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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 13,2011 Page 18 Pust moved, Roe seconded, appointment of Councilmember Jeff Johnson as the City's representative to the Northwest Youth and Family Services Board of Direc- tors. At the request of Mayor Roe, Councilmember Johnson confirmed that he would be interested in serving on the NYFS Board of Directors. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Willmus; McGehee; and Roe. Nays: None. Abstentions: Johnson Motion carried. Public Comment While having no problem with the Council appointment, Mr. Houck questioned the annual funding by the City for this organization. City Manager Malinen estimated at $40,000 to $50,000.00. Mr. Houck questioned the justification for the City giving taxpayer funds to a pri- vate, non-profit organization when times are tight. Councilmember Pust advised that this organization reported directly to the City of Roseville, and had done so over the last thirty(30) years; and provided family as- sistance, senior chore assistance, and youth training programs. Councilmember Pust advised that the School Districts also helped fund this non-profit, and one of their programs entitled NETS, provided non-traditional students with mental health services for their re-entry into the school system. Whether or not the gov- ernment has a role in that, Councilmember Pust opined that families and com- munities were stronger and healthier. Mr. Houck opined that he had no problem with their work; only with the City funding it. Mr. Houck advised that the County funded charitable works, but that the City was not in a position to give taxpayer monies to particular non-profits, when there were other non-profits doing equally good work who were not receiv- ing any funding from the City. Mayor Roe opined that this was a judgment made by City government over a number of years, and results that had been borne out as part of the annual NYFS report proved that it was providing good returns for the City's investment. Mayor Roe opined that the long-term benefits to the community were through the NYFS's intervention with youth to avoid them becoming career criminals. Mr. Houck stated his position, and opined that the NYFS would get their funding whether the City participated or not.