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RECEIVED
FEB 1 2 2007
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
ThreeRivers
PARK DISTRICT
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February 7,2007
Dear Technical Advisory Task Force member:
As we discussed at a Task Force meeting last summer, Three Rivers Park District
implemented a pilot swim lessons program at Elm Creek Park Reserve and Lake
Minnetonka Regional Park in 2006. The lessons program was requested by the Park
District's Board of Commissioners and offered via a partnership with the Minnetonka
Community Education.
Parks and recreation staff from some mUnicipalities expressed concern that swim lessons
were better-suited to municipal programs rather than regional agencies like the Park
District. In an effort to clarify the Park District's role relative to the provision of swim
lessons, the Park District's Senior Management Group requested at a recent Board
meeting that Commissioners indicate whether or not the pilot program should be
continued in 2007. After much discussion Commissioners concurred with staff that the
goal of increasing the number of individuals taking swim lessons could best be
accomplished through increased promotion of municipal lessons programs rather than by
offering lessons at Park District facilities. Ultimately the Board of Commissioners
directed staff to explore the potential of referencing municipal or community education
swim lessons in publications that promote the Park District's swim ponds. I envision a
sidebar in the Park District's summer publications providing agency names and phone
numbers. If you would like your agency to be promoted as one that offers swim lessons,
please contact me at tmcdowell@threeriversparkdistrict.org or 763-559-6705. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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Tom McDowell, Director
Program and Facility Services
Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299
Information 763.559.9000 · TTY 763.559.6719 · Fax 763.559.3287 · www.ThreeRiversParkDistriq.org
Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners
Marilynn Corcoran
district 2
Rosemary Franzese
district 5
Mark Haggerty
district 3
Joan Peters
appointed
Dale Woodbeck
district 4
Sara Wyatt
district 1
pending
appointment
January 19, 2007
Mr. Tom Furlong---Mayor
Mr. Todd Hoffman---Park and Rec. Director
Mr. Glenn Stolar---Park and Rec. Commission Chair
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Gentlemen,
In appreciation for the use of Instant Webb field during the summer of 2006, the
Minnetonka Lacrosse Association is pleased to donate $750.00 to the City of Chanhassen
for field improvements. On behalf of all the players, I want to thank you, the City of
Chanhassen, and the Park and Recreation Commission for your support of Minnetonka
Youth Lacrosse. Giving us access to Instant Webb certainly made the difference in the
quality of our program offerings.
I want to offer a special thanks to Jerry Ruegemer for all his help in scheduling. Jerry has
been a big help to our organization. Thank you!
Thank you again for your support of the fastest growing sport in the United States. We
look forward to working with you in 2007.
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Tom Lauer
President
Minnetonka Lacrosse Association
CC: Jerry Ruegemer
CITY OF
CIIANlIASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
January 24, 2007
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Mr. Tom Lauer, President
Minnetonka Lacrosse Association
P.O. Box 360
Excelsior, MN 55331
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
FaX: 952.227.1190
Dear Tom:
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank the Minnetonka
Lacrosse Association for their generous contributionfgr field improvements.
This Association provides a valuable service to ourcommunity by offering a
first-rate program that has seen significant growth inChanhassen. I look
forward to fostering a long, positive relationship withyol1rgroup.
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.111 0
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Good luck with your upcoming season!
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Sincerely,
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Tom Furlong
Mayor
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
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Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
WNW.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
The City of Chanhassen . A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
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Kid-Fu
A program offered by Reach for Resources for children
with disabilities up to age 12(siblings are welcome too!)
What is it?? Kid-Fu is a martial arts program that helps
improve balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength.
It also helps improve awareness of self and surroundings
and builds self-esteem and confidence.
A certified Kung-Fu instructor will teach this class and
REACH staff will be on hand to assist the instructor
throughout the class period. There will be no tests and
participants are able to progress at his/her own speed
and ability.
Where and When?? This is a six-week class beginning
on Tuesday February 6th from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Classes
will be held at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310
Coulter Blvd. Chanhassen.
952-988-4176
Cost?? $40
If interested in the program, please call Tara at
Reach for Resources is a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic services, support and training to individuals
with cognitive disabilities and their families that maximize independence, access and integration into the larger
community.
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TRIATHLON
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The 2006 MiracleKids Triathlon was, once again, a huge success and record-breaking
event in so many ways... the number of kids racing and getting fit, the funds raised
and awareness gained for the Miracles of Mitch Foundation, and the number of
sponsors and volunteers who got involved. That includes you.
So enclosed, is our set of 2006 trading cards and your own personalized banner
commemorating your role as one of our key supporters and volunteers. We couldn't
have done it without you and I hope you'll find a nice spot to hang it proudly to
announce your role and to help make more people aware of our special event.
The banners and cards were designed by the best creative team in town, the
Spangler Design Team. They've done so much to help us create the world-class
brand imaging that's led to our rapid success. Also, the banners - and all the signage
which makes up our stadium - were beautifully produced by Color Trek. The cards
were generously printed by Hex Graphics. Of course, our entire event would not be
possible without the amazing title sponsorship of Cargill. These are just a few of our
many incredible sponsors you can find on our website and I hope you'll support these
great businesses when you have need for their products and services.
I know all of our sponsors truly have their hearts in the right place and simply want
to help further our cause. Still, I'm committed to seeing that each sponsorship
achieves the goal of being a great value and winning proposition for both the race
and the sponsor alike. As someone who's entering his 35th year of competitive
racing, I've been mostly on the receiving end of the ledger enjoying several dozen
sponsorships of my own racing and tens of thousands more through sponsors of
events. As for volunteers, well, their numbers in all those years of racing would likely
form a large metropolitan city. The point is that as both an athlete and race director
I have been immeasurably blessed, by the kind works of so many friends and
strangers. To be sure, I haven't said "Thank You" enough over the years. Hopefully
I've still got a lot of years ahead to make up for that.
