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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />MAY 10, 2023 <br />Mayor Fischer thanked Ms. Lewis-Dmello for the presentation and work the organization does for the <br />community. He asked what is driving the explosive growth in this business. Ms. Lewis-Dmello <br />commented that people are not doing as well as they were before following COVID. She commented <br />that social isolation had an impact Onpeople alid the stlgiia that existed before AN.. V 1D is llo lollger <br />there, so more people are reaching out for help. <br />D. Miller asked if telehealth visits are still used following COVID. Ms. Lewis-Dmello commented <br />that telehealth allows people to access care that would have other barriers but believed that it is a lower <br />level of care. She commented that while telehealth is appropriate for some cases, other cases are better <br />served in person. <br />Kwapick asked for more details on adverse childhood experiences. Ms. Lewis-Dmello commented <br />that while there are ten categories, the two most prevalent are domestic violence and sexual assault. <br />The City Administrator noted that 16 cities provide support for the organization and asked for details <br />on the formula that is used to determine that funding. Ms. Lewis-Dmello provided details on the <br />formula that is used, noting that last year Little Canada contributed $21,395 and residents of Little <br />Canada received about $150,000 in services from the organization during that year. <br />MARY JO MCGUIRE, RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONER <br />Mary Jo McGuire commented that NYFS does amazing work in the community, noting that she was a <br />member of that Board for many years. She introduced herself and appreciated the opportunity to <br />provide an update to the Council. She commented that she has recently been meeting with mayors <br />from each city represented in order to gain their input. She provided an update on how the County <br />used its CARES and ARPA funds, legislative priorities, transportation projects, the,HRA levy and how <br />it was used in Little Canada, environmental activities, and County -City partnerships. <br />Mayor Fischer commented related to insurance noting that what is pending is impractical. <br />Commissioner McGuire agreed and noted that the County wants to be at the table with the cities. <br />Kwapick referenced the healing streets initiative and asked where that is mainly located. <br />Commissioner McGuire commented that although it is a county -wide program, there is a lot of activity <br />near Rice Street and Larpenteur Avenue and within Saint Paul. She stated that she could get more <br />information to provide to the Council. <br />The City Administrator commented on the great working relationship that has been developed in the <br />last five years between the City and different County departments. He stated that they would like to <br />build more relationships with the County finance department. <br />D. Miller commented on pedestrian safety related to trail projects. Mayor Fischer commented that <br />pedestrian crossings are a priority as Little Canada is divided by 35E. He stated that there are residents <br />eager to participate in the organics recycling. Commissioner McGuire commented that the drop off <br />locations will continue in addition to the pilot program. <br />2 <br />