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I I I Council Meeting Minutes July 28, 1992 Page 7 Council Business. continued The program provides a diverse range of opportunities for organizations, groups, family and individuals to assist in delivering community services without increasing costs, and build a stronger community through citizen participation, cooperation and ownership. A job list will be gathered from department heads and citizen suggestions along with a volunteer list. The two lists will be reviewed to match needs with interests, skills and availability. Opportunities will arise from park and community maintenance, events, citizen service, emergency services, clerical and technical assistance and instruction. The projects will be worthwhile to both the community and volunteers. The City will provide equipment, supplies and training. This summer, the Parks Department implemented a volunteer program for junior high students which was met with enthusiasm by 23 teens. Benke said he highly recommends this exciting program. Williams complimented staff on the excellent report. Anderson said Park Summer Intern Dave Kemnitz was instrumental in preparing the report. Walt Witzke is impressed with the program, and feels volunteers should receive feedback on their performance. Anderson said each volunteer will receive feedback. Witzke is a member of the Justice Fellowship, a program which allows non-violent criminals to serve restitution time by serving the community rather than the time in prison. He suggested adding the following: a notation regarding the Justice System, The Citv would encouraoe the use of "comculsorv volunteers" enterina from the iustice svstem. The City would work with the Justice System to bring volunteers into the project. He also suggested language under Allowable Projects: ~ volunteer mav cerform any tvce of non-restrictive work orovided it is work which suoolements. (remove the word "not succlants"). Benke said the question of compulsory volunteers could be reviewed, but he is unsure if it should be integrated into the Volunteer Program. Childs said the City frequently uses compulsory volunteers for tasks. Gunderman noted that the school district utilizes this program. Anderson said the City receives more requests from compulsory volunteers than it can handle, and has had a poor history with about 50% not completing their duties. However, once in a while an individual will do an outstanding job. Council Business New Brighton Volunteer Program Report 92-170