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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 24, 2002 Page 7 Motion by Councilmember Faust to approve the use of$100,000 of HRA funds for the Housing Redevelopment Program under the dispensation of the City Manager and the Finance Manager. 3 4 Motion carried unanimously. 5 6 VII. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL. 7 None. 8 9 VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. 10 Mr. Mornson indicated there would be a Public Works Fire Facility Task Force open house in 11 February of 2003 and said there should be a presentation to Council on April 8, 2003. He then 12 said that there is a tour this Saturday and the Mayor is the official photographer. 13 14 Mr. Mornson reported that the City is making progress on the goals for 2002. 15 16 Mr. Mornson reported that he met with the candle manufacturer and they will be moving out 17 tomorrow. He then explained that they have not assembled any candles but have been moving 18 and boxing things. 19 20 Mr. Mornson said he feels the Greater Metropolitan Housing Agency annual allocation is worth 21 the expenditure because there have been 27 applications in 60 days. 22 0 Councilmember Horst had no report. 25 Councilmember Sparks noted the Community Concerts at the High School were scheduled for 26 Thursday, September 26, 2002 and said there are still tickets available. 27 28 Councilmember Sparks indicated that the Community Prevention Coalition has changed its name 29 to Family Services Collaborative and includes the Cities of St. Anthony and New Brighton. She 30 then said that funding should begin funneling in shortly and the intent of the organization is to 31 assist with school readiness and guarantee school success, mental health, and safe and stable 32 homes to keep kids out of correction systems and in school. 33 34 Councilmember Thuesen indicated he met with Faith United Methodist Church last week 35 concerning affordable housing and how that ties into the Apache Plaza redevelopment. 36 37 Councilmember Thuesen indicated that residents should have received information about the 38 November 5 election concerning the referendum for liquor licenses and Sunday sales. He then 39 said that both issues could be key to the redevelopment of Apache Plaza if the City wants to have 40 the opportunity to have a restaurant come in. He further asked residents to contact City Hall with 41 any questions they may have concerning the referendum. 42 43 Councilmember Thuesen indicated the Mayor would be giving a presentation on Liquor sales at 44 the October 22, 2002 Council meeting and invited residents to attend. 0 Councilmember Faust indicated he met with the Mayor and City Staff on September 16, 2002 to 47 discuss transportation with the University of Minnesota.