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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2009 Sandra Boyd, Ramsey County Social Services, reported that the group home option would be much more expensive. She also noted that given the budget deficit, they are looking for more efficient uses of waiver dollars, and she pointed out that the Galvins have come up with acost- effectiveplan. Boyd also noted that given the State budget crisis, the Governor has put a moratorium on the addition of group home beds. Knudsen asked if the cost is paid with State and Federal funds. Boyd replied that the cost of the care would be paid for with the same pool of dollars that group home beds are paid for. Given the limited staffing and administrative costs under the Calvin's plan, this is a less expensive way to provide the same level of care. Knudsen asked who will certify the home and the care. Boyd indicated that the County is mandated to inspect for heahh and safety. Boyd noted that the Calvin's are looking for the least restrictive environment for their daughter. She pointed out that Miss Galvin already lives in the home and is familiar with the neighborhood. Miss Galvin wants to stay in the home, and Boyd noted that young folks do not want to go into corporate group homes. Hall asked if there were other situations like this. Boyd replied that the Calvin's are trailblazers relative to this proposal. Hall asked what the oversight is if this is not a licensed group home. Boyd replied that waiver services are licensed. There is a licensed provider that will handle staffing. Boyd reported that there will be no adminish~ative or maintenance costs, the Calvin's will cover those costs. Renee Galvin reported that her daughter receives a certain amount of waiver dollars for her living expenses, and the proposal is to pool those dollars with those of three other young women to cover costs. Galvin noted that it would cost 1 '/~ to 2 times the cost to place her daughter in a group home. Galvin again noted the staffing ratio requirement of 1 staff to 4 individuals, thus it makes the most economic sense to have four young women living in the home. Galvin indicated that the young women are highly independent and will be of similar capabilities. Knudsen asked about getting the young women to and from work. Renee Galvin replied that the companies they work for provided transportation. A van is used to pick up the young women. There are four to six job service providers, and each girl could be working at a different location, thus there could be four vans picking up the young women and dropping them off each day. Staff will provide transportation to and from any other activities the young women participate in. Hall asked if any of the young women have been away from home before. Galvin replied that their daughter has not, but one other young woman has. The other two residents have not yet been identified. Duray asked there 10-