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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 Page 3 continue living independently in their own home for as long as possible. She reviewed the general grant objectives of the program and stated the program provides home safety assessments to 25 older adults living in the City along with recommendations to make their homes more safe and functional and each grant participant receives $500 to make modifications to their home. She stated that all residents aged 65 or older who own their own home are eligible for the program. She stated they conducted two community education sessions for residents to learn about the grant and things they could do at a low cost to make their homes more safe and functional. She stated they also held a three-day training course geared toward builders and remodelers about communicating and marketing with older adults about aging in place. She advised the home assessments to grant participants are ongoing and they will continue their education and outreach with local organizations as well as providing a half day training session to local businesses about aging in place and universal design. She indicated further information regarding the program is available by calling (612) 238-5429 or at www.AccessSolutions.org. Councilmember Jenson asked if there has been a strong demand for services in the City. Ms. Boroff replied their sessions have been well attended but they have not yet reached 25 participants. Mayor Faust encouraged residents to contact Ms. Boroff or Ms. Wendy Webster or City Manager Casey if they have questions regarding the program. He also encouraged Ms. Boroff to work with Ms. Webster and City Manager Casey on outreach to the condominium associations. He requested that information regarding the program be included in the City's newsletter. He expressed the City Council's thanks to Ms. Boroff for her efforts on behalf of the City. B. A Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2013-2014 GreenCorps Program. Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting. City Manager Casey explained the City was awarded a GreenCorp member for the 2012-2013 program year and the City needs to make application to be a host site for 2013-2014. Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 13-035; a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2013-2014 GreenCorps Program. Motion carried unanimously. VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. City Manager Casey reminded residents of the City's annual cleanup day on Saturday, May 0, at the Public Works Garage. He stated a flyer was included in the utility bill listing acceptable items adding document shredding will be available and fluorescent bulbs accepted at no charge. Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the following: • April 13th meeting of the St. Anthony New Brighton District #283 task force meeting. • April 15`h City Council work session that included discussion about storm water, City Hall maintenance and improvements, social media policy, the City logo and branding, the police contract, the annual League conference, and the City's annual cleanup day.