Minutes - Council Work Session - 11/26/2019

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organization began and has evolved, reviewing the services that are provided. She provided a copy of the year-end report for the organization and provided a summary of that information. She explained that the organization also links youth with proper resources. She provided examples of how people can connect with the organization. She stated that they focus on celebrating the successes of their participants with a main goal of reaching graduation. She reviewed the staff members and the structure of the organization as well as the members that are represented on the organization's Board. She noted that Ramsey has been a phenomenal partner, not just financially but in providing the building and outdoor space. She stated that while the organization does receive grant funds at times, city and county funding continues to the be the main sources of funding. Councilmember Menth referenced the Ramsey contributions year to date and noted that appears to be higher than other contributions. City Administrator Ulrich stated that contribution does include the building use. He noted that the organization will have to think about the future as the Highway 10 plans may impact that location. Police Captain Bluml stated that he has had the opportunity to be a part of the organization since he began as a young patrol officer. He explained that when he had time, he would stop by in his patrol vehicle to interact with the children or attend field trips. He stated that he is now a member on the Board and commented that Ms. Hanson has done a great job improving the organization since she joined as the Executive Director. City Administrator Ulrich noted that the contribution to Youth First has been moved from the general fund to the charitable gambling fund. He advised that other cities have contributed buildings in the past for use as well. Councilmember Heinrich asked for additional information on the number of non-school days when service is provided on average. Ms. Hanson explained that during the school year there is an average of about ten to 12 non- school days. She stated that the hours for non-school days were changed this year to 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to allow an earlier start time as they previously began at noon. She stated that over the summer they run a ten-week program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and they do bus children during the summer months. Councilmember Musgrove asked if participants come from all four cities that contribute. Ms. Hanson confirmed that children within the attendance boundaries from the four schools are available to participate. She stated that the organization contracts for bussing. Councilmember Musgrove asked the thoughts for the future if Highway 10 impacts that building. She asked if the programing would be moved to school sites. City Council Work Session /November 26,2019 Page 2 of 7