PS. We will soon have some BIG announcements to make about our 2007 campaign.
I'd tell you more now but don't want to ruin the surprise. So stay tuned.
One way I'm trying to do that now is with top-shelf sponsor logo signage and custom
recorded sponsor spots that play over and over on the speaker system at our race.
Very few races can match these recognition efforts and each year we'll do more to
continue raising our own high standards. So if you know corporate leaders who
might want to join our team and be part of this great cause, please don't hesitate to
get me their contact info and I'll be glad to reach out to them.
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Thanks again for you support and friendship and I'll see you on August 18th.
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Ton'Y~i'"er
Race Director
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director 1([
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
FROM:
DATE:
January 26, 2007
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
SUBJ:
Biennial Community Survey - Recommended Park and
Recreation Questions
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
On Tuesday, January 23, the Park and Recreation Commission discussed
possible "park and recreation" questions for the city's upcoming survey. The
themes that they thought would be valuable to explore included:
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
. Interest in a historical preservation committee
. Interest in a performing arts council
. The level of support for acquiring additional land for athletic
fields
. Redevelopment of Lake Susan Park into a town baseball stadium
. What do residents believe are the current priorities for local parks
and recreation?
. What additional amenties, if any, would you like to see at the
Chanhassen Recreation Center?
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952,227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
More than one of these concepts could easily be formed into a closed- .
ended question with multiple choices.
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227,1300
Fax: 952.227,1310
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cC:P;k and Recreation Commission
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.cLchanhassen.mn.us
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The Cify of Chanhassen . A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
RECEIVED
JAN 3 1 2007
CHANHASSEN ROTARY ci& OF CHANHASSEN
2007 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
NOMINA TION REQUEST
Dear Participating Organization:
The Chanhassen Rotary Club annually awards its Distinguished Service A ward to
one Chanhassen resident who ~xemplifies Rotary's goal of "Service Above Self."
It is through the selfless and dedicated works of citizens who demonstrate their
passion to serve others that all of our lives are enriched. Past recipients include Al
Klingelhutz and Bob Meuwissen.
This year we are asking your organization to again be a part of the identification
and selection process for the Chanhassen Rotary Club's 2007 Distinguished
Service Award. Currently, we are requesting nominations of qualified candidates
for this honor from your organization and others throughout our community.
Enclosed are information about the Chanhassen Rotary Club's Distinguished
Service Award, the award criteria and a 2007 nominations form. For each
nominee, please fill out the enclosed biographical nomination form and return it to
Chanhassen Rotary in the enclosed self-addressed envelope or by fax (952) 442-
6543 by 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2007. Nominations received after that date
will not be considered for this year's award.
The Chanhassen Rotary Club i\ward Committee will select the finalists from all
timely nominations received. Your organization and others serving the City of
Chanhassen will then be asked to cast a vote for their choice from the list of
finalists. The recipient of the 2007 Award will be announced at the Chanhassen
Rotary Club's Spring Gala to be held on May 5,2007.
Thank you for assisting the Chanhassen Rotary Club in recognizing those in our
city that truly represent our motto of "Service Above Self." If you have any
questions, please contact Pat Michaelson at (952) 442-2191x5026. We look
forward to receiving your nominations by February 28, 2006.
Sincerely,
Chanhassen Rotary Club
Distinguished Service Award Committee
CHANHASSEN ROTARY CLUB
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
PURPOSE AND PROCESS
The Chanhassen Rotary Club annually presents its Distinguished Service Award to
one Chanhassen resident who exemplifies Rotary's goal of "Service Above Self." It
is through the selfless and dedicated works of citizens who demonstrate their passion
to serve others that all of our lives are enriched.
Rotary International members is a worldwide organization of business and
professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical
standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Our
club seeks to recognize those Chanhassen residents who serve others, primarily in
our city, in a manner that is above and beyond the level usually expected of all good
citizens. This will allow us to honor them, encourage others to follow their
leadership, promote civic pride, and advance the ideals of our local Rotary club and
Rotary International.
Our friends and neighbors serve others in ways of which our club members may not
even be aware. Therefore, we seek individual nominations from the various non-
profit, religious and civic organizations located and operating within Chanhassen.
The Award Committee will evaluate each nominee's service history, and select two
to three finalists for that year's award. Ballots will be distributed to each identified
Chanhassen organization, and the finalist that receives the most votes will be
awarded that year's Distinguished Service Award at the Chanhassen Rotary's annual
S pring Gala.
All nominees will be individually recognized for their service. All finalists will be
publicly recognized at the Spring Gala and will receive a framed certificate. Each
Distinguished Service Award winner will receive an individual award plaque and
have his or her named added to a publicly displayed commemorative award plate.
Our objective is to build a tradition within the City of Chanhassen. A tradition that
honors those who exemplifY "Service Above Self'. A tradition that honors those
that live up to the award's name - the Chanhassen Rotary's Distinguished Service
Award.
CHANHAS.SEN ROTARY CLUB
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
AWARD CRITERIA
1. Candidates must reflect Rotary International's motto of the "Service Above Self'.
2. Candidates must be residents of the City ofChanhassen.
3. The candidate's qualifying service should be performed primarily in Chanhassen.
4. Nominees may come from any occupation, including retired individuals and
"homemakers."
5. The service activity or activities prompting nomination are beyond the normal scope
of one's employment.
6. "Service Above Self' has been defined as: "any and all service above and beyond
the usual level required of all good citizens, which is performed in a meritorious
manner over a period of years, or would be considered extraordinary service or a
heroic act performed in anyone year or over a number of years."
7. The nominee's service includes their contributions to one or more organizations.
8. Re-nominations of previous award nominees and finalists are welcome and
necessary in order for that individual to be considered for this year's award.
CHANHASSEN ROTARY CLUB
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
2007 NOMINATION FORM
Nominator's Name / Organization
Nominator's Phone Number
Nominee Name:
Home Address:
Employer:
Work Phone #:
Home Phone #:
On a separate page, please provide the following information for the nominee as succinctly as possible.
