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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1997 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 97-17, ALLOCATING 1997-1998 COMMUNITY Ai DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, PAULA SCHOLER Ms. Scholer noted the City Council held a public hearing on January 13, 1997, to allow citizens and agencies the opportunity to request CDBG dollars. All projects so funded must benefit primarily low-income persons and 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 there is an estimated $35,770.00 available for 1997-1998 activities. Ms. Scholer stated staff recommends allocating funding per the City Administrator's recommendation and adoption of Resolution No. 97 - 17. Council Member Neal suggested increasing funding to ACCAP and Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau by $500 each and to reduce the requests from Community Emergency Assistance Program and ARC of Anoka and Ramsey Counties by $500 each. He noted that the two organizations which help Lino Lakes residents the most are ACCAP and the Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau. Council Member Lyden inquired regarding whether there is a minimum funding amount to consider due to administrative procedures. Mr. Schumacher explained the amount of administration involved with each new applicant is considerable and is the reason staff supports $1,000 as a reasonable threshold. This level of funding is also recommended by Anoka County. Ms. Schloer explained Anoka County recommends the minimum amount of $5,000 between all cities and staff is recommending $1,000 as the Lino Lakes' minimum level of funding. Council Member Neal revised his suggestion to not fund Community Emergency Assistance Program, Inc. or ARC of Anoka and Ramsey Counties and increase funding to ACCAP and Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau by $1,000 each. Council Member Lyden expressed reservation about totally cutting funding to two organizations and providing more funding than requested to two other organizations. He indicated support for the City Administrator's recommendation. Council Member Bergeson noted the total has been reduced by $5,000 so it is reasonable to assume some will not receive the full amount requested. Council Member Neal stated he will reconsider. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 17. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97-17 can be found at the end of these minutes. PAGE 2 •