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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 24, 2020 2 <br /> <br />A. Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) Update <br /> <br />Jerry Hromatka, Northeast Youth and Family Services, thanked the Council for their time. He <br />discussed the number of youth, adults and families that were served each year by NYFS. He <br />explained NYFS had two main program areas which were mental health (clinic based, school <br />based and day treatment) and community services, which included Diversion, senior chore and <br />community case management services. He commented on how there has been a growing trend of <br />families approaching him with complex issues. <br /> <br />Mr. Hromatka described the benefit of working with youth and the long-term positive effects <br />this can have over the individual’s life time. He stated it was important to have these individuals <br />connected to the community while building valuable life skills. He reported Community Case <br />Management addresses quality of life, proactive outreach, along with engaging a client network <br />that is community based and requires follow through. He explained 75% of the services provided <br />by NYFS focused on mental health. The positive functions of expressive and cognitive therapies <br />was discussed. <br /> <br />Mr. Hromatka reviewed NYFS’s revenue sources and discussed what Arden Hills receives each <br />year from NYFS. He described the transition and reorganization that would occur at NYFS in <br />2020, noting he would be retiring at the end of June. He stated NYFS had 14 candidates to <br />interview for his position. He reported the new Executive Director of NYFS would be introduced <br />to the public at the Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, May 6. He thanked the City of Arden <br />Hills for their continued support. <br /> <br />Miriam Ward, Vice Chair of the NYFS Board, explained she loved being a part of this <br />organization. She discussed the great work NYFS was doing to serve youth and families. She <br />appreciated the fact 15 communities have come together as partners to make NYFS possible. She <br />encouraged the City Councilmembers to consider attending the NYFS Leadership Luncheon on <br />Wednesday, May 6. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Hromatka for his years of dedicated service to the community and to <br />NYFS. <br /> <br />5. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating litigation with Ramsey <br />County was ongoing. <br /> <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> <br />A. January 21, 2020, City Council Work Session <br />B. January 27, 2020, Regular City Council <br /> <br />