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City of Roseville - Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes for June 17, 20...Page 2 of 5 Executive Director Cathy Bennett explained the need for a public hearing to gather input from the community on the HRA’s draft housing plan and preliminary budget for 2004. Bennett explained that to meet the City budget process the HRA budget would need to be approved in draft format in July to be forwarded to the City Council for their August meeting. The plan and preliminary budget will be available for public view prior to July 15 on the HRA website or mailed upon request. Motion: Member Millasovich moved, seconded by Member Marks, to set the public hearing for July15, 2003, 7:00 p.m., to consider the approval of the HRA Housing Plan and Preliminary Budget for 2004. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried Discussion/Reports and Non-Action Items 8. Discussion of Stellar Home Program (Council member Craig Klausing) a. Council member Craig Klausing explained the proposed Stellar Home program. Klausing noted that homes are the single biggest asset and encouraging maintenance and preservation is important to the community. Code enforcement addresses compliance with code related issues, while it is envisioned that the Stellar Home Program would encourages preservation and maintenance and acknowledgement for improving the home. He explained that this program would be the "carrot" while code compliance is the "stick". Klausing asked the HRA to evaluate the Stellar program and how it could create value for the community. It should be administered with a minimum of staff and HRA time. Relationships could be strengthened with HRC, builders and developers. Klausing asked the HRA to identify the types of activities or project that should be rewarded. For example, should an award for a senior home renovation or unique updating of the fifty year old home? How can homes be renovated to fit the next generation of home buyers? How can remodeling be done for less than $50,000? Klausing asked the HRA to evaluate what type of "award" should be provided. An acknowledgment by Council & HRA was one suggestion. Securing gifts from local remodeling companies or building/landscape related stores was another option. He challenged the HRA to be creative, think about new ways of solving the issues. Member Marks asked if there was staff time and HRA funds estimated to administer the program? (not at this time). Craig Klausing asked for HRA input on the development and implementation of a program. Council member Klausing explained the differences he has found in walking the neighborhoods. Could more projects be encouraged? Could it create a momentum elsewhere in the neighborhood? The Stellar program should encourage a positive approach. Klausing thanked the HRA for their consideration. Review of Draft Housing Plan and Preliminary Budget b. Executive Director Cathy Bennett explained the Council’s action on June 16 to transfer Housing funds to the HRA. Two funds (574 and 271) were explained. Fund 271 is a fund for re-use of HUD funds as per HUD guidelines. http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2003/hram030617.htm3/25/2010