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Correspondence SectionAdministrative Section Camp Fire ,USA March 5, 2002 City Of Chanhassen City Of Chanhassen 690 City Center Dr Chanhassen, MN 55317-9634 MINNESOTA COUNCIL 2610 University Avenue West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114-1090 Telephone: 651 647 4407 Telephone: I 888 335 8778 Fax: 651 647 5717 E-maih info@minnesotaco, u. ncil.org www. minnesotacouncil.org MINNESOTA COUNCIL South Region Office 725 Front Street Mankato, Minnesota 56001 Telephone/Fax: 507 387 1340 MINNESOTA COUNCIL West Region Office 107 Southeast Second Street, Box 103 Little Falls, Minnesota 56345 Telephone/Fax: 320 632 3537 M!.qNESOTA C.nUNC!£ East Region Office P.O. Box 103 Lake City, Minnesota 55041 MINNESOTA COUNCIL' North Region Office 532 Northeast Sixth Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Telephone: 218 326 5921 Fax: 218 326 8619 MINNESOTA C(~NC[LmIC/JWIPg' Camp Bluewater 37508 Bluewater Fl~ad Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744 Dear City Of Chanhassen, "We have what I consider strong and reliable evidence that these programs (youth prevention programs) are working." Jan Malcolm, Minnesota Commissioner of Health Isn't it refreshing to read good news about the youth of Minnesota? In reporting the results of the 2001 Mim~esota Student Survey, Jan Malcolm stated that there has been a decline in risky behaviors among youth in Minnesota. She went on to attribute this decline in part to youths' participation in prevention programs such as Camp Fire USA. At Camp Fire USA, we have long known that children and youth who spend time in our programs benefit now and for many years to come. Our programs provide essential qualities necessary for a positive future for youth and their communities. We know that Camp Fire USA programs: · Encourage creativity · Place a high value on helping other people · Teach skills to plan ahead and make gond infonv, ect cb_o~ces · Help develop empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills · Provide awareness and appreciation of different cultures · Help children and youth resist negative peer pressure · Teach children and youth how to solve problems peacefully Camp Fire USA programs support all of these important outcomes in youth and their families. We provide safe, healthy enviromnents in which youth can learn life skills, develo~ decision-making ability, and connect with adult mentors. In today's society, it is more important than ever that we work together to help youth enhance their self-confidence, and to encourage in them an attitude of community responsibility. The youth of today will become the leaders of tomorrow. Your contribution of $500.00 or more will help ensure a brighter tomorrow for our children and for our community. Camp Ojiketa 27500 Kirby Avenue Chisago City, Minnesota 55013 Camp Tanad0ona 3300 Tanadoona Drive Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 Camp Tanawaha Rural Route 2 St. Peter, Minnesota 56082 United Way Agency If you have any questions about Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council, please feel free to contact me at (651) 647-4407. I have enclosed copies of our Annual Report and IRS 501(c)(3) fonn for your perusal. More information is available upon request. Sincerely, Andrea P. Dwyer Executive Director P.S. Help today's youth become tomorrow's leaders. Support Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council. Il Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Carver County Parks February 21, 2002 Agenda Program Development Public Meeting for Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Introductions Brief Overview of Recreation Trends and Previously Identified Planning Issues Open Discussion/Public Input · Schedule · Closure Overview of Recreation Trends Trends in overall park visits to the regional park system. (Source: Metropolitan Council System Analysis of the Regional Recreation Open Space System) I Projecl~l Projecl~ Projecl~l Projec~d Base' change for change visits V'r~its 2020 (%) for 2050 for 2020 for 2050 .... (%) Walking/hiking 9.548 2396 4896 I 1,744 14,13 I Biking 5,482 1896 5496 6.469 8,442 Non-pool swimming 4,280 12% 37% 4,794 5,864 Picnicking 3,240;t 16% 23% 3,759 3,985 Sightseeing 1,020 34% 76% 1,367 1,795 Fishing I, 160 I I% 15% 1,288 1,334 Motorboating 540 796 20% 578 648 Nonconsumptive wildlife activities 360 40% 72% 504 619 nonmotorized boating 300 33% 78% 399 534 Developed camping 280 19% 32% 333 369 Family gathering 220 14% 33%! 251 293 Cross-country skiing 217 - I% 18% 215 256 Horseback riding 60 27% 100%I 76 120 Snowmobiling N/A 42% 12 I% N/A N/A Visiting historic places N/A 39% 76% N/A N/A ............................................ Visiting a beach or waterslide N/A 14% 35% N/A N/A Hiking N/A 12% 24% N/A N/A Backpacking N/A -2% 10% N/A N/A primitive camping N/A -4% -20% N/A N/A total 2~,70J 19~ 44~ 31,775.$ $~,$~1.J I ~ Base number of visits were determined using the Metropolitan Council's 1999 Annual Use EslJmate and 1998/99 Regional Parks V'~oor Study. It was not possible to determine the base visits for 1999 for those activities labeled 'N/A'. For some activities such as 'hiking' and 'visiting a beach or waterslide', they are partially subsets of broader activity categories ('walking' and 'nonpool swimming'). Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 1 Lake Minnewashta Regional Park ii Carver County Parks Trends in overall park visits to the regional park system. (Source: Metropolitan Council System Analysis of the Regional Recreation Open Space System) ) / 99~ 2026 2056 2026 2056 V~ V~ Vs/ts 96 96 Scott 187 24~ 306 3396 6596 Caaef 175 223 286 2996 6096 Wash/ngton 586 743 906 2796 5596 Dakota 750 923 /,/26 2396 5096 Ar~a /,843 2,/6~ 2,6/6 /796 /-/enne/m'n 3,235 3, 7 / ~ 4,246 /596 3 / /~amse? /,577 /,77/ 2,00~ /296 279~ Bk:c~/ngton 807 90i /,003 /296 5t ?au/ 4,556 5,/36 5,665~ /296 /V/innea,~/s /5,525 16, 903 17, 994 996i 16 9~ TOTAL 29,275 32, 735 36,14~ 1296 2.39t ...... ii'l I " Previously Identified Planning Issues The following is a listing of previously identified facts and issues for consideration. The list is based on staff's research, input from November 15th kickoff meeting, and comments from citizens in response for questionnaire that was circulated by Carver County Parks. The list is a starting point only, and can be expanded upon or revised. · 341acres in size · A common theme is to not over develop the park. Upgrade summer trail system - Paved trail from local trail system to key park features - Maintain extensive network of nature trails - consider realignments · Swimming beach upgrades well liked · Maintain viable cross-country ski trails · Consider winter hiking trails, although not considered a major issue at this point · Creative play area well liked · Boat launches heavily used - Boat launch #1 most liked - Consolidate into one easily accessible/secure site - Minimize extent to which vehicles with boats have to travel through the park - Maintain around 35 spaces - Temporary parking (?) · Environmental study groups now use the park · Day and overnight group camping remains popular (up to 500 kids at times) - activities inClude swimming, boating, play on play equipment, archery, cooking, etc. , Needs of smaller groups (35- 50) should be considered Consider new activities for groups - climbing walls, adventure play, ropes course, sliding hill, etc. · Picnic shelter receives heavy use - company picnics, groups · Consider need for and location of smaller picnic areas · Natural resource stewardship is very important · Large open athletic field is not extensively used · Continue to use caretaker house · Off-leash pet area - consider issue in the context of the park/overall system, as well as shared responsibility with other park agencies · Possibly move maintenance facility to better location · Reconsider roadway system design and function - especially entrance sequence · Review need for a better visitor contact station - Restrooms - Visitor contact - Vending - Ski rental/warming house - Small meeting room - Rangers - Minimize staffing needs , Consider operational issues - security, use monitoring (boats waiting for launch), policing (off-leash dogs, etc.) · Snowmobiling (?) Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 2 Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Carver County Parks Summary Notes from Minnewashta Regional Park Master Plan Public Meeting (February 6, 2002) In Attendance: Minnewashta Preservation Society representatives, family user groups, area residents interested in keeping development to a minimum, business community representatives, Girl & Boy Scouts representative, elementary school teacher interested in learning what the park could offer for education, frequent park users (some of whom are off-leash area advocates, adjacent property owners, park commission members, and County staff. Notes from Public Input Level of Development/Natural Resource Protection: · Strong consensus that development should be limited to what is absolutely needed in order to preserve natural open space areas. · Ecological stewardship of the park was considered of critical importance to attendees. · The park should compliment, not duplicate, serves providing in other County and local parks. Trails - General: , Strong feeling that the extent of paved trails should be kept to a minimum and used primarily to link major use areas together. · The current trails are highly used, but generally the users feel uncrowded when using the trails and like the woodsy/isolated atmosphere. · There seemed to be a general consensus that there should be a safe way for pedestrians to enter the park from the trail that will be along the east side of hwy. 41. (Grade separated crossing.) · The majority felt that a paved trail to access particular amenities may be necessary, but would like to keep the majority of the trails unpaved and natural. · Bikers currently use the gravel entrance drive, which is thought to be a bit hazardous due to traffic conflict and surfacing material. Trails - Cross-Country Skiing: · The "conservation area" of the park in the north portion is highly used in the winter for cross-country skiing and is highly regarded for its trails. Some would like a better connection from those trails with other park trails (Trail connections near the picnic space by the boat launch is particularly unclear.) · MMW utilizes the cross-country ski trails for training. · Currently the public does not see a conflict of uses on the trails and feel that packed trails for winter hiking are unnecessary at this point. They like having specific trails for cross-country skiing with the other trails for general hiking, although winter hiking is not thought to be a major need at this point. Trails - Snowmobile: · There was confusion as to where the current snowmobile trail is located. Conflict with a sledding hill was of particular concern. Some snowmobilers seem to be using the old route, which is in conflict with the sledding activities. · The snowmobile trail allows snowmobile access to and from the lake from the County Rd. 41 corridor (and a gas station.) Trails - Dogs: · There were many who currently walk their dogs at this park and would like to keep it "pro-dog", with possibly providing an off-leash area with the idea that it would not be the typical fenced in parcel of open space. They would like a more natural