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MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE <br /> April 10,2023 <br /> AUDITORIUM <br /> Present: Councilmembers Baker, Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Marx, Rader, Shachner <br /> Also Present: Planning & Development Director Leminger, Chief of Staff Storey, Executive Director of <br /> Lakewood Alive Ian Andrews, Housing &Internal Operations Director of LakewoodAlive Allison <br /> Urbanek, Executive Director of Lakewood Community Services Center Trish Rooney, LCSC Board <br /> members John Corlet and Dan Cohn,President of Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Lauren Small, <br /> Lakewood Public Library Director James Crawford, Melanie Shakarian and Matt Vincel of the Legal Aid <br /> Society & co-developers of Studio W. Daniel Budish and Betsy Figgie <br /> Call to Order: 6:04 p.m. <br /> Approval of the minutes of the April 3,2023 Committee of the Whole. <br /> Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2023 Committee of the Whole. All <br /> members voted in favor. Motion passed. Minutes approved. <br /> Communication from President Litten regarding ARPA funds. (Referred to COW 9/6/22) <br /> Communication from President Litten &Vice President Kepple regarding ARPA Application <br /> (referred to COW 2/21/23) <br /> Vice President Kepple stated that she will recuse herself from deliberations and discussions about the <br /> Lakewood Public Library proposal because of her business relationship with the library. <br /> LakewoodAlive Housing Outreach Support Grant <br /> Executive Director Ian Andrews and Housing &Internal Operations Director Allison Urbanek introduced <br /> their proposal on behalf of Lakewood Alive. They broke down their funding request into 4 parts. <br /> Director Andrews spoke about a van that was donated to LakewoodAlive that aided with volunteer <br /> projects. He explained that they are requesting $50,000 for a replacement vehicle and its upkeep. He <br /> emphasized the importance of mobility for projects. <br /> Director Urbanek explained that LakewoodAlive is requesting $20,000 for its Aging in Place program. <br /> The program enhances quality of life for senior residents who wish to remain in Lakewood. Temporary <br /> options like grab bars, stair lifts, and chair lifts were mentioned for rental situations. The funds would <br /> allow LakewoodAlive to expand its services and support its staff. <br /> Director Urbanek shared the next portion of LakewoodAlive's request which is $15,000 for the Knowing <br /> Your Home workshop series. She shared their plan to extend the garage to make room for a workshop. <br /> The funds would support the toolbox program and the purchase of contract-grade tools. Director Urbanek <br /> described the fees for the lending library for families, landlords, and"friends of the toolbox"members. <br /> Director Urbanek presented the fourth area of funding needs, which is $30,000 for staff support for <br /> program implementation. She mentioned that LakewoodAlive currently offers healthcare benefits to <br /> employees, and that the costs have been rising. With this funding, LakewoodAlive can focus on its <br /> programs and quality of life initiatives instead of bills. <br /> President Litten asked what LakewoodAlive has planned after funding runs out. Director Urbanek <br /> reviewed LakewoodAlive's initiatives for new revenue streams. Director Andrews expressed that <br /> I <br />