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Correspondence SectionADMINISTRATIVE SECTION CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 CiO' Ce;mr Drit.e PO Box ]47 Cl,,~,h~ssc,, 35,,csot,~ 55317 Pholl~ 952. 93~ 1900 952.93 ~. 5;39 952. 93 ~ 9I 52 thdldiug Dq~m'tm¢,t Fax MEMORANDUM TO: Commissioners Environmental Parks a Planning Senior FROM: Linda Jansen. Mayor DATE: March 15. 2001 SUBJECT: Commission Liaison Appointments Oil behalf of die city council I want to thank all of you lbr meeting xvitia us on Monday, March 5. We appreciated everyone taking the time ~o discuss goals and objectives ibr 2001, roles and responsibilities and expectations. This was also a good opportunity to acquaint everyone with the new council members as we begin our service to tiao residents of Chanhassen together. I encourage each of you to stay in touch and tbel fi'ee to contact us with questions, comments or Stlo,,estions. On Monday. March ] 2 the com~.cil appointed commission liaisons: Environmental - Bob Ayotte Parks & Recreation - Steve Labatt Planning - Linda Jansen Senior- Mark Kmskin 470-451,1 470-4~40 496-2640 612-670-53i4 We discussed possibly rotating every six months. Councihnan Peterson will serve as a back up this rotation, due to a busy travel schedule. During our meetings with the difl'erent commissions we received some good suggestions on how to best blend this position into our cmTent structure. We realize that the role may change slightly with each commission, depending upon the individual circumstances. As we discussed, the main purpose is to improve communication between our advisory groups and the council. Your liaison will provide insight into the council's position on policy issues, strategic planning or general feedback. Your liaison will not be participating in your discussion of issues; we are there to advise when necessary. We will report back to the council when appropriate and also bring information and feedback to the commissions. Thank you in advance for working with us as we put this new position into place. We are looking forward to working closely with all of you and forming an efficient and effective governing and advisory relationship. cc: City Council members March 7. 2001 Maerlens-Brep. nv Constructiop, C(;:n!xm?,' 825l Main Su'eel NE Minneapolis. MN $5432 I)ear Sirs: Thank you t'o,' your bid on. the Git,, of Chanha>;scn'>; Roundllousc pavilion renovation. The Citx has eleclcd to pc, slpone commencement due to hi~her than anticipated ~ c ).,~s. Your bid bond is enclosed. Again. thank you tbr your interest in xxo:'ki~u~g lbr thc City ol'Chanhassen. Sincerelv. Todd t-lo fl'maa Park and Recreation Director TI l:ns C: Scott Botcher, City Mana,,cr City Council :,Park and Recreation Commission g: park'xth\roui~dhouscpostponementltr CITYOF 6QO C'l'O~ Cetltel* Dtql,F PO Box I47 (>,z;;/,,::z, ~U i,;zrsot~ 55317 Pholle 952. 93L 1900 Ge,era/Fax £,gi~ieeri,g Dcpartme,t [:ax Site March 7, 2001 Carl Bolandm' & Sons Company 251 Starkcy Street St. Paul, MN 55107 Dear Sirs: Thank vou ]to:-you!' bid on the Ciw of C'hanhassel:S Roundhouse pavilion renovation. The City has elected to:, postpone comnaencement of this prQ}ect due to higher than anticipated cc)sis. Your bid bond is enclosed. Again. thank you for you: interc','u h'), xvorkip,!: for the City oFChanhassen. Sincerely. ~? Todd I lo ffm:-m Pm'k and Recreation Director Ttt:ns C: Scott Botcher. City Manager City Council ' ~Park and Recreation Commission g:',parkX, lh\roundhousepostponementltr March 7. 2001 Kent and Troy Pfeifer Pfeifer Construction P.O. Box 311 Buffalo. MN 55313 Dear Sirs: Thank 3 ou lbr your bid on the City of Chanhassen's Roundhouse pavilion renovation. The City has elected to postpone commencement of this prqjec~ due to higher than anticipated costs. Your bid bond is enclosed. Again. flmnk you lbr your interest in xx orking For the City of Chanhassen. Sincerely', Todd I toffinan Park and Recreation Direclor TI t:ns C: 8COtl Botcher. City Manager City Council ~Park and Recreation Commission g:" park',,th\,roundhousepostponclncntllr Inver Grove Heights February 2881 THE GROVE OPENS FEBRUARY 9! Introducing our aquatics and fitness programs Sand Dollar Lagoon The whole family will love Sand Dollar Lagoon, our huge leisure pool that features water slides and wading areas. Get ready for a lifetime of fitness and fun! The Grove, Inver Grove Heights' new aquatics/fitness facility, officially opens on February 9. In this special edition of Insights, you'll find information detailing how you and your family can take advantage of all that The Grove has to offer, plus we're introducing our schedule of upcoming aquatics and fitness programs. Look inside for details on swimming lessons, aerobics classes, fitness classes, lap swimming, and much more. Our programming goal is to meet the needs of busy families and life styles by offering a variety of classes at convenient times. