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Boulevard as an historical site. She also felt there should be a fense around the cemetery to protect it from trespassers and vanda- lism. Costs for this proposal could range from S50 for the least expensive plaque to $4,000 for a better plaque and a chain link fence. The Public Hearing was recessed at 8:10 P.M. until the next Council meeting December 21st. The Council then offered their opinions about the use of the funds. Councilman Sundland said he was concerned that no project should be included which might result in an ongoing expense to the City after the grant funds are no longer available. The Manager reported Councilman Haik had expressed her priorities for the use of the funds for (1) band shell at Central Park, (2) Sewer study, (3) Feasibility study re: moving fire station and (4) tree plantings. Councilman Stauffer said she strongly favored the funds being used for low income housing and felt if there is deter- iorating property in the City some of the funds should be set aside for an interest subsidy which will enable low income residents, especially the elderly to bring their properties up to standard. Tor. Fornell said a portion of the 1976 grant funds has been designat- ed to identify older and substandard properties which might qualify for the Minnesota Housing Financing Agency's interest subsidization and the Administrative Assistant also said the State Bank of St. Anthony had shown some interest in participating in such a program when the survey is completed. Mayor Miedtke wanted the senior citizen subsidy put on the list of suggested uses for the grant funds. fir. Vickrey was excused from the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Because of a conflict in dates, his firm will not be represented at the December 21st Council meeting. An employee assistance program, instituted by the State Legislature, to enable public and private organizations to obtain counseling for employees who are not performing to their capabilities because of personal problems resulting from family crisis, chemical dependency, mental illness, etc., was then presented. by Paul Barnett of Center City. Mr. Barnett represents the ffazelden Foundation. During his talk and film presentation he gave the economic and humanitarian justifications for participation by a community in such a program. To encourage such participation and provide an opportunity to test the program without a large financial investment being made, the State will provide 90% support the first year and 50£ the second which in the City's case, would result in an expenditure of only $330 for the first 18 months. The matter was tabled until the next Council meeting to enable the staff to find out whether similar coverage is already provided by the City's insurance carriers and to make their recommendations. The staff was also requested to prepare information, as reference, l for Council use when they meet with individual State Legislators and discuss with them the extent to which the levy limitations have affected the City's ability to deliver human services to its resi- dents. (3)