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-72. ~ublic Hearing Mayor Hardin called the public hearing to order at 7:07 p.m. Presentation Mayor Hardin stated that CDBG funds are Limited to funding projects that benefit the handicapped, senior citizens and low to moderate income persons, planning projects and historical preservation. Ramsey's estimated allocation for 1995 CDBG is in the mount of $34,769.00. Several organizations submitted request for funding. ~icki Perry, representing CEA_P, presented a background of their services and requested $2,000 in funding from the City of Ramsey. ~aggi Novak, representing Meals on Wheels, requested $3,500 from the City of Ramsey to help in funding the increased requests for their food services. !esse Ellingworth, representing North Suburban Consumer Advocates for the Handicapped, Inc. (NSCAH), described the Disability Awareness Program that they would like to introduce to the fourth grade students at the Ramsey Elementary School. Mr. Ellingworth requested $2,000 for such program. Marilyn Farine[Ia, representing RISE, described their services and requested $3,000 to ~ssist in funding two mini-vans. Cathey Weidmann, representing the Senior Outreach Program, requested $2,803 from the City of Ramsey to help them continue providing services to seniors and disabled adults. Marianne Reich, representing ARC of Anoka County, explained their services and ~equested funding in the amount of $1,000. _No one was present representing the Alexandra House. They had submitted a request of . ~3,000 to help fund their Emergency Shelter Program. Mayor Hardin stated that the intent tonight is to accept the requests and on February 14, ~995, make a final determination. City Administrator Schroeder stated that the City is also requesting some funding for a park El and to update the housing element of the Comprehensive Plan. The last time that was gone was 1980. The Storm Sewer Plan should also be updated. He also mentioned the ~efurbishment of the old town hall. Mr. Schroeder reported that last year ACCAP Constructed a house in Ramsey using CDBG funds. It was the first home built with this ~e of funding. He stated that the public service agencies have requested a total of about $17,000. ~otion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to close ~he public hearing. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Zimmerman and Beahen. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeyer. The public hearing adjourned at 7:37 p.m. City Council/January 24, 1995 Page 4 of 15 ; I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I