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HRA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Page 4 Additional discussion noted that the rental inspection discussion would come before the HRA again in 2010; and members concurring with the interest of Member Quam in having a Worksession at the HRA level with some multi-family property owners on areas of general interest in such a program; and to find other funding partners for a potential larger project. 11.Information Reports & Other Business (Verbal Reports by Staff and Board Members): a. Board & Staff Reports Roseville Green Building/Remodeling Award Program Housing Coordinator Kelsey noted the examples of a “Best of Show” to be initiated at the 2010 Home & Garden Fair to emphasize those properties having done green improvements to their home within the past year; recognizing them at the Fair and highlighting them and their award at the Fair. Ms. Kelsey had a sample application form, listing various categories while retaining room for creativity; with the 2010 budget providing for $2000 toward the award program for marketing it and for gift certificates. Ms. Kelsey advised that initially, staff had sought to work with Roseville business partners on the award program; however, noted that in the current economy this was proving more challenging, and may need to be considered in 2011 instead. Ms. Kelsey advised that the intent remained to kick off the program at the 2010 Home & Garden Fair allowing vendors to market their products; and having the application forms available as homeowners pull their Building Permits. Chair Maschka spoke in support of the program, and highlighting its kick off at the Home & Garden Fair, noting the need to alert the City Council before the Fair; and personally spoke in support of providing a category to recognize architectural renovations or single- family ramblers with creative ideas for exterior and/or interior improvements, with green elements or not. Chair Maschka opined that it was advantageous for people to look beyond the norm and visually conceptualize potentials and look at options for their own properties by visually transition from start to end by demonstration. Ms. Kelsey sought clarification of Chair Maschka’s intent for two award programs or incorporating all in one program with the various categories as suggested by staff. Ms. Kelsey advised that the original intent was how the green improvements impacted the marketplace and improved neighborhoods, and how they fit with the design elements of their neighborhoods as well, as how those improvements fit with neighborhood properties was an often-expressed concern. Chair Maschka opined that good architectural design could fit anywhere; and that often buildings were seen as unique when the landscaping features had yet to become established, and would fit in as that landscaping matured. Chair Maschka further opined that green was important, but good design and change and the ability of the public to see that was also important, and should be rewarded to further improve and revitalize the community. Member Majerus opined that the intent of the awards was to focus on green; and to encourage people to improve their properties, specifically their green ideas; and further opined that both could be recognized in this proposed award process. Ms. Kelsey opined that the proposed categories incorporated both green improvements, and allowed builders, participating as vendors and sponsors of the Fair, to get recognition for their creative green ideas to enhance their businesses. Member Majerus noted that the six (6) different categories for scoring could evolve as the program became established.