Attach additional pages as necessary.
1. List nominee's major volunteer service activities with dates, offices and awards.
2. Statement of how the nominee has exhibited "Service Above Self."
3. In a few sentences, please state why all ofChanhassen would be proud to recognize your
nominee's distinguished service to others.
To ensure the best representation of your candidate please submit a full and complete nomination form.
This form will be reviewed with the nominee for accuracy. Nominee may, in his or her sole discretion,
decline nomination.
Please return to Chanhassen Rotary's Distinguished Service Award Committee in the enclosed self-
address envelope or fax to (952) 442-6543 by 5:00 p.m. February 28,2007. Thank You!
Nominations must be received on or before February 28, 2007, in order to be considered.
Rosemount to get land for athletic complex
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Istarl1ribune.com I MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL, MINNESOTAI
Last update: February 06, 2007 - 10:09 PM
Rosemount to get land for athletic complex
The Dakota County city will receive 57 acres as a gift from Flint Hills
Resources, owner of the oil refinery within its borders.
By David Peterson, Star Tribune
One day after metro-area leaders heard that rising land values are going to
make it increasingly tough for the public to afford land for parks, the fast-growing
suburb of Rosemount announced late Tuesday that a major landowner has
agreed to donate property for an athletic complex.
Flint Hills Resources, owner of what most people still know as the Koch oil
refinery, along Hwy. 61, will turn over 57 acres to enable Rosemount to build a
complex for large-scale soccer tournaments and the like.
As suburban growth has crept nearer the refinery, the company has bought up
large tracts of land to keep houses at a distance and minimize conflict. Flint Hills
now owns about 3,200 acres beyond its fence line. The parcel that will be
donated, at the northeast corner of 135th Street and Akron Avenue, is at the
outer edge of that buffer zone.
Appraised as a park, the land has been valued at $1 million, said company
spokesman John Hofland. The tax writeoff "is part of" the company's motivation
for the gift, he conceded, "but more importantly, it's been a big priority for the
city."
If sold off for home construction, the land could be worth far more. And the rising
cost of acquiring parkland led Met Council Chairman Peter Bell to say in his
State of the Region address on Monday that he hopes to raise $100 million in
private funds to put toward an eventual purchase of 17,000 additional acres of
regional parkland and 700 additional miles of regional trails in the seven-county
metro area.
Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste pointed to the "very expensive" cost of providing
quality amenities these days in praising Flint Hills' "tremendous generosity... in
donating this land."
The precise layout for the complex hasn't been determined, said Rosemount
parks director Dan Schultz, but "it will definitely be outdoor soccer and football --
similar to what cities like Apple Valley and Eagan have. As we grow, our needs
will be a lot like theirs."
Other potential uses, city officials said, include softball, baseball, lacrosse and
tennis.
The tournaments that such an athletics complex can host will help local
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businesses, Schultz said. Even today, he said, with more limited facilities, "they
will stop in and look at our schedule, so they can make sure they have enough
staff to manage the crowds."
David Peterson. 612-673-4440. dapeterson@startribune.com
@2007 Star Tribune. All rights reserved.
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BEST PRACTICES
FOR PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
BEST PRACTICES FOR PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA WORKSHOP
JOIN US TO DISCUSS COMMON CHALLENGES AND SHARE IDEAS FOR
SUCCESSFULLY MANAGING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PARKS, NATURAL
SPACES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTHERN
MINNESOTA!
FEBRUARY 7TH & 8TH @ OWA TONNA ARTS CENTER
Co-Sponsored By Minnesota Recreation and Park Association & Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources
Funding {rom the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources.
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WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
The workshop is designed to bring together city, county, state and federal park and recreation
professionals; commissioners; non-profit conservation groups; academics and consultants in southern
Minnesota to:
. Lea~n about the latest trends impacting parks and outdoor recreation areas in Minnesota
. Share perspectives on key challenges in managing, operating and maintaining parks, natural areas and
outdoor recreation facilities
. Learn about and share best practices currently in use and identify gaps
. Network with peers who share similar challenges and successes
Come ready to actively participate, contribute ideas and share their best practices!
This workshop is a result of the 2004 Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) Parks Study
and the 2003-2008 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCaRP). Together, both ofthese
studies recommended better coordination among Minnesota's outdoor recreation providers. The 2005 -
2007 Best Management Practices for Parks and Outdoor Recreation grant project addresses these
recommendations by engaging public and private outdoor recreation leaders to translate better
coordination into concrete advice and on-the-ground action,
Workshops are one component of the project. Other key components include a Best Practices website and
Best Practices Summit (held in April 2006). YQu can log onto: www.bestpracticesmn.org to view the best
practices currently posted and check out the proceedings from the summit and past workshops!
What do we mean by Best Practices?
Best Practices (BPs) are innovative, dynamic practices and tools used by practitioners to ensure Minnesota's
parks and outdoor recreation lands, programs and services meet the needs of all Minnesotans and are
managed as efficiently and effectively as possible. In applying BPs, practitioners benefit by ensuring they
have the best tools and resources available to help them do their job. The public benefits by having
outdoor recreation experiences that meet its expectations, delivered at reduced costs and a more
effectively connected outdoor recreation community.
Examples of best practices include:
. Equipment modifications or uses that have helped solve a problem in the field (e.g., a buckthorn
removal machine, or state-of-the-art snow grooming equipment)
. Innovative natural resource management approaches (e.g., management planning for natural
vegetation)
. Program or management tools for more effective, efficient outdoor recreation resource provision (e.g.,
reciprocity fees, or tapping into volunteer groups) .
Best practices are practical guidelines that have worked well for you and are worth sharing with other park
and outdoor recreation providers. We all have ideas that others could learn from!
Funding from tfie Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources.
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WORKSHOP AT A GLANCE....
