01-24-83 Human Resources & Economic Development

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r(tnmttirin Erpnri WV tilc (IImMIwn Qlounril atilt (Mg at$nutll NMI): HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The January 24 , 1983 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order at 4 :00 p.m. by its Chairman Councilman Robert Taylor in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Crone, Harris, Taylor, Voorde, Beck, Serge, Szymkowiak, McGann, and Zielinski; Colleen Rosenfeld, Jon Hunt, Ann Koltta, George Divjak, Roger Baele, Jim Wensits, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Councilman Taylor noted that the purpose of the meeting was to continue the discussion of the proposed community development activities. Colleen Rosenfeld then reviewed a hand out entitled Preliminary 1983 CD Budget. She reviewed the listings of activities for the 1983 entitlement and the 1983 annualized progams. She noted that progam income or re-programed funds are taken care of the monies needed for the activities listed under the annualized category. • Councilman Serge questioned when the tennis courts would be corrected at Mussell Park which have had problems for 8-12 years. Jon Hunt stated he would again contact Jim Seitz. Councilman Szymkowiak questioned the $10, 000 request for LaCasa, and was informed that their original request was for $25, 000 and that The project may not qualify but will be checked. The Section 108 loan would bring the City up to date on a four year payment schedule. 1. 9 million dollars was the original amount of the loan which was used primarily for the East Bank and Monroe-Sample. It was noted that loans ,are permitted up to three times the entitlement amount. Councilman Crone requested a "spread sheet" on all of the listed projects showing a breakdown for the use of the requested funds. Roger Baele briefly explained the Rum Village Association request for a brochure. Councilman Taylor noted that some may see such a project as setting a precedent when there are more basic needs needing such funds. CAC ranked it high however it may not be within the guidelines. Councilman Beck supported the idea especially since they lost their school. Councilman Voorde asked several questions regarding the general street improvement projects. The next step would be a public hearing on January 31, 1983 in the Board of Works meeting room on the "proposed statement. " A resolution would • then be filed with the Common Council for action at its meeting of February 28th. Councilman Taylor then updated the Committee on his "last ditch appeal" to have a letter sent out to the largest hotel-motel chains throughout the Country regarding the Quality Inn. At tonights meeting there is a first reading on Bill No. 152-82 which Councilman Taylor would like to have set for February 28, 1983. He noted that he sees the hotel use as the best use for