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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 24.1994 (M9 - Iteni #1978 - Weslonka Imervemion Project - Continued) Hessbuis reported the project works with t network of agencies. Due to the larysc need for shdters of this type, maiiy times holds and safe houses are used to assist victims. Pottoe agencies are required by the State to work with agencies such as tins. Victim advocates are contact^ by the police, who provide counsding and placrnem in shdters. Callahan asked how these programs are started. Hesdnirg said plans are drawn up and block graal fimds are appM for when a need is seen for such a facility. Hcssburg feds the need in the Westor^ area will fill this possible shelter and hopes communities will see the need to add other shdters in the western suburbs. • Westonka Intervention Project has been in existence for 11 years assisting over 500 victims. The project serves die Westonka area with the possibility of expanding into other western suburbs. The project is paid fi>r by fiindirig through a voucher system on a per-diembosis with the Departrnent of Corrections and Human Services. Money is provided throi^ the Blodc Grant Fund, which Orono contributes to. The project has a purchase agreement with the Conservative Baptist Conforence in the arnoum of $190,000. with $80,000 down payment and S110.000 on a contract-for-deed. A closing date of 12/1/514 is projected with an extension possible to 2/1/9S. The project has funds avdlable for the projected $164,000 in renovation. The applicant must bring the buttdhig up to the standard when it was vacated. Staff recommended potentially adding tins use as a conditional use in a residential or limited busness zone. Council members recommended bong able to control the use with restrictions. Callahan suggested tabling apfriication and estaMishing a committee to decide on how to proceed with this ^iplication. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Goetteu. to table action on the Westonka Imervention Project to enable a committee to be established to review the project and how it mi^ fit into the City's zoning code. Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Hurr asked the status of the police survey. Moorse reported an upcoming meetmg of three police oflficers and lumself to discuss issues of concern. This *is a follow-up of a previous meetii^ held with all police oflkers. Callahan reported receiving a call from an Orono resident upset at the amoum 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 Road. Gerhardson reported a scheduUrig problem with Orono aiul Hennepin County.