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From YouTube: May 2, 2016 Health, Environment & Community Engagement
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Minneapolis Health, Environment & Community Engagement Committee Meeting
A
Good
afternoon,
everyone
I'm
going
to
call
to
order
this
meeting
of
the
health
environment
and
community
engagement
committee.
This
is
our
regularly
scheduled
meeting.
May
second
welcome
I'm,
chair
of
the
committee
councilmember
Ken,
Gordon
and
joined
by
council
members,
Andrew
Johnson,
Lisa
bender
and
Jacob
Frye
and
alondra
Cano.
B
A
We
have
three
items
on
our
agenda,
actually
there's
a
fourth
item,
which
is
a
postponement,
we're
postponing
our
blueprint
for
el
caballo
engagement,
one
more
cycle.
Our
first
item
is
a
public
hearing
and
we
have
a
consent
item
in
a
discussion
item
I
think
I'll
just
go
ahead
with
the
public
hearing
item
as
its
item
number
one
on
the
agenda
and
I
believe
we're
going
to
get
a
brief
presentation
and
a
report
from
James
Dalton
our
supervisor
for
Environmental
Services.
A
C
Afternoon,
council,
members
and
chair
in
the
public
eye
appreciates
the
chance
to
present
this
information
to
you
tier
today.
As
you
mentioned,
we're
going
to
be
discussing
the
after-hours
work.
Permit
we've
been
working
very
closely
and
I
appreciate
the
help
of
councilmember
Johnson
and
council
member
of
AA
misawa's
office
in
negotiating.
A
lot
of
these
terms
wanted
to
start
out
due
to
the
you'd
seen.
C
Everybody
knows,
the
rapid
increase
in
the
number
of
building
construction
permits
that
has
occurred
over
the
past
few
years
and
as
we
come
out
of
the
recession,
one
of
the
things
that
comes
with
it
isn't
a
lot
of
additional
work.
It's
seen
in
the
RCA,
we
seen
a
dramatic
increase
in
the
number
of
permits
over
the
last
few
years.
One
of
the
things
that
does
is
our
staff
is
not
grown.
C
It
commensurate
with
the
amount
of
permits
have
been
issued,
and
it's
been
overwhelming
to
our
staff,
in
particular
about
75
to
80
percent
of
the
Saturday
work
permits
that
we're
getting
we're
getting
on
friday
afternoon
generally
around
two
o'clock
and,
as
it
doesn't
give
us
a
chance
to
properly
vet
the
activities
to
make
sure
they're
there
is
in
conflicts
other
activities
we're
not
doing
their
job
and
properly
serving
the
public.
I
don't
believe,
been
able
to
take
the
time
and
do
this
notify
the
find
out
from
council
members.
C
If
there
are
any
issues,
any
problems
notify
the
police
precincts
of
the
activities
etc.
So
it's
been
overwhelming
to
our
staff.
So
one
of
the
key
things
that
we
have
in
here
is
requiring
a
36-hour
notification
prior
to
the
work.
We
believe
the
in
a
prior
was
just
said
lee
to
get
the
permit
in
advance
of
the
proposed
activity,
that's
rather
vague
and
can
meet
right
that
455
dropping
a
permit
in
into
the
fax
machine
at
five
o'clock,
expecting
a
permit.
That's
an
untenable
situation.
C
We
believe,
particularly
with
the
rapid
increase
in
the
number
of
permits.
So
what
we're
requesting
is
36
hours
prior
to
the
activity
that
gives
us
a
day
to
properly
vet
the
materials
prepare
the
permit
check
to
see
if
there's
any
objections
and
issue
the
permit.
So
to
incentivize
this,
we
are
proposing
a
one
hundred
percent
to
increase
in
the
the
fee
in
order
to
citizen,
probably
incentivize
people
to
get
the
permit
in.
