Mr. Gilmour stated the staff would take a look at the area suggested by Mr. Stoner. Mr. Paulsen moved to approve the Center City district as a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area, Second by Mayor Furness. Mr. Stoner suggested they think about whether encompassing everything is always good. Mr. Fremling questioned who would administer the program once the area is designated. Mr. Gilmour replied that HUD will administer the program.
All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Affordable Neighborhood Housing Program Ms. Thomasson stated the City is continually trying to find ways to provide affordable housing and promote home ownership. Ms. Thomasson stated the Housing Authority is going to be selling 45 of their homes in the Madison neighborhood area in the next five years. She said some of the homes need basement work and they also want to add garages. The funds would be used for rehabilitation of basements and construction of garages. Ms. Thomasson stated another project is similar to the HART program but they acquire, demolish, and rebuild.