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HRA Executive Director Ulrich stated he had read and edited that edition of the Ramsey Resident <br />and takes responsibility for not catching that it "jumped the gun." He apologized that the <br />mentioned articles were over stated. <br />Commissioner Backous stated this involves communicating directly with residents and if the <br />sales do not go through, it will be questioned. <br />Development Manager Lazan explained that the term "under agreement" also refers to <br />transactions that are under letters of intent, which was the case of all projects mentioned. He <br />stated staff can redefine "under agreement" to mean purchase agreements going forward. <br />Chairperson McGlone stated he does not think the intent was to lie to the public, but agreed with <br />the need to assure the City is using proper terms in its communications. He stated this is a good <br />catch by Commissioner Backous. <br />Commissioner Strommen noted that residents, not the industry, are the audience of the Ramsey <br />Resident so she agreed with the need to be careful. <br />Commissioner Ramsey supported use of layman's terms so there is no misunderstanding. <br />Commissioner Backous stated the point is for the City to be extremely careful in how to <br />communicate with its residents and anticipate how it could be misinterpreted. <br />4. COMMISSIONER INPUT <br />None. <br />5. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Backous, to adjourn the Work <br />Session meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. <br />Motion carried. <br />The Work Session of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 8:11 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Kurds G. Ulrich <br />HRA Executive Director <br />ATTEST: <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / September 4, 2012 <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />