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May 5, 1993 Park Board Minutes <br />2 <br />Metro Parks and Open Space vote Monday, then it goes to <br />Metropolitan Council. In 30 days Mounds View and Spring Lake .Park <br />Councils will be considering resolutions to proceed with the project. <br />V. New Business <br />A. Work Session on Potential Family Center <br />Anderson has talked about looking at the development of a family <br />center with a number of organizations; Community Ed. School District, <br />Northwest Youth & Family Services -would lease, Head Start <br />declined, Tom Copeland, Physical Therapist is very interested, Ramsey <br />County Public Health is interested. Three commissioners on the <br />County Board are supportive. The YMCA and St. Anthony School <br />District are interested in a Latch Key program. It seems to be coming <br />together. <br />Anderson said Williams, O'Brien has been hired fior the initial stage of <br />the Family Center. Anderson and Jim O'Brien toured the Anoka <br />County facility in Blaine. It is a 3 story building with 65,000 square <br />feet. First floor is used for handicapped, second floor county job <br />training, third floor has about 20 United Way offices. The model is <br />very similar to what New Brighton wants. The county built it with and <br />E.D.A. Everyone there liked the idea of bringing different agencies <br />under one roof. Only one contract is needed for cleaning, repairs, etc. <br />They are now looking at construction of a 4th floor. We can look at <br />any of their contract agreements. It is very similar especially in <br />principle. <br />Kinzie asked when the Park Board would have a chance to tour that <br />facility. <br />Anderson said anyone interested can tour the facility. <br />Anderson stated the opportunity for a family center will not come <br />again. A lot of is coming together. <br />Council Rep. Williams inquired if there is a committee of potential <br />users that can give their input on the design plan. <br />Anderson said yes. A group has been identified. The Park Board and <br />Council can also take part if they are interested. <br />Anderson said the group will meet every Monday at 7:30am at <br />Northwest Youth and Family Services offices. <br />Olson, Kinzie and Eichers expressed interest although they did not <br />know if they could make the first meeting. <br />