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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 October 5,2015 7.1 HRA Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Update The staff report was presented by Colleen Eddy. 7.2 Small Cities Development Grant Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. Ms. Eddy noted that the project target area is being scaled back to 150 homes. Chair Wilson asked how many were previously in the targeted area. Ms. Eddy stated there were originally 190 homes. Chair Wilson asked which area would be scaled back. Jason Krebsbach of CMHP stated they will be doing outreach and windshield surveys to make that determination. Commissioner Kuester questioned how a number is determined. Mr. Krebsbach stated that the funding agency looks need and potential impact. He explained that the smaller the target area,the larger the impact. He stated that the goal is capture the area with the most need. Commissioner Kuester asked if consideration is given for historical significance. Mr. Krebsbach stated that historical value may not necessarily give a building a higher value,but they do work with the Minnesota Historical Society. He stated that a building may receive a higher rating if it is located in a downtown area where rehab would have a high impact. Mr. Krebsbach stated that increasing the leverage funds will help to increase the city's chances of receiving funding. He noted that not a lot of funding has been spent in this area of the state, and that may also increase their rating. He noted that the DEED representative he spoke with make a direct suggestion to reduce the targeted area. He stated that he felt there was a positive outlook for receiving the grant this time. Chair Wilson asked what the deadline was for applications. Mr. Krebsbach stated the deadline is November 12,with the full application due the end of February 2016. Awards will be announced the end of May,and they would be ready in August to receive applications for projects. Commissioner Chuba asked who will scale back the target area. Mr. Krebsbach stated that CMHP will do the windshield surveys, taking into account where there are newer homes and how many. He noted that apartment buildings, community buildings and churches are not included. Motion by Commissioner Kuester and seconded by Commissioner Chuba for the following: • Authorize CMHP to make a pre-application for the SCDP grant in the amount of$$508,500 • The HRA to pledge $100,000 toward the program