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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1997 the Town Center project. Up to $4.1 million in funds will be given to communities for mixed use, transit-, and pedestrian -friendly projects. Applicants must be participants in the Local Housing Incentives Program. Staff is in the process of preparing a grant application for the Village. Projects receiving consideration must do one or more of the following: Provide access to a variety of transportation systems; link affordable housing with employment growth; intensify new and existing land use; provide mixed - income housing; and/or encourage public infrastructure that connects communities and attracts private sector investment. The City is requesting funding in several areas: To continue its refinement of the Village Master Plan as development occurs; to study the regulatory barriers to uniform design guidelines in the Village and throughout the Town Center; to define a capital improvements program for Village development; and to design a comprehensive financial program that links public and private funding sources. The City will also seek funding for a marketing study to validate the assumptions regarding the economic viability of the Village, and to develop a marketing program. Applications must include a resolution of support from the city in which the project is located. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 97 - 87. Council Member Kuether asked if the restrictions preventing commitment to low-income rental projects suggested in the past would apply. Mr. Wessel responded that diversity of housing has been built into the Village, but that there is no requirement for the rest of the City. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve Resolution No. 97 - 87 as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 87 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDER REQUESTING PRESS PUBLICATIONS (OUAD PRESS) TO DESIGNATE CONTACT PERSON TO DEAL WITH CIRCULATION QUESTIONS/CONCERNS, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher reminded Council of an appearance during the last Council meeting by a local citizen who expressed frustration with untimely delivery of the Quad Press. As this issue surfaces periodically, Mr. Schumacher suggested the need for Council to address this problem. Council Member Kuether suggested an increase in the number of publications distributed throughout the area. Council Member Neal pointed out that this publication was free of charge at its inception. At some point a charge was attached to the Quad Press. Mr. Schumacher suggested designation of a specific individual at the Quad Press headquarters who would respond to questions and/or complaints in an effort to centralize attention to problems. Council Member Neal suggested radio broadcast by Council members as an alternative to dispersing newsworthy items. Mayor Landers stated that he thinks such an idea is worth further investigation. Council Member Bergeson suggested that Mr. Schumacher contact the Quad Press and relate the suggestions made by various Council members. Council Member Bergeson moved that Mr. Schumacher be asked to contact the Quad Press and work with them on circulation problems. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 1 9 •. • •