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. Page 8 <br />January 8, 1996 <br />Mounds View City Council <br />as the homeowner continues to own and occupy the property. If the property is sold, the <br />loan is re-paid. <br />Mayor Linke asked how CDBG funds are allocated to the City of Richfield. <br />Mr. Nordquist explained that they are asub-grantee to Hennepin County. They receive a <br />portion of the county funds, based upon a allocation criteria. Richfield receives <br />approximately $250,000 annually. One/third of these funds are applied toward housing <br />rehab programs, 1/3 goes toward acquisition for a low income housing ownership (1st <br />time home buyer program). <br />Mr. Nordquist informed the council members that Richfield's Remodeling Fair will be held <br />on Saturday, January 27th at the Richfield High School and invited them to attend. <br />B. Consideration of Resolution No. 4881, Approving the Hire of John Hammerschmidt as <br />a Regular Employee in the Position of Golf Course Superintendent. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to approve Resolution No. 4881, Approving the <br />Hire of John Hammerschmidt as a Regular Employee in the Position of Golf Course <br />Superintendent. <br />VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried <br />C. Consideration of Resolution No. 4884, Ramsey County Priorities for CDBG Home <br />Funds Distribution. <br />Ms. Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator, explained that Ramsey County <br />distributes the CDBG funds and Home Investment Partnership Act per project. They have <br />asked each community to help them set priorities for the distribution of the funds. She <br />stated Jennifer Bergman and herself sat down and picked the top five. They have also <br />received input from Julie Trude. The top five staff included were: <br />1) Rehabilitation of Rental Property <br />2) Removal of dilapidated structures <br />3) Job Creation Activities <br />4) Rehabilitation of Owner Occupied Single Family Homes <br />5) New Affordable Housing Construction <br />Ms. Trude noted that in the past CDBG funds have allowed the city to make handicap <br />accessible park buildings at Groveland and Hillview. She stated it has continued to be one <br />• of the city's goals to continue to upgrade the park buildings as neighborhood meeting <br />