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EDC Minutes <br /> February 20, 2015 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> certificate of occupancy the first of April, at which point, the Ebenezer leasing office will <br /> be moved to the new facility and staff orientation will begin. Construction is nearing <br /> completion with cabinets and internal features being installed. There are 65 independent <br /> and assisted living apartments. Residents can stay in their room for life and still receive <br /> both independent and assisted living services as needed. One and two bedrooms will be <br /> offered ranging from 410 to 995 square feet and featuring full-size kitchen appliances, <br /> ample storage, walk-in closets, and in-unit laundry. The 32 memory care apartments will <br /> consist of two secure neighborhoods with 16 pods and dedicated outdoor spaces, open <br /> plan studios and one-bedrooms ranging from 410 to 525 square feet. The units surround <br /> the commons area where the meals and activities take place. <br /> The common spaces consist of a community room, rooftop deck & garden, movie <br /> theater, hair salon & spa room, library with public computer, guest suite for visitors, a <br /> craft room & workshop, fitness center with physical training equipment, heated <br /> underground parking, and a bus for group outings. Three meals per day will be offered <br /> with a variety of menu choices. <br /> Memory care services include dedicated specially trained staff offering 24/7 care and <br /> specialized abilities based activity programming. Both memory care and independent <br /> living rental leases are month to month. The independent living includes heat, electricity, <br /> internet and satellite T.V. services. Assisted living rentals include a large menu of <br /> homecare services, three-chef prepared meals a day, Wi-Fi-enabled pendant system, <br /> enriching activities and programing, weekly housekeeping and laundry. <br /> Ebenezer management services are part of the Fairview Health Services providing <br /> senior services since 1917. Fairview provides homecare and hospice, a visiting <br /> physician group for general care, and also affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association, <br /> and partnered with the University of Minnesota & Medical Center. <br /> Ebenezer has been receiving several phone calls with residents interested in the new <br /> facility. Eleven units have been rented consisting of 16 people. Many couples have <br /> shown interest. The Good Times Club membership will be offered acting as a founders <br /> group for the first group of renters. An informational session will be held February 27 at <br /> 10 a.m. and residents can call 763.784.7863 or go the website, <br /> www.belraeseniorliving.com. On site tours will begin April with a Grand Opening <br /> celebration June 20, 2015. A ribbon cutting ceremony is also being planned; however, <br /> no dates have been set. <br /> Chair Helgemoe thanked the presenters and asked Commissioners if there were any <br /> questions. Helgemoe asked what the price point would be for a two bedroom rental. The <br /> presenters reported that the two bedroom price is $2,200 for independent living. <br /> Helgemoe asked the price for studios. The price is $1,200 to $2,800 depending on <br /> square footage and amenities like decks etc. Helgemoe asked about the rooftop garden. <br /> The presenters clarified that they were raised gardens and not part of the roofline. <br /> Helgemoe asked about vacancy levels. It was reported that with the strong interest, <br /> Ebenezer believes they are ahead of schedule and should stay on track by the time they <br /> open. Ebenezer has also been receiving many calls about job availability. They are <br /> actively hiring and anyone interested should go to, www.fairviewebenezer.org or call the <br />