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS If you are planning to use The Grove on a regular basis, you'll realize big savings with an annual membership. Your annual membership includes all this: · Both the lap and leisure pools · Free-weight area and exercise room (must be 15 years or older and complete an orientation) · Indoor walking track · Volleyball and basketball courts (limited availability - check the schedule for dates/times) · Ice arenas (limited to open skating - check the schedule for dates/times) · Child care for ages 6 months to 6 years, up to a two-hour maximum (parent must be on site) Annual membership fees are listed on page 2. I-TIME AND 1B-VISIT CARDS If you don't want to commit to an annual membership, you can still enjoy The Grove. We offer both 1-time and 10-visit cards. Fees are listed on page 2. SWIM LESSONS, FITNESS PROGRAMS AND MORE Annual members receive discounts on aquatics and fitness classes held in the facility and directed by our instructors, but non-members are also welcome to enroll. Under each program description, you'll find both the member and the non-member fees. Most of our programs require preregistration, so be sure to sign-up as early as possible. Membership categories and fees Youth: 6 months to 17 years Senior: 60-plus Adult: 18 to 59 Family: Parents and children residing in the same household Children away at college qua/ii) if their official residence is the family household Foster children and exchange students also qualiJ) if they have resided in the household for at least six months Resident memberships are for residents of Inver Grove Heights only. cai * RESIDENT MEMBERSHIPS ANNUAL 1-~M£VIsIT 10-VisiT CARD Youth/Senior $189 $4 $36 Adult $249 $5 $45 Family $449 $15 $135 III * NON-RESIDENT ANNUAL 1-TIME VISIT 10-VisiT CARD YoufldSenior $265 $6 $54 Adult $370 $9 $81 Family $590 $20 $180 II * Fees do not include tax. ANNUAL PAYMENTS Cl~eck, cash, Visa and MasterCard are all acceptable for the annual amount. Payments may be spread throughout the year through Electronic Fund Transfer agreements. A $2 monthly processing fee applies to all monthly payment plans. ONE-TIME VISITS One-time visits include admission to the leisure pool during scheduled hours, the gynmasium during scheduled hours, the Ice Arena during scheduled hours, the fitness room, and the indoor track. Ten-use cards may be purchased at the customer-service booth located within The Grove. You may pay by cash, check or Visa/MasterCard. PROGRAM/CLASS FEES Note that swimming lessons, aerobics classes, fitness classes, certification programs, and certain other programs and classes entail additional fees. See individual program/class descriptions for specific member/non-member fees. Note: The Grove will be closedj~om 6-lOp. m. on Friday, March 2 2 Sand Dollar Lagoon (leisure pool) Bring your friends and family for fun in the zero-depth leisure pool. Open public swims are held during the dates and times listed below. Locker rooms are available for changing. a,m. ~ 8:30 ,;m. S~day:: i Ndan:~ 7p:m',: :' On 3larch 2 (Teacher Workshop Day) and April 9-13 (Spring B,'eak), &e leisure pool will be open f~om 1-8:30p. m. The Sand Dollar I.agoon schedule is subject to change due to Iow or high attendance. Announcements will be posted at the pool at least txvo weeks prior to any change. Call The Grove Aquatics/Fitness Hot Line at 651-450-2479 for additional information. The following is a list of recommendations and policies for our open swi~ns. Additional rules are posted at the pools. · We are not responsible for any lost or stolen articles. · You are encouraged to leave valuables at home. · All swimmers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult or be able' to stand at the bottom of the pool (42"). · Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved floatation devices are allowed- no inner tubes, air mattresses, full-face masks, or snorkels. For up-to-date public open-swim information, call The Grove Aquatics/Fitness information line at 651-458-24-/9. POOL RENTAL Need a fun place to gather? How about a swim party! It's the perfect way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other special events. Bring the crowd to us, and go home to your clean house when it's over. Pools may be rented in the evenings and on weekends. For more information, call the Aquatics Program Office at 651-450-2480. Great White Strai (lap pood LAP SWIM This is the perfect workout! You tailor the speed, the distance, and the time. Swim laps at your own pace to keep in shape all season long. Lap swimming is free for members, i~cluding those purchasing one-time visits. Monday-Friday 5:30- 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. gaturday 6-8 a.m. 3-5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-Noon WATER EXERCISE Enjoy classes that offer continuous movement in the water. Instructors lead an organized workout to music providing both aerobic and strengthening exercise. Pre- registration is required. Ages 14 and up are welcome. Session I: Monday & Wednesday 7-7:50 p.m. Feb. 12-April 11 18 sessions $58.50/members $72/nonmembers Session II: Tuesday & Thursday 8-8:50 p.m. Feb. 13-April 12 18 sessions $58.50/members $72/nonmembers Session III: Saturday 8-8:50 a.m. Feb. 10-April 14 I 0 sessions $32.50/members $40/nonmembers 3 Musde Beach (fitness center) \Vorkout year-round in our fitness center - y'ou'll find a free-weight area plus lots of great cardiovascular and strength-training equipment. Use of the fitness center is free for members, including those purchasing one-time visits. Some exciting offerings to look for in the near future include nutrition classes, flexibility classes, walking clubs, running clubs, free-weight classes, and more. MUSCLE BEACH HOURS ( .... iL) Mon'd~y-Fridiy 6 a~im. :9 p.m. saturday 9 a.m. ~ 9p:rn. Sunday Attention: The Grove will be closed from 6-10 p,m. on Frida)5 March 2 Note to members' Your discount is reflected Ui4'd~r each class desdri~tlo'r/iff ~ii~: prices lis~da For n~emlS~-sl SMALL-GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS lfyou would like d~e opportunity to participate in programs with your friends or others who share similar fitness interest, then make sure you keep an eye out for the current and up-coming small-group programs offered in our fitness center. Registration forms and brochures for all small-group programs are available at the customer service desk. Phone registrations are also welcome. FITNESS IS FOR THE YEARS TO COME (F.I.F.T.Y.) A program designed for the young at heart EI.F.T.Y. is a program desigued for the mature adult who is ready to learn hosv to improve the quality of life through exercise, nutrition and physical well-being. If bone and muscle degeneration, disease control, decreased energy levels, proper nutrition, or any other age-related concerns have you confused, this is tl~e program for you. The class meets iu small groups of 4-5 people for nine ~vecks. Tuesday & Thursday 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 13-April 12 18 sessions $90/members $21 O/nonmembers WATCH FOR ADD ITl ONS/ CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE- NEW CLASSES ARE COMING! 4 FIT FOR A NEW BEGINNING A fitnessprogram designed for women who are at any stage of pregnancy This program was designed to provide safe and effective exercise variability for women who are at any stage in their pregnancy. This program also stresses the importance of proper nutrition, exercise technique, and positioning of the body while pregnant. If you are uncertain how to manipulate your exercise routine or curious about calorie consumption and optimizing your pregnancy experience, this is the program for you. The class meets in small groups of 4-5 pregnant women for nine weeks. Monday & ~X/ednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 12-April 11 18 sessions $90/members $210/nonmembers INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL TRAINING Do you need guidance on developing safe and effective workouts? Help assessing your nutritional needs? Working on injury prevention or recuperation? We can even help you improved your athletic performance or work with whatever your individual fitness needs may be. Just set up a free consultation with a certified Personal Trainer who will help motivate, educate, and direct you to success! Fees apply to subsequent sessions - call Jena at 651-450-2650 for details. FREE EQU I PMENT ORIENTATIONS We are offering free orientations for the state-of-the-art fitness equipment in Muscle Beach. This assures our members' safety and allows maximum results to be achieved by eliminating the guesswork. Stop by the guest services desk to pick up a brochure and register for all three orientations. Phone registrations are also welcome. Only four member registration slots are available per orientation to assure a thorough and efficient class for each participant. FREE ONE-TO-ONE FITNESS ASSESSMENTS Don't miss the opportunity to get more free education. Find out where your level of fitness stands and how to effectively reach your goals by registering for a fitness assessment at the customer service desk or by phone. Our fitness staffwill assess your current fitness level and continue to follow up every two months to make certain you are avoiding plateaus in your road to health. Whitecap Point (aerobics studio) Come groovin' at The Grove in our state-of-the-art aerobics studio - we have a great slate of aerobics and fitness classes to kick offour opening season. Note that all of these classes require a fee and preregistration. All member fees are already discounted. The aerobic class schedule will be updated on a monthly basis, so keep an eye out for new and upcoming classes. Please arrive five minutes prior to class to assure a spot. FIRST STEP TO HEALTH If you're a beginning student, this class is a good place to start. Your instructor will guide you through carefully designed movements that are both fun and safe. A warm-up is followed by 20 to 30 minutes of cardiovascular conditioning featuring movements on an adjustable-height step. A muscle-conditioning segment and a cool down are included. Monday & Wednesday 7-7:50 p.m. Feb. 12-April 11 18 sessions $58.50/members $72/nonmembers SECOND STEP TO HEALTH This moderately intense, low- impact ~vorkout includes a warm-up followed by a 30 to 40 minute cardiovascular conditioning segment featuring movements on an adjustable- height step. The class concludes with muscle conditioning and a cool-down. STEP AND PUMP A high intensity, fast-paced workout, Step and Pump combines step and strength training in a circuit format. Warm-up, cool-down and flexibility are included in this awesome ;vorkout. This class provides benefits in cardio fitness, fat burning and strength training. The adjustable step and strength training options make this an ideal workout for participants of various levels. Tuesday & Thursday 6-6:50 p.m. Feb. 13-April 12 18 sessions $58.50/members $72/nonmembers Watch for additions/changes to the class schedule - new dasses are coming soon! Saturday 10:30-11:20 a.m. March 10-April 14 6 sessions $19.5 O/members $24/nonmembers 5 American Red Cross Leam to Swim Program Parent/Tot Program (6-36 months) The parent/tot program is a natural progression from the infant level and an entry point for children ~vho have not been exposed to aquatics. Adults learn basic safety practices for working with children in and around the water. Parents and children learn water adjustment and basic skills. Fee: $36 for eight 25-minute classes. Preschool I - Tadpole (3-year olds) Parents are welcome to participate but not required in this program that builds on the skills learned in the parent/tot class. Fee: $36 for eight 25-minute classes. Preschool 2 - Starfish (4-year olds) This class has been designed to teach swimmer independence and encourage non-parent involvement, building on the skills learned in the previous levels. Fee: $36 for eight 25-minute classes. Level I - Water Exploration (5-year olds and up) Level 1 offers swimmers the opportunity to learn basic water exploration skills. Swimmers learn to feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water. Level 1 swimmers learn: · water adjustment in group setting · supported float on the front and back · supported kicking on the front and back · fully submerge face for 5 seconds · basic water safety skills Fee: $38 for eight 50-minute dasses. Level 2 - Primary Skills The objective of Level 2 is to give swimmers success with fundamental skills. Swimmers must be comfortable in the water without a parent and have completed Level 1 or have equivalent skills. Level 2 swimmers learn: · to retrieve objects under water · float and glide on the front and back for 5 seconds · combined stroke on front using kick and alternating arm action, 5 yards · deep water orientation with support Fee: $38 for eight 50-minute classes. Level 3 - Stroke Readiness Level 3 builds on skills by coordinating strokes and increasing endurance. Swimmers must have completed Level 2 or have equivalent skills. Level 3 swimmers learn: · coordinated front and back crawl - 10 yards · introduction of the elementary backstroke · elementary backstroke kick- 10 yards · treading water Fee: $38 for eight 50-minute classes. Level 4 - Stroke Development Level 4 develops endurance in strokes learned and introduces the breaststroke and sidestroke. Swimmers must have completed Level 3 or have equivalent skills. Level 4 swimmers learn: · elementary backstroke - 10 yards · front and back crawl - 25 yards · breast stroke kick- 10 yards · introduction of the breast stroke and sidestroke · treading water - 2 minutes Fee: $38 for eight 50-mlnute classes. Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Level 5 refines coordination and increases endurance of key strokes. Swimmers must have completed Level 4 or have equivalent skills. Level 5 swimmers learn: · front and back crawl - 50 yams · elementary back stroke - 25 yams · breast stroke - 10 yards · sidestroke- 10 yards · introduction to the butterfly Fee: $38 for eight 50-minute classes. Level 6 - Skill Proficiency Level 6 polishes strokes so swimmers perform them with more ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances. Level 6 swimmers learn: · front and back crawl- 100 yards · breaststroke - 50 yards · sidestroke - 25 yards · butterfly- 10yards · diving skills · advanced safety skills Fee: $38 for eight 50-minute classes. Level 7 - Advanced Skills Level 7 perfects strokes and develops future fitness habits through endurance swimming. Swimmers must have completed Level 6 or have equivalent endurance. Level 7 swimmers perform: · front crawl - 200 yards · back crawl - I00 yards · breast stroke - 50 yards · sidestroke - 50 yards · butterfly- 25 yards · fitness training concepts · advanced rescue skills Fee: $38 for eight 50-minute classes. Adult Swim Lessons These lessons allow adults to learn with other adults. Participants are evaluated and progressed according to their individual ability. Fee: $50 for eight 30-minute dasses. Winter Weekday Morning Lessons Monday & Wednesday March 5-28 9:30-10 a.m. Parent/Tot · Tadpole · Starfish 10:05-10:45 a.m. Level 1 Level 2 Private and Semi Private (Levels 1-7) 10:50 - 11:20 a.m. Parent/Tot · Tadpole · Starfish SEE LESSON FEES WITH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - PAGE 6 Winter Weekday Evening Lessons Monday & Wednesday Tuesday & Thursday March 5-28 March 6-29 6:15-7:05 p.m. 6:15-7:05 p.m. Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Levels 4/5 Levels 4/5 Levels 6/7 7:10-7:40 p.m. Parent/Tot 7:10-7:40 p.m. Tadpole Parent/Tot Starfish Tadpole Private and Semiprivate Starfish (Levels 1-7) Private and Semiprivate (Levels 1-7) 7:45-8:35 p.m. Adult Lessons Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Levels 4/5 Levels 6/7 7 Winter Saturday Winter Sunday Lessons Lessons February 10-April 7 February 11-April 1 (skip February 24) 3-3:30 p.m. 9-9:30 a.m. Parent/Tot Parent/Tot Tadpole Tadpole Starfish Starfish Private and Semiprivate Private and Semiprivaie (Levels 1-7) (Levels 1-7) 3:35-4:25 p.m. 9:35-10:25 a.m. Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Levels 4/5 Levels 4/5 4:30-5:05 p.m. 10:30-11 a.m. Parent/Tot Parent/Tot Tadpole Tadpole Starfish Starfish Private and Semiprivate Private and Semiprivate (Levels 1-7) (Levels 1-7) 5:15-6:05 p.m. 11:05-11:55 a.m. Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Levels 4/5 Levels 4/5 Levels 6/7 6:10-7 p.m. Level 1 Lunch 12:00-12:30 Level 2 Level 3 12:35-1:25 p.m. Levels 6/7 Level 1 Level 2 7:05-7:55 p.m. Level 3 Level 2 Level 4 Private and Levels 4/5 Semiprivate (Levels 1-7) Levels 6/7 Levels 6/7 1:30-2:20 p.m. Private and Semiprivate Level 1 (Levels 1-7) Level 2 Adult Lessons Level 3 Levels 6/7Private and Semiprivate (Levels 1-7) Fees for 8 priVale' a~SemiPrivaie'l~ss0ns: This publication was sponsored by provider of beverages at Piranha Harry's Stop by P~ranha Harrys for breakfas't, lunch, dinner ov anytime YOU want a tasty snack and refreshing Pepsi® product. HOURS OF OPERATION: ' 7 a.m.-9 P.m.' '. Monday .th?6hgh Friday 8 aSn]-8 p.m. Si~day Noon~7 p.m. Sunday Ififegtmn Classes (ages 14-adult) LIFEGUARDING TODAY For persons who desire employment as a lifeguard at pools or waterfronts. Must be 15 years of age or older and pass a swimming pretest. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. This course also includes First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Automatic External Dcfibrilator (AED) training, and Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT). This course complies with thc new standards set forth by the American Red Cross. Total Course hours: 50 Session I: Saturday and Sunday February 3-4 and 10-I 1 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 4 sessions $220 (members may take a 10% discount) First Aid, CPR, AED and PD T wi// be t~ught on February 10. Session II: Saturdays February 17-April 7 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 8 sessions $220 (members may take a 10% discount) First Aid, CPR, AED and PD T will be taught on 3;ra~vh 10. EMPLOYMENT OPP ORTUN ITl ES The Grove has a wide variety of positions available, including lifeguards and water-safety assistants. For applications and additional information about other openings, please call 651-450-2480. 8 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Prerequisites: You must be able to pass pre-course written & skills tests, have current Lifeguard Training Certification, and be a minimum of 17 years of age by the last class session. This course also includes First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. For more information and registration, call The Grove at 450-2480. Total Course hours: 40 Monday through Friday April 9-13 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 5 sessions $185 (members may take a 10% discount) WATER SAFETY ASSISTANT {WSA) This class is recommended for students age 14 and up who are seeking employment as an assistant swim instructor. Class includes First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications. No prerequisite. Total Course hours: 24 Saturdays February 17-April 7 12:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 8 sessions $105 (members may take a 10% discount) First Aid, CPR, AED and PDT will be taught on March 10. CPR and First Aid Certification Classes CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER This course is designed for professional rescuers - nurses, fire fighters, police officers, lifeguards, first responders. It includes Community CPR skills plus two- rescuer CPR and the use of the resuscitation mask and bag-valve mask (text book and pocket mask included). This course is the equivalent of the American Heart Association Level C Course with a few extras. It is also offered in refresher and challenge form. For more information contact the Aquatics Office at 651-450-2480. Total Course hours: 8 Sessioo I: Saturda); February 10 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 session $65 (members may take a 10% discount) Session II: Saturday, March I0 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 session $65 (members may take a 10% discount) STANDARD FIRST AID PROGRESSION This course is designed for participants who already have current American Red Cross CPR (PR) certification or American Heart Association CPR within the last year. Class consists of three hours of basic first aid (textbook included). Total Course hours: 2 Session I: Saturday, February 10 4-6 p.m. 1 session $45 (members may take a 10% discount) Session II: Saturday, Marcia 10 4-6 p.m. I session $45 (members may take a 10% discount) CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER AND FIRST AID Combine the CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid for a reduced fee of $85 (participants who choose not to purchase the text pay only $65). Call the Aquatics office for more information. Total Course hours: 9 Session I: Saturday, February I0 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 1 session $85 (members may take a 10% discount) Session II: Saturday, Mard~ 10 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 1 session $85 (members may take a 10% discount) If you have questions about our CPR and First Aid Certification classes, call 651-450-2480 9 RI Indi mernbe~hi from th'e mI [ ; All }efuii& arefiniii~d'noh; ' DuetoTp~-6kessln~-~h Noon - 7 Easter Sunday CLOSED Memorial Day 9 a.m. - 4 P-m..,. , .'. D~&kb~r 24 (Chris'fN~:E~e).sf. December 25 CLOSED Jew Year s Eve) December 31 (N 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Holily hours may General Registration Information Mail your completed registration form to: The Grove Aquatics and Fitness Center 8055 Barbara Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 (651) 450-2480 office (651) 450-2484 fax ~wvw. ci.i nye r-grove-heigh ts. mn. us 1. BY MAIL OR DROP OFF Mail or drop off your registration and check, money order, or Visa/MasterCard information to: The Grove Aquatics and Fitness Center 8055 Barbara Avenue Infer Grove Heights, MN 55077, Please ,take checks payable to the City of lnver Grove Heights. Be sure to enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like us to mail you confirmation of your registration. 2. BY PXONE Registration by phone is available for those who will be using a Visa or MasterCard for payment. Call 651-450-2480 between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registrations c,q~ll~Ot be accepted without payment. 