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<br />Ms. Capone Bennett stated that the Master Housing Plan is designed to be a 3 to 5 year plan, but <br />noted that it is included in the comprehensive plan, which is a long-range planning document. <br />She stated that she recommends that the HRA review the Master Housing Plan annually because <br />things are constantly changing.! <br /> <br />Commissioner Olson stated that the biggest thing that jumped out at her from the demographic <br />information was the trend towards "married with no children" because she did not realize this <br />was as significant as it appears to be. She stated that so many times, the City Council has talked <br />about the need for things like new schools, but this information makes her question if the focus <br />has been in the right place. She stated that this needs to be looked at in greater detail. <br /> <br />Commissioner Strommen stated that she likes the sustainability goal that was included. <br /> <br />Ms. Capone Bennett stated that regarding geothermal heating, the HRA may want to look at the <br />possibility of funding a prototype to see if it would be feasible to promote geothermal heating, <br />what the plan would be and what the cost would be. She stated that the HRA could fund a study <br />that shows the cost benefit analysis information. <br /> <br />Commissioner Gamec stated that there was a company from Elk River who had talked to the <br />City about this and he thought they would be willing to work with the City at no cost. <br /> <br />Chair Olson stated that there have also been some discussions with Green Valley Nursery about <br />a drip irrigation system that could possibility be adapted for home use. <br /> <br />Commissioner Elvig stated that he is interested in looking at geothermal studies relating to urban <br />or town home sites, but not single family. He stated that he would like to see this investigated <br />with some urgency because he sees this as very worthwhile and timely. <br /> <br />COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONER INPUT <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Jeffrey, seconded by Commissioner Elvig, to close the regular meeting <br />of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / November 27, 2007 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br />3 <br />