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<br />lives in Ramsey; they do not know who will come into this project. The goal is to create a well <br />rounded community and this is a piece of that larger puzzle. They also need to look at what the <br />community has available on the high end of housing. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jeffrey stated he has been a supporter of Habitat for Humanity and supported it <br />when the City had people working on the project. He indicated he will be abstaining from the <br />vote on this project, as one of his employees is involved with coordination on this project. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Elvig, seconded by Commissioner Strommen, to allocate $6,000 to <br />. HP AC for the 2007 Habitat for Humanity housing project in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Motion carried. V oting Yes: Chairperson Olson, Commissioners Elvig, Strommen, Gamec, and <br />Look. Voting No: Councilmember Dehen. Abstain: Commissioner Jeffrey. <br /> <br />Case #2: <br /> <br />Master Housing Plan <br /> <br />Ms. Cathy Capone Bennett, Master Housing Plan Consultant, stated tonight they will be setting <br />the framework for looking at the goals related to the Ramsey HRA Master Housing Plan. The <br />. goals will be adopted at a future meeting. Ms. Capone Bennett provided an overview of the <br />following Ramsey HRA Master Housing Plan process: <br />· Data update to determine housing needs <br />· Ramsey HRA Housing Goals & Policies <br />· Review Metropolitan Council Housing Goals <br />· Prepare Updated Goals <br />· Prepare Education Program <br />· Develop Housing Section - Comp Plan <br />· Gain Public Input <br />· Adopt Master Housing Plan <br />· Approve Updated Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br />Ms. Capone Bennett requested the HRA Board to write their answers to the following two <br />questions to be discussed at the next HRA meeting: 1) What does affordable workforce housing <br />mean to you? 2) What are your 3 key housing objectives over the next 5-10 years? <br /> <br />Ms. Capone Bennett reviewed the comments provided by citizens that participated in the <br />Ramsey3 OST visioning session and a summary of the 2006 Housing Survey. <br /> <br />The HRA Board discussed the Ramsey3 OST visioning session comments and the 2006 Housing <br />Survey, as well as the impact of foreclosures within the community. <br /> <br />Ms. Capone Bennett stated rental housing has come a long way with regard to its upkeep, its <br />design and livability. The negative perceptions can be reduced by having the rental licensing, <br />adequate screening, etc. Ramsey is ahead of the game and they are going in the right direction to <br />make the assurances that rental housing will be kept up and will attract the people that choose <br />rental housing for several different reasons. She will bring back data specific to Ramsey and <br />how it relates to the County with regard to foreclosures. Ms. Capone Bennett reviewed the <br /> <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / September 4, 2007 <br />Page 5 of7 <br />