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I I I Council Meeting Minutes September 9, 1986 Council Business, continued In response to Brandt's question, Friedlander indicated the Center has 31 volunteers (attorneys, housewives, social workers, contractors; a wide range of backgrounds) to do the mediation and that each has received an initial 25 hours of training plus eight to ten hours per year of on-going training and stated that the Center attempts to fit the case with a mediator's background when it is appropriate. Benke assured Friedlander that we will refer appropriate com- plaints to the Center. In response Williams's question, Friedlander indicated the most efficient way to handle a case would be for the City to refer the first party directly to the Center. Benke asked if Friedlander had any thoughts as to any additional discussion staff might need in terms of knowing when this is an option; Sinda stated the presentation to staff was pretty clear and that staff has the information they need. With regard to a feedback process, Friedlander indicated the Center informs the referral source whether or not the parties have agreed to participate and whether or not they have reached agreement; and assured council that the problem is either addressed or referred back to the source. Janet Kallestad, St. Anthony Chemical Awareness Committee, related to council incidents and statistics of drug abuse; Tom Fruth reviewed the Committee's history, purpose, and organiza- tional structure. Fruth stated the Committee is seeking to include New Brighton in their expanded boundaries and asked that New Brighton take part in a Joint Powers Agreement so the Committee's By-Laws could be changed and asked for $1200 and participation from the City. Brandt asked what communication they have with the school officials that might be involved with the school identification process; Fruth indicated they are working with Mrs, Freeman, the Chemical Advisor to the District #282 School Board, and added that should New Brighton become a part of the Committee, Mandy Little, Irondale's Chemical Advisor, would also be a liaison. In response to Benke's inquiry, Fruth indicated they had not contacted School District No. 621 yet, feeling they would like to have city boundaries, rather than school district boundaries. Gunderman inquired about past budget information. Fruth indicated they requested and received $1200 from the City of St. Anthony in the past and, this year the request is for $1500; believed $1200 had been donated by the School Board; and stated they receive other contributions ($3000 from Print Craft for the booklets) and held fund-raising events. Page Three Presentation: St. Anthony Chemical Awareness