2. Allocation of Year XVII Comm Dev block grant funds CITYOF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
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1 MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Paul Krauss, Planning Director ,
DATE: March 20, 1991
SUBJ: CDBG Allocation for Year XVII
As the City Council is aware, Chanhassen receives an annual
allocation of CDBG funding. This is a federal program that is
administered by Hennepin County. Each year we are required to
develop and submit a funding program outlining eligible activities
and cost for City Council approval and for approval by the County
under HUD guidelines.
1 Eligible activities are limited to the following categories:
1. Support of low to moderate income housing programs.
2 . Neighborhood revitalization.
3 . Economic development resulting in job opportunities for
low and moderate income persons.
4 . Public facilities and improvements.
5. Provision of public services for low and moderate income
' persons.
6. Removal of architectural barriers to handicapped access.
During Year XVI (spring, 1990) the city funded the following
programs:
1. South Shore Senior Center - $7,212.
2 . Senior Center Facility (undetermined senior programs for
1 later recommendation by the newly created Senior
Commission) $26, 112
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tMidway through Year XVI the City Council approved the reallocation
of unexpended Year XV funds. This money had been allocated to low
income housing rehab programs but had not been used for several
years, most likely due to the very strict income guidelines. The
City Council acted to reallocate the funds. The amount $11, 250 was
set aside to purchase a handicapped accessible fishing pier for
Lake Susan Park with the remaining $5,898 allocated towards the
acquisition of a well equipped, handicapped accessible tot lot in
City Hall Park. The tot lot program was viewed as a phased
acquisition since total required funding was anticipated to be
approximately $30, 000. In addition some of the funding was to be
obtained from private donations.
At the current time Year XV and XVI programs are on track. The
$26, 112 in Year XVI Senior funding remains unspent and we must have
eligible work under contract by no later then December 31, 1991 or
we lose the funds. The Senior Commission has requested that the
City use the funds to undertake specific and well detailed studies
of the feasibility of senior housing and a senior center. It is
estimated that these studies will cost between $7,500 - $10, 000
each. They will be used to start the long range (.3-6 year) process
of undertaking these projects if there is support and they prove to
be feasible. Staff will be requesting reallocation of these funds
' at an upcoming public hearing. The balance of the money will
likely be recommended for use on other senior programs that are
reviewed by the Senior Commission.
For the Year XVII staff is making the following funding
recommendations:
' 1. $7,573 to the South Shore Senior Center.
2 . $20, 000 to complete development of the handicapped
' accessible tot lot in City Center Park.
3 . $5, 000 to make Old Village Hall handicapped accessible.
1 4 . $3, 000 to Sojourn Senior Daycare Center for acquisition
of 2 wheelchairs, a dishwasher, outdoor furniture and to
allow them to construct a partition to separate the
center from the main church building to reduce conflicts
between the different uses in the building.
5. $1,970 for staff time associated with the development of
a Senior Services brochure for Chanhassen residents. .
TOTAL EXPENDITURE - $37,543
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Explanation of Funding Proposals ,
1. The city has traditionally funded the South Shore Center in
conjunction with a number of other communities. Their request
(see attached letter) is consistent with previous funding
levels with a minor increase for inflation. The Center is
heavily utilized by Chanhassen residents even though it is not
located in the City. The Senior Commission has set a goal for
continued support of the Center until such time as Chanhassen
is able to open its own.
2 . The tot lot program is an innovative one that is designed to
be of benefit to both handicapped and able bodied children
(see attached memo from the Park and Recreation Supervisor) .
It is designed so that all children can use it without
'limitations. The program is being coordinated with the school
districts to maximize use. There has also been approximately
$4, 000 in private donations contributed to support the
program.
3 . Old Village Hall is a public meeting space whose use is
limited by its lack of handicapped accessibility. The funds
would be used to design and construct an architecturally
appropriate ramp and make any other building changes
considered nedessary.