C
We
also
have
the
discretion
of
waving
that
fee
if
it's
in
the
best
/
public
interest
to
get
the
work
done
and
as
well
as
the
24
hour
notification,
it
just
before
had
said
to
notify
the
activity
or
notify
the
neighbors
in
advance
of
the
activity,
we're
saying
at
least
24
hours
ahead
of
time.
We
have
to
provide
notice
to
the
neighbors
trying
to
resolve
the
issues
so
that
they
can
plan
their
activities
again.
C
We
have
the
discretion
of
reducing
that
activity,
and
one
of
the
concerns
is
with
our
franchise
partners
like
such
as
a
center
point
with
a
land.
The
corner
here
or
XL
is
that
a
lot
of
their
activities
might
be
going
on
and
need
to
be
extended,
and
it's
the
best
interest
to
get
this
work
done
rather
than
tying
up
a
public
street
for
two
days.
Working
on
the
part
right
away
is
to
extend
it
a
little
bit
at
that
time
to
get
the
work
done.
C
C
So
we
have
an
exemption
for
emergency
utility
work
to
be
performed
as
long
as
they
notify
us
the
next
day
in
the
nature
of
the
emergency
in
the
location,
so
that
we
can
answer
questions
of
the
public
when
it
comes
up,
but
we
feel
it's
in
the
best
interest
maintain
vital
public
services
rather
than
waiting
24
hours
to
get
a
permit
for
that.
In
that
case,
there
are
there
any
questions
of
makes
council
members
I.
B
D
D
The
reason
I
wanted
to
speak
today
is
that
when
this
ordinance
came
along
initially,
we
were
a
little
bit
concerned.
Frankly,
because
we
do
do
emergency
work
and
when
there
was
this
36-hour
sort
of
advance
notification,
we
were
concerned
that
that
might
adversely
impact
our
ability
to
to
complete
work
when
we're
working
in
the
public
right-of-way,
primarily
so,
but
I
so
I
reached
out
to
city
staff
and
in
particular
councilmember
Johnson's
policy,
aide,
Suzanne,
Murphy
and
then,
and
then
she
connected
us
with
mr.
D
doulton
here,
and
so
we
had
these
conversations
and
I
just
feel
compelled
to
tell
you
that
we
feel
so
much
more
comfortable
now,
with
the
way
that
this
is
laid
out,
as
we
talked
through
it
and
worked
through
the
the
conversations
about
emergency
work
and
and
an
other
utility
work
that
may
extend
beyond
a
normal
working
hours
in
the
public.
Right-Of-Way,
where
you
know
safety
concerns
are
potentially
present.
D
Would
we
really
feel
much
more
comfortable
about
that
now
so
and
also
visited
with
Xcel
Energy
about
the
same
issue
and
I
believe
that
that
they
feel
the
same
way
that
everybody's
feeling
quite
comfortable
with
the
way
this
is
laid
out
so
I
just
wanted
to
express
our
appreciation
and
tell
you
that
we
are
comfortable
with
the
way
the
slaves
all
right
now.
So,
thank
you
for
that.
A
E
You
mr.
chair
I'd
like
to
move
this
board
and
speak
to
it.
Okay,
thank
you.
I
actually
wanted
to
acknowledge
that
this
was
brought
forward
by
constituent
brie
and
the
issues
that
she
was
running
into
was
around
being
able
to
work
on
her
home
late
at
night.
Well,
not
late
at
night
after
work.
Ultimately,
basically,
once
you
have
a
day
job,
you
know
if
you're
trying
to
do
some
outdoor
work.
E
In
this
case
it
was
siding
on
the
garage,
if
you
don't
get
home
until
five
or
six
o'clock
really
have
no
opportunity
to
work
on
this.
Unless
you
were
to
go,
get
a
permit
naps
like
over
a
hundred
dollars
a
day.
So
it's
really
an
economical
for
a
lot
of
residents
to
do
the
work
unless
it
was
on
the
weekend.
And
if
you
have
a
project
that's
bigger
than
the
weekend,
then
it's
really
becomes
very
difficult
to
actually
pull
it
off,
and
so
I
really
appreciate.
