Administrative Section
Administrative
Section
3981 Stratford Ridge
Excelsior, MN 55331
April 15, 2008
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd.
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RECEIVED
APR 2 9 2008
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Dear Mr. Hoffman:
I am writing this letter to request that the City of Chanhassen consider putting in a tennis
court at Round House Park.
At the moment, the nearest accessible tennis courts are Life Time Fitness, which is a very
expensive alternative, and Cathcart Park, which is across highway 7. Crossing highway 7
is very dangerous, especially for children. It would be very convenient to have a tennis
court at Round House Park for the residents of Chanhassen to enjoy. The Chanhassen
neighborhood is bustling with kids who would be glad to have a tennis court nearby. As a
teenager, I know many kids who reallyenjoy playing tennis. My family and I love tennis
and would use it as well.
At Round House Park, there is plenty of open space where a tennis court could
potentially be. If you did decide to put one in, there would still be a lot of open space left
over. I truly hope you will take my request into consideration.
Sincerely,
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Taylor Moran
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 CoulterBoulevard
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
WNW.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director '11/
FROM:
DA TE:
May 15, 2008
SUBJ:
Results of Special Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
On Wednesday, May 14,2008, the Chanhassen Park and Recreation
Commission met at 7:30 p.m. in a special session to discuss a proposal to partner
with School District 112 on construction of new baseball/softball stadium. All
commissioners were present for the meeting; however, Chairman Daniels
excused himself at 8: 10 p.m. in order to fulfill a coaching obligation. Four
residents were in attendance including Dick Mingo, Pete V oas, Mike Funk and
Lyndell Frey.
Upon calling the meeting to order, Chairman Daniels requested that I present the
staff report for this item. Upon conclusion of my report, . r Daniels
requested that ,commissioners offer their openin 'on the proposal.
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Members voic a ,mixture of vie oints. I 'ssion expressed
their gratitud rtheexistingjoi ,ers se district and
wished to thank them for bringingfltlnetship to our attention.
A good deal of discussion centere the perceived
benefits from making a $600,000 " yare worth the
expense. In addition, commissio ed length the idea of, ,
investing this money in other projects t at may offer more'~direct" recreation
benefits to our residents. '
Upon closing the public input porti .
the proposal further with Vice Ch y, c 'ng for a motion to support
staff's recommendation at approximately 9:10 p.m. No motion was made. A
number of alternative motions were discussed, but none resulted in a motion
being made. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:15 p.m.
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.
Senior Center - Lifelong Learning Presentations are offered thru Augsburg College,
THE COLLEGE OF THE THIRD AGE.
Klein Bank of Chanhassen is sponsoring the 2008 presentations and did so in 2007.
2008 Presentations
. "Today's New Media: Who Can We Trust?" (52)
Friday, Feb 9, 1 pm
. Sites, Sounds, and Stories of Major Centers of the World (44)
Tuesday April 17, 2007
. Take me out to the Ballgame! cancelled
Monday, June 4th @ Time; 7 pm
. The Underground Railroad - A True Story (32)
August 7, 2 p.m.
. Population Holocaust (26)
Oct 3, 9:30 a.m.
. Angels - What on Earth Are They? (32)
December 4, 10:00 a.m.
2008 Presentations
. Music of Social Change 1: Women's Issues (26)
February 8, 2008, 1 :00 pm
. Music of Social Change II: Labor Unions (29)
March 14,2008, 1:00 pm
. Music of Social Change 111: Civil Rights Movement (1950s -1960s) (28 are signed
up)
April 11, 2008, 1:00 pm cancelled due to weather. - Rescheduled for May, 16 @ 1 pm
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Reach Out Prevents Homelessness
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In the spring of 2007, 47 year old
John Burch had lost his rental
apartment when his landlady was
forced to give up her property.
Despite having a regular job, John
didn't know where to turn and was
living on the street. Luckly, John's
employer, Paul Nelson of Reliance
Screw Products Inc., was looking
out for him. When he found out
about John's homelessness, he be-
gan looking for help. He quickly
found the Reach Out service.
At the time, REACH had just begun
offering Reach Out Services free of
charge with the help of grant funding
from the Hennepin County Task Force
to End Homelessness, the Philips Fam-
By Foundation, Wells Fargo, and gifts
from individual donors. The no -cost
Reach Out option is designed pre-
cisely to help people like John who
have a mild developmental disability
and need some assistance to live in-
dependently, but have no famly sup-
port and are not eligible for county
disability assistance programs like
SILS.
This special grant funding allowed
REACH to serve twenty adults at risk
John Burch now has a home thanks to the
Reach Out Service .rom REACH.
for homelessness in 2007. The majority
of them received assistance with find-
ing housing and employment to avoid
homelessness. Our Community Living
Specialists also helped these clients
learn budget management skis and
apply for government benefits such as
Medicaid and rental assistance.
