HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg314November 8, 1976 Page 4
Engineer Hubbard stated that there is 16.7 million dollars
available which will be divided into two categories. Seventy
percent of this money will go to areas where the unemployment is
greater than the national average, or 7.9 %. Mounds View is 8.9 %.
The remaining 30% of the money will go to areas where the unemploy-
ment is from 6.5% to 7.9 %. Any money that is left over will go to
areas where the unemployment percentage is under 6.5 %.
Engineer Hubbard reviewed the unemployment percentage for the
different counties and stated that the average for the nine county
metro area is 5.2 %. There are only two counties in Minnesota
where the percentage is higher than the national average. Since
Mounds View's percentage of unemployment is greater than the
national average they will be included in the category where 70%
of the money will go.
Councilmember Baumgartner explained that the building was originally
a six sided building but this was discussed by the Park & Recreation
Commission at length and it was decided we would go with the four
sided building. A four sided building is less expensive and was
generally felt that the six sided building wouldn't fit in as well.
Councilmember Shelquist asked why Silverview Park was deleted.
Engineer Hubbard stated that one of the requirements to make the
project legal was that the City must own the property on every
proposed project. At the present time the entire Silverview
Park has not been acquired. Also, it looks like we may be able to
get funding for the additional acerage and can then apply out of
the LAWCON grant.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the object of the grant is
to put people to work right now and the project must start con-
struction within 90 days. This is why the City went to an existing
building, so we wouldn't have to go through a design phase.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the location for a building
at Silverview Park is not pinpointed yet either.
Administrator Achen reviewed the layout of the facilities within
the proposed park shelter for the residents that were present at
the meeting. He explained that the City has tried to cut down
on vandalism with this building. Councilmember Baumgartner stated
that when this building was used in New Hope they tried to make
them as vandal proof as possible but because of some of the problems
they had, they changed some things. Now Mounds View is using this
model after their changes.
Engineer Hubbard stated that the exterior of the building is of
a block that has a polished surface that that paint will wash off.
Mayor Pickar commended the City staff for their efforts in putting
the report together. He stated that once the grant is approved the
paper work really starts. Mayor Pickar also thanked Doug Bryant,
Engineer Hubbard and Admin. Achen for getting the report together.