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
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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.
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H ' SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.