Administrative SectionADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Letter to Don Chmiel dated July 8, 1994.
Letter from the Metropolitan Council dated July 15, 1994.
Letter to Greg Brown dated July 20, 1994.
Letter to Senators David Durenberger and Paul Wellstone dated July 21, 1994.
Letter to Don Ashworth dated July 19, 1994.
Letter to Greg Brown dated July 25, 1994.
Article from the Chaska Herald dated July 28, 1994.
Memo to Norma Schuller and Gina Burmeister dated July 23, 1994.
Letter to James R. Heltzer dated July 21, 1994.
Senior Linkage Line Update dated July 28, 1994.
Letter to James Hofer dated July 28, 1994.
Letter to Tim Wiebe dated July 26, 1994.
Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition Update dated July 14, 1994.
Letter to John Rask dated July 14, 1994.
Letter from the City of Victoria dated July 28, 1994.
Letter from Susan Morgan dated July 14, 1994.
Memo from the Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition dated July 29,
1994.
Accounts payable dated July 25, 1994.
Thank you note from Kitty Sitter dated July 29, 1994.
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The Honorable Don Chmiel
and City Council
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mayor Chmiel and Council Members:
July 8, 1994
C r, )e m y o 0 - 5C , i s
Enclosed is a copy of the 1993 Annual Report for the Riley- Purgatory -Bluff
Creek Watershed District. The District's stream water quality monitoring
program is summarized in the Engineer's Annual Report section, whereas the lake
water quality monitoring program is summarized in a supplemental report that is
published every three years. Copies of the lake water quality report are
available from our office.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at 832 -2600.
Sincerely,
bert C. Obermeyer
BARR ENGINEERING CO ANY
Engineers for the District
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Fritz Rahr
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Riley- Purgatory -Bluff Creek Watershed District
Engineering Advisor: Barr Engineering Co.
8300 Norman Center Drive
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55437
832 -2600
Legal Advisor: Popham, Haik, Schnobrich & Kaufman
3300 Piper Jaffray Tower
222 South Ninth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
333 -4800
Ili Metropolitan Council
u Advocating regional economic, societal and envir onmental issues and solutions
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July 15, 1994
The Metropolitan Council is pleased to send you a complimentary copy of the 1990 Travel
Behavior Inventory Summary Repor4 T vin Cities. Metropolitan Area. This report includes key
findings from several surveys conducted in 1990 to gain a comprehensive view of travel in the
Twin Cities area. (Detailed results of each survey have been published previously in separate
technical reports.)
Transportation and efficient use of public dollars for regional infrastructure are two top priorities
for the Council. Many of you were involved in the Travel Behavior Inventory at some point
along the road -- either in its planning in the late 1980s or its execution in 1990. This was a
massive undertaking, and the results will greatly aid transportation planning for the Twin Cities
region into the 21st century. We appreciate your time and effort. Additional co2 ies of the report
are available by calling the Council's Data Center, 291 -8140. The cost is $10.
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Dottie Rietow, Chair /'v T e — Jr 7/4 s ,
Metropolitan Council
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July 20, 1994 5775 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416 -1228
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Engineers
Mr. Greg Brown Arch�cects
Brown & Cris Planners
19740 Kenrick Avenue Surveyors
Lakeville, MN 55044
Re: Resident Comments
The 1st and 3rd Additions - Chanhassen Estates
Street Reconstruction and Utility Improvements
and Appurtenant Work
City Project No. 93 -10
City of Chanhassen
OSM Project No. 5108.00
Dear Mr. Brown:
' Enclosed please find the text of a phone message I received the morning of July 20, 1994.
This, along with other comments from residents I have talked to on the site, and actions that
I have witnessed, indicates the professional and courteous manner of your employees
' working on this project.
Please take the time to pass along these comments to the crews working on this project.
I Their courtesy and work ethic is very much appreciated by the City of Chanhassen and
OSM. Keep up the good work.
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Sincerely,
ORR- SCHELEN- MAYERON
& ASSOCIATES, INC.
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David D. Mitchell, P.E.
Project Manager
Enclosures
c: Charles Folch - Chanhassen City Engineer
Don Ashworth - Chanhassen City Manager
Phil Tipka - OSM -
Bob Larson - OSM
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Telephone call directed to Dave Mitchell, received July 20, 1994
"This is Carol Walker calling, 8018 Dakota in Chanhassen. I just wanted to call and
compliment you on your work crew. They have been extremely polite, friendly and helpful,
and it is a delight to have people like that working around our home. Thanks so much."
I July 21, 1994
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE * P.O. BOX 147 * CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 * FAX (612) 937 -5739
S i m I I Q Y e-ge.,r_ a,
Senator David Durenberger
154 Russell - Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
' Dear Senator Durenberger:
The City of Chanhassen, by this letter, is strongly urging you to support S.1822 and S.2195
' that provides for universal service, local franchising and tax authority for cable companies.
We urge you to argue for final committee recommendations on measures in the bill that:
' * Retain local cable franchising authority and define a phone company that provides
video programming as a cable operator;
' * Permit phone companies to compete with cable operators in their own service areas;
* Require all telecommunications operators to contribute to a universal service fund to
assure that electronic information (video, voice and data) services are widely available
at an affordable price and guarantee low -cost (basic) services to all;
' * Provide access for local government to intrastate and interstate telecommunications
services without charge (for .system operators using local rights -of- way).
We feel that the U.S. house of Representatives hastily approved HR 3636 on the basis of
creating competition among telecommunications providers which would
* Override state regulations to permit local telephone competition;
* Give competitors equal access and coimoctions to local phone facilities and wires;
* Allow cable and phone companies to compete in their own service areas;
* Deny phone companies permission to purchase cable systems in their own service
area, except in rural areas with populations of less than 10,000;
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Senator David Durenberger
July 21, 1994
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* Establish a federal/state board which would determine universal service issues.
We hope that you consider our iecommendations as listed above and support provisions in
S.1822 and S.2195. If you have any questions regarding our support for these provisions,
please feel free to contact me at (612) 937 -1900.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Chmiel
Mayor
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PC: Chanhassen City Council
Don Ashworth, City Manager
ACTION ALERT ACTION ALERT ACTI ALERT
DATE: July 19, 1994
TO: City Managers and Cable
Commission Executive Directors
I FROM: Ann Higgins, Intergovernmental Relations Representative
The U.S. House sent Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve H.R. 3636
' on June 2$. It sent a signal that House members are private ,
design of the new telecommunications infrastructure (inforrnta�� sum highway) a ndus
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denying to cities support for local franchising authority to regulate cable com
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telephone industry delivery of video Programming/cab le services, $ a vote o 1 43Ir 4
(with none of the opposing votes coming from the Minnesota Congressional Delegation), the
House nearly unanimously indicated support for competition among telecommunications
' providers which would
* override state regulations to permit local telephone competition;
* give competitors equal access and connections to local phone facilities and wires;
' * allow cable and phone companies to compete in their own services areas•
* deny phone companies permission to purchase cable systems in their own service
' area, except in rural areas with populations of less than 10,000;
* establish a federal /state board which would determine universal service issues.
In the rush to promote competition, Congress is poised to allow private, for -profit
interests to take charge of the design of revolutionary changes in the ways in which
individuals and communities will communicate and receive information without regard for the
public interest in how and at what cost these new services will be provided.
City officials must contact Senators Durenberger an d Wellstone now and express
concern over the House pre- emption of local franchising authority for cable/video services,
whether carried by current cable operators or the local (or long distance) phone company - or
any other provider, The Senate Commerce Committee is expected to vote this week a on
S. 1822, a bill authored by committee chair, Senator Ernest Hollings
maintains local cable franchising authority and provides that phone companies that carry video programming are cable operators and subject to local regulation.
' City officials should also strongly encourage members of the Senate fmm Minnesota
to support provisions contained in S. 2195, authored by Senator Daniel Inou e
who is the co- author of S. 1822. S. 2195 would require capacity to be rese al mj)
' telecommunications networks for public use to guarantee delivery of public services by all
providers of these new services. Senator Inouye is expected to request that these provisions
be added to S. 1822. The League agrees with Senator Inouye's objectives of providing for
interconnected communications for the public that can make possible great opportunity for
individuals and communities to gain knowledge and participate in government decision-
' making, obtain cultural, civic, and educational programming, and ensure that there is a
diversity of inter - change and creativity in the operation of information networks throughout
the nation.
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Members of congress have commented that they are not hearing from citizens or
community groups which currently use and have access to a broad range of community,
educational and government information over local Cable franCluse systems. Officia musts , , Y Local elected '
peak up to explain the import of giving cities a voice In the design and
operation of the vast electronic information networks being devel b
Communit g 1� Y Private industry.
ies and individuals must be
guaranteed access to this powerful electronic network '
to promote local interests and to produce educational, government, ogr
services that the convergence of electronic information technol ams and
ogies makes po ssi and public pr
Federal lawmakers need to hear from local officials that city franchising authority will make
possible a design for the operation of this information superhighway to serve l '
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local level. It will be critical to know where and at what cost the public will be able to get
information and entertainment services available over these systems. There is a role for '
local govenunent to play to sec to it that there is capacity on systems operated by telcos,
cable companies or other providers of electronic information services for programming that
serves community interests in public, educational and government information. '
Cities are in the best position to hold telecommunications providers accountable for
providing new services throughout the community, not just to the most profitable locations '
and to make sure that the use of public rights of way is protected. It is clear that
transmission of video signals and information services by telephone companies must
carried out with the same concern for local interests contained in the '92 federal ca
ry be
ble act.
