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Council Meeting Minutes December 20, 1993 Page 4 Council Business. continued The CDBG's objective is to assist suburban communities in work with non-profit organizations to enhance the quality of life for low to moderate income residents. The Family Service Center would meet the elements of the grant application. The Center will be located on 5th Avenue and 10th Street and is a joint project with School District 621. Some of the Center's suggested projects include: upgrading of indoor playground area for handicapped accessibility, enhancement of the WIC program, and the addition of outdoor playground equipment in the day care area. The grant would greatly enhance the Family Center and assist in providing services to residents. The Habitat for Humanity organization is submitting a proposal for the development of residential property located at Old Hwy 8 and 3rd Terrace for low income homeowners. The site consists of two residential lots with houses set far back from the street. The proposal is to leave the frontage on Old H wy 8 for a commercial use and utilize the back area for a cul-de-sac and residential development. Notification of the grant award will be sometime in June. Williams asked if the City could jeopardize either project by submitting two applications. Hanson noted that the City would be applying for the Family Center grant, and Habitat for Humanity will submit their own with the support of the City. The applications are not considered in direct competition with each other. Motion by Rebelein, seconded by Williams, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT TIlE RESOLUTION TO AUTIlORIZE STAFF TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY DEVEWPMENT BWCK GRANT DOLLARS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE NEW BRIGHTON FAMILY SERVICE CENTER; AND WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMMUNITY DEVEWPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT IN NEW BRIGHTON. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Community Development Director Kevin Locke presented a request for purchase of the Polari property. The Polari property is located at 248-1Oth St. and is within the City's Development District No. 1 and TIP District No.1. It is adjacent to the Family Center Site. The Polaris approached the City with a proposal to sell their property to the City. Locke outlined some preliminary terms: the Polaris would be willing to sell,-aD. agreement on the purchase price, City fund availability, and relocation of Polaris family. The Polaris are willing to sell their property for $91,000, and this is consistent with recent property appraisals. Staff recommends that the City CODIidec purC'.huing this property under those terms. Locke confirmed that the site was identified previously for City acquisition. He noted that this purchase would create a win-win situation for both parties. .,. Council Business I CDBG for Family Center and Habitat fi Humanity Report 93-350 Resolution 93-144 Resolution 93-145 I PolariProperty Purchase Report 93-351 I