atmosphere that would possibly contain trails that their dogs could run free in. 8rauer & Associates, Ltd. 3 Lake Minnewashta Regional Park ii Carver County Parks Boat Launch and Boating Related: ~ Them is a no-wake zone in the bay and as such concern was expressed about too many boats in the bay taking away from the quietness and serenity of the bay. , One person made the comment that the boat accesses are used at different times of the season and that both are needed. · A place to dock or beach a boat would be beneficial near the boat launch and perhaps other areas. · Another comment was made that there is a pier that extends too far in the water (at the northwestern tip) that seems to be in the way of the boat traffic. Group-Day Camp / Picnic Activities: · The Scouts currently use the park for group activities and camping and say they will adjust their program to fit whatever the park has to offer. They mainly use the waterfront for beach activities (swimming, sailing, etc.), but would like it if an orientation course or something similar could be added that wouldn't be evident/intrusive for other park uses. · The scout camp uses the individual picnic areas as well as the large open green space for activities. · It was noted that the open green lawn near the new picnic shelter was used for a variety of events and is very versatile. , There are businesses who are in need of places for company picnics, as well as residents with reunions, etc. · The new park shelter building is well liked, especially the fact that there are flush toilets located there, but needs more shade. · There weren't any thoughts one way or the other on the individual picnic areas. Other Park Amenities: · There are many people who felt that Carver Park, which is close by, provides a lot of paved trails, rentals, and more highly developed activities and the arboretum provides the garden type of atmosphere. As such, Minnewashta should remain a natural park to complement the others. · The beach area is well-liked and used. · The play area is well-liked and used. It has very good views across the park and lake without being intruded on by the park drive. · Some felt that any entrance building should be kept to a minimum and that rentals weren't appropriate or necessary for the park. · It was felt by many that a better entrance sequence would be beneficial. They would like a friendlier entrance (currently there is a "warning" sign that you see first). Also, the entrance is hard to identify from County Road 41. Brauer & Associates, Ltd. 4 ° · · · e CITYOF CHANHA SEN 690 Cify Center Drive PO Box147 Cbanbassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 952.937.1900 General Fax 952.937.5739 E,gineering Department Fax 952.937.9152 Building Department Fax 952.934.2524 Web Site u,u,u:ci, clmnhassen, mn. us February 20, 2002 Chan/Chaska Soccer Club Attn: Mr. Richard Carlson P.O. Box 735 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Richard: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you and the Chan/Chaska Soccer Club for the $2500 donation. Your donation is very much appreciated and the money will be used to enhance our soccer facilities. As stated in your letter, you are beginning your fund raising efforts and would like to get together to discuss some capital projects where we can partner together. Contact me at any time and we can discuss your ideas. My phone number is 952-227-1121 or email me at jruegemer@ci.chanhassen.mn.us. Thank you again for the generous contribution to the City of Chanhassen. Sincer~y, ('~ Jerr2p Ruegemer Recreation Superintendent JR:ns C: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director G:\park\jerry\ccsoccerdonationltr THREE RIVERS,PARK DISTRi .CT :..Publ} officials. Informer .The Public Offwia/s Informer Is a.bullet~n d~strib~uted by the Suburban Herin,cpm Regional P~:'Dls~.ct to facilitate commumcations between, the P. ark D~stnet's Board of Comm~ss~on.er~.' and state l. el~lators, ~ ?~11 ~ other public officials, regardingregional park aM natural i'esoln'c~ manage, merit t~sues and Projex;.¢ thaf'~'~ '.~.t. Our ¢OnstltUent~/Tlii: /n~rm~,r will.be distributed as needed, at least once per ye~ prior to the legislative se~sslon. For '.finthermformation on, any issue, contact, the Park District commiSSioner representing your legislative diStriCt or'eomth-~ty, at 763/559-67~0" 763/5'59 or the Superintendent at -9000. ' .. · '.. , : ' :~ iI .'. ,° , I:I~NNEPIN. PARKS ~GINGN,q~/I]~ TO 'TI:IREE RI~RS PARK DISTRIC-Tr' I o In. furtherance of its mission and to better define 'who we are, Hennepin Parks is becoming Three Rivers Park District. Although the Park District's name is changing,, it will 're- main the same wonderful system' it has be~n for more than 40 years, and will continue to evolve for the benefit of its · - , park visitors, The Park District has been cOnsidering a name change for a number of years. The common nam~ Hennepin Parks has had many successes, but it does not accurately reflect the seven-county geographic distrib'ution of our park properties, an, d has been ~ source i~fconfusion for the public. The Scott · · County Board of Commissioners requested that we consider adopting .a name that'better represents ourjointpowers agree-., ment with them. We concurred that ~a common name change is important for the future of the Park District. Surveys of the public and of our volunteers confirmed a general misun- derstanding of'oUr jurisdiCtion'as a special park district in the State of Minnesota. o · The name "Three Rivers Park District" w~ approveil unani- -~ mously on December 6 by our Board of-Commissioners. The name was selected with the assistance ora professional , naming consultant following considerable public and staff HENNEPINPARKS THREE RIVERS PARK. DISTRICT .. input. We are very excited to becomb Thr~e Rivers. park District and have chosen the name to reflect the foiiowing: . . ® geOgraphic distribution of regional park prt;perties within th~. ~atersheds of the Mississippi, MinnesOta and 'Crow Rivers; and, · rich cultural histov_y, of-theSe thr~e rivers and how they have shaped our community. . · ·. 'Although the Park Distri~/t is Changing~its common name; its mission to prOm,otc enviro ,n[nental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural-resoui'ces-based park system"remains unchanged as, its fore.mt;st priority. As it has. for the past'40 plus yea~.,.the Park District will continue to evolve for the ben&fit of our constituents. · · January 2002 The' Subu. rban Hennepin RegiOnal Park D'istrict;. or Three Rivers Park District, is an inde. pendent, special park' district established by the · ~ State Legislature in 1.957~ As'a ' special park district; we are chard'ed mw, g~ with the responsibilities of a. cquisiv tion, development and mainte- nance of large park res?ves, regional parks and reg!onal. trails for the benefit and use of citizens of' suburban Hennepin County, Scott C°unty, the metropolitan area, as well as the State of Minnesota. Presently, the District owns and operates in excess, of 2~000' acres located in' seven Counties. - ApProximately 53%' of our operating budget is provided by. suburban Hennepin County tax- payers. The balance is primarily provided by other counties,· non-tax park use revenues and state/ met~rol~olitan council regional CARVER 'COUNTY SCOTT :.... DAKOTA COUNTY ~..~ COUNTY Since 1973, the Park Distil'et has opera, ted ~eg~onal facilities in Scott County as,a/esul[ of a joint powers. ~ag~ee- ment b~ween the two agencies: A nine meinber couN~ Scott Hennepin Park Ad. vis0ry Board RAMSEY COUNTY · makes reeommendafiom to theSeott County and Park District Boards ol3 Commiraioner~ on matters related tO · _ .regiohal park properties. ', The Park District.also wo?ks cooperat, ively with the .Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Cgunc~l and the State Legislature as one often implementing agencies of the Metropolitan Regional o Park System. This ~stem of ~ parks was estabiished in 1974 by the Minnesota State Legis- lature .and collectively serves more than 28 million park'guests pc? year in the seven county metro · · o J area, providing outdoor education/ 'recreatic~n facilities, services and LIGHTED TRAILS " ' -' . ,Il. o. ., The Park DiStrict now offers five Jocatlons With lighted trails. Cleary Lake Regional Park and Eagle Lake Regi0na. l Park are the latest parks to add lighted, trails, joining Elm Creek Park- Reserve, French Regional Park and Hyland Lake..Park Reserve. · Alth°ugh best known for providing evening facilities for cross- country skiers, the trails also are open in the spr~ng and fall for evening hiking. The five parks offer a total of 24.4 l~ilometers (about 15 miles) of lighted trails. The Park District hopes to add lighted trails at Baker Park Reserve as soon as possible. It also should be noted that fuflding for a Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek Park Reserv~ is included' in the MetrO' Council's 2002-2003 Capital lmprovenient Program, which will be considered by the State Legislature this year. This' area would include a new trailhead complex of buil~l- ings, snow-making for a cross-country ski trail.loop, a "tubing" facility and a downhill ski training area. '~'.ublie Oa~icSds Infarmer · . January 2002' I ',a! .'. ~3n)ufie 13-16, 2001, the Park District '200i · was privileged ~o host the"National' ~.~. L, ,s, pecial Park District's ~:o.,,.,r~n_.Tifled -~'--'~. ~'~" GOLF An Open Space Odyssey in reCog... 4~ ~. "~ CENTER nition o'f the 2001 Year- o'f'Op~n Spa e, the fora rought mor than On the weekend of July 7 and ' 8, 2001: Eagle Lake Regional Park celtbrated its new goff cefiter with an open house. The golf center featUres a nine-hole par 31 ~our~e; a lighted nine-hole.~itch and ' .~_. putt course; a lighted di'iving -~.~.,.~. range ~ind practice area, as_well ; · tis a visitor center offering equipment rental, concessions and lounge re'ea. , " The golf area fea. tu.res special youth programming through the "First Tee" Program. This program iSan initiativ~ of the World GolfFou'ndation. Its mission is to create affordable arid acces- sible.golf fa'cilities/opportuniti~s.: · The park 9ffers more than just golf.'Its 'ammenities include a paved bike/fiike trail., a reservation picnic shelter, and snowshoeing/cross-country ski trails. ,4,t some point,'d~pend- lng upon Regi.onal Park grant funding from the State of Minnesota and Me~opolitan Council, Phase II. Development at Eagle Lake will focus on day use, lake-oriented facilities. This could include a swimming be&ch, boat launch, picnic dreas and fishing piers. . . , · ! · 160 pa.rticipants from across the United States and seVeral countrieS. Early -. arrivals spent Wednesday morning at the Science'Mugeum and 'the afternoon on the Mississippi Riyer' aboard the '.'Betsy Northr.op'".a~d the evening at an opening session. On Thurs- 'day, participants toured Baker National Golf Course,-Carver . Park Reserve; L,ake Minneto .nka Regi.onai park and Noerenberg Memori&l Gardens.' On Friday, there .was. an. array of sessions to pick from including: "Growing Native Plants and OutdOOr . Education" in the morning and "Trails' for the 21't Century" and Public Safety. in the afte. rnoon. An eyening program took IJlace at the Baker Near-Wilderness~ Settlement. 