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APPEARANCES UNFINISHED BUSINESS Senior Housing Mr. Tim Yantos (Anoka County HRA) gave a brief overview of the "Chauncey Barett Gardens" Senior Housing Project. Mr. Mark Ruff (EWers & Associates) distributed a pre-sale report on the housing development bonds (The City of Centerville Unlimited Tax General Obligation), Series 1997B. Mr. Ruff also explained the financial position between Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment and the City of Centerville (EXHIBIT A). Mr. Ruff briefed the Council on the City's financial position with the Senior Housing Project. Mr. Frank Dunbar (Dunbar Development) addressed the time-line for the facility construction development. Continuing, Mr. Dunbar anticipated October 22, 1997 for the ground breaking and the facility completion date of June 1, 1998. Mr. Dunbar elaborated on the construction of the $1,290,000 building. Adding, the base price of the bid includes a concrete apron into the garage entrance and face bricks. Finally, Mr. Dunbar explained an irrigation system, automatic doors, curbs and gutters have been eliminated from the project. I Councilmember Brenner addressed a letter from Chief VanBurkleo which expressed concern on the following items: outside lighting, a security entrance, security for all patio accesses, width of the hall ways, width of the outside doors, and the width of the interior apartment doors. Mr. Dunbar explained a security entrance is provided, locks and locking boards will provide patio security. Councilmember Powers stressed a need for handrails at the building entrance. Mr. Dunbar stated the building is in compliance with ADA regulations Councilmember Brenner questioned the pond area next to the facility. Mr. Dunbar stated the pond is shaped to accommodate the present facility. NIr. Dunbar added, when the Council elects to build another senior facility, then the pond will be readdressed. J\IOTION by Councilmember Brenner to approve the revised Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Centerville and Anoka County HRA. Motion seconded by Councilmember Powers. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 97-21 Consideration to Approve Issuing Senior Housing G.O. Bonds MOTION by Councilmember Buckbee to adopt resolution 97-21. Motion seconded by Councilmember Brenner. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Brenner commented the ground breaking is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, ] 997 at 4:00 p.rn. on the site. Following the ground breaking a reception will be held at City Hall ~ " .)