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WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510 <br /> <br /> October 6, 1980 <br /> <br />The Honorable Thomas Gamec <br />Mayor of Ramsey <br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. <br />Anoka, Minnesota 55303 <br /> <br />Dear Mayor Gamec: <br /> <br /> I'm writing to let you know of a newly created position in <br />my Minnesota office which I feel will be of value to you as the <br />leader of a Minnesota community. We have appointed Evelyn Flom <br />as our "Grants Coordinator" to help you and other~local leaders <br />work w~th government agencies to obtain available funds for-local <br />projects. <br /> <br /> As you know, there are many government programs tailored to <br />be of assistance to your community. But, having_been <br />Washington for more than a year now, I can well understand the <br />problems local governments have working with the federal <br />agencies. Often times local communities are unaware of available <br />funds and, even if the awareness exists, it is difficult to work <br />one's way through the bureaucratic tangle. <br /> <br /> Consequently, I have created this ~futl~time~posi~ion to helps- <br />communities Obtain federal fundsl Since_~aking office, Evelyn ~ <br />has been working for me as.a'caseworker-~responsible_~o~ helping ~ <br />individuals who have problems with the~federat-government. She-- <br />has done an excellent job and I~am~ure she will be most-helpful <br />to you in your dealings with the federal agencies. <br /> <br /> A good deal of thought has been given to the objective of <br />the program. Basically, I hope to better inform Minnesota <br />communities of the federal programs available and assist them in <br />obtaining funds. In developing this program, though, I would <br />like your input. Recognizing that there already exists expertise <br />throughout the state in dealing with certain agencies, I would <br />like your thoughts as to how we can best serve you. For this <br />purpose, I have enclosed a questionnaire and I would appreciate <br />~t if you would complete it and return it to me in the enclosed, <br />addressed envelope. Certainly feel free to depart from the <br />format provided--your personal observations are what we are <br />seeking. <br /> <br /> A series of seminars is being scheduled throughout the state <br />to acquaint local government with available federal grants and <br /> <br /> <br />