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Housing & Redevelopment Authority January 3, 2011 ----------------------------- Page 5 of people camp all sun-nner long and will call services in August when kids are getting readyto go back to • school, so there are many are unsheltered. Chair Wilson asked for an example of a project that she has worked on with a communirythat has resulted in a structure being built. Ms. Kliinrnek stated that Center City Housing developed River Crest Apartments. She stated the City of St. Cloud had a huge battle with Center City Housing with many issues. Eventually, the project was approved fora 40-unit building on the southeast side of St. Cloud. The project houses 40 individuals with chemical dependency issues. The COCwas able to give them $100,000 in operating funds, and theywill receive this on an annual basis. Chair Wilson asked who runs River Crest and if they are non- profit. Ms. Kliinrnek stated Center City Housing sponsored the project and is anon-profit. She noted that Center City Housing also has the new San Marco in Duluth for chronic inebriates and they are building another project in Rochester. Ms. Deckert asked if Center City Housing contacted them, or howwas the need identified Ms. Klimmek stated that Center City Housing is a non profit developer that became involved in the Duluth project when they found there was federal funding available for this cause through the COC. She explained that Center CiryHousing began coming to their meetings for over a year, and stated theywould like to be a part of their next funding competition. Chair Wilson asked about projects in smaller cities. Ms. Klimmek stated there is a transitional housing with permanent support project in Cass County (Walker, MIS. Also, in Little Falls there are scattered site leasing programs through Life and Recovery. She noted there is a NewPathways project in Cambridge, and New Pathways in a transitional program in Brainerd. She explained that they have services in every cotuirythat the COC serves. • Commissioner Toth asked if the projects were sponsored bycities or counties. Ms. K limmek stated that a city or county or both can partner with an agency or organization to receive a grant. Chair Wilson stated that it is his understanding that if a non-profit agency saw a need, they would come up with a plan and its costs, request funding, and hopefully, then build a project. Ms. Kliiiunek stated that was correct. As an example, if Sherburne-Wright County Salvation Armywanted to do a project such as a shelter plus care, the HRA could partner with them to get the project completed, and the services would be provided the Salvation Army. Ms. Mehelich stated that staff could attend a couple of the COC meetings to see if there was anything of interest to the city. Commissioner Motin stated he felt the county should participate in the COC, since they are the agencythat provides services. Ms. Mehelich stated that staff could checkwith counrystaff to make sure the cirywas being represented by either human services or the county commission. 7. Discuss 2011 HRA Goals Ms. Mehelich reviewed the 2010 HRA goals, projects and highlights. She then discussed the preliminary list of 2011 goals and projects which was developed consistent with the 2011 HRA approved budget. She asked for input from the HRA on any additional goals they may have. Commissioner Toth asked if the former Saxon/AmericInn site was in need of assistance, since this area seems desolate. Ms. Mehelich stated she has received no requests from the property owners. Chair Wilson stated that he also feels there are various areas of the city's corridors in need of redevelopment. Commissioner Motin stated that he is aware of discussions for use of the former hotel aslong-term rental