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10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />January 12, 2010 <br />Page 3 <br />VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. <br />A. Resolution No. 10-012, Approving the Contract with Greater Metropolitan Housing <br />Corporation. Suzanne Snyder, Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, presenting, <br />Ms. Suzanne Snyder, Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC), provided a <br />PowerPoint presentation on the 2009 activities of GMHC's HousingResource Center, focusing <br />on the following information: <br />• History of GMHC <br />• Services/programs provided by GMHC <br />• 2009 GMHC program activity <br />• Funding Sources for GMHC services/programs in the City of St. Anthony <br />Ms. Snyder stated in the past information about GMHC's programs has been included in the City <br />newsletter and newspapers. However, referrals seem to be coming from word of mouth. Ms. <br />Snyder indicated prior to Spring, she would like to have discussions with staff about looking at <br />more directed activity in getting the word out to St. Anthony residents, possibly through direct <br />mailings, block clubs, etc. <br />Councilmember Stille asked if the loan program is still being run with zero delinquencies. Ms. <br />Snyder replied that she has not heard of any delinquencies. She will verify this and email the <br />information to City Manager Morrison tomorrow. <br />Councilmember Stille pointed out that information residents have received through calls about <br />GMHC programs could lead to improvement projects funded in a way other than through GMHC <br />financing. He asked if GMHC has provided information to the Kiwanis or Chamber of <br />Commerce in the past. Ms. Snyder replied that she spoke at a Chamber of Commerce meeting <br />last year, which resulted in a loan. She stated GMHC is anxious to speak in front of community <br />groups and she would be happy to speak to organizations as requested by the City. <br />Mayor Faust suggested when Ms. Snyder meets with City staff that they discuss the idea of <br />providing information to the Vital Aging Council. He asked if there is an income limit with the <br />GMHC programs. Ms. Snyder replied there is no income limit with the Revolving Loan <br />Program. The Rehab Incentive Program includes an income limit of approximately $96,000. <br />Mayor Faust stated his support of providing a model that is financially and environmentally <br />sustainable. He noted this would involve best management practices on how to take an older <br />house and convert it into a home that is not only economically feasible and energy efficient, but <br />also cost effective. <br />Mayor Faust noted that previously when the Council considered the contract with GMHC the <br />HousingResource Center was looked at as an alternative to initiating a housing maintenance <br />code. <br />