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HRA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Page 3 website; freedom in reformatting data on the Living Smarter webpage; and whether the City Council was anticipating updating the City website in the near future. Ms. Kelsey noted that the next steps in the Living Smarter campaign would include development of Public Relations press releases; and social media advertising to get a bigger internet presence rather than hard copy print ads. Chair Maschka noted the need to interview new families and younger families moving into Roseville to get their rationale for moving to Roseville. Ms. Kelsey advised that such interviews, and focusing on the amenities to be found in Roseville and its convenient location, were in process. 10. Information Reports and Other Business (Verbal Reports by Staff and Board Members) a.Update on Energy Audit Program Ms. Kelsey advised that approximately sixty (60) of the available eighty-three (83) free home energy audits had been paid to-date; and reviewed the reimbursement process followed as well as the return post card provided for their comments. Ms. Kelsey reviewed the positive comments received to-date on the helpfulness of the audits; identification of energy wasters; recommended improvements; and household size; all of which will allow staff to track those comment cards and provide a report on the responses. Ms. Kelsey advised that staff would also track the addresses over the next two (2) years of those receiving energy audits and whether Building Permits were pulled to make those energy improvements; and home improvement valuations. b.Foreclosure Update Mr. Trudgeon provided an update on foreclosure tracking; and the suggestion by Councilmember Pust when the information was last presented to the City Council in the quarterly HRA report; for providing overlay information over a three (3) year period to be aware of any areas of concern. Mr. Trudgeon advised that he would provide that overlay information to members via e-mail in the near future. Mr. Trudgeon noted that, while there were no significant areas of concern yet, there were several areas that bore watching (Rosewood Condominiums and James Addition); and that code enforcement complaints were trending more toward foreclosed properties. Mr. Trudgeon further noted that Roseville’s foreclosure rates continued to trend lower than neighboring communities, but were still higher than preferred. c. Council Approval of Preliminary HRA Levy Mr. Trudgeon noted City Council approval of the Preliminary HRA Levy at their September 13, 2010 meeting. Councilmember Pust thanked Commissioners and staff for their good work in keeping the 2011 levy increase at zero percent, making the City Council’s job easier, and being a positive for residents. 2.Council Approval of Preliminary HRA Levy Approval of Minutes Motion: Member Majerus moved, seconded by Member Pust to approve the Regular HRA Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2010 as presented. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstentions: 1 (Quam) Motion carried.