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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 28, 2013 2 <br /> Mayor Grant then requested the Council recognize five City employees for their Years of <br /> Service. He noted Meagan Beekman, Sonja Klingberg and Sue Iverson have all been with the <br /> City for five years. Pang Silseth has been with the City for 10 years and Dave Scherbel has been <br /> with the City for 15 years. <br /> B. NYFS Presentation <br /> Jerry Hromatka, Northwest Youth and Family Services (NYFS), thanked the Council for their <br /> time this evening. He provided a summary of services provided by NYFS to the City of Arden <br /> Hills. He discussed the three main program areas of NYFS as being mental health services, youth <br /> development, and day treatment programs. Mr. Hromatka reviewed the finances and highlights <br /> from 2012, stating corporate partnerships and social media were at the forefront. He explained <br /> NYFS focused on 5-21 year olds and noted 4,500 youth, families and individuals were served on a <br /> yearly basis. He thanked the Council for their continued support and stated that he looked <br /> forward to working together in 2013. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested Miriam Ward introduce herself to the Council. <br /> Miriam Ward, Arden Hills' representative to Northwest Youth and Family Services, introduced <br /> herself to the Council stating she has served in this role for the past six months. She announced <br /> that she is thrilled to be a part of this organization. <br /> Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Hromatka for his presentation and commended him on the leadership <br /> he provides to this organization. <br /> 3. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. TCAAP Update <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated the TCAAP project continues to build <br /> momentum. She noted City staff is meeting now on a weekly basis with Ramsey County to <br /> discuss project issues such as the permitting process and utility planning. Staff discussed the <br /> demolition and cleanup work that would be completed by Bolander. She anticipates the closing <br /> on this property will occur in April 2013. <br /> 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> A. November 19, 2012, Work Session <br /> B. December 10, 2012, Work Session <br /> Councilmember Holden requested a minor change to the top of page four of the November 19th <br /> work session minutes. She suggested Mayor Grant's comment add the following language after <br /> the period, "and return to the JPA discussion after this item". <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br /> motion to approve the November 19, 2012, Work Session Meeting minutes as <br />