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Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 7.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General Business March 26, 2019 Amanda Othoudt, EDD Item Description Reviewed by Consider the amended and restated redevelopment Zack Carlton, Planning Manager plan for the City of Elk River. Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Approve, by motion, a resolution approving the amended and restated redevelopment plan. Background/Discussion In early 2014, the HRA found a need for redevelopment within the city to prevent the emergence of blighting conditions, promoting the health, safety and welfare of city residents, encourage related development and redevelopment in order to protect and improve the tax base and general economic vitality of the city. On July 7, 2014, the city approved a redevelopment plan for the HRA owner-occupied housing rehabilitation loan program which focused on properties in a small targeted area of downtown. As a result, the HRA Housing Rehabilitation loan program was implemented to assist homeowners with improving the older housing stock in the community. The program has proven to be successful. At their November 5, 2018, meeting, the HRA discussed expanding the targeted area to include the entire Urban Services District beginning in 2019. At the time, the Central MN Housing Partnership (CMHP) was the administrator of the program up until their contract lapsed on December 31, 2018. After contract and program changes in early 2019, the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) now serves as the administrator for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. At their February 4, 2019, meeting, it was the consensus of the HRA to expand the targeted area now that the new program is in place. In order to expand the boundaries for the HRA Housing Rehabilitation loan program, the city will need to amend and restate the Redevelopment Plan for the owner-occupied housing rehabilitation loan program that was adopted in 2014. The city’s Comprehensive Plan identifies key actions or strategies that are intended to accomplish the objectives for housing. These strategies include: encouraging strong residential property maintenance, supporting safe and attractive neighborhoods, promoting green building techniques, ensuring new housing and housing renovation, respecting neighboring properties and the overall character of the neighborhood. The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity