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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-09-20_BUDGET MEETINGTO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mark Bernhardson, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: STOREFRONT /YOUTH ACTION DATE: September 20, 1978 APPENDIX A Storefront /Youth Action Budget Request FUNDING For 1978, Storefront /Youth Action has an estimated budget of $239,735, of which about $58,000 comes from the municipalities and school districts served by the agency. Of this $58,000, in 1978 approximately 44.8% came from Edina ($16,000 from the City and $10,000 from the school district through its Community Education funds). For 1979 Storefront is estimating a budget of $251,516, of which $75,000 is. requested from Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and Eden Prairie. Storefront /Youth Action has requested that Edina City and School District provide 36.7% of the $75,000 figure. The following are the figures for 1977 and 1978 and the requested 1979 budget. SERVICES The services provided by Storefront /Youth Action fall into two categories. The first category is that of counseling. These counseling services consist of counseling for several types of problems. For purposes of approximating the caseload from the respective jurisdictions, the intake and termination case figures supplied by Youth Action for the period from January, 1977, to June, 1978, are listed on the following page. /4 1 '7 5 % 1977 1978 1979 REQUESTED Bloomington City $ 10,000 $ 12,000 $ 18,000 Community Ed. 0 0 5,000 Richfield City 15,000 20,000 22,000 Community Ed. 0 0 5,000 Edina City 13,500 16,000 17,500 Community.Ed. 10,000 10,000 10,000 Eden Prairie City 0 0 0 Community Ed. 0 0 2,000 * Manager's recommendation SERVICES The services provided by Storefront /Youth Action fall into two categories. The first category is that of counseling. These counseling services consist of counseling for several types of problems. For purposes of approximating the caseload from the respective jurisdictions, the intake and termination case figures supplied by Youth Action for the period from January, 1977, to June, 1978, are listed on the following page. /4 1 '7 5 % The average open caseload for counselors primarily assigned to Edina during the first six months, was 105 per month. All the above listed figures, . however, do not give any indication of the quality or amount of time spent in any of these cases. (Storefront /Youth Action in their June -July report has begun to list the amount of hours spent counseling by jurisdiction.) In addition to one -on -one counseling and some group counseling done at their offices, Storefront /Youth Action attempts to work on correcting certain inappropriate behaviors and do preventive instruction through various class- room sessions. These classroom sessions breakdown into three areas. A. Youth Action Classes - Starting last fall, Youth Action had a daily, one hour class each semester at each Edina high school. This class is limited to "problem" youth and the classes attempt to provide a format to instill more appropriate behavior through class instruc- tion and small group discussions: These classes were provided solely in Edina last year, with a similar class at Richfield starting this fall. B. Project Charlie Classes - Through Project Charlie and funded by a CETA grant, Storefront is presenting classes on a weekly basis to the elementary students in Edina's six elementary schools. Started last fall, the curriculum consists of drug education and related subject classes which are attempting to provide prevention education at the elementary level. With CETA funding being severely restricted, Storefront /Youth Action is discussing future program support with the school districts. Richfield has contacted Storefront for a similar program in their system. C. Other - On. request, Storefront /Youth Action does provide individual class:sessions to the requesting school districts, which has been utilized by all three districts. I Mark E. Bernhardson Administrative Assistant .JANUARY 1977 - JUNE 1978 NUMBERS PERCENTAGE INTAKE TERMINATIONS INTAKE TERMINATIONS Edina 293 267 24.4% 25.7% Richfield 435 370 36.1% 35.7%. Bloomington 372 311 30.9% 30.0% Eden Prairie 77 62 6.4% 5.9% Other 26 31 2.2% 3.0% TOTAL 1203 1036 The average open caseload for counselors primarily assigned to Edina during the first six months, was 105 per month. All the above listed figures, . however, do not give any indication of the quality or amount of time spent in any of these cases. (Storefront /Youth Action in their June -July report has begun to list the amount of hours spent counseling by jurisdiction.) In addition to one -on -one counseling and some group counseling done at their offices, Storefront /Youth Action attempts to work on correcting certain inappropriate behaviors and do preventive instruction through various class- room sessions. These classroom sessions breakdown into three areas. A. Youth Action Classes - Starting last fall, Youth Action had a daily, one hour class each semester at each Edina high school. This class is limited to "problem" youth and the classes attempt to provide a format to instill more appropriate behavior through class instruc- tion and small group discussions: These classes were provided solely in Edina last year, with a similar class at Richfield starting this fall. B. Project Charlie Classes - Through Project Charlie and funded by a CETA grant, Storefront is presenting classes on a weekly basis to the elementary students in Edina's six elementary schools. Started last fall, the curriculum consists of drug education and related subject classes which are attempting to provide prevention education at the elementary level. With CETA funding being severely restricted, Storefront /Youth Action is discussing future program support with the school districts. Richfield has contacted Storefront for a similar program in their system. C. Other - On. request, Storefront /Youth Action does provide individual class:sessions to the requesting school districts, which has been utilized by all three districts. I Mark E. Bernhardson Administrative Assistant Officers 6612 LYNDALE AVE14UE SOUTH 5005 VALLEY VIEW RD RICHFIELD hPIN, 55423 (612) E61 -1675 Mr. Mark Bernardson City of Edina 4801 1.1. 50th Street Edina, Minnesota Dear Mark, EDINA MN, 55435 (612) 926 -1651 July 26, 1978 I would like to formally request $17,500.00 from the city of Edina for Storefront /Youth Action in 1979. This is 9.49/a higher than the $16,000.00 which Storefront /Youth Action is receiving during 1978. The increase is.primarily to cover our increased costs, particularly salaries. -As you will recall, Storefront /Youth Actiont. Board of Directors changed the agency's salary schedule for the Counselor position in December of "1977. In January, 1978, salary adjustments were made for most counselors in order to be consistent with the new ranges and to remain . competitive with other youth counseling agencies. I have enclosed a copy of the background information and current salary ranges for counselors at Storefront /Youth Action. We anticipate providing the same level of services in Edina during 1979. We will continue to receive $10,000.00 from Edina Community Education. You have received the statistical report for the first quarter of 1978. The second quarter report will -be available next week.. In addition, this past spring you and the Edina City Council received a copy of the report done by Meredith Hart on Storefront /Youth Action. The report indicated a very positive view of Youth Action by those professionals in'the community.who refer. to the agency. I have also enclosed a copy of a preliminary budget for 1979 which I prepared for Hennepin County-in April, 1978. A revised budget for 1979 is currently being prepared and.will be presented to the Board of Directors at their September meeting. The attached budget was prepared based on the assumption that CETA funding i�rould continue. j•Thile we have received no formal notification regarding CETA funds, I am currently anticipating the loss of some of these funds. Board of Directors President, Bernard Greensweig Gary Addis Meredith Hart Vice President. Ed Orenstein Mary Andrews Art Mcllenthin Secretary, Meredith Hart Susan Bonoft Tom Morgan Treasurer, Susan Bonoff John Brierley Executive Director, Steve Lepins;ci Henrietta Nevius J. F. Nixon Ed Orenste:,n . Paul Romsted Robert E. Wheeler 6612 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH 5005 VALLEY VIEW RD RICHFIELD MN, 55423 (612) 861 -1675 EDINA MN, 55435 (612) 926 -1851 I hope this information is adequate at this time. I will supply any additional information which you may need, and I am available to meet with you, the Human Relations Commission, or the City Council. SL /sri Officers President, Bernard Greensweig Vice President, Ed Orenslein Secretary, Meredith Hart Treasurer, Susan Bonoff Executive Director, Steve Lepinski Sincerely, n Steve Lepinski Director Storefront /Youth Action Inc. Board of Directors Gary Addis Mary Andrews Susan Bonoff John Brierley Meredith Hart Art Mellenthin Tom Morgan Henrietta Nevius J. F. Nixon Ed 0'renstein Paul Romsted Robert E. Wheeler Counc7clor T $9,000. - D112500. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in social sciences or equivalent experience and.six month's exnerience in non - recreational youth work. Some knowledge of juvenile. justice system,, family systems, chemical dependency, individual and group counseling. Must have ability to relate to troubled youth and ability to work with other human service professionals. Counselor II $119500. - $15,000. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in social sciences or equivalent experience and two years experience in non - recreational youth i,Fork. Must possess knowledge of juvenile justice system, fa�ily systems, and chemical dependency and ability to provide individual, °group and family counseling. Dlust also have ability to relate to troubled youth and be able to work with ogler human service professionals Duties: 1. To provide individual counseling, assessments, and appropriate referrals to youth referred to agency. 2. To develop and maintain relationships with police, school personnel, and other professionals referring to agency. 3. To conduct group counseling sessions as agreed upon with supervisor. 4. To provide family counseling when appropriate. 5. To provide outreach at places frequented by youth. 6. To provide school and court advocacy for clients. 7. To provide community education presentations to youth and adults. 8. To work with other professionals to develop new programs or services as agreed upon with supervisor. 9. To maintain knowledge of other youth and family serving programs which may be used for referrals. 10. To participate in professional groups or organizations as approved by supervisor. 11. To attend and participate -in regular staff meetings. 12: To participate in on foincr professional workshops and training pro-rurns as arced upon supervisor. 13. To participate in Chemical Orientation Pro-ram as agreed upon With supervisor and coordinator: of Orientation program. 14. To maintain required records and data and to submit reports and other paper work as requested by supervisor. 15.. To meet regularly with supervisor to regiew and evaluate job performance. 16. To perform other duties as agreed upon with supervisor. sition Sub. Bear .r..� u Communitie a +v. vuu. Family ila .Lvv1000. No. St. J G. raul Y.S.B. tiasTings Y.A.C. i1.A. i .J� P. Y.S.B. Lake Y.S.B. Center Paul i Coon Rapids uth a. 12,000. ounselo: b. 13,500. b. 11,100 c. 9,600- c. 12,000 a. 11,500- c. 11,50C-a.10,300- c. 8,600 - 129800 16,000 b. 11,800 13,500 b.11,200 11,0510 ::nlclor a. 15,500. b. 16,500 b. 15,300 c. 13,000.- -�-- a. 14,000. b. 14,300 15,280. cretary a. 7,000. b. 99.000 ,a. 6,900. a. 7,000. a. 7,500. a. 7,000. a. 7,200. b.10,000. b: 7,500. b• 7,900. c. 6,900 - 8,000. -octor a. 17,500. a. 16,000. a. 16,000. b. 17,500. b. 209500 b. 17,400. C. 199000 b'.17,500. b. 15t5OC b. 16,500.c.111500- 21,000 15,000 rectors o.k. except aluatio for director' curren 101 low o.k. o.k. low o.k. low low laries nroxima --e, enc y , 200, 000. $$130, 000. y$91 , 000. x$117 00.0 x$83 000 , ;$180 000. , x$100, 000. r, NA ?get a. starting salary b. current salary c. salary range * Includes Relate, Storefront /Youth Action, and Minneapolis Unit of HAYDP. To: Board of Directors .From: Steve Lepinski Date: June 12, 1978 Re: 1979 Budget The attached materials are part of a package submitted to Hennepin County Court Services in April. TheyLDare the preliminary budget for Storef, ont /`Touth Action for 1979. There are some minor changes in specific amounts ti.,hich will need to be changed. The budget is based -on current staffing including maintenance of five persons at Project Charlie. The income section was prepared with the assumption that CETA funds for Project,Charlie and our other two slots would continue to exist. Storefront /Youth Action Un. Wk. Health Life Salary F.I.C.A. Ins. Comp. Ins _Ins 111ilea!-e Tot ^1 Director 191800 - 240* 42* 456- 27* 612 21,177 Off. I•Ingr /Ad. As. 10,200* - 240* 22* - 27* 612 11,101 Sec. Recpt. 8,200 504 ..240 17 456 .27 306 9,750 Hd . Couns. 15 , 000* 921- 240* 96* 456* 27* 612 17 , 352 Hd. Couns. 11,800 - 240* 76* - 27* 612 12,755 Couns. 111200 688. _ 72 456 27 612 13,055 Couns. 11,000 675 240 70 '456 27 612 .13,080 Couns. 102400 639 240 67 456 27 612 12,441 Couns. 12,000 737 240 77 456 27 612 14,149 C ou_ns . 11,600 - - 74 - 27 612 12,313 Couns. 11,000 - 240 70 - 27 612 112949 Couns. 7,600 - 240 49 - 14. 306 8,219 Couns. 119000 - 240 70 456 27 612 .12,405 Prev. Sp. 11,000 - - 70 456 27 612 12,165 Prev. Sp. 11,000 - - 70 456 27 612 12,165 Prev. Sp. 11,000 - - 70 456 27 612 12,1.65 Cher. Prog. Coord. 11,000 - - 70 456 27 612 121165 Off. I•ingr /Comm. Coord. 11,000 - - 70 456 27 612 129165 205,800 41164 2,640 1,152. 5,928 473 109404 230,561 County funded 75% (Sv449953) STOi:l;FitOil'.i /YOU`!,I -I ACTION *Revised Proposed Account Title -x-1978 Dud,--t 1979 Budget Salaries 192,300. 205,800 F.I.C.A. 4,552 49164 Un. Ins. 1,814 2,640 Wk. Comp. 1,030 1,152 Health Ins. 4,585 59928 Life Ins. 304 473 Mileage 109200 10,404 Rent 59500 6,127 Phone 59000 5,138 Supplies 19400 19500 Training /Consult. 2,700 29600 Postage 600 600 Printing 12800 19800 Publications 200 240 Insurance 800 1,000 Adv. - Hiring 350 350 Note & Interest 59000 0 Equipment 500 500 Maintenance 500 500 Misc. 600 600 Totals $239,735 5251 , 5'10 *Revised - - - -- Sal-ary Data S'heet S tor. afront /Your -I Action "Staff of C.E.T.A. funded Project Charlie Prevention Pro --,-a-1 in Edina. Current Bud.�eted Salary Bud. salary proposed Position Title 1 -1 -78 through 12 -31 -78 1 -1 -i9 throu� -h Director 18,400 19,800 Office Tin -r. / 9,400 10,200 Admin. Assist. Sec. Recpt. 7,500 81200 Hd. Counselor (S.F.) 14,000 15,000 Hd. Counselor (Y.A.) 11,000 112800 Counselor 10,400 11,200 Counselor 10,000 119000 Counselor 9,500 10,400 Counselor '11,000 12,000 Counselor 10,800 11,600 Counselor 10,000 11,000 Counselor 12,000 11,000 Counselor z time 7,000 7,600 *Prevention Specialist 109300 11,000 *Prevention Specialist 10,300 11,000 *Prevention Specialist 10,300 1.1,000 'Chem. Pro -. Coordinator 10,300 11,000 'Community Chem. Coord. 10,300 110000 Total 192,300 205,800 "Staff of C.E.T.A. funded Project Charlie Prevention Pro --,-a-1 in Edina. Q -1 Storefront/ Youth Action - 1.979 Statement of Other Revenue Sources City of Richfield 22 , 000 City of Blaami:�cg, ton 13, 500 City of Edina 17,500 City of Eden Prairie 5,000 Edina Community Education 10,000 Richfield Con-nunity Education 5,000 Bloominc-tor_ CoTenunity Education 5,000 Eden- Prairie School 2,000 State Drug and Alcohol Authority 14,500 o--o- � �� - �-� r _:�C 85 000 . E . T . A . 5-5 , -o _ , Data 100 18,000 Other Corporations /Foundations. 7,500 Community Donations 1.600 $206,600 Hennepin County $44,953 Total $251,553 44 To: The Edina City Council and City M.�tnaaer, Ken Rosland From: The Edina Human Relations Commission Subiect: Recommendations with regard to the City of Edina's 1979 Human Services Budget Allocation I. Human Relations Commission IT_. Storefront /Yo>>th Action :-R September 20, 1978 RECOMMENDATION I.• That the City of Edina approve the Human Relations Commission budget request for 1979 in the amount of $5,850, to be allocated as follows: Consultant Services Conference Fees, Meeting Dues $2,000 200 Membership - League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions 200 Community Programs and Education: 2,650 Family Violence Chemical Dependency Youth Education Programs Contingency Fund Budget Notes: ME Total $5,850 1. Attached.is a table outlining the 1979 HRC budget request. We believe that with the addition of new members, the Commission can effectively and successfully maintain and expand, as needed, its activities and functions within the dollar amount of the 1979 budget request. 2. The Commission is aT)oreciative of the consistent staff support that has been available from CETA employee, Janie YcMichael. We request that this level of staff support continue to be available to the Commission in 1979. The Commisssion also affirms its need at this time for the use of an outside consultant on a limited basis. 3. The Commission acknowledees secretarial support_ from the Edina School System. The School District has reimbursed the City for provision of those services. RECOMMENDATION II: That the City of Edina A. Enter into a purchase of services agreement with Storefront/ Youth Action for fiscal 1979 in the amount of $17,500. �h Notes: B. Maintain in effect all clauses and requirements as outlined in the 1978 Agreement between the City of Edina and Storefront/ Youth Action. C. Continue to encourage Storefront /Youth Action to develon increasingly strengthened professional service relationships with personnel at all levels of the Edina Police nenartment, in order to nrrnyide regular and ongoing assistance in dealing with youth and family crisis situations requiring police action and referral. D. Encourage Storefront /Youth Action to develop similar professional relationships with personnel in other departments of the City as well, i.e. Administration and park and Recreation personnel. E. Charge the Human Relations Commission, as a moni.toring.body, to assist and encourage Storefront /Youth Action in long range financial nlanning and community education efforts. .Q The Fuman Relations Commission Has met with Storefront /Youth Action personnel and Tioard representatives to review and evaluate the agencies services to the Edina community and to research and evali±ate the agencies request for City finds for 1979. As .a result of this investigation, supnl,�merted by discussions with city staff and members of the Edina community, the following conclusions have been reached: 1. A strong ongoing need still exists in Edina for a communit_y- basee nrofessinnal. co+inselir.a cenrice Q.va4.1able frAe of charge .upon request to youth and families in need of ?tiid.ance and assistance in d.ealina Taith emotional and social problems. 2. Storefront /Youth ".ct_ion has effectively delivered the important service of nrofession?1 cot,nseli.ne and e+lidance i.denti.fi.ed in item (1) .above durinq 1975, 1977, and 1978. 3. The Fuman Relations Commission supports Storefront /Yol.it_h Action. - in.their nrevent_ati,Te efforts in the Edina schools as a means of dealing with the needs and concerns of yo,inQ people. 4. The Commission .recognizes an increased credibility established by the agency within the Edina comm�inity. The Human Relations Commission s,jnnorts the Storefront /Youth Action request, based on need, for funds in the amount of $17,500 from the City of Edina. EDINA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION BUDGET REQUEST 1979 Consultant Services $2,000 (Retainer and monthly service 12 months @ $166.66, 1month = $1,999.92 Conference Fees, Meeting Thies 200 Membership - League of Minnesota Human 200 Rights Commissions Community Programs and Education: Family Violence Commmunity Education 1,000 Chemical Dependency Community Education 650 Youth Education Programs 1,000 Contingency Fund 800 Total $5,850 EDINA HIT-MAN RELATIONS CM1TvIISSION BUDGET REQUEST 1979 Consultant Services $2,000 (Retainer and monthly service 12 months fa 8166.66 /month = $1,999.92 Conference Fe -s, Meeting Dues 200 Membership_ - League of Minnesota uuman Rights Commissions 200 Rate* ((a 53.25/1000) - Ponulation Fifiure: 50,000 Community Programs and Education: 2,650 Family Violence Education Inventory of Human Services 200 Community Education 500 Research Toward Prevention 300 Chemical Denendency Education Use of City Newsletter Space 250 Teacher In- Service Training 100 Public Education Programs 200 In -House Training for Police Department 100 Youth Education Programs Developmental Study 1,000 Contingency Fund 800 Tatal $5,850 EDTFA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMT SSION 1979 BUDGET REOUEST 'COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION Family Violence Education $1,000 Inventory of Human Services: 200 The Task Force will obtain, in cooperation with South Hennenin u+iman Services, an inventory of Human Services in this area in order to identify both vans in and duplication of sevices. Community Education: 500 The Task Force nlans to work toward an increases in community tinderstandinQ of the Droblem of family violence and toward an increase in community awareness of available resources, through for>>ms, workshops, media, and staff training. These activities will be coordinated through the South Hennepin Human Services Task Force on Family Violence. Research Toward prevention: 300 The Task Force will conduct research on alternative curricula for breaking the cycle of violence in the family. Chemical Denendencv Education $ 650 Use of City Newsletter Space: 250 Based on estimated cost: X1344 and 1/6 for chemical dependency material. Teacher In- Service Training: 100 Teacher In- Service Training at one school for secondary teachers in a joint effort with the Edina Schools. Public Education Programs: 200 Chemical Dependency programs for the public. In -House Training: 100 Provide In -House Training (speakers, workshops, discussion) to the .Edina Police nenartment in the areas of Chemical Dependency, Family Violence, etc. Youth Education Programs $1,000 Developmental study to identify stress .factors influencing young peoples behavior patterns. IF EDINA, t ,W. ".N P.FT ATTO. q C?!SIOrT AGrNn4 r?8ST) ?.Y, SRPTv? 