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City of Roseville - Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes for September ...Page 3 of 5 Member Kelsey asked for other options for two of the lots, to allow other than first time home buyers up to 120% of adjusted median income. Example: Fire, police and teachers being nearer to city and others who must work in the city. The two habitat homes will also be affordable to first time home buyers. Member Bean asked if the housing could be used as an incentive to get new or more firefighters to move into the community. Member Kelsey suggested: three at 80% AMI and first time home buyer and a service provides targeting police, fire and teachers first, then others; two at 120% AMI and waive first time home buyers for the targeted police, fire, teachers who work in Roseville. A lottery system will be used by GMHC to determine who the homes will be sold to. Member Kelsey asked that the definition and criteria be placed on the contract as a revision (red lined document to show changes). Chair Majerus asked that all changes be reviewed by HRA and attorney, prior to sending to GMHC. Acceptance of Home and Garden Award Program b) Cathy Bennett explained the process of defining the role of the Award Program. Member Marks summarized the meeting, noting outside funding and the Home and Garden Fair to gauge interest. A series of bulletin boards and nomination and sign-up sheets will be available at the Fair. Member Kelsey asked if a questionnaire could be created by the City’s communication expert to help gauge support for the program. Cathy Bennett relayed Park & Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke’s interest in encouraging volunteerism on this issue. Member Scheunemann asked if this issue could be placed in the next City newsletter. Motion: Member Majerus moved, seconded by Member Kelsey, to accept the Home & Garden Award Program Process. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Approval of 2004 Reduced HRA Budget. c) Cathy Bennett explained the previously approved HRA budget that included the maximum levy estimated at $490,000. The City Council certified a preliminary levy for a reduced amount of $200,000 and provided $94,000 to the HRA from proceeds of Arona sale. In addition, Ramsey County has agreed to provide funds for the Applewood Pointe first time buyer homes at 80% of median income and a maximum sales price of $175,000. Bennett illustrated how the changes affected the budget and proposed program reductions. Member Kelsey asked about $118,000 for loans, grants ($18,000 design, $100,000 loans) and asked that modifications on criteria may be made for the Rambler Redesign Program (discussion followed below) and the Owner Occupied Housing loan be on the agenda at a later meeting for review of its criteria. Motion: Member Millasovich moved, seconded by Member Scheunemann, to approve the 2004 revised HRA Budget, as described by the HRA Executive Director. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2003/hram031021.htm4/16/2010