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ML -2- areas. In this context, St. Anthony might qualify. Civic Beautification - especially diseased tree removal; severely restrictive to the point of being non-fundable Administration - fully fundable. The City had in the past estimated and earmarked ten percent of the funds for administration and in this case would be $4 ,500. • Energy Studies - a chance of funding if for private individuals, but severely restrictive Bike Paths - no longer fundable Fire and Life Safety Compliance in the Community Center - only those areas used primarily by low to moderate income people which, in the case of St. Anthony, would probably be those areas used by the senior citizens. Mr. Elmberg also noted that funds could be made available for rent assistance at the mobile home park in the way of subsidizing pad rental in much the same manner as assistance to apartment dwellers under the Section 8 program. Mr. Berg noted, however, that Metro H.R.A. is currently studying a similar program and it might be wise to wait and see how- that program develops so as to possibly make use of those funds. Following this discussion it was agreed that due to H.U.D. restrictions and the emphasis for the monies to be spent on low to moderate income housing, the alternatives are, realistically, monies for the senior housing project, rehabilitation of existing residential housing, and rehabilitation of multi-family dwellings. It was the consensus of the members that because of allocated but unspent monies from pre- vious years, no more should be earmarked for multiple dwellings at this time. - It was the opinion of the members that there is a need in St. Anthony for residential rehabilitation. It was noted the City has been participating in ther:"JFA rehabilitation program for several years with little response. It was acknowledged, however, that the income limit in this case is $5, 000. Under the provisions of CDBG program, the income limits could be as high as $16 ,100 . The members will also recommend the program be targeted primarily to senior citizens. Mr. Elmberg also noted that the average cost of residential rehabili- tation last year in Hennepin County was $4 ,500. Mr. Elmberg stated that for single family rehabilitation projects, the County will handle nearly all of the administrative tasks, including publicity for which the County has separate funds available for use. The primary duty for local staff is referral. Consideration was also given to allocating some monies for the senior housing project. The members agreed this should be done, but that it should not be earmarked for the majority of the funds because: the project would not exclusively benefit St. Anthony residents; the project has not been finalized at this time; the allocations can • readily be adjusted if the circumstances justify doing so. The members agreed that ten percent of the funds should be allocated for administration.