979, 19, 1978 - 7:30 P.M. I. Call to order. II. Annro-c th.? mi- i?te.s of the JL ±1.v 18th, A`!gt.ist 15th, Augi.,st 28th, and A.0 ^i±st 30 *_h IIT. Report on Peonlemakin- IV. 1979 ' -TRC Btl i-et Report on `_'o,,ith Action VI. Task Force Reports Follow -?m d: scussion of Snecial TTRC Mee *_in of ^.u-ust 30th Family Violence Task Force Renor*_ - see enclosed statement of purpose from SVHS Task Force Chntvical D--n °ndency Report VII. Old & Yew Business Adjourn We need full Commission atter.dar.cn a.t this very important Tnee*_in -. The next Tnetin- of the Edina. u..T,2., Relations Cor.�ission will be held on Tunsday, octobor 17th, 1978. 0 S, t-i H ' SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL S 1 C Serving: Bloomington SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL Eden Prairie TASK FORCE ON FAMILY VIOLENCE Edina Statement of Purpose Richfield FACT: Family violence is prevalent throughout our society regardless of education or income. It is also a crime. FACT: Violence is learned behavior. Children who are abused often become abusive parents. FACT: Family violence is a hidden problem, difficult for a family to admit, but impossible for society to ignore. AArWr.Rnrtnm The South Hennepin Task Force on Family Violence evolved out.of a request to the South Hennepin Human Services Council from the Edina Human Relations Commission to coordinate an area wide effort to address the problem in our four cities. All Human Rights /Relations Commissions are represented and provide a linkage to the Commissions and the City Councils. MEMBERSHIP The Task Force is a community group of citizens and professionals who live or work in the South Hennepin area. Agencies represented include: police, public health, schools, private family and youth service agencies, women's organizations, and Hennepin County Community Services and Juvenile Probation. Participation is open. Interested people are invited to join us. PURPOSE The purpose of the Task Force is to address the problem of family violence as it exists in our communities by: 1) Promoting positive family relationships, 2) Providing infor- mation about existing resources, 3) Developing new resources, and 4) Assisting pro- fessionals to be more effective in working with violent families. Some initial efforts of Task Force sub - committees are: developing information about local resources for use by.Information and Referral agencies, publicizing events /resources via the media,. agency resources, and mailings; developing child abuse reporting policies in schools, teacher and staff training, and prevention curriculum; coordinating parent support groups and child care exchange for single parents; developing a "First Home" for unwed teen- age mothers. In addition the Task Force supports local efforts to develop family oriented programs, facilitates interagency communication and coordination, develops recommendations for the resolution of community problems, monitors /supports new legislation related to family violence, and works with other organizations in cooperative efforts to address issues related to family violence. COMMUNITY SUPPORT The South Hennepin Human Services Council and the Task Force on Family Violence ask for your support for our efforts - -City and agency officials, c.itizens and professionals. TOGETHER WE CAN HELP TROUBLED FAMILIES 9801 Penn Avenue South • Room 100 • Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 • (612) 888 -5530 EDINA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 4801 WEST 50TH STREET TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1978 - 7:30 P.M. Members Present Members Absent Leslie Turner Mary Anderson Roberts Ray O'Connell Irving B. Adams Kathrvn Sehlin Rev. Donald Asman Pat Mona Richard Mahoney Tom T. Oye Lee B. Otis John Carlstrom Staff Present Janie McMichael Gene Sylvestre The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Chairperson, Ray O'Connell. Chair Report The Chair renorted that he had met with City Manager Ken Rosland to discuss the direction of Commission activities. The City Manager and the City Council are aware of Commission concerns. The meeting provided an opportunity for discussion of Commission Qoals and objectives. Mr. O'Connell:and Ms. Turner will attend a meeting,w ith Mayor Van Valkenburg tomorrow Renort on Prevention Week Kathryn Sehlin reported on the progress of Prevention Week. The Steering; Committee met on Julv 19th and August 11th. She has been asked to serve as Chairperson and she has accented. The tentative date for the event has been se*_ for November 13 -18th. The Edina West