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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Olson, Commissioners Game, Jeffrey, Dehen, Elvig, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. HRA BUSINESS Case #1: Reassignment of Housing Plan Consultant HRA Executive Director Sylvia Frolik stated in September of 2005 staff was directed to utilize the services of a consultant to assist in the development of a Master Housing Plan for the City. The City entered into an agreement with Jeff Johnson of J. Johnson, Inc. Mr. Johnson provided staff with some guidance and assistance in forming the Housing Plan outline and the community housing survey performed in 2006. Staff has compiled the results of the survey but was instructed by the HRA to delay any more work on the Housing Plan until the completion of the Ramsey3 forum series. Commissioner Dehen left the meeting. HRA Executive Director Frolik stated the Ramsey3 forums have been completed and staff is ready to resume work on the Master Housing Plan. Mr. Johnson has requested to terminate his agreement with the City. HRA staff has been participating in the Housing Collaborative Institute as a networking and outreach effort. This organization consists of representatives of various units of local and county government and consultants in the northern suburbs of the metro area. In the course of participation, staff has met Cathy Capone Bennett, a member of the Collaborative and a private consultant that specializes in housing plans. Staff requested Ms. Bennett to submit a proposal to assist in compiling the Master Housing Plan. Ms. Bennett's quote for professional services and resume are included in the HRA's packet. Ms. Bennett has quoted a not to exceed amount of $4,200. Staff recommends the HRA accept the resignation of J. Johnson, Inc., and authorize a new contract with Bennett Community Consulting. Commissioner Elvig inquired about the work accomplished by Mr. Johnson with the Master Housing Plan. HRA Executive Director Frolik replied Mr. Johnson assisted with the outline and the basic ground data for the plan, and assisted with the community survey. He was hired on a per -hour basis. Commissioner Jeffrey asked if Mr. Johnson has been paid for the work he has done and if the HRA has the work product that was completed. HRA Executive Director Frolik replied Mr. Johnson has been paid for the work he has done to date. The community survey was completed last summer. Commissioner Elvig asked if it is anticipated that approximately the same amount of money will be spent with this contract. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / July 10, 2007 Page 2 of 4