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DRAFT Special City Council Work Plan Meeting 1 Monday, February 7,2011 Page 14 Mayor Roe noted that all Councilmembers had identified this as a crucial issue; and concurred that the HRA should be a key resource for the Community Devel- opment Department. Councilmember Johnson expressed interest as to what extent the HRA had looked into this. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised that this continued to be a high priority item for the HRA on their annual work plan. Mr. Trudgeon noted their cooperative work with the Police Department in drafting a nuisance ordin- ance as another tool to address multi-family problem properties; and the HRA's intent to continue dealing with code enforcement in neighborhoods, as well as providing affordable housing and fostering a safe place for Roseville residents to live. Mr. Trudgeon noted the need for the City Council to alert the HRA as to how much involvement they want the HRA to have in intervening with problem properties, which would require additional resources,potentially loans for rehabil- itation, or potential purchase by the HRA of properties to initiate their redevelop- ment. Discussion included the wonderful initiative achieved at the Sienna Green apart- ment complex and other incentives to encourage developers to make improve- ments or sell the property. Mr. Trudgeon cited several examples of staff working with non profits in the community for long-term improvements, as well as immediate steps provided through the HRA to connect tenants and landlords with programs and educational resources, along with making service providers aware of needs in the community. Mr. Trudgeon opined that he suspected that this will continue as a high priority with the HRA and brought forward continually as a discussion point. Mr. Trudgeon advised that, if the City Council also identified it as a high priority, it would add more fuel to the HRA's interest as well. With Council consensus, Mayor Roe suggested that the HRA continue to take the lead on this issue, with Councilmember Pust serving as Council Liaison to the HRA. Economic Development Mayor Roe noted distinctions between the written comments of Councilmember McGehee and those of Mr. Trudgeon. Mr. Trudgeon suggested that the Twin Lakes discussion be a separate issue unto itself. Councilmember Johnson questioned if nurturing businesses would put undue stress or financial burden on the Community Development Department.