Auditorium and classrooms have been reserved. A title is still to be determined but it was decided that "Peoplemaking19 will be part of it. Planning committees have been established. Ray O'Connell will chair the Finance Committee. Mr. Oye reported that commiinity organizations, churches, and groups were asked to consider. Peoplemaking in their budget nlans for this year. Mr. O'Connell will follow un on that. A keynote sneaker is beine nnrsi .,ed and niiblicity by a professional advertising firm is being. considered. Obiectives have bPOn discussed and the nrngr.am Will i.nclitde workshons on chemical use, family violence, and introduction of a family bill of rights. The next Steering Committee meeting will he held on A.uimust 31st. 1979 HRC Budget Discussion nostnoned. Storefront/vo»th Action Bud ^et Ren -est Rav O'Connell renorted that he and Richard Mahoney had'met with Steve Leninski and Marlene Os*_ ^_raaarA of Storefront /Youth A.cti.nn. The purpose of the meeti.nfi -as to discuss the bud,eer. renuest-and to discLlss the direction of their activities. 64 ,4A Puestions were asked to determine the need for services in Edina and to determine what the agency is doing for Fdi.na. Tt was ren_ort_ed that Edina receives 2 full time counselors for their contribution. Mr. O'Connell noted that the budget renrest was well cnverPd at that meeting. Roth he and Mr. Mahoney were satisfied that the reauest is legi.timRte. They asked that a special meeting of the Edina Human Relations Commission be called to determine the Commission's recommendation to the City Council. The special meeting will be held on Monday, August 28th, in the Conference Room of the Edina City Hall, at 7:30 p.m. Task Forc- Renort_s Chemical Denendency: Pat Mona reD6rted on the Police /School Liaison and problems that the Police Department has exnerienced in regards to chemical denendencv. The Chemical nenendencv Task Force asks the Commission to sunn_ort and encourage the efforts of the Police Department in this area. Family Violence: 9 The South uennenin Human Services Task Force 'on °amily Violence met on ?ulv 25th and _august 8th. The priority of the Task Ford is to serve as a catalyst for government agencies and other bolies to nrovi.de services in this area. Snecific nroiects of the Task Force will include parent eiiecation, child ab +`se /nerlect reporting in the schools, training professionals, and increasing awareness in the community. Judy Hansen, police School Liaison, any? 'Cully Ftoppel, Edina public Schools, are preparing staff training workshops for the school. Youth: No report. Old F- New Ri1siness There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adiournei at 9 :45 p.m. 0 W SPECIAL ME'°_TTYr. EDINA HUMAN R".LATTONS CCMMTSSION 4801 ..m ST 50TH STRE7T MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1978 - 7 :30 P.M. Members Present Members Absent Leslie Turner Mary Ana.Prson Roberts Ray O'Connell Lee B. Otis Pat Llona Rev. ^onald Asman Tom T. Cye John Carlstrom Richard Mahoney Kathryn Sehlin Irving B. Adams Staff. Present_ Guests Present_ Janie McMichael Dan Powell., Storefront/Youth Action Gene Sylvestr_e Jeanne Sutton, L -acyue of TIomen Voters The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson, Leslie Turner Dan Powell, Storefront /Youth ^_ction, -as introduced to the Commission. He began discussion by outlining some of the new programs available at the agency. Along with programs on chemical abuse /dependency, sexuality, and values clarification, the agency offers programs for property offenders and out - patient services. Mr. Powell pointed out that response to the agency in Edina has been good. Storefront /Youth Action receives many referrals from the Edina schools, police, and other agencies. As a result Edina receives specialized services. There are more Youth Action staff concentrated in Edina. During the first quarter of this year the number-of clients in Edina increased significantly. This indicates an increased cooperation from the community. 