Wednesday, February 7th 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
9:00 - 9:30
Continental Breakfast & Registration
9:30 - 9:35
Welcome - Kathy Schoen bauer, MRPA, Best Practices Project Manager &
Thomas Kuntz, Mayor of Owatonna .
9:35 -10:15
Workshop Kick-off
. AI Batt, writer, speaker, storyteller and humorist, will kick off the workshop.
Come laugh and learn as AI gives us his perspective on why it's important to
get Minnesotans outdoors and actively recreating. To find out more about AI
and why he has been named Birder of the Year and has received a
conservation award, check out: www.albatt.net.
10:15 -10:45 Workshop Expectations
. Brian Stenquist, Planner with the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources Ecological Services Divlsion,will facilitate a discussion about
" workshop expectations.
10:45 - 11 : 15 Trends in Outdoor' Recreation
. Courtland Nelson, Director, Division of Parks and Recreation, Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, will discuss what the future holds for
outdoor recreation in Minnesota, focusing on some recent trends from
Minnesota studies and beyond.
11 :15 - 12:15 Obesity Epidemic - Parks and Recreation as a Key Part of the Solution
. Aynsley Smith, Ph.D. Mayo Clinic Sports Psychology Department, will talk to
the group about key ways parks, recreation, trails and natural space can be
part of the solution in creating healthier lifestyles. We've all heard the
statistics about obesity (60% of adults in Minnesota are overweight; 17%
obese) and inactivity (only 27% of adults in Minnesota get the recommended
amount of physical activity). Here's an opportunity to learn more about how
parks and recreation can playa key role in addressing this critical public
health issue.
12:15-1:15 Lunch
Funding from the Environment and Natural Resources TrustFund as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources.
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1 :15 - 2:00
2:00 - 3:00
3:00 - 3:15
3:15 - 4:30
4:30 - 6:30
6:30 - 8:30
Transforming Your Energy Use for a Healthy Economy & Clean Environment
. J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director, 'Fresh Energy, will provide
workshop participants with a broad understanding of energy sustainability,
and challenge us with ways we can adopt practices that promote energy
efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy within our parks,
facilities and agencies overall.
Energy Efficiency in Parks and Recreation
. Madonna Rykken, Account Executive, Johnson Controls and Ron Bastian,
Director of Sports Facilities, Rochester Parks and Recreation, will talk about
Rochester's effort to become more energy efficient in their facilities. Hear
how Rochester was able to tap into state legislation to creatively fund a $6
million dollar project.
. Richard Szydlowski, Director of Research and Engineering, Center for Energy
and Environment (CEE), will present practical applications for energy
efficiency in parks.
Break
Nuts & Bolts Discussions
We will break out into working groups and delve deeper into each of the topics
presented earlier in the day. Here is your opportunity to further explore a topic
of interest; and share your cnallenges and opportunities. There will be three
discussion groups:
1. Energy Efficiency in Park Facilities - with Madonna Rykken, Johnson Controls
and facilitated by Cathi Fouchi, MN DNR Southe~n Region Operations. To
be held in the Senior Place West Room.
2. Using Renewables in Parks and Outdoor Recreation - with Richard
Szydlowski, Center for Energy and Environment and facilitated by Brian
Stenquist, MN DNR Ecological Services Divtsion. To be held in the Senior
Place East Room.
3. Healthy Lifestyles and Parks & Recreation - with Steve Browning, Director of
Recreation, & Dale McCamish, Manager, Rochester Recreation Center,
Rochester Parks and Recreation and facilitated by Jody Yungers, Ramsey
County Parks and Recreation. To be held in the Senior Place Board Room.
Each discussion group will focus on how you can incorporate the ideas
presented earlier in the day into your day-to-day work.
Reception - Owatonna Arts Center, Compliments of SMRPA - Southern
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
Optional: Cabe/a's Tour & Group Dinner
Funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources.
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Thursday, February 8th 8:30 AM ...;. 3:15 PM
8:00 - 8:30
Optional: Owatonna Orphanage Museum Tour (next to the Arts Center) .
8:30 - 8:55
Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:55 - 9:00
Welcome to Day 2 - Emmett Mullin, DNR Central Region Planner & Best
Practices Project Staff'
:
9:00 -10:15 Morning Keynote
. Dr. Steven J. Taff, Associate Professor of Applied Economics, University of
MN, will discuss the changing role of government as it impacts how we pay .
for parks, trails and open space.
10:15 -10:30 Break
10:30 -12:15 Trails Panel Discussion Featuring:
. Craig Mitchell, Regional Manager, MN DNR Trails & Waterways Southern
Region - Panel facilitator
. Jeff Schoenbauer, Executive Vice President & Senior Planner, Brauer &
Associates
. Dorian Grilley, Executive Director, Parks and Trails Council
. Peggy Prowe, SMART - Southeastern Minnesota Association of Regional
Trails
. Laurie Young, Trails Planning Supervisor, MN DNR Trails & Waterways
. Tom Severns, Park Supervisor, Mankato Parks & Forestry Division
Panel members will address a variety of key issues related to trails: planning,
designing and developing sustainable trails; bridging the gap between natural
resource and recreation issues; the new trail classification system; dealing with
user conflicts; and more! Bring your questions for the trails experts!
12:15 - 1 :00 Lunch
1 :00 - 3:00 Trails Open Space Event
In this session you will have the opportunity to identify trail-related issues and
topics you wish to discuss with other workshop participants. Open Space is an
innovative approach that ensures all participants are given the opportunity to
discuss issues of greatest importance to them.
. 3:00 - 3:30 Final Thoughts - What is your take-away from the workshop? What will you do
differently as a result of having attended this workshop?
Funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources.
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A Special Thanks to....