4 . The Sojourn program relocated into Chanhassen a short time
ago, although they have operated in the area for almost five
years. They operate out of a space in the Holy Cross Lutheran
Church. The program serves the needs of up to 18 elderly
persons and their families including a number of Chanhassen
residents. The program allows people to take care of their
elderly relatives who need some amount of care while allowing
them to continue to manage their own lives and 11 responsibilities (refer to attached letter) . Their requests
are relatively small but appear to be reasonable. The Senior
Commission recommended approval of funds to be used to acquire
two wheelchairs, outdoor furniture and a portable dishwasher
to help them with their meal service. Due to funding
availability, staff is also recommending funding to be used to
construct a doorway to separate the center from the church.
They have found that their activities sometimes conflict and
all will benefit from the physical and sound separation that
will result. Their request also includes identification
signage for the program. The number of signs being requested
may violate the sign ordinance. Thus, some reprogramming of
the funds may be required. Staff can work out the details. '
5. The Senior Services brochure was identified as one of the
needs in the Senior Needs Study. Chanhassen Seniors often are
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' unaware of what services are offered or where they should turn
to for information or assistance. We have found that there is
no one source of information. The brochure will provide a
complete listing of information and programs available to
seniors. The brochure will be updated annually. The funds
will be used to pay for staff time in developing the brochure.
' Under program guidelines the City will bear the cost of
printing and distribution.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the following funding
' schedule for allocation of Year XVII CDBG Funds:
1. $7,573 to the South Shore Senior Center.
' 2 . $20, 000 to complete development of the handicapped
accessible tot lot in City Center Park.
3 . $5, 000 to make Old Village Hall handicapped accessible.
4. $3, 000 to Sojourn Senior Daycare Center for acquisition
of 2 wheelchairs, a dishwasher and to allow them to
construct a partition to separate the center from the
main church building to reduce conflicts between the
different uses in the building.
5. $1,970 for staff time associated with the development of
a Senior Services brochure for Chanhassen residents.
' TOTAL ALLOCATION - $37, 543
' ATTACHMENTS
1. CDBG Year XVII Allocation List.
2 . CDBG Program Changes.
3 . CDBG Objectives.
4 . Letter from Senior Community Services dated February 14 , 1991.
5. Letter from Sojourn Adult Program dated March 20, 1991.
' 6. Memo and attachments from Todd Hoffman dated March 14, 1991.
7. Memo from Paul Krauss dated September 6, 1990.
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PLANNING ALLOCATIONS
YEAR XVII (1991)
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM
YEAR XVII
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Community ALLOCATION
Brooklyn Center 215,761 II Brooklyn Park 330,324
Champlin 40,924
Chanhassen 37,543
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- Corcoran 35,243
Crystal 125,586
Dayton 27,661
Deephaven 17,919
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Eden Prairie 79,870
Edina 149,973
Excelsior 15,101 II Golden Valley 75,681
Greenfield 8,401
Greenwood 3,553
Hanover 5,834
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Hassan 13,445
' Hopkins 100,957
Independence 16,278 • '
Long Lake 6,989
Loretto 1,733
Maple Grove 101,154
Maple Plain 7,600
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Medicine Lake 1, 685
Medina 14,963
Minnetonka 136,906
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Minnetonka Beach 851
Minnetrista 21,870
Mound 69,424 I
New Hope 121,179
Orono 26,175
Osseo 19,672 11 Richfield 182,807
Robbinsdale 69,401
Rockford 20,786
Rogers 7,543 II Shorewood 23,362
Spring Park 10,083
St. Anthony 28,457 II St. Bonifacius 7,883
St. Louis Park 225,641
Tonka Bay 5,849
Wayzata 17,875
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Woodland 3,656
Total 2,433,600 1
Hennepin County 270,400
Total Allocation - 2,704,000 1
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S.566, NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT
PASSED BY CONGRESS OCTOBER 27, 1990
• Provides authorizations of: FY 1991 - $3.137 billion
' FY 1992 - $3.272 billion
• Requires that 70 percent of grant funds, in the aggregate over a three-
year period, must be used for activities benefitting low- and moderate-
!' income persons.
• Authorizes adding program income to the annual CDBG allotment for
purposes of calculating the 15 percent cap on public services.
