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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1995 Mr. Frerichs noted that he does live in Lino Lakes and his children attend the Lino Lakes Elementary School. They have taken him to the Lino Lakes Elementary School for show and tell to talk about his experiences, with the classes. However, he felt that a structured curriculum would improve the message to the children. Mayor Reinert thanked NSCAH for their presentation. Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau (YSB), (Request $2,000.00) - Mr. Steve Onell, Chair of the Board of Directors presented a full packet of information for the City Council to review. He briefly reviewed the packet information. Mr. Onell explained that in 1994, the YSB provided 1000 hours of direct service to approximately 300 youth and their families that live in the Lino Lakes area. The services included counseling, services, intervention services, services at the school, services through the violence prevention grant that the YSB receives through the Forest Lake School District, programs offered in the schools such as Dream Esteem and Be a Buddy. The cost of the 1000 hours of service cost approximately $25,000.00. Mr. Onell indicated that the YSB has not had a financial relationship with the City of Lino Lakes for the past several years. He felt that this was unusual since all of the other cities and townships within the Forest Lake Schools have a financial relationship. Mr. Onell emphasized that these are not volunteer services such as provided by Boy Scouts and other such units. If a person or family needs the service of the YSB, they can come and obtain the service at a cost based upon their financial situation. The YSB services are supported by the Youth Intervention and Prevention Program and funding through the Counties and other funding sources come from cities and townships. Mr. Onell noted that the legislation and funding that provide for the youth service bureaus comes from the State to the youth intervention and prevention programs. These programs are community based and are proven and effective in addressing problems of youth today. The YSB is a community based program, funding and services stay within the community and most of the dollars go to direct service for youth and not a fancy building or high administration costs. Several years ago it was determined that the YSB was outgrowing its space. Rather than purchasing a larger building or expanding, the staff was moved out to provide services in the schools and to a building provided by the county or local PAGE 4