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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 1994 (#9 - Item #1978 - Westonka Intervention Project - Continued) • Hessburg reported the project works with a network of agencies. Due to the large need for shelters of this type, many times hotels and safe houses are used to assist victims. Police agencies are required by the State to work with agencies such as this. Victim advocates are contacted by the police, who provide counseling and placment in shelters. Callahan asked how these programs are started. Hessburg said plans are drawn up and block grant funds are applied for when a need is seen for such a facility. Hessburg feels the need in the Westonka area will fill this possible shelter and hopes communities will see the need to add other shelters in the western suburbs. Westonka Intervention Project has been in existence for I 1 years assisting over 500 victims. The project serves the Westonka area with the possibility of expanding into other western suburbs. The project is paid for by funding through a voucher system on a per -diem basis with the Department of Corrections and Human Services. Money is provided through the Block Grant Fund, which Orono contributes to. The project has a purchase agreement with the Conservative Baptist Conference in the amount of $190,000, with $80,000 down payment and $1 10,000 on a contract- for -deed. A closing date of 12/1/94 is projected with an extension possible to 2/1/95. The project has funds available for the projected $164,000 in renovation. The applicant must bring the building up to the standard when it was vacated. is Staff recommended potentially adding this use as a conditional use in a residential or limited business zone_ Council members recommended being able to control the use with restrictions. Callahan suggested tabling application and establishing a committee to decide on how to proceed with this application. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to table action on the Westonka Intervention Project to enable a committee to be established to review the project and how it might fit into the City's zoning code. Ayes 4, Nays 0_ MAYORICOUNCIL REPORT Hurr asked the status of the police survey. Moorse reported an upcoming meeting of three police officers and himself to discuss issues of concern. This is a follow -up of a previous meeting held with all police officers. Callahan reported receiving a call from an Orono resident upset at the amount of roads closed during rush hour. Her attempt to drive to her residence was stopped at CoRd 6, Brown Road North, Willow and Old Crystal Bay Road. Gerhardson reported a scheduling problem with Orono and Hennepin County. is 6