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I I I Public Hearing Minutes June 8, 1993 Page 3 Public Hearin!!. continued Williams asked where residents would be relocated to if they do not want assisted living services, and could a group be relocated to one facility. G & P helped some residents relocate to other facilities and nursing homes. Most residents like to stay near family and found success individually. There are openings in Minnetonka. Mr. Black said there are not many facilities able to accommodate large groups. Williams asked if nearby facilities could accommodate residents. Mr. Black feels some residents could relocate, but found a mass majority would stay at Brightondale. Rebelein asked if G & P would consider constructing a new facility in New Brighton. Mr. Black has not found a developer interested in constructing a facility in New Brighton. Rebelein asked if existing apartment buildings lend themselves to be remodeled into assisted living. Mr. Black said some apartment buildings are difficult to remodel, because of the narrower hallways and lack of a dining area. Karen Larson said the reason for those who are staying is Brightondale's location, not for the additional services. Most residents find it is difficult to move and lack the energy to relocate. Phillip Carlson feels G & P overlooked the fact that most people moved into Brightondale wanting independent living, not assisted living. It seems inappropriate to take a building with full kitchens and remodel it into assisted living facility. He feels the building was built to serve the purpose for which it is used. Council should consider the welfare of the current residents. Ms. Mickelson objected to the term that Brightondale is "cheap housing". She pays $931 a month for a two bedroom with small kitchen and living room. Shelly Eng, G & P Office Manager, feels that almost half of the current residents require assisted living, and a percentage may require those services in the future. She noted the need for an additional elevator for emergency situations. John Buggy, Senior Vice President Capitol Indemnity, said Council should listen to the current tenants, and feels a facility's success is the spirit of its management. Capitol has the reserves to purchase the project, versus the financing requests by G &P. Rebelein and Larson feel that safety is of most importance and asked if Capitol plans to add an elevator. Mr. Buggy said if Capitol purchased the property, they would need to evaluate the facility. Rebelein asked the cost to install an elevator. Mr. Black said it could cost $100,000. Mr. Gould feels G & P has worked hard to devise a plan that would make the project successful and viable for the long term. Public Hearing G & P's request for Housing Revenue Bonds for Brightondale