City officials must strongly urge both our Senators to support provisions in S. 1822
that provide for universal service, local franchising and tax authority and to argue for final '
committee recommendations on measures in the bill that:
retain local cable franchising authority and define a phone company that provides
video programming as a cable operator; ,
* permit phone companies to compete with cable operators in their own service areas;
* require all telecommunications operators to contribute to a universal service fund to
assure that electronic information (video, voice, and data) services are widely '
available at an affordable price and guarantee low -cost (basic) services to all;
* provide access for local government to intrastate and interstate telecommunications '
services without charge (for system operators using local rights of way).
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Enclosure
Very truly yours,
CAMPBELL KNUTSON, SCOTT
& FUCHS, P.A.
By:
Elliott B. Migge'
i 1 r Eit- Office Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Ea' N4N 55121
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CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS7A
Att( at Law
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Mr. Don Ashworth
City Manager
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive, Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: City of Chanhassen
vs. Halla Nursery, Inc.
Our File No. 12668/350
Dear
Don:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Answer and Counterclaim of Halla Nursery in
the above - reference matter. Please immediately notify your insurance carrier of this
claim, and tender defense of the claim to the insurance carrier.
Please call me if you have any questions.
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Enclosure
Very truly yours,
CAMPBELL KNUTSON, SCOTT
& FUCHS, P.A.
By:
Elliott B. Migge'
i 1 r Eit- Office Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Ea' N4N 55121
CAIMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A.
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Mr. Robert J. Bruno
Attorney at Law
205 Burnsville Professional Plaza
1601 East Highway 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
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July 19, 1994
Re: City of Chanhassen vs. Halla Nursery, Inc.
Dear Mr. Bruno:
I have the Answer and Counterclaim in the above - referenced matter. Since the
Counterclaim seeks monetary damages against the City, I have advised the City to tender
defense of the claim to its insurance carrier.
I would expect the insurance carrier to accept defense of the claim, and retain defense
counsel who would then submit a reply to the Counterclaim. Therefore, I would prefer to not
undertake drafting a reply to the Counterclaim at this time, and leave it to the insurance
company's defense attorney to negotiate an extension directly with you.
If this arrangement is not satisfactory to you, please notify me in writing that you are
refusing to agree to an extension to file the reply to the Counterclaim.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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cc: r. Don Ashworth
Ms. Kate Aanenson
Mr. Scott Harr
Mr. Steve Kirchman
Very truly yours,
CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT
& FUCHS, P.A.
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Elliott B. I e
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Suite 31 • Ea <pandale Office Cenrcr • 1380 Corporate Center CUrve • Eagan, NIN 55121
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF CARVER FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
' City of Chanhassen, File No.
Plaintiff,
' vs. ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM
Halla Nursery, Inc.,
Defendant.
' Defendant Halla Nurser Inc. for its Answer f
Y, er to Plaintiff's
' Complaint, states and alleges:
1. That it denies each and every allegation, matter and
thing in said Complaint except as hereinafter admitted or
otherwise qualified, and puts the plaintiff to the strictest
proof thereof.
' 2. That it admits the allegations contained in paragraph 1.
3. That with respect to the allegations in paragraph 2, it
' denies that the property is located in Dakota County, but it
admits the remaining allegations.
4. That it admits the allegations contained in ara ra hs
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3, 4, 7, and 9.
5. That with respect to the allegations contained in Para-
, graphs 5, 6, and 8 it has insufficient information to enable it
to either admit or deny the same, and it therefore denies the
same and puts the plaintiff to the strictest proof thereof
6. That it specifically denies the allegations of para-
graphs 10, and 11, and puts the plaintiff to the strictest proof
' thereof.
7. That it affirmatively alleges that defendant is the
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family owned business of Donald Halla, and before him his brother
and parents, who have farmed the property as a wholesale and
retail nursery grower since 1962.
8. That it affirmatively alleges that the land in question
is one hundred (100) acres of agricultural land, as defined in
Minn. Stat. Sec. 273.13, subd. 23.
9. That it affirmatively alleges that the building in
question is an agricultural building within the meaning of Minn.
Stat. Sec. 16B.60, Subd. 5, and is therefore exempt from the
State Building Code, which pre -empts local regulation under
plaintiff's ordinances.
10. That it affirmatively alleges that the building in
question is a recent replacement of an older building of approxi-
mately the same size, and identical use which predated the build-
ing code thereby vesting in the defendant certain rights to use
the property free of plaintiff's subsequent regulation.
11. That it affirmatively alleges that prior to construc-
tion of the building in question, plaintiff informed the defen-
dant that no building permit was required for an agricultural
building on agricultural land used for agricultural purposes on
10 acres or more, and the building was built in reliance on
plaintiff's representation.
12. That it affirmatively alleges that the denial of the
exemption provided in Minn. Stat. Sec. 16B.62 for this agricultu-
ral building and the attempted enforcment of the building code
against the defendant is egregiously arbitrary, capricious, and
irrational.
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13. That it affirmatively alleges that the exemption
provided by Minn. Stat. Sec. 16B.06, Subd. 23, is so vague that
a reasonable person must necessarily guess as to its meaning and
application, that it denies to the defendant due process of law
in violation of Article 1, Sec. 7 of the Minnesota Constitution
and in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States
Constitution.
14. That it affirmatively alleges that the denial of the
exemption in Minn. Stat. Sec. 168.60, Subd. 5, to the defendant
while others similarly situated throughout the City of Chanhas-
sen, County of Carver, and the State of Minnesota, are allowed to
have the benefit of it, amounts to a denial of the equal protec-
tion of the laws in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the
United States Constitution and Article 1, Sec. 2 of the Minnesota
Constitution.
15. That it affirmatively alleges that the denial by the
City of Chanhassen of defendant's exemption from the building
code for an agricultural building is in retaliation for defen-
dant's exercise of its constitutional rights of free speech
guaranteed under the First Amendment to the United States Consti-
tution and Article 1, Sec. 3 of the Minnesota Constitution.
16. That it affirmatively alleges that requiring defendant
to obtain a building permit as a condition of his use of his
property in accordance with the way it has been used prior to the
adoption of the building code, denies him substantive due process
in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
and Article 1, Sec. 7 of the Minnesota Constitution.
17. That it affirmatively alleges that plaintiff is estop-
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ped, by its failure to enforce the building code against others
similarly situated and in competition with the defendant, from
placing plaintiff at a competitive disadvantage by enforcing the
building code as to it.
COUNTERCLAIM
Defendant, for its counterclaim against the plaintiff,
states and alleges:
COUNT ONE - EQUAL PROTECTION
18. That the denial of the exemption in Minn. Stat. Sec.
16B.60, Subd. 5, to the defendant while others similarly situated
throughout the City of Chanhassen, County of Carver, and the
State of Minnesota, are allowed to have the benefit of it,
amounts to a denial of the equal protection of the laws in viola-
tion of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitu-
tion and Article 1, Sec. 2 of the Minnesota Constitution.
COUNT TWO - VAGUENESS
19. That it affirmatively alleges that the exemption
provided by Minn. Stat. Sec. 16B.06, Subd. 23, is so vague that
a reasonable person must necessarily guess as to its meaning and
application, that it denies to the defendant due process of law
in violation of Article 1, Sec. 7 of the Minnesota Constitution
and in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States
Constitution.
COUNT THREE - SUBSTANTIVE DUE PROCESS
20. That requiring defendant to obtain a building permit as
a condition of his use of his property in accordance with the way
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it has been used prior to the adoption of the building code,
denies him substantive due process in violation of the Fourteenth
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 1, Sec. 7 of the
Minnesota Constitution.
COUNT FOUR - FREE SPEECH RETALIATION
21. That the denial by the City of Chanhassen of defen-
dant's exemption from the building code for an agricultural
building is in retaliation for defendant's exercise of its con-
stitutional rights of free speech guaranteed under the First
Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, Sec. 3
of the Minnesota Constitution.
COUNT FIVE - DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
22. That at all times since the construction of the build-
ing in question, defendant has attempted in good faith to use it
for agricultural purposes, and it intends to use it for no other
I purpose.
23. Plaintiff and defendant are in disagreement as to
precisely which activities conducted by the defendant and which
products offered for sale may disqualify the building in question
from the exemption provided by Minn. Stat. Sec. 16B.62.
24. That defendant requests that the court declare the
rights of the parties with respect to the agricultural exemption
so as to allow the defendant the fair opportunity to use the
building in accordance therewith.
Wherefore, defendant prays that plaintiff take nothing by
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its pretended complaint, and that defendant be awarded the
following relief:
1. An award of damages in an amount to be proven at trial,
plus costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney's fees herein
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 and 1988;
2. A temporary and permanent injunction preventing the
plaintiff from interfering with the vested property rights of the
defendant in the property in question, by enforcing the building
code adopted subsequent to the vesting of such rights.
