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Finance Director Lund noted that the Police Department does get this information from the <br /> Alexandra House. <br /> Police Captain Frankfurth explained that the Alexandra House is a program that the Police <br /> Department uses for domestic assault cases throughout the County. He shared that this program <br /> helps victims navigate the court system and make sure they have protections in place. <br /> Finance Director Lund asked if there is a list of how many participants of this program were <br /> Ramsey residents. <br /> Police Captain Frankfurth said he can try to find this information. <br /> City Administrator Hagen asked if other entities are contributing to the Alexandra House. <br /> Police Captain Frankfurth shared that he believes other agencies are contributing to this and noted <br /> that there is also grant funding that contributes. <br /> Mayor Kuzma asked Councilmember Woestehoff, the Council liaison to Youth First, about the <br /> importance of Youth First to the community. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff shared that it is an organization throughout Anoka County that <br /> provides safe spaces for children which are education adjacent. He noted that it is funded by <br /> Ramsey, Andover, Coon Rapids, Anoka County, the Anoka-Hennepin School Districts, and <br /> various grants. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if the JPA between the City is directly with Youth First or <br /> another organization. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff noted that it is with another organization. He added that he advised <br /> the Chair of the Youth First Board that the City would likely not be able to fund them in the future. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked how they would go about making this decision if it is a joint <br /> powers agreement. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff stated the JPA has nothing to do with funding. He added that the <br /> Youth First Board is meeting later this week to discuss the new Executive Director and her vision <br /> of what the organization will be. <br /> Councilmember Howell shared that she does not like the idea of the City funding non-profits, <br /> regardless of the organization's contribution to the City. She added that Andover currently has an <br /> employment opportunity for a Youth Mental Health and Wellness Services Coordinator for Youth <br /> First. She noted that DEI is implemented throughout the role, and she has issues with the City <br /> supporting an organization that will prioritize certain children over others. <br /> City Council Work Session/ September 10, 2024 <br /> Page 3 of 13 <br />