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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 6 May 3, 2021 Chair Toth asked if the studies should wait until after tomorrow's Comprehensive Plan meeting. Moved by Commissioner Chuba seconded by Commissioner Ovall to approve the proposed presented by SRF for the traffic study and parking study as outlined in the proposal. Motion carried 5-0. 7.4 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Update Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. Chair Toth commented that recent funding requests have been over the HRA's $25,000 threshold and wondered if the threshold be increased because the HRA has funds available to do so. Commissioner Swenson asked if residents were unable to receive financial help from the HRA; can still find alternative sources of aid. Commissioner Ovall noted CEE noted in their January presentation that the applicants, if they qualify, are still receiving funding someplace else so those dollars are still coming into our community for improvements. Ms. Eddy indicated most applicants are receiving funding, if not by the city, funding through other sources. 7.5 Main and Gates Redevelopment Update Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. Commissioner Chuba asked for clarification on the cost of dirt and seed that was presented at last month's meeting. Ms. Eddy stated city staff is providing the services. Commissioner Chuba stated that sounds reasonable to him but asked the city to put themselves in the developer's chair and provide the same courtesy the city receives, not using city staff but allowing a less costly way to achieve the desired outcome. He was in support of moving ahead with soil borings. He was somewhat underwhelmed with developer's forum and asked for an update. Ms. Eddy stated she has not heard much feedback from the forum, noting they are still marketing the promotional informational video on Linkedln. Commissioner Chuba noted the developer that was interested will like the results of the soil borings.