3. A judgment determining that defendant's use of the
building does not disqualify it from the exemption from the
building code for an agricultural building, or if it does, a
determination of which of the present uses of the building dis-
qualify it from the definition of agricultural building contained
in Minn. Stat. Sec. 16B.60, Subd. 5.
4. Adjudging that Minn. Stat. Sec. 16B.60, Subd. 5 is
unconstitutionally vague thereby rendering the building in ques-
tion exempt from the building code.
5. Such other and further relief as the court deems just
and equitable.
Dated: July 15, 1994.
ROBERT J. BRUNO, LTD.
Robert J. Bruno ( #12415)
Attorney for Defendant
1601 E. Highway 13, Suite 205
Burnsville, MN 55337
890 -9171
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that costs, disbursements, reasonable attorney's and witness fees
may be awarded in favor of the party against whom this pleading
is asserted pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 549.21.
Dated: July 15, 1994.
ROBERT J. BRUNO, LTD.
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Robert J. Bruno
Attorney for Defendant
1601 E. Highway 13, Suite 205
Burnsville, MN 55337
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300 Park Place Center
July 25, 1994 5775 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416 -1228
612 -595 -5775
1- 800 -753 -5775
FAX 595 -5774
Engineers
Arc Mr. Greg Brown Planners
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Brown & Cris Surveyors
19740 Kenrick Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Re: Resident Comments"`w
The 1st and 3rd Additions - Chanhassen Estates '
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Street Reconstruction and Utility Improvements
and Appurtenant Work
City Project No. 93 -10
City of Chanhassen
OSM Project No. 5108.00 '
Dear Mr. Brown:
Enclosed please find copy of a note I received on July 21, 1994. This is another indication,
in addition to those forwarded to you previously, of the professional and courteous manner
of your employees working on this project. '
Please take the time to pass along these comments to the crews working on this project.
Their courtesy and work ethic is very much appreciated by the City of Chanhassen and ,
OSM. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely, 1
ORR- SCHELEN- MAYERON
& ASSOCIATES, INC. '
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David D. Mitchell, P.E.
Project Manager '
Enclosures
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Don Ashworth - Chanhassen City Manager
Phil Tipka - OSM ,
Bob Larson - OSM
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to limit
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number
haulers
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Ve number of garbage collectors
In Chaska could decline dramatically
it the city opts fpr a more controlkd
market System. Last week, the Ch"
City Coumcq took a step toward limited
for healers by agreeing to loin
a cou y grant application fox or-
collaxian.
E Ofttl nine companies provide
�erbt� colleai+op service witgii!
Ziiesl�a, although some pretty well
Balm dmlir wrvfbe to;eotniaeicial and
lo� cliW& Tpe existing crite-
rla for hooting "ge from cus.
tnMe to pay -a 14W fee for
Oi4 is operation.
" gsnized"
s _cup cur col lection
service, himez faire market condi-
tions would give way to limited ac-
cm Some of the options being
considered by the city are:
♦ Divide the city into districts and
allow the current haulers to bid for
districts. This could be done by al-
lowing a company to hid for -- and
Wirt — as many districts as it' I
or it could liim�it a company to bid-
of districts also is
♦ Require haulers to torm a con -
sortium. having done on, they then
can divide the city into "company"
districts based on the currant share of
the market each has. This, of course„
GARBAGE to papa. 14
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would preclude another company
from soeidng entry into the market,
unless Some accommodation plan
were included in the ooasactiva p l8n.
♦ Let a contract fa ail garbage
collection within the city to single
collector.
According to Shirky Bruers, city►
community deve t/oode a�
ministrata, _ a contract is not
a solution city Staff favors.
if Chaska makes the move to can.
trolled market acoess, it will not be
the first county dry to do so. W ater -
Gtu Now
ermenyand H have
single opmtom wi thin already
munitiea The latter three communi-
ties, bowever, are very small and
Wore comperes in aiae to Chaska.
Ctnamhrnaen is of simnTar size and it
do ve a g an" "or�ix d an
; wast Mama 2 Wen count
wi yoonsortium act
beege haulem e �-
The idea of limiting access to cus-
tomers is not a new one. The council
has indicated it wanted to consider
the issue this year. The change, as-
suming one occurs, will not be sud-
den It will be at least nine months
before Chaska residents are affected.
The city's first action is to join wit!
Victoria and Waconia on a county
gg t reqest for funding from the
bfi esota u Hoard of Government
Innovation and Cooperation to de-
velop and implement "organized"
garbage collection aerviaes.
Time county will submit the first
Stage of its application by Aug. 23.
Tune state braid will winnow the pre=
applications lour to a smaller num=
bar and those applicants wIU submit
their applications by rlov. is, with
the board aa
arding the Facts by
Dec. 16.
According to Zbinden, that k just
the first step. What follows are two
9aday etaggeeaa,, men it will be at
east m 9S befo re any rsai ac-
don is taken.
The grants, incidentally, are de-
signed for r�identW collection. And,
according to Bruers, this controlled
market approach is being driven in
pant by citizen ooanpfaints about
collection. CTnaslca residents,
she said, are con laining about the
constant traffic of garbage trucks an
residential Strata and the fact that in
many neighborhoods there is not a
weekda when garbage cans are not
on the curb, awaiting collection.
T1m complaints grow snore frequent
in the summer when residents spend
a lot of time outdoors, she added.
The city cites advantagesto Hmit-
ing the garbage truck ttatfir, bye
iting the current open so=
the reasons cited in a me* to the
city council were:
♦ Lowa street repair costa dues to
reduced truck crank on raddentiel
Streets. pu blic of tr �c� �
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♦ Reduced fuel consumpdw and
air pollution for the same retsom
♦ Reduced costa. The 10e100 suig-
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71he program could be damaging to
local businesses For instaooe, Mtik
the city has little information ontho
actual share of the market each how
we has, the number of trucks opYat-
ing suggests that Chaska Sanitation
and Aagard West of Norwood Wa
the largest shares of the market. In an
unrestricted bidding situation,' both
dould be driven out of the market by
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PUBLIC FINANCE ADVISORS
Home Office
85 East Seventh Place
Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 551012143
(612) 223.3000
Fax: (612) 223 -3002
July 21, 1994
?At James R. Helizer, Executive Director
Washington County HRA
321 Broadway Avenue
St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Re: Chanhassen Housing Presentation
Dear Mr. Heltzer:
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120 South ixth Street
Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1800
(612) 333.9177
Fax: (612) 349.5230
16655 West Bluemound Road
Suite 290
Brookfield, WI 53005.5935
(414) 782.8222
Fax: (414) 782 -2904
6800 College Boulevard
Suite 600
Overland Park, KS 66211.1533
(913) 345.8062
Fax: (913) 345.1770
1850 K Street NW
Suite 215
Washington, DC 20006 -2200
(202) 466.3344
Fax: (202) 223.1362
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Thank you for your willingness to attend and participate in the joint Chanhassen City Council
and HRA meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 16. As we discussed, The HRA has been
exploring the possibility of a market rate Senior Housing Project financed by HRA issued
Housing Revenue Bonds backed by the City's General Obligation. They have completed a
market study and a feasibility study. I have previously presented information to this same
group describing the roles of the different development team members and how HRA powers
can be used to meet local housing goals. Mr. Frank Dunbar has presented information
describing his firm and some of his recent. projects.
Tire City Council expressed a desire to receive some. of this same infornmation from the
perspective of the HRA. I am sure that your experience at Washington County, Bemidgi and
Minneapolis with respect to HRA developed projects will be very informative. Your willingness
and availability is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Gary L. /fields
Vice President
t/cc: Mr. Don Ashworth, City Manager, Chanhassen
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CITY OF CHl,rvt;i�5:iciy
July 28, 1994
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
Mr. James Hofer, President
Red Cedar Cove Townhouse Association
7098 Red Cedar Cove
Excelsior, MN 55331
Dear Mr. Hofer:
I am in receipt of a copy of your letter addressed to the City of Chanhassen Planning
Commission dated July 25, 1994. Future correspondence regarding these issues should be
directed to the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission. I am happy to respond to each
of your nine questions, but would like to preface my answers with some general comments. I
am aware of your Association's interest in .bis project as I have fielded questions from your
members at public meetings and in phone conversations. The final configuration of the park
and its size (8 acres) have been confirmed, but ownership has not been transferred to the city
as of this date. Upon closing on the property, the Chanhassen Park and Recreation
Commission will initiate the public process of planning for the development of this
neighborhood park. All members of your Association are, invited to participate in this process
and will receive appropriate notice of the public meeting ring held.
Now, back to your specific questions:
1. Is the city planning an environmental ftnpact study for to ,construction of the park?
2. How will the park be patrolled after darks $rWdI it be lighted?
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a. By routine patrol or through dispatch.
b. Unknown at this time.
3. Does it make sense to build a park with lake front separated by a street? Similar
parks (Waconia) have safety problems.
Mr. James Hofer
July 28, 1994
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The commission is pondering the same question and will be addressing this situation
during the park planning process.
