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<br />Also in February, Mayor Harpstead asked that we investigate whether this was a service that <br />could be run by Northwest Youth and Family Services (NYFS). Shoreview Manager Terry <br />Schwerm spoke with Kay Andrews ofNYFS. She indicated that the NYFS has recently updated <br />their strategic plan, and after discussion, had decided to maintain their focus on youth and <br />families, and not expand into services for seniors. She therefore felt it was unlikely that NYFS <br />would consider operating this service. Funding for this service would also be an issue for NYFS. <br /> <br />In March, Mr. Temali provided updated ridership information. The numbers below represent an <br />unduplicated count of riders by municipality: <br /> <br />New Brighton 33 <br />Shoreview 32 <br />Mounds View 12 <br />Arden Hills 9 <br />North oaks 1 <br /> <br />On April 6, the Shoreview City Council again discussed the Care-A-Van service. Attached is a <br />copy of the memo prepared for them by Shoreview City Manager Schwerm. It contains <br />additional information, including the fact that about 950 round trip rides are provided per year. <br />Mr. Schwerm subsequently communicated to the other three cities that after receiving the <br />additional information regarding the number of people that use this service, the Shoreview <br />Council was more receptive to providing funding for the service at least for the next year. <br />Although, he also indicated that they are concerned about the long term costs and possible <br />financial commitment in future years. They requested that Community Education look at ways <br />that the service could be provided more cost effectively. They also expressed that it was <br />important that all the communities that receive this service make a financial contribution to <br />continue the service. <br /> <br />Therefore, it is timely for the remaining three cities, including Arden Hills, to discuss this <br />service. Reviewing the data provided, if Arden Hills agreed to contribute $1500 per year, that <br />would provide an average subsidy of approximately $166.67 per person or $15.79 per trip. <br /> <br />CONCLUSION <br /> <br />At this time, I am asking for Council's feedback regarding the possibility of financial <br />contribution to the Care-A-Van service. Mayor Harpstead and I are scheduled to meet with the <br />other three cities on April 30, so we may have more information from that meeting to verbally <br />report to you that evening at the City Council meeting. <br /> <br />Attachments <br />MW <br /> <br />\\metro-inet\ardenhills\Admin\City Administrator\Memo\2007\4~30-07 Memo RE Care A Van.doc <br />