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COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL UPDATE, DONNA CARLSON AND SCOTT WORDELMAN Ms. Carlson thanked the City Council for submitting her name for appointment to the Fairview District Memorial Hospital Board. She explained that this is a very challenging and exciting time both nationally and regionally with the development of the Fairview Lakes Health Care Region. She noted that her term on the board began July 1, 1995. Ms. Carlson presented some booklets and an annual report from Fairview Hospitals. Ms. Carlson explained that Fairview Hospitals are a value based organization. These values are compassion, dignity, integrity and service. Ms. Carlson said that she hoped to be a part of bringing these values to the region and to our community and be a source of communication between this community, the Board and Fairview Hospitals. Mr. Wordelman, Senior Vice President with the Fairview Hospital system explained that he is responsible for the development of the northeast regional facility which is now named Fairview Lakes Regional Health Care. He reminded the City Council that he had appeared before the them in January, 1995 to update the City Council on what was happening at that time. He explained that District Memorial Hospital in Forest Lake and the Chisago Health Services in Chisago Lakes have joined Fairview Hospital and have planned an overall goal of consolidating operations along with Fairview and developing a concept of a regionally focused health care system. The region consists of Lino Lakes/Circle Pines on the south boundary to Rush City on the north boundary. Mr. Wordelman said the purpose of his visit this evening is to let the City Council know that a site has been selected for the new regional medical center. The site is located between I35 and T.H. Highway 61 about 2.5 miles north of downtown Forest Lake and about 1.5 miles south of the main intersection in Wyoming. The site contains 110 acres and has access to every area in the region. The site will also contain various other community based services. Mr. Wordelman noted that sites are still being reviewed for ambulatory care and clinic development. There has been some discussion with members of the Lino Lakes staff about a possible location in Lino Lakes. Mr. Wordelman noted the Vision 20/20 program and explained that Fairview Hospital had discussed providing resources to assist in conducting a community health assessment. Correspondence has been provided on this matter and Fairview Hospitals will assist that ongoing project. Mr. Wordelman said that he is excited about the new regional hospital project and also excited to have Ms. Carlson as part of the Board. She will be an integral part of the continuing development of health care focused on a regional basis. Page 2