4. How will parking be controlled?
Parking lot and signage.
5. How will the park be cleaned and maintained? We have observed that the city is less
than effective in this task.
a. The park will be assigned a park maintenance standard including turf care,
fertilizing, litter control, pruning, disease and insect control, snow removal,
lighting (if any), surfaces, repairs, inspections, rest rooms, and any special
features.
b. I am interested in discussing this allegation with you. Please call me direct at
937 -1900 ext. 121.
6. How will park users summon emergency help if needed?
Public phones are not installed in neighborhood parks. In the event of an emergency
requiring a 911 call, a variety of scenarios typically occur:
a. Another park patron or passerby calls from a cellular phone.
b. Help is summoned from an adjoining residence.
7. Will the city provide improved fencing for our property to deter trespassers?
Unknown.
8. How will traffic problems be handled?
Traffic problems are not anticipated. Traffic counts generated from this neighborhood
park are anticipated to be less than the traffic which would be generated if single
family homes were constructed on this site.
9. How does the city justify the need for this park with the regional park just across the
lake?
This park is necessary because the next closest parks are Cathcart (across Highway 7)
and Minnewashta Regional Park. The regional park is approximately 3.5 miles away
from the new park site. The city's standard for neighborhood park density is "within
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one -half mile of every residence." The regional park and the new park also fall into
separate classifications and satisfy differing park needs.
I hope this information answers your questions. If you are in need of additional information,
please call.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
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Park and Recreation Commission
CITY OF
CHAKHASSE-N-
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
July 26, 1994
Mr. Tim Wiebe, Secretary/Treasurer
Western Area Fire Training Academy (WAFTA)
c/o City of Chaska
One City Hall Plaza
Chaska, MN 55318
Enclosure
pc: Jerry Babb, City of Mound
Ed Schukle, City of Mound
CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Federal Tax I.D. #41- 1562130
' 317 Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
(612) 452 -5000
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c/o Mr. Don Ashworth
City of Chanhassen
P. 0. Box 147
Chanhassen MN 55317
RE: GENERAL MATTERS
SERVICES RENDERED TO DATE:
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06/01/94
RNK Review RFP; correspondence to member cities.
06/06/94
RNK Telephone call from Dick Wing; correspondence - to
member cities re: status.
06/13/94
RNK Telephone call from Watertown City Administrator.
AMOUNT DUE
06/03/94 Photocopy expense.
06/03/94 Postage expense.
06/16/94 Photocopy expense.
06/16/94 Postage expense.
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
TOTAL CURRENT WORK
PREVIOUS BALANCE
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
HOURS
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TRANSPORTATION COALITION UPDATE
' 1. U.S. House of Representative Approves Funding for Highway 212
The House, as part of its markup of the National Highway System (NHS),
authorized $3.0 million for the Highway 212 project. The 212 funding is part of $900.0
million in authorizations for projects included in the bill, which has been passed by the
1 House and sent to the Senate.
Passage of the NHS bill by the Senate, however, is unlikely this year. Such issues
as health care and welfare reform could force the NHS bill to be a 1995 issue. In
addition, the Senate generally has concern regarding demonstration projects.
' Although the possibility of Senate passage is unlikely, members are encouraged
to contact Senators Durenberger and Wellstone to urge them to have the NHS bill heard
this year. The phone numbers and addresses of the Senators are as follows:
David Durenberger
1020 Plymouth Building
' 12 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 370 -3382
1- 800 - 752 -4226
Senator Paul Wellstone
' Room 10ON or 417 West Litchfield Avenue
2550 University Ave. West Willmar MN 56201
St. Paul MN 55114 (612) 231 -0001
' (612) 645 -0323
1- 800 -642 -6041
' The authorization does not mean that the $3.0 million will be readily available for
the project. The authorization will need to be converted into an appropriation by the
' House and Senate committees. The NHS legislation does allow the appropriation to be
made over three federal fiscal years (FY 1995 to FY1997).
1 2. Coalition Cooperates With Minnesota Department of Transportation In 212
Funding Study
' The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) has provided funds to
conduct a feasibility study regarding funding and funding alternatives. The study, which
will be conducted by a consultant, is being administrated by the City of Chaska, a
' coalition member. The study will attempt to determine if a toll facility or a form of public -
private partnership is feasible. In addition, the study will suggest a range of financial and
organizational structures. The study should be completed by February 1995.
3. Metropolitan Council Begins Development of 1995 -1997 Transportation
improvement Program (TIP)
The Metropolitan Council has released a draft 1995 -1997 TIP for the region. The
draft TIP:
• includes all federally funded transportation projects within the seven county
metropolitan area.
• is revised annually, but most of the federal funds have already been earmarked
for the region and have appeared in the previous (1994 -1996) TIP.
• identifies $372.0 million in projects for federal fiscal years 1995 through 1997.
The projects by work type are listed below:
1995 -1997 PROJECTS BY WORK TYPE'
(in millions)
AM - agreements
BR - bridge replacement
RC - reconstruction
RS - resurfacing
SC - safety- capacity improvements
SR - railroad safety projects
EN - enhancements
TR, CB, BT - transit subcategories
BI - bridge improvement
MC - major construction
RD - reconditioning
RX - road repair
SH - safety - hazard elimination
TM - traffic management
IVHS - intelligent vehicle highway system
11 i Source - Table 4, page 36, 1995 -1997 Tramportudon Improvement Program for the Twin Cidee Metropolitan Area.
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TOTAL
Preservation
$ 16
$ 45
$ 26
$ 87/23%
(RX, RD, RS, BI)
Preservation
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109/29%
(RC, BR)
Other
34
49
23
106/28%
(AM, TM, SC, SH ,SR ,EN, TR,
CB, BT, IVHS)
Expansion
40
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70/19%
(MC)
TOTAL
$ 132
$ 120
$ 120
$ 372
AM - agreements
BR - bridge replacement
RC - reconstruction
RS - resurfacing
SC - safety- capacity improvements
SR - railroad safety projects
EN - enhancements
TR, CB, BT - transit subcategories
BI - bridge improvement
MC - major construction
RD - reconditioning
RX - road repair
SH - safety - hazard elimination
TM - traffic management
IVHS - intelligent vehicle highway system
11 i Source - Table 4, page 36, 1995 -1997 Tramportudon Improvement Program for the Twin Cidee Metropolitan Area.
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• identifies fourteen major highway projects. Highway 212 is one of the 14
projects. The TIP must include a status report of the major highway projects.
A copy of the report is enclosed.
• recommends the following for Highway 212.
Year Let Amount Description
1995 $ 150,000 Complete left turn lane east of Walnut Street to
Co. Road 17
' 1995 2,000,000 Surcharge of Technology Drive
1996 375,000 Signal and channelization at TH 101
1997 8,000,000 New 212 ROW only.
1997 250,000 CSAH61 signal and channelization
The surcharge and right -of -way projects will use federal demonstration funds.
The public hearing for the TIP is scheduled for July 20, 1994. The Coalition will
testify at the hearing. The above schedule represents a further delay in the scheduling
' of the TH 212 construction. You are urged to write the Chair of the Transportation
Advisory Board to express your concern about the delay. Letters should be submitted
by August 1, 1994. We are concerned that Federal Demonstration Grant funds
' appropriated for TH 212 are being used on other projects and /or being put at risk by not
being used. Furthermore, not using previously appropriated funds lessens the likelihood
' of Congress appropriating additional funds. Finally, it would appear that the regional
prioritizing system does not recognize the statewide significance of major roads passing
through more than one region. Letters should be addressed to:
' Bob Owens
Acting Chair of the Transportation Advisory Board
' Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Centre
230 East 5th Street
' St. Paul MN 55101
' 4. 1994 legislature Provides No Transportation Funding Package A rDD oyes
Two Funding Studies
The 1994 Minnesota legislature tried, but did not enact a comprehensive
transportation funding bill. The legislature passed and the Governor signed legislation
establishing two transportation funding studies. One study directs the Commissioner of
Transportation to conduct a study of road pricing options. The study must include the
option of replacing the current funding system with a system based on a charge for miles
traveled. The study must be presented to the legislature by January 15, 1996. The
second piece of legislation establishes a state advisory council to be a forum for
education, discussion and advice to the legislature on financing major transportation
projects. The council must submit its report and recommendations to the legislature by
February 1, 1995.
5. Toll Road Seminar Reports on Household Survey in Southwest Corridor
The Minnesota Transportation Group (MTG) sponsored a seminar regarding toll
,
roads. The seminar was held in South St. Paul on June 29. Among the topics discussed
was a telephone survey conducted for the MTG. The telephone survey contacted four
hundred households in a portion of the Southwest Corridor (Eden Prairie, Chanhassen,
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Chaska) and an equal number in the Wakota Bridge area (South St. Paul, Inver Grove
Heights, Woodbury, Cottage Grove and Newport). The survey was conducted in October
1993. Approximately 5% of those contacted refused to take part in the 15 minute
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interview. The major findings of the survey as it relates to Highway 212 are as follows:
• There is moderate satisfaction with current traffic flow and the state
transportaion infrastructure.
• More than half (52 %) of the respondents will be likely to use TH 212 if it were
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a toll road.
