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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes <br />January 5, 2015 <br />No one appeared for Open Forum. <br />6. Public Hearings - None <br />7.1 Update on Housing Rehab Programs <br />Page 2 <br />Mr, Barnhart provided an update on the HRA's housing rehabilitation projects; 1) <br />the Small Cities Development Prograrn, and 2) the 2014-2016 FJOUSing <br />Rehabilitation Program. <br />C nirmssioner Kuester asked what time of inarketing is planned to pron-note the <br />programs. Mr. Barnhart stated that fie does riot have a formal plan at this time, but is <br />considering "door-knocking" (personally visiting homes and providing the <br />information). <br />Chair Wilson stated he was somewhat surprised that their application was denied. <br />Mr. Barnhart concurred, stated that he feels greater community outreach and interest <br />will help next year's application. <br />Commissioner'l'oth asked if staff felt the 'inclusion of commercial in the program <br />was a deterrent. Mr. Barnhart stated no, that adding the commercial element actually <br />strengthened their application, Chair Wilson noted that the State only has so triany <br />dollars, and they want the cities to use it for the intended purpose. <br />Staff will continue to work on an aggressive marketing campaigi this spring to <br />increase awareness in the community. <br />Mr. Barnhart explained that staff assignments will be designated at the annual <br />meeting. He asked the I-IRA to consider priorities /goals the HRA is trying to <br />achieve, for inclusion in the Strategic Plan. He asked that the HRA consider the <br />following questions: <br />* What needs are not addressed t Iexisting prograins or processes? <br />* Is a particular geographic area in need of redevelopment assistance? <br />* Is a common regulation or problem hampering private development efforts? <br />Commissioner'l'oth stated that be agreed with Mr. Barnhart's recommendation. for <br />the need to make people aware of the programs. fie stated that he felt people think <br />there must be a "catch". <br />Commissioner Chuba asked if monies can be used for teardown. Mr. Barnhart <br />s tated yes. lie added that they have funds from different sources that can be put <br />together for a program. <br />