4.1. DRAFT HRA MINUTES (2 SETS) 07-05-2022

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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 3 June 6, 2022 ----------------------------- Commissioner Ovall felt the software was incredible and asked what size cities are using this software but wondered if our city was large enough to find this type of software useful, thinking that perhaps a larger entity like the county would have more use for it. Commissioner Ovall asked how he would roll out this platform and will it be accessible to a broader base of users. Mr. O’Neil stated per the license agreement, staff would have access to the software so any use would need to be coordinated through staff. He envisions seven or eight people from different internal departments having licensing access. Whether we renew the license after a year or not, his goal is to really harvest the data and create a good baseline for our community. Mr. O’Neil felt any public request would have to be brought to staff and determine how it is produced and distributed. He stated part of the license agreement is only those authorized may access the data, but they Placer supports disseminating the data provided it is not for commercial use. He will ask if there is something more open for others to log into it, to see if anyone can use it. Commissioner Ovall wondered if it could be used by non-profits as a valuable resource. He did have concerns of staff time and if we would charge for it. Mr. O’Neil stated he will seek guidance from Placer.ai to see what other cities are doing as best practice. Chair Toth asked if any smaller cities have used this and is it for city use. Mr. O’Neil stated Placer has not named any specific smaller cities. He intended for the EDA to share the information with others within the city. Commissioner Wagner stated she serves on the EDA and felt this would benefit the HRA find data to find a buyer of the Main and Gates property, as well as showing potential buyers useful data from our community. She stated it would also benefit the gravel mining areas and specifically once the 169 Redefine project is completed. Commissioner Ovall stated if we contribute to it to not charge for services this year while staff learns how to use and apply it, along with creating awareness that we do have this tool, and especially directed at the Chamber of Commerce and non-profits. The HRA discussed where the financial contribution would be taken from the HRA budget. Mr. O’Neil suggested there are funds from the unfunded position from Colleen Eddy’s departure and before Mr. Mollan came on board. Commissioner Chuba did not feel the HRA needed to contribute funds. Commissioner Ovall felt the HRA would be a solid user, especially regarding the Mississippi Connections plan, initiatives, downtown projects, and redevelopment. Moved by Commissioner Ovall and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve payment of half of the annual subscription for Placer.ai software.