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Mounds View Planning Commission June 16, 1999
<br /> Regular Meeting Page 9
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<br /> annually, which can cause some problems with parking. He stated Mr. Pinkerton's staff has been
<br /> discussing the matter with adjacent businesses to determine if they could share parking for those
<br /> events. He stated,in driving by the site,he realizes that street parking would not work at this location,
<br /> and does not intend to pursue it.
<br /> Mr.Meier stated the residents of these facilities do not generally go outsibibut,rather look outside,
<br /> as their mobility is greatly decreased. He stated, when examining possible ca ons for the assisted
<br /> which ro : n a vieW'O � tivit in addition.
<br /> living facilities,they typically look for buffer sites, p vt �..� Y>
<br /> h proposed site ac myplishes ba rf't 'factors.
<br /> to residential surroundings. He stated the p p p ;"::: ,.;:;..;�,. :.
<br /> Commissioner Laube inquired if there were anysituations were kt ere were mor€ n one person
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<br /> residingin a unit. Mr. Meier stated yes. He stated theyh.;�:; g 'nd and wife, and t=:.,a ist rs who
<br /> "3`"''uni ` cilit theycurrentlyhave two
<br /> reside together in a different facility. He explained, in aE �� �t �, y
<br /> couples, which is a very rare and unique situation in the indu tr _; stated that people want to be
<br /> independent,and avoid coming to these facilities, howewthere e:tt when one of the spouses
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<br /> requires extra assistance in caring for the other. ,a <.. >=4> ?"y
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<br /> Stevenson inquired if there; 'vere`''fo `> : er rooms per floor, which would
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<br /> Mr. Pinkerton stated that the's c >f t oR 'com
<br /> accommodate two persons. ,.ycomprised of all single units.P
<br /> Mr. Meier stated that the generation the `care fo,:g ow is.: t fted with what they have, and the
<br /> 1111 upcoming generation requires more"room. He,Atited thati e square footage of these units have
<br /> increased greatly in the past ten years$061added ymgle female who desired extra room occupies one
<br /> of their two-bedroom units. tir
<br /> Commissi.. aden inqu`' d t r. Meier esti at d''a maximum of 12 staff at any one time, in the
<br /> 48-unit >� 1 ';. r. Meier: . t his was '66frect. Commissioner Kaden inquired regarding the
<br /> custodial seigta*,Meie?t#ti.,647hhttheservices. housekeeper would perform the custodial function, and
<br /> an offsite corpora urkwho would con =<to the facility on an as needed basis.
<br /> Mr. Meier :.:tate'd, t'n regard tt eliveries, they would have one drop-shipment per week from a food
<br /> vendor., stated the re s e dii` rse consultant would be onsite one half to one day per week, and
<br /> the rest of the people at toi piping would be visitors. He stated some residents do not have any
<br /> ,and some have residents have family members who stop by daily. He stated, however, visitors
<br /> ty illy come at non-p:': C times, such as evenings or mid-afternoons.
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<br /> agekM' hair Steveuan inquired if the maximum staffing level of 12 was the staffing level utilized
<br /> or the proposed 48-unit facility. Mr. Meier stated that he was referring to the
<br /> facility. He stated, in their 20-unit facility, they have two people on at night, and
<br /> during a daytime they have two care givers, an administrator, housekeeper and cook. He stated that
<br /> this number is subject to change if the acuity of the facility changes. He stated that as the acuity of the
<br /> resident changes, they sometimes become isolated from the rest of the residents, and consideration
<br /> is given to how they fit in that atmosphere. He stated if the change is permanent, the resident is
<br /> transferred to a nursing home or facility with a higher level of care. He stated their residents tend to
<br /> • be very independent, and the philosophy was to provide care if and when needed. He stated that the
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