HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDBG Grant Writer Committee Minutes 06.24.1993C LAUREL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT COMMITTEE
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June 24, 1993
The Laurel Community Development Grant Committee met on Thursday,
June 241 1993, at noon at the Owl Cafe. Those present were:
Don Hackman Kris Vandersloot Gay Easton
Patsy Guenthner Jim Worthington Cal Cumin
Barb Campbell
Patsy reported that new member John Berg was not able to attend due
to work obligations, but was enthused about serving on the
committee. Additional representation from labor, elderly, and
education is still needed, and Don Hackman stated he felt a better
effort should be made to recruit persons from these areas. In the
meantime, the committee will proceed with developing the survey.
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It was mentioned that the construction of a new ham-school is
being considered, and that a survey would be conducted as that
project develops. The committee members felt it would be a good
idea, if at all possible, to combine or coordinate the two surveys
to prevent "survey fatigue" in the community. Gay will ask the
chairman of the school board to attend the next committee meeting
to discuss what survey information is needed by the school district
and if the two surveys can, in fact, be done together.
Don Hackman reported that $1,000 has been allocated from the
Planning Budget to cover costs of the needs assessment survey.
Barb addressed the issue of survey bias, and explained how it
occurs. She also emphasized the importance of tailoring the survey
questions specifically to the needs of Laurel. Using the Red Lodge
survey as a pattern, the committee proceeded to draft the general
demographics and housing questions. Kris will prepare the draft of
these sections and send it to each member for review and
comments/changes prior to the next meeting.
Other matters discussed:
- In 1992, there were 196 mobile spaces in east Laurel, and now
there are 96;
There are waiting lists in each of the elderly housing complexes
in Laurel;
Barb will prepare a survey for the local realtors to get
information about the market needs in Laurel.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 22, at noon at the
Owl Cafe.
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