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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Dakota County Drug Prevention GrantCITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEE'T'ING DATE: MAY 5, 1992. AGENDA ITEM: AGENDA SECTION: DAKOTA COUNTY PREVENTION GRANT DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORT PREPARED BY: AGENDM, ELLIEL KNUTSEN, CHIEF OF POLICEZA ATTACHMENTS: LETTER FROM DAKOTA COUNTY APP ED I would like to introduce Nary Montagne, the Chemical Health Project Coordinator for a newly organized group called the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. (DAP) Mary would like to explain a five year community partnership grant for substance abuse prevention and how Rosemount can benefit from this project. Mary will also be asking Council to consider nominating a citizen (by May 28th) to represent Rosemount in a 25 member policy-making group. RECOMMENDED ACTION: NONE AT THIS TIME. COUNCIL ACTION: DAKOTA ` Telephone: (612) 450-2611 Fax 612 450-2948 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 33 EAST WENTWORTH, WEST ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 55118 DEPARTMENTS: O Community Services Director (612) 450-2742 a Extension (612) 463.3302 0 Planning (612) 450-2742 C Public Health C Community Corrections West St. Paul (612) 450-2614 Hastings (612) 438-8288 Apple Valley (612) 891-7500 Apple Valley (612)891.7200 C Social Services So. St. Paul (612) 552-0276 West St. Paul (612) 450-2990 O Employment 8 Economic Apple Valley (612) 891-7400 Assistance (612) 450-2611 ED Veterans' Services West St. Paul (612)450-2601 April 27, 1992 Mr. E.B. McMenomy City Hall 2875 145th Street West Rosemount, MN 55068 Dear Mayor McMenomys Dakota'County has been awarded a five-year community partnership grant for substance abuse prevention. We are in the process of recruiting members for the Dakota Alliance for Prevention (DAP), a 25 -member policy-making group to carry out the planning and mission for the grant. We are asking cities and townships to nominate people. Mark Robideau and staff from the DakotaAlliance for Prevention will be in attendance at the City Council meeting on May 5th. Our reason for attending the meeting is to introduce the Dakota Alliance for Prevention and request a nomination by May 28th for a -citizen to represent Rosemount. We would also like to discuss how your city can benefit from this project.' I have enclosed a fact sheet and a DAP job description for your information. If you have questions at this time or would like to meet with the DAP staff before the meeting, feel free to call me at 450-2902. Thank you for your time and interest. Sincerely, Mary Montagne Chemical Health Project Coordinator Enclosures DAKOTA COUNTY Telephone: (612) 450-2611 Fax(612)450-2948 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 33 EAST WENTWORTH. WEST ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 55118 Dakota Alliance for Prevention History Dakota County received a five-year community partnership grant for substance abuse prevention from the Office of Substance Abuse (OSAP), under the Department of Health and Human Services, on August 15, 1991. Across the nation there are 252 of these grants. The mission of the grant is to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug abuse and related problems in the county through community partnerships and collaboration. The policy- making body which will address these issues is the Dakota Alliance for Prevention (DAP). From the beginning, this project has been one of cooperation and collaboration between agencies, citizens, government, and the various systems in the county. over 100 people contributed to the preparation and writing of the grant. A team of 11 interested people attended a week-long leadership training on team building and community mobilization in October of 1991. These people have been meeting regularly as the Interim Planning Team (IPT) in order to plan for the creation of the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. Project Staff As of March 1992, all staff have been hired. This includes a Chemical Health Project Coordinator, two Chemical Health Promotion Specialists, and a clerk typist. In addition, a part- time staff from Dakota County Extension Services, will contribute to the project, especially in the promotion of multi -cultural diversity. Organization In order to create a comprehensive community -wide collaboration in this effort, the ideal make-up of the DAP would include 25 representatives from cities and townships as well as people from the various systems (ie., schools, law enforcement, religious institutions, government, business, parents, youth, social service agencies, criminal justice, etc.) DEPARTMENTS. ❑ Community Services Director (612) 450-2742 G Extension (612) 463-3302 ❑ Planning (612) 450-2742 ❑ PuDhc Health .» G Community Corrections West St. Pa ui (612) 450-2614 J Hastings (612) 438-8288 Apple Valley (612) 891-7500 Apple Valley (6121 891.7200 ❑ Social Services So. St. Paul (612) 552-0276 West St. Paul (612) 450-2990 ❑ Employment & Economic Apple Valley (612) 891.7400 Assistance (612)450-2611 ❑ Veterans' Services West St. Paul (612) 450-2601 Dakota Alliance for Prevention History Dakota County received a five-year community partnership grant for substance abuse prevention from the Office of Substance Abuse (OSAP), under the Department of Health and Human Services, on August 15, 1991. Across the nation there are 252 of these