• Establishes the eligibility of using funds for economic development to
' permit assistance to for-profit entities when it is appropriate to carry
out a project to minimize displacement of existing businesses and jobs in
neighborhoods and to create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income
persons.
11 • Makes homeownership a direct eligible activity (i.e. one that does not
require implementation by a neighborhood non-profit) . Eligible under-
takings include subsidizing interest rates, financing acquisitions,
acquiring indirect guarantees for mortgage financing from private
lenders, providing up to 50 percent of any downpayment, and paying
' reasonable closing costs. The provision sunsets in FY 1992 unless HUD-
determines that an additional year is needed because the Home Investment
Partnership Act program is not fully implemented.
• Requires HUD to withhold funds from participant jurisdictions which have
not adopted and will not enforce a policy prohibiting use of excessive
force by law enforcement agencies against non-violent civil rights
demonstrators.
• Requires the development of a five-year Comprehensive Housing Afford-
' ability Strategy.
• Requires the assessment of community development needs and the identi-
fication of the strategies that would satisfy those needs.
' • Authorizes $300 million annually for Section 108 loan guarantees.
' • Expands the Section 108 loan guarantee program to permit borrowing up
to five times the local annual grant. Permits HUD to assist with the
repayment of principal and interest because of circumstances of extreme
hardship beyond the control of the issuer. Authorizes HUD to carry out
training in the use of this guarantee program.
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YEAR XVII (1991) URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM
Community Development Block Grant funds may be used to support a wide range of
housing and community development activities. The Statement of Objectives
provides a framework for use by Urban Hennepin County participants in develop-
ing local community development programs. Urban Hennepin County objectives
are supportive of the national CDBG objectives and are intended to illustrate
their application to the satisfaction of the short-term and long-term housing
and community development needs of Urban Hennepin County.
The national objectives of the CDBG program are: developing viable urban ,
communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and
expanded economic opportunities principally for low and moderate income
persons; aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; and
meeting other community development needs having a particular urgency.
Each activity carried out with CDBG funds must, of course, be eligible under
program regulations (24 CFR 570) as well as fundable pursuant to a national
program objective.
The Urban Hennepin County CDBG objectives are presented by major program '
subheadings. They are highlighted under the subheading.
ADMINISTRATION
The CDBG program requires that Urban Hennepin County maximize the benefit of
available funds consistent with the needs of low and moderate income persons
and participant communities. In like manner it is a program responsibility to
maximize program benefit and effectively administer program funds.
Contain program administrative costs through the use of program manage- '
ment contracts for joint activities funded by several jurisdictions.
No more than three activities should be undertaken by any participating
community. Each activity should be budgeted with at least $7,500. In
cases where the planning allocation is less than $7,500 only one activity
should be programmed. When funds are committed jointly with other
participants to carry out a single activity these limits need not apply.
Facilitate cooperation among participants in the development and imple-
mentation of multi-community CDBG activities to address common concerns '
and needs.
Support program activities which will generate program income to maintain 11 a level of program funding.
Maintain a process for citizen participation in the development, imple-
mentation and evaluation of the Urban Hennepin County CDBG program. ,
• Implement Urban Hennepin County CDBG assisted activites in compliance
with the Urban Hennepin County Antidisplacement and Relocation Plan and
the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies
Act.
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Urban Hennepin County has established goals which are approved by the Depart-
' ment of Housing and Urban Development for the construction of new housing and
the rehabilitation of existing housing for low and moderate income 'owner and
renter households.
- Facilitate the development of housing activities consistent with Urban
Hennepin County goals and priorities.
' - Encourage multi-community cooperation in housing development and rehab-
ilitation programs.
- Support the development of new owner/renter housing affordable to low and
moderate income households.
- Support the rehabilitation of existing rental units and single-family
dwellings.
' - Support the development of transitional housing facilities for persons
who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
As an intergovernmental effort, Urban Hennepin County includes a broad range
of communities and neighborhoods, some of which, due to the age of their
structures, are in need of assistance for infrastructure rehabilitation/
installation.
