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Mounds View City Council August 22, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />• recommended that Consent Agenda Item 9E, Licensing for City Tavern, be deleted from the <br />agenda. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To Approve the Monday, August 22, 2005 agenda as <br />amended. <br />Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. <br />5. PUBLIC INPUT <br />This item was considered following Agenda Item 6. <br />6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS <br />A. Presentation by Northwest Youth and Family Services to discuss their <br />services offered <br />Kay Andrews, Director of Northwest Youth and Family Services, and Mary Sue Hanson, <br />Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative, provided presentations advising of the services <br />provided, gaps in services, funding sources, and desire to work with the City of Mounds View to <br />assure that. no youth or family remain at risk. <br />• Mayor Marty stated he is familiar with Northwest Youth and Family Services and pointed out <br />that over the years, when looking at the budget and the amount of aid that Mounds View receives <br />in comparison with all other cities, he believes that Mounds View far out receives any of the <br />other cities in the coalition. He stated he has always maintained this is one of the best <br />investments in Mounds View. <br />Ms. Andrews advised that the thrift store in Mounds View Square has been reconf gored. The <br />Grand Reopening is scheduled for September 8, 2005, from 4-7 p.m. She invited all to attend to <br />see the reconfigured store and enjoy the entertainment. She also encouraged people to drop off <br />their surplus items so they can be recycled, noting that youth do the work. <br />Mayor Marty pointed out that for many of the kids, this is their first job and used as a training <br />facility for marketing and using a cash register so they are able to get a job somewhere else. <br />Councilmember Thomas stated she has visited the store several times and greatly respects the <br />program because the kids learn not only business skills but also interpersonal skills on how to <br />compliment and be critical while still being supportive of individuals. It also teaches the kids <br />how to speak up for themselves and interact with others. Councilmember Thomas stated this <br />program changes their perspective and gives them a new environment. <br />Mayor Many noted they are also open for adult volunteers. Ms. Andrews stated that is correct <br />• and announced they are open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday <br />from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. <br />