This program is identical to our fee-
based Reach Out service except that
clients are served on a sliding scale
basis or free of charge, depending on
their financial situation. We work with
clients on their most pressing issues
and then continue to follow up to
make sure they remain stable. REACH
has secured funding to operate this
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.. Volunteers Make a Difference... page 2
More Ins ide .. Summer Programs...pages 3 - 7
.. Asperger Advocates... page 9
VOLUNTEERING HAS MANY REWARDS
Volunteers are a vital asset to any non-profit organization, offer-
ing expertise, caring, and time to help further a cause. At REACH
we rely on volunteers to guide the strategic direction of our or-
ganization, help with special events, and provide assistance with
our various recreation programs.
Maureen Grazzini has been volunteering as a Reach basketball
coach for ten years. She was looking for a way to give back to
the community and a nephew with Aspergers Syndrome inspired
her to work with people with disabities. Maureen says,
"Coaching adaptive basketball is the most rewarding way of giv-
ing back because it's so hands on." She has also turned volun-
teering into a famDy affair by inviting her brother Kevin Weber to
help her coach.
Kevin says he was inspired to get Involved because Maureen al-
ways had such great things to say about the people she
coached. After one night of coaching, he could see why. Ac-
cording to Kevin, "I love nothing more than to see my players
every week. What amazes me most is that they love the positive
reinforcement we give them and how loyal all of them are to
each other and to us."
Board members Patrick Boley and Andy Weinstein agree that the
most rewarding part of volunteering with REACH Is the people.
Andy says that he loves hearing about success stories from par-
ents about the improvements In their chDdren as a direct result of
the services REACH provides. According to Patrick. "It's nice to
be a part of something that Is not only worthwhDe, but Involves so
many genuinely good people."
Ultimately, all of our volunteers are looking to be a positive force
In their community and gain some satisfaction from their efforts.
Maureen puts It simply, "You get back tenfold what you give."
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Volunteer Maureen Grazzini (top right), enjoys coaching
basketball with fellow volunteers Tom Ranheim (top left)
and Bruce Bendel (bottom right).
Other Volunteer
Opportunities at Reach
Recreation Assistant: Help with adaptive ath-
letic programs and leisure activities for children,
teens and adults. Possible positions include
coaching softball or basketball, assisting with
bowing leagues or social clubs, or helping a child
participate in a community activity.
Board Member: Join our dynamic board and
help guide REACH in our efforts to fulfill our mis-
sion. Board members actively participate in fund-
raising, communicating with legislators regarding
disability issues, strategic planning, and special
events. The average monthly time commitment is
3-5 hours.
Call Mary Perkins at 952- 988-4177 for more infor-
mation about these great opportunities!
Summer 2008
c a u as
EDUCATION, THERAPY, LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Helping Individuals with Disabilities Reach Their Full Potential
1001 Highway 7, #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4177 Phone
(952) 988-6728 fax
REACH Is an agency that serves Individuals with developmental dlsablBtles and their fa miles
In the West and Northwest metro area. Services Include counseling, therapy groups, commu-
nity IMng training and support, therapeutic recreation and leisure, Information & referral.
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Counseling & Education
Counseling
Reach for Resources specializes In
working with people with developmen-
tal disabilities such as mental retarda-
tion, down syndrome, autism, and mid
to borderline cognitive difficulties, and
thelrfaml&es. We beHeve In a friendly,
supportive, person-centered approach,
and in setting personalized goals for
each client.
Reach accepts: Medical Assistance,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN, Medica,
America's PPO.
To schedule an Intake Interview or for
Information on counseling options call
Lisa Rivers, MA, LP at
pon't Miss the Annual
Empowerment Banquet on
May 13th.
Political Self-Advocacy: How
You Can Make A Difference
See Page 7 for Details
Support Groups
Young Women in
Transition
(Ages 18-30)
This group provides an opportunity for
women with borderline to mid cogni-
tive dlsablBtles to talk with other women
about their concerns and experiences
regarding relationships, sexuality, grief
and loss, or other topics of interest.
This therapeutic group will meet one evening
per week at the Eisenhower Community
Center in Hopkins. I you would like to be a
part of the group, an intake Is required. Call
Lisa at 952-988-4177 for more information.
Managing Your Money
Learn how to develop a budget,
organize your bills and keep track,
of your money
WHERE:
Eisenhower Community Ctr
1001 Hwy 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
Mondays, Apr. 28, May 5,12
6:30 - 8:00 pm
$15.00
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Call Matt at 952-988-4177 for more
Information.
REACH OUT
Life Skills Support for
Adults with Disabilities
Reach Out Is ci private pay In-
home support service for adults with
dlsablRtleswho want to live Independ-
ently, but have been denied eHglbilty
for other public assistance programs.
Clients are assigned a case manager
who provides on-going support with:
. Finding Housing
. Finding Employment
. Managing Finances
. Cooking & Cleaning
. Health & Safety Training
. Socialization
. Transportation
. Government Benefits Application
. Regular phone Check Ins
. Crisis Support
Reach Out is tailored to your individual
needs and offered at an affordable per
session fee.
Sliding scale or no-cost outreach scholar-
ships may be available based on family
income.
