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from developers to allow smaller lots and villas, and will likely receive future requests for comprehensive plan amendments. The City has a goal of providing housing options for residents at all ages and stages of their lives - so they can stay in Ramsey from birth to retirement. This housing study will provide the City information on what types of housing are needed to complete this goal. Economic Development Benefits • Use as a marketing tool for retail -- quantify the number of households in given area to attract retail • Clearly identify trade area for retail • Determine availability of housing for employees How the Study Will Be Used City Staff anticipates that this study will be helpful and allow the City to make informed, data -driven decisions about land use applications, potential developments, and get ahead of requests. Just because there is a demand does not mean the City has to plan for a particular housing style; however, this study would help avoid planning for a style without sufficient demand and potentially oversaturating the market. This allows the City to gather necessary information in advance and prepare for requests that will likely come in. Additionally, City Staff does not want to overguide areas for certain housing types of the demand is inflated currently. This housing study should provide clarity on the long-term demand for certain housing types, and provide guidance to the City on land use changes, especially as they relate to increasing density. The study will also provide information that could lead to the creation of new housing policies to keep up with demand and follow best practices. With the aging housing stock in City, a policy related to housing maintenance and upkeep could be helpful to homeowners. Funding Source: City of Ramsey's Anoka County HRA Funds. Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution # 19-052 Authorizing the Request for a Comprehensive Housing Market Study and Use of County HRA Funds . Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution # 19-052 Authorizing the Request for a Comprehensive Housing Market Study and Use of HRA Funds . Maxfield Proposal January 2019 Resolution #19-052 Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Tim Gladhill Chloe McGuire Brigl 02/06/2019 10:11 AM Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 02/06/2019 12:09 PM Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 02/06/2019 12:12 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/06/2019 03:22 PM Form Started By: Chloe McGuire Brigl Started On: 02/05/2019 12:48 PM Final Approval Date: 02/06/2019