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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />NOVII~SBER 16, 1993 <br />holiday. <br />Hanson reported that there was a fire call today at the <br />Canabury Square Condominiums that could have become <br />very serious if it had not been for the Little Canada <br />Fire Department as well as mutual aid from several of <br />the surrounding cities. Aanson reported that City <br />staff also helped at the scene. On behalf of the <br />entire City, Hanson thanked those involved for a job <br />well done. <br />FAMILY Liz Johnson, Interim Executive Director of the Family <br />VIOLENCE Violence Network, appeared before the Council to <br />NETWORR report on the services the Network provides as well as <br />discuss their request for $5,000 in funding from the <br />City for 1994. Johnson reported that in 1990 the <br />Network expanded its service area to include Little <br />Canada. Johnson reported that in 1992 the Network <br />intervened in 64 domestic assault cases in Little <br />Canada, and 1993 promises to be an even busier year. <br />The Network works hand in hand with law enforcement and <br />government agencies to end domestic abuse. The Network <br />contacts victims and assailants and attend court to <br />monitor cases. In addition to these intervention <br />services, other programs provided include a 24-hour <br />crisis line, safe homes, support groups, referrals and <br />community education. <br />Johnson reported that up until now services have been <br />provided in Little Canada via a contract for services <br />with Ramsey County. The funding provided by the County <br />is being reduced, and the Network either has to reduce <br />the level of services it provides or ask the individual <br />communities for help. Therefore, the Network is <br />requesting $5,000 in funding from Little Canada. <br />Morelan asked the purpose of Network personnel <br />attending courtroom proceedings. <br />Johnson replied that representatives of the Family <br />Violence Network work with prosecutors by providing <br />information on assailents, by explaining the process <br />and options to victims, and by being there as support <br />for the victim. Johnson reported that the Network has <br />three full-time and one part-time advocates working <br />with victims. The Network also utilizes volunteer <br />help. <br />Page 2 <br />