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/ . . .' Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, August 26, 1985 Page three Wilmes explained that Arden Hills' 1986 participation contribution requested is $7,248 plus an additional one-time 9.5% expansion grant of $689 ($7,937). Howard Sorenson, chairman of the Arden Hills Human Rights Commission, spoke in favor of the Bureau; said it is a good investment, a good organization, and the Human Rights Commission endorses the program. In discussion, Wilmes said 9 Arden Hills adolescents were served the first half of 1985, 19 by the employment program, 20 senior citizen area residents. Over- lapping of services, also provided by the school districts, was queried. Wilmes explained that there are limits for services provided by the schools; schools do~'t have the time, money, etc. for on-going treatment. The Bureau coordinates its counselling with that of the school, working with the school and families. Wilmes noted that they are more successful with adolescents when the family participates in the cost; explaiped that the first assessment is free; families participate in cost on a sliding scale, from $0 to $30/hour, based on income, for additional consultation. Wilmes explained that the North Suburban Youth Services Bureau receives re- ferrals from the schools, families, police and have some walk-ins of adolescents seeking help. Wilmes explained that it is difficult to determine what is going to be effective; some benefit from education and treatment, some benefit from being incarcerated; reported that community-based programs can be effective for certain offenders. Wilmes reported that programs are being instigated to inform the public of the services available from the Bureau. Woodburn noted that the Bureau is currently a budgeted item for 1986; it is recommended by the Human Rights Commission; it will be reviewed by the Finance Committee for its recommendations to Council. Parks and Recreation Fall Program Council was referred to the 1985 Fall Program proposal, recommended for ap- proval by the Parks and Recreation Committee. Hansen moved its approval as proposed. Motion was seconded by Sather and carried unanimously. (5-0) Brighton Veterinary Hospital Request re Foster Care System for Animals Council was referred to letter from Keith Hedges, Brighton Veterinary Hospital (8/2/85), relative to a request received that he set up a foster care system to adopt more animals from the animal control facilities, with the likelihood the animals will be saved. Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council support the foster care program. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Cable Communications Citizen Advisory Committee Recommendations Council was referred to minutes of the Cable Communications Citizens' Advisory Committee (8/15/85) re: A. Recommendation for appointment to the Operations Committee of the North Suburban Access Corporation Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council recommend Tim Byrne for appointment on the Operations Committee of the North Suburban Access Corpora- tion. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) B. 1986 Budget Recommendation Sather reported that the Cable Committee recommends that $500 be budgeted for 1986 for permanently mounted lights and a camera tripod for the Village Hall. McNiesh reported that it takes considerable time getting, assembling and returning the lights, camera, etc. for each Council meeting, proposed budget includes the purchase of a cable equipment including a camera and a VCR. Public Safety Committee Recommendations re Street Lights at Wvncrest Court/ Hamline Avenue and Wyncrest Court cul-de-sac in Cummings Park Bernie Boyer, 1259 Wyncrest Court, requested Council approval of two street lights;