07-17-80 Human Resources & Economic Development

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Qtnm ittur .rpnrt of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee an the Mom= Moonlit of the CV of Efmuth Vend: The Committee meeting was called to order by its ' Chairman John Voorde at 4 :30 p.m. on July 17, 1980 , in the Council meeting room. Persons in attendance included the following: Councilmen Walter Szymkowiak, Lew McGann, and John Voorde; Citizen member Chris Davey; Community Development Director Marzy Bauer; Community Development Staff members: Steve Compton, Barry Koren, Cande Marin, and Pat Osman; and Council Attorney, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Voorde explained that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the appropriation bills for Community Development. Marzy Bauer reviewed briefly the Community Development Block Grant Application which was sent to the Council in April of 1980. She then reviewed Bill No. 82-80 which would fix the maximum salaries and wages of the appointed officers and employees within Community Development from July 1, 1980 , to June 30, 1981; and Bill No. 84-80 which would appropriate $4 ,357,000. 00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund for programs beginning July 7, 1980 through July 6, 1981. Various questions were addressed by the Community Development Staff members on both bills . A handout entitled "Community Development Administration, Planning, and Program Management" was also handed out giving further explanations of personnel and non-personnel proposed costs. Tt was explained that the Director' s proposed salary represented a 7. 9% increase over the total salary. Discussions also highlighted two special projects , namely the Y,W.C.A. Rehabilitation proposed at $50,000 which would be the second year of a three year program. This is a three-phase program which is proposed because of its ' use as a housing resource. The second Special Project discussed was the LaCasa De Amistad Acquisition proposed at $50,000, This would move the project to a new location. It has been in operation for 10 years, and is basically a Youth Center for Hispanics. It has programs which assist teenagers; has anti-dropout programs, assists Cub Scouts , and several other related activities. Marzy Bauer also reviewed the strategy area concept utilized by Community Developments. She also explained that most of Redevelopment's personnel costs come out of the Community Development budget. Ms. Bauer explained the three mailing lists used to elicit citizen input on Community Development projects. Councilman Voorde suggested that once the Older Adults Council is acted upon by the Council , that it be included on the mailing lists. FREE PRESS IUSIIIHIN6 Co.