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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 20, 2017 Page 2 Mr. Hromatka responded that the organization would continue moving ahead with what was now known and hold its breath pending additional or repealed legisla- tion. Mr. Hromatka noted that mental health was a bi-partisan issue and stated his confidence that the State of MN would not turn its back on school-based mental health services and programs. Councilmember Laliberte stated that, as always, it was good to have this annual update on NYFS from Mr. Hromatka; and expressed the city's pleasure in being able to participate in the organization. Specific to the NETS Program, Mayor Roe noted that more people could be served if there was a greater capacity to do so; further noting that the need was obviously there and NYFS a unique supplier of that service. While the NYFS Board has strong interests in expanding the program, Mayor Roe noted the limita- tions due to unavailable resources. Mayor Roe asked Mr. Hromatka for his thoughts on how not just to grow the organization to become bigger as its accom- plishment, but how best to wisely and best serve the community. Mayor Roe not- ed that this continued to be a goal of the Board in developing a strategic plan for the NYFS organization. Mr. Hromatka concurred, advising that NYFS did well now with the Roseville Area Middle School Day Program. However, while requests have been received for a similar Elementary Program, Mr. Hromatka stated his belief that it couldn't work under that business model, as the ratio for Middle School was 8 kids for 1 adult verses 2 to 1 required for elementary kids. Until the industry found a way was fund such a program, Mr. Hromatka noted how difficult it would be to ad- dress that need. Mayor Roe noted that the success of NYFS in being on the leading edge was not only in addressing mental health issues but also in development of the individual as well. Mayor Roe stated that he couldn't emphasize enough the uniqueness of NYFS, anticipating a continued successful model going forward. Noting the attendance in tonight's audience of Roseville Police Chief Mathwig, Mr. Hromatka thanked him and his department for their participation in a basket- ball league for Diversion and Mental Health recipients from NYFS and their in- teraction with them. Mr. Hromatka thanked the city for their willingness to partner with NYFS in those efforts. b. Receive Update on Rental Licensing Program Community Development Director Kari Collins referenced the staff report of to- day's date, providing an overview of the city's 3.5 years of operation with its mul- ti -family rental license program. Ms. Collins also provided a report on the recent