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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES JUNE 10, 2014 Page 2 of 3 Sheriff Hutton provided overview of the2013/2014 trends. Gun permits are increasing and crimes/complaints are decreasing. Discussion of the future ability to incorporate increased analytics and make public data more available. Discussion of the cost per capita vs cities with police departments. Pearson asked how the growth will affect the demand for service. Hutton stated that the growth will require increased manhours. Smith asked about the drug issue. Prescription drugs are the gateway drug. The SO tries to get involved as soon as possible by using diversion programs such as the YSB. IV. Quality of Life Programming a. Youth Service Bureau Mary Planton-Krell, Executive Director of the Stillwater Youth Services Bureau (YSB) spoke about the diversion program and the work the organization does in the area. The Council was very supportive of the work and b. Family Means Get name of lady from dean. Jennifer spoke about the FM expansion planned at Cimarron. Currently serving about half of the 250 K-12 youth in the park. The programs and the events held were explained. Group has done community service. Washco workforce It was mentioned that the older kids in the program would stay active longer if there was more space. The new addition will hopefully accomplish this. Programs are free for youth and able for drop-in. many parent use it for childcare. First quarter of 2015 expect to be in new building c. Disabled Housing Project Teresa Vanderbent provided overview of concept of independent housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Susan Kane spoke about how this issue impacts Lake Elmo and its residents. Daughter Hannah is 19 and just graduated. Chris cove son has autism. Children need supervision, but not 24 a day. They simply need to be close to support. It was explained that Paul carlin works at fury motors. Lives in Mahtomedi. Commute is difficult. Takes bus because cannot drive. Wants to live closer to work. Colette haley. Son luke still lives at home. On autism spectrum. Many parents are facing this dilemma. Spoke on communities of belonging. Commended city on the SYP project. Ms. Vanderbent spoke on how the city can implement various types of housing options that are friendly to IDD individuals. Price point is the main issue. Pearson asked about funding source. It was explained that there are multiple sources. There are tax credits available and state and federal funding. Nelson asked about the types of services used. According to WashCo, demand is 365 residents in county who are good candidates to move out of home to serve as pilot program. Smith spoke about age in place housing and possibly doing a joint project to accommodate both types.