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Safe, comfortable, fun space for teens at the Minneapolis Central Library.Membership is limited to youth ages 12-19. Youth can pursue interests and use new technologies with help from other teens and adult mentors. Youth can share work with other teens across the globe through the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network. Technology and multimedia tools are available for music and video production, interactive programming, digital photography, graphic design and much more.

Anoka County owns four properties which are managed by Great Lakes Management Company. All properties have market-rate apartment rental units. Properties offered:- Chauncey Barett Gardens- The Oaks of Lake George- Savannah Oaks of Ramsey- The Willows of Ham LakeAll apartment amenities include:- Card and exercise room- Community room- Full-size washer and dryer- Fun social activities- Guest suite- Individual controlled heating and air conditioning units- Individual decks- Individual storage lockers- Library- Management office on-site

Provides comprehensive care management and coordination for older adults and people with chronic or complex health conditions. Support patients and caregivers by answering questions, facilitating communication among providers, helping implement individualized care plans, identifying community resources, supporting transitions of care, assisting with paperwork, and participating in care planning and conferences as needed.

Provides legal representation in immigration related legal matters throughout the state of Minnesota. These may include deportation defense, family based petitions, applications for lawful permanent residency, visa processing, waivers, TPS, asylum, U Visa, T Visa, VAWA, and SIJS cases, DACA renewals, citizenship, and naturalization.ILCM does not represent tourist or student related visas, nor employment based or religious worker visas.

Provides assistance, investigates, and/or intervenes on behalf of vulnerable adults who are unable to act on their own behalf, manage their own affairs, or who are in immediate danger due to physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, or abandonment.Services may include:- Authorization for medical treatment- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse- Removal of the individual to safer surroundings?- Services necessary to remove the conditions which have created a threat to life?NOTE: Complaints, questions, or concerns involving incidents in facilities licensed by the Health Department - such as hospitals, nursing homes, boarding care homes, supervised living facilities, and assisted living and home health agencies - can be referred to the MN Office of Health Facility Complaints at (651)201-4201 or toll-free at (800)369-7994.

Provides homeless prevention program services such as:- Prevention Services: Temporary financial assistance and/or supportive services to help people remain in their current housing situation, relocate, or divert them from entering the homeless system. Financial assistance is provided for past due rent or for one-time housing funds to help individuals maintain or obtain housing.- Rapid-Rehousing: Assist households to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Provides one-time rental assistance and supportive services such as case management and housing navigation.

Educational Program - Programs provided by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help with business skills, connections, and potential growth, including workshops and training. For current programs, click hereLoans and Advising - Loans with no-cost advising. Loans offered:- City of Cook Economic Recovery Fund: Loan for local business in the city of Cook who are recovering from the summer 2024 flood- Gap Financing: Loan covers the "gap" between various sources of funding and the total cost of the project. Used for commercial real estate projects, such as mortgage or major renovation and has more flexibility than traditional lenders- Healthy Food Fund: Specialized loan for local food retailers and producers that helps with replacing dated equipment, investing in technology, expanding business, purchasing inventory, hiring staff, updating building, purchasing new or existing store, and more- SBA Microloan: Start up loan for working capital, inventory, or equipment purchase- Working Capital Loan: Loan provides access to cash for various projects and investments such as marketing campaigns, purchased inventory, upgrade equipment, or expand business operation.

Helps families of deceased individuals who are unable to afford the cost of burial /cremation expenses.

Mayor and City Council Members:- Member contact informationDepartments:- Administration and Finance- Economic Development??- Parks and Recreati?on: Offers three parks Memorial Park, Railroad Park, and West Side Park- Public Utilities: electric, garbage, recycling, and water- Voter information

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with:- Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections- Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel- Preventing disconnectionThe deadline to apply for this program was May 31, 2024. Applications for the 2024-2025 heating season will be accepted starting September 2024.Other services may include Weatherization Program and help with heating system emergencies. The program allows the agency to repair or in some cases replace heating units when they are determined to be unsafe such as a cracked heat exchanger or other issues. The Weatherization Program is a one-time grant to assist with weatherization-related repairs. The program helps reduce fuel and electric costs for low-income renters and homeowners.

A nurse home visiting program to work toward the improvement of:- Family economic self-sufficiency- Maternal and child health well being- Prevention of child abuse or maltreatment- Prevention of childhood injuries and reduction of emergency department visits- Reduction in a crime or domestic violence- Referrals to other community resources and supports- School readinessNOTE: Nurse-Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit young, first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, continuing through the child's second birthday

Preventative services:- Cleaning- Check-ups- Children's dental care (provided at the Children's Savage site)Restorative services:- Crowns and bridgework- FillingsDenture services:- Partials- Dentures- Implant supported dentures- Dental visits for denture wearersAdvanced services:- Oral surgery- Root canals- ImplantsAdditional service:- Emergency care- Sedation

Weekly support groups which help youth stay on track with their goals and build a sense of community. Groups include:- RESILIENT: Empowers and fosters recovery and resilience for victims of crime- The REAL: Trauma informed group which fosters independent living skills- So What If I Am: LGBTQ support group- Work Ready: Employment training program

Interpretation is the oral transmittal of a message from one language to another. Translation is the written transmission of a message from one language to another. This service interprets and translates languages from one language to another in either oral or written form.