'Sa~ur.da~, c.on, cluded the conference with a tour of.Bryant Lake Regional Park and Hyland Ski & Snowbom:d Area. · · 'The Forum was highl}) praised by part!cipants and, although it 'was a lot of hard work, it was' a' great .event-for the Park District. I.t allowed us to showCase, our parks and the great Twin Cities area to a hational, audienee. GALE.WOODS SPECIAL RECREATION FEATt]RE The Gale Woods Special Recreation Feature is an incredible place made possible by a very spe.eial gift. A1 and Leona Gale ' contributed their_ 41 O-acre farm in Msnnetnsta to the. Park District. In response to this very generouS'act, the Park District has developed a Master Plan that identifies "Gale WoOds" as a special recreation feature, Which was approved as part ~fthe Metropolitan Regional park System. In accordance with the Gales' wishes, the p!an.call~ for preserving'and pro- tecting the land's natural features, while providing stimulating educational, cultural and r~creational uses. of these resources. The farm at Gale Woods will·provide a.unique °pportunity.for environmental learning associated with agriculture. School field trips for elementary and secoffdary students will foster.a basic understanding of food production, anim~il agriculture, and land use. ;qocationa~ education opportunities relating contemporary farm' management o,perat!ons .also tuffy be pursued. Outdoor educhtion activities in this setting wi!l employ routine farm activities as the vehicle for learning; care of resident farm · animals (including feedi_ng, weighing, and health chec~), and · assisting with garden chores (planting~ weed. lng and harvesting) as well as providing opporttmitieslo reinforce curriculum conCePts. All learning will be enhanced by recreationfil activities appro- priate for the farm setting, including hayrides, picnic games, fishing and hiking in the warm mon. th's-and sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and ice s~ting in the winter. Public events will be a major component of the program on Weekends, and seasonal festivals, hayrides~, and harvest events are being considered. Gale Woods is' located on the east shore of Whaletail Lake and · ' is comprised of rOlling fields and pastures' and steep, wooded slopes. In addition to the farm buildings where most program- ming will 'occur, other amenities now present or. Proposed to be 'constructed will allow ~,ifitors tO enjby the site's natural features'including: turftrail.s, picnic areas, a canoe laun .eh, fishing piers and Cross-court .try running course for high school teams. Gravel roads, parking lo'ts and trails have been'comgle.ted. Gale Woods will open for some l?ublic use in the spring of 2002. Public O~cials Infarmer' o · . 2002 'YEAR OF DRAGONS. -3- As 200i ends, the Pai'k Distfii:t bids farewell to the Year of Open Space and wele'omes 'the 'Year · af Dragon.)qies. . · Now, in 2002, attention will be directed to the dragonfly. Numer- ... ous Year of Dragonflies programs will be offered throughout 2002. These programs will focus off the myths and legends of dragonflies as well as · equally interesting facts about these insecta. The myths include the ability.to s.ew. skin, wh!ch gax~e ris~ to names such as "Darn- ing Needle, and"Devil's Darner." Of course, dragonflies can't even sting or bite: .-, -On-the other, hand, people are now realizing the benefits of dragonflies. ·They .are voracious mOsquito eaters and afc 'an indicator species for the quality of water bodies. So in 2002, look for. the 'Dragonfly logo a~d attend our programs about this fascinating insect... . , ' '.- '-Jandary 2OOz~ · ~ . . . . The anaual A~tumn Woods Classic took place on Sep _t~nnber 29, 2001, at Elm Creek Park ReServe.. More,than .1600 people ,, participated in the 10K race,. 5K and iK kids' mn. ~th dear- race/walk skieg and temperatures. iri the' low 50's,.it was a: - perfect race .day.~'Next.yeai''s event will t~ke place on Saturday,' , . October 12, 2002, at Elm creek Park Reserve.... ' ' ,' '- · Ill 'The 2001 Carp .Fest took place on 'June 23, .2001 at 'COon - Rfipids Dam Regional'Park:' A .dry, Warm day With clear skies. contributed to a. great day, with 3,0,26 attendees. VisitOrs pa.rticipated in .a fishing contest, 'kids games, musical enter- tainment and Carp tasting. The 2602 Carp. Fest is scheduled ' for Saturday, June 22,at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.' - We hope you can stop by for this great event! ., ' · . . .. - . · . COMMrrMENT TO.REGIONAL TR,~ILS The Park bistrict continues its commitment to a Regi'onal Trails Program that began, in 1998. To date,.28 miles of trails have been added. The following inforrfiation.on Regional Trail ' Development reflects this ongoing commitment: , HOPKINS SOUTH LRT CORRIDOR TO MIDTOWN GRI'.k'NWAY TRAIL , . In 2002, the last one mile of the 5-mile Hopkin~ to Midtown Greenway Trail should be completed .from Beltline Avenue in St. Louis Park to th~ termin6s of the Midtown .Gre~nwa¥ Trail at 314 and Chowen Avenues. The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is in the process of acqui.ring the needed· land from the Canadian Pacific Railroad after Which, trail co~nstmction will begin. HO~i~ NORm ComtmoR -, · Formally opened, in the fall of 2001, this 3-mile trail has been a coo..'.perafive project' with the 'Citie~ of St. Louis Park-and Hopkins. This trail is often r~fe~ed to as th.e',Hutchinson Spur,:' which links the LRT trails in Hop.kins to the Cedar Lake Trail at Highway 100. In conj.unction with the Cedar Lake Trail, the Kenilworth Trail and the Hopkins to Midtown Greenwas; Trail, this trail creates a'10-mile "loop" thi'x)ugh St. Louis Park, Hopkin. s and Minneapolig'.. · . VlSH LaK~ VX~IONnL' ~,aaX TO 'ZL~ CaZgI{'v~ ~ER~ ~ In Maple Grove, 2001 marked the bpening of ~e Fish%~e 'Regional Park to Elm Creek P~k Rese~ Trail. ~is be~uti- ~17-mile ~aif has ve~ few road crossings ~d at.~s time' unde~ass of the new CounW Road 30 is ~ing built. Al~0u~ the trail ~ave~es a d~veloped sub~b~ ~a, ~e woods ~d wetlands of'~e e~d°r make ~e mil seem ve~ secluded much of thruway. . .. ~~ ~IO~ P~ ~e Luce Line. Smt~ Trail cb~ection.~c~bu~ L~e No~ to U.S. 169)~n Pl~ou~ is ne~ly completed. ~fs ~il is in a corridor that changes from wobds on the west t° large %etl~ on ~e ~t..~e wetl~ sou~ of MediCine L~e. ~ave~ed by a bo~dwa~ abov~ ~e wamr. ~is'~e~ ~te~s~g ~ail co~ection aOds 3 miles to the Pa{k Dis~ct Trail System. - , · .Janga~ 2002 O~ September 22, 2001 the Park District celebrated the re- ope~i. 'ng ofth~ expanded Richardson'Nature Center. in Hyland. Lake Park Reserve. Located in the heart ofBloomingto, n, Richardson has long been one of the Park Districts~ most popular nature centers - so popular, in fact, the original 3,$00osquare~-foot building no -longer could accommodate the droves of'school 'children and drop-in visitors who 'fi'equented.the facility. During the past year, the 3t ~year old nature center has undergone a complete transformation and has nearly tripled in size. More than 7,000 square .feet of classroom space and public lounge areas have been added to the building, making Richardson the largest of the Park Districts'. three nature cent&s. - Designed to ble~d into'the environment, the addition features immense wood pillars that resemble the woodl~ds surround- ing the building and a wall of windows ihat brings the out- doors in. New features include an indoOr raptor viewing area that' will allow visitors to enjoy the nature center's resident barred 6wl, kestrel and red-thiled hmvk up close andpersona/, a specially-designed audio-visual room, and :'wet" cl&.ssrooms that make it possible for school children to learn about nature with hamts-on lab work. The classrooms, also will be available for rental by the public· The center's popular wildlife viewing area remains in the north, wing of th~ facility. Outside, the center's scenic trails remain and a new accessible trail has been - added.. Fu. ture plans call for fantastical displays that will high- ·o light HYland's na. tural w.0nd, ers and o~-ient visitors to the District's system, as well as a new amphitheate? that will re- place the outdoor classroom lost to construct/on. ,, · . Since/ts opening in 1970, 'Richar.'dson ~lature~Center's natu- · -ralists have captivated school groups and the public with. their e.xtensive knowledge and enthusias, m for the ofitdo6rs. Wit~ wid.eleyed wonder, the nature center's visitors have expl0r~d the autumn woods iff search ofanjmal'homes and have learned ho~ to survive a cold winter's night in the 'snowy shelter of a qui.nzhee.. Young and old'alike have pres§ed their noses against · frosty windows to eavesdrop on deer feeding under the last light of a winter afternoon and birds t~at have"stubbornly re- fused to migrate south'.-In recint yea~s,/hey have discovered the healing power of nature on {he Me.dicine Trail and have · become inspired by the heroines who. se stories lmfold.on the "Women Making a Diffet'ence' trail. With the calls of song;.. birds and the tang of. fresh apple cider imprinted, in their memory, they ill have left Richardson with smiles On their faces and'the endearin~ messag~ of stewardship in their heats. ,. · OutdO)or education is a. key component of the Park District's nhtural-resources-based p~ark' system~ For. years, {h~ District has offered enlig.l)tening programs to school groups and the public ai Richardson, Eastman and Lowry Nature Centers and at French, Lake Minnetonka and Coon Rapids Dam Regional Parks. For mo~ info .n!aatio. n about the Park District's educafiona/ ' offerings, visit www. hennepinParl~, io?g or call 763/559-9000. I COON RAPIDS DAM ' - · 'T I I . In 1995 and 1996, the control gates at the Coon Rapids Dam maintenance and repairs. This sy~te/n will allo~ the normal (which dated to 1913) were replaced. The new control gate pool elevation to be maintained during repairs and'also-will system consists of four rubber gates and a steel control gate. ~a~,e time in temporary/partial cofferdam construction. · Beginning in 1997, problems developed with the rubber gates· -, ' The "rubber bags:' had leaks a'nd had to be deflated and re- The walkway across the dam 'wa~ closed J~!i 9, 2001, and place,& An extensive c°fferdam.had to be constructed in front, relnained'closed for the duration of'~e re-construction. Gates of the damaged gates before construction could begin.. The. ' No. 2 and No. '3, the sho~'/est rubber gates, were repla~dd first. walkway on the dam had to be closed and, on occasion, the On September 4, the pool wa,y` Ipwered to its winter elevation~ water levels had to be lowe. red. The contractor then replaceed the.large rubber Gates No. 1. and No. 4.. Although the reconstruCtion was finished on No- The Park District and the'gate manufacturer reached an agree, vember 1, 2001, a final item of rehabilitation was added. The merit to replace.the rubber control gates in the summer/fall of steel crest gate, which adjusts the pool elevation under ho, anal, 2001. To facilitate this project, the Park District designed and ' conditign~, had experienced/~ome hydraulic prgblems., and is had fabricated a gate closure (Cofferdam) system that was used being rehabilitated. Gate-i'epairs/replac. e. ment was'covered bY for th~ i'eplacement project and'also is available for future dam the 6riginal dam rehabilitation warranty, which has been ex- ' ' tended by the manufacturer.for a new 1 O-year period. · Y~ublic 02~cia~. Informer... · · . '" : ' - ' · .'Sl, ZCla, Rv, Ca 'TIO V axtaz · _ 6, 2001~ the Park I~istrict ce, lebrated the i~,o '" . . , . ' tion of the Grimm farn~ou~e in Carver Park Re~e~e. The,. In De~ember 20.00, ,the Metropolitan Council. approved the ho~se and farm ,commemorate Wendelin Grimm's co~.ntn~ou7,. :inclusion of'Silver L.ak~ Special Recreation Feature as a unit tion t'o agriculture'. Grimm brought "everlasting Clover" seeds 'to the chaska area in;1857. For years, he shved the s,eeds from plants'tlmt survived the harsh Minnesot~ w!nters. The' result of his efforts was Grimm Alf_.alfa, considered to be the most important development in American agriculture in Mihnesota until the develOPment Of hybrid eom iff the 1930s. Grimm Alfalfa ev6ntually established Carver Coun .ty as the · largest-dairy-producing county in the State and' wa~ consid- ered the most important developmentin American agriffulture' until the de, veloPment ofhybfid c. om in the 1930s. It was used into the 1940s whgn it was'replaced with bacterial wilt-resis- tant varieties. . Wendelin Gfi_t~n died in 1890 wi. thout realizing his.impact on American agriculture. In 1924, more than 700 people gathered at the Grimm Farm ,t6 honor his contribution with a monument. · . With the farmhot~se restoration complete, the Park District is developing a cultural· history program for school groups and the public. Its goal is to make an everl:istii~g story of how a modest immigrant farmer changed the wor!d. ofthe.M?ropolitan R6gibnal Park System: The 13rgperty is th,e former Silver Lake Salvation Army Carhp '.m St: Anthony. The entire prope,rty is 119 a~:res. The Park District learned of the 'camp's p,otential sale in em:ly 1999. On July 12, 2001, tb.e Salvation .Army approoed the s&le of the ~site to the 'Park District. The City of St. Anthony ~ind RamSey County.have 'supported the purchase. ' .~' . . The Park District is in the process of submitting for consider-. ation afl Acquisition Phase MaSter Plan for. Silver Lake to the · Metropolitan Council With approval,, the DistriCt will begin a. 10ng process to determine how the site will be' used'and deve. l _oiled pursuant tb planning guidelfnes for a "special recrea~on feature" as-established by the Metropolitan Council. Ultimately, these · efforts will result in a Devel,opment ,Mhster Plan for the site. · _. The ?~r~ Dam'ct ir gq~er'ned by an i~dependent ~even-.'member' Board ofC. b.mmirsionet~. Iviv~ members of(he BoaM are elected~,m- diszriczr wiltu'n ~ubur,ban ttenhepi, n Court&, and t~o members am appointed by the !tennep. in Count ~. oa.rd of Commir..s!o#ers. · · - - .,· ,·.-, ..... ~-~,~,.~.-,--.--,, :~,.,~.'. 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't:." ~':::.~' ~ ' ,~~ ' 12615 County Road 9, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 Phon~: 763/559-9000 or 763/559-6730 · Fox: 763/559-3287 · ~tww:henneninnarV,',.oro WEST HENNEPIN COMMUNITY SERVICES. · Serving People With Developmental Disabilities & Their Families .~/ Phone: (952) 9884177 West Hennepin Community Services, Inc. 1001 State Highway 7, #217 Hopkins, MN 55305 Fax: (952) 9884020 ATTN: WHCS Spring 200:2 WHCS Staff Mary p~lrht% LICSW Executive Director Lisa Rivers, MA, LP Director of Counseling Services Sheri Petersen, MA Director of Education & Finance Renae Luther, CTRS Director of Recreation & Inclusion Sen, ices Tara Parker Assistant Director West Cory Peterson Assistant Director Northwest LoAnne Woods Management Assistant Matthew Smith Outreach Worker Nichole Meyer, MA Outreach Theratpist West Hennepin Wins Arc Minnesota Award Each year at its annual state- wide Awards and Recognition Ceremony, Arc Minnesota gives out awards to a variety of organizations and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in areas important to people with developmental disabilities. At the November 3, 2001 ceremony, Arc Minnesota awarded West Hennepin Community Services with the Boggs/Mitchell Award fo'r our integrated recreational programs. To quote from the award presentation, "One of West Hennepin's major-efforts is to help make Twin Cities area park and recreation programs accessible to people with disabilities. To achieve inclusive programming, the agency works with 13 suburban park and recreation (coned. on page 6) New Year/New Name WHCIto REACH West Hennepin Community Services Inc. has been serving you since 1985. In the early years, we worked primarily with people from the Western suburbs of Hennepin County, and offered one service, Outreach. Today we support people from all over Hennepin, Ramsey and Carver Counties and offer a wide array of resources and services that assist people with disabilities in many ways. Our core services include: Recreation, Education, Advocacy, Counseling and other mental Health services. We wanted a name that would better inform our stakeholders about who we are and what we do, so we have chosen the name (drum rolO, REACH-resources inc. We plan to have' an official unveiling of our new name sometime in the spring. Keep your eyes peeled and be on the lookout for our new name in this new year. GOodbye West Hennepin Community Services and hello REACH Meet The Staff Page 6 Special Events WHCS Contributors Back Page Page 6 COUNSELING & EDUCATION COUNSELING WHCS specializes in working with people with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, down syndrome, autism, and moderate to borderline cognitive difficukies, and their families. WHCS believes in a friendly, supportive, person-centered approach, and in setting personalized goals for each client. Our services include one-on-one counseling, family counseling, and group counseling. With our licensed psychologist, we are able to accept Medical Assistance and most health insurance plans. WHCS also uses a generous sliding fee scale. For your convenience, evening appointments are available upon request. At WHCS, you will find a safe, affirming and confidential place to talk, sort out issues, and explore new solutions to old problems. To discuss available counseling options or to schedule an intake interview contact: Lisa Rivers, MA, LP at (952) 9884177 MEN'S GROUP WHAT'$ ON YOUR MIND? Men with mild DD now have a new opportunity to talk with other men about the issues that are important to themselves. Topics can be anything that is on your mind, including relationships, grief and loss, and sexuality. If you would like to be a part of this group, receive more information, or schedule an intake session, please call: Lisa Rivers at (952) 9884177 WOMEN'S GROUPS YOUNG WOMEN IN TRANSITION An opportunity for women (ages 18 to 30) with mild DD to talk with other women about their concerns and experiences regarding topics such as relationships, sexuality, grief and loss, or other topics that are of interest. If you would like to be a part of this therapy group, an intake is required. For more information on this group, to schedule an intake, or to find out when it will be offered, call: Lisa Rivers at (952) 9884177. Tuesday Night in Hopkins ost~S Empowerment Group and Senior Empowerment Thursday Night in Robbinsdale: Empowerment Group (Co-sponsored by WHCS and Windows of Opportunity) All participants must arrange their own transportation and be able to wait independently for their ride. For more information call: Shed Petersen at (952) 9884177 ANNUAL SELF-ADVOCACY BANQUET Celebrate another successful year at WHCS! "Everyone is invited" WHEN: May 23, 2002 TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Eisenhower Commimity Center COST: $5 per person Certificates of participation will be given to those who were involved in the Empowerment Classes and the Living On My Own class! To register call: Shed at (952) 9884177 OVER 30? Are you over thirty? Would you like to talk with other women about your concerns and experiences regarding topics such as grief and loss, relationships and sexuality, or other topics of interest.9 If so, please call: Lisa Rivers (952) 9884177 WHCS receives funding through a purchase of services contract with Henuepin County Adult Services. 9 YOUTH PROGRAMS AGES5 - 12 · TEEN PROGRAMS AGES 13 - 21 KARATE KIDS Enjoy this popular martial art form with a real black belt instructor. Learn the basics to become a Karate Kid! Casual, loose fitting clothes a must! WHERE: Plymouth Middle Sch. 10011 36th Avenue N. Plymouth WHEN: Wednesdays April 17 - May 22 TIME: 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Program minimum - 5, Maximum 10 YOUTH BOWLING NORTHWEST WHERE: Doyle's 5000 W. Broadway Crystal WHEN: Saturdays April 6--June 1 TIME: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $2.50 Per Saturday Program Minimum - 3, Maximum - 10 WEST Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park WHEN: Saturdays April 6 - June 1 TIME: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 Per Saturday Program Minimum- 3, Maximum - 10 (In Collaboration with Edina Adaptive Recreation) SOCCER Learn some of the skills to playing soccer through instruction and games. WtIERE: Basswood Elementary 15425 Bass Lake Rd. Maple Grove WHEN: Tuesdays April 9 - May 21 TIME: 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Program minimum - 5, Maximum 12 BASKETBALL WHE~: Brooklyn Park Comm. Activity Center WHEN: TBD TIME: TBD We will be offering an instructional league and open gym time. TEENS GIRLS CLUB Join other girls age 13 - 17 for fun and social skill develop- ment. This club is designated for girls who are independent in their personal cares and can manage their own behavior. This is a program in Collaboration with Project SOAR. WHEN: Saturdays Once a month April May June COST: $35.00 For more information call: Tara (952) 9884176 TEEN EXPLORERS Join other teens for fun activities. Staff will plan and supervise things like swimming parties, movies, and going out for pizza. ~ WEST Various locations in Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park WHEN: Tuesdays March 26 - May 21 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $35.00 Resident $40.00 Non-Resident Plus additional cost depending on activity Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 20 NORTHWEST Doyle's 5000 W. Broadway Crystal Saturdays April 6- June 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $2.50 Per Saturday Program Minimum - 3, Maximum- 10 WEST Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. So. St. LOuis Park WHEN: Saturdays April 6 - June 1 TIME: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non Resident Plus $3.00 Per Saturday Program Minimum - 3, Maximum- 10 ADULT SOCIAL PROGRAMS CLUB WEST Various locations in St. Louis Park, Chanhassen & Chaska WHEN: Wednesdays March 27 - May 22 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident WED. NIGHT SOCIAL Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Cryst~ WttEN: Wednesdays March 27 - May 22 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident NORTH VENTURES VirHERE: Winnetka Learning Ctr. New Hope WHEN: Tuesdays April 2 - May 28 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non Resident Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 30 ~C~ West, Wednesday N'~ght Social, and North Ventures are social programs for adults age 18 and older. Staff to participant ratio is h 10. There may be an additional cost depend- lng on activity. ON THE TOWN & GOLDEN YEARS CLUB PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES On The Town and Golden Years Club is a social group for adults who can access community venues independently with minimal supervision. We require participants to have the ability to manage and modify their own behavior, start and continue conversations