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RESOLUTION NO. 75 -92
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A JOINT CITIZEN TASK FORCE
DEVELOPING A SOUTHSHORE COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER
WHEREAS, the Southshore Senior Center was established in 1983 to
meet the needs of the senior citizens of Shorewood; and
WHEREAS, according to the most current population statistics,
this segment of the population is on the increase; and
WHEREAS, the Southshore Senior Center is located in temporary
quarters at Mt. Cal vary Lutheran Church and is in need of a
permanent location that will adequately meet the needs of the
growing senior citizens population; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood has financially supported the
Southshore Senior Center for the past six years; and
WHEREAS, many retired citizens of our community participate and
benefit from the various services, including dining,
transportation, health screenings and recreational programs; and
WHEREAS, the Southshore Senior Center is a valuable asset to our
community; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
and Senior Community Services, a non-profit organization, have
offered to assist in the planning process.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Shorewood join in
the formation of a Task Force to study the Senior Center location
issue. This Task Force shall include one member appointed by each
City Council joining in this action, and five members appointed by
the Southshore Senior Center Advisory Board. The Task Force will
expire no later than October 1, 1993.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood this 10th
day of August, 1992.
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