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<br />r ~ <br /> <br /> <br />i Mediation Services <br />for Anoka County <br /> <br />~l <br /> <br />May 17, 2002 <br /> <br />Kim Moore-Sykes <br />City of CentervilJe <br />1880 Main St. <br />CentervilJe, MN 55038 <br /> <br />Dear Kim: <br /> <br />This year Mediation Services (MSAC) celebrates its 15th Anniversary. Since 1987, we have expanded services, <br />visibility and credibility, and have played a unique role in your community. Referrals from police departments, <br />sheriff's deputies, local elected officials and staff have increased as mediation is recognized as an effective <br />strategy in preventing escalating conflict and potential violence. In addition, we continue to provide restorative <br />justice services as we improve our understanding of the needs of victims, offenders, and our communities. <br /> <br />Since 1987, MSAC has asked the communities of Anoka County to budget a contribution to continue free or <br />low cost mediation and conflict resolution services to their community. I am again asking that you include a <br />contribution in your 2003 budget. Please consider an increase from .09 cents per capita to a request of .10 cents <br />per capita or ($320.00). Mediation Services has succeeded by continually evolving to respond to the needs of <br />your community. We provide an alternative forum for individuals to better communicate and demonstrate <br />civility. In the next decade, serving an increasingly diverse community represents both an incredible challenge <br />and opportunity for us. <br /> <br />We provide information about the mediation process to both schools and the community. This effort proactively <br />teaches peaceful, conflict resolution skills to adults and children. These trainings build the capacity within <br />families, schools, and communities to peacefully address future conflicts. <br /> <br />Over the past 15 years, the funding provided by our partnership with local governments served as a foundation <br />for county, state and private sources of support. In 1987, 73% of our funding came from local government. In <br />2003, it is projected to represent I 0%. Local government funding has been an extraordinary support, allowing <br />our programs to grow and mature. We greatly appreciate your role in our efforts and hope you will budget our <br />request for 2003. We look forward to working with you in the future. My staff and I are available to provide <br />you with a better understanding of our services and referral process. <br /> <br />Please visit our website at www.mediationservice.org. I can be contacted at 763-422-8878 for further <br />information, questions or to schedule a visit. <br /> <br />Best regards, <br />!2-- Wf. ~//U<:1~.d'~.L., <br /> <br />Ann M.Wallerstedt <br />Executive Director <br /> <br />an:ls <br /> <br />encl. (2) <br /> <br />2520 Coon Rapids Blvd., Suite 100, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3908 <br />ph: 763-422-8878 fax: 763-422-0808 www.mediationservice.org <br />