HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 24, 1977OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
JANUARY 24, 1977
The Meeting was called to order at 7:22 p.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to name Karen DeBruin secretary
for the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF MEETING
Mayor Nawrocki stated that this was the second of two hearings called
for the purpose of discussing the Community Development Block Grant
funds which were available.
Present from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority were Roger Jensen,
Assistant Director; Sam VanTassel, Community Development Specialist; and
Phil Honsey, HRA Intern.
Mr. Jensen stated that the Housing staff had taken the activities
proposed at the first hearing and applied HUD's ranking formula to them.
He presented this to the Council at this time:
Proposed Activity #II-Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program (plus
funds designated for Anoka County Community Action Winterization
Program) Estimated Rating--77 points
Proposed Activity #2--Acquisition of Vacated Residential Structures
(Rehabilitate then re-sell or rent)
Estimated Rating--77 points
Proposed Activity #3--Barrier Free Sidewalk and Rest Areas for Stinson
Project plus Stoplights at 39th Avenue Intersection
Estimated Rating--52 points
Proposed Activity #4--Fifth Street Project (Sidewa]ks, Streets, Curbs,
Etc., to be Tied to Rehabilitation Program)
Estimated Rating--47 points
Proposed Activity #5--Information Referral Service
Estimated Rating--47 points
Proposed Activity #6--Senior Citizen Center
Estimated Rating--37 points
Proposed Activity #7--Fifth Street Storm Sewer
Estimated Rating--32 points
Proposed Activity #8--Acquisition of Commercial/Residential Buildings
in CBD Estimated Rating--22 points
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Proposed Activity #9--Provide Barrier Free Sidewalks and Curbs in CBD
Estimated Rating--22 points
Proposed Activity /lO--49th Avenue Storm Sewer
Estimated Rating--22 points
Mr. Jensen explained that the first two activities would have a very
good chance of being funded. He stated that the HRA staff would be
looking for alternate sources of funding for things that will not
apply under this grant program. He noted that there are millions of
grant dollars that go un-applied for.
The Council attempted to come up with a higher rating on some of the
activities, particularly the Fifth Street Storm Sewer Project.
Mr. Jensen pointed out that this year, more so than in the past, the
ranking formula is quite clear. "If you really have to fight to get
them (the proposed activities) to relate to the formula, tl~en you
might be fighting a losing battle.I'
Mr. Jensen noted that the HRA staff recommended applying for funding
on the first two activities.
Councilman Norberg noted that activities #4, 7, and perhaps 8 and 9
are things that would be unique to Columbia Heights, things that
other communities wouldn't be applying for.
Mr. Jensen explained that the competition is for the money in general,
not necessarily in particular areas. He noted that, as these activities
related to the formula, there was a possibility they would not be worth
pursuing. He further stated that if the Council wished the HRA staff to
write applications for these activities, they would do so.
Mayor Nawrocki asked how many points would be needed to qualify for
grant money. He was told that this depends on what kinds of activities
other communities submitted. It was noted that the maximum points
possible would be ninety, considering the ten points for "Serious
Threat to Health or Safety" would not be applicable.
The Council was polled to see which activities they would like to see
applications written for.
The Housing staff was directed to write applications for Proposed Activity
#1: Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program; Proposed Activity #2:
Acquisition of Vacated Residential Structures; Proposed Activity #4:
Fifth Street Project; and, time permitting, Proposed Activity #3:
Barrier Free Sidewalk and Rest Areas for Stinson Project plus Stoplights
at 39th Avenue Intersection.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges to adjourn a~ $:0~ p~/m. Roll Call:
All Ayes ~ ' ~' /
Bruce'"G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Secretary