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5.01: Consider Housing Assistance Policy <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the <br />HRA relating to the need for the projects to identify a stated goal, noting there is a broad range of <br />grants to which this will relate. He asked whether this addresses grant opportunities or solely <br />HRA opportunities. <br />Commissioner Strommen suggested a two tiered ranking system depending on whether it is HRA <br />funded or grant funded. She questioned whether staff was suggesting a policy to provide or a <br />program that includes specific guidelines. <br />Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the HRA to refer the Housing Assistance <br />Policy to a future Work Session as it merited additional discussion. <br />5.02: Discuss Format and Request for Authorization for Resident Roundtable Discussions <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated this topic came from a strategic planning session as a tactic and <br />was an issue relating to mature neighborhoods, foreclosed homes, deteriorating neighborhoods, <br />and how the City Council or HRA can help. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the staff report and requested basic feedback <br />for a staff drafted policy. <br />The HRA discussed the merits of holding resident roundtable discussions to hear from residents <br />of mature neighborhoods and foster a group discussion as opposed to hearing from residents <br />individually. It was noted the intent is not to provide answers to the issues or fund any initiatives <br />but, rather, an educational opportunity to learn more of what residents desire. With regard to <br />timing, it was suggested this effort be delayed until the spring of 2013. <br />Chairperson McGlone expressed concern with the costs to hold such neighborhood meetings, <br />noting residents have opportunities to voice concerns through the City's website, Facebook, or <br />attending a Council meeting. <br />The majority consensus of the HRA was to support a limited round table discussion, refer this <br />item to a Work Session for further discussion, and direct staff to provide recommendation on <br />possible meeting formats. <br />5.03: Review COR TWO Fees and Construction Cost Allocation <br />Commissioner Wise stated he will not participate in this discussion or vote as he is the owner of <br />one of the properties under discussion. He stepped down from the HRA dais at 9:07 p.m. and <br />took a seat in the audience. <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / August 28, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />