Loking through the APCH chart, the VOR DME 16 has a straight in minima of 800ft and circling minima of 1070ft.
First check your company Ops Spec to see if there is a special approval for certain approaches.
Having said that, i will advice the crew descend to 1070ft, if the have visual of the RWY, the request for Contact approach from ATC.
Make sure everything you do is within legality.
Chidiebere