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MINUTES ANOKA COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1980 Administration Bldg., Anoka State Hospital PRESENT: Ronald C. Young, M.D. (Chairman) Richard Blomquist Arlene Dahlman Barbara Ingrassia Susan Kimball Edward LaTuff William Lightburn Bruce Olson David Parachini Robert Rodin JoAnn Demko Randy Peterson Dennis Boland ABSENT: Thomas Fashingbauer Douglas Freeman Robert M. A. Johnson John Malban Harriett Mhoon Martin Peper, M.D. Thomas Wittkopp, M.D. The minutes of the meeting of February 4, 1980 were approved as written. CEO Recruiting Operating on the assumption that Anoka State Hospital will remain open, ads have been placed in several national and state publications for the position of Chief Executive Officer at the hospital. It was agreed that at the appropriate time the committee will select from 5-7 members to serve on a panel for the final screening of applicants. Mr. Rodin suggested the following representation: 1 from the city of Anoka, one from each of the counties which are part of the catchment area, a union representative, and a member from a consumer group such as the Mental Health Advocates Coalition. In a telephone conversation with Tom Fashingbauer, Dr. Young was advised that the Ramsey County delegation will go on record as opposing the closing of Anoka State 'Hospital and will support legislation for improving the situation at the hospital. Mr. Rodin suggested that the committee consider notifying the Legislature that the bill to close Anoka is a severe handicap in re- cruiting a Chief Executive Officer and a decision must be made quickly on hospital closure. Mr. Parachini said the Legislature should be pro- vided with position statements from all counties involved. It is also important to determine which way the Legislature is going - to close or to improve the hospital - because if the hospital is to be phased out within the next two years, a different type of CEO would be needed - one who is skilled in phasing out a facility. A subcommittee was establish~ to contact Rep. McCarron to discuss his bill and report back to the next meeting of the advisory committee. Members are: Robert Rodin, Tom Fashingbauer and Barbara Ingrassia. Mr. Rodin said the Anoka delegation was welcome to sit in on the meeting if they would care to do so.