04-28-86 Human Resources & Economic Development

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° -en nmmttn Evart • Mu tit Common tt101nnil of tip Can of Bnutti HUMAN.. RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The April 28, 1986 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development meeting was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman Eugenia Braboy at 4 : 30 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen Voorde, Braboy, Zakrzewski, Beck, Paszek, Barcome, and Taylor; Eugenia Schwartz, Jon Hunt, Ann Kolota, Don Inks, Jim Wensits, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Braboy noted that the first item to be reviewed by the Committee was Bill No. 46-86 which is a bill which would transfer $510, 314 among various accounts within the division of Community Development. Mr. Don Inks noted that there would be no change in activities. Discussion then revolved around the development of individual loan committees which would be under a City wide board with regard to contigency funds involved UEA and CD moneys. Mr. Jeff Gibney noted that Monroe Park housing is a new not-for-profit which was needed in order to use Community Development money. The majority of the Board members must be from the affected area thus a new corporation was needed. Funds would be used for potential buy-downs or subsidies for up to $12 ,800 per unit. It was also noted that a • demonstration block would be used at the interesection of South Street and Fellows Street. Owner-occupant single family was the goal. Councilman Beck questioned with regard to the status of the proposed halfway house. Councilman Zakrzewski noted that the house is not in existence, however, the Dismiss Program was projected to be in place by August of this year. They are currently working with the City to work on the off-street parking situation. He noted that several residents in the area see safety concerns being major obstacles to the proposed project. Councilman Braboy had several questions with regard to the Western Avenue commercial loan program and was advised by Mr. Inks that they tried to reach "middle ground"with regard to this project. Councilman Braboy also noted that she had been advised that individuals wished to put in place structures which were of lesser value in the Monroe Park area but were turned down. Mr. Gibney noted that houses would be in the range of $60 ,000 . Spec houses would be involved. Mr. Steve Luecke would be the general contractor and there would be multiple listing. Mrs. Kolata noted the entire area is zoned "B" Residential. • Following further discussion by the Committee, Councilman Barcome made a motion, seconded by Councilman Taylor that Bill No. 46-86 go to Council favorably. The motion passed unanimously. The Committee then turned to the issue of revising the tax abatement ordinance. It was noted by the Council Attorney and the City Attorney tnat the Committee has had the proposed revised ordinance for several weeks. It IR[[ PR[[t NEW, •UULI*HIH6 CO.