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7.Public Hearing None. 8.Action/Discussion Items: a.Authorize Contract with George Hornik Mr. Trudgeon explained that staff is requesting authorization to obtain Mr. Hornik’s assistance with marketing efforts for RHRA housing programs and the Home & Garden Fair. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the RHRA has set aside funds in its budget to market their programs and services as an improved marketing effort was a priority in the HRA Strategic Plan. Mr. Trudgeon invited Mr. Hornik to address the board. Mr. Hornik summarized his skills and experience in finding marketing solutions for various non-profits, foundations, and agencies. Mr. Hornik indicated that his past experience with those organizations allows him to understand the budget limitations of the RHRA. Mr. Hornik also noted that he is self-employed and does not work for an agency and thus his cost for design is much less than other firms. Member Pust questioned Mr. Hornik on his plans to improve the RHRA website, noting that the City already has a framework in place to manage website content. Mr. Hornik assured Member Pust that any RHRA website improvements would occur within the existing framework. Mr. Trudgeon noted that staff will bring a formal contract back to the RHRA for approval at their next meeting. Motion: Member Maschka moved, seconded by Member Tracy, to authorize the RHRA Executive Director to expend up to $13,450 for RHRA General Marketing and up to $7,200 for the Home and Garden Fair as proposed by Mr. Hornik’s proposal. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. b.Discuss Comprehensive Plan – Housing Chapter Review Economic Development Associate Jamie Radel summarized the Comprehensive Plan process which began in September 2007. Ms. Radel laid out the next steps in the process which will lead to submittal of the Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 2008. Ms. Radel presented to the board the draft Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Radel noted that Roseville lacks an explicit affordable housing plan but that this plan would be discussed in the implementation section of the Comprehensive Plan and not in the Housing Chapter currently before the board. The board had a brief discussion on how to integrate affordable housing into the community. Member Pust noted that this strategy would be best addressed in an affordable housing plan. Member Pust expressed her opinion that the implementation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan should identify that an affordable housing plan be created by the RHRA.