• Respondents favor a toll road that would not increase taxes, would avoid
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congestion and decrease travel time.
• There was evidence in the comments of respondents that a "numbering
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acceptance" of Highway 212 congestion had occurred during the many years
of promised, but unrealized relief.
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6. Annual Meeting Set for August 19 1994. Reps. Mince and Ramstad to Speak
'
The annual meeting of the coalition will be held on Friday, August 19, 1994, at
8 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Chaska Community Center. Rep. David Minge
and Rep. Jim Ramstad have accepted invitations to attend and speak. An agenda and
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meeting notice reminder will be mailed within the next two weeks.
7. Coalition Member Met With MNDOT Staff to Review TIP
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On Tuesday, July 6, 1994, coalition members including Bob Undall and Traci
Swanson met with MNDOT District Engineer Chuck Siggerud and staff. The purpose of
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the meeting was to review the proposed Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and
advocate for inclusion of a Highway 212 construction project in the TIP. The MNDOT staff
I explained that expansion projects have a low priority and will only be funded if the project
had been started, or federal funds are available. Highway 212 is scheduled for inclusion
in the next TIP (1998) for federal Surface Transportation Project (STP) funding. The STP
' funds, however, have a $5.5 million funding cap per project. Therefore, if Highway 212
receives STP funding in 1998, it will be limited to $5.5 million. Additional funding will need
to come from state (trunk highway) and other federal sources.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN �
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 '
Mr. John Rask
1119A Huron Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Re: Letter of Employment
Dear John:
This letter is to confirm your appointment as the new Planner I for the City of Chanhassen
starting August 1, 1994. As we discussed on the phone, your starting salary will be $26,000 per
year. We also agreed that you will earn 6% hours of vacation and 8 hours of sick leave for each
month of employment. You will also be subject to a six month probationary period, after which
time your supervisor shall prepare a performance evaluation outlining your overall job
performance. A physical examination is required to measure your abilities for this position.
Please contact our Office Manager Karen Engelhardt to schedule this appointment.
I have attached a copy of the city's full benefit package. ''You are also required to follow all the
personnel policies and procedures outlined in the city's official Personnel Policy attached.
If you have any questions in regard the terms and conditions of this employment letter, please
do not hesitate to call me. Again, congratulations, and I >look forward to your first day of
working for the City of Chanhassen.
Sincerely n .
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Todd Gerhardt
Assistant City Manager
PC: Kate Aanenson, AICP, Planning Director
Don Ashworth, City Manager
Jean Meuwissen, Treasurer
Enclosure: Employment Package
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July 28, 1994 - - city 0 f _ and -
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' Honorable Mayor Don Chmiel ( Viato%ia., cZMlnnasota 553 86
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690 Coulter Drive 6 i 2 443 -23 �}aX 61 2110
' P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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' Dear Mayor Chmiel:
On hearing presentation by Lundgren Brother's Inc., and upon review, evaluation and
' discussion of the materials received from the parties involved, Victoria City Council finds the
proposal, as outlined by Lundgren Brother's attorney, unacceptable.
' The City Council of Victoria suggests that either of the following two courses of action be
pursued:
' 1. The plat and the lot within the plat of the Boley property be ad to
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conform to the municipal lines as the currently exist. (No lots would straddle
' the municipal line.)
2. A trade of property be made - Chanhassen would receive . the strip of land in
' Victoria amounting to approximately 2.83 acres and located along the western
boundary of Boley Phase I and the City of Victoria would receive outlot C the
northerly portion of Boley Phase II, amounting to approximately 1.96 acres.
The Council believes this is more than a fair proposal since it is a common P ractice in
modem platting to recognize municipal lines so that lots fall within only one municipality and
' secondly, the trade offer would result in Chanhassen receiving a net gain of .87 acres or 30%
more than Victoria.
' If you wish, I am available to discuss this matter with you in more detail and to provide
additional rationale for the City Council's position on this matter.
' Sincerely
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Mayor of Victoria
cc Don Ashworth, City Administrator, City of Chanhassen
' Miriam Porter, City Administrator, City of Victoria RECEIVED
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CITY.0F CHANHASSEIN
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Susan E. Morgan
4031 Kings Road
Excelsior, Mn 55331
474 -7365
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Environmental Quality Board
300 Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, Mn. 55155
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Enclosed is a petition requesting an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet for an area surrounding Lake St. Joe in Chanhassen,
Minnesota.
The City of Chanhassen has approved preliminary plats for two
residential developments. The developments will affect a
protected lake and its surrounding wetlands. The citizens
who have signed, believe an environmental review should be
initiated to evaluate the impact these two developments will
have on the lakes and wetlands.
The City of Chanhassen has made some provisions for storm
water run -off, however, there has been no discussion con-
cerning wildlife migration, habitat or effects on vegetation.
One of the developments has already requested wetland
alteration permits, without evaluating how the alteration
will effect the surrounding environment.
We hope this petition will be worthy of your review.
Sincerely, rye
Susan E. Morgan RECEIVED
Main petitioner
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' Separately, these projects would not present a threat
to the lake. However, the combination of the three
will have a major impact on the surface water quality
' and wildlife habitat of Lake St. Joe.
Potential Environmental Effects:
' 1. Reduction of surface water quality:
a. The detention ponds are not a proven method of
storm water management.
b. The number of detention ponds surrounding the lake
is excessive in relation to the size and class of
the lake.
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7/12/94
Title: Petition requesting an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EAW) on Lake St. Joe, its surrounding
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wetlands and connecting ponds.
Location: Lake St. Joe is located on Minnewashta Parkway
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in Chanhassen, Minnesota, Carver County.
Description: Lake St Joe is a 14 acre Natural Environment
Lake feeding into Lake Minnewashta. It's spring
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fed and is adjacent to a large area of wetlands.
The DNB's "Statewide Standards for Management
of Shoreland Areas ", states that "a natural environment
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lake is generally small, often shallow with limited
capacities for assimilating the impacts of development
and recreational use They often have adjacent lands
with substantial constraints for development such as
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high water tables, exposed bedrock, and unsuitable
soils. These lakes, particularly in rural areas,
usually do not have much existing development or
recreational use."
This petition is initiated by the potential impact
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of two developments proposed north and south of
Lake St. Joe. The Harstad Companies' development to
the north, will consist of 44+ residential homes.
The development includes 3+ detention ponds and a
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storm water run -off sewer which will all empty into
St. Joe.
The Lundgren Brothers' development to the south of
Lake St. Joe will include 33 residential homes. This
development plans 4 detention ponds. All of which
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will eventually discharge into Lake St. Joe.
Currently, there are already two detention ponds
along the east side of Lake St. Joe, which detain and
drain storm water run -off into Lake St. Joe.
' Separately, these projects would not present a threat
to the lake. However, the combination of the three
will have a major impact on the surface water quality
' and wildlife habitat of Lake St. Joe.
Potential Environmental Effects:
' 1. Reduction of surface water quality:
a. The detention ponds are not a proven method of
storm water management.
b. The number of detention ponds surrounding the lake
is excessive in relation to the size and class of
the lake.
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C. Danger of the increase usage, and drainage
of fertilizers and pesticides.
The quality and price range of the homes projected
for the Lundgren Brothers' development, in
particular, will' attract a market that will hire
services for immaculate lawn treatment. They
probably will not be interested in landscaping
naturally, chemically free.
2. Reduction of air quality.
a. 77 more homes will increase traffic and air
pollution via 100 -150 more automobiles.
3. Reduction of wildlife habitat, thereby leading to the
reduction of wildlife.
a. The recent upgrading of Minnewashta Parkway has
already lead to the loss of Lake St. Joe's
resident beaver.
b. Wildlife migration will be limited.
There is a loon which migrates between Lake St. Joe
and Lake Minnewashta. There are also 4 -5 different
varieties of ducks which migrate via St. Joe
in the spring and in the fall.
C. Deer have a migration pattern across the lake
between the Lundgren Bros. development and Harstad's
in the winter, which will be effected.
d. Since the development of Minnewashta Parkway, the
flow of fish between the lakes has diminished.
e. Increased traffic on the lake will result in
reduced fish population, if people don't practice
catch and release. The DNR refuses to stock the
lake, in that it has a tendency to freeze -out.
4. Increases noise levels
5. Loss of vegetation. Lundgren Bros. has requested
wetland alteration - permits, already, in order to
clear some of the wetland.
a. Erosion may be a problem.
b. Loss of natural filters for pesticides and fertilizer
C. Reduction of wildlife habitat.
Suggestions to help reduce impact: '
1. Reduce the number of detention ponds on Lake St. Joe.
a. Redirect some of the storm water to Lake Minnewashta, ,
or into city sewer system.
b. Locate the detention ponds further away from the
lake.
c. Maintain the ponds more often than usual. '
d. Investigate other methods of dealing with storm
water.
2. Government agencies /bodies should not authorize ,
wetland alteration permits without committing to an EAW
a. Builders construct within existing limits.
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3. Post signage on Lake St. Joe telling the public
about the Natural Environment Lake classification.
a. Signage requesting people to practice catch
and release.
b. Signage requesting people to refrain from
putting "bodily fluids" into the lake (You'd
be amazed how many men relieve themselves in
the lake).
