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the EDA on a case-by-case basis. 8. Prior to approval by the EDA for participation in the Program, properties over 50 years old must be evaluated for historical significance. This will be accomplished by forwarding general property information and a property photo to the Minnesota Historical Society for review. The EDA will not enter into a purchase agreement or award funding for demolition on a property which qualifies for the National Registry of Historical Structures. Staff has determined that the subject property meets the characteristics as noted in items 1 and 2. Because the property meets at least 1 of the 4 outlined criteria;it must also meet item numbers 5-8 of the policy to be considered for purchase by the EDA. As noted,the proposed property meets the criteria in item numbers 5, 6 and 7 . The city has not yet proceeded with the requirements of item number 8, which requires a historical significance evaluation. This will be completed if the EDA requests staff to proceed with acquiring the property. DISCUSSION Due to the size of the lot and the surrounding neighborhood, the subject lot may be a candidate for acquisition with CDBG funds recently approved for the HRP program from Ramsey County. These funds will become available July 1, 1999. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED 1) Approve the request for participation in the Housing Replacement Program for the property located at 2225 Hillview Road and direct staff to prepare a resolution authorizing funding(either through TIF or CDBG)for the demolition of the single family home for redevelopment purposes. 2) Deny the request for participation in the Housing Replacement Program, which would authorize funding for demolition of the existing home and direct staff to draft a resolution rejecting the request. s-------t Steve Dorgan,Hosinginspector 612/717-4023 email steved@rcmnet.org Attachments: 1) Location Map—2225 Hillview Road 2) Letter of Request—Jean Johnson