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ITEM 1 - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Burkholder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Cabinet Room of the Lakewood Civic Center South Building, 480 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado.
ITEM 2 - ROLL CALL
Members in attendance: Steve Burkholder Mike Stevens
Cheryl Wise Bob Murphy
Jackie Herbst Ray Elliott
Tom Booher Debbie Koop
Carol Kesselman Jean Saum
Absent: Barbara Martin
Staff in attendance: Mike Rock, City Manager
Roger Noonan, City Attorney
ITEM 3 - PRESENTATION - Lakewood Housing Authority (LHA) Annual Report
Director of Housing & Family Services, Tami Fischer, introduced the Chair
of the Housing Authority, Sandy Mabin. Sandy Mabin introduced other members
of the Authority who were in attendance. Chairperson Mabin reviewed the 2001
Strategic Goals as set out in the LHA 2001 Annual Report. Ms. Mabin stated that
the Authority has 1000+ Section 8 vouchers of which 121 are allocated to families
in self-sufficiency programs. The Authority owns 380 housing units including
Maplewood Apartments and Vance Terrace. The purchase of Maplewood has allowed
the Authority a continued stream of revenue, which is not earmarked by HUD and
can be used by the Authority, as the Authority deems necessary. After the new
Willow Glens project is built, the Authority's housing stock will increase to
400+ units. Sandy Mabin reviewed their housing stock preservation program, the
self-sufficiency programs, and the many service and activities provided by the
Housing Authority.
It was stated that none of the City's general fund dollars are used by the Lakewood Housing Authority. Tami Fischer stated that the City's general fund dollars, allocated to the City's Housing & Family Services Department, are used to levy grants, that serve the LHA and Lakewood clients.
The Housing Authority thanked the City Council for the land at Pierce & Florida, which was donated to Habitat for Humanity. Once the housing units are built at that location, one-half of the units will be made available to LHA families. There are a total of 18 units being built.
The Authority stated they would get information regarding some of the success stories and forward it to Council.
ITEM 4 - PRESENTATION - Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Annual Report
Tami Fischer introduced JoAnn Furay, the Chair of the Senior Citizens Advisory
Commission. Ms. Furay introduced other members of the Commission in attendance.
Ms. Furay stated that the goals set forth by the Commission are to increase
communication between the Commission and the citizens. This has been done by
placing articles in Looking at Lakewood, appearing on "50+" on Channel
8, participation in Council in Your Corner meetings, attending senior health
fairs at the Clements Center, and previously participating in the "Many
Faces of Aging" at the Villa. The second goal is to increase communication
between the Commission and City Council to help increase knowledge to all parties.
JoAnn Furay thanked Councilwoman Wise and Koop for being the Council liaisons
to the Commission and stated she felt comfortable that information was being
provided to the other Council members by the liaisons. The third goal was to
compile, assess, and disseminate the results of the Transportation Survey. This
was completed. The fourth goal was to find an alternative walking place for
seniors since the demolition of the Villa.
JoAnn Furay stated that the Transportation Survey showed an increased need for transportation to seniors. She asked Council how the Commission could help promote the need for additional transportation. Council requested staff to research the costs and service requests for transportation versus the number of seniors currently being served and the cost associated with the service.
Ms. Furay stated that alternative walking places include Southwest Plaza, Belmar Park when the weather is good, and Cub Foods at Lakewood Commons. Council suggested they now research being able to walk at the Colorado Mills project.
Councilman Elliott explained how the Council's Legislative Committee worked and how the Commission would continue to be asked for input regarding any proposed legislation dealing with senior issues including the Older Americans Act.
ITEM 5 - PRESENTATION - Head Start Governing Board
Tami Fischer introduced Sharon Keith who currently manages the Head Start Program
for the City. Ms. Fischer stated that as the governing body, three members of
City Council would be asked to serve on the Head Start Governing Board and become
very familiar with the Head Start Program. A peer assessment is done every three
years and Council members would be interviewed regarding their knowledge and
participation in the program. Mayor Burkholder will speak to individual members
of Council requesting their participation.
ITEM 6 - MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The Mayor and City Council members gave reports on upcoming meetings and activities
in which they would be in attendance.
ITEM 7 - STAFF REPORTS
City Clerk Margy Greer and Attorney Roger Noonan stated that City Council members
needed to let the City Clerk's Office know when they received an invitation
to attend another entity's meeting where public business would be discussed
so they could get the meeting posted. A recent Colorado Court of Appeals interpretation
of the Open Meetings Law makes this necessary.
ITEM 8 - ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burkholder adjourned the study session at 9:21 p.m.
Margy Greer, City Clerk
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