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MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1993 PAGE 3 ITEM P -4, CONTRACT FOR RELOCATION SERVICES FOR THE 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Administrator Hoyt stated that the acquisition of the property at 2061 West Larpenteur has three distinct aspects; (1) acquisition, (2) relocation and (3) demolition. The residents of the house must be relocated and she discussed relocation requirements with Ramsey County Block Grant officials. They advised using a relocation specialist to guarantee that the required procedures are followed in a timely way, that the residents will be relocated by people who are accustomed to working with individuals in a similar situation and that the city staff can proceed with the arranging for the acquisition and demolition of the property. Staff recommends hiring the firm of Conworth for relocation services at an hourly rate of $65 /hour with a maximum cost of $2,470.00. The cost will be covered from the $110,000 in the CDBG grant. After brief discussion, Councilmember Gehrz made the motion to hire Conworth, Inc. for a maximum cost of $2,470.00. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM P -5, SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETING /WORKSHOP FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1993. Mayor Baldwin requested a special meeting /workshop be held Saturday, October 16, 1993 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to further define the goals to guide the council and staff over the next few months. All councilmembers will be in attendance as well as Administrator Hoyt. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NOTED Administrator Hoyt mentioned that a Proclamation was included in the agenda from the Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce proclaiming "Manufacturers Week" in Falcon Heights from October 18 through October 22. This is to recognize the importance of manufacturing employment and business activity in the state's economy. 1. Human Rights Commission Minutes of September 21, 1993 2. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of August 12, 1993 and September 9, 1993