Maintain and preserve viable neighborhoods and neighborhood commercial
' service centers through concentrated community development activities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS
The provision and improvement of public facilities represents a significant
cost to the community and the individual user (particularly those of low and
' moderate income) .
Improve existing and assist in the development of new public facilities
' which benefit low and moderate income persons. Included in this objec-
tive are those public and/or nonprofit facilities designed for providing
shelter for persons with special needs.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Within the context of the Community Development Block Grant Program economic
' development must relate to the creation or retention of long-term employment
opportunities for low and moderate income individuals.
Provide financial assistance to for-profit or non-profit business
operations which will provide or retain permanent employment oppor-
tunities for low and moderate income persons, at a ratio of at least one
full-time job created or retained for each $10,000 of program funds used.
PUBLIC SERVICES
The CDBG program asserts that the expansion and improvement of the quantity
and quality of public services available to low and moderate income persons is
essential for the development of viable communities.
Provide funding for public services which represent a new service or
expanded level of service consistent with CDBG regulations. 1
REMOVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS
The Urban Hennepin County CDBG program is committed to the removal of material 1
and architectural barriers which restrict the mobility and accessibility of
elderly or handicapped persons to public buildings, facilities and improve-
ments and public and private housing.
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' 1600 South 2nd Street, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 933-9311
rBOARD of DIRECTORS February 14, 1991
John Blaser
r President Mayor Don Camile and City Council Members
Alison Fuhr CITY OF CHANHASSEN
1st Vice President 690 Coulter Drive, P.O. Box 147
Linda Stokes Chanhassen, MN. 55317
2nd Vice President
' Daralyn Peifer Dear Mayor Camile and Council Members:
Secretary
Walter Levesque Senior Community Services is requesting $7,573 for
' Treasurer the 1991-92 fiscal year from the City of Chanhassen to
Connie McCullough support the Southshore Senior Center. This amount
IPast President reflects a 5% cost-of-living increase. The City provided
$7,212 for the past year through its share of County-
Tom Ticen
Member-at-Large wide Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Year
IXVI) funds. While we are aware that CDBG funds are
Bob Miller tight this year, we hope that the City will be able to
Member-at-Large
Ifully fund our request.
Toni Anderson
Karl Dansky
Councilperson Robert DeGhetto In this time of tight budgets, we hope that you will
r Marty Guritz continue to provide the resources necessary to support
Commissioner Tad Jude
Leonard Kopp the Southshore Senior Center. If another city, or cities
John Nelson are not able to provide support at the level requested, an
I Senator Gen Olson
Carla Pavone additional request may be made at a later time.
Steve Rood
Ryan Schroeder
Russell Weinstein If you have any questions, or if the City Council would
like to have an informational presentation, please don't
Benjamin F.Withhart
Executive Director hesitate to let us know. On behalf of the seniors, who
are the real beneficiaries of your funds, many thanks for
your on-going support.
Sinc rely,
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A United Way Benjamin F. Withhart oAnn Kvern
ISupported Agency Executive Director Center Director
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Sojourn I
Adult Day Program
4151 Hwy 7
Excelsior , MN S5331
March 20, 13'91 I
To Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
sojourn Adult Day Program is beginning its seventh year of
serving seniors in Western Hennepin and Carver Counties.
Sojourn Adult Day Program addresses the problems and issues
facing the frail elderly in the far west suburban Hennepin
and carver County area. These Include social and physical'
solal.iurs, fear of institutional placement and burdened
I ami .lies and caregivers.
;;sojourn provides a professionally supervised social , I
r eL r eat i or►al adult day program. Each participant has an
irit:lh ittlual plan of care, with therapeutic objectives to meet
his ,..'r her individual needs. The program offers life
affi-mxng activities enhancing social , spiritual and
emotional well being. Family members and caregivers are
offered support, i-ounseling, education and referral in order
to assist them to continue to care for the elderly at home.
Sojourn serves a large number of low income older persons.
