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Housing & Redevelopment Authority July 7, 2008 Page 2 significantly, he will speak to a staff member first. Mr. Raymond was also informed that if the city found a tenant for the space, they would be given 30 days notice to move their things out of the building. Commissioner Motin asked if any additional expenses would be incurred by allowing the Arts Alliance to use the space. Ms. Deckert stated no, that the storage would not require any additional heating or electrical costs, and that staff would be monitoring the amount of storage. Commissioner Motin asked who would be given access (i.e. employees, board members). Ms. Deckert stated that can be decided. She stated that a copy of the key would be given to Mr. Raymond with instructions regarding who could access the building. Commissioner Motin stated he was comfortable with giving them the key with the understanding that no non-members or employees be given a key, and that obviously no business can be conducted out of the space. Commissioner Kuester stated that the Arts Alliance has no employees and that their membership is very extensive, so they would want to limit access to board members. Chair Wilson stated he did not have a problem with the request, as long as access is limited to board members, and there is some sort of written agreement, drafted and signed between the City and the ERtAA. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MOTIN TO MOVE APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE ELK RIVER ARTS ALLIANCE TO USE THE STORAGE SPACE AT 716 MAIN STREET WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: • ACCESS TO THE STORAGE AREA BE LIMITED TO THE ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD MEMBERS • NO BUSINESS BE PERFORMED IN THAT LOCATION MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6. Housing Partnership Opportunities -Residential Rehabilitation Programs Ms. Deckert provided information detailed in the memo to the HRA dated July 7, 2008 regarding rehab programs available for Elk River residents, including: • Tri-CAP & Greater MN Housing Finance Agency • Tri-CAP Energy Conservation (Weatherization Assistance Program) • Central MN Housing Partnership Home Rental Rehab Program • Center for Energy & Environment (CEE) MN Fix-Up Fund • Center for Energy & Environment (CEE) Home Energy Loan Program Ms. Deckert noted that a total of 74 Elk River households have actually utilized the Tri-Cap programs since 1990; 72 for the Weatherization Assistance Program, and 2 utilized the CEE MN Fix-Up Fund. She noted that the Elk River Municipal Utilities offers several programs, as well. Ms. Deckert requested that the I IRA discuss and provide direction on the points listed in her memo dated July 7, 2008. Chair Wilson asked which programs are available for rental properties and which are for owner/occupied applicants. Ms. Deckert stated that most of the programs are available to homeowners and some are available to rental properties. She stated that because most of