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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 20, 2023 Page 3 explained generally speaking the organization targets schools where at least fifty percent of enrollment qualifies for the National School Lunch Program criteria, however, Kids in Need Foundation targets seventy percent. If they have a choice to direct their funds the Foundation will first target those schools that are seventy percent or higher. The Foundation specifically seeks out those schools that are perhaps most under served, which predominantly tend to be areas that are economically distressed and disproportionately are students of color but if the Foundation is directing aid across an economic area,the minimum threshold is fifty percent. Councilmember Etten thought that made sense and thanked Mr. Wilson for the clarification. Councilmember Strahan indicated she was curious if this was just representing the Roseville School District or is this also representing the Mounds View School District, which serves many of the City's students. Mr. Wilson explained his organization serves communities statewide. These funds would be specifically directed in the immediate area and would be used locally for the resource center which serves both districts. Public Comment Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment with no one coming forward. Etten moved, Groff seconded, awarding $10,000 grants to the following nonprofit organizations using the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds: Bhutanese Community Organization of Minnesota Bridging Keystone Karen Organization of Minnesota Northeast Youth and Family Services Kids in Need Foundation Council Discussion Councilmember Etten indicated he was familiar with all of the organizations and knows that each one is doing very important work through the Roseville area and into the Mounds View schools where he works. He appreciates all of their efforts on behalf of the City's young people as well as families and older adults. Councilmember Groff stated he was pleased to see all of these organizations come forward and happy to second the motion.