3. IN-PERSON Walk-in registrations are taken at the Park and Recreation Office located in the Veterans Memorial Community Center or at The Grove Aquatics and Fitness Center, both located at 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights. In-person registrations are accepted between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 4. BY FAX Fax your registration and Visa/MasterCard information to us at 651-450-2484. Please provide us with a returu fax number for confirmation (within 72 hours). CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m.:5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The customer-service counter is located in the front lobby of the AquaticsIFitness Center. It is open to help you with membership purchases, program registration, space rental and general information. Aquatics/Fitness Registration Form ADULT INFORMATION (for all adult registrations and for parents ofchildren enrolling in swim iessons below) Last name First name Home phone Address Workphone City/State/Zip E-mail . Member # ADULI {;LASS INFDAMATION (prograrnsinddasses for theaduklistedabov¢) Class/activity name __ Scssion (if applicable) Start Date Day of week Fee Class/actMty name __ Scssion (if applicable) Start Date Day of week Fee SWIM LESSON INFORMATION (for children ofthe adult lkted above) ClassChild'Snamename Birth date __ LevdGender (M/F) __ Start Date Da), of week Tune Fee Child's name Birth date __ Gender (M/F) Class paine Level Start Date Day of week __ Tune Fee Child's name Birfl~ date __ Gender (M/F) __ Class name Ix'vd Start Date Day of week Tune Fee I do hereby agra: to rdea.se and indemnify the City o£Inver Grove Heights, its employees, officas or agents from any liability, claim, iniury or damage o£whatcver nature resulting from my participation or that of any minor in my legal ca~ ~u~d custody in the abov¢4escribo:t activity. As the legal guardian of,u(, n~nor child l~ed above, I give pemfission for my dtild's participation in the above activities and for thc rendering o£any ncccssmy emergency medical =eatment wha[so~'¢r, at my expense, M~ch may have to b¢ rendered duc to participation in this activity;. Signature Date ~ PA~/M[NI INFORMfllION IDIA[ [N£[DS[0 ~ Plebe ma/ce checks payat, le to #,e City of I, wer G,~e HeU~. ~ Charge my [21Visa [21 MasterCard /~~.... Name on card Account number Expiration date L~~~ Signature 11 CIT¥OF C HASSEN (;90 Ci{; Ce,ret Ddz,e ]~0 ]bx 147 C/,,,;/,,rssc,, 3[i,,c:o~,~ 55317 ])/)oRe 9.52. 9.~ I900 tS~&i, ee;'i,~ D~?artme,t t3tx 052.93Z 9] 52 lh~ildi,g D~?m?;,e,t l:ax ff~'b Site J~' '~':'[: '. i'L gl t, ~ ;ii ~, L'.;i March 9, 2001 Ms. Jennifer Larranaga 2318 Boulder Road Chanhassen. MN 55317 Dear Jennifer: Thank you tbr agreeing to host tiao Stone Creek Park Piayground meeting. Bill Johnson of Flanagan Sales. Inc. and I will meet you at your home nexl Thursday. March 15 al 7:00 p.m. We look !br',vard to meeting tl~e off,er members of your committee as well. Enclosed please find a copy of the Stone Creek Park Playground plan developed in 1996. A phase 2, ages 5-12 play area was proposed in this plan. What we would like to discuss as a group is il'tiffs plan meets with lt~e approval oflhc neighborhood or if modifications are desired. Bill will also bi'in2 some new ideas io the mcc~in- The budgel Fo~ this project is $20.000. The committee will need to decide they wan! to pay for installation using a portion of the $20,000. The ~qternalive is to v,-or!,: with Bill on a ,.'olunteer inslaliation. The neighborhood chose this oplion fo:_' phase 1 construction. Some cosls are still incurred, bul by using volunteers, more money can be inx estcd in equipment. On behalf of the Chanhasscn Cit.',' Council and Parl,: and Recreation Commission, I look/brward to xvorl,:ing with 3'our group! Sincerely. Todd Itoffman Park and Recreation Director TH:ns C: Bill Johnson, Flanagan Sales Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent Mayor and City Council Park and Recreation Commission G :Xpark\thx, SloneCreekPI.x groundMlg \\ 'il' WEST HENNEPIN COMMUNITY SERVICES Serving People With Developmental Disabilities & Their Families Phone: (952) 988-4177 West Hennepin Community Services, Inc. 1001 State Highway 7, #217 Hopkins, MN 55305 Phone Fax: (952) 988-4020 ATTN: WHCS Spring 2001 WHCS Mau Per 'kins, LICSW Execu[ive Director Mia Madson Off]ce Manager Barb Lcmke, CTRS Shcri Pctersen, MA I)lrcc-Iol Ol tldtlCatlOIl c~ ['inancc Lisa Rivers, MA, LP I )ircctor of Counseling, 5uFvice$ Matthew Snfith Outreach \Vorker Joan Estrcm, MA, LAMFT Outreach Counselor Tara Parker Program Assistant Dana Adamson Bookkeeper WHCS Resolutions for 2001 From the Directors Desk... It's time to put the winter blahs away, assess the damage from too much holiday food and get out the list of New Year's resolutions! Forgetting about those heart-felt promises ah-eady? It has been said that a promise shared is a promise kept. If you talk about your goals for the year 2001 with friends and family, it .just might help you stick to your plan. It's worth a try, don't you think? Are there ways that West Hennepin Community Services can help you meet your goals? Our hope is that WHCS can support you in reaching your goals, and in making your dreams come true. For the year 2001, WHCS resolves to continue to develop all of our services to better match what we do, with what you need to reach your goals. One of our strategies involve developing school based mental health services in a new program called STRIVE. Intermediate School District 287 has begun this special school program for children with developmental disabilities and mental health concerns. WHCS is developing a host of therapies that will be available to these students during their school day. Therapies such as psychotherapy, life skills training and therapeutic recreation will assist both teachers and students in meeting their educational goals. Continued on back page... RESPITE Respite services are back by popular demand! "Take Five" will be offered for three sessions throughout 2001; spring, summer and winter breaks. WHCS plans to serve the n'ansition age participant ages 14 - 22. Each session will vary in length from 1 - 4 weeks. Take Five will be located in the Minnetonka/ Hopkins area. Contact Barb or Renae for more information at (952) 988-4177.