Laserfiche WebLink
City Council Minutes Page 6 <br />December 17, 2018 <br />organization which can be verified with other municipalities in which ResCare <br />facilities are located. <br />Chris Jacobson, healthcare real estate advisor for CBRE, explained this type of <br />facility is unique in that without it people go straight back in to the community <br />without transition. He further explained a residential area is ideal for this facility. He <br />stated he has been searching for a property in Sherburne County for years and has <br />already vetted many of the properties the residents mentioned this evening. He <br />stated ResCare feels this location is perfect as it provides a residential setting while <br />still allowing residents to obtain the other services they need. <br />Al Nadeau, 511 Tipton Avenue, questioned if residents of the facility would have <br />felonies or gross misdemeanors. <br />Melissa Whittaker, Richfield, works at residential facility, believes this is a good <br />location for this facility. She explained she works with people with mental illness on <br />medication management, housing, and as case manager and none have been felons. <br />She further explained many times the residents are grateful for the experience. <br />There being no one else to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public <br />hearing. <br />Mayor Dietz questioned if residents of the facility will be Elk River residents. <br />Mary Jo Cobb, Sherburne County Director Health and Human Services, explained <br />county residents are currently being sent long distances to receive this type of <br />assistance which doesn't allow patients to get well in their own community. She <br />stated the mental health supervisors she deals with are happy with the care ResCare <br />provides and feel this would be a benefit to the community. <br />Councilmember Westgaard indicated he would like additional input from the police <br />and fire departments on their concerns. Mr. Carlton stated he will get this <br />information to Council. <br />Councilmember Olsen questioned recourse for the city if a conditional use permit is <br />approved and issues come up. Attorney Beck indicated a conditional use permit is <br />only valid as long as the conditions are adhered to and the Council could begin a <br />revocation proceeding if conditions are violated. <br />Councilmember Wagner addressed comments made about this project bringing Elk <br />River money. She explained this is not a city initiative and the only money the city <br />receives from this is the property taxes that are already being paid. <br />Councilmember Wagner questioned if there is a curfew for the residents of the <br />facility. Mr. Alf explained there is a curfew and patients are made aware of the <br />expectations when they arrive. <br />l01EAEI B <br />NATURE <br />