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ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION Preliminary Flood Forecast from the National Weather Service dated February 20, 1996. Letter to PBK Investments dated March 1, 1996. Letter from Roger Gustafson, Carver County Engineer dated February 23, 1996 Letter to Mayor and City Council from Julie Betz, Senior Linkage Line dated February 21, 1996. Letter from Jonathan E. Stiegler, MnDNR dated February 21, 1996 Municipal Legislative Commission Update dated February 19, 1996 Letter from Dave Pokorney, City of Chaska dated February 1, 1996 Summary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 for Municipal Authorities dated February 15, 1996 Letter from Roger Geckler, MN Valley Electric Cooperative dated February 23, 1996. Correspondence to and from Andrew & Kate Hiscox. Successful Strategies for Youth Involvement: Recreation and Community Collaboration. FEE -20 -96 TUE 13019 F t 6123611231 P.02 ��_ like.; � '• ?tf'Kr i$ ?�i »f; >$�i:,yi9 k,.x:,•: r; �• •:yii::L%;iX'f::'io:fif':w::if; p•'dii' >::.:.. •. .a.:.....:. 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We received a copy of this information today, and we wanted to be sure you are kept up to date, As you will note in the forecast, we are in a moderate to high flood . otential (Specific definition defined in the memo) area at this time. There are many factors noted in the memo which will affect this spring flood potential. We need to remember flooding in the spring is not uncommon, to what degree is the variable, We plan to stay current to any new information in this area and would appreciate any additional information you could supply to us in reference to the flooding potential in your area so that we may enhance our preparedness. Please call Garnet at 361 -1528 or myself at 361 -1527 with any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for your time and effort. cc: Dick Stolz, Administrator Bob VanDenBroeke, Carver County Communications Building Maintenance Staff 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 FEB -2U -96 TUE 13:20 6123611231 eb- 20--96 ll :00 NWS Chanhassen 612 361 -6668 P. ©3 P.02 FOR THE MAINSTEM OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER FROM ITS HEADWATERS TO GUTTENBERG, IOWA, THERE IS A MODERATE TO HIGH SNOWMELT FLOOD POTENTIAL. THE HIGHEST POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE UPPER PORTION OF THE RIVER NEAR ATTKIN AND FT, RIPLEY DUE TO THE HIGHER WATER CONTENT OF THE SNOWPACK IN THESE AREAS, FOR THE TRIBUTARIES TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN MINNESOTA, THE ' SNOWMELT FLOOD POTENTIAL IS ALSO MODERATE. TO HIGH, THE HIGHER POTENTIALS WOULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING RIVERS.., HEADWATERS OF THE MINNESOTA RIVER. STRAIGHT RIVER CROW RIVER ROOT RIVER ' AND CANNON RIVER ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION, A LATE SEASON RAPID MELT, RAIN DURING THE MELT PERIOD, OR POSSIBLE ICE JAM DEVELOPMENT WOULD SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE FLOOD POTENTIAL. GREAT LAKES DRAINAGE IN MINNESOTA THE SNOW COVER IN THE ARROWHEAD REGION OF MINNESOTA AVERAGES 36 TO 48 ' INCHES WITH A WATER CONTENT OF 4 TO 6 INCHES. THIS IS ABOVE NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. ' SOIL MOISTURE CONDITIONS ARE NEAR OR ABOVE NORMAL FOR MOST OF THE BASIN. VERY LITTLE FROST EXISTS IN THE SOILS DUE TO AN EARI4Y HEAVY SNOW COVER, ' RIVER LEVELS IN THE ARROWHEAD ARE ABOVE NORMAL AND ALL RIVERS ARE ICE COVERED, ' THERE IS A MODERATE TO HIGH SNOWMELT FLOOD POTENTIAL FOR THE GREAT LAKES TRIBUTARIES IN MINNESOTA. THE NEXT NARRATIVE OUTLOOK IS SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 1, 1996. A SPECIFIC NUMERICAL OUTLOOK FOR RIVER BASINS WHERE A SIGNIFICANT SNOW COVER EXISTS IS SCHEDULED FOR 3/15/96. CRAIG EDWARDS ' GARY MCDEVITT ' METEOROLOGIST IN CHARGE /AREA MANAGER SERVICE HYDROLOGIST FEB -20 -96 TUE 13:21 6123611231 P.04 ' =eb -20 -96 11:00 NWS Chanhassen 612 361 -6668 P.O1 �G= 710%aL FGF.ld ri i7.90J �w.�,.... —. — - -- ...�... ....' FAX TRANSMITTAL MNZALL- IAZOLI -035 - 042 - 161800- To �.Gt.'Agc�ey PrC�e FLOOD POTENTIAL OUTLOOK Fax I rdx r ' NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIE, 704 AM CST FRY FEB 16 1996 tiSN7540_ 3S7J968 Get1 ` RAISEkY�ESAC� /N•9TaATtv� SPRING SNOWMELT FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR MINNESOTA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE TWIN CITIES /CHANHASSEN MINNESOTA ' FEBRUARY 16, 199 SPRING SNOWMELT FLOOD POTENTIAL IS DETERMINED BY AN ANALYSIS OF EXISTING SNOW COVER, SOIL AND RIVER CONDITIONS. MARCH AND EARLY APRIL WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN HAVE A LARGE IMPACT ON THE RIVERS IN MINNESOTA AND MAY CHANGE THE FLOOD POTENTIAL. FORMATION OF ICE JAM DURING THE ' MELT MAY INCREASE THE FLOOD THREAT. TERMINOLOGY ' LOW SNOWMELT FLOOD POTENTIAL - CRESTS BELOW FLOOD STAGE. MODERATE SNOWMELT FLOOD POTENTIAL - CREST FROM NEAR FLOOD STAGE TO ' A FEW FEET OVER FLOOD STAGE. HIGH SNOWMELT FLOOD POTENTIAL - CRESTS TO EXCEED FLOOD STAGE BY ' SEVERAL FEET, BUT TO REMAIN BELOW RECORD LEVELS. ' SEVERE SNOWMELT FLOOD POTENTIAL - CRESTS TO APPROACH OR EXCEED RECORD LEVELS, WITH MAJOR WIDESPREAD FLOODING. ' MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN ABOVE GUTTENBERG, IOWA SNOW DEPTHS IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN ARE HIGHEST IN CENTRAL ' I MINNESOTA WHERE AMOUNTS RANGE FROM 16 24 INCHES. THE WATER CONTENT OF THIS SNOWPACK AVERAGED 4 TO 6 INCHES. ELSEWHERE IN MINNESOTA, SNOW DEPTHS AVERAGE 8 TO 16 INCHES EXCEPT IN THE EXTREME SOUTHWEST WHERE ' ONLY 20 PERCENT OF THE AREA REMAINS SNOW COVERED DUE THE MELTING THAT OCCURRED EAR141ER IN THE MQNTH. WATER CONTENT OF THE SNOW AVERAGES 2' TO 5'INCHES. THE WATER CONTENT OF THE SNOW ACROSS MINNESOTA IS ABOVE NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. THESE VALUES ARE MORE COMMON FOR A SNOWPACK IN MID TO LATE MATCH, SOIL.MOISTURE CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE BASIN ARE ABOVE NORMAL, PRIMARILY TO ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION RECEIVED IN OCTOBER. FROST DEPTHS VARY FROM NO FROST IN FORESTED AREAS OR IN LOCATIONS WHERE A DEEP SNOWPACK EXISTS TO 12 - TO 24 INCHES WHERE LITTLE OR NO SNOW ' OCCURS. FROST DEPTHS ARE BELOW NORMAL FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR AT MOST LOCATIONS. RIVER LEVELS IN MINNESOTA HAVE BEEN-ABOVE NORMAL SINCE THE RAINS IN ' OCTOBER. AN ICE COVER EXISTS ON MOST RIVERS AND STREAMS ACROSS THE STATE T Yn710T wt= ' fr07 7 ry v A cc . ...:...... . .� 4„ _ p� I PBK Investments Attn: Brian Pellowski Suite 1050 5500 Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416 Dear Mr. Pellowski: CITY OF CHANHAOSSN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 This letter is in response to complaints we have continued to receive from tenants of the building and concerned neighbors regarding the outside display and storage of boats at the 7/41 Crossing Center, located at 2401 Highway 7 in a BN, Neighborhood Business. Aside from the concerns raised by the neighbors over the appearance of the center, tenants have complained about boats being parked in handicap parking stalls, fire lanes, and other parking stalls which have hindered snow plowing efforts, delivery trucks, and taken away desired parking areas. I have contacted Westin Sports and Marine "and PBK Investments on several occasions concerning this matter. Accordingly, I am in the process of forwarding all information concerning this violation to the City Attorney's office for prosecution. If the boats are removed prior to receiving notice from the City Attorney's office, please contact me so that I may terminate legal action. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 937 - 1900, ext. 117. Sincerelv. John Rask Planner I u Attachments: Letter to Westin Sports and Marine dated June 14, 1995 Letter to Mr. Richard Westin dated June 23, 1995 Letter to PBK Investments dated July 27, 1995 c: Richard Westin, Westin Marine Roger Knutson, City Attorney Kate Aanenson, Planning Director Don Ashworth, City Manager City Council March 1, 1996 CITY OF 1 CHANHASSEN PBK Investments Attn: Brian Pellowski 5500 Wayzata Blvd Suite 1050 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Dear Mr. Pellowski: 690 COULTER DRIVE e P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 , (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Certified Mail ' This letter is in response to complaints we have received concerning the outside display and storage of boats at the 7/41 Crossings, located at 2401 Highway 7 in a BN, Neighborhood Business. I have contacted Westin Sports and Marine on several occasions concerning this matter. The boats were to be removed from the premises no later than July 10, 1995. As of July 27, 1995 the boats still remain. The City has given Westin Sports and Marine adequate time in which to relocate the boats. You are hereby directed to correct the above - mentioned violation immediately. An on -site inspection of your property will be made the week of July 31, 1995 to determine compliance with city code. If you do not take the appropriate steps to correct or eliminate the violation, we will begin formal enforcement action. You will not receive an additional warning before we begin formal action. Enforcement actions may include the issuance of citations or court proceedings. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 937 -1900, ext. 117. Sincerely, John Rask Planner I c: Richard Westin Roger Knutson, City Attorney attachments: Letter to Westin Sports and Marine dated June 14, 1995 Letter to Mr. Richard Westin dated June 23, 1995 July 27, 1995 7 CITY OF C FIANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 June 14, 1995 ' Westin Sports and Marine 2401 Highway 7 Excelsior, MN 55331 ' To Whom It May Concern: This letter is in response to complaints we have received concerning the outside display and storage of boats at your store located at 2401 Highway 7 in a BN, Neighborhood Business. Please be advised that boat sales are not allowed in 'this zoning district. Any overnight parking or storage of boats is a violation of the city zoning ordinance. You should, therefore, remove the boats from the property within fourteen (14) days. If you ' have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 937 -1900, extension 117. ' Sincerely, John Rask Planner I P "T Attachment: Article XVI " BN' - Neighborhood Business District Requirements ' c: PBK Investments, Inc. P June 23, 1995 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 0 FAX (612) 937 -5739 SportsKraft International Inc. Attn: Richard Westin 121 N. Columbia Court Chaska, MN 55318 Dear Mr. Westin: As a follow up to our phone conversation on June 20, 1995, I was to send you information concerning available land in the City of Chanhassen which would be.zoned for boat sales and an application for a interim use permit. . Ik �z There is currently a limited amount of land availabl for boat sales which would also permit outdoor display. Boat sales are permitted ui""the BG'= '`General Business district and the BF - Fringe Business District. One location which appears to be available is the old SuperAmerica site on Flying Cloud Drive (U.S. 212). Besides this site, I am unaware of any other locations zoned for boat sales which would allow outdoor display: You may want to contact a local realtor who might have additional information on available locations. s . Enclosed please find an application form for an Interim Use Permit. Temporary outdoor display of merchandise for sale may be allowed in the BN ;Business Neighborhood district as a interim use. As I indicated on the phone, outdoor display;of boats is inconsistent with other uses in this districtarid staffwould most hkelywreco of a interim use permit for this type of outdoorydip lay r Staff questioned the use at the time you moved into this center, however, staff belle ved that the use would be cons isteni with the zoning distiic if there was no outside storage or displayt,of., boats. If you wish to file an application, staff would a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council. The City Council'would then make the final decision on the interim use request. Please contact me so that e can discuss the application requirements and schedule you for the next available Planning Commission meeting. If you do not proceed with the application, please remove the boats within fourteen (14) days upon receipt of this notice. In addition, one of the boats appears to be parked in a handicap parking stall and should be removed immediately. t t t I If you have any questions, please contact me at 937 -1900 ext 117. ' Sincer , ' John Rask Planner I Attachments: Application Interim Use Requirements r- I C D� PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Carver County Government Center ( Ll 4. d/ . L -. 00� Administration Administration inistration Building �`�� CARVER 600 East Fourth Street r ise ntenance COUNTY Chaska, Minnesota 55318 -2192 � j � ��i Phone (612) 361 -1010 Fax (612) 361 -1025 � '" a February 23, 1996 CITY OF Charles D. Folch, P.E. F EB 2 `? 1996 Director of Public Works City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 ' Re. Trunk Highway 101 Turnback / Official Mapping / EA - PW 333 Dear Mr. Folch: , Your letter of February 20, 1996, regarding the subjects of reference has been received. At this point in the development of understandings a , g and agreements regarding the potential turnback of Trunk Highway 101 to Carver County, I cannot assure you that Carver County can reimburse the City of Chanhassen for the costs of completing the Trunk Highway 101 , environmental assessment and official mapping south of Trunk Highway 5 this Spring. We share the same "impressions" of the discussions held on January 26 regarding the potential , reimbursement for these tasks. Though these discussions were unofficial, they are beneficial in advancing the development of understandings that can be formalized and presented to the respective roadway jurisdictions. , If you have any questions about the contents of this letter, please contact me at your convenience, ' Sincerely Roger M. Gustafson E. County Engineer ' PC: Dick Stolz, County Administrator I Affirmative Action/Fq«al Opportunity Employer ' 1'rin!cd on IOSs Post- Consumer Recycled Paper i A SENIOR � �L/NKAGE Ll� Your connection to the services near you. ' February 21, 1996 Mayor Don Chmiel City Council Members Colleen Dockendorf Steve Burquist Mark Senn Mike Mason 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Dear Mayor Chmiel and City Council Members, I wish to first thank you for Chanhassen's long term support of the Senior Linkage Line network site for Carver County. The involvement of the senior community and the hands -on work of Sharmin Al - Jaff were the sources of making the program a reality in the community. I also wish to personally commend the work of Kitty Sitter for her visionary management of the site. Congratulations for the success of the program in your community. ' The second purpose of this communication is to formally notify you of an upcoming change in the management of the Senior Linkage Line program coordination. As you may be aware, the Minnesota Board on Aging, in establishing it's strategic plan for the year, has made the decision to operate all of the Senior Linkage Line regional offices through the local Area Agencies on Aging. This is not considered a reflection of the management of the management of the program through Senior Resources Inc.. The success of the program is considered a valued element of program operation for the MBA and the Area Agencies on Aging. The transition of the program from Senior Resources to the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging will take place on April 1, 1996. There will be an addendum to the Memorandum of Agreement that you received for 1996. It will identify the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) as the new managers of the program. ' Andrea Skolkin, the Executive Director of the MAAA has expressed her commitment to the continuation of the philosophy of the Senior Linkage Line network and the existing partnerships. If you have specific questions related to the future operation of the program, she welcomes your calls (641 - 8612). Also, as of March 1st, I will no longer be Director of the Senior Linkage Line program. Please use Andrea as your contact person for general questions regarding management of the system. You will be notified of the new program Director when that process is ' completed. tj Thank you again for the commitment to the Senior Linkage Line program. I have been utterly inspired by the citizen involvement in decision - making and planning in your community. The staff, volunteers, Senior Commission and citizens with whom I have worked have represented Chanhassen so very well. It has been a true honor to have had the associations in your community. I am confident that this affiliation will continue to be fruitful in working with the new management of the Senior Linkage Line. cerely, lie Bentz Director Senior Linkage Line cc: Kitty Sitter Sharmin Al -Jaff STATE OF U �J H IE Z ( 0 �L 1� DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PHONE N0. Division of Forestry, 9925 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie 55344 FILE NO. February 21, 1996 _ e,+ ;T X �/� TO TREE CITY USA COMMUNITY CONTACT PERSONS: Congratulations! Your TREE CITY USA Application has been approved by the DNR- 1 Division of Forestry, and has been forwarded to the National Arbor Day Foundation (NADF) for final approval (which you should receive within the next few weeks). Unless there are any last minute changes (from the NADF), you are cordially invited to the TREE CITY USA Recognition Luncheon and the 1995 MNSTAC (Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee) Awards scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 1996 from Noon to 2:00 P.M. to be held at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel in St. Louis Park (see map on back). MNSTAC has approved two complimentary meals per community, so hopefully, you and /or your mayor, City administrator or tree /park board chairperson can attend this event. Additional meals can also be purchased (@ $ 15.00 -see enclosed RSVP card). This Recognition Luncheon has been scheduled earlier this year to provide you with the opportunity to attend two other community forestry events. First, the Shade Tree Short Course will be held on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 at Bethel College in St. Paul. This year's theme is "Downsizing, Rightsizing and Capsizing -The Realty of Managing With Fewer Resources ". For more information, and /or a Conference brochure, please contact Gary Johnson at the University of Minnesota (612- 625 - 3765). Secondly, the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee (MNSTAC) will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 21, 1996 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel prior to the TREE CITY USA Recognition Luncheon. MNSTAC provides statewide direction for community forestry and you are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting and provide your thoughts, input and comments to this organization. You are also invited to join MNSTAC. Furthermore, MNSTAC will be presenting its 1995 Awards for community forestry accomplishments. Please fill -out and return the enclosed RSVP card no later than March 15, 1996. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 612 -832- 6168. 1 look forward to seeing you in March! Sincerely, 0Z_n athan E. Stiegler TREE CITY USA Program Coordinator ED Enclosure MAR 01 1996 (_"IT ( ) ChWOIASo N AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER *,-V Q� - ee -4 AIL ���o U P D A T UPDATE 1996 -3 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1996 RECEIVED POLICY COMMITTEE DEADLINES PASS FEB 2 3 RECD I More than two thousand of legislative proposals met their demise due to passing of policy committee deadlines. The first committee deadline was OF CHH��n�;,�r celebrated (literally) on February 9 and the second on February 16. Any legislative proposal that contained no tax, bonding or appropriation implications and had not passed all necessary policy committees in the House and Senate by the above deadlines is considered dead for 1996. Unlike the flurry of bill introductions during the first weeks of Session, the passing of committee deadlines has slowed introductions to fewer than 20 each day. i SENATOR WIENER'S LAND PLANNING LEGISLATION WITHDRAWN FROM COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION On January 29, Senator Deanna Wiener (Eagan) introduced legislation that would have allowed local zoning ordinances to supersede the comprehensive municipal plans required by law to be submitted to and reviewed by the Metropolitan Council. Representative Tim Pawlenty (Eagan) introduced the House companion to this bill, House File 2886. The Wiener legislation, Senate File 2428, was discussed in the Senate ' Metropolitan and Local Government Committee on February 8. Representatives from the City of Eagan attended the hearing and testified on behalf of this legislation. Testimony focused on the difficulties the City of Eagan has had bringing zoning ordinances into conformance with the comprehensive municipal plan. Representatives from the Metropolitan Council testified in opposition to this legislation, promising instead to extend conformance deadlines and assist communities in overcoming the difficulties in reaching conformance. In light of the Metropolitan Council's willingness to assist local governments in meeting the current statutory requirements, Senator Wiener withdrew her legislation from further consideration. Representative Pawlenty's bill did not receive a hearing and was returned to the author. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The MLC Update is prepared by Robert C. Renner and .Jennifer .J. Peterson ' Messerli & Kramer P.A., 145 Uniuersity Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, SIN 55103 Telephone !6121 228 -9757 F= !6121 228.9787 P� REPRESENTATIVE ORFIELD WITHDRAWS LAND -USE PLANNING LEGISLATION Representative Myron Orfield (Minneapolis) introduced House F' p e ile 2231 relating to land -use planning on January 16. This legislation provides for the following: • a system of statewide coordination Y of comprehensive ' land -use planning under the Environmental Quality Board; • creation of a citizens advisory committee to promote public involvement in local planning; ' county control of land -use planning in Greater Minnesota; and • Metropolitan Council control of land -use planning in the Metropolitan Area. Representative Bill Haas (Champlin) expressed concerns regarding MUSA boundary provisions contained in this legislation. He suggested that the North Metro Mayors Association also had the same concerns. During an Environment and Natural Resources committee hearing on February 7, Representative Orfield stated that he would work with Representative Haas to either satisfy his concerns prior to the committee deadline or withdraw the bill from further consideration. ' On February 9, the first committee deadline, Representative Orfield withdrew this legislation from committee consideration. ELECTED METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LEGISLATION ' FAILS TO MEET CONS AHTTEE DEADLINE Another major proposal sponsored by Representative Orfield is effectively dead for the 1996 Session. House File 2232, which would require Met Council members to be elected, was listed last on the agenda during a hearing of the House General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Elections Committee on February 8. Due to the time necessary to hear other legislation on the agenda for that meeting, the committee adjourned before the Orfield proposal could be discussed. OPT -OUT LEGISLATION ALLOWING LOCAL LEVY OF TRANSIT TAXES PASSES ROUSE AND SENATE COM31ITTEES Legislation pursued by the Suburban Transit Association (STA), a coalition of opt -out transit communities, that would allow these cities to levy property taxes they use for transit services. Under current law, the Metropolitan Council levies property taxes in order to provide transit service within the Metropolitan Area. Communities that have chosen to "opt -out" of Metropolitan Council Transit Operations (MCTO) services then request reimbursement, from the Metropolitan Council, for the costs of providing their own transit services. Under this legislation, opt -out communities will be able to levy up to 88 percent of ' the taxes permitted for transit purposes and the Metropolitan Council may levy the difference. In order to preserve a regional commitment to transit, if a city chooses to levy less than the 88 percent, the Metropolitan Council may collect the remaining transit tax dollars to be used throughout the region. This legislation, House File 2676 /Senate File 2588, has passed a number of House and Senate committees. House File 2676 has passed the Transportation and Transit Committee, the Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee and the Property Tax and Tax Increment Financing Division of the Tax , Committee. Currently it is being held in the House Tax Committee awaiting possible inclusion in the House Omnibus Tax Bill. Senate File 2588 has passed the Metropolitan and Local Government Committee and the Transportation ' Committee. A hearing is expected to be scheduled in the near future for this bill to be heard in the Senate Taxes Committee. This legislation is expected to pass both the House and Senate either alone or in the Omnibus Tax Bill. In either case, it will likely be signed by Governor Carlson. I OMNIBUS LIQUOR BILL -- CONTAINS LANGUAGE AFFECTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LIQUOR LICENSE FEES The House version of the Omnibus Liquor Bill, House File 2590, would limit what local units of government can charge for liquor licenses to administrative costs of the license only. The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) has expressed opposition to this provision, which would effectively reduce funds that could be collected to cover enforcement costs. This language was amended out of the Senate version of this legislation (Senate File 2116). A compromise to the House language has been offered by the Minnesota Retail Beverage Association that would grandfather in all license fees at their current level, but this compromise will likely be accepted by the LMC. The Omnibus Liquor Bill has passed all necessary committees in both the House , and Senate. It currently is on General Orders in both bodies. POLICE AND FIRE TRAINING CENTER i LEGISLATION PASSES FIRST COMMITTEE Senator Roy Terwilliger (Edina) and Representative Ron Erhardt (Edina) introduced legislation that would provide $2 million in state bond proceeds for the South Metro Joint Public Safety Training Facility. The state bond proceeds would be contingent upon $2.8 million in matching funds raised from non -state sources. ' This training facility would be created through a joint powers agreement between the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and ' Richfield, as well as the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). These communities would be the primary users of this facility. However, this facility w-ould be available, for a fee, to other local units of government. ' The Senate Version of this legislation, Senate File 2547, passed the Senate Metropolitan and Local Government Committee on February 8. There was only ' one vote in opposition. The committee then referred this bill to the Finance committee. House File 2972 was referred to the Judiciary Finance Committee following first reading, and is still viable for the 1996 Session as it contains 1 bonding provisions. Governor Carlson is expected to approve this legislation if it reaches his desk. i RECALL OF MAYORS LEGISLATION r DEAD FOR 1996 SESSION Legislation sponsored by Senator Terry Johnston (Prior Lake) would have provided a process for the recall of mayors. The provisions of this legislation included the following: • Recall election established by a petition signed by eligible voters living in the city in which the mayor serves. • The number of eligible voter signatures � gn ores must be at least one -third of the number of votes cast at the immediately i preceding general election for the office of mayor. • A petition may be filed only once in any calendar year and may not be filed after the filing period opens for the regular election for mayor. ' Signatures must be submitted to the city clerk not later than 45 days after the petition forms are obtained by the petitioner. The clerk will then verify that there are enough valid signatures. I An election must be held 60 days from the date that the determination is made that there are enough signatures calling for a recall election. This legislation was approved by the Ethics and Campaign Reform Committee and sent to the Senate floor. The bill was discussed and passed by the Senate on February 15. However, because the bill had no House companion file, it was recalled (no pun intended) on February 19 and returned to the Ethics Committee, ' effectively killing its chances of further action in 1996. _ REPORT ON FISCAL DISPARITIES RELEASED BY THE CITIZENS LEAGUE In the February issues of its publication Minnesota Journal, the Citizens League included a study of the fiscal disparities pool. Highlights of this study include: , The pool of commercial industrial (C -I) tax base grew by 7.6% in 1995, from $241.3 million in 1994 to $259.6 million - the first increase since 1992. • The shared tax base now accounts for 27.6 percent of the I total C -I tax base in the metro area. • For tax year 1996 the value of the region's C -I tax base increased by $24.3 million, or 2.6 percent, to $941.2 million. The region's total tax base increased by $117.0 million, or 5.7 percent to $2.182 billion. , • Of the 187 metro -area communities eligible to participate in the fiscal disparities program, 145 are net gainers and ' 42 are net losers. Among the 58 communities with a population over 9,000, 36 were net gainers and 22 were net losers. I The five largest net tax -base contributors to the program in 1996 include Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, ' Plymouth, and Edina. Eagan and Burnsville, which were in the top five last year, moved to sixth and seventh places respectively. ' The chart on the following page, taken from the Citizens League report, illustrates the percent change in 1996 net tax capacity with tax -base sharing and fiscal ' disparities net gains and losses for MLC communities in 1996 on a per capita basis. i PER CAPITA COMPARISONS FOR TAX -BASE SHARING MLC CITY % CHANGE IN 1996 NTC WITH SHARING* NET GAIN OR (LOSS) Apple Valley 4.58% $35 Bloomington -13.28 (211) Eagan -9.51 (110) Eden Prairie -11.72 (192) Edina -7.16 (131) Lakeville 3.07 24 Maplewood -9.60 (106) Minnetonka -11.11 (166) Plymouth -8.93 (120) Roseville -8.47 (110) Shoreview 2.90 23 Woodbury 0.13 1 *NTC is total net tax capacity - a community's total valuation as computed for tax purposes - for taxes payable in 1996. This figure includes value in tax - increment finance districts. 6 MLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETINGS -- MONTHLY MEETING DATES CHANGES Due to conflicts with MLC members' city council meetings, the monthly Board of Directors and Operating Committee meetings have been changed. Starting with the March Operating Committee meeting, the MLC meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The dates for 1996 are as follows: March 26 Operating Committee, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., League of Cities Building April 23_. Board of Directors, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., League of Cities Building May 28 Operating Committee, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., League of Cities Building June 25 Operating Committee, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., League of Cities Building July 23 Board of Directors, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Location to be Determined August 27 Operating Committee, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., League of Cities Building September 24 Operating Committee, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., League of Cities Building October 22 Board of Directors, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Location to be Determined November 26 Operating Committee, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., League of Cities Building December ?? Operating Committee - Date to be determined JJP:jjp:7o39_l.wsls 1 I t r A14% , a 4 , ,#, ka Ch as February 1, 1996 Dr. David Clough Superintendent Chaska School District #112 110600 Village Road Chaska MN 55318 Dear Dr. Clough: As the Chaska School District is considering potential budget cuts as a result of the failed operating referendum, the City of Chaska feels that it is important that the District be aware of our commitment relative to excess tax increment payments. Although the City and the School District do not have a formal agreement whereby the cities of Chaska and Chanhassen are committed to making payments to the District from its Tax Increment District, the City of Chaska has been and remains committed to making these payments. The following is a summary of the payments that the City has made to the District over the past three years and the estimated amounts: Gtty cif ka Minnesota One City Hall Plaza 55318 -1962 RE CM IV ED FEB 0 21996 Cl i'r' OF 01; ;AiVHASSEN Phone 612 448 -2851 Operating Capital Levies Levies Total 1990 $73,686 $73,686 1991 $115,140 $116,140 1 992 $151,403 $151,403 1993 $200,000 $200,000 1994 $200,000 $200,000 Paid $741,229 $741,229 1995 $234,000 $335,186 $569,186 1996 $234,000 $336,627 $570,627 Due the District 5468,000 8671,813 51,139,813 LLL __ Total $1,209,229 $671,813 $1,881,042 Gtty cif ka Minnesota One City Hall Plaza 55318 -1962 RE CM IV ED FEB 0 21996 Cl i'r' OF 01; ;AiVHASSEN Phone 612 448 -2851 J These payments are based on the additional tax increment revenues which are generated in the City's tax increment funds as a result of the 1988 excess levy and the 1993 building bond levy. For 1996 the City is committed to remitting to the School District $570,627 in tax increment revenues which is based on $234,000 from the excess levy and $336,627 from the buildin referendum. ' Our intent in remitting these dollars is that these funds would be used to reduce the overall tax levy and minimize budget cuts which reduce the quality of the community's education. Further, our hope is that over the next 12 months, we will be able to finalize a formal agreement with the School District and the City of Chanhassen establishing a firm long term commitment relative to ' these dollars. In reviewin- the District's budget projections for the 1996 -97 school year, the projections do not anticipate any tax increment payments from the cities of Chaska or Chanhassen. Our hope is that the District will also be successful in obtaining a similar commitment from Chanhassen, combination of which would result in a major reduction in the projected operating deficit for the coming year. If you have any questions concerning the City of Chaska's commitment relevant to these tax I increment funds, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. DP :jai / c: Don Ashworth, City of Chanhassen v Administrator L] r f t 1 MOSS & BARNETT A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION RECEIVED FEB 2 0 REC'D CITY OF CHANHASSEN Summary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 for Municipal Authorities February 15, 1996 Prepared by: Brian T. Grogan Moss & Barnett A Professional Association 4800 Norwest Center 90 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 -4129 (612) 347 -0340 (612) 339 -6686 fax © 1996 Moss & Barnett, A Professional Association 12536/9_801 !.DOC MOSS & BARNETT A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Summary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 for Municipal Authorities Executive Summary The Telecommunications Act of 1996 does not have a dramatic impact on municipal regulation of cable television operators. The Act is essentially a telephone industry bill that eliminates barriers to competition which previously existed under the 1982 AT &T consent decree. The most significant impact of the Act is provisions which allow Regional Bell Operating Companies and long distance carriers to compete with one another for the provision of all forms of telephone services. The Act also clarifies that cable operators can provide voice and data communications in competition with telephone companies. This summary of the Act will focus on cable services, telecommunications services and the obscenity and indecency provisions of the Act. This summary does not address any of the broadcast spectrum or broadcast service provisions nor many of the other regulatory reforms contained within the new Act. Throughout this summary I have attempted to highlight areas where municipal regulatory authority may be impacted. Since telecommunications services are typically regulated at the state level, through public utilities commissions, I have not emphasized these issues as part of this review. If you have specific questions regarding any particular section of the Act or information described within this summary, please feel free to contact me. Brian T. Grogan Brian T. Grogan is an attorney with the Minneapolis law firm of Moss & Barnett. Mr. Grogan represents municipalities throughout the country on franchise renewals, transfers of ownership, rate regulation, First Amendment issues, right -of -way regulation, litigation and other related communications matters. Mr. Grogan is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences regarding cable and telecommunications. Mr. Grogan is a member of the American Bar Association (Forum Committee on Communications Law), National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, the Alliance for Community Media, International Municipal Lawyers Association (Franchise and Technology Section), and the Communications Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association. L 7 r C r C r 12536/9_801 !.DOC 1 MOSS & BARNETT I A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Cable Services Changes in Cable Act Definition The term "cable service" is now defined as follows: (A) The one way transmission to subscribers of (i) video programming, or (ii) other programming service and (B) Subscriber interaction, if any, which is required for the selection or use of such video programming or other programming service. Comment This two word amendment is intended to reflect the evolution of cable to include interactive services such as game channels and information services made available to subscribers by the cable operator, as well as enhanced services. This amendment is not intended to affect federal or state regulation of telecommunication service offered through cable system facilities, or to cause dial -up access to information services over telephone lines to be classified as a cable service. The term "cable system" is now defined as follows: A facility consisting of a set of closed transmission paths and associated signal generation, reception and control equipment that is designed to provide cable service which includes video programming and which is provided to multiple subscribers within a community, but such term does not include -- (A) A facility that serves only to retransmit the television signals of one or more television broadcast stations; (B) A facility that serves subscribers without using any public right-of-way: (C) A facility of common carrier which is subject, in whole or in part, to the provisions of subchapter II of this chapter except that such facility shall be considered a cable system (rather than for purposes of Section 621(c) of this title) to the extent that such facility is used in the transmission of video programming directly to subscribers unless the extent of such use is solely to provide interactive on -demand services; (D) An open video system that complies with Section 653 of this Title or (E) Any facilities of an electric utility used solely for operating its electric utility system. Comment The amendment in (B) clarifies that a cable system does not include a facility that serves subscribers without using a public right -of -way. Subsection (D) clarifies that 11 MOSS & BARNETT ' A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION the provision solely of interactive on- demand services over a common carrier facility or the provision of an open video system does not render the facility a cable system. ' A new term "interactive on- demand services" is defined as: ' A service providing video programming to subscribers over switched networks on an on- ' demand point -to -point basis but does not include services providing video rroogramming prescheduled by the programming provider, The definition of "effective competition" has been expanded and will now also be ' deemed present if. A local exchange carrier or its affiliate (or any multichannel video programming distributor using the facilities of such carrier or its affiliate) offers video programming services directly to subscribers by any means (other than DBS) in the franchise area of an ' unaffiliated cable operator which is providing cable service in that franchise area, but only if the video programming services so offered in that area are comparable to the video programming services provided by the unaffiliated cable operator in that area. , Comment The phrase "by any means, " includes any median (other than direct -to -home satellite service) for the delivery of comparable programming, including MMDS, LMDS, ' an open video system, or a cable system. The term "comparable " requires that the video programming services should include access to at least twelve (12) channels of programming, at least some of which are television broadcasting signals. , Deregulation of Cable Rates 1. Expanded Tier Regulation , Complaints about upper tier (i.e., expanded tier services) rate increases may now only be filed by a local franchising authority (as opposed to any affected subscriber) and only if the franchising authority has received subscriber complaints within 90 days of a rate increase. Upper tier rate regulation will no longer apply to cable programming services provided after March 31, 1999. In addition, uniform rate structure requirements will not apply to cable markets subject to "effective competition" or any video programming offered on a per channel or per program basis. Comment Bulk discounts to multiple dwelling units shall not be subject to the uniform rate requirement except that a cable operator may not charge predatory prices to a multiple dwelling ' unit. Upon a prima facie showing by a complainant that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the discounted price is predatory, the cable system shall have the burden of showing that its discounted price is not predatory. I 2 1 ■ MOSS & BARNETT ■ A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION 2. Notice of Rate Changes ' Cable operators may provide notice of service and rate changes to subscribes using any reasonable written means at its sole discretion. A cable operator can not be required to provide prior notice of any rate change that is the result of a regulatory fee, franchise fee or any other fee, tax, assessment or charge of any kind imposed by any federal agency, state or franchising authority on the transaction between the operator and the subscriber. ' 3. Averaging of Equipment Prices ' The FCC must allow cable operators, to aggregate, on a franchise, system, regional, or company level, their equipment costs into broad categories, such as converter boxes, regardless of varying levels of functionality of the equipment within each such broad category. Such aggregation shall not be permitted with respect to equipment used by subscribers who receive only a rate regulated basic service. n Greater Deregulation for Smaller Cable Companies Rate regulation no longer applies to small cable operators with respect to (a) cable programming services, or (b) a basic service tier that was the only service tier subject to rate regulation as of December 31, 1994, in any franchise area in which that operator serves 50,000 or fewer subscribers. The term "small cable operator" is a cable operator that, directly or through an affiliate, serves in the aggregate fewer than I% of all the subscribers in the United States and is not affiliated with any entity or entities whose gross annual revenues in the aggregate exceed $250 million. Miscellaneous Cable Provisions Technical Standard A new provision is added providing that no state or franchising authority may prohibit, condition or restrict a cable system's use of any type of subscriber equipment or any transmission technology. New provisions have been added regarding consumer electronics equipment compatibility to ensure compatibility among televisions, video cassette recorders, and cable systems. W MOSS & BARNETT I A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION' n II LJ 3. Sales of Cable Systems The requirement whereby a cable operator may not sell or otherwise transfer ownership in a cable system within a thirty-six (36) month period following acquisition or initial construction has been eliminated in its entirety. The provision regarding review by a franchising authority I within 120 days of receipt of FCC Form 394, however, has been retained. 4. Preemption of Local Taxation on DBS Operators ' A provider of direct -to -home (DTH - also known as direct broadcast satellite or DBS) satellite service is exempt from the collection or remittance, or both, of any tax or fee imposed by ' any local taxing jurisdiction on direct -to -home satellite service. Direct -to -home satellite service means only programming transmitted or broadcast by satellite directly to subscribers premises without the use of ground receiving or distribution equipment, except at the subscribers premises or in the up link process to the satellite. A local taxing jurisdiction means any municipality, city, county, township, parish, transportation district, or assessment jurisdiction, or any other local jurisdiction with authority to impose a tax or fee, but does not include a state. The term tax and ' fee means any local sales tax, local use tax, local intangible tax, local income tax, business license tax, utility tax, privilege tax, gross receipts tax, excise tax, franchise fees, local ' telecommunications tax, or any other tax, license, or fee that is imposed for the privilege of doing business, regulating, or raising revenue for a local taxing jurisdiction. This provision does not prevent taxation of direct -to -home satellite service by a state nor ' does it prevent any local taxing jurisdiction from receiving revenue derived from a tax or fee imposed and collected by a state. ' Comment The theory behind this preemption is that a DBS or DTH operator does not require the use ofpublic rights -of -way or the physical facilities or services of a community. The ' exemption applies only to programming provided by direct -to -home satellite service. By way of example, the exemption does not apply to the sale of equipment nor does it apply to real estate taxes that are otherwise applicable when the provider owns or leases real estate in a jurisdiction. Also, states are free to tax the sale of the service and they may rebate some or all of those monies to localities if they so desire. 5. Pole Attachment Fees ' A new provision was adopted which allows parties to negotiate the rates, terms, and conditions for attaching to poles, ducts, conduits, and rights -of -way owned or controlled by utilities. The term utility means any person who is a local exchange carrier or an electric, gas, water, steam or other public utility, and who owns or controls poles, ducts, conduits, or rights -of- ' way used, in whole or in part, for any wire communications. The new provision establishes a rate formula charged to telecommunications carriers for the non - usable space of each pole. Such rate shall be based upon the number of attaching entities. ' MOSS & BARNETT 1 - A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Further, the new amendment requires utilities that engage in the provision of telecommunication services or cable services to input to its cost of providing such service an equal amount to the pole attachment rate for which such company would be liable. Moreover, utilities must provide written notification to attaching entities of any plans to modify or alter its ' poles, ducts, conduit, or rights -of -way. Finally, utilities are prevented from imposing the cost of rearrangements to other attaching entities if done solely for the benefit of the utility. ' 6. Local Zoning of Wireless Facilities Nothing in the Act limits or affects the authority of a state or local government over ' decisions regarding the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities. Such regulations must not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services and must not have the effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services. The FCC is prohibited from preempting local and state zoning and land use decisions and all pending FCC rulemaking proceedings concerning the preemption of local zoning authority over the placement, construction, or modification of such facilities are terminated. Several limitations are placed on state and local authorities with the intent of ensuring that decisions regarding the placement, construction and modification of facilities of personal ' wireless services do no unreasonably favor one competitor over another. State and local authorities are provided flexibility to treat facilities that create different visual, aesthetic or safety ' concerns differently to the extent permitted under generally applicable zoning requirements even if those facilities provide functionally equivalent services. For example, if a state or local government grants a permit in a commercial district, it need not also grant a permit for a competitors 50 foot tower in a residential district. Finally, state and local governments are prevented from basing the regulation of the placement, construction or modification of personal wireless service facilities on the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions if those facilities comply with the FCC's regulations concerning such emissions. Open Video Systems (OVS) ' Local exchange carriers and cable operators may opt to provide video programming services through an "open video system" (OVS) and be entitled to reduced regulatory burdens. Within six (6) months from the date of enactment the FCC will prescribe regulations that: ' 1. Prohibit and OVS operator from discriminating among video programming providers and ensure that rates, terms and conditions for such carriage are reasonable and ' nondiscriminatory; 1 u MOSS & BARNETT I A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION 2. If demand exceeds OVS channel capacity, prohibit an OVS operator from selecting the video programming services for carriage on more than 1/3 of the activated channel I capacity on such system; 3. Permit an OVS operator to carry on only one channel any video programming service that is offered by more than one video programming provider; 4. Extend to the distribution of video programming over OVS the FCC regulations ' concerning sports exclusivity, network non - duplication and syndicated exclusivity; and 5. Prohibit an OVS operator from unreasonably discriminating in favor of the operator or its affiliates and other restrictions. OVS operators are entitled to reduced regulatory burdens on rates, services, facilities and equipment, sales of cable systems and regulations regarding cable channels for commercial use. OVS operators are also subject to the payment of fees on gross revenues imposed by a local , franchising authority in lieu of the cable franchise fee. The rate at which such fees are imposed shall not exceed the rate at which franchise fees are imposed on any cable operator transmitting video programming in the franchise area. All of the FCC's video dialtone requirements, as well ' as Section 613(b) regarding Common Carrier provision of video programming, cease to be effective. 1 L� 6 1 F L I MOSS & BARNETT A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION n Telecommunications Services Overview of Telecommunications Indu LU ' Federal law regarding the provision g g p on of telecommunications services has not been ' significantly revised since the first Communications Act was passed in 1934. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 establishes a new national telecommunications policy which removes many of the restrictions that previously constrained telecommunications service providers. Over the past fifteen years telecommunications policy has been heavily influenced by Judge Harold Greene, who was responsible for overseeing and administering the 1982 AT &T Antitrust Consent Decree. The new Act also relieves Judge Greene of this responsibility and ' supersedes the AT &T Consent Decree and the GTE and McCaw Consent Decrees. Pursuant to the 1982 Consent Decree the United States was divided into seven regions ' served by seven separate Bell Operating Companies (BOCs). Each given region is comprised of a number of States and the territory within each State may be further divided into local access and transport areas (LATA). Prior to the Telecommunications Act of 1996, BOCs were allowed to provide only " intraLATA" services (local and "short distance" toll service) within the areas where they provide local service (their regions). In other words, BOCs could provide some short distance toll service as well as local telephone service which would allow an individual to call ' across town. BOCs could not, however, provide interLATA services ( "long haul" toll service) even in their own region. InterLATA services have traditionally been provided by interexchange carriers (IXCs) such as AT &T, MCI and Sprint. ' Impact of Act on Telephone Companies ' The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allows BOCs and their affiliated companies to immediately provide "out of region" interLATA services (i.e. long haul toll services). BOCs ' may also apply for authority to provide "in region" interLATA services competing directly with AT &T, MCI or other IXCs. In order for BOCs to offer "in region" interLATA service, the Federal Communications Commission ( "FCC ") and state public utility commissions ( "PUCs ") ' will determine whether the BOC has opened its local exchange telephone service to competitors and whether it faces competition from facilities -based providers (as opposed to a reseller of BOC service) offering local exchange telephone service to both businesses and residents within the ' particular state. IXCs, cable operators and others may now provide local exchange service in competition with the BOCs exposing the BOCs to competition for the first time. Cable television operators are also allowed to compete in local exchange service markets directly against the BOCs. MOSS & BARNETT I A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION 5. All telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecom services must Other key provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 affecting BOCs include: 1. The FCC retains authority to remedy BOC compliance failures. ' 2. All telecommunications carriers have duty to interconnect with other carriers and basis. to refrain from installing network facilities that do not comply with standards ' established for the industry. 3. Each local exchange carrier has obligation of permitting reasonable resale of its ' telecom services, provision of number portability as prescribed by FCC, provide 7. dial parity, access to rights of way and reciprocal compensation. Exemptions and ' waivers exist for small telephone companies defined as "rural" telephone after date of enactment. companies subject to applicable criteria. 8. BOCs may provide electronic publishing through a separate affiliate if 4. A federal - state joint board shall be convened to make recommendations for the disseminated through BOC basic telephone service network. preservation and advancement of "universal service" to ensure that customers in 9. rural and high cost areas are able to obtain services and rates "reasonably comparable" to those available to customers in urban areas. telecommunications equipment through a separate affiliate. 5. All telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecom services must ' contribute to the universal service fund on an equitable and nondiscriminatory basis. ' 6. Public utility holding companies may provide telecom, cable or information services through an "exempt telecom company" as determined by the FCC. 7. BOCs may not provide alarm services not already being offered until five (5) years after date of enactment. ' 8. BOCs may provide electronic publishing through a separate affiliate if disseminated through BOC basic telephone service network. , 9. Authorization by the FCC allowing BOCs to manufacture and provide telecommunications equipment through a separate affiliate. , 10. BOCs may now perform research and design activities related to manufacturing telecommunications equipment. , 8 1 MOSS & BARNETT I A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Cable/Telco Acquisition Limitations No local exchange carrier (LEC) or affiliate may acquire more than a 10% financial interest or any management interest in any cable operator providing cable service within the LEC's service territory, subject to several exceptions: 1. Rural systems - Limitation does not apply if the territory involved contains fewer than 35,000 inhabitants, is outside an urbanized area the system, together with other systems in which the LEC has an interest, serves less than 10% of the households in the telephone service areas of such LEC; 2. Competitive markets - Limitation does not apply if the cable system operates in less than a top 25 TV market and is not owned by any of the top 50 cable system operators in 1995, another large competitive cable company operates in the same territory and the system with the most subscribers in the TV market is owned by any of the ten largest cable system operators in 1995; and 3. Limitation does not apply to a LEC with less than $100 million in annual operating p ing revenues which acquires a cable system that serves no more than 20,000 cable subscribers of which no more than 12,000 live in an urbanized area. Likewise, no cable company or affiliate may acquire more than a 10% financial interest or any management interest in any LEC providing service in the cable franchise area, nor may a telco and cable company enter into a joint venture, subject to the rural system exemption outlined above. State and Local Control r No state or local law may prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the ability of an entity to provide interstate or intrastate telecommunications services. Notwithstanding such general prohibition: 1. State and local governments may impose requirements on a competitively neutral ' basis necessary to protect universal service, service quality, public safety and consumer rights; ' 2. Local governments may assess reasonable and nondiscriminatory right -of -way fees if publicly disclosed; and ' 3. A state may require a telecom carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a rural market to qualify as an eligible telecom carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. r MOSS & BARNETT ' A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION' Cable operators which provide telecommunications services are not required to obtain a franchise for such telecommunications services, are exempt from Title VI regulation for the , provision of telecommunication services and may not be required to provide or abandon telecommunication services. Further, the five percent (5 %) franchise fee cap on gross revenues for cable companies is limited to revenues obtained from "cable services" as that term is defined under federal law. 1 I 10 1 MOSS & BARNETT A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Obscenity and Violence I Impact on the Internet This portion of the new Act is actually titled The Communications Decency Act of 1996. In general, this portion of the Act attempts to prohibit the decemination of "indecent" material over the Internet and other communications media. The Act applies to content providers who ' send prohibited material to a specific person or persons under eighteen years of age. Generally, content providers may not post indecent material for on -line display without taking precaution to shield that material from minors. The provision is intended to target bad actors and not those who lack knowledge of a violation. ' The precise definition of "indecency" varies slightly depending upon the communications medium to which it has been applied. The essence of the phrase - patently offensive descriptions of sexual and excretory activities - remains consistent. In the conference report to the , Congress ' states that use of the indecency standard poses no significant risk to the free - wheeling and vibrant nature of discourse or to serious, literary, and artistic works that currently can be found on the Internet. Individuals who are found guilty of posting indecent material on -line for display ' without taking precautions that shield that material from minors will be subject to a fine or imprisonment of not more than two years. Each individual act of posting indecent content for display shall be considered a separate violation. Access providers such as America Online, CompuServe and Prodigy, shall be allowed to utilize an "access provider" defense. The defense protects entities from liability for providing access or connection to or from a facility, network or system not under their control. The defense covers provision of related capabilities incidental to providing access, such as server and software functions, that do not involve the creation of content. Internet operators who provide access to the Internet and other interactive computer services shall not be liable for indecent material accessed by means of their services. The statutory provision is designed to target "content providers" and persons who conspire with such content providers, rather than entities that offer general access to the Internet and other on -line content. The Conference Committee's report provides that the "access provider" defense is to be construed broadly to avoid impairing the growth of on -line communications through a regime of vicarious liability. Impact on Cable Television 1. Premium and Pay -per -view Channel Cable operators must, upon request, and at their own cost, fully scramble and otherwise fully block the audio and video programming of each cable channel not subscribed to by a household. The term scramble means to rearrange the content of the signal of the programming 11 MOSS & BARNETT , A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION 11� Lj so that the programming can not be viewed or heard in an understandable manner. Until a cable operator or other programming distributor complies with this requirement, they must limit the , access of children to the programming referred to above by not providing such programming during the hours of the day (as determined by the FCC) when a significant number of children are likely to view it. 2. PEG Access Channels ' Section 611(e) of the Cable Act is amended by providing that a cable operator shall not exercise any editorial control over any public, educational, or governmental use of channel capacity, except a cable operator may refuse to transmit any public access program or portion of a public access program which contains obscenity, indecency, or nudity. A similar amendment was also made for the access channels. These amendments are at the heart of the pending alliance for Community Media v. FCC Supreme Court case which will likely determine whether , these governmental restrictions are reasonable and pass constitutional scrutiny. 3. Violent Programming on Television ' Finally, this portion of the Act contains congress' findings concerning the adverse impact of violent and indecent video programming on children, the compelling interest of the government in addressing this problem, and the promise of technological tools that allow parents to protect their children by blocking harmful programming on their television sets. The FCC is authorized to set up an advisory committee to recommend a system for rating video ' programming that contains sexual, violent or other indecent material about which parents should be informed before it is displayed to children. The Act also authorizes the FCC to prescribe rules requiring a distributor to transmit a rating if the distributor has decided to rate a video program. Moreover, a provision has been included which require television sets of a certain size to include a feature designed to enable viewers to block display of programs carrying a common rating in compliance with the rules prescribed by the FCC. 4. Miscellaneous ' A new provision is also added which clarifies that the current "obscenity" statutes, in fact, do prohibit use using a computer to import, receive an importation, transport, sell or distribute , "obscene" material. In addition, a new section is added to prohibit the use of a facility of interstate commerce which includes telecommunications devices and other forms of communication for the purpose of luring, enticing, or coercing a minor into prostitution or a sexual crime for which a person could be held criminally liable. This provision relates primarily to the use of telephone lines, including the Internet, for such purposes. The information in this Summary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 has been compiled from a review of the Act and the Conference Committee Report. We have not addressed many important points which may apply to your situation. You should consult with legal counsel before taking any action on matters covered by this I Summary. 12 1 X, � � C en y P� le , , /" , Minnesota V C 0 0 P E R A T I V E Owned by those we serve for more than 50 years February 23, 1996 Mr. Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Hempel, RECEIV FEB 2 6 RECD CITY OF Ch,;iVHASS We received a copy of your February 20, 1996 memorandum to Charles Folch, Director of Public Works, concerning an amendment to Section 17 of the Chanhassen City Code. This amendment would require certain electric facilities to be placed underground, including Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative's existing overhead power lines along Lyman Boulevard and Lake Riley Boulevard. We estimate the cost of placing these facilities underground at approximately $132,000. Section 17 -46 of the amendment states that this replacement work is to be done at the expense of the utility company. Obviously, Minnesota Valley is concerned with the financial impact of this amendment. We are not in a position to absorb this cost within the general rate structure. Special costs of this kind imposed by local units of government must be borne locally. If the City requires the undergrounding of certain overhead lines, we believe that the City should pay for and finance the extra costs of doing so in some fashion. Minnesota Valley and the City entered into a 20 year franchise agreement in 1989. Section I 1 provides that the franchise may be amended by a subsequent ordinance which becomes effective upon the filing of the Company's written consent. We would be unable to consent to a franchise amendment that imposes this kind of financial burden on Minnesota Valley. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter with you further as soon as possible, even Monday afternoon before the City Council meeting, if possible. Please contact me or MVEC's Daryl Hoffman, as soon as possible. ALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE cc: Don Ashworth, City Manager 125 Minnesota Valley Electric Drive P.O. Box 125, Jordan, Minnesota 55352 (612) 492 -2313 • FAX 492 -8274 General Manager CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1� Lj Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hiscox 7500 Erie Avenue Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Kate and Andrew: This letter is in response to your letter of March 6, 1996 to the Chanhassen City Council. Private Drivewa Staff is aware of the concerns raised regarding the proposed private drive for this development. The applicant is required to submit construction drawings for the site as part of the final plat approval. As part of our review of the plat, staff will endeavor to locate "the pavement portion of the private drive as far from the eastern property line as possible. It should be noted that the private drive will be located within Outlot B which varies in width from 43 to 95 feet, and the common portion of the driveway terminates approximately 80 south of 7500 Erie Avenue. In addition, as part of the approval of the plat, condition number 29 states "The applicant shall submit a landscape buffer plan for the eastern part of the property line to protect the neighbors to the,east." Setback The 20 foot setback requirement by the Planning Commission was a condition added to the bluff setback variance request. As you are aware, this item was tabled indefinitely by the City Council until the applicant comes in with a specific building pad for the lot, at which time, the item will go directly to City Council for resolution. In your letter of January '10,' 1996 you state that "... the new property's east - facing side yard setback, is 7500 Erie's west - facing rear yard setback,"., ; Staff notes, however, that the structure on 7500 Erie Avenue is less than 20 feet from the property line which "is Should you have any questions, please feel free to Sincerely, Robert Generous, AICP Senior Planner BG:v me. required in rear yards. 1 L March 6, 1996 Catherine &Andrew Hiscox 7500 Erie Avenue ---- Chanhassen, MN 55317 March 6, 1996 Chanhassen City Council 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 RE: Lot 9, Block 1 Lotus Glen - Ted deLancey Development ' Dear Mayor Chmiel and City Council Members: As you may recall, we are the property owners to the east of the above referenced development. We are in favor of this development, and the stated intentions of the developers to preserve the natural state of the property. ' We are concerned, however, at our lack of progress in securing any formal requirements that bind the developers to resolving the issues that we have raised with their proposed development. At two planning commission meetings and the City Council meeting that reviewed the preliminary plat, we voiced the same two concerns that we have with the proposed driveway, and the location of the house pad for lot nine. So there would be no confusion on anyone's part, we also formally addressed these same issues in a letter to the council dated 1 -10 -96 (attached). ' At the City Council meeting there was quite a bit of discussion regarding these issues. If you review the minutes of that meeting, it is clear that several council members and the developer agreed that moving the driveway at least 20 feet from the property line was appropriate, together with a substantial amount of vegetation buffering that should be added. As for the house pad location, we thought that approval by the planning commission had a condition of a 20 foot side setback, which is not mentioned in the letter from Bob Generous to deLancey dated 2 -7 -96. We also asked for some consideration to require an even greater set back, as lot nine's sideyard is our backyard, and the developer can move the pad location a lot easier than we 1 can move our house. Even though there was agreement that our concerns were valid and should be considered, they were not made conditions of final plat approval. How do we protect our interests? We have been told that final plat approval would be on the consent agenda, which is not a public hearing. How can we be assured that our concerns will be addressed prior to, or at, the final plat hearing? ' We are respectfully asking once again, that these two issues be resolved equitably, and added as formal conditions of final plat approval. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, s� 4- Catherine & Andrew Hiscox attachment Catherine & Andrew Hiscox 7500 Erie Avenue Chanhassen, MN 55317 L� J January 10, 1996 1 2. When looking at the preliminary plat, it is clear that lot nine has a proposed pad that is too close to the , Chanhassen City Council 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 ' Dear Mayor Chmiel and City Council Members: ' We are writing with regard to the DeLancey preliminary plat that is to be considered by the council in the near future. At the first two planning commission meetings that considered this plan, we verbally raised the following two concerns. We thought it might be helpful for the council to see our concerns in writing: 1. The eastern portion of the plat shows a private drive that runs along the western boundaries of three existing properties. By making this a private drive, all of the setback requirements for a public road are avoided. We have asked for a "buffer zone" from the existing properties' back yards, as this road could potentially come within 15 feet of an existing structure, if it was positioned directly on the property line. Evergreen trees of some sort would make an appropriate buffer along the backyards of the properties. ' There is a ten foot Northern States Power utility easement that runs along this boundary. We assume that the planting of a vegetation buffer is not recommended within an overhead utility easement. Therefore, we think a ten foot vegetation buffer that is planted to the west of the ten foot utility easement seems very reasonable. This is also consistent with the developers stated intent to blend in with the existing neighborhoods and topology. 2. When looking at the preliminary plat, it is clear that lot nine has a proposed pad that is too close to the , existing structure at 7500 Erie Avenue. At the last planning commission meeting, the preliminary plat was approved with conditions that the side setback closest to 7500 Erie will be 20 feet (instead of 10 feet), and that a variance to the bluff protection ordinance be granted for lot nine. We are concerned that the setback ordinance only considers whether the orientation is a side or rear setback from the perspective ' of a new property, not an existing property. In other words, the new property's east - facing side yard setback, is 7500 Erie's west - facing rear yard setback. We can't change our backyard, but the city could approve a solution to this problem by requiring a comfortable setback on lot nine. Rear yard setbacks are 30 feet, and we would ask that the city consider this requirement for the east -side setback on lot nine Thank you for your consideration of these issues. Sincerely, Catherine & Andrew Hiscox cc Ted DeLancey I � Successful itrategies for Youth involvement, � Recreation and (Ommuniq Collaboration k � A conference to explore and examine concepts of recreation programming for youth � Monday, March 4, igq6 � at The Minneapolis In5titute of Am ` & Sponsored by: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board •� *� � and ° Minnesota Recrea ' � ' Lion and Park American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration _ 11 M I I 2 p.m. Together We Weave Dreams: Empowering Teens through the Arts Patricia Brenneman, Old Arizona Studio /Arizona Bridge Project 3 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Youth for a Change Richard Mammen, Change Inc. 4 p.m. Closing Mary Merrill Anderson, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Successful Strategies for Youth Involvement: Recreation and Community Collaboration 9 a.m. Registration Rolls and beverages in the Fountain Court 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions David Fisher, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Toni d. Green, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts ' 9:45 a.m. Keynote Address: Health Communiti - y y s, Healthy Youth - An Asset Building Approach Dale Blyth, Ph.D., Search Institute 10:45 a.m. A Continuum of Care: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Programs for Youth Heidi Pahlberg Pope and Belinda Davis, Minneapolis Park and Recreation ' Board 11:00 a.m. Teaching he Arts and Tour of The Minneapolis Institute of Arts g p Susan Jacobsen and Laura Pereira, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 12 noon Lunch. Speakers: Jon Gurban, Minnesota Recreation and Park Association; Susan Jacobsen and Laura Peirera, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts 1:15 p.m. There's Nothing To It But To Do It! Can We Afford Not To ?! ' Robin Hickman, KTCA -KTCI, Twin Cities Public Television 2 p.m. Together We Weave Dreams: Empowering Teens through the Arts Patricia Brenneman, Old Arizona Studio /Arizona Bridge Project 3 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Youth for a Change Richard Mammen, Change Inc. 4 p.m. Closing Mary Merrill Anderson, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board r' Mary Merrill Anderson is Assistant Superintendent for Recreation of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and President of the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. She is responsible for the overall administration and management of the Recreation Division within the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. She has been with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for over 25 years and held the positions of Recreation Center Director, Training Coordinator, and Program Manager for Recreation Centers before she was appointed to her current position. She has been instrumental in the creation and development of several youth initiatives including RecPlus, Teen Teamworks, Urban P.L.A.C.E. "Rangers ", Youthline, Y -MAP, Girls' Program, and the City Children's Nutcracker Project . Mary received her bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota. Dale Blyth, Ph.D. is Director, Research and Evaluation Division of Search Institute. He is the director and r principal investigator on various research projects undertaken by the Institute. He has previously served as senior scientist and the director of the Center for Adolescent Health Analysis in the Department of Adolescent Health of the American Medical Association. He has also been the director and research scientist of the Schools and Adolescent Research Program at the Boys Town Center for the Study of Youth Development and has been on the faculty of Cornell University and Ohio State University. The Center for Early Adolescence has recognized him as an outstanding researcher in early adolescence. Dr. Blyth has published extensively; Healthv Communities, Healthy Youth (Search Institute,1993)is his most recent work. Dr. Blyth received his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Minnesota. Search Institute is a non - profit organization dedicated to promoting the well -being of children and adolescents through scientific research, evaluation, consultation, and the development of practical resources. Search Institute translates research findings into useful programs, services and resources. Products include a quarterly newsletter (Source), research reports, books, videos, curricula, study guides, and workbooks. In addition, Search Institute provides consulting, technical assistance, and training in systems change and visionary planning for community coalitions and organizations dedicated to children and youth. Patricia Brenneman, Project Coordinator of the Arizona Bridge Project, has worked with teens and youth ' since 1979 including five years as a therapist at Storefront/Youth Action. Her academic background includes a B.A. in Spanish and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She strongly believes in the healing/spiritual dimension of the arts and creative expression. The Arizona Bridge Project is designed to make a positive impact on the lives of at -risk girls by successfully combining three crucial components: mentoring, the arts and gender- specific programming for young women. The program includes free after school classes in the arts; a mentorship program; and internship placements in the arts. i David f4her has been Superintendent of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board since 1981. He oversees I P p o e sees the Finance, Operations, Planning and Recreation Divisions and their 500 full time and 1,400 seasonal r Belinda DaVIS has been Citywide Program Coordinator for the Youth in Minneapolis After - school Program (Y -MAP) since 1992. She has used her twenty years of experience in human services and business to help connect youth and families to needed resources. Belinda has a bachelor's degree in sociology and values her cross - disciplinary emphasis in African - American studies. Y is -MAP a citywide collaboration of parks, schools, libraries, churches and other youth- serving agencies. Currently Y -MAP provides after school activities for over 4,000 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who reside within the city limits of Minneapolis. Y -MAP is administered by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. It has been recognized as a national model for positive after school recreational programming. David f4her has been Superintendent of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board since 1981. He oversees I P p o e sees the Finance, Operations, Planning and Recreation Divisions and their 500 full time and 1,400 seasonal employees. Mr. Fisher is a strong advocate of community participation, neighborhood involvement and development of partnerships. During his administration, there has been strong development of special youth programming such as Rec Plus, Teen Teamworks, Youthline and Y -MAP. Under his leadership, the Minneapolis park system has grown substantially with land acquisition, development and redevelopment totaling over $140,000,000, including the Central River Acquisition and Development and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (in partnership with the Walker Art Center). The park system received national recognition when it received the prestigious National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the Field of Park and Recreation Management from the National Recreation and Park Association in 1989. In 1995 the Grand Rounds Parkway System /Great River Road was designated as a National Scenic Byway, the only urban area ever awarded this federal and state designation. Under Mr. Fisher's guidance, the park system is also part of the Clean Water Partnership, a multijurisdictional, multimillion dollar project to deal with water quality on the Chain of lakes focusing on non -point source pollution. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board was founded in 1883. This semi - autonomous body is responsible for maintaining and developing the Minneapolis park system. The Board manages the city's 170 including park properties playgrounds, parkways, triangles, 46 centers, 6 municipal golf courses, 200 tennis courts, gardens, picnic areas and a 55 -mile parkway system which includes roads, lighting and landscaping. The goal of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is to provide park facilities and a comprehensive set of ' recreation programs and services which meet the needs of all Minneapolis citizens. Building a sense of community where the dignity and self -worth of every individual is respected is of paramount importance. I Toni d. Green is Director of Marketing and Communications for The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. She directs the museum's Department of Marketing and Communications which encompasses communit Y relations, advertising and promotion, media relations, visitor and member services, and marketing. She came to the museum in 1994 from the United Negro College Fund where she served as Minneapolis Area Director. ' u Jon 6urban is currently Executive Director of the Minnesota Park and Recreation Association. He has worked in the field of parks and recreation in the United States and Canada for over 20 years. He has been Director of Parks and Recreation for Apple Valley, MN and Estes Park, CO. and successfully engineered the passage of seven referendums, translating into more than $50,000,000 of local civic improvements. i The Minnesota Park and Recreation Association is a statewide organization of park and recreation professionals and agencies dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Minnesotans through the provision of quality parks and recreation services. Robin Hdrnan is Director of Community Affairs Production at KTCA -KTCI, Twin Cities Public Television. She draws upon her formidable experience with y outh, fami p y y and community programs to create innovative television and outreach efforts that address urban issues of the 1990's. One of her current projects is Don' Believe the Hype an Emmy and Corporation for Public Broadcasting award - winning television series with a primary focus on urban youth culture. In addition to production administration, Robin works with development of community partnerships and community training opportunities. She is involved in many KTCA and national activities including Act Against Violence/Minnesota Partnership; the National Campaign to Reduce Youth Violence; Hoop Dreams National Outreach Project; Alternative to Violence Coalition; and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Diversity Jump Start Program. Robin received her B.A. in Communication Arts from Howard University. Susan Ja(obien is Supervisor Public Programs at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. She began her career at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts as an intern and has spent the past twenty years developing programs for public audiences. Formerly Coordinator of the Young People's Program, she now heads the museum's Department of Public Programs which presents lectures, classes, films and special events. Ongoing programs address all ages from youth to adult through the Young People's Program of classes and workshops; Adult Art History Classes and Seminars; Family ilm Theater and Matinee Film Series; Y Art in the Park (in collaboration with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board); and the museum's newest program, monthly Family Day events. She and her staff also develop programs for the many special exhibitions the museum offers each year. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is dedicated to national leadership in bringing art and people together to discover, enjoy and understand the world's diverse artistic heritage. Established as the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts in 1883, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts opened the doors of its current building which was designed by the firm of McKim, Mead and White in 1915. In 1914, Japanese architect Kenzo Tange was commissioned to design needed additions to the original neoclassical structure. The museum is currently being renovated, the collections reinstalled and state of the art technology introduced. The museum's collection includes outstanding works in seven curatorial areas: African, Oceanic and New World t Cultures; Asian Art; Decorative Arts, Architecture and Sculpture; Paintings; Photography; Prints and Drawings; and Textiles. With 85,000 objects spanning 4,000 The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is the most comprehensive fine arts museum in the Upper Midwest; its collection ranks among the nation's best. F, Richard Mammen is a co-founder and principal of Change Inc., a community development corporation. A recovering bureaucrat, he served as the executive director of the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board from 1986 -1993. Earlier professional achievements include founding and directing Katandin, Minnesota's first day treatment program for serious juvenile offenders; creating and following Youth futures, a youth business incubator; and directing the YMCA Urban Detached Worker Program. Change Inc. is a nonprofit development agency focusing on urban communities and the issues of racism and poverty. Capabilities include program design and implementation, strategic planning, relationship building, transitional management, financial development, program evaluation, community research and general soothsaying. Laura Pereira is the Curriculum Materials Specialist at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. She has a B.A. in Art History from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and completed the post - baccalaureate teacher licensure program in Art Education at the University of Minnesota. Before joining the staff of the museum, she was an elementary art teacher. The Curriculum Materials Department at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts circulates over 150 slide sets, videos and reproductions that bring the rich variety of art to the classroom. All materials are broadly based in the humanities and relevant to many areas of study, from social studies and language arts to math and science. The Institute's Art Adventure Program trains school volunteers to provide an integrated, school - wide art appreciation program for elementary students. Heidi Pahlberg Pope has been Program Manager, Special Youth Initiatives, for the Minneapolis Park and I Recreation Board since 1991. She has fifteen years of experience developing and implementing recreation, leadership, social skill development and counseling programs for youth. Heidi has a master's degree in management and administration and a bachelor's degree in human services. Special Youth Initiatives of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board include programs developed to respond to many of the unique needs of the youth population aged I I through 21. Youthline, Y -MAP, Girls' Program, Phat Summer and T.R.Y. (Tattoo Removal for Youth) are programs under Heidi's direction. I GIVING KIDS WHAT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED W�Li do s ome kids deal with life and wng up with ease, while others struggle? Why do some kids avoid dangerous activities, while others get involved in all kinds of risky ' behavior? What happens to help one young person beat the odds, while another seems trapped? Many factors influence why some young people have many successes in life, and why others have a harder time. However, research by Search Institute has identified specific, practical things that can have a tremendous and lasting positive impact on youth. Rather than focusing on ' problems, this research concentrates on developmental assets' —the positive things (like parent support and commitment to education) that help young people thrive.The assets are 30 building blocks thatyoung people need to help them make wise decisions and choose positive lifestyles. The more of these assets they experience, the better. Sixteen of the assets are external. They are the supports, boundaries, and structure that surround youth. The other 14 assets are internal commitments, attitudes, values, and skills that supportyouth from within. Together they form a foundation for healthy development. u se this checklist to evaluate which assets 15. Youth spends one hour or more each Young people have. Checkmark each statement that you feel is true aboutyour child or week in clubs or organizations outside of school. a young person you know. IG. Youth spends one hour or more each week attending church or synagogue programs or 1. Youth receives high levels of love and support from family members. services. 17. Youth is motivated to do well in school. 2. Youth sees parent(s) as an accessible resource for 18. Youth aspires to pursue post -high school education (trade school, co}lege).' advice and support. 3. Youth has frequent, in-depth conversations 19. Youth's school performance is above average. with parent(s). 20. Youth does six h. ours or more of homework each 4. Youth has access to non-parent adults for advice and support. week. 21. Youth places a high personal value on helping other S. Youth has frequent, in-depth conversations with peop}e 22 Xottth is interested in helping reduce world hunger. non parent adults. 6. Youth feels parent(s) help her him 23 Youth cares about other people's feelings. or succeed in school. 24 Youth values postponing sexual intercourse. 7 School provides a caring, encouraging environment 25 Youth has the ability to stand up for what he or she believes in. 8 Parent(s) set standards for approptjate Conduct 9. Parents) disciplineyouth when he `26. Youth is good at making decisions. orsi evrotates a rule. 27. Youth is good at making friends. 10. Parent(s) monitor where youth is goingand wtfl 28. Youth is good at planning ahead. 29. Youth has a high self - esteem. whom he or she will be. 11. Youth goes out for'fun and recreation three`or''' 30. Youth is optimistic about her or his personal future. fewer nights each week. 12. Youth's best friends model responsible behavior. Scoring: Give the young person one point for each "true. "Total ' 13. Youth spends three hours or more each week in music training or practice. up the number of points. The average sixth to 12th grader in the United States reports about 16 assets. Now ask that young 14. Youth spends one hour or more person how he or she would answer. each week in school sports, clubs, or organizations. S earch Practical research Major support for Search Institute' work on building asset is underwritten byLutheran Bro therhood benefiting children lvhich provides financial services, cot nln tin ityservice opportunities and philanthropic and youth I N S T I T U T E communities nationwide. outreach in i THEASSETAPPROACII THE POWER OF ASSETS ' R esearch has found that these 30 assets powerfully protect young people from a wide range of risky behaviors. And, the more assets a young person has, the better. Because as the number of assets a youth has increases, the number of risky behaviors decreases. In addition, the positive things we want youth to do increase. The same patterns hold true in all sizes of communities, across racial and ethnic lines, and among females and males. PA TURNS O F HIGH-RISK BEH ' Category Definition 0 -10 11 -20 21 -25 26 -30 Asse Assets Assets Ass ALCOHOL Six or more uses in past month orgot drunk 44 23 9 3 once or more in past two weeks TOBACCO Smokes one or more cigarettes every day or 35 16 4 1 uses smokeless tobacco regularly ILLICIT DRUGS Six or more uses in the past year 22 9 2 1 SEXUAL ACTIVITY Sexual intercourse, two or more times in lifetime 51 34 17 7 DEPRESSION /SUICIDE Frequently depressed and /or has attempted 42 24 suicide 11 5 ANTI - SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND VIOLENCE Two or more acts in the past year 51 28 13 6 SCHOOL PROBLEMS Skipped school two or more days in the past 30 12 4 1 month, and /or wants to drop out VEHICLE RECKLESSNESS Drinks and drives, rides with drinking driver, 78 57 35 or no11-use of seat belts 19 THE CHA-I LENGE T he challenge is that almost all young people have too few of the 30 assets. Although they should have at least 26, most have only about 16 —a start, but not enough. Here's a picture of what we found: 62% Search Institute suggests a goal that all young people should experience at least 26 of the 30 assets. Yet only 4 percent of youth reach this goal. 14% 20% 4% 0 -10 Assets 11 -20 Assets 21 -25 Assets 26 -30 Assets Percent of public school students, grades 6 -12 1 J EVERYONE'S AN ASSET BUILDER T he exciting thing about assets is that everyone — parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, friends, youth workers, employers, youth. and others —can build them. The whole community can play a role in raising confident, caring young people who will be the leaders of tomorrow! Here are some ideas for what you can do; • Get to know the names of teenagers in your neighborhood. • Hug a child or teenager, • Greet young people with a smile when you pass them on the street. • Volunteer to be a big brother or sister to a young person through a mentoring program in your community. • Donate children's and teen's books to a local Shelter that serves families and children. • Invite your child or the child of a friend to spend an afternoon with you. • Offer to give a parent you know a break by spending an hour or two with her or his child. • If you are a young person: Find one special adult, other that your parent(s), to spend time with regularly. • If you are an employer: Hire a teenager to work in Your office two afternoons a week. Offer plenty of training, support, and encouragement. • Call a young person you know, just to say `hi: • Be a youth advocate. Know the issues that affect Young people and speak out on their behalf, • Remember what it was like to be young, r__J • If you are a parent: Ask your child to help you with a project. Explain what you are doing, why, and how. • Go to a performance or sporting event of a child or teenager you know. • Get involved with a youth program in a congregation or community center. • Hire young people— rather than professionals —to mow your lawn, shovel snow, or rake leaves. • Go for a walk with a kid. 3. It's an ongoing process —Asset development starts when a child is born and continues through high school and beyond. Six Principles OfAsset Building I. Allyoung people need assets —While it is crucial to pay special attention to those youth who have the least (economically or emotionally), nearly all children and adolescents need more assets than they have. 4. Relationships are key —A central key to asset development is strong relationships between adults and young people,young people and their peers, and teenagers and children. 