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3 for any new programming or special needs in 2007. Member Bean felt that requesting the minimal amount of a levy runs the risk that the Council will reduce the number further and the HRA would have to cut existing programs. Chair Majerus noted that the HRA should consider other larger projects coming forward later in the agenda that may affect the levy request. Member Kelsey also noted that there needs to be a discussion with the City Council regarding the possibility of future programs and actions that come from the Vision 2025 process. Member Maschka noted that based upon existi ng programming that there should be support for the $155,750 and if that is clearly what is n eeded then that is what should be requested. Motion : Member Kelsey moved, seconded by Memb er Elkins, to table the decision of the budget and levy request until the end of the agenda after further discussion regarding the Har Mar project and a Housing Improvement Ar ea which may have a budget impact. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. After agenda items were completed the HRA returned to further discussion regarding the preliminary budget and levy for 2007. Member Maschka suggested that the HRA bri ng a levy request forward that includes the $155,750 as recommended by the subcommittee plus $100,000 for the Har Mar renovation project with the support from the City Council for a total levy amount of $255,750. Member Bean requested explanation regarding th e restricted funds and what those funds have been used for in the past. Director Bennett noted that in 2005, the HRA committed $200,000 from the restricted funds to the Senior Hous ing Regeneration Program. This reduced the available funds to $250,000 for additional projects. Member Elkins wanted clarification regarding using the suggested remaining funds for the Har Mar project. If the HRA supports using the balance of the funds for that project, will there be any other funds to support the Senior Housing Regene ration Program in the future. Director Bennett noted that once the $200,000 is spent, the HRA w ould need to seek levy or other outside funding to continue that program. Motion : Member Bean moved, seconded by Member Elkins, to adopt a preliminary 2007 Budget as presented with the addition of $100,000 in the Multi-Family rehab program . Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Abstain: 1, Member Kelsey due to being an employee of the company that owns Har Mar Apartments. Motion carried.