~ Self-Advocacy Banquet Page 2 New Social Group for 18-25 year olds Page 4 Registration Form Page 7 COUNSELING & EDUCATION COUNSELING WHCS specializes in working with people with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, down syndrome, autism, and moderate to borderline cognitive difficulties; and their families. WHCS believes in a friendly, supportive person-centered approach and in setting personalized goals for each clients. Our services include one-on-one counseling, family counseling, and group counseling. With our licensed psychologists, 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, affucming 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) 988-4177 MEN'S GROUP Men over 18 years of age with mild DD have an opportunity to talk with other men 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) 988-4177. WOMEN'S GROUP An opportunity for women (over 22 years of age) 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 £md out when it will be offered call Lisa Rivers at (952) 988-4177. WOMEN IN TRANSITION An opportunity for women (ages 18 to 22) 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 of this group, to schedule an intake, or to Fred out when it will be offered call Lisa Rivers at (952) 988-4177. ANNUAL SELF-ADVOCACY BANQUET Mark Your Calendars!! Plan to attend WHCS Annual Self- Advocacy Banquet to be held May 18, 2001 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. To register call Sheri at (952) 988-4177 EMPOWERMENT WHCS offers Personal Empowerment Groups for adults with developmental disabilities who wish to address their feelings and concerns as well as promote self-esteem through group discussion. Tuesday Night in Hopkins: Empowerment Group <_=~ And Senior Empowerment (for people 50 years old and over) Thursday Night in Robbinsdale: Empowerment Group (Co-sponsored by WHCS and Windows of Opportunity) Cost is $8.00 Per Quarter All participants must arrange their own transportation and be able to wait independently for their ride. For more information or to schedule an intake contact: Shed Petersen at (952) 988-4177 B'HCS receives fundin~ through a purchase of services contract with Hennepin County Adult Services. CI-III,DREN'S PROGRAMS AGES 5 - 12 OUT AND ABOUT l tare fun on Saturday afternoons. Take safe. supervised (1:1 if needed) field trips to Twin Cities events. Transportation may be provided to some activities. WItERE: Various locations in thc Twin Cities WItEN: Saturdays - April 21 and May 19 TIME: Varies with activity COST PER 510.00 Resident ACTIVTY: $15.00 Non-Resident Phis additional cost depending on activity P~ogram hlinimum- 3, Maximum- 15 YOUTH BO'WLING NORTItWEST WHERE: Doyle's 5000 W. Broadway Crystal WIIEN: Saturdays Mar. 31 - June 2 TIME: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. COST: $25.00 Resident $30 00 Non-Resident Plus $2.50 Per Saturday Ptogram Minimum - 3, Maximum - I0 WEST WItERE: Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park WttEN: Saturdays Mar. 31 - June 2 TIME: 9:30 - 1I:30 a.m. COST: $35.00 Resident $40.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 Per Saturday P~og~am Minimum- 3, Maximum ~ 10 ADAPTIVE S~2MMING LESSONS Northwest: Lessons are held at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Call Susan at 763-569-3317 for more information. West: Lessons are available through the Hopkins/Minnetonka Recreation Department. Call Kelly at 952-939-8379 for more information. Chaska: Lessons are available at the Chaska Community Center. Call Sarah at 952-448-5633 extension 106 for more information. KARATE KIDS Enjoy this popular martial art form with a real black belt instructor. Learn the basics to becoming a Karate Kid! Casual, Ioose fitting clothing a must. WItE~: Hopkins area d~'ta//s rp~/s'trdt/on ~tEN: Wednesdays Mar. 28 - May 23 TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. COST: $25.00 Resident 530.00 Non-Resident Program Minimum - 3, Maxinaum - 10 DANCE CLASSES The following are local dance academies that provide an excellent inclusive experience and adaptive classes. Chaska: The Chaska School of Dance. Call Mary at 952-873-6781 for more information. Chanhassen: River Valley Dance Academy. Classes are taught by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Call Jocelyn Brandt, CTRS at 952-368-2300 for more information. TEEN PROGRAMS AGES 13 - 21 TEEN EXPLORERS Join other teens for fun activities. Staff will plan and supervise firings like swhmning, parties, movies, and going out for pizza. WHERE: Various locations m Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park V~'H EN: Tuesdays Mar. 27- May 22 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: 535.00 Resident $40.00 Non-Resident PltLs additional cost depending on activity Program Mininltlm - 5, M,tx]muil~ - 20 TEEN BOWLING WItERE: x, VHEN: TIME: COST: NORTItqVEST Doyle's 5000 W. Broadway Crystal Saturdays Mar. 31 - June 2 12:00 - 2:00 p.m, $25.00 Resident $30.00 Non-Resident Plus $2.50 Per Saturday Program Minimum - 3, Maximum - I0 ~,VItERE: WHEN: TIME: COST: WEST Park Tavern 340l Louisiana Ave. S. St. Lores Park Saturdays Mai'. 