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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Council Worksession <br />June 5, 2018 <br />5:00 pm <br /> <br />Present: Mayor Valerie Johnson <br /> Councilmember Graeme Allen <br />Councilmember Mary Burg <br /> Councilmember Emily Dunsworth <br /> Councilmember Paul Jacobsen <br />Absent: <br /> <br />Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Craig Schlichting, Janice Gundlach <br /> <br />Guests in Attendance: CPY Representatives Brian White and Mary Stewart, <br />Jason Aarsvold (Ehlers) <br /> <br /> <br />Discussion of CPY Contract and City Payment for Services <br />Lotter explained the contract the City has with CPY would expire at the end of the year. He reported the <br />Council would have to re-up this contract for service. He stated representatives from CPY were in attendance <br />to discuss the future goals of CPY. <br /> <br />Brian thanked the Council for their time and stated he appreciated the great relationship CPY had with the City <br />of New Brighton. He provided the Council with a presentation on CPY, their history and the programs they <br />provide to the community. It was noted CPY began in 1999 to address crime being committed by youth. The <br />number of youth that have been served and the hours of service given to the community was discussed, along <br />with the positive impacts CPY was having on families. He indicated for every dollar invested in CPY the <br />community sees a $4 to $11 in economic benefits. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dunsworth asked how CPY defined “at risk youth”. Mary explained youth could be <br />determined to be “at risk” socially, economically or academically. She reported youth are directed to CPY by <br />the school district or by word of mouth through the apartment complexes. <br /> <br />Mary provided further comment on CPY’s budget and fundraising initiatives. She discussed the funding CPY <br />received to serve food to youth throughout the summer months. She indicated business donations were coming <br />forward to help fill their gap in funding. It was noted CPY has benefited from several grants from foundations <br />and commented on their lengthy approval process. Further discussion ensued regarding how CPY has <br />established their programming fees. The pressures CPY has on their budget for the coming year were <br />commented on along with the difficulty they were having with hiring, training and maintaining their staff. She <br />noted how increasing wages were impacting the organization. She stated in 2018 CPY had a $60,000 deficit <br />which was due to a loss in funding sources. <br /> <br />Mayor Johnson commented on the difference in contributions that are being made by the cities of New <br />Brighton and Mounds View. Mary stated CPY would be pursuing additional funding from Mounds View. <br /> <br />Councilmember Burg discussed the food budget and number of meals that are served by CPY to local families.