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Commissioner Rowland asked about effective strategies parents can use when looking for childcare facilities. She was advised by Ms. Thompson that Child Care Links works with the City in providing licensing information, but there is a definite need to get information out to parents before they make a choice. Commissioner Tenbrink confirmed that Child Care Links worked with local agencies and helpful agency education could be provided by them. Ms. Thompson confirmed this and indicated that Child Care Links would follow -up on any issues brought to their attention and was willing to work with staff on this matter. She indicated that she would be meeting with the Manager of State Licensing sometime next week and safety of children was always a big concern for Child Care Links. Commissioner Wilson questioned whether Child Care Links ever received inquiries that involved children who received tutoring, etc., in private homes. Chairperson Kennedy closed the meeting for public comment at 8:15 p.m. Commissioner Tenbrink would like to see the City put something in place that included comments made by Commissioner Nagler regarding mandating businesses to provide a disclosure statement. Commissioner Nagler was opposed to recommending that the City go into the business of determining what licensing is required and didn't feel this was a role the City should be involved in. He suggested that the City draft an ordinance defining the criteria and require written notification, on an annual basis, from those participating. This written notification should indicate whether the business was licensed or exempt and would provide this information on a form approved by the City. Chairperson Kennedy agreed with Commissioner Nagler's comments that the City should not be doing the oversight on this matter, and it is something that should be done by the state. Commissioner Detweiler also liked the idea of providing parents with information about whether a business was licensed or exempt. Chairperson Kennedy agreed and felt it made for a consumer -driven push to help with this situation. Ms. Stern thanked the Commission for all of its comments, recommendations, and suggestions and advised that the information will now be taken to the Planning Commission. Staff will continue to keep the Human Services Commission informed on whatever steps are taken. EXCERPTS: Human Services Commission Minutes, May 6, 2009 Page 4 of 4