Project Advisory Board
Dorothy Anderson, Patricia Arndt, Bill Becker, Jan Ficken, John Keprios, Wayne Sames, Michelle Snider,
Arne Stefferud, John VonDeLinde, Terri Yearwood
Workshop Planning Committee
Steve Browning, Jeanne Daniels, Corky Ebeling, Doug Elling, Julie Fassbender, Cathi Fouchi, Joel Groebner,
Jeff McKay, Craig Mitchell, Dave Pribbenow, Tom Schmitz, Roy Sutherland, Tim Truelson
Workshop Speakers and Facilitators
Ron Bastian, AI Batt, Cathi Fouchi, Dorian Grilley, J Drake Hamilton, Thomas Kuntz, Dale McCamish, Craig
Mitchell, Courtland Nelson, Peggy Prowe, Madonna Rykken, Tom Schmitz, Jeff Schoen bauer, Tom Severns,
Aynsley Smith, Brian Stenquist, Roy Sutherla~d, Steven J. Taff, Laurie Young, Jody Yungers
Thanks for all of your time, commitment and great ideas.. ..Emmett Mullin & Kathy Schoenbauer
Check out the website: www.bestpra.cticesmn.org to view a current list of practices
being shared!
Funding from the Environment and NatiJral Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources.
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Parkland
should be
acquired
while it is still
available and
affordable.
Bell's ultimate
goal is to
raise $100
million in
private funds
to accelerate
park land
acquisition.
In 2006,
Metro Transit
DIRECTIONS
. Planning
The Metropolitan Council will seek funding from private sources to accelerate the
acquisition of lands needed for regional parks and trails for future generations, Council
Chair Peter Bell said in his 2007 State of the Region speech.
Calling the parks
system one of the
"jewels" of the Twin
Cities metro area, Bell
said private funds are
needed to speed up
the acquisition of land
while it is "still
available and
affordable."
"Recognizing that
regional parks must
compete with many
other worthy programs
for state funding, we
have been exploring
the idea of creating a
'Friends of the
Regional Parks
Foundation' to
supplement the public
funds we now receive,"
Bell told the crowd at
the State of the Region
event on Feb. 5 in St.
Paul. "A number of
state and local park
agencies around the
country have
successfully used such
foundations to raise
funds from private sources, and I firmly believe this idea can work here, too."
Metropolitan Council Chair Peter Bell enumerated the region's
economic strengths as well as the Council's successes and
priorities in his State of the Region remarks.
See the JyJt text of Chair BeJJ'ssPeec:;h. (pdf)
The Council's 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan calls for expanding the regional parks system
from 53,000 acres today to nearly 70,000 acres by 2030, as well as quadrupling the trail
system from 177 miles to 877 miles.
"This expansion is needed to keep pace with the projected 35 percent increase in our
region's population by 2030," Bell said. "It will preserve our region's last, best natural
areas and provide outdoor recreation opportunities for our children and grandchildren." Bell
said his ultimate goal is to raise $100 million to accelerate the region's park land
acquisition efforts.
During his speech at the Minnesota History Center, Bell discussed several of the Council's
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achieved its
highest
ridership in
22 years.
One research
project aims
to use
wastewater
byproducts to
produce high-
energy
biofuel.
We must find
ways to work
cooperatively
with
neighboring
counties, Bell
said.
40th
anniversary
Urneline
2006
metropolitan
sl.lJveYmresu Its
2QQ7regiOllal
economic
indic:at:QJs
( pdf)
priorities in the next four years.
Building on regional transit successes
The Council will
continue to improve the
region's transit system,
and develop a network
of bus and rail
"transitways." Bell said
the Council and its
project partners hope to
begin construction of
the 40-mile Northstar
commuter rail line by
fall, and complete
preliminary engineering
on the Central Corridor
light rail transit (LRT)
line over the next two
years.
These transit
improvements will build
on the success of the
Hiawatha LRT line,
"which already has
achieved the ridership
that had been projected
by 2020," Bell said." In
addition, the Council
will work to improve the
existing Metro Transit
system, adding express bus routes, limited stop routes, park-and-ride lots and other
passenger amenities. "Even with the addition of light rail and commuter rail lines, bus
service will remain the backbone of our transit system in the years ahead," Bell said.
Chair Bell greets former State Rep. Howard Albertson of Stillwater, one of the
architects of the legislation that created the Met Council in 1967.
Energy research partnership with the U of M
The Council is collaborating with the University of Minnesota on research aimed at
developing new sources of renewable energy. Bell said the Council and University already
have identified a number of projects, including one aimed at using waste products from the
region's wastewater system to produce a high-oil content biofuel.
"The idea is to marry the theoretical knowledge of university researchers and the practical
experience of our operating staffs to produce innovation," he said.
Relationships with adjacent counties
Another
priority is
building closer
working
relationships
with officials in
the cities and
counties
immediately
surrounding
the seven-
county area.
"Clearly, the
FORMER COUNCIL CHAIRS
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economic
boundaries of
our
metropolitan
area have
grown far
beyond the
seven counties
since Council
was
established
four decades
ago," Bell said.
"No one is
proposing that
the Council's
jurisdiction be
expanded," he
said.
"However, we
must find ways
to work
cooperatively
with our
neighbors -
on a voluntary basis - on transportation, wastewater, parks and other growth-related
issues. "
Council Chair Peter Bell (right) welcomed former Council chairs to the State of the Region
in St. Paul Monday. From the left are John Boland (1973-1979), Curt Johnson (1995-1999),
Dottie Rietow (1992-1995) and Jim Hetland, the agency's first chair (1967-1971).
Council observes 40th anniversary
The Council this year is observing the 40th anniversary of its creation by the Minnesota
Legislature. Bell said the Council hopes to use the anniversary to "remind the public why
the Council was created, and to focus attention on some of the opportunities and
challenges facing our region in the years ahead."
The Council has published an online timeline of the important milestones in the agency's
history. The Council is also collaborating with Twin Cities Public Television to produce a
half-hour documentary on the Council and the problems that led to its creation. A regional
policy conference will be held in June to discuss where the Council and the region are
headed in the future.