grants. The mission of the grant is to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug abuse and related problems in the county through community partnerships and collaboration. The policy- making body which will address these issues is the Dakota Alliance for Prevention (DAP). From the beginning, this project has been one of cooperation and collaboration between agencies, citizens, government, and the various systems in the county. over 100 people contributed to the preparation and writing of the grant. A team of 11 interested people attended a week-long leadership training on team building and community mobilization in October of 1991. These people have been meeting regularly as the Interim Planning Team (IPT) in order to plan for the creation of the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. Project Staff As of March 1992, all staff have been hired. This includes a Chemical Health Project Coordinator, two Chemical Health Promotion Specialists, and a clerk typist. In addition, a part- time staff from Dakota County Extension Services, will contribute to the project, especially in the promotion of multi -cultural diversity. Organization In order to create a comprehensive community -wide collaboration in this effort, the ideal make-up of the DAP would include 25 representatives from cities and townships as well as people from the various systems (ie., schools, law enforcement, religious institutions, government, business, parents, youth, social service agencies, criminal justice, etc.) JOB DESCRIPTION FOR NOMINEES TO THE DAKOTA ALLIANCE FOR PREVENTION OPPORTtTNUMES: * Demonstrating leadership in alcohol and other drug abuse prevention in Dakota County * Developing a comprehensive community plan for drug and alcohol abuse prevention * Education in needs assessment, planning, prevention, and organizational development * Networking with community leaders * Sharing information about chemical health promotion with other citizens RESPONSIBILITIES: Time Commitment: * Two-year terms, youth may serve one -year -terms * Attendance at monthly meeting of the full group * Involvement in at least one working committee * Participation in first year three-day training retreat Role: * Establish a strategic plan * Implement the plan * Develop by-laws for the organization * Recruit people to fill vacancies * Promote the project whenever possible * Access resources and services TRE IDEAL DAP MEMBER IS: * A resident of Dakota County * Interested in: * Chemical health promotion * Families and youth * Community building * Actively involved * Committed to diversity * A leader * visionary * Process -oriented * Willing to negotiate * Members of the DAP will represent a variety of systems and groups (education, religious, social service, civic/volunteer, health, government, housing, criminal justice, youth, parents, business, minorities and media). .i • Action Plan Once formed, the DAP will determine their structure, policies, and procedures, and create committees to carry out the tasks necessary to achieve their goals. By doing a needs assessment, they will identify the needs of county residents as well as the strengths, gaps, and barriers regarding services and prevention efforts. This will provide baseline data and the information necessary to develop appropriate goals, objectives, and an action plan. Nomination Process Representatives will be nominated from three areas: cities and townships, the Consortium of Care Givers, and an at -large group. Together they will represent the various geographic locations as well as the systems in the community (ie., schools, parents, youth, agencies, law enforcement, religious institutions, business, civic and volunteer, etc.). Appointments will be made by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. Cities Eleven city councils will be asked to nominate a representative. These include; West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Lakeville, Farmington and Hastings. Nomination packets defining the role and responsibility of a member as well as the selection process will be sent to the city councils. Project staff and/or a local representative will contact the mayor, administrator, and council members of each city to discuss the project and to ask to be on the agenda of an upcoming council meeting. School districts will be notified of this process and encouraged to contact their cities to suggest names. Nominations should be submitted no later than May 28, 1992. Local Efforts In addition to this county -wide policy group, local efforts focusing on preventing and reducing substance abuse and related problems are essential for success. Local commissions, networks and projects will be able to involve citizens in responding to the needs of their own community. The DAP will support these efforts by sharing resources (ie., staff, media efforts, training, etc.) and a larger network of interested citizens. For further information, contact Mary Montagne, Chemical Health Project Coordinator at 450-2902. DAKOTA COUNTY Telephone: (612) 450-2611 Fax(612)450-2948 History COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 33 EAST WENTWORTH, WEST ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55118 DEPARTMENTS: ❑ Community Services Director (612) 450-2742 ❑ Extension (612) 463-3302 ❑ Planning (612) 450-2742 ❑ Public Health ❑ Community Corrections West St. Paul (612) 450-2614 Hastings (612) 438-8288 Apple Valley (612) 891-7500 Apple Valley (612) 891-7200 ❑ Social Services So. St. Paul (612) 552-0276 West St. Paul (612)450-2990 ❑ Employment 8 Economic Apple Valley (612) 891-7400 Assistance (612) 450-2611 ❑ Veterans' Services West St. Paul (612) 450-2601 Dakota Alliance for Prevention Dakota County received a five-year community partnership grant for substance abuse prevention from the Office of Substance Abuse (OSAP), under the Department of Health and Human Services, on August 15, 1991. Across the nation there are 252 of these grants. The mission of the grant is to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug abuse and related problems in the county through community partnerships and collaboration. The policy- making body which will address these issues is the Dakota Alliance for Prevention (DAP). From the beginning, this project has been one of cooperation and collaboration between agencies, citizens, government, and the various systems in the county. Over 100 people contributed to the preparation and writing of the grant. A team of 11 interested people attended a week-long leadership training on team building and community mobilization in October of 1991. These people have been meeting regularly as the Interim Planning Team (IPT) in order to plan for the creation of the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. Project Staff As of March 1992, all staff have been hired. This includes a Chemical Health Project Coordinator, two Chemical Health Promotion Specialists, and a clerk typist. In addition, a part- time staff from Dakota County Extension Services, will contribute to the project, especially in the promotion of multi -cultural diversity. Organization In order to create a comprehensive community -wide collaboration in this effort, the ideal make-up of the DAP would include 25 representatives from cities and townships as well as people from the various systems (ie., schools, law enforcement, religious institutions, government, business, parents, youth, social service agencies, criminal justice, etc.) Printed on Recycled Paper FRIM,1 M t�r0 15- i i i�M AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Action Plan Once formed, the DAP will determine their structure, policies, and procedures, and create committees to carry out the tasks necessary to achieve their goals. By doing a needs assessment, they will identify the needs of county residents as well as the strengths, gaps, and barriers regarding services and prevention efforts. This will provide baseline data and the information necessary to develop appropriate goals, objectives, and an action plan. Nomination Process Representatives will be nominated from three areas: cities and townships, the Consortium of Care Givers, and an at -large group. Together they will represent the various geographic locations as well as the systems in the community (ie., schools, parents, youth, agencies, law enforcement, religious institutions, business, civic and volunteer, etc.). Appointments will be made by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. Cities Eleven city councils will be asked to nominate a representative. These include: West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Lakeville, Farmington and Hastings. Nomination packets defining the role and responsibility of a member as well as the selection process will be sent to the city councils. Project staff and/or a local representative will contact the mayor, administrator, and council members of each city to discuss the project and to ask to be on the agenda of an upcoming council meeting. School districts will be notified of this process and encouraged to contact their cities to suggest names. Nominations should be submitted no later than May 28, 1992. Local Efforts In addition to this county -wide policy group, local efforts focusing on preventing and reducing substance abuse and related problems are essential for success. Local commissions, networks and projects will be able to involve citizens in responding to the needs of their own community. The DAP will support these efforts by sharing resources (ie., staff, media efforts, training, etc.) and a larger network of interested citizens. For further information, contact Mary Montagne, Chemical Health Project Coordinator at 450-2902. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR NOMINEES TO THE DAKOTA ALLIANCE FOR PREVENTION OPPORTUNITIES: * Demonstrating leadership in alcohol and other drug abuse prevention in Dakota County * Developing a comprehensive community plan for drug and alcohol abuse prevention * Education in needs assessment, planning, prevention, and organizational development * Networking with community leaders * Sharing information about chemical health,promotion with other citizens RESPONSIBILITIES: Time commitment: * Two-year terms, youth may serve one-year terms * Attendance at monthly meeting of the full group * Involvement in at least one working committee * Participation in first year three-day training retreat Role: * Establish a strategic plan * Implement the plan * Develop by-laws for the organization * Recruit people to fill vacancies * Promote the project whenever possible * Access resources and services THE IDEAL DAP MEMBER IS: * A resident of Dakota County * Committed to * Interested in: diversity * Chemical health promotion * A leader * Families and youth * Visionary * Community building * Process -oriented * Actively involved * Willing to negotiate * Members of the DAP will represent a variety of systems and groups (education, religious, social.service, civic/volunteer, health, government, housing, criminal justice, youth,_ parents, business, minorities and media). PAGE 2 OF 2 Other excellent candidates who may be interested in serving on a committee or participating in special events or programs include: Name Position Phone Address Qualifications 4 Name Position Phone Address Qualifications �Ojfj"IT• 11 � • •' Prior to nominating a person to be a member of the DAP, please share with him/her the information regarding history and job description. It is important that this person consents to this nomination and agrees to the responsibilities such membership entails. Members of the DAP will play important leadership roles in the county's efforts in substance abuse prevention. Deadline for nominations: May 28, 1992 To represent the city/township of I nominate I who is, (title, position, role), , for membership on the Dakota Alliance for Prevention. He/she has consented to this nomination and understands the responsibilities and commitment involved in accepting it. Name Address Qualifications can be reached at Phone Signed Title Date Please submit to: Dakota Alliance for Prevention 33 E Wentworth Avenue Suite 345 West St. Paul MN 55118 Phone #: 450-2902 Fax #: 450-2948 DAKOTA Ai _.i.,uNcE FOR PREVENnON NNMON The grant is available to help Dakota County address_ alcohol and other drug abuse prevention to The mission of the Dakota Alliance for Prevention achieve the following major goals: (the DAP) is to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug abuse and related problems among youth L Develop the Dakota Alliance for Prevention and families by coordinating prevention efforts in (DAP). 'Dakota County. A Develop a plan to coordinate efforts in prevention and intervention. HISTORY A Ensure a single, but strong, community-wide In 1991, Dakota County received a five-year message regarding prevention. community partnership grant for alcohol and other drug abuse prevention from the Office of Substance A Build on existing successes. Abuse Prevention (OSAP). Across the nation there are 252 of these grants. Minnesota was awarded six of them. STRUC UM The grant outlines a plan for helping communities come together to .address alcohol and other drug In order to create a comprehensive community-wide. collaboration, the ideal make-up of the DAP will problems as a team. The grant is not to be used for include 25 representatives from cities and townships direct services, such as counseling or prevention as well as people from various systems in the activities. community. Committees and local commissions will address specific and local issues. The team will include people from different systems and geographic locations in our community. The The DAP employs four full-time and one part-time goal is to develop a long-range plan for alcohol and staff. They will be available to the DAP and other drug abuse prevention in Dakota County. community members to help achieve the goals Once the plan is developed, the members of the outlined in the grant. DAP will work to complete the plan. Partnership Members are from the Following Systems: Education • Religious Social Service CiviclVolunteer Health Government Housing Criminal Justice - Youth - Parents Business • Minorities Media DAKOTA CEFOR PREVEN'T'ION 33 East Wentworth Avenue •' Suite 345 West St. Paul, MN • 55118 Phone: 450-2902 • Fax: 450-2948 COMMuNny RISK FACTORS ALCOHOL & OTinER DRUG ABuSE IN DAKOTA COuNTY The following risk factors increase the probability of alcohol and other drug abuse problems. How Much of a Problem Do We Have? ♦ Community laws and norms favorable toward drug use. We'd like to think that alcohol and other drug abuse isn't a problem in our community. The truth, A Availability of drugs within the community. however, is that Dakota County, like other counties, has a serious problem with alcohol and other drugs A Transitions and mobility (communities that and related issues. are characterized by high rates of mobility appear to be linked to increased use of alcohol Did you know that, based on the Minnesota State and other drug problems). High School League Survey and Dakota County's statistics: A Low neighborhood attachment and community disorganization. A Alcohol is, by far, the most widely used substance among Minnesota students, ♦ Economic and social deprivation. followed by tobacco, marijuana, speed, prescription drugs and inhalants? A The average age of first use of alcohol or WHAT CAN WE DO FOR other drugs is 12 years? YOUR CONMUN Y ; A Three out of fourteen pregnancies are conceived while one or both parents are A Training and Education under the influence of alcohol or other drugs? A Needs Assessment ` ♦ Since 1985, the number of liquor law A Focus Groups violations in Dakota County has more than doubled? A Networking In one year, the number of drunk driving A Seed Money occurrences in Dakota County showed a dramatic increase of 31%? A Provide Resource Information DAKOTA CEFOR PREVEN'T'ION 33 East Wentworth Avenue •' Suite 345 West St. Paul, MN • 55118 Phone: 450-2902 • Fax: 450-2948 ROOT SOURCES OF AODA AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROBLEMS Runaways School Dropout Alienation Delinquency Vandalism - Violence Gangs Cults Teen Pregnancy Illiteracy Teen Suicide Racism Alcohol & Drug Abuse Sexism Family Violence, Media Poor Bonding Poverty Myths Poor Role Few Models Opportunities Peer Pressure Low Family Poor Life Skills Involvement T-5 38