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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />April 23, 2013 <br />Page 3 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 VII. <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />continue living independently in their own home for as long as possible. She reviewed the <br />general grant objectives of the program and stated the program provides home safety <br />assessments to 25 older adults living in the City along with recommendations to make their <br />homes more safe and functional and each grant participant receives $500 to make modifications <br />to their home. She stated that all residents aged 65 or older who own their own home are eligible <br />for the program. She stated they conducted two community education sessions for residents to <br />learn about the grant and things they could do at a low cost to make their homes more safe and <br />functional. She stated they also held a three-day training course geared toward builders and <br />remodelers about communicating and marketing with older adults about aging in place. She <br />advised the home assessments to grant participants are ongoing and they will continue their <br />education and outreach with local organizations as well as providing a half day training session <br />to local businesses about aging in place and universal design. She indicated further information <br />regarding the program is available by calling (612) 238-5429 or at www.AccessSolutions.org. <br />Councilmember Jenson asked if there has been a strong demand for services in the City. <br />Ms. Boroff replied their sessions have been well attended but they have not yet reached 25 <br />participants. <br />Mayor Faust encouraged residents to contact Ms. Boroff or Ms. Wendy Webster or City <br />Manager Casey if they have questions regarding the program. I -Ie also encouraged Ms. Boroff to <br />work with Ms. Webster and City Manager Casey on outreach to the condominium associations. <br />He requested that information regarding the program be included in the City's newsletter. Ile <br />expressed the City Council's thanks to Ms. Boroff for her efforts on behalf of the City. <br />B. A Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2013-2014 GreenCorps Program Mark <br />Casey, CitManager, presentimr. <br />City Manager Casey explained the City was awarded a GreenCorp member for the 2012-2013 <br />program year and the City needs to make application to be a host site for 2013-2014. <br />Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution <br />13-035; a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2013-2014 GreenCorps Program. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. <br />City Manager Casey reminded residents of the City's annual cleanup day on Saturday, May 4"i, <br />at the Public Works Garage. He stated a flyer was included in the utility bill listing acceptable <br />items adding document shredding will be available and fluorescent bulbs accepted at no charge. <br />Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the following: <br />• April 13°i meeting of the St. Anthony New Brighton District 4283 task force meeting. <br />• April 15°i City Council work session that included discussion about storm water, City Hall <br />maintenance and improvements, social media policy, the City logo and branding, the police <br />contract, the annual League conference, and the City's annual cleanup day. <br />3 <br />