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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 8, 2010 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 6 of 20 (6. #10-3442 THE EMILY PROGRAM, 2180 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, Continued) developed with the State of Minnesota over the past two years and is granted by the Department of Health. The typical resident will be female between the ages of 17 to 25. The Emily Program will have 24-hour nursing care at this facility, with physicians and psychologists being on call. Miller noted that one of the main concerns raised by the neighbors was the possibility of this facility being used by another entity. Miller stated given the fact that the average daily reimbursement rate is $1200 per resident, that the economic benefits for another type of population to be housed at this 10-bed facility would probably not be economically feasible. The program is primarily funded by private health insurance. Miller noted The Emily Program is probably one of the largest programs in the state of Minnesota that deals with eating disorders. White asked how The Emily Program would be financing the purchase of the structure. Miller indicated it would be through a conventional loan. White asked whether physical restraints would be used on the patients. Miller stated they would not be using restraints and that it is not a locked facility. White asked whether the patients would be force fed. Miller indicated if that is necessary, it would be done in a hospital setting and not at the facility. Bremer asked how many staff members would be on site at one time if all ten beds were filled. Miller indicated their facility in Chaska has eight people on staff typically and that they do have a weekly meeting where approximately 20 vehicles would come to the site. Miller stated they are anticipating five to eight staff members at this facility during the day, which would be less in the evening. Bremer asked whether there would be evening visitors. Miller stated they would be allowed visitors on weekends. There is family programming held once a month, which will be done at the St. Louis Park location. Bremer asked what the typical length of stay is for one patient. Miller stated it is generally between five and five and a half months. White asked whether the residents would be allowed to venture outside and walk around the neighborhood. Miller indicated the residents are allowed different outings, such as going to a restaurant or a movie, and that some of their residents also participate in some volunteer work. Staff is required to be aware of a resident’s whereabouts at all times. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 02/22/2010 Approval of Council Minutes 02/08/2010 [Page 6 of 20]