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City of Roseville - Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes for June 17, 20...Page 4 of 5 program to change or realign these costs. Member Kelsey asked staff to prepare a chart of the levy impacts on a range of housing values. Chair Majerus asked for a breakdown of the levy by land use type or category. Member Marks asked what the HRA should be doing between the current date and July th 15 budget date. Cathy Bennett suggested reviewing the housing plan and preliminary budget for changes/additions. Also Bennett would be happy to evaluate other funding options. She explained the timeline for a levy and that final decisions are made as part of the truth in taxation process. Member Kelsey asked the HRA to request the TIF from the Applewood Pointe project. There were no further comments. Discussion of Redevelopment/Renovation of 185 N. McCarrons Blvd. c. Executive Director Cathy Bennett explained the 2.7 acre project and a summary of the staff report dated June 17, 2003. Dennis Guptil, owner, explained that the issues cited by the staff have been remedied. Member Kelsey noted that the problems were ongoing and that she would like to see a plan for redevelopment. Guptil did meet with staff to propose townhomes on the site several years ago however the pond on the site creates development issues with the Watershed District. The adjoining church Pastor mentioned a desire for senior housing on the site. He said he was not prepared to enter into the super RFP process this year due to current project demands and lack of staff. Chair Majerus asked for a development time table. Mr. Guptil said he does not have a time table right now. Member Majerus asked if the house will be torn down when redevelopment is ready. Mr. Guptil explained that he does not intend to tear down the house until he received development approval. Majerus encouraged Guptil to collaborate with the church. Member Kelsey asked for a time line within 60 days laying out a plan for development of the site as a first step. Chair Majerus was in agreement. Community Development Director Dennis Welsch explained the neighborhood Master Plan process to provide a neighborhood plan for the Guptil site as well as surrounding properties. This type of a process gets the neighborhood involved. Mr. Welsch explained the staff willingness to work with Mr. Guptil on a plan. Chair Majerus asked that the property and plan be returned to the HRA in 60 days. Member Marks explained that a plan is necessary and that meeting with the neighbors is important. Motion: Chair Majerus moved, Member Scheunemann seconded, to request that Mr. Guptil work with the staff and have a plan and time table back to the HRA within 60 days addressing property at 185 N. McCarrons. Motion carried. Board Member Reports 9. Member Kelsey asked for MHFA staff to be invited to the next HRA meeting. The MHFA has other funding opportunities. Dennis Welsch explained the need to use professional services http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2003/hram030617.htm3/25/2010