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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 25, 1990 Meath invited the Council to look at Lake Square Senior Apartments in White Bear, reporting that these units are Section 8 subsidized and are exactly what Little Canada needs. Meath also reported on seniors~ need for garages. Meath reported that the rents at Garden Terrace Apartments are $495 per month, and after subsidies, residents pay from $44 per month up to $305 per month, Meath pointed out, therefore, that it is possible to build affordable senior housing with rents at $495 per month and not the $600 to $700 per month quoted by developers. Meath also reported that if a person has a dire need, it is possible to get them into subsidized housing almost immediately. Meath estimated that there was a need in Little Canada for about 5o additional senior units. Fahey reported that it is distressing to see that the majority of residents in the Garden Terrace Apartments are not from Little Canada. Blesener asked if Meath felt that an apartment complex was a better option for seniors that what was previously submitted to the Council as The Cottages. Meath stated that she did since an apartment complex provided more of a community for the seniors. Fahey instructed staff to invite Meath to attend any future Council meetings at which the issue of senior housing is scheduled for discussion. FINAL PLAT Fahey noted the request of Ronald Palmen for final MID OAKS plat approval for Mid Oaks Addition. The Planning ADDITION Commission has recommended approval. It was pointed out that this final plat was previously approved by the City Council, however, approval lapsed since the plat was not recorded with the County within the required time limit. Scalze asked if the issue of drainage easements has been resolved. Mr. Palmen informed Council that the issue of drainage easements has been addressed. The only issue pending is the engineering of watermain improvement. Page 5