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March 8, 2016 Page 2 of 4 • EDC Minutes from Febnlaly 3, 2016. Special Order of Business Special Order of 1. Northeast Youth and Family Services Annual Presentation by Jerzy Hromatka, President Business and CEO 1. Northeast Youth and Family Services Annual Presentation by Jerry City Manager Lotter welcomed Jerry Hromatka to the City Council meeting. hhorrafla, President and Jerry Hromatka, Northeast Youth and Family Services, thanked the Council for their time. He updated the CEO Council on the events taking place at NYFS noting his organizations main goal was to help 5 to 21 year olds find out what's important in order to induce change. He indicated 4,000 youth and families were helped by NYFS each year. He provided a summary on NYFS's the three major program areas, which were mental health, youth development and day treatment. He explained there was a growing need for youth mental health services throughout the metro area. He discussed how NYFS was partnering with the school districts and youth in distress to improve this situation. Mr. Hromatka described in detail how the City's support benefits New Brighton residents and noted over 162 families were assisted in 2015. He provided an overview on the trends within the community. He explained how he was working to address isolation and trauma, while also improving community connections. The numerous partnerships that have been forged by NYFS were discussed. He appreciated the City's continued support and discussed how NYFS was working to enhance its fundraising culture, while continuing to be good stewards of the City's money. He reported 2016 was NYFS's 40" Anniversary and invited the City Council to participate in the Mayor's Golf Challenge on June 13th Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Hromatka for all the work he does in the community. Councilmember Strub was grateful to Mr. Hromatka and his staff. He appreciated the partnership the City had with NYFS. He believed the work of NYFS was critical given the growing needs of today's youth. He was pleased by the impact NYFS had on improving both its youth and its workforce. He was proud that New Brighton was a part of this organization. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked Mr. Hromatka and his organization for providing a superior service to today's youth. He was encouraged that NYFS was still looking out for the community's youth. He reported he would remain a strong proponent for NYFS while he served on the New Brighton City Council. Councilmember Burg agreed the work being done by NYFS was outstanding. She thanked Mr. Hromatka for his great work on behalf of the community. Mayor Johnson stated she looked forward to participating in the Mayor's Golf Challenge. She urged the City of New Brighton to become more involved with its seniors. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned how residents of New Brighton could become more involved in NYFS. Mr. Hromatka described the numerous volunteer and mentoring opportunities available at NYFS. Consent Agenda Consent Aeenda 1. Approve Payments: 1. Consideration to Appixwe Payments: a. vouchers#151166 a Vouchers #151166 to #151223 for atotal of $685,021.27. to#151223 b. Febnlaly 2016 Purchasing Card Statement for a total of $102,702.46. � 2016 16en Statement g 2. Acceptance of Donation from N.C. Kauls for Santa Cop program. 2. Donation N.C. Kauls for Santa Cop. 3. Consideration of Approval of Application for Optional 2 AM Liquor License — Big 3. Optional 2 AM Louie's Bar and Grill. Liquor Lic. - Big Louie's Bar and Grill. 4. Consideration of Application for Solicitor License for Quant Tran, Safekeep 4. Sol. License Quant Tran, Safekeep Inc.