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0 04 <br />COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1989 <br />morning in Circle Pines. The purpose of the meeting was <br />to discuss the formula issue. Mr. Schumacher had prepared <br />projections of where Lino Lakes would be in ten years using <br />the current formula. He noted one proposal was that all <br />three cities would pay the same dollar amount for fire <br />protection for an $80,000.00 home. After further discussion, <br />Mr. Bisel moved this item to Old Business on tonights agenda. <br />Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried <br />unanimously. <br />PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION OF ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY <br />DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS - RESOLUTION NO. 15 - 89 <br />Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 7:40 P.M. Mr. <br />Schumacher explained that Lino Lakes is eligible for a <br />$27537.00 grant for 1989 - 1990. The purpose of the grant is <br />to assist low and moderate income residents and Mr. <br />Schumacher noted the requests for portions of the grant <br />money. <br />Mayor Benson asked if there was anyone in the audience to <br />speak to this issue. Mr. Bisel questioned the figure for <br />administrative costs and for the Senior Coordinator. Mr. <br />Schumacher explained that the City did not request <br />reimbursement for administrative expenses last year. He also <br />explained that the Senior Coordinator's salary expenses have <br />been paid from CDGB funds and her activities with the seniors <br />have increased. <br />Mr. Bisel questioned the RISE request. Mr. John Barrett of <br />RISE explained the original request was for fifty cents per <br />capita or $3,800.00. Mr. Bisel asked how he could determine <br />how many Lino Lakes residents benefit from the RISE program. <br />Mr. Barrett explained it would be difficult to determine the <br />point of origin for all individuals. Mr. Bisel explained he <br />felt Lino Lakes should pay its fair share but did not want to <br />"pick up the slack" for other communities. <br />Mr. Pat Smith, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee <br />(EDC) explained that the EDC has addressed very important <br />issues during the past year and expressed the need for <br />getting some of the projects going. He asked the Council to <br />give serious consideration to the EDC needs. <br />Mr. Bohjanen moved to close the public hearing at 7:55 P.M. <br />Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve Resolution No. 15 - 89 ear <br />marking funds as recommended by the City Administrator in his <br />memorandum of March 7, 1989. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. <br />Mayor Benson suggested the motion be amended to shift the <br />-money ear marked for city administration to the EDC <br />explaining-although the city staff will suffer the EDC <br />