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-3- January 26, 1976
MSP (Hodges - Pickar) to adopt Resolution #710 for an Advance
Refunding Bond Sale, bids to be opened 11:00 a.m. February 12,
1976 and to hold a special Council meeting to receive the bid
8:00 p.m. February 12, 1976. 4 ayes
1 nay
Councilman Shelquist stated that he feels that when you consider
the distortion of the money market he is opposed to doing this
at this time. Not opposed to giving the taxpayer a break but
it may come at a later date with a normal refunding. Mayor
Johnson explained that this resolution does not bind us to reis-
suing new bonds, it merely sets the date.
MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to authorize the administrator to sign the
agreement with Moody's Investors' Service for bonding rating
services. 5 ayes
Mayor Johnson recessed the Council meeting at 8:40 p.m. and
called to order the public hearing on Community Development needs
and objectives.
Administrator Achen stated that Congress passed the Community
Development and Housing Act in 1974. The purpose was to stimu-
late and promote housing and economic conditions for low and
moderate income. The purpose of this hearing is to receive
citizen recommendations and suggestions regarding community
development projects and needs. A similar public hearing will
be held on February 2 at which time the Council will decide
whether to submit an application and what it will be for.
Initially, Congress expected more money to be available. The
criteria for selection is based on the substance of the project,
and the economic and social characteristics of the city as
determined by the 1970 census figures. Last year our grant appli-
cation received a high ranking because it addressed housing
conditions. Mayor Johnson asked if anybody in the audience
would like to make any comments.
Alan Zepper, 5255 Irondale, asked if Mounds View has any families
who have got bad living conditions that we might be able to
help. Mayor Johnson replied that with the $25,000 grant we did
receive we will begin to assemble information on our housing
stock, and there certainly are some. Mr. Zepper further stated
that he would like a park considered in his area south of
Highway 10 and east of Long Lake Road where it is badly needed.
Marilyn Fauchald, League of Women Voters, stated that the League
has two proposals: (1) Construction of a bike ramp and pedestrian
walkway across Highway 10. She suggested that since it is a State
highway perhaps we can get State funds as well. (2) To continue
upgrading of parks.
Bonnie Carlson, 2646 Clearview, asked what the improvements were
that were put forth previously. Mayor Johnson answered that they
talked about bike trails, help in constructing a storm sewer
system, help in putting in a well, further development and
upgrading of our parks, park shelters, cleaning out some ditches,