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<br /> <br />City of Elk River <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date <br />Consent Februa 20, 2007 <br />Item Description <br />Authorization to Apply for a MN Department of Human <br />Services Grant <br /> <br />Item Number <br />3.11. <br /> <br />Prepared by <br />Sue Kostanshek, Senior Coordinator <br />Reviewed by <br />Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation <br />Director <br /> <br />Introduction <br />Staff has developed a plan to renovate the existing Elk River library into an updated multi-functional <br />senior facility. This facility will provide expanded programming and partnerships with multiple agencies <br />in the area, helping persons age 65 and older to stay in their own homes and communities longer. Staff <br />would like to apply for a MN Department of Human Services Aging and Adult Services Capital and <br />Renovation Grant to obtain funds for renovations. <br /> <br />Discussion <br />The Capital and Renovation Request is for $250,000 and requires a minimum of 50% dollar for dollar <br />match. The existing library appraised at $1.1 million would serve as the dollar match. Deadline for <br />submitting proposal is March 9, 2007 <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />The existing library appraised at $1.1 million would serve as the dollar match. <br /> <br />Attachments <br />· Floor plan <br /> <br />Action Requested <br /> <br />Mayor and Council approval to apply for MN Department of Human Services Capital and Renovation <br />Grant. <br /> <br />Council Action <br /> <br />Motion by _ <br /> <br />Second by _ <br /> <br />Vote <br /> <br />Follow Up <br /> <br />s: \Council\Parks \grant request approval. doc <br />