Special Council 03-14-22 CDBG 1st Hearing

Prepared By: Clerk Poppe CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING / PUBLIC HEARING Regarding Proposed Application for Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities CITIZEN PARTICIPATION MEETING Monday, March 14, 2022 6:00 p.m. – CITY HALL MINUTES The meeting / public hearing was called to order by Mayor Munich at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Munich, Ald. Gillis, Ald. Hand, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Kennell, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller and Ald. Swan Council Absent: Ald. Williamson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Clerk Poppe, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Mike Stoffel, Frank Zufall and others per sign in sheet Introduction & Purpose of the Hearing Mike Stoffel, Ayres Associates, provided those in attendance with an overview of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Mr. Stoffel stated that the Community Development Block Grant program is administered at the federal level by the Department of Housing & Urban Development and through the Department of Administration at the state level. The Community Development Block Grant Program seeks to benefit communities and individuals of low to moderate income. Mr. Stoffel noted that two citizen participation hearings are required; the citizen participation hearings are held to obtain input from citizens on the current and future needs of the community. Identification of Total Potential Funds Mr. Stoffel stated that $10 million has been allocated for Community Development Block Grant funding. There is a potential for the City to receive $1,000,000 in federal funding with a local match of $500,000. The City will be applying for grant funds through the Community Development Block Grant – Public Facilities Program. Eligible Community Development Block Grant Activities Mr. Stoffel explained that eligible Community Development Block Grant activities include housing projects; planning; public facilities; and economic development. Approved projects must benefit communities or individuals of low to moderate income. Presentation of Identified Community Development needs The council members had previously identified the need for affordable housing within the community. Roadway and utility improvement projects, to include the reconstruction of Second Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Vermont Avenue and the replacement of the Smith Creek culvert, were also previously identified as community development needs. Identification of any Community Development needs by Public Members of the public identified the continued need for affordable housing in the community and the need for additional public parking throughout the City. Identification of any Housing needs by Public Those in attendance reiterated the need for additional affordable housing in the community. Presentation of activities proposed for Community Development Block Grant application, including potential residential displacement The proposed Community Development Block Grant project includes the reconstruction of Second Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Vermont Avenue; and both Wisconsin Avenue & Florida Avenue from Hwy 63 to Second Street. The proposed project would include the replacement of water & sewer mains, storm sewer, curb & gutter, sidewalks and street repaving. There is no residential displacement or acquisition of land associated with the proposed 2nd Street reconstruction project. Citizen input regarding proposed and other Community Development activities There was no citizen input given nor any questions or concerns raised regarding the proposed Community Development Block Grant project or any other community development activities. Future Action Items Resolutions to adopt a Citizen Participation Plan; authorize the submission of a CDBG application; and authorize the commitment of matching funds will be place on the April 11th council meeting agenda for adoption. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Hand to adjourn. The meeting / public hearing was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.