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MINUTES <br />Planning Commission <br />July 10, 1986 <br />North Saari reported that the North Suburban DAC is presently located <br />Suburban in the Falcon Heights Learning Center, but that building will be <br />DAC (Cont.) reopened as a school in the fall, and, thus, the need to relocate. <br />The facility had previously been located in the Old Little Canada <br />School building until that building was sold. <br />A property owner across the street from the proposed site, was <br />concerned about the facility and the supervision that would be <br />given to the program participants. <br />Saari reported that the program is very structured. There is a <br />staff of 15 for the 85 clients. Only those clients that have the <br />ability, will be allowed to use public transportation. Also, <br />clients will not be allowed out of the building alone and supervision <br />is provided to the clients. <br />DeLonais asked the effect of the afternoon bingo sessions on <br />Parking. <br />The Planner stated that he did not see a conflict and there would <br />be sufficient parking. <br />Saari agreed and stated that they would be utilizing the parking <br />in the front of the building. <br />Schweizer asked if there would be supervision for clients as they <br />arrive or leave on buses. <br />Saari replied that staff would go out to meet the buses and would <br />take clients to the buses when leaving to ensure that they get on <br />and off buses safely. <br />Timmons asked if the number of clients would increase if the <br />program expanded into the 1,700 square feet. <br />Saari replied that in order to increase their capacity, they have <br />to go through a needs assessment with the State. They are going <br />through this process now due to the relocation. Saari reported <br />that the program has been expanding by 4 to 6 clients per year. <br />Also, the program is inspected yearly and licensed by the State <br />Hunan Services Department. <br />Timmons asked how much square footage the program currently <br />occupies. Saari replied 6,500 square feet. <br />An adjacent property asked why these people were coming to this <br />area. <br />Saari replied that these people have always been in this area <br />and explained the areas that these adults are currently residing. <br />Saari also reported that the ,forth Suburban DAC has been in <br />existence since 1961. <br />8 <br />