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2/9/2007
.CARVER COUNTY
Health. Partnership
Making Carver County A Healthy Place To Live And Work
October II, 2006
Todd Hoffman, Director
Park & Recreation
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RE: DESIGN TEAM SUBCOMMITTEE INVIT A nON LETTER
Dear Todd:
As you may already know, the Carver County Health Partnership Senior Commission is teaming with the Carver County
Board of Commissioners and the County Planning Department in developing a countywide comprehensive plan. The Plan,
which will be introduced in 2008, will integrate concepts of the senior-friendly "Communities for a Lifetime" campaign
with both short and long-term strategies.
In order to facilitate the planning process, Design Team Subcommittees are being formed in the following key areas:
>- Civic Engagement/Volunteerism
>- Housing and Adaptive Re-Use of Housing
>- Parks and Recreation
>- Transportation and Mobility
>- Education and Learning
>- Home and Community-Based Services
>- Safety
>- Long Term CareIHealth Care
Background information, task description and other details regarding the planning process are attached for your review.
You were recommended as a member of the Parks & Recreation Subcommittee. We hope you will be a part of this
important endeavor. If you agree to serve in this capacity, you will receive official recognition from the Carver County
Board of Commissioners.
I will be contacting you in the near future to answer any questions you may have and determine your
willingness/availability to be a part of this work. As Carver County moves forward with this innovative planning
approach, we will be one of only a handful of counties nationwide with a Comprehensive Master Plan on Aging.
Sincerely,
Maureen Melgaard-Schneider, Consultant
Carver County Health Partnership Senior Commission
Contact: Maureen Melgaard-Schneider
Schneider Consulting Associates, Inc.
18401 520th Avenue ~ Atwater, MN 56209 ~
Cell: 320-583-1749 ~ e-mail: schneiderconsultinginc@yahoo.com
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Prepared by:
Maureen Melgaard-Schneider
For the Carver County Health
Partnership Senior Commission
Schneider Consulting Associates, Inc.
18401- 520th Avenue
Atwater, MN 56209
Telephone: 320-877-9008
FAX: 320-877-9086
Toll-Free: 888-634-2245
e-mails:scainc@hccte1.net
schneiderconsultinginc@yahoo.com
DATE: February 20,2006
Step 1
Interface with Carver County Planning Department to establish a planning process for integrated
Comprehensive Planning with planning for a Community for a Lifetime
Step 2
Recruit Design Team
Roles of Design Team
.
Prioritize issues
.
Define operating principles
Serve as the advisory body to the Carver County Planning Department
Serve in ad-hoc contributory capacity to Carver County Planning Department
draft plan review process
.
.
Step 3
Proposed Design Team slate of participants presented to Carver County Board of Commissioners
for formal appointment endorsement. - Timeline -latter half April '06
Step 4
Design Team members work in subcommittees to address key components
.
Receive training and orientation
Define outcome indicators by issue/component
Determine best strategies and assign responsible parties
Develop draft plans by component
.
.
.
Step 5
Subcommittees meet to integrate planning by component and determine overlap/ implications
Step 6
. Generate comprehensive draft plan for submittal to Carver County Planning Department
. Land use, Transportation, Park & Open Space strategies to be submitted to Carver
County Planning Department for integration into traditional comprehensive plan
· Strategies involving other components to be written into a cohesive plan
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Step 7
Draft Plan sent to local Senior Commissions and other agencies, experts for review and comment
Step 8
Revisions incorporated into draft plan
Step 9
Finalized plan goes to Carver County Board of Commissioners for approval and adoption.
Step 10
Implementation planning phase begins.
Considerations include:
. Ongoing Funding
. Use of Resources
. Information Systems
. Technology application
. Evaluation
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Civic Engagement/V olunteerism
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission
Utilizing the Communities for a Lifetime Concept as a framework for planning, identify and develop
strategies for residents of all ages to make meaningful connections with others in the community, thereby
providing meaning, purpose, self worth and social support.
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, i.e., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year time frame)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed, depending upon interface with
Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals, characteristics of senior-friendliness; involvement/experience with range
of civic activities, volunteering, understanding of "social capital," "community attachment" concepts and
no costs/low cost informal services.
Training and Orientation
To be provided
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Housing and Adaptive Re- U se of Housing
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission (In concert with Carver County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA))
Utilizing the Communities for a Lifetime Concept as a framework for planning, involve consumers,
families, government and the private sector to develop and implement strategies to address a range of
housing choices to support independent living and healthy aging.
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, i.e., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year timeframe)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month Commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed, depending upon interface with
Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals; familiarity with various housing programs, models and financing options
and universal design standards; and Carver County Quality of Life Indicators, 2003.
Training and Orientation
To be provided
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Parks and Recreation
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission (In concert with Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning)
Utilizing the Communities for a Lifetime Concept as a framework for planning, identify and develop
potential strategies to infuse the aging-friendly environmental social perspective into processes and
policies regarding the built environment and areas of natural amenity.
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, i.e., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year timeframe)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month Commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed, depending upon interface with
Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals; familiarity with Carver County Quality of Life Indicators, 2003.
Training and Orientation
To be provided
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Transportation and Mobility
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission
Utilizing the Communities for a Lifetime concept as a framework for planning, develop public demand-
responsive strategies to ensure that Carver County continues to provide a customer-friendly transportation
system with a range of services operated to support the involvement of its residents of all ages.
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, i.e., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year timeframe)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month Commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals, characteristics of senior-friendliness.
Specialized knowledge and expertise in development and operation of public transportation and mobility
options.
