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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL®FEBRUARY 13, 2012 2 <br /> Mr. Hromatka indicated NYFS was not involved in Arden Manor but would like to expand to <br /> serve this community if additional funds were available. <br /> Mr. Hromatka stated services were available to all residents in Arden Hills, regardless of the <br /> expense. The benefits included educational attainment, along with success in learning. He <br /> indicated his organization was teaching long-term thinking and career planning. Further <br /> discussion ensued regarding the NYFS challenges with future budget and contracts. He explained <br /> there was a new normal for non-profits and NYFS was working to expand revenue streams to <br /> remain balanced while meeting the needs of the youth and family in the area. He thanked the City <br /> of Arden Hills for partnering with NYFS. <br /> Mayor Grant requested further information on the activity center and the Peter J. King Family <br /> Foundation. <br /> Mr. Hromatka indicated the activity center broke ground in November of 2008. The expense of <br /> the center was $2.5 million and to date $450,000 has been raised. The King Family Foundation <br /> has pledged$800,000-900,000. A construction loan allowed NYFS to break ground and complete <br /> the structure. The facility was reaching the needs of those in the day treatment program through <br /> new science and technology programs. He added the activity center was also meeting many needs <br /> of the community through senior citizen and fitness programs. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested further information on the senior chore program. <br /> Mr. Hromatka stated the funding for the senior chore program comes from the Metropolitan <br /> Area Aging Program from the State. He explained that senior citizens are asked to pay for a <br /> portion of the chore, if able, and if not, the remainder is funded by NYFS. The goal of the <br /> program is to match up youth with senior citizens. He discussed services covered under the <br /> program such as seasonal yard maintenance, cleaning, shoveling, and simple home repairs. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked for additional information on the depth of programs being <br /> provided at the activity center. <br /> Mr. Hromatka indicated the information provided in the presentation pertained strictly to the <br /> City of Arden Hills recipients. However, additional programs do take place at the activity center, <br /> but were not detailed. Further discussion ensued regarding these programs. <br /> Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Hromatka for his presentation this evening. <br /> 3. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. TCAAP/Stadium Update <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher explained the stadium issue has been in the <br /> media a great deal over the last few weeks. She stated the City of Minneapolis was proposing a <br /> fourth site for the stadium near the Metrodome. An analysis of the Minneapolis financing plan <br /> has revealed that plan to have a gap of$55 million. <br />