HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000044_pg168discussion but that he did have some questions regarding the operation of the facility.
He stated he was interested in knowing how the particular area was selected for the
home.
Mr. Sweeney replied that the home in question was the only one available that would
suit the needs of Mrs. Singer. He also stated that Mrs. Singer wanted a beneficial
treatment home for the juveniles that would provide them with room for recreation
and would also be large enough to house 8 or 9 girls.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that if that was the criteria used, Mrs. Singer would
run into problems in every community as the home she was looking for, with that type
of atmosphere, would be found in an R -1 location.
Mr. Sweeney replied that in Mounds View, that type of property was R -1, but it could
be different in other communities.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked what was the closest facility that provided a similar
service.
Mrs. Singer replied that Home of the Good Shepard in Shoreview was the closest.
Councilmember Ziebarth replied that the reason for his question was that he was con-
cerned with a duplication of effort within Ramsey County and asked Mrs. Singer what
recommendations Ramsey County had made to her.
Mr. Sweeney replied that Mrs. Singer had gone before the Ramsey County Mental Health
department and made her presentation and that the department had made suggestions on
what would be needed to accept the program within Ramsey County. Also, the Health,
Welfare and Fire departments all gave their approval.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked if the Planning Commission had addressed the problem
of parking for visitors, in addition to the required 8 parking spots.
Mr. Sweeney replied that the 8 spaces would be all that was required, and that friends
and visitors were not allowed at the horne, and that the families were only allowed
on Sundays.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked what type of teaching program was planned. Mrs. Singer
replied that a special education teacher would be provided to handle all situations.
Councilmember Hodges st 1.L_u that he felt that the home would provide public s ide .. y L�
hazard since it would go against the rezoning policy of the community.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that his questions had been answered during the
discussion but that he did want to know how Mrs. Singer would discipline the girls.
Mrs. Singer replied that all discipline would be done through revoking priviledges,
not through physical discipline. For example, phone priviledges would be revoked for
someone who abused their phone rights, and that the individual would have to go before
the group to regain her priviledges. She also stated that she and the staff would
deal directly with any girls who caused trouble and that they would sit down with them
and work the problems out.
Councilmember Baumgartner asked the type of background the staff would have.