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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING December 9, 1985 Page Three Mr. Volk suggested for the purposes of erosion control requiring driveways over road easements be constructed of a hard surface. This could be part of the street contract. SENIOR TRANSPORTION PROGRAM PRESENTATION - STEVE KLINE - ANOKA COUNTY CAP Mr. Kline, Planning Director for the Anoka County Community Action Program (CAP) appeared before the Council to explain a proposed transportation service for the seniors in Lino Lakes, Centerville, and Circle Pines. He presented some brochures which outline activities CAP is currently involved with in Anoka County in the areas of housing, senior transportation, pre-school programming and very broad focus on Senior activities. His visit tonight is to update the Council on the progress of their ability to provide transportation services for seniors in this area. The Community Action Program (CAP) has met with the Anoka County Senior Transportation Advisory Committee and have proposed that CAP start a small scale transportation program in this area. The final details have not yet been worked out but the program has been approved by the Anoka County Senior Transportation Advisory Committee. He is inviting comments from the Council. The program will be funded by Title III U.S. Older American Act administered through the Metropolitan Council and granted to Anoka County. There is a need for senior transportation in this area however the extent of the need is not known and CAP will be operating a demonstration project to run from February 1,,1986 through June 30, 1986. This will determine if there is a real need for the. service. The service itself was explained by Mr. Kline as well as their background in the area of senior transportation. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked if Mr. Kline was _aware .of Metro Mobility. Mr. Kline said yes this service relates to handicapped transporta- tion and is part of MTC. This does not involve seniors other than if they are handicapped. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked about the Senior Older Americans Act and asked what Anoka County's share of Title III is. Mr. Kline said very small; Ramsey and Hennepin Counties have established programs and these end up being refunded by Title III. Anoka County is just starting and this is the first year they have been funded. Mr. Marier asked how the cost of this proposed program is going to be prorated back to the cities. Mr. Kline explained that funding will be 31% by the Community Action Program, Title III is providing funding and the riders will be asked to provide 750 for each one way trip. There is no cost to the City. 215