with other group members, and be able to wait independently for transportation to and from On The Town and Golden Years Club activities. *Please Note: If you are a new participant in On The Town or Golden Years Club, call Renae at (952) 988-4178 for information and to schedule an intake interview. SENIOR PROGRAMS AGES 50 PLUS GOLDEN YEARS CLUB This adult social group is designed for those over 50. We will meet to have dinner and enjoy entertainment on the 3rd Monday of the month. DINNER: Brookview Community Center 200 Brookview Parkway Golden Valley TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. WHEN: April 27 May 20 COST: $20.00 For more information or to schedule an intake interview contact: Renae (952) 988-4178 Program Minimum- 3, Maximum - 10 ON THE TOWN I A social group for young adults, ages 18 - 25, who are independent and would like to explore tho community. WHERE: Various locations in the Northwest and West Suburbs WHEN: Every other Friday Begins April 5 TIME: Varies with activity COST: $15.00 Resident $20.00 Non-Resident Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 20 ON THE TOWN II A social group for adults, ages 26-50, who can access the community independently with minimal supervision. Saturday evenings, 2x per month. WHERE: Various locations in the Northwest and West suburbs WHEN: Every other Saturday Begins April 6 COST: Varies with activity $15.00 Resident $20.00 Non-Resident Plus additional cost depeml~ on activity Program Minimum - 5, Maximum- 20 ADULT SOCIAL PROGRAMS (cont'd.) DANCES NORTHWEST WHERE: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Crystal WHEN: Friday, May 3 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. COST: $3.00 At The Door 'WHERE: Brookview Community Center 200 Brookview Pkwy Golden Valley WHEN: Friday, March 8 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. COST: $3.00 At The Door WEST Join WHCS and Project SOAR for our Friday night dances. WHERE: Minnetonka East Middle School 17000 Lake St. Ext. Minnetonka ~VItEN: Fridays March 15 April 19 May 31 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. COST: $3.00 At The Door $5.00 if there's a band ADULT ATHLETICS ADULT BOWLING NORTHWEST Doyle's Bowling Alley 5000 West Broadway Crystal WHEN: Saturdays April 6 - June 1 TIME: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. COST: $25.00 Resident $30.00 Non-Resident Plus $2.50 Per Saturday Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 32 WEST Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park WHEN: Saturdays April 6 - June 1 TIME: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. COST: $25.00 Resident $30.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 Per Saturday Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 25 SOFTBALL COMPETITIVE WHERE: Harley Hopkins Fields 105 Jackson Ave. South Hopkins WHEN: Mondays TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 NON-COMPETITIVE WHERE: Harley Hopkins Fields 105 Jackson Ave. South Hopkins WHEN: Thursdays TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. COST: $30.00 WALKING Join this recreational walking group ~ improve your fitness. We will explore some outdoor parks and trails as the weather permits. WHERE: Various locations/TBA WHEN: Tuesdays . April 23 - May 28 TIME 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. COST: $25.00/Resident $30.00/Non-Resident PLEASE NOTE Participants may only register for one social program per quarter '..o ! i [Recreation programs co-sponsored by WHCS and a consortium of the northwestern park and recreation departments ofBroody4 ICenter, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple GroVe, New I-IoI~, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale along with western park land recreafi°n departm,ents °f Chanhassen' Chaska' H°pkins' Minnet°nl~a' and st' L°uis Park' [~ SIJMMER 2002 PREVIEW ., As another summer approaches, we are busy Planning and Preparing to'~t your child's summer recreational needs. Summer is a time for all children to meet new friends, experience new things and enjoy the outdoors. West Hennepin Community Services has a wide variety of programs for your son or daughter to have the most fulfilling experience. Youth Teen Softball Mondays in St. Louis Park Softball Tuesdays in Brooklyn Center August Action Mini-day camp Variety of hot spots at the end of summer Teen Explorers Social Clubs Meeting in the West and North Rainbow Kids Club Tuesdays and Thursdays Maple Grove Basketball Brooklyn Park New Weekend Program! Would you be interested in a weekend/ ovemight respite7 Are you between the ages of 14 - 22 and independent in your self cares7 If so, call because we are looking for participants for an exciting new program. We would meet at a hotel on Saturday, participate in a variety of social/recreation activities such as swimming, movies and games; gather for breakfast Sunday morning and return home to our families. Express your interest by calling Renae or Cory at: (952) 988-4177 Maple Grove Teen Center Monday afternoons This is a great opportunity to make new friends and a fun way to spend your summer Take Five Respite Do you need something to do during your summer break7 Come join our respite to meet new friends, experience recreation activities and get out of the house! Transporation will be provided within a specific geographic location. AGES: 14- 22 year olds TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call Renae for more information at: (952) 9884178 Summer Inclusion and Playground Oppommities WHCS provides inclusion facilitators for children and teens with disabilities Wh°. ' participate in their city summer playground programs or any other park and reCreation offering. Registration for such park and recreation programs is done through your city park and reCreation department. Once you have registered, please contact WHCS to discuss the needs/accommodations for your child. Contact Tara Parker O82) 988- 7 to request an inclusion facilitator in the following cities: Contact Cory Petersen (952) 9884178 to request an inclusion facilitator in the following cities: Chanhassen Chaska Hopkins Minnetonka St. Louis Park Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Crystal Golden Valley New Hope Robbinsdale *please note: The cities of Maple Grove and Plymouth provide their own inclusion facilitators. Please contact their park and recreation offices with your inclusion needs. Part-Time Adaptive Recreation Positions Available West Hennepin Community Services is accepting applications for ReCreation Program staff. Applicants will work with children and adults with developmental disabilities in a variety of reCreational settings. WHCS is seeking individuals with a background in Therapeutic ReCreation, Adaptive Physical Education, Paraprofessional, or related fields, and interest in working .with people with disabilities in fun and exciting recreational programs. These positions are perfect for college students, family members, or school district employees looking for extra hours during the summer months. Positions starting ~ $8.00/hour Program locations are in the Northwestern & Western suburbs of Hermepin County Hours available range from 2 - 20 hours per week For more information on the available positions or. to receive an application, call: Renae at (952) 988-4178 THANK YOU! 2OOl ANNUAL APPEAL DONORS Advocating Change Together, Inc. Margaret Argall Ron 8: Christy Bateman Dean Bergusen Linda & Butch Bialick Ann Bums Cheryl Choukalas Scott & Deborah Cooper Christala Culhane Robert & Jeanne Cutshall The DiAngelis Family' David & Christine Dvorak Jerry Edwards Marvin & Rosemary Fish Evangeline Fust Barbara Garmon Stephan Garmon Michael & Gwenn Garmon Piper & Timothy Garmon Dan & Jean Gillis Goldbrick Club Susan & Jim Gray Debby Grote Adam Grote Mary Gustafson Ida & Don Hanna Kathy & Greg Hanson Patricia & Shain Haug Marie Heiland John Hetterick David & Margaret Holste John & Alice Johnson Leroy & Gary Johnson Mary Ellen Kaul Tony & Kathy Keenan Michael & Mary Kelly Paul Kenworthy Barbara & David Kleist Kenneth & Jean Klinck Barb Lemke Ann Lichty Barb & Phil Lindblad Audrey Loiselle John Mantz Gayle Moltz Beverly Montgomery Jerry & Sharon Nelson Orv & Vonnie Olson Bruce & Merry Jo Parker Mary & Michael Perkins George Petros & Bonnie Munger Ralph & DeEtta Pettyjohn Marilyn & Joseph Purnell Sandra Ramstad John & Linda Rebane David & Pamela Rediger Sharon & Ed Reinert Jim & Mary Rieck John & Alice Rivers Jan & Randall Rivers Jan & Royce Sanner Kari & John Schamber Ken & Maggie Schneeberg Marie B. Silvernagel Maxine Skold Mary L. Smith Rita & Jerry Stuth Lloyd & Beverly Swanson The Bieber Family Foundation Roger L. Thompson V.F.W. Post 425 Wayne Vagts Waltraud Whitmore John & Mary Ann Wolters Viviane Zastrow Walter & Virginia Zobel MA TCItlNG GIFTS CONTRIBUTIONS ING Foundation TEAM SPONSORS ' Basketball The John Barbetta Family Crystal VFW Post 494 WHCS Board of Directors: Annis Clark Kari Schamber Jan Sanner A special "Thank You" to our Annual Meeting/Holiday Party contributors: Jim Gray/Duke-weeks Realty Corporation, Karl Schamber, Gary Stone, and McDonalds in Minnetonka. ¢cont'd. from page 1) programs. West Hennepin staff members help the cities assess the needs of participants, the accessibility of the facilities, and the training provided to staff. The community parks departments are strong supporters of the program and say it has helped their residents, both those with and without disabilities. West Hennepin also helps special education staff create leisure education classes in schools, so students become more independent and stronger self advocates. Arc Minnesota is pleased to honor West Hennepin Community Services with the Boggs/ Mitchell Award for Integrated Recreational Programs." All of us here at WHCS were thrilled to receive this prestigious award, and want to thank Arc Minnesota for this tremendous honor. It was a very good note to end 2001. Meet The Staff Hello! My name is Tara Parker and I'm a NODAK. Yes, it's true, I was raised in Minot, North Dakota and later moved to Fargo where I attended NDSU and graduated with a degree in Recreation. I first became involved with WHCS in the summer of 2000 as an intern, and now I am one of the assistant recreation directors! I enjoy being outdoors, playing the violin, and watching my favorite T.V. show, ER. REGISTRATION FORM To reserve a spot in any wries recreation program, advance payment is required. NO 1LEGISTRATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE PROGRAMS OR. BY PHONE. Please mail check or money order, along with registration form below, to wries. To help ensure a spot in the program(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). -- Name: Birth date: Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Work Phone: Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone: Do you receive Hennepin County waivered services? {3YES ENO Annual Income: [3 0-$49,999 [35150,000-$249,999 [3 $50,000-$99,999 [3 $250,000-up ,q $100,000-$149,999 Disability (please include specific information such as seizures, allergies, special diet etc.): Social Worker: Social Worker's Phone Number: Parent/Guardian: Home Phone: Address: Zip Code: Work Phone: Photo Waiver: My picture/name/both may be used for publicity purposes? 