. b. Discuss 2009 Budget Mr. Trudgeon summarized the 2009 RHRA budget and levy as prepared by staf£ Mr. Trudgeon noted that the proposed levy of $358,000.00 was significantly lower than the maximum levy the RHRA can impose which is $836,639.00. Mr. Trudgeon also noted that this budget is a 40% reduction from last year while still enabling the RHRA to focus on providing effective services and reach its goals set by the Strategic Plan. Mr. Trudgeon indicated that the City Council would hear the RHRA budget and levy proposal at its August 25 meeting and would adopt a preliminary budget on either September 8 or September 15. Member Pust asked for clarification of the funds earmarked for the Har Mar Apartments project. Motion: Member Tracy moved, seconded by Member Maschka to adopt the 2009 Budget as presented. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 9. Information Reports & Other Business (Verbal Reports by Staff and Board Members): a. Staff Reports Mr. Trudgeon presented the board with a bench handout from the city's bond attorney, Mary Ippel, which addresses the ability of the RHRA to bond. Mr. Trudgeon suggested staff bring Ms. Ippel before the board for a more in-depth discussion on bonding. Ms. Kelsey presented the board with some of the marketing materials that were passed out by staff at the city's National Night Out celebration. Ms. Kelsey noted that a flyer advertising the RHRA-sponsored energy efficiency workshop on September 20 had been inserted into the Roseville Review and will be sent home with children in the Roseville School District. Member Pust complimented Mr. Hornik's work on the flyer. Ms. Kelsey presented a bench handout listing sheriff sales that have occurred in Ramsey County since January 1, 2008. Ms. Kelsey noted that staff has explored other organizations to service RHRA loan programs per the board's direction at the last meeting. Ms. Kelsey indicated that another organization could service the loans; however, this organization currently has no experience working in Ramsey County. Ms. Pust suggested revisiting this organization once it has gained more experience in Ramsey County.