Sixty. two percent of Sojourn' s participants receive financial
assistance in order to attend day care. Sources of income
which provide assistance for adults include;
•fi Alternative Care Brant funds through Carver and I
Hennepin Counties
.4 Medicare Alzheimers Demonstration Project I
.* Private Pay
.4 Contributions II
MeeLiny with the Senior Planning Commission on March 15,
1991 , Sojourn has become aware of additional sources of
financial support for low income seniors through the
Community Development Block Grant.
Sojourn respectfully presents the following items for your
review and consideration:
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' i..,rder for these individuals to participate fully in
community out i ng s, we are requesting:
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2 Wheel Chairs with removable leg rests
0 $247.50 each $495.00
4. In order to provide maximum safety for those with
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requesting:
1 wood folding door to secure program area $400
plus installation $200 *600.00
#. Tu enhance our visibility within the community and
thereby help to increase the number of participants we
serve, we are requesting:
2 Wooden Signs for the roadside @ $500 each $1000.00
4: Lunches and snacks are served daily to our Sojourners.
Washing and sterilizing dishes is currently being done
by hand, taking away valuable staff time from
programming. We are requesting:
1 portable dishwasher $649.00
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oppur (,unity to do more programming outdoors at the
Sojourn site and protect our elderly from much sun.
1 Glass top round picnic table, 1 umbrella and 4
chairs @ $300 $300.00
' total = $3,044.00
' Sincerely,
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Sally Gi Heb son, Director
Sojourn Adult Day Program
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MEMORANDUM I
TO: Paul Krauss, Planning Director _
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Coordinator T� I
DATE: March 14 , 1991
IISUBJ: Handicapped Accessible Playground, Chanhassen Elementary/
City Center Park Site
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In response to your inquiry concerning a status report of the above
mentioned project, the following report is provided. This overview II summarizes action to date and addresses the steps necessary to
complete the improvement project.
Factors contributing to the initiation of this project: I
1. The Park and Recreation Commission has extensively discussed
the need for Park and Recreation facilities to be made
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accessible to all populations.
2 . Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, which can be II used for projects addressing accessibility is available.
3 . Playgrounds located at the Chanhassen Elementary/City Center
Park site receive extensive use and are in need of
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4 . The City of Chanhassen is committed to its responsibility in II seeing that public facilities are accessible to all people.
Description of Project
The project includes modification and expansion of the existing II
playground area on the north side of the Chanhassen Elementary
School. The major funding source is to be CDBG funding with
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supplemental funds provided by the Chanhassen Elementary APT. The
new play area is being designed to serve children with physical and
mental disabilities. A summary of activity to date is attached.
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March 15, 1991
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Hennepin County
' City of Chanhassen City Council, Park and
Recreation Commission,
Planning and Park and
Recreation Departments
School District 112 Chanhassen Elementary
School Administrative
Personnel and Staff,
Chanhassen Elementary APT
' School District 276 District Coordinator of
Special Services
The goal of this improvement project is to enhance the play
opportunities and experiences available in Chanhassen for all
residents of Chanhassen and surrounding communities.
' Note: Clarification should be made at this point that this
improvement project is being developed separately from the
construction of a new play area on the southwest side of the
school.
Project Activity to Date
' The $5,898 which was reappropriated by the City Council in
September, 1990 and $197. 00 of the $4,000 contributed by the
' Chanhassen Elementary APT was expended in 1990 to purchase the
playground equipment and surfacing shown on the attached equipment
description. These items were identified in a playground plan
developed in November, 1990. They represent "free standing" play
' activities which will be incorporated in the play area site,
complimenting the proposed "main structure" play equipment. All
equipment listed has been received and is currently being stored
awaiting installation with the main structure this summer, it was
to purchase the equipment in phases as the $5, 898 of CDBG funds
allocated in 1990 had to be expended in the same year.
