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landscaping options. In addition, the book will attempt to address accessibility which is a <br />particular challenge for the elderly in a split-level style home. <br />3.4 An new component to this Plan Book is providing an interactive web-based format for <br />production that will include a list-serve discussion group. A site address has been developed <br />and will be up and running by the end of September. Residents can log there issues and <br />concerns with a split-level home and monitor the production of the book In addition, the <br />Rambler/Cape Code book will also be posted online. The site will be located at <br />http://www.split-level.com and participating cities will include a link on their web sites. <br />3.5 It is hopeful that the book will be ready for distribution in time for the Roseville Home & <br />Garden Fair on February ls`, 2003. <br />4.0 FISCAL IMPACT ON THE CITY <br />4.1 City participation is requested at $5,000. This will include the production of the book The <br />group will attempt to raise additional funds for the Printing costs of the book The level of <br />funds raised will determine the number of books printed and distribution for each city. <br />However, the book will also be available from the website. <br />4.2 The $5,000 contribution has been budgeted in the housing fund for 2002. <br />5.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />5.1 Staff is very supportive of the collaborative plan book effort. With the amount of Split- <br />Level/Entry style homes in Roseville and the huge success of the Rambler/Cape Code book, <br />the investment of $5,000 is money well spent. The book will be an excellent resource for the <br />community and also meets the goals of the City to preserve the housing stock and encourage <br />families to move into and stay in Roseville. <br />6.0 SUGGESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />6.1 By motion, approve participation in the Split-Level Remodeling Plan Book with 11 other <br />metro cities and 3 counties for an amount not to exceed $5,000. <br />Attachments: List of Participating Cities, Brooklyn Park EDA Agreement, Robert Gerloff, AIA Contract <br />Prepared by: Cathy Bennett (490-224 1) <br />\\CommDev�I-Iousing\Design Book�split level participation rca.doc <br />Split-Level Plan Book - RCA (09/23/02) - Page 2 of 2 <br />