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<br />Chairperson Olson suggested that there be a discussion about affordable housing goals at a future <br />HRA meeting. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that utility bills were just sent out, so including a flyer for the <br />upcoming meeting would not be timely. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated that there could be something included in the City <br />newsletter. <br /> <br />Commissioner Elvig suggested that the HRA consider spending $1,500 in order to advertise and <br />get this message out to residents. He suggested that staff also work with local churches to get <br />this message out. <br /> <br />Mr. Britalden stated that they already work with the area churches. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated that to send a special postcard to/ the entire <br />community would cost around $2,500. <br /> <br />Mr. Britalden stated that they can come to the community for informational meetings as often as <br />the City would like. <br /> <br />Commissioner Strommen suggested scheduling a 2nd meeting further out so the flyer could be <br />included in the utility bill, which costs nothing. <br /> <br />There was a Consensus of the Council to schedule an additional meeting with Habitat for <br />Humanity and advertise with a flyer in the utility bill. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Elvig, seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey, to allocate $6,000 to <br />HP AC for the 2008 Habitat for Humanity building project. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Olson, Commissioners Elvig, Jeffrey, Look, and <br />Strommen. Voting No: Commissioner Dehen. Absent: Commissioner Gamec. <br /> <br />Case #2: <br /> <br />Discussion Regarding Challenges in the Ramsey Housing Market <br /> <br />HRA Executive Director Sylvia Frolik stated that Commissioner Elvig had asked that this item <br />be placed on the agenda for discussion after a conversation he had with a local realtor. <br /> <br />Commissioner Elvig stated that when he was buying a new house, he was charged 5% as a down <br />payment, but, the day before closing, he was told he would need to bring another 5% because <br />Ramsey has been designated asa declining market, which means a larger down payment. He <br />stated that he had a conversation with the realtor about the housing market and options for people <br />who want to get into a house. He stated that he would like to have some of these people come in <br />and tell the HRA what they programs or options they have to help get people into homes. <br /> <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / May 13, 2008 <br />Page 4 of6 <br />