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I Mayor Hodson stated that he felt that seven weeks without a driveway was intolerable, and asked 2 that Mike Mornson do the appropriate follow-up with WSB to resolve the problem, and prevent 3 any similar problems for other residents. 4 Mornson stated that Hank Abbott is the head contractor with WSB and that he would contact 5 him about the problem. 6 Paulette Tombarge, 3013 Wilson Street Northeast, came forward to support what her neighbor, 7 Bob Nehring, had stated this evening. She thanked the Council for their attention to the matter. 8 IV. CONSENT AGENDA. 9 1. Consider May 23, 2002 Council meeting minutes. 10 2. Consider licenses and permits. 11 3. Consider payment of claims. 12 4. Resolution 02-051 re: Amendment to local government information systems (LOGIS). 13 5. Resolution 02-052 re: Community Development Block Grand and HOME Programs. 14 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the Consent 15 Agenda. 16 Motion carried unanimously. 17 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 18 None. 19 VI. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF. 20 A. Presentation from the Housing Resource Center. 21 Mornson stated that The Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC)was 22 something that they looked into under direction of Mayor Hodson where existing 23 homeowners could qualify for low interest loans for the purpose of doing home 24 improvements. 25 Carolyn Olson, President of The Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation of the Twin 26 Cities, introduced Jennifer Bergman, Director of the Housing Resource Center, who was 27 present to provide the Council with a presentation on the Greater Metropolitan Housing 28 Corporation: 29 History of GMHC: 30 • GMHC was created in 1970 by major Minneapolis businesses. 31 • With the primary purpose to improve the availability and quality of affordable 32 housing for low and moderate-income families and individuals. 33 GMHC Mission Statement: 34 • "To preserve, improve and increase affordable housing for low and moderate 35 income individuals and families, as well as assist communities with housing 36 revitalization."