Call Mary Perkins at 952-98-4177 for a Free
Did You Know? Reach is also a SILS
and Waiver provider. If you are
looking for a worker who can meet
your needs, give us a calli
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Youth Programs (Ages 5 - 12)
August Action
Enjoy the end of summer with five
fun.fRled afternoon Field Tripsl
TIME: 1 :()()-4:oo pm
Session 1: For North City Residents
August 11-14
FEE*: $75.00 Resident
$83.00 Non-resident
Session 2: For West City Residents
August 18-22
FEE*: $75.00 Resident
$80.00 Non-resident
*Plus additional fees for activities
North CHles: BP. BC. GV,MG, PIym.. NH. cryst..
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West Cities: Chan.. Chaska. Hopkins, Mtka. SLP.
Bowling
Join us for fun,
non-competitive
open bowing.
You wll bowl two
games each
week.
.
Northwest
WHERE: Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
WHEN: Tuesdays
June 17-Aug 12
TIME: 6:30-8: 30 pm
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$43.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
West
WHERE: Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
WHEN: Mondays
June 16-Aug 11
TIME: 6:30-8:30 pm
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
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sports Sampler
Playa variety of sports in this fun six
week programl
Session 1: Tuesdays, June 24-Aug 5
WHERE: Chanhassen Rec. Center
TIME: 6:3~7:15 pm
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
Session 2: Mondays, June 23-Aug 4
WHERE: Brooklyn Park Community Ctr.
TIME: 11:3Oam-12:15 pm
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$43.00 Non-resident
Kid Fu
A six-week martial arts
program for kids.
Come learn the moves
of Jackie Chan and
Bruce Lee!
Session 1:
Thursdays
May 15-June 19
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 - 34th Ave N
6:~:45 pm
$40.00 Resident
$48.00 Non-resident
WHERE:
TIME:
FEE:
Session 2:
Wednesdays
May 14-June 18
Chanhassen Rec. Ctr.
2310 Coulter Blvd.
Chanhassen
6:00 - 6:45 pm
$40.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-resident
WHERE:
TIME:
FEE:
Program Minhnum 5. Maximum 10
Social Fun-Joyment
for Ages 10-12
This unique program is designed to
meet the social needs of adolescents
with high..functioning Autism or Asper-
ger's Syndrome. We meet once a week
for plenty of FUN and social interaction.
WHERE: Plymouth Creek Center
14800 34th Ave N
Plymouth
WHEN: Wednesdays
6/11-8/20
TIMES: Group 1: 4:30 - 5:45 pm
Group 2: 6:00 -7:15 pm
FEE: $200.00 for 10 sessions
An intake is reauired for new Dartici-
Dants. To set up an intake for this pro-
gram or to register, please call Tara at
(952) 988-4176 or emall
thallberg@reochforresources.org
Teen Programs (Ages 13 - 21)
!
Bowling
Join us for fun, non-
competitive bowing.
You wll bowl two
games each week.
Northwest
WHERE:
Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
Tuesdays
June 17-Aug 12
6:30-8:30 pm
$35.00 Resident
$43.00 Non-resident .
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
West
WHERE:
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
Mondays
June 16-Aug 11
6:30-8:30 pm
$35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 5, Ma:xlmum 30
North and West
Teen Explorers
A weekly social group that wBI explore
your community by enjoying activities
like concerts, plays, shopping, swim-
ming, movies, and eating out.
WHERE: Various Metro area locations
WHEN: Tuesdays
June 17-Aug 5
6:30 - 8:30 pm
North Group
$40.00 Resident
$48.00 Non-resident
West Group
$40.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-resident
Plus additional activity fee
Program Minimum 5, Ma:xlmum 20
TIME:
FEES:
Teen Trekkers
This awesome hiking club will be a
great way to enjoy nature with friends!
WHERE: Westwood Hils Nature Center
St. Louis Park
WHEN: Thursdays
June 19-July 31
TIME:
FEE:
6:30 - 7:30 pm
$25.00 Resident
$30.00 Non-resident
Teen Softball
A fun. non-competltive
league just for teens!
(formerly of the Plymouth/
Wayzata Youth Softball Assoc,)
WHERE: Porkers Lake Field, Plymouth
WHEN: Fridays
June 2~Aug 15
TIME:
FEE:
6:30 - 8:00 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Social Fun-Joyment
for Teens & Young
Adults
This unique social program for teens
with hlgh.functlonlng Autism or Asper-
ger's Syndrome meets weekly.
WHERE: The Depot Coffee House
Hopkins
WHEN: June 9-Aug 21
Mondays
Group 1 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Group 2 5:45 -7:15 pm
Wednesdays
Young Adult Group 6:30-8:00 pm
Thursdavs
Group 1 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Group 2 6:00 - 7:30 pm
FEE: $200.00 for 10 sessions
Returning participants should contact
Tara to register. An Intake is reauired
for new DarticlDants. Please call Tara at
(952) 988-4176.
Girls Club
Join other gi1s ages 13 -17 for fun
and social skiDs development. This
club Is designed for girls who are
independent In their personal care
and can manage their own behav-
ior.
