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HRA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Page 2 9.Action Items a.Roseville HRA Energy Audit Program Ms. Kelsey reviewed work plan goals identified by the HRA to facilitate energy audits and housing improvements to increase energy efficiency for Roseville’s housing stock, with $5,000 dedicated in the 2010 budget to accomplish this goal. Ms. Kelsey noted that there were few programs currently available, with the exception of Xcel Energy’s recently-changed approach to energy audits based on a new rebate program called “Home Performance.” Ms. Kelsey noted homeowner confusion on where they can receive the most long-term economic advantages in energy improvements; and reviewed staff’s partnership to-date with the Neighborhood Energy Connection (NEC) and the Energy CENTS Coalition, with NEC performing the energy audits for Xcel Energy, provider of gas and electrical services for Roseville residents and businesses. Ms. Kelsey noted the need substantial educational and marketing information and compilation of data for HRA purposes to quantify impacts of such programs; and suggested that the HRA consider a pilot energy audit program with current resources as budgeted allowing for eighty- three (83) homeowners to receive a standard energy audit. Discussion included the Ramsey County Community Action Program (CAP) referring clients to the Energy CENTS Coalition, who in turn refers them to the NEC; potential leveraging of additional funds if the pilot program exceed those first eighty-three (83) homes; and potential leveraging of other program funds; income qualifications. Motion: Member Masche moved, seconded by Member Majerus to approve the use of the 2010 HRA-budgeted $5,000 for assisting Roseville residents with a pilot energy audit program in partnership with the NEC and Energy CENTS Coalition to perform standard energy audits for eighty-three (83) homeowners in Roseville. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. b.2011 Budget and Program Priorities Chair Maschka noted that staff had advised of upcoming meetings of the HRA Finance Subcommittee prior to the July meeting. Ms. Kelsey noted the materials provided in the packets that provided an overview, and sought comment and recommendations from individual members. Given ongoing City budget constraints, Chair Maschka advised that staff was recommended that the budget be kept at current levels, with no new initiatives or priorities, unless members identified some obvious priorities. 10. Information Reports and Other Business (Verbal Reports by Staff and Board Members) Ms. Kelsey briefly reviewed the comparison Foreclosure report, noting that the homes now coming into foreclosure were those of higher value at over $500,000 with four (4) of those higher-value homes in foreclosure already this year; and that the average market value of foreclosed homes averaged at $224,000, with the average so far in 2010 at $290,000. Ms. Kelsey advised that staff would continue to monitor foreclosures. Ms. Kelsey advised that staff was continuing conversations with the School District regarding future redevelopment of the Owasso School site.