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ok Little Can <br />dQd <br />COMMUNITY PRIDE <br />1953 - 2003 <br />51.5 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 <br />(651) 766 -4029 / FAY: (651) 766-4048 <br />wwwci.11ttle- cauada.mmus <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Mayor Fahey & Members of the City Council <br />FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator <br />DATE: November 21, 2003 <br />RE: Suburban I -IRA Levy & Housing Resource Center <br />MAYOR <br />Michael I. Fahey <br />CO UNCLE, <br />Jim LaValle <br />iidatt Anderson <br />Rick Montour <br />Bill Blesener <br />ADAITAIsTRATOR <br />Joel R. Hanson <br />Attached is the previous correspondence pertaining to the contemplated suburban Ramsey County HRA <br />levy. Commissioner Wiessner has contacted me since the mailing of the November 4`h letter to the <br />County Commissioners. She asked if we would support a reduced levy (1/2 the proposed amount) if the <br />dollars went to support the Housing Resource Center (HRC). I informed her that I was not familiar <br />enough with that entity to know if would be of interest to us or not, even though I have heard favorable <br />comments about their activities from other communities. <br />Staff from HRC contacted me to discuss their programs and services. (Attached are materials they <br />provided me with describing their operation.) I know that the Ramsey County Board is very concerned <br />about affordable housing opportunities. I'm also aware that a proactive approach to housing <br />maintenance can help a community avoid future problems from code enforcement or substandard <br />housing issues. While I believe Little Canada's housing stock is generally in good shape, that may not <br />be the case going forward as the age of our housing increases. <br />From what I've learned, Little Canada may be in the minority with the position we have taken with the <br />HRA levy. I also understand the County Board (HRA) will be making a decision shortly on this issue. <br />As a result, I felt it was appropriate to provide you with this information in the event we wanted to <br />revise our position. While I do believe there would be benefits to our community from the types of <br />programs offered by HRC, I'm not sure of the economic return in terms of potential tax dollars invested. <br />If you are comfortable with our previous stance, no action is necessary. If you feel modifications to our <br />earlier position are appropriate, then I will await your direction. <br />cc: Commissioner Wiessner <br />