WHEN:
One Saturday per month
5/31,6/21,7/19,8/2
WHERE:
FEE:
Various locations
$40.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-resident
Weekend Ventures
at Valleyfair!
This is an overnight respite program
where we wi. stay at a hotel In Shako-
pee and spend all day Saturday at
Valleyfair. Come join us for games,
rides, movies, and lots of funl For ages
14-23
WHEN: June 13-15
$350 for entire weekend
For more information or for an
application, please call
Becca at (952) 988-4178
FEE:
Take Five Respite
Do you need something fun to do dur-
ing your summer break? Come join our
respite program to meet new friends,
experience recreation activities and
get out of the housel
WHEN: Daily, July 21-Aug 15
WHERE: Elm Lutheran in Robbinsdale
TIME: 9:00 am-3:30 pm
FEE: $70 per day
Transportation may be avaHable for an
- additional fee.
Payment Options: Private pay, Waiver, &
CDCS. Some scholarships are available.
For more information or for an
application, please call Stephen
at (952) 988-5321
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Adult Athletics
Adult Bowling
Join us for fun, non-
competitive bowfing.
You wBl bowl two
games each week
Northwest
WHERE: Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
WHEN: Tuesdays
June 7-Aug 12
6:30-8:30 pm
$35.00 Resident
$43.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 5, Ma>dmum 30
TIME:
FEE:
West
WHERE: Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
WHEN: Mondays
June 16-Aug 11
6:30-8:30 pm
$35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 5, Ma>dmum 30
TIME:
FEE:
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"BEAT THE HEAT" DANCE
WHEN: August 13th from 7-9 pm
WHERE: Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Dr. N.
COST: $5 at the door
FREE for Club West & Wednesday
Night Social participants!
Softball
Get outside and play bal with your
friends! Competitive and non-
competitive leagues offered.
WHERE:
WHEN:
Harley Hopkins Fields, Hopkins
Competitive - Mondays
Non -Competitive-Thursdays
Begins week of June 9th
6:30 - 8:00 pm
$30.00 Resident
$38.00 Non-resident
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Registration Notes
and Information
. Residents of our consortium cities
are alven Drlorltv In realstratlon.
Non-resident realstratlons will be
held until one week before the start
of the Droaram.
. If you are a new participant In On
the Town, can Becca at (952) 988-
4178 for information and to sched-
ule an Intake Interview.
. Please Note: Participants may only
register for one social program per
quarter.
. Please do not sign up unless you
wil be able to attend!
. If you are concerned about your
program filing up quickly, please
feel free to stop by the Reach for
Resources office to complete a
registration form In person.
. You wll receive a letter confirming
your registration along with sched-
ules for all programs you have
been registered for at least one
week prior to the start of the pro-
gram.
Summer registration begins April 30
The Adaptive Recreation program Is a cooperative effort between REACH for Resources and the Northwest Consortium and West Consortium of
cities. The Northwest Consortium consists of: Brooklyn Park. Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth and Rob-
binsclale. The West Consortium consists of: Chanhassen, Chaska, Hopkins, Mlnnetonka, and St. Louis Park. For information and registration pro-
cedures, call Tara or Becca at 952-988-4177. NOTE: For persons not living in one of the above communities, you are considered a "non-resident"
and need to add a $8 to the registration fee for Northwest city programs and $5 to the registration fee for West city programs.
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TIME:
FEE:
Note: To register for the Competitive
League on Mondays, please call
Molly Skoro at 952-582-8264
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SOFTBALL SPONSORS
NEEDED!
It just wouldn't be
summer without
Softballl
We need sponsors for the REACH sum-
mer league teams. Your $275 sponsor-
ship wll provide t-shirts, trophies, and a
banquet for your team.
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: If you would like to help REACH clients
: make the most of their summer, please
: call Tara at 952-988-4176.
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Adult Social Prot: rams
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On the Town I
A social group foryoung aduls, ages 18 - 25,
who ale Independent and would lie to
e~ thei'community. Meets twice per
month.
WHERE:
Various locations i1 the Northwest
& West SubUlbs
WHEN: Every other Friday evening
Begilning June 13
Vadeswih acflviy
$20.00 Resident
$25.00 Noniesident
Pkls additional ac1ivIy fees
ProglOm Milinum5, Mminum 15
TIME:
FEE:
On the Town II
A social group foraduls. ages 26 -50, who
can access the communltyildependently
wlh rminal supervision. Two Saturdays per
month.
