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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 December 7,2015 6.1 Public Hearings - None 7.1 Replacement of Downtown Trash and Recycling Receptacles Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report explaining three options for replacement of the downtown trash and recycling receptacles. Motion by Commissioner Toth and seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve the purchase of nine 50-gallon double waste receptacles,Item# 85634 at a cost of $595 each,for a total of$5,817.67. Motion carried 5-0. 7.2 CMHP Update Ms. Othoudt provided information on the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. Six programs have been completed to date,and two projects are still under construction. Over $167,044 has been disbursed over the 3-year program period. Staff continues to work with CMHP on advertising. 7.3 Downtown Lights Commissioner Chuba discussed concerns that the downtown lighting was only partially lit. Ms. Othoudt stated that she contacted the contractor,Rainbow, and learned that some of the electrical boxes were malfunctioning and ERMU took care of that issue. Discussion followed regarding whether or not the lights need to be on all night. Ms. Othoudt will check on the issue. She noted that the Rivers Edge group has expressed their willingness to cover the cost of service calls,if needed, after the warranty has expired. 8.1 Verbal Housing Study Update Ms. Othoudt provided an update on the HRA's housing study being completed by Maxwell Research. She noted that the study is taking longer than expected due to the different data sets which were used. She stated that the HRA will be reviewing the study in January and a formal presentation will be made in February for approval. 8.2 Recognize Chair Wilson for years of service Amanda Othoudt recognized Stewart Wilson for his 20 years of service on the HRA, beginning in 1995. Mayor Dietz also recognized Mr.Wilson for his service. 9. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Toth and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.