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b. Review and Adoption of Revised HRA Budget and Priority Action Steps for 2005 (HF0021) Cathy Bennett introduced the budget topic; a general discussion ensued. Chair Majerus suggested that a subcommittee of the HRA be established to review the budget items and develop a long term financial strategy for the HRA. Motion: Member Millasovich moved, seconded by Member Bean, to adopt a revised HRA Budget for 2005, with $99,000 placed in reserves. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Motion: Member Kelsey moved, seconded by Member Bean, to establish an HRA finance group to review and recommend a modified budget and a long term financing strategy for the HRA consisting of no more than three HRA Board members including the following: Sam Marks, Jeanne Kelsey, Bill Majerus to report back in February. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. c. Support for the Greenhouse Village Senior Linkage Program as part of the PUD Agreement Requirements (HF0027) Executive Director Cathy Bennett advised that as the local Housing & Redevelopment Authority for the City, staff is requesting HRA Board direction and support for some of the requirements under land use agreements dealing with housing policy. Ms Bennett further indicated that at the request of the Planning Commission, staff has developed language to be included within any Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement dealing with the development of senior housing to address “linkage” between new senior developments and Roseville senior residents, and a “link” between the seniors leaving single family homes and new residents moving in. This language is in response to the HRA’s (as well as the Planning Commission and City Council) goal to provide a link between new senior housing projects and new families in the hopes of creating balance in Roseville’s neighborhoods. The PUD includes the “Senior to Family Housing Linkage Requirement” which is described as follows. Because of the City and HRA programs to encourage choice and opportunity in housing, the developers of this project must prepare a marketing plan that promotes their senior housing project to Roseville residents exclusively for at least 60 days prior to marketing to the broader community. The developer must also agree to participate in the Senior Housing Regeneration Program (SHRP) administered by the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) which provides a link between single family homes being vacated by seniors and purchased by first time buyers. The developer must promote the SHRP as part of the project sales program and include information regarding the program to each potential purchaser or renter in the project. This relationship provides an intergenerational mix instrumental to achieve stronger neighborhood balance. to address the following: 3