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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 November 7,2016 6.I Public Hearings There were no public hearings. 7.1 HRA Rehabilitation Loan Program Update Ms. Eddy provided an update on recent Rehab Program. She explained that no bids were received for the 806 Holt property,due to contractors being very busy this time of year. Chair Toth asked if the properties on the waiting list have been moved up. Ms. Eddy stated yes,that the properties on 5th Street,Holt and Gates are going through the process. She noted that one will require the full$25,000 and the other two are in the$10,000 -$15,000 range. Commissioner Chuba asked if they are still getting leads. Ms. Eddy stated that staff is still receiving calls from the article in the Star News,but the properties are outside the targeted area. Ms. Eddy stated she still explains the process to interested callers,in case their property does become eligible at some point. 7.2 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Discussion Ms. Eddy discussed the expansion of the targeted area proposed at the last work session. She stated that the HRA could make a recommendation on the expansion,if they were ready to move forward. Commissioner Kuester stated she would support adding the area in blue,as well as the orange area city-wide. Discussion followed regarding how many homes this might add. Ms. Eddy stated that she could bring back the actual number at the next meeting. After further discussion,it was the consensus of the HRA to add the area shown in blue on the map provided. In addition the HRA was interested in including the homes dated 1851 — 1930,as well as the area on the east side of Xenia. After discussion,the HRA stated their support for the default language,but asked that staff have the city attorney look it over to make sure there were no issues. Motion by Commissioner Chuba and seconded by Commissioner Kuester to approve the amended default language, subject to legal counsel approval. Motion carried 4-0. 8. Announcements There were no announcements. 9.1 Worksession — Mississippi Connections Plan Discussion (5:54 p.m.) Ms. Othoudt led discussion of a possible long-term plan for redeveloping East Main Street. The proposal included the HRA acquiring the selected properties as they became available for purchase,with the intent to assemble the properties for a future office/business development. She suggested that the HRA rent out the properties until they were ready to redevelop the site.