HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrected Feb. 6, 1975Official Proceedings -26-
Special Nesting of the City Council
February 6, 175
Meeting was called to order ar 1:00 p.m. Roil Cali: Logacz, Heintz,
Plorberg, Land, hlawrocki-present. Pair. Robert Guzy, Chairman of the Downtown
Deve}opment Council, introduced members of the downtown Council. The new
Superintsndsnt of Schools,Al Osterndorf was also introduced.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land to name Kathy Sroga Secretary pro-tam
for the meeting. Roil Caii-Ril Ayes.
Mayor P~awrocki indicated that the purpose of caning the Public Hearing
was to discuss possible projects for the Community Development program
and obtain the community`s feel°rngs, suggestions and questions.
Mr. Otterson introduced Mr. Nadson and Mr. Bentzen, interns from his office,
who helped obtain and compile relevant material. Mr. Otterson briefly
explained The Community Development Act and shoa~rsd a swiss of slides
that explained the objectives, procedures and eligible projects of the
Act.
Mr. Otterson explained soma of the projects that could be undertaken if
funds wars received. He indicated that the 5th Street storm sewer system
project could be included in the list of possible projects; however
Mr. Otterson felt that such a project would rank low in priority far funding.
The process for submitting applications and criteria for funding was
presented by Mr. Madson and Mr. Bentzen.
Dollar amounts available for funding was discussed. Mr. Ottsrson indicated
he felt that Columbia Heights chances for funding wars good. Discussion
took plats on projects the funds could be used far. Several of the citizens
in attendance participated. A list of possible projects was made as follows:
1. Downtown Development
2. Flousing Rehabilitation
3. Storm Sewer (5th Street}
4. Public Safety (building}
5. Open Spats development
Nr. Otterson read from the guideiinss of the Act where a police facility
would bs ineligible for funding under this act.
Mohan by Logacz-seconded by Land to authorize the City Planner to prepare
the pre-application for review by the Council at the next melting. Pdoll
Call-Ail Ayes,
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EXPLRAT`6ON OF SEC1"6ON ~ HODSdtdG
Mattar~ by Hesntz~ secar~ded by t~larberg to ad}aurr~ at tO:SO p.m.
Brace G® Nawrockt , ~iayar
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