124 families have made use of Storefront /Youth.Acti.on services so far this year. The agency always works with the family in counseling cases. My. Ode suggested that the agency have statistics such as these available when t..hev present their appeal to the City Council. Ne stressed the imo_ortance of statistics and what thev indicate. Mr. Powell noted that the abe group most affected by agency programs are between 14 and 18 years old. Most are referred to the agency when behavior problems become anparent. Thev are referred by the school, police, family, and friends. Some are reluctant to Wirticipate at first but through group programs dialogue is opened un and thev can talk about their problems. Problems too intense are referred elsewhere. Counselors are trained to recognize more serious problems. Storefront /Youth Iction has 9-10 student aides helnina in the schools. These students have been thro>>gh the chemical dependency pro, offered b the agency and have volunteered to go into the classroom and talk to other students about se ryices that are available to them. The out - patient nrigram at the Storefront /Youth Action involves adolescents who are on their way to treatment, who are just out of treatment, and those who are abusive Id, a but not denen( tent. More students are taking advantage of this program as it becomes less stigmatized. Mr. Adams gaestioneA whether Mr. Powell felt that many of the Storefront/Youth Action programs would be valnahle as Dart of the school curriculum. :Mr. Powell reponded positively. 7e hoped that the school would make use of the objectivity of an outside agency if it considered such a plan. Another area where a need for services is bein- recos,nized is child abuse. In resn_onse to that need Storefront /Youth Action has worked out a child abuse program and has applied for a CETA grant to implement it_. Commission members expressed their support of the agency's activities. They enco"raoed Storefront /-- ^.ction to consider statistical ways to measure the results of their work. Mr. Powell assured the Commission that the agency is making_ use of new recoreiina procedures and is looking for ways to gage results. The Commission thanked Mr. po•>>ell for sharing his insights as a youth counselor and for his renort on the progress of Storefront /Youth Action. Old 6. Ne- Business a Mr. Adams renuest_ed that the Commission reet.with Scott Erickson and *Mike Duane, of Future Systems, on TWnesday, "_ug:!st 30tH. Commission members agreed to meet with them and a snecial meeting will be held. The 1979 HRC bvdnet will also be discussed. There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. SPECIAL YEET?NG EDINA HUMAN REL^.TIONS COMMISSION 4801 WEST 50TH STREET WEDNE•SDAY9 AUGUST 30, 1978 - 8 :00 P.M. Members Present_ Irvin* B. Adams Leslie Turner Ray O'Connell Richard Mahoney Tom T. Dye Staff. Present Janie McMichael Guests Present Mike Duane, Future Sytems Members Absent Mary Anderson Roberts Rev. Donald Asman Lee B. Otis John Carlstrom Kathryn Sehlin Pat Llona The meeting was called to order at 8 :15 p.m. by Chairperson, °ay O'Connell. Mr. Adams introduced Mike Duane to the Commission. -Mr. Adams has net with Mr. Duane and Mr. Erickson, of Future Systems, in regards to the ."life-coning" curriculum being discussed by the Commission. Mr. Diane assured the Commission that Fut *!re Systems is a non - profit organization- They frequently interact with community groups, schools, etc., on a no fee basis. Future Svst_ems has worked with governmental bodies and social senyice organizations. Staff has expertise in the area of curriculum writing and social service evRII-lation. Members have worke,? on projects in Edina before. Ms. Tyner e"ressed the Commission's Terspective that -many of the social problems bein* reco*nized today have si_mi larities in causes. Cornissi.on members share t_be •rie�w that a poor self- concept contributes to many of these problems. As a pre,yentive measure the Commission wrnild encourage -the school to incorpora._te '!life- conin- skills" into the regular school curriculum. Richard Mahoney pointed to the success of classes being conducted in the ele*nent.ary schools b•► Project CHarlie. The Cor .ission wo "10 like to see similar cl�ssss conduct ^d at t.11 Grade l eels. Mr. ?hiane expressed int_grest in the Cor_-n4.ssion1s idea. Hr! ovtlired some nroblems that might be inco- ntere6. He stressed the im-ort?nce of community se,nnort for that kind of an undertakirq. The ed•,cational system mist_ have the backing of the co*mmLinity. Mr. Deane noint_ed o,,t areas where his o—anizati.nn cniild he of astistance. The- crn11d be consulted to assist in accessi_rp needs, eval.t,atine a_nals, and implementing policy. It was decided that the idea should be considered further and that the Commission :would inform Mr. Dvane if than* would need to make use of his services. 'They thanked him for the informati.or. he . 1979 Prr' Pudg.�t The attached table reflects the revised 1979 HRC budget request. There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.