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Housing & Redevelopment AuthorityMinutes December 6, 2010 Page 3 • Ms. Deckert stated that the City of Elk River does require rental licenses and inquired as to other ways a city could help protect themselves from rental homes going into foreclosure. Mr. Eichenlaub stated that rental licenses are a good thing and helps ensure properties are up to code. He noted that the cityshould not tryto provide legal assistance and can refer tenants to his office. 6. Housing_Activities Update Ms. Deckert stated that that a free community foreclosure forum was held on Saturday, November 20th at the Elk River YMCA. A second forum will be held on January 15th at the YMCA from 9 - 11. She noted that she will be speaking at the Three River's Area Citizens League lunch on January 19, 2011 at noon to discuss the city's foreclosure initiatives and prevention strategies. Ms. Deckert stated that staff has begun attending the Police Department's monthly multi familyhousing crime preventing program meetings to build relationships with the rental property owners in the community. Housing tool-kit brochures and information on programs and utility rebates were provided to meeting attendees. Ms. Deckert stated that approximately $9,000 of NSP dollars remain for down payment assistance. Staff will be working with local realtors and lenders to market the remaining funds. 7.1. CommunityForeclosure Forum Commissioner Motin stated he attended the foreclosure forum held on Saturday, November 20th at the YMCA. He felt it was a good program and he was glad that it would held again. He strongly urged residents to report any abandoned, vacant properties they may see, so that measures can be • taken to prevent water lines from freezing. 7.2. Vision and Goals Chair Stewart stated that he met with Annie Decken, Cathy Mehelich and Ron Touchette to discussed the vision and goals. He stated that the HRA and EDA share of the same goals and felt it was good to discuss them so that they do not overlap. This issue will be discussed at a future meeting. December 13th was tentatively set for a joint meeting of the EDA, HRA and City Council. Ms. Deckert noted that staff will meet on December 8th to discuss the city-wide branding campaign. 8. Adjournment There being no other business, Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting. The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Minutes prepare byD bbie Huebner. ~_.._ Tina Allard City Clerk ~ ~-~? _. ~ r • Stewart Wilson Chair, Housing and Redevelopment Authority