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Various locations i1 the Northwest
& West Suburbs
Every other SatUIday evenilg
Begi1ning June 14
Varieswih acflviy
$20.00 Resident
$25.00 Noniesident
Plus additional ac1ivIy fees
ProglOm Milinum5, Ma>tnum 15
Club West (west metro) and Wednesday Night Social (noIfhwest metro)are
social programs for adulsage 18 and ok:ter. Meet new friends and visit with
old friends whle enjoying games, dances, movies, bingo, etc.
star to pa1icipant ralio is 1:10
Program Milinum 5, Ma>i1lum 30 (for each program)
Club West Wednesday Night Social
WHERE: Variouswest metro WHERE: QystaI Communily center (and
locations other neaJbylocations)
WHEN: Wednesdays WHEN: Wednesdays
June l~Aug 13 June l~Aug 13
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm TIME: 6:30 -8:30 pm
FEE: $40.00 Resident FEE: $40.00 Resident
$45.00 Noniesident $48.00 Noniesident
Plus adciIonal acliviIyfee Plus adcIfionaI acliviIyfee
Summer Dances
Join your friends and groove to all the
latest hits! Sponsored in collaboration
with Project Soar.
TIME:
FEE:
7 - 9 pm (all dances)
$5.00 at the door
Weekend Ventures
at Valleyfair!
This is an overnight respite program
where we wi. stay at a hotel In Shako-
pee and spend all day Saturday at
Valleyfair. Come join us for games,
rides, movies, and lots of fun! For ages
24+
WHEN: June 27-29
FEE: $350 for entire weekend
For more information or for an
application, please call
Becca at (952) 988-4178
ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE & DINNER
"Political Self-Advocacy: How You Can Make a Difference"
WHEN:
June 13,
July 18,
August 15
2008 is an important election year and your vote counts! Come learn about your rights as a voter, legislation that
affects you, and how to become an involved citizen. Dinner, exciting speakers and voter education win round out
this fun and informative evening. Don't miss this great event!
WHERE: St. Louis Park High School
6425 W. 33rd St.
Beat the Heat Dance on Aug 13th-see
page 6 for details!
Sign up on I1e enclosed regstalion farn.
IT'S
FREE!
WHERE: Vescio's Restaurant 401 Hwy 7, st. Louis Park
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
COST: FRE8! For SeI-odvocates and thei'farries
CeI Annie Kosel at 952-988-4177wlh quesllons.
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Registration Form-Summer 2008
Advance payment is required for all programs. NO REGISTRATION AT PROGRAMS OR BY PHONE. To ensure a spot in the progr(Jm(s)
of your choice, mail in payment and registration form as soon as possible. Residents of the West & Northwest consortium of cities
receive preference in registration. Registration is then open to non-residents of the consortium cities one week prior to the start of
the programs (unless program is full). Registration Begins April 30, 2008
Name:
Birth date:
Address:
City:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone:
lJ Yes lJ No I have waivered services and an authorization for Reach For Resources to biD for these programs.
lJ Yes lJ No Do you require wheelchair access?
Photo Waiver: My photo may be taken at Reach programs and used for promotional materials, unless I check below:
lJ No, I DO NOT wish to have my photo used.
Disability (please include specific information such as seizures, allergies, special diet etc.):
Social Worker:
Parent(s)/G uardian(s):
Home Address:
Parent(s) E-MaD:
Parent(s)Employer:
Employer Address:
Annual House- 0 $0 - $24,999
hold Income: 0 $100,000 - $124,999
Social Worker's Phone:
Parent/Guardian's Phone:
City:
Parent(s) Cell Phone:
Employer Phone:
Zip:
0$25,000. $49,999
o $125,000 - $149,999
City:
0$50,000 - $74,999
0$150,000 - $174,999
Zip:
0$75,000 - 99,999
o $175,000 - $199,999
0$200,000+
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Jim Lundquist and Sarah Stanchfield exchanged wed-
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Parents Want to Know!
Q: Do adults with developmental disabilities have
the right to vote?
A: Fundamentally, adults with developmental disabiU-
ties are granted voting rights under the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA); Title II of the ADA prohibits
state and local governments from denying persons
with disabilities equal participation. Furthermore, a
1982 amendment to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 al-
lows voters who need help casting a ballot due to a
disability to get assistance from a person of the voter's
choice. Other laws, Including the Voting Accessibility
for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984 and the
Help America Vote Act of 2002, have been enacted
to address the accessibility of poling places.
Despite this legislation, voters with developmental
disabilities continue to face difficulties In exercising
thew right to vote. Most of the federal laws enacted
deal primarily with physical access to polling places
and processes, rather than addressing the denial of
voting rights for people with intellectual or mental im-
pairments. In fact, a study conducted by the National
Organization on Dlsabiflty indicates that 22 percent of
voters with disabilities have had their eligibiUty chal-
lenged, and 21 percent reported that thew mental or
physical abiUty to vote was questioned.
Eligbmty to vote Is largely dictated by Individual
state laws. Today, forty-four states continue to uphold
statutes that exclude some persons with disabilities
from voting. Many of these laws inciude antiquated
language denying rights to "idiots" and "Insane" per-
sons. Twenty-six states mandate that persons under
guardianship are not mentally competent and there-
fore are ineligible to vote.
Minnesota law Is fortunately more progressive. The
state of Minnesota guarantees, per the ADA, that per-
sons with developmental disabilities who understand
what it means to vote have the right to do so. Addi-
tionally, Minnesota Statute 201.014 states that people
under guardianship are eligible to vote UNLESS a court
order revokes that right. Persons with dlsabiRtles also
have the right to get help from a person of their
choice if they need assistance reading or casting their
ballot.
