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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1995 and said that Rise, Inc. would appreciate whatever the City Council could provide for this project. Meals on Wheels (Requesting $2,873.00) - Maggi Novak, Program Director explained that her organization serves, Lino Lakes, Centerville, Lexington, Circle Pines and a part of the City of Blaine. Meals on Wheels is one of the programs that provide for basic needs for seniors and some handicapped persons under 60 years of age. Ms. Novak explained that CDBG funding for this program is received from other cities and because of the large increase in the number of meals requested in this area, had to look for support from other sources. She explained that in 1994, the need for the services increased 12%. In 1990, in Lino Lakes, only two (2) people were served by Meals on Wheels. Now they are serving 27 in Lino Lakes and receiving more requests every day. Lino Lakes is a rapidly growing area with senior citizens in need of this basic service. Ms. Novak brought additional information for the City Council to review. She also noted that according to the 1990 census, Anoka County has the fastest growing senior population in the metropolitan area. Council Member Neal asked if the senior citizen housing proposed for Lino Lakes would be served by Meals on Wheels. Ms. Novak explained that there has to be a need such as a mental or physical handicap that keeps that person from being able to prepare their own meals. The money will be used specifically to pay the coordinator of the program at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She also noted that federal funding has been cut drastically in the past few years. Ms. Novak also noted that she does receive some funding from the Lions Clubs and also some private funding. Persons receiving the meals must pay according to the ability. No one is ever turned away because they cannot pay. Alexandra House, Inc, (Requesting $5,000.00) - Ms. Pat Prinzevalle, Executive Director of Alexandra House, Inc. asked for funding to provide intervention services in Lino Lakes. She noted that intervention services are provided for many surrounding cities and said that Alexandra House would be excited to provide these services to Lino Lakes as well. She thank the Council for their past support and asked that questions be directed to Connie Moore, Community Programs Director. Council Member Neal noted that Alexandra House has moved and asked who is occupying the previous house. Ms. Prinzevalle explained that a program for youth will be operated from that PAGE 6