Van lifts and tie downs available

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Services may include:- Accepting reports of abuse- Assessment of the initial referral- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem- Dependency investigation- Explanation of reporting statutes and answer questions regarding agency practices- Ongoing support services for children and their families- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home- Works with the family toward reunification

Mayor and City Council Members:Member Contact InformationBuilding Inspection Department- Responsible for issuing building, plumbing, mechanical and fence permits, as well as schedules and conducts inspectionsEconomic Development - Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the City (952)227-7529- Helps retain and redevelop businesses- Helps restore blighted properties and downtown historic buildings by encouraging redevelopment activities- Storefront Redevelopment Loan helps downtown historic business owners with the upgrade of their buildingsEngineering Department- Manages issues related to lot grading, overland drainage, street signage, wetland management, development reviews, utility system review, and construction inspectionFire Marshal - Conducts fire extinguisher training for area businesses, fire safety education, and fire investigations (952)448-2990Municipal Services- Offers energy efficiency rebates to residents and businesses who pay their electric bill to the City of Chaska http://www.mmpa.org/our-Communities/Chaska.aspx.Planning Department- Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance and growth. The Zoning Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces many maps, development lists, reports and presentations for the public. Provides sign permits.Public Works - Provides street and alley maintenance, street cleaning, snow removal, storm sewer and flood control maintenance, Civil Defense warning system maintenance, sign maintenance, and construction inspection services. To report potholes or storm damaged trees, or for any other street maintenance concerns, call (952)448-4335Water and Sewer- Responsible for water treatment and distribution for the city. If residents experience a sewer backup, they should contact the Sewer Department before calling their plumber. If a resident's sewer backs up only after they have run water, the problem is most likely in resident's system, and they will need to call a plumber. Call (952)448-4335 office hours are 7 am - 3:30 Monday - Friday. After hour and weekend calls will be directed to dispatch.

Provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach and application assistance. SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps, is designed to assist low-income individuals in accessing nutritious food from grocery retail outlets, as well as farmers' markets. The goal is to help people make an informed decision about what hunger resources are available to them to ensure an overall successful transition from poverty to self-sufficiency.

Disaster Relief and Recovery- Responds to emergencies like fires, floods and severe storms. At every disaster, victims' needs are assessed and methods are taken to ensure they have clothing, financial assistance, food, health services, mental health assistance, temporary shelter/housing and other services to help them recover. - Find Open Shelters: If an emergency has forced an individual (with or without a service animal) to evacuate their home, the Red Cross may be able to help by providing shelter and servicesContact Loved Ones- Family in the U.S.: Individuals can let loved ones know they are OK after a local disaster. Individuals can find someone they love who may have experienced a recent disaster.Clean Up and Recovery Guides- Staying Safe After a Disaster: Learn steps to take during and after most disasters or emergencies to help ensure safety - Check Home Safety: If an individual has had to evacuate, they can take steps to evaluate whether it is safe to enter when they are allowed to return home - Recovering Emotionally: Find out about special care individuals may need - Recovering Financially: Get information on how to manage the financial impact of disaster, from handling insurance claims to replacing documents that may have been lost - Emergency Resource Library: Tips and strategies for preparing, responding to and recovering from disasters and emergencies related to topics such as chemical emergency; COVID-19; drought; flood; flu; food safety; heat wave; highway safety; home fire; landslide; nuclear explosion and radiation; poisoning; power outage; terrorism; thunderstorm; tornado; water safety; wildfire; winter storm

Provides environmental health services to protect community health. Services include:- Environmental health licensing and ordinance enforcement- Inspection and licensing of food, beverage, lodging, mobile home parks, recreational camping areas, and public pools- Investigation and response to environmental complaints, including nuisance and sanitation concerns- Lead testing and inspections for homes and other properties- Radon testing and education- Water testing for private wells, including analysis for fluoride, iron, coliform bacteria, nitrates, lead, hardness, and sulfates

Confidential assistance:- Accompaniment during the court process- Focuses on shifting legal and protective responsibility away from victims of domestic violence to the criminal justice system and provides options and accountability for those who are abusive- Information and referral to legal, medical, and social service agencies- Provides immediate intervention and coordination with law enforcement to assist victims at times of crisis- Offers accompaniment through the justice system and strives to keep victims informed