09-02-86 Human Resources & Economic Development

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Otnntntdttu Etport • mD git Manta n &nuta1 oft* (Rig diktat!! Nnite HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The September 2, 1986 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order at 4 :00 p.m by its chairman, Councilman Eugenia Braboy in the Council informal meeting room. ' Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Puzzello, Braboy, Zakrzewski, Barcome; Jeff Gibney, Don Inks, Steve Luecke, Traci Jacobs, Jon hunt, members of the news media and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Braboy noted that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Community ,Development allocation procedure. Councilman Braboy then read a letter dated August 22, 1986 . from Pam Myer and it was noted that the ordinance addressing Community Development allocations would be passed in November. Mr. Jon Hunt noted that the City had received over 5-1/2 million dollars of requests. He further noted that a total of 2. 6 million dellars was the total in CD-BG Funds. He stated that the overall budget was beyond a bare-bones and went right through the bone. Mr. Hunt then reviewed the proposed allocation handout. The following is a summary of the proposed allocations of $2,640 ,246.00: Housing • $1,037,328 Code Enforcement 339 ,000 Public Works, Parks , Capital Improvements -0- City Development 336 ,000 Public Services 192,100 Other Activities 735, 818 Copies of the letter from Pam Myer, the proposed 1987 CD-BG Summary, and the Line Item budget request indicating the CAC recommendation as well as the staff recommendation are attached to the minutes. Mr. Hunt noted that this is the first time. in 13 years that there would be no funding for the Public Works budget. Councilman Puzzello questioned the cutbacks in NHS. Councilman Braboy voiced concern over the "hop, skip and jump" procedure of the projects in her district. Councilman Puzzello recommended that perhaps Dave Roose could entice private firms to help out as other cities have. Mr. Hunt noted that several cities have "adopt-a-pothole, gift catalogs, etc" where recognition is given to 'the private firm assisting financially. . . Mr. Hunt noted that public service projects have been reduced by 10%. He also noted that this is the second year where no contingency money was put into a Line Item reflecting the cutbacks of Federal funding. Mr. Hunt noted that in 1985 funding totalled $12, 581, 620 whereas in 1987 funding will be $2,640,246. He added that if more land sold there •••• ..u. ./aai.• .u01,.»,»..0.