' The Next Steps
A playground plan depicting a potential layout for this playground
I has been developed As this project has progressed throughout the
past seven months, it has been anticipated that a portion of the
1991 Community Development Block Grant Funds would be used to
complete the improvements. The estimated costs for completion of
Phase I and II as shown on the plan are outlined below:
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Phase I Budget Estimate to Include: $10, 000 '
2 Ramps
2 Play Decks
4 Play Activities
2 Independent Access Structures
Concrete ,
Tuff Turf Resilient Surfacing to accommodate wheelchairs
Installation and Labor
Phase II Budget Estimate to Include: $ 7,500 '
1 Ramp
1 Deck
2 Play Activities
2 Independent Access Structures
Concrete
Tuff Turf Resilient Surfacing to Accommodate Wheelchairs
Installation and Labor
Budget Estimate for: $ 6, 000 ,
Installation of Equipment Purchased in 1990,
Additional Border Wood and Installation and 1
Additional Pea Rock Surfacing to be
Installed by City Crews
Budget Estimate to Complete: $23 , 500 ,
Proposed Funding Sources:
1991 CDBG $20, 000
Chanhassen Elementary APT $ 3, 803
1990 Investment in Project $ 6, 095
TOTAL INVESTMENT IN HANDICAPPED
ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND $29,888
Per our recent conversation concerning the anticipated amount which
will be available from Hennepin County this year, the proposed
contribution from CDBG represents 53% of the $37, 543 in CDBG
funding in the 1991 cycle. No further design work or action at the
Commission or Council level through this office will be initiated
prior to your addressing this issue with the Council and other
appropriate parties.
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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY TO DATE
' September 10, 1990 City _Council reappropriated funds
($5,898.00) available in 1990 from
the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) program to be used for
this project.
September 25, 1990 First discussed at Chanhassen Park
and Recreation Commission meeting.
October 23, 1990 Reviewed at Park and Recreation
Commission meeting.
November, 1990 Receive commitment of $4, 000 from
the Chanhassen APT. Playground plan
developed.
November 27, 1990 Reviewed at Park and Recreation
Commission meeting.
December, 1990 Specifications for purchase of Phase
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$6, 000 developed. Seek quotes from
three play equipment providers and
two gravel pits (see attached
description) .
December 11, 1990 Quotes accepted at the Park and
Recreation Commission meeting in the
amount of $6,095.00 and $726.75 for
' the provision of Phase I playground
equipment and "pea rock" ,
respectively.
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On hold until such time in March or April when Hennepin County
notifies the City of Chanhassen as to the amount of the 1991
' Community Development Block Grant allotment.
Moving forward with the project is dependent on City Council action
reapportioning $20, 000 - $25, 000 from the 1991 CDBG program to this
project.
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EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS I
Approved equals will be considered for all equipment and materials I
unless otherwise noted. The timber border shall be as described
herein.
Exerglide Swing: The Exerglide swing shall be #847-81074 by Landscape I
Structures and include all hardware and clamps to hang from the
existing swing beam. I seat - The fully welded and assembled unit shall work on
a double pendulum action principle. Frame shall be constructed of
11/16" O.D. , schedule 40 pipe with 1 1/8" O.D. , 11 gauge zinc
plated steel handlebar. Seat shall be induction molded of a U. V.
stabilized high density polyethylene. Rear bumper of 3/8" thick
black rubber shall be riveted to steel angle brackets welded to fit II
internally. A grease fitting over the 9/16" O.D. solid steel pivot
rod shall be utilized. The complete assembly shall be powder-
coated. I Backhoe Digger (Superscoop), Wheelchair Accessible:, Backhoe digger shall be
#842-4300 Superscoop by Landscape Structures, modified for
wheelchair accessibility. Digger shall have an almag cast aluminum
bucket and bushings shall be oilite bronze that are lubrication
free. The ground support pipe shall be schedule 80 pipe.
shall be a polyester powder-coating with factory applied hand
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grips. For wheelchair accessibility, the seat shall be deleted,
the center post shortened and the arms extended. The unit shall be
limited to 180 degree movement.
' Slide: Freestanding slide shall have a 16' bedway length and a 96"
platform height. The bedway shall be a one piece, 16 gauge
' stainless steel. The steps shall be 14 gauge, galvanized steel
tread plate with enclosed steps. Handrails shall be 1 5/16" O.D.
galvanized steel pipe.
