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May 20, 1980 Page 3 City Administrator further indicated the Needs List is an on-going list from which the annual Project List is taken. The proposed funding for 1981 is expected to reach projects numbered in the 400s. It is assumed that approxi- mately $350,000 will be left of the possible funding at the point a.t which the City of Elk River would be placed on the Projects List. The City Administrator further indicated that on June 24, at 9:45, the Pollution Control Agency is holding a public hearing at which time the City of Elk River will present written and oral testimony to request to be placed on the Projects List for 1980. C. Old 101 Bridge The City Administrator indicat.ed that at this point nothing had been drafted on the joint powers agreement between the City of Elk River and Wright County, due to seasonal work commitments of the Wright County staff. The Administrator indicated that Wright County was aware of the City's concern on the project and that they would proceed as soon as possible with necessary work. D. Orono Dam The City Administrator indicated that HUD and the State of Minnesota had been contacted regarding additional funding for the dam rehabilitation project.. HUD informed the. City of Elk River that imminent threat funding was not available at this time, and any requests for grants would have to compete with other block grants. The State informed the City that additional funding could not be approved without specific legislation, but that the City of Elk River could borrow up to 90% of the local share from the State of Minnesota at approximately 6% interest. The Administrator indicated that it would be possible for the City to seek legislative approval of additional grant funds in the 1981 session. The City Administrator further indicated that the City would need approximately $48,000 for its local share at this time.. Mayor Madsen asked if bonds would have to be sold for the $48,000. The City Adminis- trator indicated that bonds would have to be sold, but the sale of the bonds could be negotiated. The City Administrator further indicated that Mrs. Nickerson's property was appraised and at the time the City of Elk River receives the appraisal, the City Administrator would be able to discuss with her specific compensation for her easement rights. The City Administrator further indicated that Acton Construction was in the process of getting started on the project and that the.y were also concerned with costs and suggested a $10,000 savings on bridge repair and the possibility of some savings on the riprap. Councilman Otto asked that the Lake Owners Association be informed of the process of the project. The City Administrator indicated that the Lake Owners Association and the adjoining property owners would be completely informed on the process of the dam rehabilitation project. 9. HUD 701 Grant The City Administrator indicated that two applications had been prepared for HUD 701 grants. One application, in the amount of $12,000, is for the capital improvement program for the City, and the other application, in the. amount of $26,030, is for the downtown redevelopment and HRA activities. The City Adminis- trator indicated the applications were being submitted as separate grants because each would be evaluated on its own merits. The City Administrator fur- ther indicated that if HUD were to fund one of the City's requests that one or the other, but probably not both, would be funded. Mayor Madsen-asked whether it would be better to submit one for the downtown development and HRA activities rather than both of the applications. The City Administrator indicated that if HUll had refused the downtown redevelopment and HRA activities there would still {;