DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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1 DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Meeting Minutes April 17, 2018 Conference Room 520, Northern Service Center Call To Order And Roll Call Commissioner Mike Slavik Commissioner Kathleen A. Gaylord Commissioner Thomas A. Egan Commissioner Joe Atkins Commissioner Liz Workman Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg Commissioner Chris Gerlach Also in attendance: Matt Smith, County Manager; Peggy Horsch, Assistant County Attorney; Kelly Harder, Division Director; Colleen Collette, Administrative Coordinator. The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg. Introductions There were no introductions. Audience Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg asked if anyone would like to address the Committee. No one appeared. Approval Of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions) On a motion by Commissioner Thomas A. Egan, seconded by Commissioner Kathleen A. Gaylord, the agenda was unanimously approved. Consent Agenda On a motion by Commissioner Joe Atkins, seconded by Commissioner Mike Slavik, the consent agenda was unanimously approved as follows: 5.1 Approval Of Minutes 5.2 Authorization To Execute Cooperative Agreement With Olmsted County For The Pathways To Prosperity And Well-Being Project WHEREAS, the Pathways to Prosperity and Well-Being (PTPW) project was first initiated in 2017 and the work continues into 2018 to work with teen moms and young high-risk moms to help them move toward self-sufficiency; and WHEREAS, Olmsted County applied for and received 2-Generation Grant dollars (2-Gen) from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and is responsible for allocating the 2-Gen resources to provide PTPW services; and

2 April 17, 2018 Page 2 WHEREAS, PTPW seeks to target young families, specifically parent(s) 26 years old or younger with young child(ren) in order to: 1) learn improved approaches around support services and financial supports that might influence system intervention strategies, and 2) guide and influence policy that improves prevention strategies for persons in obtaining and maintaining self-sufficiency; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Cooperative Agreement is to jointly agree that Dakota County and Olmsted County will work collaboratively on the PTPW; and WHEREAS, Dakota County and Olmsted County representatives will also network with other counties, organizations, American Public Human Services Association, philanthropy, and other agencies across the United States who are moving forward with similar projects as PTPW; and WHEREAS, staff recommends authorization to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Olmsted for the purpose of providing direction to the collaborative work between both counties for the PTPW project for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, and/or shall remain in effect until one of the following occurs: a new Cooperative Agreement is signed by all participating counties; the term of the Cooperative Agreement is extended via an addendum, or the participating counties choose to terminate the Cooperative Agreement in accordance with the Cooperative Agreement s termination clause. Community Services Director to execute the Cooperative Agreement with Olmsted County for the Pathways to Prosperity and Well-Being project for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, and/or shall remain in effect until one of the following occurs: a new Cooperative Agreement is signed by all participating counties; the term of the Cooperative Agreement is extended via an addendum, or the participating counties choose to terminate the Cooperative Agreement in accordance with the Cooperative Agreement s termination clause; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Community Services Director is hereby authorized to amend said Cooperative Agreement consistent with County contracting policies, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form. 5.3 Authorization To Execute Restated Cooperative Agreement To Add Pine County For Nonemergency Medical Access Transportation Services WHEREAS, in July 2004, the Department of Human Services (DHS) implemented the Minnesota Nonemergency Transportation (MNET) program to improve services and control costs; and WHEREAS, under MNET, DHS contracted with Medical Transportation Management, Inc. (MTM), a medical transportation management company (broker), to determine the appropriate level of transportation service for eligible publicly funded health care program enrollees statewide and make access transportation services (ATS) arrangements for fee-for-service enrollees in the eleven-county metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, in 2009, there was a cost shift from the State to the counties for nonemergency medical ATS, and 2009 legislative action transferred the administration and coordination of ATS from the State to counties in the eleven county metropolitan area effective July 1, 2009; and WHEREAS, by Resolution Nos (June 22, 2010), (October 15, 2013), (October 20, 2015), and (December 13, 2016), the County Board authorized a Cooperative Agreement between Hennepin County and the other metropolitan counties choosing to participate in this arrangement that allowed Hennepin County to be reimbursed for the administrative services the broker provides for a period covering July 1, 2010 through December 31, 2020; and WHEREAS, a Cooperative Agreement is required in order for the participating counties to reimburse Hennepin

