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CASE # <br />TITLE: REASSIGNMENT OF HOUSING PLAN CONSULTANT <br />SY: Sylvia Frolik, Executive Director <br />INTRODUCTION: <br />At the September 13, 2005 HRA meeting, City Staff was directed to select a consultant to assist <br />in the development of a Master Housing-Plan for the City. City Staff selected Jeff Johnson of <br />J.Johnson, Inc. Mr. Johnson provided Staff with some guidance and assistance in forming the <br />Housing Plan outline and the community housing survey performed in 2006. City Staff has <br />compiled the results of the survey but was instructed by the HRA to delay any more work on the <br />Housing Plan until the completion of the Ramsey3 forum series. <br />DISCUSSION POINTS: <br />The Ramsey3 forums have been completed and staff is ready to resume work on the Master <br />Housing Plan. Mr. Johnson has indicated, and followed up in writing, that his workload no <br />longer permits him to work on this project for Ramsey. <br />HRA staff has been participating in the Housing Collaborative Institute as a networking and <br />outreach effort. This organization consists of representatives of various units of local and county <br />government and consultants in the northern suburbs of the metro area. In the course of <br />participation, Staff has met Cathy Capone Bennett, a member of the Collaborative and a private <br />consultant that specializes in Housing Plans. <br />Staff is very interested in utilizing the services of Cathy Bennett to complete the Housing Plan. <br />The City has received a quote from Bennett Community Consulting in a not to exceed amount of <br />$4,200.00. Her proposal and resume are attached for your review. As with Mr. Johnson, HRA <br />funds would be utilized to cover the cost of these professional services. <br />Time is of the essence as our contract with Bonestroo, consultant for the 2008 Comprehensive <br />Plan Update, reflects that the City will have a Master Housing Plan in place that will be <br />referenced and summarized in the Plan update. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />• Quote for Professional Services from Cathy Capone Bennett <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <br />Accept the resignation of J. Johnson, Inc., and authorizing a new contract with Bennett <br />Community Consulting. Ms. Bennett will be at the meeting to answer any questions that the <br />HRA might have. <br />