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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 Mr. Knutson explained that the Youth Service Bureau is requesting $5,000.00. He noted other cities and townships who also help fund these services. Council Member Lyden asked for further information regarding specific programs provided by the Youth Service Bureau. Mr. Knutson explained that Ms. Laurie Olson can provided this information as well as Chief Pecchia. Council Member Kuether noted that she was aware that the Lino Lakes Police Officer working in the Centennial School system mentioned working with the Youth Service Bureau. She asked Mr. Knutson if this officer is working directly with the Youth Service Bureau. Mr. Knutson said yes, the Youth Service Bureau also works directly with the police liaisons in the Forest Lake schools. Ms. Olson explained that the Lino Lakes Officer in the Centennial School system makes direct referrals to the Youth Service Bureau. Mr. Knutson noted that the program has expanded outside of the Forest Lake school system. Ms. Olson said that in 1989 the Youth Service Bureau served 89 Lino Lakes children and in 1995 they served 678 children. She explained that the Youth Service Bureau is trying to address the violence prevention issue and the self esteem issue. Staff has increased staff and now includes four (4) full-time counselors, two (2) full-time office persons and a full-time executive director. Council Member Neal complimented the program of the Youth Service Bureau. Maggi Novak, North Anoka Meals on Wheels - Ms. Novak explained that the City Council gave some of the CDBG dollars to Meals on Wheels last year to help fund the site coordinator for this area and to provide meals to seniors and handicap persons under 60 years of age. She asked the City Council to consider funding for this year. Ms. Novak noted that there has been a large increase in requests for their services. Currently Meals on Wheels is serving approximately 70 meals per day and 30 meals are served from the site in Lino Lakes. Ms. Novak explained the need for the service and noted that there has not been a lot of community support for the program. Council Member Kuether asked Ms. Novak why the requests from each city is the same amount. Ms. Novak explained that unfortunately, some cities do not support the program. This method of requesting funding hopefully will cover the need. She noted that other funding comes from the federal and state government, USDA reimbursement, civic organizations, private donations and 30% comes from the client. Ms. Novak noted that the federal and state funding is not very stable and cuts in the program are likely for this year. Mayor Landers thanked Ms. Novak for coming this evening. Phyllis Linder, Senior Outreach Work, Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP) - Ms. Linder explained that their senior outreach program links seniors and disabled adults to support services to help the clients remain in their homes. The needs of the senior or disabled adult are assessed in their homes and help is provided to PAGE 18