A
Good
is
there
any
other
discussion
on
the
motion,
seeing
none
that
all
those
in
favor,
please
say:
aye
hi,
any
opposed,
say
no.
That
motion
carries
the
next
item.
Man
is
a
consent
item,
and
this
is
from
the
Health
Department,
accepting
a
grant
from
the
minnesota
department
of
health
and
the
amount
of
1
million
two
hundred
ninety
six
thousand
five
hundred
and
forty
nine
dollars
over
five
years
for
our
family
home
visiting
services
any.
But
do
you
want
to
pull
this
off
myself?
B
G
Thank
You
mr.
chair
council
members
give
you
a
little
background
on
the
skyway
Senior
Center.
It
opened
in
2001
as
an
should've
of
the
city's
senior
advisory
committee,
we're
located
on
the
skyway
level
at
950,
nicollet
mall,
which
is
the
building
where
the
target
retail
store
is
located
on
the
back
side
on
the
skyway
level,
we're
open
923
monday
through
friday.
The
center
has
had
a
variety
of
sponsors
since
its
inception,
and
it's
not
supported
directly
by
city
funding.
G
We're
grateful
to
our
last
sponsor
you
care
and
augustana
also
had
come
in
as
a
partial
sponsor
as
well.
Our
mission
is
provide
a
safe,
friendly
gathering
space
for
those
were
50
years
and
older,
with
an
emphasis
on
health
and
wellness
connecting
seniors
to
community
resources
and
reducing
social
isolation.
We
averaged
over
18,000
visits
per
year
or
about
74
visitors
per
day.
Many
of
our
seniors
live
downtown
in
apartments
and
condos,
as
well
as
temporary,
shelters
and
group
residential
housing.
Some
of
our
visitors
are
homeless
as
well.
G
We
draw
from
all
over
Minneapolis
and
some
suburbs
do
our
central
location
with
access
to
public
transportation,
the
downtown
Improvement,
District
and
downtown
library
often
refer
seniors
and
counter
to
our
Center.
We
offer
programs
such
as
exercise
classes,
health
and
wellness
presentations.
Current
events,
movies,
defensive
driving.
We
have
a
book
club
and
a
computer
tutor.
G
G
In
addition
to
myself,
we
employ
one
part-time
staff
person
and
part-time
senior
aide
who's
paid
by
a
federally
a
federal
job,
training
program
for
seniors,
55
and
plus.
We
rely
heavily
on
volunteers.
Our
annual
budget
is
186,000
dollars
per
year
on
Tuesday
May
31st,
we'll
be
celebrating
older
Americans
month
from
1130-2
one
as
one
of
our
biggest
parties
of
the
year
and
you're
all
invited
to
attend
I'll.
Send
you
save
the
date
invitation
tomorrow.
Patti
bowler
is
now
going
to
talk
about
the
history
of
the
funding
and
sponsorship
of
the
skyway
Senior
Center.
F
D
F
F
So
the
reason
we're
bringing
this
agenda
item
forward
is
you
heard
our
budget
of
a
hundred
and
eighty
six
thousand
dollars
per
year
and
will
have
90
thousand
dollars
to
carry
us,
probably
through
September,
and
then
we're
going
to
be
at
a
crossroads
in
terms
of
keeping
the
center
open.
We
feel
that
the
center
and
our
constituents
feel
that
the
center
plays
an
important
role
for
social
connectedness
in
programming
in
the
downtown
community
and
also
attracts
seniors
from
Oliver
Minneapolis
and
the
suburbs.
F
So
that's
why
we've
been
trying
to
seek
additional
sponsors
to
continue
the
work
of
the
center
and
I
just
wanted
to
give
you
the
update
that
we've
reached
out
to
numerous
sponsors.
We
potentially
have
one
that's
interested,
but
we're
waiting
to
hear.
In
fact,
we've
been
waiting
since
March
to
hear
we
don't
have
any
confirmations
at
this
time.
