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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 14,2001 7 Councilmember Grant stated rather than take action he would like the matter to come back with information on its purpose and scope. He noted since they are requesting $3, 700 he would like to get information on them. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the success of the grants depends on the participation. Mayor Probst stated if down the road they are not able to attract grant money, there would be a significant funding tail. He noted there is not yet a solution to that. He added each community would have to decide if they want to continue and whether there is some value to them or not. Councilmember Rem stated she would appreciate more information on this and was hoping that some ofthe attachments would have been with this letter. Mayor Probst stated GMMHC already runs a center in northeast Minneapolis. He noted the City of St. Paul has tried to get them to operate one there. He added the City of Coon Rapids has also been trying to get plugged into this operation. He stated the existing office would stay there and a new office set up in the coalition area plus Coon Rapids. He noted they are looking at space in Roseville and Shoreview. Councilmember Rem asked about staff. Mayor Probst responded there are about six in total. He stated one person stays in the office and the rest are in the field to come out to the homes. He noted they would handle questions on whether some one is doing something correctly. He added there are no income limitations high or low. Councilmember Aplikowski asked what would happen if they do not participate. Mayor Probst responded the project would proceed, but Arden Hills residents would not be able to use this servIce. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she thinks the concept is good, but more information would make it easier to understand. Mayor Probst suggested they hold the matter over until May 29, 2001 meeting and get an information package at the worksession. Councilmember Larson asked for a status report on the housing code at the same time. E. 2001 Sealcoat Project, Award of Bid (Budgeted 2001 Maintenance Item) Mr. Brown explained bids were opened for the sealcoating project on May 8, 2001. He stated all of the bids were correct and simple. He noted the low bidder was Allied Blacktop Company, which has done a lot of work for the city in the last few years. He added there were two factors that resulted in a low bid. He stated the oil prices have dropped a little over last year. He noted the biggest factor was the bidder's workload. He added they looked at doing some additional work. He stated the estimate for this area was $14,000. He stated they would still be under the budgeted amount. He noted they could add it as a change order. He noted the low bidder is responsible and has done good work in the past. He indicated the proposed scope expansion area on the map.