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7. Public Hearing <br />a.Public Hearing to Consider 2006 HRA Budget, Levy Request and amendments to the <br />HRA Housing Plan (HF31) <br />Chair Majerus opened the public hearing and asked staff for a presentation on the budget and <br />housing plan for 2006. <br />Executive Director Cathy Bennett detailed the budget process, relevant deadlines and <br />recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the HRA Housing Plan, adoption of the <br />preliminary 2006 budget and requesting of an HRA 2006 tax levy. She advised the HRA was <br />responsible for two separate funds and two separate budgets primarily supported by the annual <br />HRA levy (Fund 723) and Federal funds (Fund 721). <br />Chair Majerus asked if there was any comment or questions from members in the audience and/or <br />board members. <br />There was no comment offered by the public. <br />Member Kelsey asked for details on increases in fees for the Home and Garden fair. She asked if <br />funds in 721 could be prioritized for substantial multi-family rehab projects instead of splitting <br />into two separate projects. <br />Member Hermes said she is not supportive of the Home and Garden Fair. Felt that the attendees <br />did not meet the HRA’s target market and wondered why there was a need for Roseville to have a <br />specific housing fair for the city? Why not partner with other communities in the future? <br />Member Kelsey asked where in other suburban communities was the code/housing maintenance <br />and rental licensing operating out of? Do other community HRA’s manage and fund the <br />program? If the city partnered with Little Canada, how would this economize the service <br />(through economy of scale and a contractor such as GHMC)? Staff will refine comments and <br />direction as necessary. <br />Member Maschka noted that the HRA should prioritize the programs. The neighborhood <br />enhancement program with rental licensing should generally be supported. However, what other <br />programs are priorities? <br />Member Kelsey noted that the two funding programs are now separated. Ownership rehab for <br />young families is a priority including the Housing Resource Center and the Redesign program, as <br />well as the support for the revolving loan program. <br />Member Maschka asked for clarification on revenues besides the levy requested. <br />With no further questions or comments, the public hearing was closed. <br />Motion: <br /> Member Hermes moved, seconded by Member Scheunemann, to approve amendments <br />to the HRA Housing Plan, as outlined in the staff report dated August 16, 2005. <br />Ayes: 5 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried. <br />2 <br /> <br />