4. Have the city request that lake conservation measures
be stated in each of the developments' covenants.
a. Restricting use of certain fertilizers and
pesticides.
b. No dumping of hazardous or foreign materials
into storm drains or sewers.
5. Post Minnewashta Parkway with "No Parking" signs
in order to reduce the amount of traffic possible
in the public access, or near the lake.
6. Limit the number of boats on the lake at one time.
7. Close the public access (Only as a last resort).
8. Form a lake association consisting of the residents
living on the lake.
a. Presently, I am the steward of Lake St. Joe.
As a member of Lakewatch, a program of the
Freshwater Foundation, I record secchi disk
readings, temperature, water levels and wildlife
sightings. If we generate more interest, perhaps,
that will lead to more awareness and conservation.
9. Request the DNR to resume stocking the lake.
a. Perhaps have the city collect a special assessment
from the developers to cover. the cost of maintaining
the lake.
The established residents along Minnewashta Parkway, Kings
Road and the Red Cedar Cove area, were drawn here because of
the lake quality. Lake St. Joe will definitely be a factor
in drawing new residents to the Lundgren Bros. and Harstad Cos'
developments. If we can't keep it healthy, then we've lost
a major benefit to the developers and to the community as a
whole.
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4031 Kings Road
Excelsior, Mn 55331
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outhwest Corridor
Transportation Coalition
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"Working to improve Highways 5 and 212."
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TO: Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition Members
FROM: Bob Lindall
DATE: July 29, 1994
RE: Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Southwest Corridor Transportation Coalition will be held:
Friday, August 19, 1994
(Please note meeting location change.)
at the
Chaska .Community Center (map enclosed)
1661 Park Ridge Drive
in
the Community Room
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Your attendance Is encouraged. RECEIVED
A U C 01 1994
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MAP FOR CHASKA MEETING
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• At Engler Blvd. turn east (left)
• At Park Ridge Drive turn left (first left)
CENTER IS AT TOP OF HILL
From Glencoe, Mi nneapolis or St. Paul on Hiahwav 212
• Go north on 41
(Intersection is in downtown Chaska)
• At Engler Blvd. turn east (right)
• At Park Ridge Drive turn left (first left)
CENTER IS AT TOP OF HILL
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Kitty Sitter, Senior Linkage Line Coordinator
DATE: July 28, 1994
SUBJ: Senior Linkage Line Update
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Attached is a summary report for the first year of business for the Senior Linkage Line.
a
This report was presented to the Carver County Board of Commissioners on July 19, 1994.
An account of that meeting was written for the Chanhassen Villager appearing on July 21 and
is included at the end of this report.
I offer this summary to you and the, members of the City-Council for perusal and review. I
am available to give you further explanation if needed.4:
SENIOR LINKAGE LINE CARVER COUNTY
FIRST YEAR SUMMARY: JULY 1994
1. MISSION OF THE SENIOR LINKAGE LINE (SLL) PROGRAM: ,
The mission of the SLL Network is to promote comprehensive access to service
information for older adults or those seeking service information on their behalf.
2. GOALS OF THE SLL PROGRAM:
In conjunction with the statewide senior service information and referral network, '
to continue growth and enhancement of a telephone "network" of service
providers, identified in each community to serve as information and referral
specialists for their corrnnunity. '
Promote interaction and cooperative planning among service providers to
strengthen the overall information and referral system as it pertains to the needs ,
of senior citizens.
3. SITE SPECIFIC GOALS FOR CARVER COUNTY I
See appendix 3-A and 3 -B
4. CURRENT STRUCTURE '
A. Monday - Friday, 9:00 am.- 4:00 p.m., all year except holidays
B. Chanhassen Senior Center located at Chanhassen City Hall '
C. Staff:
Kitty Sitter, Paid Coordinator 15 -20 hrs./wk. '
Helen Nielsen- Eckstein, Paid Title V Aide 17.5 hrs./wk.
Betty Bragg, Volunteer 3.5 hrs./wk. (weekly)
Lola Kagol, Volunteer 3.5 hrs./wk. (2-4 times month) '
Fred Prinz, Volunteer 3.5 hrs,/wk. (twice month)
5. CUSTOMERS
,
A. Who are they? Appendix 5-A
B. Where are they? Appendix 5-B
'
C. What do they want? Appendix 5-C
'
6. FIRST YEAR TRACK RECORD
A. Calls received. Appendix 6-Al and A2
,
B. How do we compare? Appendix 6-B
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C. Quarterly program statistics. Appendix 6-C
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Senior Linkage Line: ' July 1994 Report page 2
7. CONNECTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
A. Benefitting agencies and individuals.
B. Researching needs:
C. Marketing success. Appendix 7-C
B. PARTNERS IN OUR FUTURE
A. State SLL:
- publicity increases
- volunteers pave the way
B. SAEL and Chore Corps
- a need is met
9. ADDMONAL QUESTIONS?
*A personal thank you to Vickie Peterson for supporting the Senior Linkage Line Carver County
site. Her concern for seniors and dedication to improving their lives has been an important part
in the success of the Senior Linkage Line!
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SITE SPECIFIC GOALS FOR CARVER COUNTY SLL: 1993 -94
STAFF GOAL: To recruit and support staff for the SLL serving
Carver County.
OUTCOME #1. The phone line will be staffed with paid staff and
volunteer staff, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m., located at Senior Center in Chanhassen.
OUTCOME #2. Staff will be knowledgeable about procedures
specific to SLL.
OUTCOME #3. Staff will be knowledgeable in the use of SLL
equipment.
OUTCOME #4. Staff will be knowledgeable about a variety of
services available in the county.
OUTCOME #5. Staff will be enthusiastic about their job, which
will in turn encourage involvement from potential
staff and customers.
SYSTEM GOAL: To maintain the technical and networking operation
of the SLL system.
OUTCOME #1. County agencies will be consistently updated in the
SLL network.
OUTCOME #2. The SLL equipment will be operable on a daily basis.
OUTCOME #3. The coordinator will be familiar with other SLL
sites and how the overall system operates.
PUBLICITY GOAL: To publicize the SLL program to the senior
citizens, adult children, and senior service
providers of Carver County.
OUTCOME #1. The community of adult members in the county will be
aware of the SLL phone number and know how it can be
useful to them. (customer oriented)
OUTCOME #2. County community agencies with services for Seniors,
public or private, will have the opportunity for a
two way network with SLL. (provider oriented)
OUTCOME #3. The county -wide community will be enthusiastic about
the SLL purpose and support it.
*See attached sheets outlining •evidence of completion" of goals
and areas for improvement. These assessments were done in January
1994 to review progress to that date.
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EVIDENCE
OF COMPLETION OF SLL STAFF GOAL:
(Has
strategy been accomplished ?)
Phone calls are answered M -F 9 -4 by SLL
Carver County
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paid and volunteer staff or are following
absentee plan.
1
Customer requests are dealt with within 2
follow up occurs.
days and
Accurate referral /solutions are recorded,
showing staff
1
proficiency in use of equipment operation.
✓
Monthly office reports on volunteer hours
are on file.
Ne.(S 0..f _ i 6 rAportfs a-m ^&t "%AAL)
Agency fliers are available to staff.
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A list of potential volunteers exists and is used to
1 replace retiring volunteers.
✓ Volunteer recognition occurs formally once a year as
1 well as celebrated informally throughout the year.
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EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION OF SLL SYSTLN GOAL: '
✓ Monthly "data base" and "referral" forms are filed.
✓ Existing and new agencies are updated in the system. '
✓ Equipment instructions are visible (or available in a
file) during operating hours. ,
Problems with equipment are addressed and confirmed with
a fix -it date.
Staff can perform a TDD conversation with Sister
Florentine. I
Coordinator attends regular meetings with Sr. Resources,
the County, and the City: (ate S '
' EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION OF SLL PUBLICITY GOAL:
Pa'° The phone line is used by customers.
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' pecial needs equipment (TDD) is in use.
Written information is publisbed in area newspapers and
newsletters.
- tfv � *- • bw1,A SLL booth is visible at local fairs /events.
' Fliers are available and distributed to potential
customers.
' SLL con�ln�'s
' -•� New agencies contact SLL to register services.
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WHO IS OUR CUSTOMER?
Profile by Age
rv,pe�x. � —q I
Month/Year
Self /Spouse
Child/Other
Friend
Agency
Unknown
Jul./1993
9
1
7
Aug/1993.
7
1
1
7
Sept. /1993
14
2
1
9
Oct./1993
13
3
1
3
1
Nov. /1993
7
2
7
Dec. /1993
6
1
3
Jan./1994
11
2
9
Feb. /1994
13
2
1
6
Mar. /1994
12
2
2
4
Apr. /1994
28
5
1
5
May /1994
23
2
1
7
Jun. /1994
17
8
4
15
TOTALS
160
31
12
82
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WHO IS OUR CUSTOMER?
