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The City Council will decide whether the program will continue; DeGrande has not yet purchased more houses. <br />She said the hope is that a second phase of the program will kick off this spring, involving financial incentives for <br />homeowners working on remodeling projects. <br />Officials haven't yet worked out the specifics, but the program could include rebates, building permits, or other special <br />services, such as having a single building inspector assigned to your project. <br />DeGrande said they're trying to give homeowners the "extra little kick they would need to bump them over the fence" on <br />development projects. <br />They also might begin a home tour, showcasing what homeowners themselves have done to remodel. <br />"I hope the city of Coon Rapids can continue with the program," Fulwider said. "It's just such a fantastic idea." <br />Bryna Godar is a University of Minnesota student on assignment for the Star Tribune. <br />© 2011 Star Tribune <br /> <br />Page 2 of 2StarTribune - Print Page <br />2/28/2012http://www.startribune.com/printarticle/?id=139170339