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• CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL MINUTES September 10, 2003 Mayor Gehrz convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Sue Gehrz, Council members Laura Kuettel, Robert Lamb, Peter Lindstrom and Richard Talbot Also present: City Administrator Heather Worthington and Deputy Clerk Mary Shea Kodluboy COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no commentary from the audience. PRESENTATION: Northwest Youth and Family Services Ms. Kay Andrews, Executive Director of Northwest Youth and Family Services, said that she has been involved with the organization since its beginning 28 years ago. Their mission of the organization is to prepare youth and family for productive lives. Their service area is the northwest suburbs of Ramsey County and Saint Anthony in Hennepin County. She introduced • Mr. Jerry Hermodka, Community Services Manager, and he gave a brief overview of their main areas of focus: Mental health counseling, diversion, youth run business, senior chore services and community social work. Council member Lindstrom said there have been reductions in funding support from the counties and he asked about the status of corporate and individual support. Ms. Andrews said that corporate support is down because of the economy, but individual support is up a little bit. Council member Lamb said that if someone wants to learn more about the organization, they can ca11651-486-3808 or contact City Hall. Administrator Worthington said there is information on the City's web site also. Council member Lindstrom said that he has been on the Board of Directors for the last couple of years and this year he serves as treasurer. Fifty percent of the Board's time is spent on fundraising. It is a great organization. Ms. Andrews said that they are very solvent financially. Council member Kuettel said that she served as a Board member for several years and is very supportive of the organization. Falcon Heights is not an island. People are being served around us. The sooner the children are helped, the better for all of the surrounding communities. People need to see the big picture. Intervention is the best approach. Council member Lindstrom asked for the profile of someone who would qualify for the senior chores program. Ms. Williams said they need to be at least 60 years of age or disabled and living in a residence where they need assistance or some sort of chore service in order to stay in their • home. Kids do the chores, i.e. raking leaves, shoveling snow, cleaning windows. There are also a couple of adults who assist with chores. There are no income eligibility restrictions. SEPTI OMIN.doc