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owner of the property. Ark Development is also looking at other parcels in the City for a possible site. Nothing more to report at this time, but I've made it very clear to Ark that Mounds View is very interested in a senior housing project. GOLF COURSE Mary Saarion, Ric Minetor, myself and SEH representatives met last week to discuss the next phase of the golf course proposal. The two most immediate steps to be taken include submission of the application for the Nationwide Section 404 Permit from the Corps and initiation of the process to relocate County Ditch No. 1. I have asked Randy Thorson of SEH to develop a timeline, process and procedure outline and cost estimate for these two items. As soon as they are completed, we will submit this to you. I will be meeting with Jim O'Meara during the week of November 11th to begin developing the financial process for the implementation of the golf course proposal. This process will include not only steps for land acquisition but also the mechanisms by which the City will fund initial construction and on-going operations . I hope to have preliminary information for you at the December work session. HOUSING STOCK ANALYSIS Carla (the Planning Intern) , Tim Cruishank and I met with County representatives this week to discuss the County's programs for housing improvement loans and grants. The County has provided us with a computer printout of the houses in Mounds View which, according to County criteria, are considered substandard. We also reviewed the various different programs which are available for cities to us to assist residents in rehabbing their homes. Because programs do exist, but few people in the community are aware of them, the plan is to develop a series of housing rehab workshops which would involve County and City personnel to describe the programs and process for application. Details have not been finalized with the County, but they share our enthusiasm in this process . REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES Jim O'Meara and I have been discussing the possible alternatives the City has for development and redevelopment activities such as a Housing and Redevelopment Authority or an Economic Development Authority. The creation of either of these instruments will allow the City to better address current and future development and redevelopment _activities _such-_- as- parcel --acquisition--and system rehab projects (Mounds View Square) . The plate is rather full right now so alternatives will be available for discussion after the first of the year. 4