Community & Human Services Cte Minutes 04-20-1988 .
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Community and Human Services Committee
April 20, 1988
1:30 p.m.
Third Floor Council Chambers
The meeting was called to order by Janice Rettman, Chair, at 1:30 p.m.
The following were in attendance: Janice Rettman, Chair: Bob Long, Councilmember;
Roger Goswitz, Councilmember; Bill Wilson, Councilmember; Tom Dimond, Councilmember;
Terry Sullivan, City Attorney's Office; Joe Collins, Legislative Assistant; Jim Murphy,
Program Analyst; and Barbara Benson, Secretary.
Janice Rettman introduced�the members present. She noted that Jim Murphy is the staff
person assigned to this Committee; he will have input into all of the issues involved.
She stated that anyone present who wishes to speak may do so.
The first item of business concerned the continuation of a presentation by Irene 0'Ryan,
Division of Public Health: Daq Care Licensing Procedures (Policy: Proposed Day Care
Rules and Regulations and Guidelines for Day Care Centers). Bill Wilson asked 0'Ryan
what the centers' reactions were to the rules; she_ answered that only one �enter was
lost to the program in 1987, eleven (11) centers were gained. Rettman discussed the
drafting of a resolution to adopt the rules and regulations. Judy Barr, Division of
Public Health, stated that a resolution has been drafted. The sick child issue was
discussed. Rettman asked 0'Ryan to review the sick child issue and plan on giving an
• update to the Com�►ittee at the first meeting in June. 0'Ryan agreed to do so, stating
that she will have an issues paper available at that time. Rettman observed that rfurphy
will be available to assist on this, also. A motion was �►ade by Bob Tong to accept the
rules and regulations. 5-0 yes.
The next item of discussion was bowling centers. Terry Sullivan has drafted a substitute
ordinance which references "bowling center" instead of "bowling alley", and indicates
that there shall be no linit on the hours of operation for bowling centers. There is
no change in the hours for the serving of liquor. Rettman stated that she had received
a call from a bowling center stating they had been operating on a 24-hour basis for years
and were not aware this was illegal. Bob Long made a motion to approve the amended
ordinance. 5-0 yes.
Judy Barr discussed Item ro. 26, fron the City Council Agenda of April 7, 1988, a
resolution amending the 1988 budget by adding $60,114 to the Financing and Spending Plans
for Public Health-Salaries. (Policy with future budget implications.) Barr indicatpd
that Room 111 (Division of Public Health) is one of five (S) partially state-funded
AIDS testing sites in Minnesota. In addition, funding is received for Program Behavior
Patient Counseling and Outreach Program. This will amend the budget to reflect both
ir_come from the State, as well as expenditures relating to the grant and to the
activities of the testing site. Rettman asked whether this would be represented as 3
line item in the budget; Barr answered this would be indicated as reimbursement from the
State. 5-0 yes.
The next item of discussion concerned Item No. 29, from the City Council Agenda of
� April 7, 1988, a resolution providing that the City's Neighborhood Clear.-Up Program
be funded, that a 207 funding increase over last year be added to accommodate ir.creased
parti_cipation, and request�ng the Mayor to Prepare a budget resolution transferring
n��cessar•.� [tinds needed to pay c]_ean-uP cost�;. (Policy and which bud�et_) Chris Park,
.. �,,,,- .. .. ��i.nistrati��n, exp]_ained that tFii�� ,ti�a�, :i p� 4�hich �.�s �, ne: ��,;-}i�od
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priority. The Better Neighborhoods Program administered it last year. At this point,
Jerry Jenkins, Citizen Participation Coordinator, outlined the structure of the program,
emphasizing the involvement of community organizers. She then introduced Jean Witzig,
Mayor's Administration, who worked with this in conjunction with the Better Neighborhoods
Program. Witzig noted that of the $125,000 originally allocated, $31,000 was left over
and then put back into the General Fund. $10,000 wa� allocated to be used for the Needs
Assessment. The original $125,000 came out of the snowplowing fund. All present
complimented those that worked on the program and expressed sati�faction with the
results. Long suggested that the Finance Committee examine this also before it goes
back to Council. A cable presentation was discussed. Chris Park, Mayor's Administration,
discussed staffing of the program. Wilson suggested that she contact the Urban Corps
office or other similar offices to see if an intern cauld be obtained to help staff the
program. A motion was made that the resolution be sent back to the City Council as
policy adoption indicating agreement to participate in the 1988 cleanup program; the
policy would be approved by Council and then referred to the Finance Committee for
determination as to which fund. Discussion ensued. Ruth Armstrong, Community Organizer
of Summit Hill Association, District 17 Council, addressed the group, indicating she
would like to see a policy established and hoped that this would be approved. Rettman
discussed appropriate budgets for program funding. Kathy Tarnowski, Comr.iunity Organizer
of District Council 14, suggested guidelines for recycling. She stated that due to their
recycling efforts last year, their savings was $6,000. If they had utilized landfilling,
they would have spent an additional $5,000. She noted that the district councils,
themselves, could use additional funding for their programs. Discussion followed
a regarding the wording of the resolution. It was agreed that Dimond's resolution would
� be discarded, Wilson's would be used. Amendments were discussed. It was decided to add
a paragraph concerning recycling; change wording to include "street maintenance or
appropriate budget"; on page 2, change "fund" to "program". 4-0 yes, as amended.
