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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 Council Member Kuether rescinded her motion. Council Member Neal rescinded his second to the motion. Council Member Kuether moved to continue the public hearing to February 12, 1996 at 6:45 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson asked if at the end of the continued hearing on February 12, 1996 and there are still unresolved issues, could the public hearing be continued again. Mr. Hawkins said yes. Mr. Schumacher said that the appropriate staff will be present at the next Council meeting so that all questions can be addressed. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING, RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE USE OF THE 1996-1997 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that this public hearing is to allow citizens and agencies the opportunity to request CDBG dollars. All projects must benefit primarily low income persons or households or clean up conditions of slum and blight. The dollars are from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (Federal dollars). All requirements of the grant, including insurance requirements, must be met by the sub -grantees of the City of Lino Lakes. Anoka County has informed the city of Lino Lakes that the City has an estimated $37,605.00 for 1996-1997 activities. Comments and requests for funding will be received at this public hearing and the City Council will make a final allocation decision at the February 12, 1996 regular Council meeting. The following agencies have submitted requests for CDBG funding for grant year 1996- 1997: Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) $4,328.00 Alexandra House $5,000.00 Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) $1,000.00 Forest Lake Area Youth Service Bureau (FLYSB) $5,000.00 North Anoka Meals on Wheels $3,733.00 Rise $2,500.00 City Projects: Lino Lakes Senior Coordinator Program (Wages, PERA, FICA, Mileage, Classes) $16,044.00 Total Requests $37,605.00 Mr. Schumacher noted that several of the above mentioned organizations have previously submitted their request in writing and a copy of each request was included in the Council packets. He also noted that representatives from several of the organizations are in the PAGE 16