So
with
that,
we
wanted
to
end
our
this
discussion
item.
At
least
from
a
staff
perspective
and
see,
if
there's
any
questions.
A
F
F
F
A
B
F
So
councilmember
Gordon
Tina
Kendrick,
who
is
the
staff
person,
has
been
involved
in
these
discussions
as
well
and
has
been
helpful,
relaying
grant
opportunities
for
us.
However,
the
timing
of
those
opportunities
don't
necessarily
line
up
with
our
timing,
but
I'm
not
exactly
sure
how
much
she's
shared
with
the
Advisory
Committee
and
maybe
Sarah
notes.
A
F
F
A
A
B
A
Kind
of
at
a
crisis
point
here,
so
I
just
want
to
make
that
clear
to
everybody
we
able
to
get
some
funding,
and
I
think
this
is
from
fundraising-
that's
been
going
on
for
a
while,
and
some
funds
have
been
accumulated
and
now
the
Friends
of
the
skyway
say
we
want
to.
We
need
to
bend
these,
so
we
can
stay
open.
At
least
till
September
will
to
keep
looking
so
I'm
just
I
guess.
I
was
curious.
If,
if
this
is
a
council
decision
that
we'd
have
to
ultimately
make
or
it
is
arrest
in
your
hands.
B
A
It,
let's
say:
there's
somebody
who
happens
to
be
watching
this
at
late
at
night
at
home,
on
their
television
and
they
are
I,
have
a
soft
spot
in
their
heart
for
making
sure
that
we're
serving
seniors
downtown
all
these
seniors
some
18,000
a
year.
I
think
you
said,
and
some
of
them
are
homeless,
coming
from
the
shelters.
So
it
seems
like
there
could
be
a
good,
a
good
link,
even
with
the
county
or
homeless
connect
or
some
kind
of
services
there.
F
Sure
councilmember
Gordon,
yes,
there's
a
couple
ways.
Probably
the
best
way
is
to
make
a
contribution
to
the
Friends
of
the
skyway,
Senior,
Center
and
call
and
calling
Sarah
or
well
calling
Sarah
or
me
we'd,
be
able
to
put
them
in
touch
with
that
organization,
so
they
could
also
make
a
contribution
to
the
city,
but
that
gets
a
little
that's
harder
to
do.
So.
I
think
the
friends
is
a
really
good
vehicle.
A
H
I
You
mr.
chair
I
think
as
staff
puts
together
a
recommendation
for
this
particular
instance
in
this
sort
of
very
short
term.
It
might
be
worthwhile
kind
of
thinking
to
next
year.
I
know
in
the
last
budget
we
several
different
items
that
were
related
to
senior
support
throughout
the
city
and
they're
sort
of
handled
one
off,
and
it's
worth
us
looking
at
our
whole
sort
of
menu
of
services
that
we're
providing
to
see
seniors
in
the
city
and
understanding
where
are
the
best
locations
for
those
and
what
the
city
can
and
can't
support.
I
A
Thank
you
very
much,
then
I.
There
is
a
motion
for
this
and
that's
passing
a
resolution
accepting
the
donation
from
the
Friends
of
the
skyway
Center
to
support
operating
expenses
and
that
the
skyway
Center
in
the
amount
of
ninety
thousand
dollars
on
that
motion.
All
those
in
favor,
please
say:
aye
aye
any.
B
A
All
right
that
motion
carries
and
then
I'll
just
note
again
that
we're
postponing
I
don't
think
we
have
to
vote
on
a
postponement
of
this
because
we
just
announced
it
last
time
that
we
bring
back
the
blueprint
for
equitable
engagement.
Today
we
realized
we
could
use
another
cycle
to
make
sure
everybody
gets
briefed
accordingly
and
will
bring
pre
bringing
that
back
at
our
next
meeting,
which
I
believe
is
on
the
sixteenth
of
mate.
So
with
that
we're
all
attorney.
Thank
you
very
much
for
being
here.