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MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 16, 1978 - PAGE 2 <br />Mr. Hendrickson explained that the application <br />includes a 3 year development plan with a cue <br />year action plan, and that the 3 year community <br />development program must Include the activities <br />to be undertaken, objectives, and estimated costs. <br />HENN. CO. COMMUNITY <br />DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT <br />PROGRAM <br />(con* t) <br />He also explained the application process beginning <br />from the local level. First, the communities hold <br />two public } Barings to gather public information. <br />Second, thc:^'e is a public hearing held by the <br />Council to approve what the money will be used <br />for. Thon one housing assistance plan is approved <br />by Metro Council. This includes comments and <br />recommendations and then it is forwarded to HUD <br />and they review it. He added that this money <br />would become available in 1979. <br />Chairwoman McDonald asked for any comments from <br />the audience or the Commission. <br />Mayor Van Nest commented that there are many <br />cities using these funds for their comprehensive <br />guide plan. He asked if these funds could be <br />used for park plans. He also asked if these <br />funds could be used for people with low and <br />moderate Incomes who have not hooked up to City <br />sewer and water. <br />; <br />Mr. Hendrickson stated the funds could be used <br />for park plans if they came within the guidelines. <br />He continued that the State has a program with <br />the moderate income at $5,000 adjusted income, <br />but if the City wants to add to that program it <br />may Adjust the moderate income level. <br />I <br />Mayor Van Nest asked what would happen to the <br />money if it is not spent within the 3 years. <br />Mr. Hendrickson replied that the money is carried <br />over to the next year. <br />Commissioner Hurr asked about using the money for a <br />traffic signal on Hwy #12 by the Orono Middle <br />School where there are not many homes. Mr. Hendrickson <br />replied the criteria used is determined by the <br />percentage of the area's population which will be <br />serviced by the project. Also, they have tried <br />to stay away from public transportation projects. <br />Commissioner Hurr asked about using the money to <br />upgrade municipal buildings. Mr. Hendrickson <br />replied this could be used to make improvements <br />for handicap facilities.