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City of Roseville - Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes for July 20, 20...Page 6 of 7 within the home as long as possible. The need for assistance especially is true for those with limited incomes. Requests have also been received from families with children who have handicaps. The goal of this program would be to provide a grant for accessibility\livability improvements to both rental and single family homes at $2,000 per unit up to $10,000. Similar to the proposed Rental Rehab Program, the incomes of those benefiting from the grant must be at or below the 80% of median income limit. For rental property, over 50% of the units must meet the income criteria. For a single family property, the total household income may not exceed the income limit. A program summary and application was prepared for the HRA review Member Kelsey requested the costs of administration of these programs from the HRC and how would that cost match with the HRA budget. Member Bean asked what the financial impacts and staffing will be. Member Kelsey said normally there is an administrative fee that is separate from other fees or costs. The motion should be made pending further info on administrative fee and staffing with HRC and Ramsey County. Member Kelsey asked if proof will be requested for the accessible type improvements. Bennett suggested either code staff or HRC would provide proof based upon the improvement. The administration fee and staffing issues were the same as with the rental rehab program. Motion: Member Majerus moved, seconded by Member Kelsey, to table to the October meeting the adoption of a Rental Rehab Program and Access Improvement Program based upon the program summaries provided for use of the Community Development Block Grant funds with a total budget of $185,000 in 2005, with the added budget items, administration and staffing items. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried d) Consideration of Funds for Roseville Senior Housing Improvement Project (HF22). Executive Director Bennett discussed the need for and criteria of usage of Community Development Block Grant Funds for the installation of handicap accessible doors at the Roseville Senior House complex at 1045 Larpenteur Avenue using the Access Improvement Program criteria. Bennett directed the HRA Board to the application completed by Stanley Management under this program for the project. She also advised the Board of the letters of support from residents. Motion: Member Hermes moved, seconded by Member Millasovich, to table to the October meeting the application for Access Improvement Program funds for the installation of handicap accessible doors at the Roseville Senior House Complex at 1045 Larpenteur Avenue. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried Information, Reports and Other Business 9. a) Outcome of HRA Levy Request Executive Director Bennett explained that the Council set the preliminary HRA levy at $232,000 but asked that the HRA review the pros and cons and specific cost options for implementation of a rental licensing program for consideration in the 2006 budget cycling. Member Kelsey asked that staff place this on the agenda for action, discussion and direction. b.) Discussion of Fall HRA bus tour of housing in Roseville Executive Director Bennett explained that a bus tour was held in June 2003. She suggested http://archive.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/hra/minutes/2004/hram040921.htm4/16/2010