Activity Center, Wheelchair Accessible:
Posts: Upright posts shall be 5" O.D. steel tubing with a wall
thickness of .120" , and shall be powder-coated blue. All posts
shall have a finish grade marker for correct installation. Top
caps for posts shall be aluminum die cast and shall be factory
installed. P.V.C. bottom caps shall be slipped onto the bottom
ends of the posts at the factory.
Tic Tac Toe Walls: Game blocks shall be rotationally molded from
11 a U. V. stabilized, linear low density polyethylene with a minimum
wall thickness of .160", letters permanently molded into the block.
Wall shall be attached to the posts with standard clip assemblies
(4 ) .
Plastic Wall Panels: Panels shall be rotationally molded of a
cross link polyethylene that is U. V. stabilized to protect
material and color. All corners shall be generous radiuses.
Panels shall be attached to supporting posts with standard rails
(2) , extending through the panel and standard clamp assemblies (4 ) .
Wall panel shall have a bubble window that is bolted to the panel.
The bubble shall be constructed from a clear polycarbonate, 1/4"
thick.
Wheel: The 12" diameter wheel with offset hub shall be cast from
aluminum magnesium alloy. The wheel shall be coated with a
resilient material.
Talk Tubes: Free standing talk tubes shall be 1808-5250 by Landscape
Structures, Inc. Talk tube unit shall include 2 talk tubes that
are formed from 1.66" O.D. galvanized steel, with a powder-coated
finish, 50 feet of flexible plastic tubing, (2) 5" O.D. support
posts with caps at both ends and all clamps and hardware.
Resilient Rubber Mat: Resilient rubber mat shall be a U. V. stabilized,
medium density polyurethane resin bound tile, with a truncated
pyramidal foot design to allow air and moisture to move freely
between the tile and the subsurface. The tile shall have a minimum
1/4" EPDM wear course top, factory attached to the tile. Rubber
mat bevel edges shall be provided for transition from the tile to
the existing grade.
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Timber Border: Timber border shall be edger grade redwood, 6" X 6"
base course with a 4" X 6" cap, for a total 6" X 10" dimension.
All redwood members shall conform to grades as identified in the
"Standard Specifications for Grades of California Redwood Lumber" ,
1984 edition. Edger grade shall refer to merchantable heart
grades. All wood materials shall be surfaced smooth on all sides
to a net dimension 1/2" less than the nominal dimension. All edges
and ends shall be uniformly rounded to a 3/8" radius.
Instructions: Provide complete instructions for installation of all
playground equipment.
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Dear .
' The City of Chanhassen is initiating a multi-phase improvement of
an existing playground area adjacent to the Chanhassen Elementary
School. This project is being funded from a variety of sources
1 including Federal funds. The first stage of the project involves
the purchase of 171 tons of "buckshot" rock. The material should
conform to FA-2, Minnesota Department of Transportation's Standard
Specifications for Construction ( 100% passing 3/8" sieve) . The
rock will be installed by the City of Chanhassen during the summer
of 1991. Due to funding requirements, the City needs to purchase
the rock by December 31, 1990.
If your firm is interested in submitting a quotation for the
"buckshot" rock, please send or fax a written quotation to my
' office by 4 :30 p.m. , December 7, 1990. The quotation should
address the cost of the material only, transportation of material
will be supplied by the City of Chanhassen.
If you have any questions on this matter or require additional
information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Prarch 15,1991 '
Chanhassen City Council
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Chanhassen, !`N. 55317 •
Dear Council Members : '
We understand the plans are progressing for the improvements
to the playground on the North side of Chanhassen Llementary
School . The Chanhassen Association of Parents and Teachers
strongly supports the additions and has committed $4000 to the
project. I
We hope the cooperation we have shown the City, both financially
and in planning, proves our serious desire for and committment
to completing the playground. The equipment will offer excite-
ment and physical development to many children.
The members of our Association trust you will approve the re-
quired sums needed for a swift completion. We also look forward
to working together with the City on the future development of
the building 's southwest corner playground. I
Thank you.
