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Mounds View City Council January 10,2011 <br /> • Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> D. Resolution 7721, Approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Greater <br /> Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) for Housing Resource Center <br /> (HRC)and Loan Administration and Underwriting Services. <br /> City Administrator Ericson stated the Resolution before the Council this evening would provide <br /> the City with housing resource services along with administrative and underwriting services on <br /> future home loans. The City has worked with GMHC since 2001. He reviewed the proposed <br /> fees in detail and recommended Council approve the service agreement. <br /> Council Member Stigney questioned why the agreement did not state the fees would be paid by <br /> the borrower. City Administrator Ericson indicated not all fees would be covered by the <br /> borrower as they may not be able to cover all of these expenses. <br /> Suzanne Snyder, GMHC, explained which fees would be covered by the resident and which <br /> would be the responsibility of the City. <br /> Council Member Mueller indicated the six month synopsis provided by GMHC shows that over <br /> 300 families in Mounds View have been serviced by the Housing Resource Center. She felt the <br /> expense to this organization was well worth its value in assistance provided to the community. <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7721, <br /> Approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation <br /> (GMHC) for Housing Resource Center (HRC) and Loan Administration and Underwriting <br /> Services. <br /> Mayor Flaherty indicated residents were in need and this program would greatly benefit the <br /> housing stock. <br /> Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. <br /> C. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 853, Amending Title 1000 of <br /> the City Code. <br /> Community Development Director Roberts reviewed the proposed Ordinance amendments with <br /> the Council. He explained the code dealt with building and development regulations within the <br /> City. It was staff's opinion that reviewing contractors licensing could be completed at a staff <br /> level, with updates made to Council. Staff recommended introduction of the Ordinance with the <br /> proposed changes. <br /> Council Member Mueller questioned when plan check fees could be reimbursed. Community <br /> Development Director Roberts explained a scenario when the reimbursement would be feasible. <br /> Mayor Flaherty asked how much plan check fees were for the City of Mounds View. <br /> • Community Development Director Roberts indicated that plan check fees were regulated by the <br />