12] YES [3 NO I, tile undersigned, understand participation in this activity is completely voluntary and the activity is being offered for the benefit of the participant. WHCS shall not be liable for any claims, injuries, or damages of whatever nature, incurred by the participant arising out of, or connected with, the acm'ity. On behalf of myself and the participant, I expressly forever release and discharge WHCS, its agents or employees, from any such clain a} injuries or damages. Legal Guardian: Date: Check The Pro,ram(s) You Are Registering For:. Resident/Non-Resident Karate Kids __Youth Bowling - Doyle's Youth Bowling - Pk. Tavern Youth Soccer Youth Basketball ~West Teen Explorers Teen Bowling - Doyle's Teen Bowling - Pk. Tavern Teen Girls Club North Ventures ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($35.00/$40.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($35.00 ($30.00/$35.00) Resident/Non-Resident Club West ($30.00/$35.00) Wed. Night Social ($30.00/$35.00) Golden Years Club ($20.00) Walking ($25.00/$30.00) On The Town I ($15.00/$20.00) On The Town II ($15.00/$20.00) Adult Bowling - Doyle's ($25.00/$30.00) Adult Bowling - Pk. Tavern ($25.00/$30.00) Softball - Mondays ($30.00) Softball - Thursdays ($30.00) Yes, I want Ticket To Ride services. I will maintain responsibility for scheduling my own rides through Dial - A - Ride. Yes, I want to participate in the 10th Annual WHCS Bowl-A-ThonI Please send me a pledge packet! Spring 2002 If you need assistance completing the registration form or with making payments, please contact: Renae (952) 9884178. Mail completed form t.O: WHCS 1001 Highway 7, Room 217 TICKET TO RIDE Hopkins, MN 55305 West Hennepin Commullity Services, Inc. 1001 State X~ighway 7, #217 Hopkins, 1V[N 55305 (952) 988-4177 Address Service Requested Non-Profit Org. 10 US Postage Paid Hopkins, MN Permit No. 653 Todd Hoffman 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 If you or someone at this address no longer wishes to receive this mailing, please inform us by calling (952) 988-4177. Your call will help us save on the high cost of printing and mailing. THANK YOU! WHCS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karl Schamber- President Susan Gray- Vice President Maxine Skold- Secretary George Petros- Treasurer Christala J.B. Culhane Piper Garmon Gary Johnson Mary EHen Kaul Jan Sanner Jeanne Maurer Swedberg Special Event , 10TH Annual Bowl-A-Thon This is our annual fundraiser and all funds ;~.~ right back into the programs you love! All ages are welcome. Each bowler must raise $30 ~ in pledges in order to participate. WttERE: Doyle's Bowling Alley Saturday March 16, 2002 ,,,,,,li~!'' WHEN:TiME: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. r 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 I~hanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952227.1110 Building Inspeflion$ Phone: 952227.1180 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: 952227.1404 Plmming & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 lax: 952.221.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www. ci.chanhassen.mn.us March 12, 2002 Ms. Pam Mueller 902 Barton Ave NW Buffalo, MN 55313 Dear Pam: Congratulations, the INT Public Gathering Permit was approved at the March 1 Chanhassen City Council meeting. Please feel free to start advertising the June and 2 tournament dates. Remember to implement the following items as previously discussed. 1. Tournament guides will be sent to all lakeshore residents of Lake Susan informing them of the tournament. 2. A zero tolerance policy on inappropriate behavior will be in place and any competitor not following the policy will be asked to leave. 3. A meeting with all volunteers and competitors will take place to explain the zero tolerance policy. 4. There will be a volunteer monitoring the boat access to ensure that it remains open to all boaters. 5. INT has invited the residents to bring any concerns to their attention · during the tournament to be corrected immediately. Thank you for being patient, and I appreciate your flexibility and cooperation during the permi. 't process. Good luck with your tournament. If you have any questions, please call me at 952-227-1121. Sincer~~.ly, ~ Jerry~Ruegemer Recreation Superintendent JR:gmb g:\park\j erry\lNTApprovalLtr2002 The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a cha~ing downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A gmat place to live, work, and play. CITYOF CHANHASSEN 7700 Idadcet Boulevard POBox147 Ctmnhassen, UN 5~17 AdmlnMmUo~ Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.,227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952227.1180 lax: 952.227.1190 Englneedng Phone: 952227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recraaflon Phone: 952227.1120 tax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.2.27.1130 Fax: 952227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952227.1300 Fax: 952227.1310 Se~lor Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us February 28, 2002 West Hennepin Community Services Ms. Mary Perkins 1001 State Highway 7, #217 Hopkins, MN 55305 Dear Mary: I want to thank you and Tara for attending the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission meeting February 26. Your presentation was enthusiastic, informative, and the commission enjoyed it. Please find the signed 2002 Contract Agreement along with payment of $2815.00. I look forward to working with West Hennepin Community Services again this year. . · If you have questions please call me at 952-227-1121 or email me at jruegemer@ci.chanhassen.mn.us. Since ely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Superintendent JR:ns G:\park\jerry\WHCSltr Fe ary Board rdeetlng Minutes Rr&1 nallelal Balk ef Cllaska HAWK Award SpdlglSemmer Opporlelltles We re In the, Playoffsl EleetlllS- Board PositiOn Descrlptlels District VI Update Bookeeper Wanted HASKA 0MMUNITY ¥[OCK£Y /~SSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT The Chaslm Community Hockey Association believes in creeting an environment which fosters the skill development of all CCHA players with an emphasis on fair play and the pure enjoyment of the game by its players. It will, to the best of its ability, be fair in team eelec- tions, ensure the quality of Its coaching staff, and foster a balance between playing and winning. This program is created to stress sportsman- ship, friendship, goodwill, strong values, and cooperation wrrhin its membership. H°l oly. . . Want to be a Gcx lie? Have you ever wanted to try the goalie position? We need you! CCHA is looking for players that are: smart, quick,and love lots of actionll! Sir WhO WhO Who WhO Who Who Who Who WhO Who gets all the hugs at the end of the game???? Tile EIOAIIEll gets protected by the entire team? TNE ~IO,411Ell doesn t have te check? TNE gets all the cool gear? TIlE gets the most playing time? TIlE gets a $500 discount from CCHA on registration dues? TIlE ~iOdZlE! can lease equipment from the CCHA? TIlE gets FREE Skills training throughout the season? TIlE gets their own waterbottle throughout the game? TIlE gets to play in the CCC/CCHA summer league FREE ? IF you're interested Chaska Varsity Coach Bob Hanson would love to talk with you. Email VP of Player Development Rick Fiebiger at rickfiebiger~bestbuy, com with any questions. They can give you all the information pertaining to clinics, league games, and everything you'll need to get you started in the net. Then we'll all be yelling, "Holy .AAoly, What a Goalielll" ,~ as you stretch, block anddlve to save those 8oalsl! believe the 2ooz-oz mason is almost behind us. Next few will be busy as teams wind down and playoffs get underway: points you need to be aware of are outlined below. For playofflisting for all levels, check out www. stickstats.com and :omc cheer our teams on~ dire and Mini Mite Year End Events are planned for March 9 and )etails to follo~ ;eho~ ltawk Award -This year we are incorporating our Hawk Lward with a District 6 wide initiative call $.K.A.T.E. (Students [~eep [chieving Through Education). It follows the same format as our Hawk tward. In addition students are eligible for many additional prizes at :he District 6 fie, YF'dd tickets, merchandise from Mission etc). See info n newsletter for more details [¥eom~ Elections - Our election process is underwa)~ A ballot tnd outline of candidates will be included in the March newsletter. Ballots wilJ be due 4/~/oz. We will have one month of transition with :~°th incoming/outgoing board members. Open positions are included in this ma/lin~ If you are interested, contact any Board member. This %sociation is only as good as the people working in it. Make a differ- i ~nce, get involved. Tom'mm~ent Tha~ Thanks to all that helped make our Thanksgiving and Fire on Ice Tournaments a success. At the end of this season we will be making a decision on future tournament plans ~br the CCH~ It takes parents getting involved to make it happen. ,We will be asking for your input on the program evaluation form as to whether we continue or not. Pro~vram evaluations - Our goal is to continue to provide an environ- ment where ever) one feels part of the process, informed, and comfort- able providing input. Please take time to complete the pr6gram evalua- next newsletter with the ballot. I/you have any ion included in the :oncerns, or suggestions on how to make the association operate more efficiently and meet your needs, please give me a call @ 95z-9o6_9953 or email me at msblakeos@msn.com. 1"hat's it for now. Best of luck to ail teams. Let's make a strong finish - GO HAWKS! Susie VP-Business Bob Gordon 443-3859 VP-Competition Rick Fiebiger 470-8187 Secretary Deb Eklo 443-3898 Treasurer Cindy Hromatka 474-3417 District 6 Representative Brian Dahlke 448-6760 Bantam Commissioner Fred Whitney 448-3206 Peewee Commissioner Pete Bigaouette 448-7907 Squirt Commissioner Kevin Kohler 470-5751 Mite Commissioner Craig Lervick 380-1370 Girls Commissioner Cathy Koob 949-0907 Mini-Mite Commissioner Bob Jones 361-0993 Concession Coordinator Susie Blake Equipment Manager Brian Johnson Ice Coordinator Bob Lanzi 448-9953. Newsletter Stacey Graiziger 443.3937I Registrar Laurie Bigaouette 448.7907I Tournament Director Tom Worthley 448.5447I Website Bryan McGovem 474.85161 BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 14. 