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for the community. We have also received a request from the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority for Ramsey's inclusion in the 1998 levy for improvements to the housing stock in Anoka County. Ms. Frolik explained that the levy is based on population and if Ramsey accepts the levy, it would be approximately $90,000 in 1998. This levy can be targeted for a project in Ramsey and the funds would be allocated accordingly. IfRamsey decides to do a publicly funded senior housing project in the community, then the levy would be assessed annually until the bonds sold by the HRA for the project are paid off. If we do not do a project in 1998, the funds would be carried over until the project is ordered. If we decide not to do a project, we can opt out of the levy in 1999, and the $90,000 collected would be expended on an alternative HRA project in Ramsey. Ms. Frolik continued that if Ramsey does a senior housing project through Anoka County HRA, the HRA develops, owns and operates the facility. The project would be subject to the review and approval of the City Council. It is anticipated that the rental fees for the units can be $150 - $200 less per month with a publicly funded project versus a privately owned facility. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolution #97-10-316 declaring intent to participate in the 1998 Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #13: Appoint Members of Comprehensive Plan Focus Groups Mayor Gamec handed out the list of names suggested for the focus group with an asterisk by 15 of the names which he is recommending. He asked that each of Council call Ms. Waite Smith with a name off the list also. Motion by Mayor Gamec and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to appoint the people recommended to the Comprehensive Plan Focus Group, contingent on acceptance of the invitation to serve. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beahen, Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: Councilmember Haas Steffen. Case #14: Report from Finance Committee 1) Receive Recommendation to Authorize Hiring of Public Works Maintenance Worker Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to authorize hiring Brian Ihnot as a full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker at an annual salary of $22,152 ($10.65 per hour), contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including a drug and alcohol test, and on satisfactory results of background checks with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. City Council/October 28, 1997 Page 13 of 16