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I I I #: / · DISCUSS SENIOR HOUSING MARKET STUDY By: Jim Norman, City Administrator Background: At the February 24, 1998 City Council meeting, Steven Griesert of Community Partners Research, Inc. presented his analysis of the market for senior rental housing in the Ramsey area. Mr. Griesert's report included the conclusion that demand for senior rental housing in Ramsey could fill 46 to 50 units. When the City Council allocated 1997 CDBG funds earlier this year, $62,783 was earmarked for a "Senior Housing Project." Council should discuss how they want to proceed, now that they've received the market study. The City currently assigns housing discussions through the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). Under the action plan the City developed to comply with the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, completed by the City in 1996, it is stated that the City's Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the City's Economic Development Commission (EDC), will explore housing options to bring about affordable housing. The action plan also states that the EDA, Planning Commission, or City Council will provide for housing and service needs of the elderly and disabled. Enclosed for your information is an excerpt from the Metropolitan Livable Communities Action Plan, dated May 29, 1996, entitled Authority and Delivery Mechanisms. The Senior Housing Project could be resolved by the City Council with a formal request by the County HRA to proceed with development of a plan for a 46 to 50 unit Senior Housing Project. If the Council decides to refer the matter for further discussion, it could be discussed at an EDA meeting or referred to the EDC. Council Action: Based off discussion. Reviewed By: City Administrator Zoning Administrator CC 03/10/98 SrhHsng. doc