Jim Gilmour, Jessica Thomasson, Monica Graber, John Mrozla, Ron Strand. Mr. Gilmour stated the Planning staff met with social service agencies in Cass County and those agencies feel the facility is needed and that they don't have a problem getting their Fargo clients into the facility. Mr. Pat Zavoral stated some precedence was set before with the Head Start Program receiving funds and their program extends to individuals outside of Fargo. Second by Mr. Zavoral.
All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
The purpose of the meeting was to review and score the project requests for FY 2000 funding and to discuss and make a recommendation for the 2000 Community Development budget. The Committee members present scored the projects. Consideration of FY 2000 Budget Mr. Gilmour reviewed the staff recommended funding levels. Discussion took place regarding the amount of downtown funding. Mr. Gilmour stated they want downtown projects to include both public and private investment.