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Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes Page 3 March 24,2003 • It was the consensus of the Commission to review the standards at a later time when a full Commission was present. Commissioner Motin requested to see a draft concept from MetroPlains to show different options. 7.1. Sherburne County Chapter Habitat for Humanity Update Commissioner Lieser indicated that the Habitat for Humanity is looking for assistance from a well driller, septic tank and drain field company that would be interested in assisting. She further indicated that they are looking for an older home in Elk River for the purpose of rehabilitation. 7.2. Housing Work Plan Recommendation Economic Development Assistant Heidi Hall indicated that a housing presentation by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has been scheduled for the next HRA meeting. Ms. Hall reviewed the proposed 2003 Housing Work Plan Schedule. She indicated that the work schedule runs from March through September and will tie together all the aspects of housing for discussion. Chair Toth stated that he felt the work program may be too long and will limit the HRA in its ability to provide assistance until after the 6-month work program is complete. Ms. Mehelich indicated that the work program would not preclude the HRA from taking any action to provide assistance for projects such as Habitat for Humanity. COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2003 HOUSING WORK • PLAN SCHEDULE. COMMISSIONER LIESER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 8. Other Business 8.1. Proposed Workforce Housing Development Chair Toth provided information about a proposed project that consists of workforce housing. He indicated that the HRA should become more familiar with the proposal. Chair Toth reviewed the concept of the development and questioned whether staff was familiar with the proposed development. Catherine Mehelich indicated that staff is not very involved with the project and questioned if the HRA would like to be provided with more information on the proposal. Commissioner Motin indicated he would like to know more about the project and not just receive updates as the City needs an opportunity to discuss the project before it gets too far along. He indicated that he feels there will be strong opposition to the project because the property is not zoned for the type of project that is being proposed. Commissioner Motin suggested expanding the radius of the housing study by ten miles from the City limits. Director of Planning Michele McPherson indicated that there are policy and goal issues that need to be considered before considering this project. She indicated that the City Council and HRA should discuss the City's goals pertaining to housing. She indicated that prior to moving forward with a project like this the policy makers should determine what the current 11111 housing balance is,what type of housing balance does the City want and how does the City