Training and Orientation
To be provided
Resources
· Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, www.cts.umn.edu
· Joseph Coughlin, Transportation and Older Persons: Perceptions and Preferences (Washington
D.C.: AARP Public Policy Institute, 2001)
. U.S. Department of Transportation, "2001 National Household Travel Survey" (2004), generated
by AARP Public Policy Institute, using public use microdata, available at:
http://nhts.orn1.gov/2001lhtml files/download directory.shtml
. A. Ritter, A. Straight and E. Evans, Understanding Senior Transportation: Report and Analysis
of a Survey of Consumers Age 50+ (Washington D.C.: AARP Public Policy Institute, 2002)
. L. Bailey, Aging Americans: Stranded without Options (Washington D.C.: Surface Transportation
Policy Project, 2004)
· Carver County Transit annual utilization reviews
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New Category
Congregational Nursing and Faith Based Initiatives
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission
Utilizing the Communities for a Lifetime Concept as a framework for planning, work collaboratively
with congregations, faith-based groups and para-church organizations to develop and integrate strategies
to sustain and advance congregational nursing in Carver County, when beneficial and appropriate.
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, i.e., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year timeframe)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month Commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed, depending upon interface with
Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals. The Carver County Health Partnership Senior Commission
Congregational Nursing Subcommittee comprises this group.
Training and Orientation
To be provided
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Education and Learning
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission
Utilizing the Communities for a Lifetime Concept as a framework for planning, identify and develop
strategies which support lifelong learning, geriatric training and certification, older workers training and
employment programs and community health and wellness programming.
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, i.e., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year timeframe)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month Commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed, depending upon interface with
Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals. Characteristics of senior-friendliness; educational background including
post-secondary, intergenerational, library sciences, et al.
Training and Orientation
To be provided
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.
Planning and Zoning
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission (In concert with Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning)
Utilizing the Communities for a Lifetime Concept as a planning framework, identify and develop
potential strategies to foster age-friendly land use, including housing construction in more concentrated,
mixed-use and transit-rich areas; quantity/quality of outdoor space, supportive environment for physical
activity.
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, i.e., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year timeframe)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month Commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed, depending upon interface with
Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals, characteristics of senior-friendliness. Understanding of land use/land use
policies; integrated planning processes; familiarity with Carver County Quality of Life Indicators, 2003.
Training and Orientation
To be provided
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.
Home and Community-Based Services
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission
Utilizing the Communities for a Lifetime Concept as a framework for planning, help position Carver
County to meet future client service demands; work in concert with Carver County Community Health
Services, Community Social Services and senior serving organizations to develop and implement
cohesive strategies to ensure availability, adequacy and affordability of home and community-based
services to serve all sectors of the population.
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, i.e., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year timeframe)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month Commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed, depending upon interface with
Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals. Specialized knowledge and expertise in home and community-based
service development and delivery and funding sources.
Training and Orientation
To be provided
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,
Safety
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission
Utilizing the Communities for a Lifetime Concept as a framework for planning, identify and develop
strategies to ensure that Carver County rates of major crime offenses continue to remain far below state
rates, enabling all residents to reside in safe neighborhoods with adequate well-maintained sidewalks and
adequate lighting in public places. *
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, i.e., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year timeframe)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month Commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed, depending upon interface with
Carver County Department of Planning and Zoning
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals, characteristics of senior-friendliness, specialized knowledge and
expertise in public safety.
Training and Orientation
To be provided
* In 2004, the majority of Carver County residents (93%) had not been a victim of a crime.
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,
Long Term Care/Health Care
Overall Goal
In partnership with the County Planning Department, establish a planning process for integrating the
"Community for a Lifetime" concept into countywide Comprehensive Planning. This process will
provide a policy framework to help guide future resource allocation and service delivery decisions.
Team Mission
Identify and develop strategies to ensure that equitable and adequate long term and other health care
resources, including geriatric specialties, are integrated into Carver County planning initiatives; Disease
and disability are adequately prevented among older adults, and disparities in health status and health
care, where present, are eliminated.
Task Description
1. Determine issues based on level of responsibility/community, Le., City, County, State or
combination
2. Encourage integrated planning in support of physical, social and service infrastructures
3. Identify component priorities (5 year timeframe)
4. Define outcome indicators
5. Determine strategies and responsible parties
6. Develop draft plan
Time Requirement
12 month Commitment
2 meetings per month initially, decreasing to 1 per month as needed
Qualifications and Special Skills
Base knowledge of Carver County aging population indicators, Carver County Health Partnership Senior
Commission mission and goals, characteristics of senior-friendliness.
Specialized knowledge and expertise in long term care/health care service delivery; knowledge of
collaborative processes; policy development.
Resources
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2000. Healthy People 2010. Washington D.C.:
U.S. Government Printing Office. http://www.healthvpeople.gov
· World Health Organization. 2000. The World Health Report 2000: Health Systems, Improving
Performance. Geneva: World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/whr/2000/en/index.html
Training and Orientation
To be provided
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THE
TRUST
flr PUBLIC
LAND
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NEWS
CONSERVING LAND fOR PEO'LE
For Immediate Release
Nov. 16,2006
MN Contact Susan Schmidt, 651-999-5317;
Cordelia Pierson cell 651-815-1268
National Contact Will Abberger, 850-222-7911 x23
Minnesota Voters in 2006 Approve More Than $31 Million
to Protect Land; Nationwide Total Over $6.4 Billion
SAINT PAUL - This week voters in 23 states across the nation approved spending
more than $6.4 billion to protect water quality, natural areas, parks and farmland. With these
actions, new land conservation spending approved in 2006 totaled over $6.7 billion, according to
results released today by The Trust for Public Land, a national conservation organization.
In 2006 in Minnesota, votes in four communities built on a growing track record of local
ballot measure success for conservation. In June, voters in the northern Minnesota town of
Tofte, in Cook County, raised $160,000 to acquire land for a park, with a 77% approval rate. On
November 7, three metro-area communities increased funding by $31 million to protect water
qualitY and create parks:
Washington County. MN - Voters approved a $20 million bond measure to preserve
water quality, woodlands and natural areas, with 61 % approval.
