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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DATE: 07/13/98 <br /> ITEM No: F, <br /> Depart nt Approval: Manager Approval: Agenda Section: <br /> r ReporttRecommendation <br /> Ite escription: Livable communities Demonstration Application <br /> Larpenteur Neighborhood Devitalization Project <br /> 1.0 Re ted di ction <br /> 1.1 city staff is requesting authorization for the submission of a grant application under <br /> the Metropolitan Livable Communities Demonstration Program for the La rpenteu r <br /> Neighborhood Revitalization Project. <br /> 0 Bagk gro d <br /> 2.1 since 1996, the Metropolitan Council has provided funding to innovative projects <br /> that promote a livable community under the Livable communities Demonstration <br /> Program. <br /> 2.2 According to Met Council, livable communities are oriented toward a transit and <br /> pedestrian friendly environment in neighborhoods with a mix of uses essential to <br /> dail y life of the residents including housing, workplaces, shops, parks and civic <br /> uses: 'Livable communities foster a-sense of place and community, where <br /> interaction and participation in the community can occur. Land uses are compact <br /> and connected, encourage walking and transit use and accommodate both the car <br /> and pedestrian in a pleasing and interconnected manner. <br /> 2.3 There is $4.1 million in available funds for the 1 998 cycle. Applications are due by <br /> .i u ly <br /> 22nd with announcement of'awards -on November 12, 1 998. A_resolutio <br /> authorizing the submission of a grant from each local project is required. <br /> 2.4 Staff submitted five application summaries for Roseville in May. (Metropolitan <br /> Council comments attached) -it was recommended that several of the proposals be <br /> combined into one application. <br /> 3.0 Summary of Applicadon <br /> _ <br /> 3.1 Staff has combined three project summaries. (Larp6nteur Avenue Streetscape, <br /> Roseville Mixed-use Neighborhood Center and special Service.District Sped <br /> Fund) into one full application called the Larpe nteu r Neighborhood Revitalization <br /> . - . <br /> RCA—Livable Grant Authorization-98 - Page 1 of <br />