Profile by Location - Carver County Cities
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4
M
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9
4
A
P
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10
4
M
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11
4
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99
4
T
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Carver
0
Chanhassen
4
10
10
7
7
8
9
11
27
10
14
117
Chaska
3
2
1
1
1
4
1 3
1
2
4
9
30
Cologne
1
1
2
East Union
0
Hamburg
0
Mayer
0
New Germany
0
Norwood
1
1
2
Victoria
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
8
Waconia
1
2
2
3
4
4
16
Watertown
1
1
1
2
S
Young America
0
WHO IS OUR CUSTOMER? 1' � ,-
Profile by Location - Cities Outside of Carver County
Throughout the year, there were 18 calls made for a " client" in another city. Of those calls:
4 were from Carver County residents/professionals calling for someone living within Carve r County.
6 were from Carver County residents/professionals calling for someone living outside Carver County. ,
6 were from non -Carver County residents/professionals calling for someone living within Carver County.
2 were from non -Carver County residents/professionals calling for someone outside Carver County.
A
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3
S
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P
9
3
O
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T
9
3
N
O
V
11
3
D
E
C
9
3
J
A
N
99
4
F
E
B
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4
M
A
R
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4
A
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1
4
M
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99
4
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4
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Alexandria
1
1
Bloomington
1
1
2
Columbia Hts.
1
1
Eden Prairie
1
1
1
1
4
Excelsior
3
1
2
1
1
3
1
3
15
Fridley
1
1
Glencoe
1
1
Hopkins
1
1
1
3
Lester Prairie
1
1
Mankato
1
1
Minneapolis
1
1
2
2
6
Minnetonka
1
1
Roseville
1
1
St. Paul
1
1
2
Savage
1
1
Shakopee
1
1
Vadnais Hts.
1
1
2
White Bear Lake
1
1
WMmar
1
1
Unknown
2
2
1
3
4
10
22
Throughout the year, there were 18 calls made for a " client" in another city. Of those calls:
4 were from Carver County residents/professionals calling for someone living within Carve r County.
6 were from Carver County residents/professionals calling for someone living outside Carver County. ,
6 were from non -Carver County residents/professionals calling for someone living within Carver County.
2 were from non -Carver County residents/professionals calling for someone outside Carver County.
IDENTIFIED NEEDS - CARVER COUNTY lwtnou C S- L
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M
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4
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M
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4
T
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Adult Day Care
1
1
2
4
Case Management
1
1
1
1
3
7
Chore
2
1
3
5
3
4
3
8
14
1
4
48
Counseling/Mental Health
Employment
1
2
1
1
1
3
9
Financial
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
9
Housing
2
4
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
4
8
29
Insurance
Legal
1
1
1
1
4
2
4
14
Medical
1
5
4
1
1
3
3
18
Ombudsman
1
1
2
Nutrition
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
11
Recreation/Education/Center/Def. Driving/Tax
4
1
7
6
5
3
6
8
8
9
17
16
90
Support
1
3
1
1
6
Respite/Visitor
2
4
2
1
1
3
2
3
18
Phone Reassurance
I
1
Transportation
3
4
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
20
Volunteer
3
2
1
1
1 1
1
9
Address/Phone Numbers
3
1
1
1
5
1
1
2
15
Other
8
4
1
1
6
20
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Medioal Nutrition
Phone tr Recreation
Support Group Taxes
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Adult Day Care Advocacy
Case it rO. Chore
Counseimp DisabWty
Education Emplormerd
Finances Respite
Hwr*Care Moosup
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tnauranoe Legal
Medioal Nutrition
Phone tr Recreation
Support Group Taxes
Telephone Support Trarraportadon Volunteerism
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(Describe)
2.
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3.
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2.
3.
1
4.
• ' • ' • 0 Yes O No
Fopowilp Dates: 1.
2.
(Record notes on bock of this form) '
Found SLL by-
O Brochure O Newspaper O TV O Rodin
O Friend/FomNy 0 Aoency 0 Other SLL '
O Presentation 13 Eldercare Locator O Other
�1.
Senior Linkage Line Monthly Re2ort
nth /Year June. 1994 Monthly Total of Calls: 44
.te: Carver Countv Monthly Total of Requests: 52
Relationship of caller to Client
Needs Identified
Follow -up '
Adult Day Care
Not needed .
Self 17
Case Management/
Caller refused
Relative
Protective Services 3 _
Appropriate referral verified
Spouse
Chore /Housekeeping 4
Counseling /Mental Health/
Found service through other than
Child Z.
Chemical Dependency
SLL
Employment �_
Follow -up pending 5
Grandchild
Entitlements
Referred to other SLL site
Financial Assistance
No known resource available
Sibling
Housing (assis living, sub-
Specify:
sidized, foster, nursing) a
Unknown /Other ,!�
Insurance /Medicare
ch_ ore & housing_ources difficul
Legal /Consumer Complaints _ 4
'riend 4
Medical - Adaptive Equip.
Medical - Prescriptions 3_
.gency 15-
Ombudsman /Advocacy _I
Nutrition 2
ether
Rec. /Ed. /Senior Ctr/
Defensive Driving 16 _
Inknown
Support Groups I
Respite _3
referred to SLL Bv : Telephone Reassurance Number of agencies receiving
Transportation 1 referrals as
'riend /Family 8 Visitor
Volunteerism
►they local SLL 4 Knew name of the agency,
wanted address /phone 2_ Coordinating OFFICE USE below:
.gency /Church /Clinic 15 Other Requests
R. Total Number of calls this year
Print _ 15_ ResourceFair _ to date: 180.
T.V. Presentation 1_
Radio Other
Total Number of requests this
year to date: 205
tate Sr. Linkage Line
ldercare Locator
ther /Unknown 1 _
'�pe+w4 6 -A3�
MONTH
CALLS
REQUESTS
JUN 93
17
19
JUL 93
17
23
AUG 93
16
19
SEP 93
26
28
OCT 93
21
28
NOV 93
17
17
DEC 93
10
10
JAN 94
22
26
FES 94
22
24
MAR 94
20
27
APR 94
39
41
MAY 94
33
34
JUN 94
44
51
'June was a 2 week operation. Other months.were full month operation
PROGRAM WIDE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION 6 -
Number of Calls/Number of Requests
SITE/STARTDATE
MONTH OF OPERATION DURING FIRST YEAR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Total
So. Mpls./July '91
92/95
55/57
46/57
41/44
57/57
86/92
100/109
83/90
148/166
88/95
118/118
113/114
1027/110
'NW Hemp " n/july
77/96
4
57/57
44/54
86/94
86/101
99/99
107/113
86/92
51151
1021102
1021106
967/1035
967/1035
2 S. HamepayOcK. '9f
65/67
96/110
110/123
1 14/128
113/122
150/163
150/180
195/227
107/114
116/135
128/148
105/129
1449/1646
No. Mpls./Aug. '92
20124
45145
42/53
46/50
22/27
34/34
28/32
37/40
43/48
31/32
34/34
36/39
418/458
: MPL sJA ug. '92
13/15
2428
19/19
1580
11/11
8/8
9N
3/6
9/13
12/12
5/5
10 /10
138/156
er CoAuly '93
1723
16/19
2688
21/28
17/17
10 /10
=8
22/24
20/27
39/41
33/34
44/51
287/330
r Brooklyn Omer. Brooklyn Part, CWrnpiin. Corcoran, Crystal, Dayton, Golden Valley, Hanover, Hasson. Maple Grove, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, Robbinsdz
and Rogers are inchded in dds category.
2 Bloomingkm% Eden Prairie. F na and Richfield are included in this category.
16 T he West Metro General Line (which now covers West Hennepin, Anoka and Scott Counties) is not included in these first year slallstics.
Y%f^AA�r 1. -
PROGRAM WIDE QUARTERLY STATISTICS SUMMARY
Calls/Requests
SITE
APR. - JUN. '93
JUL. - SEP. '94
OCT. - DEC. '93
JAN. - MAR. '94
APR. - JUN. '94
Approximate
West Metro
(general)
685/871
716/188
873/923
770/847
705/773
South Mpls.
278/340
292/303
271/274
243/256
284/293
NW Hennepin
206/221
247/276
554/594
291/354
278/327
So. Hennepin
315/356
360/395
374/392
454/495
500/523
North Mpls.
92/100
98/100
91/95
153/164
153/158
East Mpls.
26/26
24/24
14/14
22/22
31/31
Carver County
17/19
(2 aks. only)
59/10
48/55
64/19
116/126
TOTALS
1619/1933
1796/1956
2225/2347
1997/2217
2067/2228
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SENIOR LINKAGE LINE IS NOT...
... the Lifeline system, which is an emergency medical health equipment &=ssory that a
person wears.
... just a phone directory service.
... only for seniors to use.
SENIOR LINKAGE LINE IS...
... a free phone call to answer questions about senior services, both public and private;
... a direct and quick route to cut through the red tape and reach the help you need;
... a friendly service available to anyone to use, whether it's for yourself,
a family member, or even a friend;
... a way to take action and solve your current concerns, or to plan for the future.
DOES THIS SOUND TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?
DIAL 937 -0095 or 1 -800- 278 -8089 to find out
how we can be of help.
