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HRA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Page 9 for the HRA, and expressed interest in options to continue to pursue that in the future or if there were other options. Mr. Trudgeon advised that staff would be preparing a recap of the NEP program for submission to the Board in early 2011, including compliance rates and turn round for the process. Member Lee encouraged a continued HRA presence in community greening/community recycling efforts and markets. In her work in Brooklyn Park, Member Lee noted differences in their recycling program, prompting her discussions with Roseville’s recycling staff to find similarities and become aware of challenges. Member Lee suggested more of an HRA role removing barriers to additional spring clean-up days, possibly curbside collections as an option rather than transport by residents, many who were unable to do so, while recognizing cost concerns. Chair Maschka referenced the curbside program done by the City of Bloomington for pick up and/or swap. Member Pust noted the positives of such a barter system and the negatives of it ending up on the curb long-term and during inclement weather. Member Pust suggested consideration of more than an annual, perhaps a semi-annual, pick-up; with subsequent recommendation to the City Council for more frequent opportunities. Ms. Kelsey advised that, once the City Council adopted a final budget in December, staff would make program/service adjustments and put some of the above-referenced ideas in a proper context with potential cost considerations, at which time staff would return to the HRA with that information. 10. Information Reports and Other Business (Verbal Reports by Staff and Board Members) a.Foreclosure Update attached hereto and made a part thereof As bench handouts, , Mr. Trudgeon distributed maps showing comparison foreclosures in the City or Roseville, as well as cumulative map of the data over the last three years, and areas where clusters may be evident. Mr. Trudgeon advised that staff was still in the process of analyzing this information, recently received from Ramsey County, and would provide their findings to the HRA when it became available. Mr. Trudgeon opined that the trends were related to the job loss as a ramification of the recent economy, based on his observations of more expensive homes now being foreclosed on. Mr. Trudgeon noted the clustering in the James Addition, causing him some concern; however, noted that the neighborhood was already challenged due to its proximity in the retail area. Mr. Trudgeon advised that, once he completed his analysis, he would bring forward any staff recommendations for HRA participation in this situation. Mr. Trudgeon recognized that the foreclosures couldn’t be prevented, but the HRA may have a role in assisting homeowners before foreclosure, or routing them to other agencies for assistance. Mr. Trudgeon advised that a ramification to the City was already being realized with foreclosed properties representing a higher percentage of code enforcement issues than previously. Chair Maschka noted the lengthy timeframe for the foreclosure process and its potential to skew data; and the James Addition situation perhaps being a reflection of the size of those homes, and the demographics of their owners most impacted by the current economic downturn. Member Pust opined that the cumulative map indicated to her that the foreclosure issue has now become a significant problem in Roseville.