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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 4 <br /> January 3,2022 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 7.2 HRA Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Update <br /> Mr. O'Neil presented the staff report. He noted he would be working with the Star News to <br /> redesign advertisements for a new fresher look to appeal residents and promote the <br /> rehabilitation loan program. <br /> 7.3. General Updates <br /> Mr. O'Neil stated he will be presenting a program to the HRA called Placer.ai which uses <br /> geographic cell phone data to assist with market analysis. He stated he presented this to the <br /> EDA for their review last month. He stated he will distribute ute mo e,information to the HRA <br /> prior to the meeting. <br /> Commissioner Wagner suggested a joint work session with the EDA to receive the <br /> information. <br /> Chair Toth asked how this information will be relevant to housing. <br /> Mr. O'Neil briefly explained how some; f the data ma e used to correlate housing needs. <br /> 7.4. Main and Gates Development <br /> Mr. O'Neil introduced Dean Dovolis'ofDfk ",rchitecture and Matt L. Mullins with The <br /> Mullins Group, Inc.,who presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining a preliminary <br /> proposal for the Main and Gates redevelopment property. They stated they were requesting <br /> some initial feedback from the HRA as they continue to move forward with their project. <br /> After reviewing the preliminary concept presented, the HRA discussed preferred access to <br /> the proposed building off Gates Avenue, the parking lot location for access to the <br /> commercial businesses, and a request to keep as many existing trees as possible. The HRA <br /> also preferred the mixed uses combining residential and commercial but wondered what type <br /> of commercial uses draw the public in. There were concerns about the preliminary <br /> architectural components for a 4-story building, specifically if this is being proposed as <br /> market rate housing and suggested some modifications to the roof line and faces of the <br /> building, noting it was situated on a main gateway through the city gaining high visibility. <br /> The HRA felt it important to receive community engagement as there may be important <br /> feedback from the surrounding property owners. <br /> 8. Adjournment <br />