07. Staff Report-Group Home Meeting
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: May 3, 2023
For: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Kyle Morell, City Administrator
Subject: Group Home Meeting
Background:
The city has seen an increase in public safety and EMS response to a group home on
Meadowbrook Lane. The Council has discussed the issue numerous times over the last 12
months. At the April 5, 2023, work session Council asked that a meeting be held with the group
home operators, licensing agencies, and City staff to discuss their concerns and seek assurances
that the situation will improve.
Discussion:
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the city meet with the group home operators and Washington
County. City employees present included Mayor Maefsky, Administrator Morell, Fire Chief
Hinz, Public Works Director Fischer, Deputy Boesel, and City Attorney Larson.
Mayor Maefsky will have an update for Council at the meeting.