2002 - Present: Brian Dahlke Chuck Nichols Kevin Kohler Cindy Hromatka Cathie Koob Kai Doerring Deb Eklo Bob Gordon Absent: Fred Whitney Pete Bigaouette Rick Fiebiger Bob Jones Susie Blake Jenise Jensen Treasurer Report: Financial statement reviewed and approved. New Business: Jenise Jensen present at meeting. Bob Gordon, Susie Blake and Kaj Doerring met with Tom Redman and Jenise on 3 Jan. Main emphasis of meeting was to build more positive relationship between CCC and CCHA. Jenise will be trying to attend monthly board meetings. The City assured CCHA that a sponsorship banners bY start of 2002/2003 season. The concession stand continues to operate until 15 Mar 2002, then contract will be reevaluated and renegotiated. Upcoming events at CCC: District 6 B1 playoffs are Feb 11,13,15,16,17 19 and 21. Special Olympics- Mamh 1,2. Bantam A VFW Toumament- March 9 and 10 and Broomball Toumament- March 16. Mite Commissioner: Kaj presented Mite/Squirt Summer Open Hockey Program. City of Chaska and CCHA would co-sponsor. Would run from 1April to 30Sept. 50 to 70 skaters would participate. Board approved proposal for minimum net loss of $500 & minimum 50 skaters participating. VP of Competition: Rick presented coaching feedback summary for squirt level players. All teams participated except Bantam A. Rick suggested we add second board member to VP of Competition position. Initial discussions on how to fill V.P. of Competition position after Rick's tenure. President Report: Susie presented a CCHA Structure and we reviewed the current rotation for Board members. We discussed whether Mite and Mini-mite commissioner should be a 2 year position; having 2 registrars, one for mite and mini-mite and one for upper levels; and having an adminis- trator position to assist with the treasurer position. Ballots in March newsletter. Combined board meet in April. Also reviewed positions in which volunteers can receive ice credits. February 11.2002 - Absent: Bob Gordon Fred Whitney Kevin Kohler Kai Doerfing Cindy Hromtka Rick Fiebiger New Business: Carol Holasek from Holasek Greenhouses presented us with fund raising opportunites with their company. Chuck Nichols: High School girls and CCHA girls taking a bus to Gopher- Badger game on 17 Feb. Secretary Report: January minutes approved. Sponsor plagues ordered for upper level teams. We'll try and get a group picture of mites and mini- mites for Gold Medal Sports, which sponosored that entire program. Treasurer Report: Cindy still needs injury list from each commissioner. Still have outstanding bills from Gold Medal & Fire on Ice Tournament. Ice Coordinator: Bob Lanzi suggested we build 4-5 hours of additional ice into assessment. All teams have met ice allotment. Bob reviewing the ice scheduling process and will provide report and recommendations later. VP of Competition: Post season reviews have been scheduled for each coach. Coach selection committee have evaluation form ready and managers will be receiving these to distribute to teams. Rick discussing options for future position with Dave. Dist 6 Report: Brian discussed new program through Dist 6 called SKATE. Players eligible for HAWK award can register through SKATE to win WILD tickets, Mission skates and other nice prizes. Stick Stats will be re evaluated. Mite and Mini-mite: The mites have the Minnetonka and Bloomington Jamborees coming up Feb 22/23 and Mar 9/10. Presidents Report: Susie recapped the user group meeting with the City of Chaska. We will be having a year end wrap up meeting with all managers and board members, tentatively set for Mar 18. Details to follow. Next meeting will be Mon. Mar 11 at 7p at CMSE Rm 30. Snuggerud's Summer Breakaway On Ice program is designed to allow the athlete to strengthen their skating ab#i- ties. Emphasis is put on basic skating technique and other hockey skills. Off Ice program is designed to teach athlete how to strengthen their skating technique through plyometrics, ~pdnts, weight lifting and cardiovascular training. For more info: Dave Snuggerud 0 443-134g and 3rd graders Kindergarten and 1st August 5-9, 12-16 August 5-9, 12-16 3:30-4:45pm 5:00-6:00pm $230 $175 Option A July 8-August 14 Monday and Wednesday On ice 8:30-9:30 am Off ice 9:45-10:45am *umit to 24 players. Paflicipa~ gain more Intense training with smaller numbers $290 ..... .. BANTAM Option A July 9-August 15 Tuesday and Thursday On ice 8:30-9:30 am Off ice 9:45-10:45am *Emit to 24 players. Parliclpants gain more intense wflh smaller numbers. Option B Off ice only July 8-August 14 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:30am or 7:00pm (No training Ihe week of July 2nd) $75 Option *B Off ice only July 9-August 15 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:30am or 7:00pm (No training the week of July 2nd) $75 Although Spring hockey is not operated or controlled by CCHA, we want to make sure opportunities are communicated to ~ players interested. Please contact your coach or check out info at the rink for more details. Participation in these activities has no influence on which team yom child will play for next season. Other than to the extent that the work on fundamentals will hdp your players personal devel- opment. It is felt that camps and clinics will do more for devel- Chaska High School Varsity Coach: ~111~1[ Nl~llell BEGI NNERS/M ITES/H INI'H ITE$; $125.00 Fundamental skill development ?/22-8/2 Hondag - Fridag 1:$0-2:30 . EXPERIENCED PL. AYER$; $125.00 Fundamental skiLL development with an emphasis on puckhandUng. Druland puckhandUng video Included. ?/22-8/2 Hondau- Fridau 2:45-$:45 HIGH ScfloQb PI, AYER$: $ 210.00 Druland training as well as. high tempo on-ice skill development, game situations and scrimmages. 6f17-7f19 HWF 11:30-1:00 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ClI&IKA · :i"' The First National Bank of Chaska and CCHA Scholastic Committee are pleased to announce the 4th Annual i; CCHA "HAWK" Scholastic Achievement Award Ceremonyl , ::: :: : Sunday, March 1, :at 7:00 pm: The mission of the "HAWK" (Hockey Achievement With Knowledge) SAA program is to recognize student athletes partiolpeting in CCHA youth hockey that acflieve a "B" (3.0) or above grade point average dudng year (concurrent with the hockey season, (November .January). The CCHA Scholastic Committee believes strongly in the correct t responsibility and the opportunity to encourage our athietes to set and classmates, and lhe community. New this Year- We are teaming with the Minnesota CCHA award recipients will be eligible for metro area wide school work and sports activities. We feel we have the cam the recognition they deserve from teammates, program (Students Keep Achieving Through Education). Mission Skates, Gopher tickets etc. The ceremony will begin with a short program and guest speaker. All SAA winners will then be Individually recognized and awards and prizes will be Awards Scholastic Achievement Award Scholastic Achievement Recognition Prizes Many valuable door pdzes will also be drawn. to attend, please arrange a representative to pick and recognition award. You or a family mom mr r ~u= be eligible for the hockey scholarships or door prizes. Elioibilitv Reuuirements 1. All CCHA registered hockey players fourth ! excluding mini-mites and mites. 2. A minimum of 3.0 grade point average for the SAA grading period (see below). ·' Forms . ~i~..,.~ ......... Please questions to Cheryl :' '~ ' The SAA committee must recoJve~' application form with a copy of the period is based on the second quarter of the School District 112 school year (November- January). Please contact your child's get their report card ASAP. . to participate. Please contact Cheryl Barnes iuastions. the student's report card or documentation from the HAWK SAA Application Form. All kept in strict confidence and will be reviewed for grade point average only. Plea,~...'.. white Information that you don't wish ~e. out to team managers Feb. 20. '%~i~~ by February 26, 2002 Mall to: CCHA, Attn: Hawk Award, PO Box 1006, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Min_i-M.ite, Mite & eS uirt : pr ng & Summ rq Hockey 'rhe CCC Is pleased to offer spring and summer pick-up hockey program for any current USA Hockey player in the Mini-Mite Mite or Squirt programs. This program will give all players an opportunity to work on their skills and/or scrimmage under the supervision of a Chaska Community Hockey Association (CCHA) coach. Players do not have to be members of the CCHA, so bring friends that are registered members of USA Hockey. G4)alles play free. Mites: (including Mini-Mites moving up) April 3-June 9 June 10-Sept 1 Wed. 4-45-5:45 Fri 9:15-10:15 Sun 6-7pm Sun 6-7pm Squirts.' (including Mites moving up & current Squirts) APril 3-June 9 June 10-Sept 1 Wed. 5:45-6:45 Fd 10:15-11:15 Sun 6-7pm Sun 6-7pm Sept 4-Sept 29 Wed. 4:45-4:45 Sun 6-7pm Sept 4-Sept 29 Wed 5:45-6:45 Sun 6-7pm Please note: Will not be held on Memorial Day or Fourth of July. Cost is $175/player (goalies free), includes jersey and 2 hours ice/week. Registration 1/31-3/13. 50 players needed. Register at CCC Front Desk. For questions: Kaj Doerring-470-8399 or Jenise Jenson- 448-5633 ext. 140 · 'V WCHA F,nal, F: e HockeY. Tournament March 14-16 at Xcel Center March 14 March 15 March 15 1 March 16 March 16 Schedule of games: 7:00pm Seed #4 vs. Seed #5 2:00pm Seed #2 vs. Seed #3 7:00pm Seed # 1 vs. Winner Game PLAYOFF U PDAT, iE by Rick Fiebiger District Playoffs are in full swing, and we have several Chaska teams in the hunt for a 'Pla team their #5 state The with the district title to win tl~ District t th~ Districtll! Both teams ~)out 8pm on Friday against as the top seed. They will ; at BIG 1. As announced earlier, will have a I st round bye in will play the 1st round winner at 4:45pm How about the only losses Woodbury teams. 2:00pm 3rd Place G O H A W K S ! 7:00pm 1:1~-10:16am Rink 2 3/2/02 8tsm~de ~,,.ee~' i~ f) . 10:30o11:3~1m Rink 1:~:~ ~ 3~2 2001.2002 M/re TM Round 2 (Como~tto~) RkW 2 3/11102 7:O01)m.O.'OOpm Rlflk 2 3111102 RECRUITING Are you a results oriented individual who likes a challenge and wants to "make things happy' Are you a problem ~Ivcr and enjoy d~ning strategies to mo~ our association fo~oard Are Wu a detailed oriented indivMual who ta~s'pride in nmb'ng certain t~ks are prioritized and done right? Arc ~lou a people oriented individual who ~ows how to rela~' ~ectively with others and is h~terested in creating a ~,tfortable environment for all association m~nb~s. If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then we are 1oo 'king for you to join our Board. Don't miss this opportunity to get involved and make a difference. If you have any questions regarding any of the positions, please contact any Board member. Board member phone numbers are listed on the back page. Nominees are encouraged to write a paragraph about their interest, background, and qualifications regarding the position. This information will be published and distributed with the ballot in March newsletter. Please email your information to: Stacey Grairiger-- graizigers@eartldink, net by March 8, 2002 VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS 2 year term * Coordinate revenue generating process, recruit sponsors, facilitate fund-raising committee, sohcit advertising for tournament SECRETARY 2 year term * Record monthly meeting minutes, distribute monthly meeting minutes, coordinate team pictures, serve as liaison to Chaska Community Center regarding room reservations LEVEL COMMISSIONERS Bant.xm and Squirt- 2 year terms each Mite and Mini Mite - 1 year term each * Serve as a communication liaison between parents ]/~d 13oard, resoh,e parent issues, assist with fall process, coordinate resources needed for various ct~vities, conduct pre-tryout parent meeting, manage ice allocation process for level, register teams for tournaments. Uodate on Victoria Rink (Fieldhouse) Quick ~pdate on Victoria Rink situation since 2/7. City Council met last Thursda,. night, update outlined below. Also included the original recap of the 2/7 meeting. If we want ice in Victoria, it is critical we act NOW~ CCHA Victoria residents in ticular we need your help~ The newly surfaced opposition to the fleldhouse is mobliz lng efforts to defeat the initiative -- If we want ice in Victoria, it is critical we act NOV Get involved! - Public hearing date has been changed to March 14, 2002 at Victoria City Hal; This is the LAST CHANCE to share with Council that you support the project. It is important that the supporter's of the project are represented! I have represented the CCHA at muit.iple City council meetings to demonstrate CCHA commitment to the pro. ect However, comments will hold more weight coming from a V'~oria residents. Feasibility study will be ravi~wed. - Construction bid process is on hold until public hearing is completed. HERE's WHAT WE NEED 1. Petition - Victoria Residents We want to present the City Council with a petition signed by 100+ CCHA families that have Victoria addresses. Petition will be available in the concession stand on Tuesday night. If you have a Victoria address, please make plans to sign the petltionbetween now and 3/1. We are woridng wilh Waconia and Minnetonka hockey associations to generate a similar petition from their membership with Victoria addresses. Petition points out that Victoria City Council has visibly demonstrated commitment to youth in the community. Millions have been spent on field development for YOUTH soccer and baseball fields that are used ONLY PART OF the year. The proposed field house will have a variety of facili- ties (running track, weight facility, meeting rooms, etc) that will benefit almost all age groups wilNn the community and can be used on a year round basis. It will also provide the foundation for pee- sible addition of pool and or gym at a later date. 2. 