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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING • HELD MARCH 22, 1993 CDBG FUNDING - CONT. Kiki Sonnen and LaDean McWilliams, Wecan, thanked the Council for past support. She said in the past year they have served 43 households in Orono, 6 of which were through the emergency program; over 700 took part in the hot meals program; 12 participated in the food nutrition program; 1 received budget counseling; 2 received family and individual counseling; and 16 received public assistance in the application process. McWilliams clarified that it is the western one -half of Orono being served by this organization. Kelley asked the total budget of the agency and how they acquire their funding. Sonnen reported their annual budget is approximately $138,000, and they receive funding from CDBG funds from 9 cities, private foundation grants, churches and individuals. Jabbour asked why they have not requested more funding. Sonnen explained one year they did request additional funding for a housing grant program, but the request this year will be used for operating expenses. Hessberg replied that last year they did request additional funding as 90% of their support comes from CDBG funds. He reported as the need for their service grows, so will the need for funding. He explained they need a full -time director and a shelter in the area as it has been impossible to place victims in the two shelters available in other locations. Gerhardson noted there Is a limitation on the amount to be given to public service organizations. Goetten spoke on behalf of Interfaith Outreach. She explained they are looking for additional funding to relocate existing houses in Wayzata to be used for lower income families. Mayor Callahan referred to a newspaper article in which two other cities noted one must first be in compliance with the requirements of the ADA. He asked Orono's status of such. • K