We can also connect you to "The Bulletin Board," a recorded message that lists updated announce-
ments on senior activities throughout Carver County, as well as a variety of historical facts, jokes, and
other miscellaneous information and tips.
If you require services outside of Carver County, SENIOR
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CARVER COUNTY AND
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A PRESENT:!
It's a new free service from the
CARVER COUNTY
SENIOR LINKAGE LINE
Next time you call us, ask to hear
"Tbe Bulletin Board ".
Our friendly and helpful staff will
play a recorded message for you
that may include
• a health tip
• a joke
• an historical fact
• current happenings at senior
centers in our county
• and other tidbits we think
you'll find interesting.
The "Bulletin Board" is only
available during staffed office
hours of M -F, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.,
but you may call anytime with your
questions and leave us a message.
And of course, our regular
confidential service continues
which allows you to speak
directly to our staff about
information and connections to
senior services near you.
In Carver County call:
937 -0095 or
1. 800 - 278 -8089
To be aired June 6 - June 19, 1994
GREETINGS FROM THE SENIOR LINKAGE LING
CARVER COUNTY BULLETIN BOARD.
'
Our nation's birthday is in less than a month and we'll all be
celebrating! If you know someone who will be celebrating their
birthday that is 80 years or older, you can request a card be sent
,
to them from the White House. Requests should be sent to:
Attention: Greetings
President of the United States
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Washington, D.C. 20500
It's the summer season of concerts in the parks! We know of two
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concerts coming up in June. On June 23 at 7 :00 p.m., Chanhassen
will host the first of their Lawn Chair Lyrics concerts with the
island music of the Cyril Paul Band. It will take place on the
,
corner of 78th Street and Kerber Blvd. in Chanhassen. On Saturday,
June 25 from 4 p.m. to midnight, Chaska will host bands, food, and
entertainment at the City Hall Plaza. Big Band and Jazz music will
occur from 4 -4:45 p.m. that evening and there is a small admission
'
fee. For more information, stay on the phone after these messages
and our staff can give you more details.
,
Have you planted flowers or vegetables this spring? One of our
friends from Victoria sends this advice: It's best not to water
your plants at night. They don't like to have their feet wet while
,
they're sleeping.
The folks out at Carver County Care Center in Young America are. '
holding a Summer Festival on Tuesday, June 21 from 12 - 2:00 p.m.
The fundraiser will include bingo, a craft and bake sale, and a
quilt raffle. Lunch will also be available for purchase. The ,
Center is located at 232 Main St. in Young America and they invite
you to bring your friends for a great afternoon.
The Chanhassen Senior Center is celebrating their 2nd anniversary '
on July 5 with free bingo and refreshments. Reservations for bingo
are requested and my-do so by staying on the phone after these '
messages. ara loin tw.ktn at 1*;.$ iiw%e.
OUR NEXT NEW MESSAGE FOR THE BULLETIN BOARD CAN BE BEARD '
BEGINNING.June 20.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORNATION ABOUT ANY OF TODAY•S ITMIS OR '
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OTHER SENIOR SERVICES,... OR =F YOU SAVE A
SUGGESTION FOR A FUTURE MESSAGE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD, JUST STAY
ON THE PHONE AND OUR STAFF WILL SELP YOU. '
THANKS FOR USING THE SENIOR LINKAGE LINE AND CALL VS AGAIN.
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Don't kno where to I
Se Linkage Line has the answers
By Dean Trippler
In the basement of Chanhassen
City Hall, at the Chanhassen Senior
Center, a friendly voice is there to help
those with senior - related problems
and questions.
Up for nearly a year now, the Se-
nior Linkage Line is a high -tech data
base run by volunteers who are con -
cemed and willing to help out fellow
senior citizens and their families and
friends.
Kitty Sitter, who is the coordina-
tor ofthe program, said there are three
senior volunteers and one paid aide
who man the telephones and take up
to 30 calls each month since the line
opened last June. The callers may be
local seniors, those with elderly par-
ents or other agencies searching for
answers or at least a point in the right
direction in finding answers to basic
questions. Calls have been for medi-
cal information, chore services, trans-
portation, adult day care, legal issues,
tax assistance, defensive driving
classes — anything related to grow-
ing older or having a parent or loved
one grow older.
"We determine their needs, and
once we find out what they're look-
ing for, we'll do the research dmgh
our data base," Siner faido1'tiietJni=
puter that lists hundreds of agencies
and programs available for senior citi-
zens. After finding out where seniors
or family members can call for their
particular need, the staff at the Senior
Linkage Line relays the information
A follow -up call is usually made t
find out if, in the end, the initial ques
tions were answered.
An enhancement due to debts
soon on the system will be a bulletin
board feature. A pre- recorded mes-
sage on health tips, jokes, and senior
events will be accessed by calling the
Senior Linkage Line and asking for
the bulletin board. That service is set
to start sometime this month, Sitter
said.
"We really want to have someone
talk to a caller in person," Sitter said
of the lack of voice mail on the sys-
tem. "We want to keep that human
element, and we're trying to be more
than the Yellow Pages. We're trying
to get the personal touch in ft."
ure
Another new feat ofthe senior
Linkage Line will be a partnership
with Chore Corps, a group ofprivate
businesses that offer volunteer ser-
vices for seniors, such as Taking yards,
washing windows, etc. No date has
been set for that alliance, though
"We got involved because of se -
nior requests," Sitter said of the data
base service. "The seniors are con -
cemed about each other and want a
service like this.-
-' Siniilirly, the volunteers at`the
Senior Linkage Line get a satisfaction
from helping others.
"Seniors can get a lot ofhelp in a
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ot of different ways," said Helen
Nielsen - Eckstein who answers phone
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calls for the Senior Linkage Line, "It's
o satisfying to know you're helping
somebody."
And for Fred prim, a volunteer,
t the same can be said.
"I'm giving back to society a
little," he said. "I've got the time
now.
The Senior Linkage Line is a co- :1
operative effort of Carver County 1
Social Services and the city of k
Chanhassen. The city provides the
space within the Chanhassen Senior
Center and equipment, while the
county distributes funds to project 't
from the Minnesota Board of Aging. A The Senior Linkage Line is a program I
Of Senior Resources and the St. Paul t
United Way made possible through a
grant from the Metropolitan Area 'I
Agency an Aging, under a plan ap. -.
proved by the Minnesota Board on -
SSmw said the data base is updated st
every two to duee months. The oocr- r! .
dmatots ofthe program keep in touch c
with other service providers to ascer 0'
Min what services are needed by se-
niors. �I
"People think (die Senior Linkage
Line) is only for seniors, but we en-
courage fiends and family to call,
too, she said. - a
You can reach the Senior Linkage
Line by calling 937.0095 or I.800-
273.3089. Hours re from 9 a.m. to 4
p -m- Monday through Friday.
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Senior citizens call up for armswers
to a variety of questions like "Where
is the newest senior citizen center'!".
or "Where is then senior housing
availible7" 'Throughout the past few
months, calb to the Senor Linkage
.i.iWmanaged outofthe Chanhassen
SawCoW. have increased. In 6d,
In Juume, the aalls sheet doubled.
The Senior Linkage Line, which
has been operating for a year, Is a free
iervioe for pniors in the county. Staff
:wfmd answerphone Ipres acrd
research ngniries from Carver
bounty for citizens as well as
-people mgonbehdfofseniorreb-
$1vgs or friends.
• Vol or Kitty Sitter, Senior
coordinator, answer the
lineibme6orq 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
- llrough Friday. If the Iwo is busy or
jf sonmeaw calls after- hours, people
'hM leate a Voice -mail message. .
� Sitter reported on the number of
. Mbrs a• Tuesday's County Board
A ` -A
&%' meetin. o callers come from
h , probably because the
Linkage Line is run out of the local
seniorcenter. Sitterreportedthstcalb
are also mcr a sma from Chaska and
Waconia. There is still not a Inge
om
number of callers 6 the smaller
communities in the western pert ofthe
county, and,she told commissioners
that there will have to be a continued
effort to inform the public about the
Some ofthe calls arealso ;�
6m county, o outside the co even
theymay helpscouatymi�-
dent. Sitter�p a example of s son
ordaughteradiingou OfapW-
. She predicted that numbers fim
all across the county will increase as
more people learn about the system
duvio "word of mouth." Sitter said
that i son)eone's neighbor is success-
ful in gaining information. there's a
chance dot pMou will also call do
Lieka�s Line.
She explained the w pro-
gym, tell' commioners them it is
"more = a Yellow Pages ser-
vice " Sitter said that often phone In-
quiries required additional follow -up
calk by volunteers to vario agat-
cies. For example, if. a caller from
tewdmeroouuty calls die Linkage Line. '
volunteer wmll tell about a closer
Linkage Line dot will offer more lo-
calized information. . .
The county's Linkag Line is
waking so well that Anoka County
Is going to be follow r'� dine model as
it sets up a phone line for seniors:
Starting this fall, Linkage Line
volunteers will be fielding calls for
Chore CoM Seniors Agenda for
Independent Living (SAIL) program.
Chore Cap is a dart Parks up
chores semors need dome with wprk-
as to do the tasks.
The Senior Linkage I* number
Is 14MW27 8-8089.