This Is an important election year and people with
developmental disabilities have the right to get In-
volved In the political process and Influence elections
and legislation that affects them. REACH will be hold-
ing a Political Self-Advocacy conference on May 13th
to provide voter education and we encourage all In-
terested self-advocates and their families to attend.
See page 7 for details. _
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Marsha Miller, a REACH Community Living Specialist, began working with John
and quickly found him a new apartment in Crystal, near his job. "I love my new
apartment," says John, "and Marsha is good to work with." Now that John is
stable and has a safe place to Dve, Marsha continues to work with him and pro-
vide assistance when he needs it. Lately they have been working together to fill
out pa perwork. for John to qualify for Medical Assistance and Marsha helps him
with budget management as well.
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assistance from REACH. He has a safe place to fIVe, his hygiene is better, and
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District Health Council Report to the Board
May 2008
The District Health Council was formed from the District Wellness Policy, adopted May 25,
2006. The role of the council is to monitor, review, and propose revisions to the wellness
policy and serve as a resource for its implementation.
The District Health Council addressed these priorities during the 2007-2008 school year.
. "Wellness Policy Resources" manual for district administrators. To ensure
that the wellness policy continues to be implemented successfully, it is important
that students, staff and parents hear clear and consistent messages that reinforce
healthy eating and physical activity. The manual contains ideas and materials for
administrators to use at staff and parent meetings to help create understanding of
the wellness policy.
. District Health Council newsletter. We published three issues, one in
December, February, and May. The newsletters are posted on the district website
and include nutrition and physical fitness ideas for families. Next school year, the
committee would like to include more updates on Council activities.
. Birthday I celebration requests. Using Clover Ridge Elementary School as a test
school in April and May, we are trying out a new idea: "Birthday and Celebration
Request." Parents who may wish to bring in food for their child's birthday can
request food for a fee through the school's foodservice staff. They can choose from
a birthday cake ice cream cup, sherbet, pretzels, cereal bar, applesauce, apples with
caramel sauce, orange juice, and milk. The food items are peanut free and less
than 30 percent calories from fat. The council members and staff at Clover Ridge
Elementary School will evaluate the trial period and possibly make changes. If this
is a success, it can be implemented in district schools in the fall 2008 with the
principal's approval.
. Council representation review. We reviewed the groups represented on the
council to look for gaps. Sally Stuckey agreed to be a School Board representative.
Sally is sent all correspondence from the meetings and has provided feedback to the
committee. In the fall 2008, the council plans to attend staff and PTO meetings to
talk about the council and our resources with the goal of increasing classroom
teacher representation.
. Recommending "Energizers: Classroom-based Physical Activities" to
classroom teachers. Energizers are a way teachers can integrate physical activity
with academic concepts in the classroom. For example, in California Dreamin', the
teacher leads the class on a virtual tour of California (or any state of study).
Students move at least 30 seconds for each of the actions listed such as "March
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across the Golden Gate Bridge" "Surf in the Pacific Ocean" or "Climb up a Redwood
Tree". The Council will discuss Energizers with each school and give them copies of
the Energizers for their level of students.
. Review the Board's wellness policy. The council used a tool provided by the
Minnesota Department of Education to analyze the Wellness Policy. The tool helps
identify if procedures in the policy are being met and to identify actions for
implementation. We will continue with this tool to analyze the policy and determine
what will be the focus for 2008-2009.
. The importance of hand washing. A procedure in the Wellness Policy states,
"Schools will offer students an opportunity to sanitize their hands before eating."
Elementary students have the opportunity to either wash their hands or use hand
sanitizer before eating lunch. The committee felt that hand sanitizer should be
available for middle school students. The council is recommending to middle school
principals that hand sanitizer be put on the supply lists and that it be made available
in classrooms for students to use before eating lunch.
Council Members:
Judy Amrhein
Tara Cliff
Nicole Deutsch
Melissa Hanson
Todd Hoffman
Stacey Hurrell
Kristi Juaire
Dana Miller
Ryan Muelemans
Anne Peglow
John Saindon
Tracey Souvignier
Diane Timmers
Suzi Tripp
Facilities/Field Scheduler, Community Education
School Nurse, CRE
Carver County Public Health Nurse
Assistant Coordinator, Community Education
Chanhassen Park and Recreation Director
District 112 Parent
District Health Services Coordinator
Principal, PRMS
Physical Education Teacher, YES
Food & Nutrition Training & Support Assistant
Physical Education Teacher, Chanhassen and CMSW
Physical Education Teacher, CES
Food Service Supervisor
Parent and Paraprofessional, CRE
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RECORD OF MEETING
SRF NUMBER 0076276
PROJECT NAME TH 5 Corridor Planning
CONSULTING GROUP,INc'
DATE: 4/17/08
LOCATION: SRF Consulting Group
ROUTE/COPY TO:
CLIENT: Carver County
PURPOSE OF MEETING: Get input and feedback from agencies on environmental
Issues
ATTENDEES:
Marty Walsh, Carver County
Nicole Rosen, Mn/DOT
Natalie White, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
Sharon Wheeler, Carver County Water Management
Todd Hoffman, City of Chanhassen
Craig Sinclair, City ofWaconia
Brad Wozney, BWSR
Ann Mahnke, City of Victoria
Garneth Peterson, SRF Consulting
John Doan, SRF Consulting
Jenn Reed Moses, SRF Consulting
FROM:
Jenn Reed Moses
BRIEF SUMMARY OF MEETING
1. Welcome and Introductions
. Garneth Peterson welcomed the group and asked all participants to introduce themselves and the agency
they represented.
