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~ CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council of the City of Centerville held a Senior Housing Workshop and their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on April 23, 1997, at City Hall. Mayor Tom Wilharber called the Senior Housing Workshop to order at 5:00 P.M. PRESENT: Tom Wilharber Mary Jo Helmbrecht Theresa Brenner Sanna Buckbee ABSENT: Laura Powers-Rasmussen STAFF/CONSULTANTS: Jim March, City Administrator Ry-Chel Gaustad, City Clerk Greg Hellings, City Attorney --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Wilharber stated the purpose of this workshop is to discuss senior housing. Councilmember Brenner planned to respond to the Barett's proposal and give an update from Frank Dunbar and Tim Yantos. Councilmember Brenner explained the senior housing construction quotation was $50,000 more than the original quotation. Councilmember Brenner and Mr. March suggested a $200 pre-lease deposit to hold a spot on the tenant list, if the city decides to start construction in October. Councilmember Brenner explained Centerville residents and their relatives will be considered first. Mr. March reported the market study was very conservative. Further, Mr. Dunbar mentioned the construction costs have increased since the original quote and in December they may increase again. However, Anoka County plans to approach the union and request the labor cost/wage be reconsidered at a lesser rate. Councilmember Brenner recalled the single bedroom unit rent was $450- $500 per month, the one bedroom with a den unit was about $510 - $575 and the two bedroom units rents at about $585 - $650. Mr. March commented the Senior Housing complex may cost 1.1 million dollars. Councilmember Helmbrecht asked, "Where would the funds come from to purchase the 1