2. Everyone can build assets —Asset development requires consistent messages across a communityAll adults,youth, and children playa role. 5. Consistent messages —Asset building requires consistent, positive messages about what is important. 6. Redundancy —Kids need to hear the same Positive messages and feel support over and overagain, from many different people. • Befriend a young person who seems lonely or bored. Adapted from Peter L. Benson, IlnitingCommunities(orNith (Minneapolis, MN; Search Institute, 1995). I i ASV i ~i1 L _ ... .. C C C �� --Iy DING RESOURCES FROM n SEARCH INSTITUTE <s Resources for Understanding Assets The Troubled Journey A Portrait of 6th -12th Grade Youth " Healthy L Communities. 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It focuses on identifying needs and concerns among youth, shaping a vision for their community, and taking different!levels`of action. ($10.00) These and other resources and services on asset building are available from: Search Institute, 700 South Third Street Suite 210 Y CLIP AND MAIL Y Minneapolis, MN 55415,1- 800 - 888-7828 or (612) 376 -8955. ------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Please complete this coupon and mail it to Search Institute, 700 South Third Street, Suite 21Q Minneapolis, MN 55415, to receive free asset - building resources. ❑ SOURCE newsletter Name:_ ❑ Resources for Building Assets in Youth Address: Bibliography El Search institute catalog of resources City Phntnn. State: ZIP: Ideas for Building Internal Assets in Youth d ce lit RespecTeen report TbeT uRedjo —ey was rcdeased, many people have asked for specific ideas o(how they an help to build assets in youth. These assets arc specitsc ' things that help to prevent youth from getting involved in at -risk behaviors such as drug use, sexual activity, depression, anti - social behavior, an offer concerns. This chan— .hicbcan he pulled user as a wall Iwst<s- -gives ideas o(ways that d ;fiemnt people in the community can build 14 internal uxn— positive eomm ;an other values and ,kith scar t— roulh make healthy O rganizations Congregations skills the, LO branches, youth clubs, — I healthy choices agencies, etc. M � I. Achievement rrswivs,nr Model an ongoing;n«rcst in learning and new diuowriea IrodlectoallychallengeFocu F s anenuon on he he Am Youtharc morivacJ m achieve Seck t ndennnd and aJ.lreu the through all grog mm1h g. E rclmr,ry I'll- mmmnt fv a he r,lue u(eduur;un in all ,n uhoA rtsurann ce . r g yourh ro what ,rag th rc 11uun school to to ,;wantons and iswn. AfYrm and e„c Al.ke urn lmmin ow fc yy aapp ed selwol. ` Y address you program. irvde �s m to diwj: area heir " . c ar conversatio n grwps. 2. False il Talk with your r<erny, a hour life g p ,, and dd s, Indud ^coU and tar «r nssign dassr «�s thar P 1 Takc' ni break i Yoorh C um s�don , tto hdp ;ri u ur n a � I _ edu c twnal on a spring U in >p;rc to pest -high school d u en. your a through posrh,gh prognmmng h "rah aduln p,nnbilir;n�uhing R p,u tf U frith tr fwns r r arwn (',,natty nen o a � past <nt f ks on rolkgra, r Proddr oplp+�urtonitin (r I ou g oring and tuno's lexica,. w es, and Profession schools in your city, stare, and youth to talk abuuT' heir fu « rho;cn (r faith earby na n. perspecsire. 3. School a fo m n<rYuurh d, • ATfm sch sac ssthrough L ily c< ^ tonne ham, and recogn;re unems i MWct students to well R %ni. good school pe II i school . Stay act ache. about with , Teach basic study skills to rage parents o cape the ppec`� " progress; don "wait for a report ca r d youth who t haw Y^o developed them. ° Dun't assume datywlh know Pro s oplwm,inn <s for ya,rh mb<mwn fryoun how w,n,dn, periodaa8y mew basic study skills. child«.. I • Provide a Com( mble place for your teen to study without Arrange ft- school study R tart homework ego y "g" $er u a homework hodlne °n a. Ilomeworkz1o,clnss regularly spend time da ;rag homework. d;sn,crions. Turn � fO � amx pea yourh to plete com rail hold.mdenn ucounable for completin whir�youlh can call with olF the nkvision and limit hours &r school homework a pan of o. Make homework rclevont to c` ,"i m on xh-1 night on a -schwl jobs. program Pn4ipation. th pp sofa deans' lives . d Reucz between (<.9 family, work, ac-). time n s lur religious anvm<mand bo,coork 5. Value hd ' ping peoplrYuush ft -Lrly spend family time helping nicer, —and talking about Incude service projrcrs and rcllce,iun Use r,,prative laming \like peer m,msman bchc.c iris imponant to help it he, pent, k. why you it is Encoua •e and su b as an ,n,cgal pinup ( 1I h your progammmg. Teach �� r h hit teach smdenn to cip ueh ochre. p imtwranr n.rtu(ynu,h P('"rt Y°"r rc<" to take (rusnnable) personal risks yourh caring dull: and Cr<,rcaPce n,unuling )veil I, I,c� Kwur<nfurvic< j to hdp co he, µvpk. provide upponunincs m use them . program ,n your xhoel. uppurmmlies in the aommaniry. ` Indudc your men in family d,xussion about how to mnn;but< Givc youth reap— ol,liry and Icadenhip for Infuse se,i,, torn the school D ixassa.d become inw l 6. Glob,' 4oncern —Youth are no! ncd above world isaes hu;able o g .o,anoos Take (mily vaasions in wMch urn ce proyece w heyy Icarn the kc a dilFerenm. y scan ma "location so swdenn address world concerns duougis duos. wd lobal ;,,sera ;n sh 6 you p ;rag. s n u world hunger. you cxlau w t enager Iiorh,nJ m Always take time to Jcbric( Snwn.u,r uhuul -wtd emphases gra.,m ITro,e nitx, spraken, a w °rldYssue� i Ir ,hill, h m m ' Pamcul,r w° rid concerns. < prnj «n, and mulanons, issues undersrind'usca and <unn «turns. �� make world personalty rele'or to yourh. 7. F.mpa,hy—Youlh are tabour • Mudd mmwl rappees in the Lmiiy. Du not r-c, rcpurduwns. Stress cooperuion over Teach nucleon skits in mnOht • Goc ya th opp�n n tie w s !e' mb<r l,copic's feelings Listen w y, r me ager ns his or her tidings, and petition. Take time to on, m youth solution. &s ,l, Lai s,a and shuc,hcir fcclin g g, in'sa - role tcacb or her m lumn ro others. express duir own fcd;ngs. m, resl,ca and concern for • U 1, J other p n cd h e each other as will as s,udenn, mchni q„< p you h ue ,her issues Icon, penpecnv<s. 8. VII-es sexual rnrraint— }'ou,h • Make year family, r.pccauons lcar Have cleu expecruinns of hew bo J - pc— ein Use avalun -baud uxwh 9" Incude discussions of—c,l bchrv< o o onparann to abstain • Teach and model a ppropnate w,y, r'" B'r all -av,tie,. educxion pros`,, such as I ;dun (1 values to roar religious ,il—in (non sex. ' °show affe, n. Cle— a clime and mood in htch abstin<nc i valued and Ail— o nd—, opPoo.ni,irs pmgamming. Find w,yx cur y „sell, ,n atf rm aff ncd by youths expnzs their unsudca award uauiliry. ,rail su h other' in psh , d,°ien. 9. Assertiveness skills —Youth arc Lncn in o has w e., believes > and help him nr her turn to Givc o, , n nd oath o I Pa rtuni,; t yy t on their values and badicG E ncoua <nud� g ran w expr G;vr yourh npiwr u, - anJing up for what r behew� - thou belief,. hloJd I I,ve a clear ' Ic has P " "a'P their beL <6 in d,c J in writin fear express Their bdls even if the y l a s pPropp- asserrivcli_ ending up Wr whas you believe. people are nor w be d,alu<J be cause u(what they believe. without ou,fe o tar of h ;nQ p t down. Tearh hey arc nut wc1lf,nncJ. M,kc conuovcnial topics a he difference between tar ( h o your asurtiwness r<snun. and agg dis�auss�ons. • Include your teen in family Jccis,ons — and explain the lass young people make dcrisiuns Challenge studenn ro anicularc 4n teens make decisiom in 10. Derision - making skills Youth a« good tar making ion a nq iroceu. ,n programs and cal projens the reasons behind their d,co' he direction u(thc youth dcri,ions. Q,n't blow p a poor derision; hdp learn U e xl rienual aaivitics ad . Include student Iraden on PP ognm. Show y our «en from rt. emulations hat challenge deciv"n -,a n ki g <ommnmes e h y- p lew their Lida in( ems Cher decrsrons. deei honamake d;(liarh and board,. • G;ve t«nagers ideas o(crnuve thing,,hcy an do with friends. c oc,dsh;ps Challenge youth to reach nor Use machin Ics that lhvc meetinggs d,ting, I1. Friendship - making skills— Em phe;,c in own dollars who may ne t hawcfriend.. pp r ;rarer bon and FZ "k'ng fnensts, hel }'ourh arc goofumaking f, iends. I ;fc and encourage your,«nro inner friends to bo,e. Wanh how Youth inn— yO1t ndd, bu17'i p ' Mu studcon w the theyy a friends, cr . Ciw opportun;,in Your each other to spor thou who y n «d s 'u'. h 1p with sn sisuaions where the h ve Y a opportun;u<s w Ica, tu yourh ,o g r° knew people who are f r ;rn Jsh ;p sk;R,. te"', t° diverse d; Fcrrn, from them, and alk p— aM,ut nc, challenges in those «Ltion,hips. • I lave L mdy mcerings m talk about future lam; discuss J pnnritin an Flaw youth d «tile —thin g hey Let oudenrs plan loss p roton, Gwe h ludenhi in r ,nr 12. Planning skills —Youth know p aSO^ g want m change, then develop Two or three ro and assignmenn as well as pl,mmng )-,h p o am h h— w plan .1—d. Give your ran nponsibii ;ry for Alms h ow options. cool -wide aatvitia. Teach I , pecu nJ s - I <venrs. some planning for the Lm;ty. Have you. Ie criri quc P " "' "g a" orgamanunal,kdlsasparto( Include yourh in 'dc Dicer Lm. � ungnmcnn. c Pl gn�ups Ih,y tar liam ethers. • Id. Self - cues, — Youth huxa Neg,Lrip express your k,ve— rb lly and eon verball our y y Take time to pay u«m ;on to ryyoung lwnun y A «e n an d alfm, all )'not, xdi n, «m. mgce Rn person. Glvc y th opportuni to ndle proph to, wh— h pc, a rekbrat< r t «ni Yw' ntquc c , e naly« their ml self -talk wc ways. ::: P « aJuln nuu� neon sell= esrccm hms give m shcmulva. la. I lupr}' „ lei. a iv c Ile r Jh ni biacns�drea�ns (hc My” n e a and .uPM I'„ n ,,, p,r,l,lc the P'^ of his I, . w rh n ro add« ud °y" ". 'syn dre n pan ;rag Ih—c— mgul lib boon. Iklp youth set peronal goals t:xta mJrn role a rtrl',n Lc, . ;J<mJ }.igm set the nspirc hal nedd wirh ,tin ;Lrhuk Jape. nJ oti6r grounds. pis,l ton,l counsaln,g. Copyright O 1994 by Search Institute. 700 S. Third St.. Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN 55415. All rights reserved. To order a copy of The Troubled Journey, call 1 -800- 888.7828. Ideas for Building External Assets in Youth 1 nee the RcspecTeen report The Troub/ d jo -ey was released, many people have asked for specific ideas of how they can help to build assets in youth. These assets are specific things that help to prevent youth from getting involved in at-risk behaviors such as drug use, sexual activity, depression, anti -social behavior, and other concerns. This cha .hid, com lac• p lh,d out as a all pasrer--jo ves ideas of ways that different people in rise community can build 16 external assets that surround youth w;th a hcalthr envinrmncni. O rganizations External Assets Community Congregations Factors that surround Youth to help them LB branches, youth clubs, grow up healthy agencies, etc. M I. Famil rt —Pamil life - Gisem«chugsarsdmdud Of. Pa tit wo&hoq. Eduntegrcnnonh —tote Islakc wrcuhe youth -in;nry Y suppo y 'n( dun's rcemeoq as youth Provide family rids h«Lnn ve o(theu children. n i I d w families provides high k-6 of love know how much ism them. that allow ( 1 p�rt, werp nn< « rirc r t 'de and wpport. Set t kssr oYomu evening per ool ofP and kamcon upriue gc ebwt S po (+m y nlghn ss part week for f ily asnriun. ways to respond to fl; t. cMld i usnde «progrns, of Youth programming. L Parents a. Aso youth carry day about who • Teach grenI, how m respond a pin na ly when di 'L Include consenadans with gr as part of homework Ran grmomm ewnn that roriil resources— Youth in w parents for t hey are doing and thmk;ng about. Give youth sqm when they need same de hand adulu so elk BC1nher. ,J.ive and wggwrt• ;t but let them kn,+w Iwo t Include both h and adults 'nun icr Pm pamnn with F�uaatc rs'boor how av+ihbk —nJ then be a ,ilaLle. v; c rage them ro liucn�to-1 «her. infnnauon aMwt Msw w regwnd w,ough iswn. grcn w wplwn qou", 3 m oh Youth Begin Iy ask youth qq tiom bout "ink Spomor d; nion nigh s whe r Provide families with h fr `9"c P nnwcna ion, with grcn,,. what they and believe Have ro ;icil dinners every pa is and nenagen talk about fPudy wo ropi 1 er r r nct ^ 'sshh ty R nve l lay,r mmy eo co oat o sorter yon tons ` rh sou hi b II h e I :T*d whit i wMch th whole e conrerunon f .es on one tope. Olkr st quid for family n, around ,serum , ,h ca a i (clings. T youth ind adul,, sts [earn ,o cap the communication skills. 4. 011ie, d.1, — u — .— Y — ,h • Giw r children opportunities to Off mcnroring pr that Take same ro ask smdenn at Train aduh rolununs t • corn ,o non- t add,, for paten `7t. pc im with othcr.dohs. Ha family vacmions with other arch youth with Hong aduks, Sprmwr'<arce days' when least one personal question have know how to he acc,,iiblc m advice anJ w (amities in wMch your reenag<n youth nn spend a dayY id, ry c you a meeting. Be the (culry sponsor f «a yy nth who here concerts. Sp,mwr a like spending rime with the aduh. addrs in interlining lelds. student club. congreg+rioml mcnwsng program. S. Ocher add. common ;ni,on — Encou yyoouu teens m nil a Teach coaches and other o eu Ocsi..,Ily lunch in the Teach mluec ntn A— how 5'wth have fir µyuenn -depth dh non -green a dultfsendwhum,1cyrespen whe n they need advice. volunteers how wcommunicare Il fereri, with youth. conmuninrc with oath. wnuns adults I nclude youth in conacmdons in with tee «. Have adults w«k and play Dongr , consider;, wucd time when n+chen spend time plan c ra l o er �o •• Io.L the home with other adults. alongside youth. ra[ ng vohh swdenu. progrm )uuth get okmos +•log, -. • "fake it a Pain, w elk with ill of C rd;.... activities with the Ilav r ach pill Dun i uh dole ch rah 6. Parer involvement in school— Parcn olved i helping Yu r h dd uchcnduringthc h I y e a r. eh -houlw seems' n houl h veto u be en u tits c ach(m;lyyn leas` con < a Ju < " i sthH o'lia with ac "i., se nt hoot cuv,bea (« you," succeed iin.'hoot. Regululyn s t a who, they e1 a h I. Ot& Pr o ,i n; r for nc� h I e Form a pa n JdsoryY a red a se o help with homework ;o appmp,i,t vide .csn childrenw (tee parents ,o grti<ipan m g , �uhool paltry Jcclsions eo Oncerq� ro race any ways. P_ to ineering . sch,wl. po y concerns you • Re rt m have Tnch vouch how on coopcnm Nurture a unu of school h I I,vc th,G yout group 7. ro,irivc uhool cbmur &hoot ho,a yyour child fehngg u com- and show nve in ill their ..n ,,hi in student by tun ccr qmr or do .,he, pnw;dc, a caring, encouraging cnshronmcnt frtable or unv(e in about. Volumeer in the uhoul w wwr r s Brok down uh-I cliques by nv Iving ,hem m dec ;son- akin. abou, relevant ;,sues. s,r�ojcen in • the school. t tinge (hutch m w and wppsrt smdenn. To unfaac ois. ° 0 (ai supporma volunma in she sch embers ools. oup ncuniq groups umm and included. • RcKK laxly rc- negobna family mlcs Fdunn grcm, about Respccr and rc;nforc <fitto f g. Pa a rat andards—I'ars, ties ith rc na tic w ths`y arc Jevcl t+IIY'+PPropri+ts �or r lac and , much a, Set and en(r' e k r h.r bchar,or. "arc srand,rds nor+ ppropnarc condu.t d,rclupms IIyy' p ipso, and c I , d f,ul ( d - ruts. y +n y rn urce bruin items. O11'cr puen, supporz groups s,ihle. M Ica, u for pecnnons 1wcutiur.s Hcl Iwth tooth a• , I vi,h other • T+Ik er parents when where pa«n n Icaru ( m s dents in the uhoul. Make Zorn how to set a cs PP,.Pr rc You w rc, sore how pond w a each ,he' abw m " ruing ` appropr;um Mr known m Pa..,, and ,o limos and bound+nc'. uiaor p.m.„ituation. nand +vas Youth. 9. P,trnul Jiui tine— Parcnn P • Be con stem in mlcs enf «anent • su dude a selling pp rams i Jar Js f for Malec Parcnn a ware of Edunr< grcnds in appropriate Jisdphn<youdh when solo arc Du no, In dixipline become an (or r <undun pQ ddgso 'n acdvit,,- rubinn behaviors ofswdcnn. Include i i Parents m mee rugs do,iphne stn,egics. an Res d reinforce the v;ol,rcd, cuu violently ven,ing anger at Ivor rccn.gtr. Cr rc fact ,accts tut gwe lips < Ji>ciplinc with swdenn regarding pcc, p.rcni s diuipline (unless it is (r snatcgics, pwblcros. abiows) • 70. Isa moot roses Parcnn 11 family ,ve a am I,,d,, tin which Use p +nn, cons,,, firms fir Pay, Ia as. il*s an .rents m a Inf rm chance a , buse Rcep grcnds well - infirm <d wane your 's w�h sons whe where they w ill al Always w wwi,h ask ho hens ill b< f Crearc a you , ppa an spccul nips or t nd, programs. u „r " >o activities P aJcgvarc aJ ulr when They go w parties or .,he, aaivi,in. agr«mcm m which b ,h agree kee mo on P. the odh,r t n oed Ta parents when a sdudem kips c ,Lsus or leaves school at supervs;on fur youth group • abo,n Phdr w w :n. inappropnam times. elm, • Set limits on how often youth can Limit the number :(night Limit the number o(nighn in Encourage Gmdksmut 11. Tm<ss bon rYourh spend 80 out with friends during the youth err expc,tc Jr. on week that swdenn nn be ' famey n,ghu when Gmitics tic n home ad lean four n;.hna week hoot «k Do not lnanemger work ,,ore pp nlclgrc activities. Create t muniry nlendars i volved an;v;,ie+. Getcmch es, club sponsors, pond time rogerher. Limi„he numb er ofevening than 15 hours a week during the uhool year. that sysnc�s;ze ill di0crcn, kinds o " outh__n.. and others to reduce overuhedulisg ofs ,kro, you upecr youth ,o be volved n church acristnes. 