HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 26,1975Official Proceedings
Special Meeting of the City Council
August 26, 1975
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The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz,
Heintz, Norberg, Land-present. Nawrocki-absent. Mr. Otterson
introduced members of the Downtown Development Council present
and staff members of the Housing Authority.
Motion by Land seconded by Logacz to name Ms. Ann Mlakar secretary
pro-rem for the meeting.
Councilman Heintz indicated in his opening statement that the purpose
of calling the Public Hearing was to discuss our application for
Federal Funding under the Housing and Community Development Act
and a list of eligible activities.
Councilman Heintz pointed out that if this grant application is
favorably received by the Federal Government, then the City
Council will hold subsequent Public Hearings and discussions with
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the citizens of Columbia
Heights to discuss specific program requirements and procedures for im-
plementation. He further stated that the major emphasis with the
activities is in bringing the citizens into the Community Development
process.
Mr. Otterson presented a digest of the Community Development Act
grant application and explained that the application will first
have to be submitted to the Metro Council for the A-85 Review and
then to H.U.D. for final approval.
Ms. Cathy Petersen presented a slide presentation on the Community
Development Process and explained some of the objectives and procedures
of the Act.
Ms. Georgia Hall reviewed for the Council the "Statement of Needs."
She indicated that the needs center on the revitalization of the Central
business district, expanding upon citizen participation and rehabilitation of
the Community's housing stock. Ms. Hall also discussed and explained
a list of eligible activities that are projected for the first year of
funding. These include the rehabilitation of two commercial structures in
the Central business district.
Mr. Otterson discussed the Community Development Budget and the allocation
of funds. He pointed out that we are requesting $ 138,533, this would
be the total program activity cost.
Community Development Act Assurances and Environmental Assesments were
discussed by Mr. Robert Bentzen. He indicated that these are a necessary
part of the Act and that we will have to be in compliance with these
assurances.
Ms. Cathy Petersen reported on the Housing Assistance Plan. She
explained some of the elements involved with the plan and described some
of the goals that have been projected for the first year. She also explained
what the three year goals are and indicated that they plan to continue
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rehabilitation efforts and concentrate their efforts on family housing
as they have begun to meet the needs of the elderly and handicapped
with the construction of Parkview Vi]Ia.
Mayor Nawrocki arrived at 9:00 p.m.
A lengthy discussion roi]owed with members of the audience on the
Community Development Act. Topics discussed were: allocation of
funds, cost to the tax payers, citizen participation in the
Community Development Process. Councilman Norber9 questioned
the priority of the activities listed. Mr. Otterson pointed
out that the activities have not been prioritized, only stated. Mr. Norber9
explained that the allocations of money in fact set prioities.
Motion by Land seconded by Heintz to authorize submission of the
Community Development Act Grant Application to the Metro Council
for the A-95 Review. Roil Ca]]: Ayes Heintz, Logacz, Land,
Nawrocki. Norberg abstained, stating that he could not vote for it because
the priorities are wrong, but he would not stand in its way by voting
against it.
The meeting was adjourned at ]0:30 p.m. .,/
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Secretary