The next item concerned Item No. 4, from the City Council Agenda of April 12, 1988, First
Reading - An ordinance amending Chapter 409.21(b)(1) of the Legislative Code pertaining
to pulltabs and tipboards in bars by deleting the references to charitable organ'izations
that support youth athletic activities. Bill Wilson explained he had proposed this
ordinance to expand the opportunity for more charitable non-profit organizations to
participate in the sale of. tipboards and pulltabs in licensed Saint Paul li_quar
establishments in the State of Minnesota. Lynn Wolfe, Division of Parks and Recreation,
addressed the group, stating that she has no pr�blem with the resolution as it stands,
but voiced concerns about administration of funds in the future. Bill Wilson noted
that no changes will be nade without recommendations coming from the advisory group.
Wolfe noted that a resolution will be soon forthcoming with a spending plan for this
particular fund, including administrative costs. Jerry Mickus, from the Rice Street
VFW, informed the group that he was speaking for the VFW and the legion, and urged
that no more burden be put on these programs and added that he would very much like to
see more money budgeted fc�r City programs. A motion was made by Bill Wilson to approve
this ordinance. 4-0 yes.
Bill Wilson addressed Item No. 6, from the City Council Agenda of April 12, 1988,
First Reading - An ordinance amending Chapter. 411.01 and 411.04(b)(2) of the Legislative �
Code pertaining to entertainment and consent petition requirements. Wilson explaiiled
that this ordinance provides that if the owner of a building provides entertainmer.t on
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or adjacent to the licensed premises, they must obtain a license and must have the
consent of owners within 100 feet; this includes all property, not just residences.
Bob long questioned the change; Terry Sullivan explained that this change is to include
all property, not just�residences, within 100 feet. Wilson queried Sullivan as to
whether there is any reason to believe this ordinance will not do what it is intended
to do. Sullivan stated that to his knowledge, there is none, but he will communicate
this concern to the City Attorney's Office. A motion was made by Bill Wilson to approve
this ordinance. 4-0 yes.
Tom Dimond discussed Item No. 6, from the City Council Agenda of April 12, 1988, First
Reading - An ordinance amending Section 191 of the Legislative Code by adding a
provision pertaining to displaying name of responsible operator on coin operated
machines. He explained that many machines have no name listed for people to contact
in a situation where they have a problem with the machine or lose their money. This
ordinance will require the persons responsible for a coin operated machine to display
their name, address, and telephone number in a conspicuous place. Rettman asked
Dimond if the Licensing Office had any comment regarding this matter. Dimond answered
that he had received no feedback from Licensing. Dimond made a motion that this
ordinance be approved. 4-0 Yes.
• Rettman noted that Jim Murphy, as the staff person for the Community and Human Services
Committee, had prepared a matrix for the Civic Organizations Partnership Program
(COPP) (policy of prioritizing). Murphy stated that he had distributed the matrix to
� Councilmembers, and that six (6) Councilmembers had returned the matrix. In summary,
the information sent back by the Council indicates low income, refugees and minorities
to have the highest priority among the target groups. Housing, job training,
employment and health care have the highest priority of the functional priorities.
Long discussed neighborhood involvement. Wilson noted the limited resource issue,
indicating that the more resources are reduced, the nore competiton there will be for
them. CDGB dollars were discussed. Rettman added that this will be an ongoing process,
and further discussions will take place, including recommendations to be given to the
Administration.
A motion was made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned
at 4:15 p.m.
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