3/14 Public Hearing We need people to plan to attend the public hearing on the 14th.Please mark your calendam ~ especially if you are a Victoria reside. Reca= of Victoria Council Meetina 2/7 - Victoria City Council met last night. Details from my notes are listed below. City is continuing to move forward despite some opposition that has surfaced in the past few weeks. They are in the process of validating the revenue/cost numbers with plans for a final public hearing on 4/15/02 Special thanks to Victoria residents Tom Stumpf, Shelly West, Angela Kroening, and Pat Daly who also attended the meeting and any other CCHA parents that I may have missed. A. Discussion 1) Since December meeting, site plans have been changed to include the following: - Running track - Two party rooms - Skate Rental - Skate Sharpening - Park Storage (including area to house two trucks and lawn equipment) Location has also been moved slightly to allow the City to keep the current sport court facitily. Original parking will be approx 200 spaces. 2) Projected operating cost of approx $650,000 of which $350,000 in revenue is guaranteed with ice contracts from five user groups (Holy Family, CCHA, Waconia Hockey, Minnatonka Hockey, and City of Victoria) Initial revenue projections of advertising was $240,000 leaving a potential $100,000 shortfall that would be responsibility of City of Vk:toria. Oppldan who is manag- ing the project has hired Tonka Bay Group to secure advertising commitments for the rink. To date they have secured $120,000 and fully expect to meet and exceed the $240,000 with contracts in place by mid April. In lhe process of securing $65,000 3 yr advertising deal for zamboni. Also working with Coke/Pepsi ~ Pepsi gave $160,000 to Buffalo Arena to secure exclusive presence at that facility. 3) Council has based decisions to date on feasibility studies completed by company that did study for Pagel Center and the original two sheet proposal for Victoria 15 months ago. Council has hired same company to complete a new study on the specifics related to the new project. The pur- pose of this second study is to validate the revenue and operating expense projections. It should be complete in the next 2-3 weeks. No sur- prises expected. Oppidan has great confidence in previous experience at Pegel and other rinks. 4) Pagel has exceeded its annual $30,000 gate admission and $30,000 concession revenue budget in its first few months of operation. They have also sold $20,000 in dryland rentals ~ $125/hr to baseball soccer groups primarily for tryout process. They generated +$500,000 in advertising revenues which includes $200,000 paid by Pagel family for naming rights to the facility. B. Timeline 1) City of Victoria will be soliciting construction bids bids starting late February with a due date of 4/11/02. 2) Bids will be reviewed 4/11 - 4/14/02 3) Public Hearing set for 4/15/02 - Council will present findings of feasibility study which will sup- port revenue projects and also present bids which will support construction numbers. Puq~ose of the public hearing Is to get Input regarding the financing the City will need to complete to get the project approved. 4) Tanative plan has council vote on financing and award contracts by 4/18/02. 5) 5/1/02 - Break ground. Anticipate 24 weeks of construction puffing open date at Sept or October. Project Management group confident it can meet schedule since Pagel was completed in 19 weeks. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Susie at 906-9953. they dldn~ do a very good j,~ pu~ ~ program. Some associations in the state did very well. Roseau had almost 100% participation and made over $4500 for their association. Dodge does plan on doing it again next year with some better planning. 2. The proposed age change to USA Hockey requirements was officially defeated 9 -1 by Minnesota Hockey. There will be no changes in Minnesota. 3. For the 2003 - 04 season Girts hockey will go to a two year age format simliar to the boys. There will be U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 age divisions. 4. Associations should expect significant growth of their girls pro- grams the season after the Olympics. --20 5. Any teams planning to play out of state must notify and get approval from District Director prior to playing. 6. Minnesota Hockey will be producing two checking videos that will be made available to associations. The emphasis will be taken off the physically hard check and put on technique of sepa- rating a player form the puck. 7. Players and parents that have been receiving recruiting letters from Minnesota Showcase (Developmental AAA) need to be aware that this league is not sanctioned or affiliated with Minnesota Hockey. There have been questions. These letters start out 'Dear Scouted Player'. 8. Get those report cards together. They will need to be com- piled for SKATE soon! 9. Mite hockey teams can't play outside of [::)6. Also players must play on the teams they were rostered on for any end of season jamborees. This is a Minnesota Hockey rule. ~,~Proqram Evaluation ~orm /g..~~ As we get ready to close the season, it is important to take time to identify what went well and what areas we can improve for next year. Your input is CRITICAL. A program evaluation will be included with the ballot. The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. By responding, you can be assured your concerns have been heard. Year-end Player ~)eveloDment Form Forms have be emailed out to each traveling coach. Coaches are required to complete these and distribute them to players prior to completion of season. They wll be instructed to complete them electronically so that copies can be emailed to me. A mites plan will shortly follow the traveling level. year-end Meetinq wi th ~oach The coaching selection committee (VP Competition, HS Coach, President, and Commissioner) will be sit down with coaches to review season's successes, challenges and plans for next year. The meetings will be scheduled in the next few weeks. Your efforts are ~j[~J~[~.[[j[ appreciated! SPOTLI6HT Off COilCESSIOflS -1/24/02 Wanted - Part-time Administrator/Bookkeeper T~ CC/IA is looking ~or a part-time bookkeeper/admi~isfrafor. Drs. per :year ~B be approx. ~ eifl) as m~' as t~ ~rs per ~eek daring regisfrafio0 aod fearn placemeof (Aag~sf-November). ~e are looking for ~omeo~e ~it[~ bookl~eepi~g experience ami knowledge of accooofimj self.are, speci[ically (~oickbooks Pro. ])ufie~ include: * ~ai0fai0 player records · lm~'oice players · T;)eposif c~ecl~s a0d credif card pa:yn)eMs · Pay bbs ' Pickup n)ml from ~e PO box · Recoc~ baok accoa0fs · Work wif~ treasurer fo prepare n~0tbl:y rerorfs Posifio0 will earo ice credifs. 10fere~ted: iallil lint Iltlanll Tie Geld Medial carver LIOIS Ortledemlc Bank ef Cllllieeaell' Spertl Speelalllstia elleekl Balk 3814550 448-2350 9 37-BANK 934-3300 COlellllltY Lake Lifeeore St. heels Janeee Bank of Mlanetelka Reliab Maelllle Clleeka Orthodontics 366-4300 556-1300 44e-50T/ 448-5544 C#al.Amerlcal Lakevlsw Eltegrls Lions Tap Anl[elly Leglell Peat CIlialc Dell #580 Architects 934-66T/ 442-4461 556-8295 934-5299 651-645-6806 Cooper I Liolls Clllb · Kiwanis Club Carousel Coffee Victoria New Mlrklll if of C#aska Shop House Victoria 446-2325 443-2004 448-2350 443-2858 Berglll Alto Byerly a Parldeum North Shore Body Sondra Tear Farm P~ Agency Hardwoods J34-6445 478-1296 443-3859 Vlcotrla Cbaska Great Mark I Meteeroleglx Ge Hawksl LlOOS Clips 882-4540 474-5664 WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR A TEAM? CONTACT: BOB GORDON AT 443-3859! CCHA ON THE WEB: WwW.CHASKAHOCKEY. ORG HOCKEY HOTLINE: 612-857-0460 Chaska Community Hockey Association P.O. Box 1006 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 City of Chanhassen Park & Rec Attn: Jerry Ruegemer 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 MARK YOUR .CALENDARS! 2/26 HAWK AWAI~ INFO.DTTE 3/1 P~ Wm~ s2, C I)XSTR[Cr P~¥o~s 3 / 8 BOA_Sm CANDIDATE PROHLES DUE 3/9 MIxI-MITE JAMBO~ 3/10 3/11 liAwic AWARD CltS AtrDrroRn3M 7PM BOARD Mlml'llqG CSME, RM 30 7PM 3 / 12 MiTE Awnan CH~Om~ Open Skate hours: Monday 11:30 am -12:30 pm Wednesday and Friday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday 11:45 am - 2:00 pm Sunday 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm Chaska Community Center Dear Ice Arena User, The City of Chaska is proud of the Chaska Community Center and how it has succeeded in fulfilling its mission of being a family gathering place. The Ice Arenas are an important part of the CCC purpose, and the help of countless volunteers have contributed to its success. Both the CCC staff and the leaders of our ice user group organizations will continue to build on the many positives of the CCC so that it can continue to best serve our community as a whole. Recently the City of Chaska initiated discussion with representatives of the five primary groups who utilize the Ice Arenas (CCHA, CHS Boys, CHS Girls, CFSC, and the Skating .School) as to what the current needs and focus for the future should be. The following summarizes the top 5 priorities that this group agreed upon: Non-Capital Itema 1. Written contracts/agreements implemented and/or revised. 2. Recognition banners displayed in the Ice Arena. Capital It.ma 1. Space and Storage Expansion 2. Add building heat in Arena 2 to compliment existing spectator radiant heat. . Better awareness and utilization of staffing within the Arenas to. accommodate CCC customers. . Examine, and if necessary, upgrade sound and music system in both Arenas. 4. Sponsor Recognition . The CCC and Arena user groups will work together to identify improvements and where available funds will be utilized. . Additional lobby seating in both Arenas. 5. Addition of theatrical lighting. We are committed to the concept that has historically served us well and are seeking input from you that we will consider as we move forward, If you have any comments regarding these priorities, please feel free to write your comments below or on the back side, and turn into either the CCC Front Desk, or the Parks and Recreation office by Feb. 22nd. Your input is appreciated, and we sincerely thank youl If you would like to discuss your ideas or you have queslio~ please call 952.448-5633 ext. 105.