12. Posi,iv<pecr in0uence— m,nagen• f ii & m qa d time in your home. Cc, w kitow Pr ide s pponuniti. f r youth r be with their in rings o hcr OOC r helping trainin i rpcc 8 n Launch r mm' , a pee u ry Youdfs bc,r friend, model hem. pern u <thry ar<modcLin c the schwl. p ugom. reslwn „fate behavior. Talk with your teem about rhda heahhy bch r Use c«spcndw kam ;rag 1 avc youth think aba,t ways friends. Askprobing questions. Rn Brm and ho our the hnlrh Y Nhn;quo in the clh ssroom w dens [earn from hey can p sin lily in0ucnm AILrm posinve friendship,. choices ,hat you,” make. s o. ahee thcs fncnds m u ool. • Do complain when you e get pLys drums all a(rcrmon. Sponsor youth bands. Provide free _' in I lave . h band, chants, or Y` Il. "Iui,�You,h spend bme in ,nming or As much as 'isle, Je ..pass, p row rshnrns, and sin ,n g g rou p ,. n suadr.or who ca n'afford s them. . her music ggn p. E in practice. o^ ponumnes for mane 1 t by pr ,dmg an co ertr free c mmumly bat expose w Uu music u a inchingg cool in adult, the c gg o tier free d w wvment , lessons, and rinn w pn.um. youth quali,y, musts. uhaJ curs,ula ro «inforce and eamd laming. muKe luw-;ncome Youth as a ministry. • Spmor or coach a club in Work with houls,o;o cite Provide inform nn w Recognize student who excel 14. Earn r Kula ,ivi,in— 5•umh,r irolvc d b'e,t are, ufpcoumil inn n ,. eatnc ... icuar a mfies that tie smden s abuse, extnwr- 'w an areas ( including, but in Talk wih r m no kout ou personal consistent with 'n ar iun,aies o �urrge slur, ,clubs, rorgn vnons. oohing in with rg e o puYou Ol(cr ennc urricuLr activitin En me ben on eanuur .vlAt opponumti's. S pp uhcol efr n, tie that appeal w d' oene needs tal s on for • fsd,f Ihe. actmo ndin c«us ofsmdcnn. nvuo ona.urn vl xdvlrin. other families w,har • Ca'ZI an h canicipam Spo our diverse fivifi. m Cron a during) unu of Encase g )t h ro 90 I5. Coco acrivitierYouth ryry mdvcd;n You p aamu<son re ach and rved y ,h. unary y th.a;virles. volved leadership m m sn mmu urgnzarions or club. :un;de uh,.d. Summit <ommum 'aaGons °I'rn ry .gam Promote the critic, l value of youth prognmsi eking CourJ;rnre with com Wiry so that oppona inch try gro ps. c R lash cosrrlbum m as a r I nmcr ur through hmndal .omsbuti:ns. support for Your c funs. .soups meet a range of needs. mry youth organ ,z+unns • Allow ,tin n he p fJ cis is Inah ,l Ili yo ut h w rksn C d u:< iJ nnc D lop r I n I6 Cl,unh or sy nuggugue A— hcn,,u J (biuus ry J y d, tin s n< n l ' yl Aria I'y ws - gh, g.sJ II tar o solrcmcm Youth regularly ' n'ces anJ cask (ones a i wl her d and i (youth. -� «fad Iti ons progam> or f g - e invdvcmcm in aics Partner with con •rc gs�O�S m uhcdulcd. . I f - F 1 h c pntloan ,g rh„ >< ^w I F by mudding m rose sponsoring co y wide hl' ht It u hot der K K /s k L mruhed ;n ... msnlvcmen,. Youth vcnn alhs,n ,h, n into nwns c h hi gh sch� 1. K out g Copyright © 1994 by Search Institute, 700 S. Thiel St., Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN 55415. All right reserved. To order a copy of The Tr WdJuumev. call 1- 800. 888 -7828. 1 - 1 1 LI L rl � i l evelbpmen 14 year 0 For Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton and the Youth Coordinating Board October 1995 Pr Search research ` bencfrtir q children and youth i I N S T I T U T E .w� e n-zr�o I: Z Iry 1 , , � � r Background and Acknowledg»entf =c This study which was conducted on behalf of the Youth Coordinating Board and Mayor of Minneapolis, Sharon Sayles Belton— examines youth develop- Men opportunities for young people_ages'seven to X14 in Minneapolis. It was "conducted in three phases between'1994 and 1995.' Study Highlights authors Rebecca N Saito and 'Eugene C Roehlkepartain Search Institute Project Team• Peter L. Benson, Ph.D., Tom Berkas, Ph.D., Dale A. Blyth, Ph.D.' Marilyn Erickson, Jennifer Griffin- Wiesner Richard J. 'Gordon, Don UTourneau, Melanie Majors, Turi McKmley,'Cala Oliver, Rebecca Saito, Anu R Sharma, Ph.D., L.P., Debbie Wynn, and Gayle Zoffer. Graphic Designer. Wendy J. Johnson, Points Of View, Inc Photographs: Courtesy of Loring Nicollet Bethlehem Community Centers; Minneapolis YMCA; and YWCA of St. Paul. Special thanks to the staff and members of the Youth Coordinating Board, par- ticularly Colleen Moriarty. And, most importantly, we thank the 1,500 young people, parents, and program providers who participated in this study for shar- ing their perspectives and insights in this community-wide effort to increase the well -being of all Minneapolis youth. Places to Grow: Youth Development Opportunities for Seven to 14 year Olds in Minneapolis Copyright © 1995 by Search Institute All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever, mechanical or electronic, without prior permission from the publisher except in brief quotations or summaries in articles or reviews, or as individual charts or graphs for educational use. For additional permission, write to Permissions at Search Institute. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Search Practical research benefiting children I N S T I T U T E and youth 700 South Third Street, Suite 210 Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 376 -8955 1- 800 - 888 -7828 ISBN: 1- 57482 -335 -3 Printed in the United States of America P� L r n Missed. Opportanities for Growth IPI L ate childhood and early adolescence are exciting and challenging times for young people and their families. During these years —from about age seven to age 14 —young people begin moving beyond their families and immediate neighbor- hoods into an ever - expanding world of friends, opportunities, and other influences. ; For many young people, these years provide the opportunity to lay a positive ; foundation for their future as they develop values, commitments, and competencies ' that help them thrive. For others, these years bring increasing risks that threaten their long -term well -being and, increasingly, even their lives. More and more parents, youth workers, educators, and community leaders are asking what can be done to assure that more young people successfully negotiate the transition from childhood to adult- ' hood. For many, a key resource for addressing this need is the vast array of community -based youth development pro- , grams that are —or could be— available to support, guide, and challenge these young people. Perhaps the most comprehensive national exploration of the potential of these activities and organizations was com- pleted by the Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development in 1992. Titled Matter of Time: Risk and Opportunity in ' the A Hours, the report highlight- ed the potential of community -based pro- grams for young adolescents. The report ' put the challenge this way: " }'bung adolescents can ... be left adrift or they can be involved in com- munity-based programs that are fun and that help them achieve the devel- opmental tasks ofyouth. Vastly under- studied and largely ignored in public Policy debates, these programs and organizations deserve society's atten- tion and critical appraisal." Figure 1 —How Minnea o�ir p Youth Spend Their Time This chart shows the percentages of Minneapolis youth in grades 3, 5, 7, and 8 who say they do each activity "sometimes" or "most of the time," after school. Hang out of a friend's home 87% Hang out in the neighborhood, a mall, Of a park 85% 0 Go home and stay there, with adults around 80% Go home and stay there, without adults around 71� a Work for money (e.g. baby -sit) 71% 0 Go to a relaliye's home 57% Play on a sports team or sports club 52� 0 Volunteer 52% Go to lessons (music, theater, art) 44% Go to a youth program at a congregation or other religious place 42% Stay of school for an otter - school program 41 °/, Go to a youth program of Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, YWCA, community center 34% Go to a youth Program of a park m 31% 0 Go to a scouts, Camp Fire, or 4 -11 program 27% o Go to a youth program of a library or museum 1 1 0 20% Go to day care/child care Places to Grow page 1 • , r Y; b" > ; Minneapolis faces the same challenge faced by cities across the United States. out This Study - ' . z From the time the final bell rings at the end of the school day typically at 1:30 p.m.. until parents and other caregivers return home from work, many of Minneapolis' his study of youth �devel6offi ; �opportuniiies for seven to 4year young people are on their own. When asked how they spend their time after school. a: , Minneapolis youth are most likely to say they "hang out at a friend's house" or old youth In Minneapolis involved three phases, which were `completed 4 "hang out in the neighborhood, a mall, or park" (Figure 1). i between 1994 and 1995" y Fifty -one percent of all youth say they don't participate in any type of youth pro Phase 1- Planning and lnforma ' gram in a typical week (Figure 2)— despite the many available programs. In addi- Gathering- Involved interviews with 60 lion, 41 percent of the youth report no involvement in formal youth programs dur ' g g people become less and less likely to report being involved in the summer. Young program providers and key informants s t =? in these programs (except sports) as they grow older. For example, while 35 percent to determine the "types of programs available for youth in Minneapolis i of third graders report involvement in a youth development program in a park on weekdays, only 18 percent of eighth graders do. In addition, young people typically Interviews were conducted with trpre , sentatives from , community -based do not spend as much time as they would like with their parents and other carin'T , youth- serving organizations; national adults. ' .: voluntary youth organizations (e.g. Why aren't young people involved in more growth- enhancing opportunities — YMCA,YWCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, both formal programs and informal, positive relationships? What opportunities are 4-H); the public senor (Parks and' available? What keeps them from participating? What can be done to increase ' Recreation Board, library, schools, tom- involvement? And what can be done to maintain involvement among older youth' munity education); cultural heritage These questions lie behind this report and the study it grows out of. At the and ethnic programs, arts programs- request of Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton and the Youth Coordinating Board, Search religious youth programs, and local, ; Institute studied the available youth development opportunities in Minneapolis, regional, and national sports clubs. In whether and how seven to 14 year olds participate in the programs, and what can be addition, Interviews were conducted done to increase involvement in quality programs. ' with 90 youth by other trained youth. This profile of the opportunities and gaps in local programming and a positive, • Phase 2— Program Providers' caring community for youth is unique in the nation. By responding to this report Perspeaives -This phase focused on a with creativity, vision, and commitment, city leaders, program providers, parents. , written survey of 187 program and others can lead Minneapolis to become a national example of a city dedicated to providers in Minneapolis to assess per—Providing positive opportunities to ensure success for all of the city's young people. ceived barriers and recommendations ' from program providers. ; •Phase 3— Information- �athering, ' - ; Figure 2 —youth Who Are Not Involved in Any youth 11 from Youth and Parents TSurveys of Programs Weekly ' third -, fifth -, seventh-, and 'eighth -grade Here are the percentages of young people who report that they are not involved students and a survey of and focus ? in any youth programs in a typical week. groups with parents of third, fifth = and seventh -grade youth in tfle spring ASIAN AMERICAN o r _+ ]Q� a of 1995 explored patterns of pArticipa _ ; " lion, Interests, barriers, a - ' e ` AMERICAN INDIAN h. ` )a, 1. - ' ; '� 64% danons from their perspective Apout AFRICAN AMERICAN 53 °/, 600 youth surveys and 604' paregt� t3 ' F' 48% surveys were completed Fifty-6" par WHITE o ents participated in focus groups. ; BI/MULTIRACIAL Ell= 33% A detailed report on this study Is available"; from Search Institute. z t HISPANIC 49% NON NISPANIC 51% TOTAL 51 Y Page 2 Places to Grow �' ' r Characteristics of Minneapolis youth 4 Before exploring the programming needs and interests of young people and their parents, it is important to know something about the young people and par- ents in Minneapolis. Many characteristics — income level, ethnicity, and mobility— all have an important impact on youth's ability to participate in programs and the types of programs that interest them. At the time of the 1990 census, there were 29,839 youth ages seven to 14 in ' Minneapolis. Of these, 57 percent were white; 25 percent were African American; 8 percent were Asian American; 6 percent were American Indian; and 4 percent were Hispanic. (This study represents roughly this same population, though it includes slightly higher percentages of Asian Americans and Hispanics, and fewer whites.) To determine family income, we used responses from parents. About 44 percent of the total sample reported an annual family incomes below $20,000. People of color were much more likely to report income below $20,000 than whites (22 per- cent). About three - fourths (76 percent) of American Indian parents report incomes below $20,000, as do 66 percent of African American parents, 65 percent of Hispanic American parents, 64 percent of Asian American parents, and 60 percent of bi- or multi- racial parents. , , , , e , Also important to consider is mobility. Young people who move frequently ar ' likely to have more trouble connecting to youth development programs. Yet thos same programs may be important sources of stability and relationship - building. ' Overall, 56 percent of young people report not moving in the past year. I lowever, about one- fourth (27 percent) of youth have moved twice or more. Furthermore, there were clear differences in mobility by ethnicity: Fifty-six perce ' of American Indian and 43 percent of African American youth have moved twice o more in the past year, compared to 8 percent of white youth (Figure 3). ' Figure 3 —young People's Mobility,' by Ethnicity i C This chart shows the percentages of young people who have moved two or more ' times in the past year. AMERICAN INDIAN �p .. 56% AFRICAN AMERICAN = z d �, 43y 0 BI/MUITIRACIAI E `, M, y �=_� 38 , HISPANIC E ff;.: _ 38% ASIAN AMERICAN 0 WHITE FM 8% TOTAL 27% , , „ „ „ „ j Places to Grow page 3 WHITE FM 8% TOTAL 27% , , „ „ „ „ j Places to Grow page 3 The Value of y Development Programs Coming Soon I n November IPPS, Search Institute _ W'11 release an in –depth study of developmental , assets among Minneapolis youth, which was conducted in the Minneapolis Public Schools This study includes an expanded set of 40 developmental assets. Together with this study of youth development opportunities, a com– prehensive picture is presented 'of the needs ; of Minneapolis youth. , , T n a time of national concern about a wide array of youth problems —from vi,,- lence to teen pregnancy to drug use to crime —it may seem that there are ni r, pressing issues in which to invest time, energy, and resources than youth develop. ment. However, it is increasingly clear that the problems will only increase unless we as a city and nation take seriously positive youth development. Ongoing research by Search Institute underscores the importance of focusinl on positive youth development. Surveys of more than 250,000 sixth through 1'?tli graders across the country finds that a set of 30 "developmental assets"— positi\, things in young people's lives— powerfully protect them from negative and risky behaviors. These assets include things such as support and love from many peopl,. clear boundaries and expectations, opportunities to spend time in positive youth development activities (such as arts, music, sports, recreation, clubs, camping, and religious youth programs), a commitment to education, positive values, and skills and competencies they need to be successful. The more of these assets young people have, the more likely they are to thrive. Unfortunately, out of the 30 assets measured, the average young person has only about 16. In short, we have failed to provide young people with the foundation thcv need for success in life. Youth development programs in community centers, Y's, congregations, parks. and other settings have tremendous potential for providing children and youth with experiences and opportunities needed to nurture these assets. Not only do these programs provide opportunities for constructive use of time, but they also nurture many of the other assets that are important for healthy dc\ opment. Furthermore; involvement in these kinds of programs enhances the learn- ing of young people. For example, one researcher found that youth who are involved in extra - curricular activities are more likely to go to college. In talking about the value of after - school programs another researcher has sug- gested that these programs promote "the other three R's ": resourcefulness, responsi- bility, and reliability.* Perhaps most important, however, these programs provide opportunities for young people to interact with caring adults and to form positive relationships with their peers. The evidence continues to mount for recognizing youth development opportu- nities as essential for young people's healthy development —not as nice additions if extra resources or time are available. The challenge is to discover ways to involve all youth meaningfully in quality programs and to provide those programs with the support they need to be effective. Page 4 Placer to Grow * J.M. Bergstrom, School's Out: Resources for Your Child's Time (Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1990). C L Places to Grow in Minneapolis A ll across Minneapolis are programs designed to enhance young people's devel- opment. More than 350 programs were identified through this study, and there are likely many others. (For example, we know that many more congregations offer youth programs than are indicated in these numbers.) These programs take many shapes, including libraries and museums; religious ' youth programs; parks; schools; community -based programs; and city -wide pro- grams. (City -wide programs are those that have one central location but serve youth throughout the city.) Figure 4 shows the number of programs identified in each type. Figure 4— Number Of youth Development Program in Minneapolis, by Type Cily -wide programs 830 ' Schools o 80% ; Parks 69% Community youth programs 63% 0 Religious youth programs o 38/ Libraries and museums 10% ' o i � : Types of Youth Development Opportunities ere are at least three general t yp es of opportunities that are important resources for youth development and asset building. They are 1. Formal youth programs— Structured, organized, and supervised programs (for example, sports leagues, 4H, mentoring programs, and congrega -- tional youth programs). ' 2 Informal places — Semi - structured or unstructured, but somewhat super- vised, places where young people can go and sponta�eously choose from a variety of activities (for example, an open gym). 