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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />OCTOBER 28, 1992 <br />LeBarron reported that the North 5uburban Senior <br />Council is always assessing the needs of seniors in the <br />community. The Council is currently working with the <br />City's Parks and Recreation Director to identify needs <br />of older adults in Little Canada in the hope of <br />expanding and adding additional programs. LeBarron <br />quoted 1990 Census data which shows the growing numbers <br />of seniors in the suburban areas, thus the growing need <br />for services. <br />LeBarron reported on decreasing funding that the Senior <br />Council is faced with from various sources, and <br />reported that this is why they are now looking to <br />cities for future support. <br />Hanson quoted statistics provided by the Senior Council <br />which indicate that Little Canada has 1,244 residents <br />over the age of 60. Those statistics indicate that of <br />that amount 235, or 19%, are receiving benefits from <br />the Senior Program. Hanson also noted the $4,354 <br />funding request being made by the Senior Council. <br />Scalze asked if those numbers include the seniors who <br />participate in the Market Place Morning Talks. <br />LeBarron reported that the numbers may be greater than <br />indicated, and reported that a fair number of seniors <br />receiving benefits do come into the senior center for <br />services, in addition to receiving meals-on-wheels, <br />transportation services, etc. <br />Blesener asked if the 19% figure was fairly common <br />throughout the surrounding communities. <br />LeBarron replied that 20 to 25% appears to be the norm, <br />with Roseville having a higher percentage, but also a <br />higher population base of individuals over age 60. <br />Scalze felt that since the Senior Center was located in <br />the far west end of Roseville, this might be more of an <br />enticement for Roseville seniors to use it. <br />LeBarron noted that the Center is open to all seniors <br />aged 55 or older. <br />Hanson noted that Little Canada has the #1 status in <br />property taxes, therefore, the City is watching every <br />penny it spends. However, Hanson reported that the <br />Council will consider this request seriously. It was <br />noted that the 1993 Budget had not yet been finalized. <br />CHARITABLE The City Administrator reported that at the direction <br />GAMBLING of the Council, a committee has met to look some <br />ISSUES concerns which have been raised with regard to <br />Page 7 <br />