Sincerely, '
Kitty Sitter
A.F .T. President, Chanhassen Elementary School
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Learning Today for Leading Tomorrow
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Todd Hoffman, Coordinator
II Park and Recreation Department
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
11 Dear Todd,
II It is good news that the City of Chanhassen will be
developing a park which will have a playyard with full
accessibility for handicapped.
IIBecause the Minnetonka School District overlaps some of the
Chanhassen city boundaries, I am aware that there are
children who will benefit from a park which can accomodate
II children with physical handicaps. The new park, with ramps
and appropriate surfaces, will surely meet the needs of
families with typical children, as well as those with .
Iphysical challenges.
This will allow all kids to play together, so that the park,
II along with the schools, will promoting inclusion.
Good luck!
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Beverly Montgomery, Coordinator
II Special Services Programs
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Special Services Programs 261 School Avenue, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 FAX (612)470-3432
CITY of
cHANBAssEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739 :cr_
MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager `
FROM: Paul Krauss, Planning Director t_ - - -
DATE: September 6, 1990 ..
SUBJ: Resolution to Consider the Reallocation of Community
Development Block Grant Funds from Year XV
Early" last spring, staff made the City Council aware of the fact
that $17, 148 had been allocated in Year XV Block Grant Funds for
the rehabilitation of private property. This was a single family
rehab program designed to help low income homeowners make
improvements to their property such as those related to energy
efficiency and structural condition. Last spring staff indicated
that although the funds had been available for 1z years, there had
been no applications for them. Block grant funds are only
allocated for a limited duration and if they are not used at the
end of that time they are lost. Staff discussed with City Council
the possibility of reallocation of those funds. The Council asked
staff to readvertise the program to ensure that every effort was
made to find eligible candidates. The program was readvertised in
both the Villager and Sailor Newspapers in May; however, ultimately
no new applications were received. In discussions with Hennepin
County Block Grant staff, we speculated that this is likely due to
the fact that virtually all Chanhassen property owners exceed the
income criteria which is established for the use of block grant
funds. '
Since it is now clear that the funds will not be used for their
intended purpose, it is important that the City Council consider
reallocation of those funds so that the community does not lose
them. We have discussed this matter at a staff level to develop a
revised block grant program. The Council must be aware that the
number and range of programs that are fundable under block grant
guidelines is extremely limited. The program is targeted at low
income, elderly and handicapped programs and facilities and other
selected categories. Staff is proposing that the $17, 148 be
reapportioned as follows:
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September 6, 1990
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' 1. Under a different block grant category, the city had
allocated $7,500 in block grant funds for handicapped
access at Lake Susan Park. The intent was that this be
used to provide a handicapped accessible fishing pier
similar to the one that was recently installed at Lake
Ann. We find that the actual cost of a suitable pier is
significantly more than the $7,500 that had been
allocated. An 84 ft. long fishing pier constructed by
Minnesota Correctional Industries will cost the city
$18,750. Therefore, staff is proposing that $11,250 of
the rehab funds be reallocated and combined with the
$7,500 funds already appropriated to allow for the
purchase of the fishing pier.
2 . Staff is proposing that the remaining $9, 648 be
reallocated to acquire handicapped accessible playground
' equipment for Lake Susan Park. This equipment would be
utilizable by both handicapped and able-bodied children
and would compliment equipment already in place at the
park. A bituminous sidewalk and ramping will be provided
to this play area to provide access to it. Staff has
asked Mark Koegler to investigate a preliminary design
for the facility. At that time we believed we had a
' balance of $6, 000 to spend on the program but find that
the actual dollar amount is $9,648. Therefore, the plan
has been provided by Mr. Koegler can be expanded upon and
we anticipate that it would be to ensure that the city
gets full value out of the block grant funding.
While both funding programs are targeted for handicapped
individuals, we note that they are fully utilizable by able-bodied
persons as well. Therefore, we believe that these programs are
somewhat unique in that they provide full value to the entire
community as well as allowing the community to offer innovative
facilities for individuals with specialized needs. Staff• is
recommending that the City Council approve the attached resolution
so that the funds may be reallocated and equipment acquired.
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