04-24-1978 CC MIN - SPECIAL
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
April 24, 1978 at 8:00 P.M.
Members present:
Acting Mayor otto, Councilmembers Toth and Duitsman.
Purpose of the special meeting was to get the community input on various
projects for the community which could be included in the application for
the Community Block Grant.
8:09 P.M. Acting Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Zack Johnson City Planner briefly reviewed the program and types of projects
that could qualify under this type of grant.
The City Council suggested that the repairing of the Dam at Lake Orono
should be one consideration. Approximate cost $470,000.00.
Gordon Fredricksen asked what the maxium dollar amount was that we could
apply for'~ Mr. Johnson stated: that the most we could apply for was
$600,000.00.
Mr. Rootes stated that he agreed with the City Council that the suggested
project of repairing of the Dam was a good sound recommendation.
Mr. Lucas also agreed with the Councils recommendation since the Elk River
Utilities still uses the dam for cooling purposes.
Gene Thompson stated: that he also agreed with the Council since there is
a possibility of other agency getting interested such as U.P.A. and D.N.R.
8:25 P.M. Acting Mayor Otto declared the public hearing on the Community
Block Grant closed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:27 P.M.