Andover. MN - A $2 million bond for water, wildlife and natural habitat areas won with
54% approvalin this fast-growing community with 40% of its land area now in
unprotected open space.
Plymouth. MN - Voters approved raising $9 million to acquire land for open space,
greenways and parks, after raising $2.235 million in 1995 to acquire parkland and build
trails. A resounding 64% of voters said "yes" to helping create a community playfield,
parks and the Northwest Greenway to serve the new residents Plymouth expects by 2030.
These results bring the Minnesota total for local conservation measures to 27 ballot
questions since 1988, with 22 approved, raising over $111 million for land and water
conservation. The passage rate is 81 %, higher than the national average of 76%. Compared with
other states like New Jersey, Minnesota does not have a specific state program committed to
matching local conservation investments: As Minnesotans continue to say "yes" to conservation
at the local level, interest is growing to increase state matching funds for land protection for
water quality, parks and natural areas.
"Minnesota voters are willing to pay to protect our clean waters and natural lands for our
children and grandchildren," said Susan Schmidt, director of The Trust for Public Land's
Minnesota Office. "They know that these lakes and natural lands play an important role in
preserving our quality of life. With our natural lands diminishing, we cannot afford to wait to
protect the water quality of our rivers, lakes and streams, and to conserve natural areas, parks,
and habitat for fish and wildlife."
Investments in land conservation are essential to the health of our communities. Such
investments protect air and water, safeguard wildlife habitat, create critical recreation
opportunities close to home, and boost local economies by stabilizing property taxes, spurring
revitalization, and supporting area businesses. A new economic values study of Washington
County land sales from 2002 to March 2006 reports that homes within 100 feet of protected
natural areas are worth over $15,000 more than those further away.
Across the nation on Nov. 7, voters in 23 states cast ballots on 130 different state and
local funding questions, and 102 - or 78% - were approved. Including the Nov. 7th votes, a total
of 180 open space spending measures were on ballots in 28 states around the country in 2006,
and 73% passed, generating a total of over $6.7 billion to preserve land in 2006 alone. "Whether
Democrat or Republican, voters seem to be of similar minds on one issue: conservation," said
Will Rogers, the president of The Trust for Public Land. This year New Jersey was the leader,
with 24 measures on the November 7 ballot, of which 15 - 63% - won. New Jersey voters
earlier committed state matching funds for local conservation.
"This continues the strong trend we have seen across the United States for the past
decade: people want to preserve land in their communities, and they are willing to pay for it,"
said Ernest Cook, Director ofTPL's Conservation Finance program, which helps local
communities design and enact public funding measures.
Around the country in 2006, the only state with a statewide ballot question was
California, where voters were asked to raise $2.253 billion for conservation in a $5.388 billion
referendum. A broad coalition of interests - water districts, conservation and environmental
groups, local government entities, park interests, elected officials, and civic organizations - was
formed to support the referendum. The funds will ensure safe drinking water, protect water
quality, improve water supply, strengthen flood protection, expand and restore the state park
system, stimulate sustainable communities, and protect rivers, lakes, beaches, coastal waters,
forests, wildlife, and working farms. While in 2006 Minnesota voters did not have a statewide
conservation ballot question, they are likely to be asked to consider a statewide ballot measure in
2008 to increase funding for clean water, parks, and wildlife land. Since 1988, Minnesotans
have passed three statewide measures to establish and rededicate the Environment and Natural
Resources Trust Fund.
Since 1996, TPL's Conservation Finance Program has helped communities pass 298 local
and state ballot measures which have generated almost $49 billion in total funding, including
over $19 billion for land acquisition and restoration. In Minnesota, the Trust for Public Land
helped statewide and local campaigns, including Dakota and Washington counties and the City
ofWayzata. The Trust for Public Land provides technical assistance directly to individual
communities and collaborative efforts and through its web site and workshops. The next
workshop will be held in the metro area in early 2007.
The Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit land conservation organization which
conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and other natural places, ensuring livable
communities for generations to come. Since its founding in 1972, TPL has helped protect more
than 2 million acres in 46 states. TPL depends on the support of individuals, foundations, and
corporations. Visit TPL on the Web at www.tol.org.
For more information on conservation measures in Minnesota and nationwide, visit
www.landvote.or$!. ####
CITY OF
CBANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert Generous, Senior Planner
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FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE: December 15,2006
SUBJ: Request for Rezoning from RR, Rural Residential, to RSF, Single Family
Residential; Comprehensive Land Use Amendment from Residential-Large Lot
to Residential-Low Density on the westerly portion of the site; Subdivision of
approximately 18 acres into 22 lots and 3 outlots; and Vacation of existing
right-of-way. The property is located at 7537 and 7570 Dogwood Road, legally
described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Zimmerman Farm 1st Addition - THE
ARBORS. Applicant: Carlson Custom Homes, Inc.
PARKS
This property is located within an area of the city not
neighborhood park; however, there is an abundance
the vicinity of The Arbors. The property shares its
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This particular
consisting of research fields, is not open to the
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sharmeen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner
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FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DA TE: December 14, 2006
SUBJ: Request for Subdivision of Property into Three (3) Single-Family Lots
with Variances on Property Located at 6570 Chanhassen Road and
Zoned Residential Single Family - Fox Hill
Applicant: 10 Spring Homes, Inc.
PARKS
This property is located within the neighborhood park service area for North Lotus
Lake Park. Future residents of Fox Hill will have convenient access to the park
from Fox Hollow Drive. North Lotus Lake Park is 19.8,acres in size and features a
playground, picnic shelter, trails, hockey rink, skating~~~, seasonal shelter,
tennis/basketball court, and a ballfield. Ample off-stt~tp~king is available at the
park. Man~ amenities at the park have been updated~jtn!n'the past few years. No
additional p'll,7k}and acquisition is being recommenq~~;~ia:C:91ldition of this
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