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4 <br />complexity of addressing subdivisions, flag lots while at the same time preserving open space and <br />the character of development in the community. He noted that the issues need to be studied and <br />was not clear if a moratorium was the most effec tive way to achieve this but that a process must <br />be established to review the issues. <br /> <br />Member Kelsey noted her concerns regarding a mo ratorium and that it would limit the possibility <br />of good projects, such as Applewood, from coming forward. She does not want the <br />progressiveness of the community to be stinted a nd that smaller lot development and new housing <br />is housing for families which is one of the key goals of the HRA and very important for the <br />stability of the school district as well. <br /> <br />Member Maschka understands the need to build in flexibility on new housing projects but would <br />like to see a better process for reviewing the impli cations of such developments on the existing <br />community. <br /> <br />Chair Majerus noted that he would like to see the community become involved in the discussion <br />and noted the power and success of the HRA neighborhood meetings. <br /> <br />Member Kelsey noted that she thinks it is an important issue to study but that the Council should <br />also be mindful of market conditions and a morato rium is not the best approach. She also asked <br />staff to get some data from the school district as to the reasons why some of the enrollment <br />numbers increased this year. She wondered if it is tied to new developments, HRA programs, <br />open enrollments? <br /> <br />Member Bean asked what the affect of a morato rium would be if the HRA has purchased 311 B? <br />(It would not have been able to be developed until moratorium was completed). <br /> <br />Chair Majerus and Member Maschka encouraged the HRA members to attend the work session <br />on November 21 st where the issues will be discussed. <br /> <br />c. Review of 2006 HRA Work Plan <br /> <br />Executive Director Bennett presented a draft work plan for 2006 for HRA discussion and <br />comment. Ms. Bennett noted that the work plan should be adopted in January 2006 to help <br />provide direction regarding focus for prog ram management and implementation based upon <br />budget resources and HRA goals and objectives. Th e draft work plan is based upon the amended <br />housing plan adopted by the HRA in August of 2005 as well as budgeted resources projected for <br />2006 assuming that the City Council adopt s the requested HR A levy funds. <br /> <br />d. Board and Staff Reports <br /> <br />Member Kelsey asked for an update on the Rental Licensing program. Executive Director noted <br />that a public hearing is set for November 28 th Council meeting and that notices have been mailed <br />to all affected property owners as well as reside nts who attended the neighborhood meetings. In <br />addition, an RFP has been mailed to private inspectors for a proposal to provide inspection <br />service for the program. Member Scheunemann will assist staff in reviewing the proposal prior to <br />HRA consideration in January if an ordinance is adopted. <br /> <br />Member Kelsey reminded staff to have the HRA attorney review the draft ordinance. <br /> <br /> <br />10. Adjourn 8:20 p.m.