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Commissioner Elwell asked if Allina would be laying off employees. Mr. Snoke reported they are not laying off employees in the ambulance service but there will be some layoffs in the Allina organization and other healthcare systems. Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) Commissioner Woods presented the following YIPS report: o VIPS have provided over 2500 volunteer hours for 2008; not all hours are in yet. Q The Cleveland Ave bridge was tagged with graffiti again. o VIPS prepared the Fire Department dinner in January at Applewood Point, in their community room. Q VIPS will be present at the FSC Health & Wellness Fair. They will do Kid Care and give out information on Project Lifesaver. o Kid Care was done at the Pike Lake Sock Hop. a VIPS will be assisting with the next Red Cross Blood Drive on February , Oih at the Public Safety Center. o CERT Refreshers will be held after VIPS meetings. o VIPS will help with the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, scheduled for March 22°d at the Family Service Center. o The MNVOAD Annual Conference is scheduled for February 27 and 28. d VIPS member Bob Parrott has been very busy with Project Lifesaver. There was a brief discussion regarding the petitions; that have been presented to close the skateboard park as well as the petitions that have been presented to keep the skateboard park. Right now, this issue is with the Parks, Recreation & Environmental Commission (PREC). Public Safety / Homeland Security Update Deputy Director Ellickson reported there has been an increase in daytime thefts; particularly,in thefts from auto. The monthly report was reviewed. Council Liaison' Council Report , Council Member Doffing was unable to attend tonight's meeting. She submitted some notes that were read by Deputy Director Ellickson: o The City Council has been considering what to do with the roof of the Family Service Center. It has been leaking for years and at the last work session, numerous questions and clarifications were given on the condition of the roof. It's only 14 years old but has surpassed all warranties. The city will be getting further estimates on its condition and repair and cost scenario once the weather turns better. o The City Council will be at their annual team building retreat, days only, Thursday and Friday this week at the Shoreview community center.