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lives in Ramsey; they do not know who will come into this project. The goal is to create a well rounded community and this is a piece of that larger puzzle. They also need to look at what the community has available on the high end of housing. Commissioner Jeffrey stated he has been a supporter of Habitat for Humanity and supported it when the City had people working on the project. He indicated he will be abstaining from the vote on this project, as one of his employees is involved with coordination on this project. Motion by Commissioner Elvig, seconded by Commissioner Strommen, to allocate $6,000 to HPAC for the 2007 Habitat for Humanity housing project in Ramsey. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Olson, Commissioners Elvig, Strommen, Gamec, and Look. Voting No: Councilmember Dehen. Abstain: Commissioner Jeffrey. Case #2: Master Housing Plan Ms. Cathy Capone Bennett, Master Housing Plan Consultant, stated tonight they will be setting the framework for looking at the goals related to the Ramsey HRA Master Housing Plan. The goals will be adopted at a future meeting. Ms. Capone Bennett provided an overview of the following Ramsey HRA Master Housing Plan process: • Data update to determine housing needs • Ramsey HRA Housing Goals & Policies • Review Metropolitan Council Housing Goals • Prepare Updated Goals • Prepare Education Program • Develop Housing Section — Comp Plan • Gain Public Input • Adopt Master Housing Plan • Approve Updated Comprehensive Plan Ms. Capone Bennett requested the HRA Board to write their answers to the following two questions to be discussed at the next HRA meeting: 1) What does affordable workforce housing mean to you? 2) What are your 3 key housing objectives over the next 5 -10 years? Ms. Capone Bennett reviewed the comments provided by citizens that participated in the Ramsey3 OST visioning session and a summary of the 2006 Housing Survey. The HRA Board discussed the Ramsey3 OST visioning session comments and the 2006 Housing Survey, as well as the impact of foreclosures within the community. Ms. Capone Bennett stated rental housing has come a long way with regard to its upkeep, its design and livability. The negative perceptions can be reduced by having the rental licensing, adequate screening, etc. Ramsey is ahead of the game and they are going in the right direction to make the assurances that rental housing will be kept up and will attract the people that choose rental housing for several different reasons. She will bring back data specific to Ramsey and how it relates to the County with regard to foreclosures. Ms. Capone Bennett reviewed the Housing and Redevelopment Authority / September 4, 2007 Page 5 of 6