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Chair Majerus thanked Ms. Erickson for her comments. <br /> <br />Motion: Member Bean moved, seconded by Member Millasovich, to adopt the suggested <br />process for citizen advisory group and review of rental licensing issues with the <br />modification to item 3.1. to include all rental properties and adding a property <br />management representative to the group. In addition, the HRA directed staff to prepare <br />application and seek candidates fo r April HRA meeting consideration. <br /> <br />Ayes: 7 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br /> <br />9. Information, Reports and Other Business <br /> <br />a. Summary of Home & Garden Fair 2006 <br /> <br />Executive Director Bennett noted that there were an estimated 1,200 people at the fair <br />on February 25, 2006 and that based upon estim ated revenue and expenses that the <br />program broke even this year with about $300 to spare. This was due to opening up <br />the additional room with 25 more exhibitors and having a record number of sponsors. <br />HRA staff costs were also under budget. <br /> <br />b. Discussion of Home Repair Program <br /> <br />Executive Director Bennett asked for HRA input regarding establishment of an <br />emergency fund for situations where a homeowner has no means to make life and <br />safety improvements to their home. Ms. Be nnett explained some serious situations <br />and conditions that exist in Ro seville currently with no spec ific alternative to resolve <br />without taking court action. She noted that in some of these situ ations the person is <br />not physically or mentally capable of a pplying for loan funds offered by the City, <br />County or State. <br /> <br />Member Maschka wondered if there should be a social assistance component to any <br />emergency fund program. He mentioned No rth West Youth and Family Services. <br /> <br />Member Kelsey noted her concern with putting the minimal amount of improvement <br />into a home without a plan to keep it that way and maintain it over the long term <br />could result in the home becoming inhabitable again. <br /> <br />Chair Majerus noted that this issue should also be a focu s of the longer term housing <br />visioning process. <br /> <br />Member Maschka asked if some background could be brought forward regarding the <br />potential situations like this in Roseville. <br />