3 April 17, 2018 Page 3 County for Dakota County s share of the administrative costs. Community Services Director to execute the Restated Cooperative Agreement with Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, and Wright Counties to add Pine County for the provision of nonemergency medical access transportation services for eligible Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare recipients effective March 1, 2018, and shall continue through December 31, 2020, unless extended by some or all of the Metropolitan Counties, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form. 5.4 Distribution Of Funds For 2018 Memorial Day Activities This item was on the agenda for informational purposes only. Regular Agenda 6.1 Report On Dakota County Frequent Utilizer Research Project Findings Angela Lockhart, ADAI Coordinator, Social Services, presented this item and along with Kelly Harder, Division Director, responded to questions. 6.2 Authorization To Add 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent Employee In Social Services To Support New Child Protection Mandate And Amend 2018 Social Services Adopted Budget To Reflect Performance Funding Joan Granger-Kopesky, Deputy Director, Social Services presented this item and responded to questions. On a motion by Commissioner Joe Atkins, seconded by Commissioner Thomas A. Egan, the following resolution was unanimously recommended to the County Board: WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has notified agencies of a change in Minnesota s interpretation of child protection statute, shortening the timeline for first face-to-face with children alleged to be victims in child maltreatment reports, and requiring screening and case assignment without regard to business hours; and WHEREAS, responding to these new requirements will necessitate an additional 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) social worker in child protection; and WHEREAS, Dakota County received revenue through the Vulnerable Children and Adults Act child protection allocation beyond the budgeted amount in the 2018 Social Services Adopted Budget due to achievement of performance measures; and WHEREAS, the additional performance-based funding exceeds the expense of a 1.0 FTE social worker for child protection. Community Services Director to add a 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) social worker in the Social Services Department for the period of June 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, to address the extended hours of service required by the new child protection requirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2018 Social Services Adopted Budget is hereby amended as follows:

4 April 17, 2018 Page 4 Revenue 2017 Vulnerable Children and Adults Act Child Protection performance funding $177,374 Total Revenue $177,374 Expense 1.0 FTE Social Worker Salary/Benefits (seven months) $52,728 Capital Equipment Programs/Technology $2,700 Countywide Indirect $19,604 Direct Program Expense $102,342 Total Expense $177,374 Net County Cost $0 Legislative Discussion Commissioner Chris Gerlach presented this item. Community Services Directors Report Kelly Harder, Division Director, presented that the Family Home Visiting contracts had been reviewed over the past 18 months through the Office of Performance and Analysis as well as a practice and business model analysis. Based upon findings and analysis, there is a revised business model that will move more of the service to Public Health and is driven by quality in that it will improve the ability to enhance medical attention and serve more families at equal if not better quality than the current model and as a derivative, finances will also be improved. Therefore, the contract with CAP will end on June 30, 2018 and the contract with 360 Communities will continue through the end of 2018 and be reviewed for ongoing need in its current form. Kelly Harder will provide a prepared response to the Commissioners for their consideration to use in responding to any concerned s they have already received. Kelly Harder shared a "Mission Moment" that comes out of a connection between the Library and the Workforce Center. A teen was interning as a Shelving Assistant and when a paid position came up at the Wentworth library she applied, was coach on interviewing through the Workforce Center and was hired. The Dakota County Transportation Collaborative Council is excited to showcase their new branding with the logo "Go Dakota" and the tag line "Connecting People to Communities". This will be used in upcoming literature and marketing materials. Adjournment On a motion by Commissioner Mike Slavik, seconded by Commissioner Liz Workman, the meeting was adjourned at 10:09 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Colleen Collette, Administrative Coordinator

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