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RESOLUTION NO. 4190 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR RENOVATION PROJECTS OF MOUNDS VIEW SQUARE WHEREAS, Ramsey County is a participating County in the Federal Governments Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and WHEREAS, the CDBG program is a federally funded program which is administered by counties and provides grant funds to assist communities in economic development and redevelopment projects, social service activities and miscellaneous municipal operations; and WHEREAS, the intent of the program is to provide benefits to low and moderate income persons and to keep communities economically viable through rehabilitation programs which increase employment opportunities and assist in the control of community decline; and WHEREAS, Paster Enterprises, owners of the Mounds View Square Shopping Center, has requested to participate in the CDBG application process to be considered for funds to rehab the Center; and WHEREAS, the improvements include improved lighting, accessibility, signage and other enhancements to bring the Center into compliance with the American Disabilities Act and to renovate the site to remain a viable commercial center which provides employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of maintaining the Center as a focal point for community commercial activity; and WHEREAS, the continued decline of the Center in terms of commercial activity, loss of jobs and structural disrepair could negatively impact the s-eeonomie-health-and-ability-to-secure-futu-r-e-comme-r-c-ial-and residential development in the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Council in and for the City of Mounds View does hereby support the CDGB application for Paster Enterprises. Adopted this of February, 1992. ATTEST: Mayor SEAL: Clerk-Administrator