2. Introduction to Corridor Study and Environmental Scan
. Garneth Peterson explained that SRF Consulting was hired by Carver County, with assistance from
cities along the corridor, to conduct a corridor study for the future expansion ofTH 5 from TH 41 west
to the intersection with TH 212. She clarified that this is a corridor study, not an environmental
document that would be prepared under NEP A. The purpose of the study is to identify what is in the
corridor and to create a "set of rules" when the project moves forward and an environmental document
is completed.
. The goal of this meeting is to let the agencies and organizations know the purpose of the study, and to
ask for feedback in order to make sure that the most critical information about environmental impacts is
known.
. The environmental scan conducted in this corridor study includes a broad level of analysis. It seeks to
identify the critical issues, but not every detail. The environmental scan will concentrate on the five
locational factors that can identify fatal flaws for analysis of alternatives: wetlands, parks, threatened
and endangered species, cultural resources, and environmental justice.
. There will be no preferred alternative in this study; several alternatives will be looked at and can be
considered in future environmental documents.
. The environmental scan will be organized for readability and to be clear about what level of analysis
was done. Each environmental topic will have these sections:
a. Identification of known information
b. Potential impacts to consider in the study
c. Future environmental documentation.
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3. Purpose and Need
. John Doan explained the purpose and need of the project:
The Purpose ofthe TH 5 Corridor Project is:
. To establish a future TH 5 corridor that functions as a safe, east-west minor arterial serving
the growing communities of Chanhassen, Victoria, Waconia, and Norwood Young
America.
The three identified Needs for TH 5 are to:
. Enhance Mobility - Congestion currently exists in the TH 5 study area. With no major
capacity or safety improvements programmed, the intensity and duration of delays along the
corridor will grow, with over 50 percent of the study corridor congested by 2030.
. Improve Safety - The crash and fatality rates for TH 5 are over 20 and 70 percentage
points higher respectively than the statewide average rates for comparable roadways. In
addition, six locations within the study area have crash frequencies and crash rates that are
well above the statewide averages and require attention.
. Provide Sufficient System Linkage - TH 5 is the primary east-west route that connects
Chanhassen, Victoria, Waconia, and Norwood Young America to the metropolitan area.
Improvements to TH 5 are needed to maintain access and mobility for residents and
businesses along the corridor. It is also important to ensure access to Waconia's Ridgeview
Medical Center, which has a service area of over 700 square miles.
4. Alternatives Development
. John Doan described the vision for the corridor, including the difference in the urban and rural
cross-sections and ideas for trails and/or sidewalks. Urban cross-sections vary from 120 feet to
150 feet, depending on whether it includes a single or double left turn lane and whether sidewalks
or trails are included. Rural cross-sections range from 210 feet for four lanes without a trail to
240 feet for four lanes with a trail.
. While trails or sidewalks could be included along most of the corridor, in some areas it might be
desirable to divert traffic to an adjacent trail (such as in Victoria, where bicycle/pedestrian traffic
could use the LRT trail). He explained that the vision was arrived at with community input from
advisory and technical groups.
. Todd Hoffman commented on the trails. He said that in all but the sections in the cities, there
should be no sidewalks. Sidewalks are not easily maintained/plowable in winter. He also said that
commuter bicyclists will want to remain on TH 5, not be diverted to an adjacent trail. He pointed
out that recreational bicyclists like trails that create loops; this is more preferable than riding out
and back on the same trail.
. John Doan noted that currently, a trail is envisioned along the south side of the alignment.
. Craig Sinclair asked about trail crossings for north/south trails. He said that under- or overpasses
would be desirable. He also said that this could be done at creek crossings, since bridges/culverts
are already being installed in these locations. The Waconia plan shows a trail crossing along a creek
at Oak Street. This type of crossing could be done on the west and east sides of Waconia, but would
leave a gap in the middle of town.
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. Craig also shared that Victoria and Waconia are thinking about acquiring right of way along the old
railroad corridor, west of where the trail ends in Victoria. Although the LRT trail is rail banked, with
plans to use for light rail in the future, the sections that are privately owned may not be rail banked and
may not ever be used for trails. This right of way would be acquired when these areas are developed in
the future, and would be used for trails. It could also help with the goal of connecting Carver Park to
Waconia Regional Park.
. Todd Hoffman said that even if the railroad right of way is planned for future trail use, the idea of a trail
along TH 5 should not be abandoned. The trails could be used by bicyclists as loops, and again,
commuters will like having a trail directly adjacent to TH 5.