3. Nonformal,opportunities— Activities in which young people participate that may.enhance their growth but are not organized or supervised (for exampld, pick -up basketball, impromptu discussions, or time spent with informal adult mentors). W Places to crow page 5 page 6 Figure 5 — Parents' Satisfaction with Program Availability Here are the percentages of parents who say there are not enough programs available during the school year and in the summer, based on reported family income. ® During the school year MI In the summer TOTAL M= = 5_ 77777 45% X e � o � � Z Places to Grow less than $10,000 ' 1Q 1 Ar There Enough Programs. {P 48% a On average across the city, there is one program for every 87 youth. These pro- ' grams are distributed throughout the city, though not evenly. Interestingly, income al o does not seem to be a major factor in whether a neighborhood has more or fewer 46% programs: , • Central (which has the third highest mean income of all the planning dis- 41% , 51% • Calhoun Isles (which has the highest mean income) has one program for ' every 50 youth. kr° 77' 71 64% • Phillips, the district with the lowest mean income, has a program for every 77 ' youth —a higher ratio than the city -wide average. • The district with the highest ratio is Camden, which has one program for , , Thus, while there are many programs available, there are not enough to meet , the needs of all youth, particularly given the small group settings that are a strength , , be involved in several programs that meet different needs and interests. In addition, youth and families generally see a need for more programming. About half of the parents and youth surveyed (45 percent of parents and 57 percent ' of youth) believe there are not enough programs available during the school year. They tend to be more satisfied with the availability of summer programs. Parents in families with the lowest incomes (under $10,000) are least likely to ' be satisfied with program availability (Figure 5). Only 39 percent of these parents believe there are enough programs during the school year. About half of these par- ents (48 percent) say there are enough summer programs. ' , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Figure 5 — Parents' Satisfaction with Program Availability Here are the percentages of parents who say there are not enough programs available during the school year and in the summer, based on reported family income. ® During the school year MI In the summer TOTAL M= = 5_ 77777 45% X e � o � � Z Places to Grow less than $10,000 ' 1Q 1 Ar There Enough Programs. {P 48% a On average across the city, there is one program for every 87 youth. These pro- ' grams are distributed throughout the city, though not evenly. Interestingly, income al o does not seem to be a major factor in whether a neighborhood has more or fewer 46% programs: ' • Central (which has the third highest mean income of all the planning dis- 41% tricts) has one program for every seven youth —an extremely low ratio. 51% • Calhoun Isles (which has the highest mean income) has one program for ' every 50 youth. kr° 77' 71 64% • Phillips, the district with the lowest mean income, has a program for every 77 ' youth —a higher ratio than the city -wide average. • The district with the highest ratio is Camden, which has one program for every 169 youth. It ranks seven out of 11 in median income. , Thus, while there are many programs available, there are not enough to meet the needs of all youth, particularly given the small group settings that are a strength of many youth development programs. Furthermore, one young person may need to , be involved in several programs that meet different needs and interests. In addition, youth and families generally see a need for more programming. About half of the parents and youth surveyed (45 percent of parents and 57 percent ' of youth) believe there are not enough programs available during the school year. They tend to be more satisfied with the availability of summer programs. Parents in families with the lowest incomes (under $10,000) are least likely to ' be satisfied with program availability (Figure 5). Only 39 percent of these parents believe there are enough programs during the school year. About half of these par- ents (48 percent) say there are enough summer programs. ' Figure 5 — Parents' Satisfaction with Program Availability Here are the percentages of parents who say there are not enough programs available during the school year and in the summer, based on reported family income. ® During the school year MI In the summer TOTAL M= = 5_ 77777 45% X e � o � � Z Places to Grow less than $10,000 i 39% {P 48% a $10,000 - $19,999 46% al o $10,000 - $19,999 46% 50% $30,000 - $49,999 41% 51% $50,000 or more 60% kr° 77' 71 64% 1 I I � What young People Want ' from Youth Development opportunities 1 �I J udging from responses in this study, young people seem to want more of just abo everything! More than 50 percent of the youth said they would be interested in more of 11 different activities out of 14 possibilities (Figure 6). Many young people express significant interest in spending more time with their parents /guardians and other caring adults. In all, 65 percent of youth say they would li to spend more time with "an adult I can trust and who respects me." Almost the same number (59 percent) say they would like to spend more time with their parents /guardians. The desire to be with parents /guardians and other caring adults is particularly strong among the youngest youth (third grade). Eighty-three percent of third graders went to spend more time with their parents, and 80 percent want to spend more time with a caring adult. These percentages fall to 38 percent and 44 percent respectively by eighth grade. Ik'hile the interest in spending more time with adults may be a surprise to some, it underscores two realities that many young people face. First, our age- segregated society provides few opportunities for youth to build significant relationships with adults. Second, many parents do not have (or take) enough time to be with their children. In addition to interest in building relationships with adults, young people express enthusiasm about activities that would enhance their peer relationships. Young people give strong support for more informal programs or places where their time is not overly structured, where they can stop by, hang out, and be more spontaneous in choosing W11"it they do. In focus groups, young people made it clear that their time is so struc- tnred during the school day that what they really want is a safe place just to "chill" and relax with peers, where there are things to do if they want, and where they can come and 0 as they please. As one young person put it: a,1t a place where you feel comfortable, a place that's familiar, a place where you l�tn"• the people there, a place where you can come andgo, and not have to stay thr "'hole time and do only what the stafftells you to do. Wide young people are most interested in informal activities, many are interested m structured activities as well. These include taking lessons, playing sports, dances, ),,utfided programs, and youth service projects. ut , ke , „ ks Places to Grow page 7 Figure 6 —Young People's Interests Gel a job la monel 86% Perhaps the strongest, clearest message from the r groups was that young people want programs speciticalh• 1" their different age groups. They believe many programs s , r too wide of an age range so 12 and 13 year olds are in th programs with 9 and 10 year olds. These programs are pricer,, as programs for "little kids." In addition, they said that, because they often care her younger siblings, organizations should have separate pro ' ,1 1 - .11!;, for younger children where they could take their younger s,!, lings, then participate in a program for their own age group. A special word needs be said about the top interest: °T,, , t a job for money." Aside from the questions raised about chilJrr:: and teenagers of these ages wanting jobs (legally, they c;n ,,,,,t work at age 18), there are also serious concerns about the of work for young people during the school year. Research is quite clear about the negative effects of working more than 1:, or 20 hours per week during the school year on school wol.k and healthy development. Therefore, this interest in „vorkin needs to be responded to with care. A clear understanding of the reasons for wanting a i„b would help clarify viable options that meet the need with,n,t undermining academic progress and healthy development. In addition, this interest in work may be interpreted as a sign th;,t young people do want to do constructive things with their time. be Bee lime in a gym or recrea►ion cooler I ]]� i Do rectea►ionai ocumies lot hm 71Y Bo to a safe place with Biends and just hag out 71Y, Take lessons in something rd hike to do biller 71 y Be wish an adull who I bust and who respecis me 65y play on a spods loom or league 64y Spend more lime with my pmenl(s) or gumdion(s) 59/, On to dances ° 51Y Be in a group where youth gel ►o be leaders 56% Be in a group Ihoi helps other people or iolun►eet in the community 54/, team more or study something 49� 0 be on older leenoger or adult mentor 41Y Be is a group where I can talk with others abou► mings mat mailer to me SO = 3N /, page 8 It Parents' Interests In the surve parents were asked to indicate whether they think youth need more It opportunities to participate in 14 different types of programs. About three out of four parents say they want more of each of the following: youth employment programs (7.1 percent), programs that teach social skills (74 percent), and hobby clubs (72 percent). Other top interests include community service programs (71 percent), programs teach - ing values (70 percent), academic tutoring or support programs (69 percent), and pro- grams dealing with self - esteem (68 percent). Parents also talked about the need for community involvement and volunteers in programs, as well as programs for youth with their parents. One parent made this com- ment in a focus group: . more things for parents and children to do together. Like ceramics classes, painting, even baseball and softball. Get the mothers and fathers exercising. This It will take away the need for finding child care because they'll all be together. It How Y ath Want Program Information Middle school youth were asked if they wanted more information about available programs. About half do, with girls being more interested in more information than boys (58 percent and 42 percent, respectively). How would they like to get that information? When asked about several options, the first choice was a 24 -hour youth activities hotline (58 percent said it would be useful). ti Next were a printed directory (37 percent), an activities fair (33 percent), and a computer terminal in a school or library (21 percent). Parents are more likely to find any informa- tiori source helpful. However, they say a printed directory would be most helpful (84 per - cent), compared to a telephone activities hotline (67 percent), an activities fair (49 per - Places to Grow cent), and computer access (34 percent). r �I L 1 Barriers to participation , , is study's findi al ngs present a dichotomy. On the one hand, only about half of ; I Minneapolis seven to 14 year olds are involved in youth development pro- ; grams. Yet most oun p Y g peo le also report interest in a variety of activities. This con- trast reminds us that there is not a direct link between interests and involvement. furthermore, it suggests that there are important barriers that keep young peo le from getting involved. P ; We asked middle school youth why they don't participate in more youth devel- ; "t +rnent programs (Figure 7). The most common barriers cited are a lack of interest ; in available activities, transportation problems, and a lack of knowledge about what is "++•;rilable. Several quotes from the focus groups echo the surve "So m e things I don t like, y responses: like sports stuff because I'm not good at it. " • A in in 7 nobody takin' a bus across town ever da • "t have enough time but m y y just to get to a program. y parents don't. I need them to take me there.- ' In ;addition, the study finds important differences among Youn people with dif r rent ethnic heritages. Youth of color are more likely to report discomfort with pro- staff as a barrier than were white or Hispanic youth. Fear of safety in getting ; Ind from an activity is cited by more Asian American youth than others. I';arents general) ' y see similar barriers, though the order is different. Parents are ; likely to view transportation and costs as greater barriers than are youth. ' costs and trans portation are more frequently cited as barriers for families tf, 1"++LT incomes. Families with higher incomes are more likely to mention lack ' In tcrest and time as barriers. Intrnie+vs +rith key y informants also give insights into cultural and ethnic ; Program involvement. For example, some Hmong families t to avoid n their children— try particularly daughters —move outside the protective walls of ' �tunurnity. In a more general sense , communities of color often have traditions shout sending their children to "programs led by strangers" (i.e. people or people w ho are not from their ethnic background. C a:a , laermor e , k ' many parents in the city do not have a tradition of involvement ; '' "•' f' "fi�ams. This lack of previous ex perience t'it their understanding of the value of Participation while also edging the tl '' t tlae >' ++ill volunteer in these programs. 1 Places to Grow page 9 page 10 Figure 7— Barriers to Program Participation: Perceptions O f youth and Parents Here are percentages of middle school youth who say each factor has kept tf�� 1 from going to a club or youth program" and the percentages of parents `%ho each factor has "kept your child from joining or going to a club, organization, team, or positive activity for youth." (Wording reflects youth responses; parallel questi()II, were asked to parents regarding their child's participation.) , ' Nothing interests me 51/ 42/ Tronsporlalion problems I MEMMM 42% 51� Didn't know about what programs exist = EER= 40% 53 % ~ o ' Program costs 32% Hare to watch younger siblings 8' 28% ' Parents did not sign me up 26% Too busy with chores of home 23% c 14/ MIDDIE SCHOOL Y0 ' M PARENTS Wasn't comfortable with people leading it 22/, tack of safety getting to and hom the activity 19% 1 , 38% O fear of safety of the activily 38% Not enough lime ' 36% Placer to Grow �' L� 1 A Call to Action F1 t 0 n > r e need for youth development opportunities is clear and the interest is trong. These programs can have a lasting impact on young people's well- being, yet too few of Minneapolis' youth participate in these structured activities. Many significant barriers have to be overcome to increase involvement. At the same time, the vast majority of young people and their parents want more opportunities f or both formal and informal involvement., To mobilize this interest to address the'need, it is time for the leaders, program proriders, parents, and other citizens ofMinneapolis to commit to a plan to involve, by the year 2000, 80 percent ofseven to 14 year olds in positive youth development opportunities throughout the calendar year (Figure 8). Such a commitment will require not only an increased coordination and com- mitment among youth development programs in all sectors, but it will require a full array of people, places, and institutions providing an environment that assures suc- cess. Here are some of the implications of this vision for all sectors of the city. Parents • Make it a priority to identify quality programs that fit your child's interests and needs, then register your child and encourage ongoing participation. • :ks much as possible, provide volunteer leadership in youth development pro- grams. If your child doesn't want you involved in her or his program, offer your sen -ices to another worthwhile program or age group. young People • Express your needs and interests to people who provide activities in your neigh- borhood, school, or congregation. Work with them to find ways to meet your needs. • If you participate in programs already, advocate for changes that would make th e program address the needs and interests of more young people. Help develop strategies for reaching out to other youth. , f `Figure 8 Suggested Goats for Minneapolis Based on the findings of this study, the research team suggests the following goals By the year 2000 • Eighty percent of all seven to 14 year oIds will be involved in at least one quality youth development program during both the school year and the summer ; • Minneapolis youth program providers of all types will be part of a coordinat- ed network that provides a full contin- uum of youth Bevelopment opportuni- ties that are easily accessed and appeal to all types of youth. •'All Parents, P'uardians,and extended family members will have heard about the impor�nce of youth programs and will know to support their youth in accessing such opportunities. • Twenty,J)ercent of youth ages 10 to 18 will belinvolved In community leader - r ship capacities or assisting with youth ' programs' for younger ages ` ThtOle-fourths of adults in higher edu- catjon, business, and corporate commu- pities will be actively supporting pro- r . grams for these young people through x sponsorship, resources, volunteer ' involvement, and family - friendly poll - ties; and /or through sustained, posi- tive, informal relationships with youth. 0 Places to Grow page 11 , Youth Development Program Providers • Seek involvement and advice from all sectors, youth, and parents in developing or improvin im p g programs. Be particularly intentional about reaching out to members of disenfranchised groups who have lower participation rates. , • Design along -term recruitment and training strategy for volunteers and staff of ' color. • Develop a community service initiative that gives all young people opportunities to contribute and become active members in community life. ' • Consider creating teen centers and entrepreneurial opportunities that are devel- oped and operated primarily by youth for youth. , , , Figure ;9— Program Providers' Recommendations I'd like to see better coordination of youth development programming (e.g. develop common strategies to meetyouth and program needs). 90% The mayor's office could play an important role in promoting the visibility and ' importance of youth participation in youth development programs. 89% The city should provide special funds to, or devekp specific strategies with, Programs in order to increase participation by fomflies with lower incomes. ?, 89% , A much higher percentage of Minneapolis ;even- to 14- year -old youth need to be involved in some sort of youth development program. 89% There should be more support and;resources for collaboration ' among youth development program providers. 88% think Minneapolis needs to put more energy and money into programs for seven to 14 year olds. g]% ' Youth in this city would pe better served if program Providers competed Ipss and collaborated more. 82% The city should providA special funds 1o, or develop specific strategies with ' Programs 1p order to increase participation by families of color . i2% Youth development programs should put lop Priority ad reaching vulnerable youth. 80% ' We could use help with recruiting volunleers and /or staff of color. NEE= 77% We coulp use help with recruitment , of youth and marketing. Me The city should 'playa major role in facilitating transportation ,for youth and yquth development programs. 74% lean om other progrram Providers f t field. ' Y 74% We could,use help wijh recruitment of volunleers. 13% A user - friendly hotline or datali se of all yputh development programs In the city of Minneapolis for parents, yqufh, and program providers would Incrgase partipipation in youth programs. 67% 1 prefer to see coordination of youth,developmeni programs of the local ' neighborhood leyel rather than the city -wide level. 63% , We could Use help with recruitment of sluff. 53° We could use help with staff training. 51% e ' page 12 Places to Grow ��