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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 2 <br /> August 3,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> number and the commission could discuss funding sources should more than 3 properties <br /> be identified. <br /> Ms. Othoudt reviewed the performance measures and goals. <br /> Chair Toth asked what happened to the downtown planters. Ms. Othoudt indicated they <br /> were taken down to be revived and should be going back up shortly. She stated it was a very <br /> hot year and the sun was more intense on one side of the street,noting they will learn for <br /> next year's planters. She noted the HRA budgets for watering and has ERMU do the <br /> watering. She noted the Economic Development Authority has partnered with the HRA to <br /> purchase banner holders for downtown and will be installed soon. <br /> Commissioner Ovall asked for more discussion and communication on the goal of <br /> "Enhance redevelopment opportunities for C/I properties" and asked if the HRA could <br /> assist in proactively focusing on identifying blighted properties and determine tasks to <br /> measure progress. He suggested quarterly work sessions with various city departments <br /> (police,building,planning) to discuss recent zoning changes or building structure changes. <br /> He wondered if a list of blighted properties could be put together. He felt it could avoid <br /> future conflicts by identifying them and noting the challenges faced by them. He added at <br /> the very least,areas of the city with zoning changes. <br /> Ms. Othoudt stated a concern would be identifying specific properties in a public meeting. <br /> She indicated the Comprehensive Plan update launching later in the month will have Chair <br /> Toth as the HRA representative. She will brainstorm some ideas, discuss with various <br /> departments,nonnYit maylop <br /> e pr .. ecific, and bring back to the September <br /> meeting. <br /> Ms. Othoudt asked if the commission was interested in lowering the 4%interest rate when <br /> renewing the CEE contract. Commissioner Eder stated a 4%interest rate was still lower <br /> than a second mortgage rate and felt it was very competitive. <br /> HRA consensus was to move forward with this budget. <br /> 3. Adjournment <br /> Chair Toth adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m. <br /> Minutes prepared by Jennifer Green. <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> Larry Toth, Chair <br /> Housing&Redevelopment Authority <br />