. Garneth pointed out that if built, the two trails (one on the old railroad corridor and the other along
TH 5) would come together at the location of the existing bridge over the LRT trail in Victoria. Some
considerations would need to be made about how these trails would meet.
. Marty Walsh asked whether frontage roads have been considered for the area. Nicole Rosen said that
the project team has been working with communities on access and connections to community roadway
networks. It is not an entire system of frontage roads, but some frontage roads may be included.
5. Water Resources Issues
. Jenn Reed Moses discussed water resource and wetland issues along the corridor. There are many
wetlands throughout the corridor. The current project maps use data from the NWI. Natalie White from
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Sharon Wheeler from Carver County Water Management said
that they have some additional wetlands information that they can share. In addition, Mn/DOT staff
have prepared wetland data and will be driving the corridor to confirm their findings for use in the
environmental report.
. It was noted that there will be wetland fill along the corridor with any roadway expansion due to the
high number of wetlands. Even in the segment from TH 41 to CR 13, where there is a 150 foot right of
way, some fill will be necessary as a result of improvements.
. Additional water resources along the corridor include floodplains, notably in the area of Lake
Minnewashta; wellhead protection areas in Chanhassen, Victoria, and Waconia; several creek and ditch
crossings; and lakes and creeks, some of which are listed as impaired waters.
6. Other Environmental Issues
. Garneth described some of the other important environmental resources in the corridor, including parks,
threatened and endangered species, and cultural resources.
. She discussed parks that are adjacent to the corridor, and the regulations that govern impacts to parks:
Section 4(f) which requires that projects attempt to avoid and minimize any impacts to recreational
facilities, parks, wildlife areas and historic sites; and Section 6(f), which affects any park/recreational
properties purchased or improved with Land and Water Conservation Fund (LAWCON) monies.
. Parks that could be affected for this project include: University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum,
Carver Park Reserve and Lake Waconia Park (all subject to 4(f) and 6(f) evaluations), and Salters Park
in Victoria.
. Garneth described the three Regionally Significant Ecological Areas (RSEAs) in the corridor and
explained that they were based on analysis by the DNR and Metro Council, and identify areas that
provide important ecological functions. The three areas are the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum,
Carver Park Reserve, and the Carl Krey Lake area.
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. Carver County has no federally listed threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat; it
does have documented bald eagle nesting sites in 3 sections along the corridor. In addition, the lakes in
the area provide habitat for trumpeter swans-a state-listed threatened species and the least darter, a
fish species of special concern.
. Garneth noted that for cultural resources at the environmental scan level, we only include identified
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) properties, and properties identified as eligible to the
NRHP that are adjacent to the corridor. Properties along the corridor include the University of
Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm and the Andrew Peterson Farmstead. The corridor would be careful to
avoid taking any property from either of these sites, since both include the farm fields associated with
the property and adjacent to TH 5.
. There are no identified NRHP archaeological sites along the corridor, but areas of high potential are
noted around all the lakes.
. Detailed survey work for both historic and archaeological properties would be required along the
corridor if an environmental document is undertaken in the future.
. Gameth also spoke about the recognition that TH 5 runs through the center of both Victoria and
Waconia, and the study recognizes that it will be important to try to maintain community cohesion when
the roadway is improved. She also asked for participants to identify any potential environmental justice
populations in their communities; no particular areas were noted.
7. Questions and Comments
. Marty Walsh said that Carver County has a GIS layer of historic properties. The 106 Group also did a
survey of Carver County.
. Natalie White said that the watershed district is interested in the connectivity of water bodies. Streams,
in particular, provide wildlife corridors. If underpasses along streams are used for trails, they could also
be used as wildlife corridors as well. Shelves can also be incorporated into culverts to allow for wildlife
crossings.
. Craig Sinclair asked about the wetland between the Arboretum and Lake Minnewashta. He mentioned
that it would be desirable to make the wetland whole again, instead of divided into two parts. This could
be accomplished with bridging the wetland rather than using fill.
. There was discussion about the major trail crossings. Todd Hoffman said that they would want a
north/south underpass at Minnewashta Parkway, not an at-grade crossing. Ann Mahnke said that the
crossing at County Road 13 is another major crossing. Marty Walsh discussed the county's concept of
"linking trails," noting that Carver County also has a GIS layer about these trail linkages that he will
share with SRF. Nicole Rosen asked if there is also information about where these linking trails could
be incorporated with creek crossings.
. Marty Walsh also stated that a greenway concept is being discussed for an area along the Crow River in
Norwood Young America. This could be an important wildlife corridor and may be able to be
incorporated as a trail crossing.
This meeting record is considered a draft; please contact Jenn Reed Moses at SRF
(jmoses@,sr(consultinf!.com) if there are additions or corrections.
ACTION NEEDED
);> Provide trail information to SRF
);> Provide wetlands information to SRF
RESPONSIBILITY
Marty Walsh, Carver County
- Natalie White, MCWD
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