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1 Councilmember noted that the City is short of Staff. The City Manager indicated that 2 additional hiring for Public Works has been on hold until a new Public Works 3 Director has been appointed. �4 IV. NORTHWEST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES PROPOSAL. 5 Councilmember Marks noted that he felt NWYF was a very important part of the 6 youth picture. He stated he supports the proposal. He indicated that recidivism rate 7 is 25% without a diversion program; with a diversion program, recidivism rate is 8 12%. He noted that NWYF is asking for 1.25% per capita, which is about $9,000 of 9 an investment for the City. Councilmember Wagner also noted that there has been a 10 request from ACTION, which is a local program. Both noted that these programs are 11 very worthwhile. Councilmember Faust stated that it appears that NWYF lacks fiscal 12 responsibility. He stated he was not comfortable with their numbers and felt that 13 ACTION provided more "bang for the buck". Councilmember Marks thought that it 14 was because the City has no direct input with NWYF, therefore can't get comfortable 15 with the organization. Councilmember Enrooth stated that Hennepin County has 16 discontinued funding to NWYF. The Mayor stated that the City was to provide 17 Public Health and Police services; that the state and county are to provide for social 18 programming. 19 V. COMPUTER UPGRADE PROPOSAL. 20 The Finance Director reported on Computer upgrade and Internet access for the City. 21 He stated that TIES has given the City a proposal to assist the City with the proposed 22 computer upgrades and MIS support. He stated that he recommends accepting the 3 TIES proposal as their major clientele are school districts and as such, it is an entity that will be around a long time. The Council asked the Finance Director to explore 5 other options as they want a plan/design specific to the City and they want support 26 from agencies that deal specifically with cities. Councilmember Marks stated that he 27 would like to assist in the upgrade for the City. 28 VI. UPDATES ON UPCOMING ISSUES AND MEETINGS. 29 A. Street Neighborhood Meetings - October 21. The City Manager reported that 30 a meeting with the residents on 33rd Avenue has been scheduled regarding 31 sidewalks. He indicated that he sent letters to these residents last month. 32 B. Parks Task Force - October 20. Councilmember Wagner reported that the 33 task force discussed possible sites for play areas and narrowed it down to one 34 or two areas. He indicated that it is difficult for the group to commit to 35 getting the Community Services tot lot completed first; many members want to 36 propose to build the tot lot adjacent to the building as large as possible so that 37 it can be used on a shared basis with the public. Councilmember Wagner felt 38 it needs to get done now or won't get done if left as part of a larger package. 39 He stated he will have more information at the Council's October 14th 40 meeting. 41 C. Planning Commission -- Ordinance Change, October 21. The City Manager 42 noted that the Planning Commission will be considering an amendment to the azoning ordinance establishing regulations for churches, temples, and 44 synagogues at its October 21st meeting. The Council will get their 45 recommendation at the October 28th Council meeting.