31 - June 2 9:30- 11:30 a.m. $35.00 Resident $40.00 Non-Resident Plus 53.00 Per Saturday Program Minimum - 3, Maximum - 10 ADULT SOCIAL PROGRAMS WHERE: Various locations in St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Chanhassen & Chaska WHEN: Wednesdays Mar. 28 - May 23 TIME: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. COST: $25.00 Residents $30.00 Non-Resident IX, rED. NIGItT SOCIAL ON THE TOWN I A social group for young adults who can access the community independently with minimal supe~¥ision, ages 18-25. Evcq-y other Friday. '~VHEN: WltERE: Crystal Community Center 4800 Dou ,glas Drive TIME: Crystal ~,VItEN: \Vednesdays COST: Mar. 28 -May 23 TIME: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. COST: $25.00 Residents $30.00 Non Residents NORTtt VENTURES co-sponsored by Windows of Oplx~rtunity. V~qtEIiE: Winnetka Learning Cent' 7940 - 55th Avenue N. New Hope V, qIEN: Wednmdays Mar. 28- May 23 TIME: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. COST: $25.00 Residents $30.00 Non-Residents Club West, Wednesday Night Sodal and North Ventures are sodal progrmns for adttRs age 18 a~ older. Staff'to pmticipant ratio is 1:10. There may be an additional cost depending on activity. Pmgrmn Minitmun - 5, Maximmn - 30 Vmious locations in the No:thwest and West Suburbs Every other Friday Begins April 6 Varies with activity $12.00 Resident $17.00 Non-Resident Plus additional cost depending on activity ON TI-EE TOWN H A social group for adults who can access the community independently with minimal su- pervision, agc.'s 26-50. Saturday evenings, 2x per month. ¥,rHERE: Vmious locations in the Northwest and West suburbs WltEN: Every other Saturday Begins March 31 TLME: Varies with activity COST: $12.00 Residents $17.00 Non-Residents Plus additional cost depending on activity ON THE TOl~'q ~ PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES On The Town is a social group for adults who can access community venues inde- pendently 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 activities. *Please Note: If you are a new partici- pant in On The Town, call Barb at (952) 988-4176 or Renae at (952) 988-4178 for information and to schedule an intake interview. Program Minimum - 5, Maximum- 20 GOLDEN YEARS CLUB Co-Sponsored with Windows of Opportunity and Project SOAR. This adult social group is designed for those over 50. We will meet to have dinner and enjoy entertainment. DINNER: Brookview Comm. Center 200 Brookview Parkway Golden Valley April 23 and May 21 TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. COST: $25.00 Residents $30.00 Non-Residents Program Minimum - 3, Maximum - 10 For more information or to schedule ar intake interview contact: Barb at (952) 988-4176 ADULT ATHLETICS ADULT BOV~rLING Open bowling format xvhere fun and social- izing are encouraged. You will bowl two glunes each Saturday. NORTH~,VEST '~'ttERE: Doyle's Bowling Alley 5000 West Broadway, Crystal WHEN: Saturdays Mar. 31 - June 2 TIME: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. COST: $25.00 Residents $30.00 Non-Residents Plus $2.50 Per Saturday Program Minimum- 5, Maximum- 32 WEST WItERE: Park Tavern ~ 3401 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park WItEN: Saturdays Mar. 3I - June 2 TIME: 9:30 - I 1:30 am. COST: 525.00 Resident $30.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 Per Saturday Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 30 DANCES Come Boogie With ]'our Friends! NORTIt~VEST Sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Crystal Park and Recreation Departments, Windows of Opportunity and WHCS. %~HERE: Brooklyn Center Comm. Ctr. 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center WHEN: Friday, March 2 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. COST: 53.00 At The Door V~q-IERE: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Crystal WItEN: Friday, May 18 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. COST: $3.00 At The Door WEST 4:~ Join WHCS and Project SOAR for our Friday night dances. WHERE: Minnetonka East Middle School 17000 Lake St. Ext. Minnetonka WHEN: April 20 May 11 June 15 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. COST: $3.00 At The Door SOFTBALL Competitive Co-sponsored with the Ridgedale YMCA ~,VItEN: Mondays June 4 - August 13 WHERE: Harley-Hopkins Fields 105 Jackson Ave. S. Hopkins TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Non-Competitive WHEN: Thursdays June 7- August 16 WItERE: Harley-Hopkins Fields 105 Jackson Ave. S. Hopkins TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 ,2001 B0wl,A,Th0n Join West Henncpin Community Services for our annual fundraiscr. There will be plenty of bowling, prizes and fun! Where: Doyle's Bowling Alley 5000 West Broadway Crystal When: Sunday, March 11,2001 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost: Minimum of $25.00 in pledges To Register: (952) 988-4177 All participants will receive a 9th Annual Bowl-A-Thon T-Shirt and prizes will be awarded for the high score bowlers as well as the individuals who raise the most pledges~ ~'~ ecreation programs co-sponsored by WHCS and a consortium of the northwestern park and recreation departments o4 [B~ooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale along with[ {western park and recreation departments of Chanhassen, Chaska, Hopkins, Minnctonka, and St, Louis Park. ! ETCETERA... CHORUS WttCS and Project SOAR are joining forces to introduce the "West Metro SOAR Singers". Join this new group with our music director Terri. WHERE: Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy 7 Hopkins WHEN: Tuesdays, March 27 to May 22 TIME: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. COST: $36.00 REGISTILATION REMINDERS Just a few reminders to make the registration process easier. Group Home policy: limit 4 residents per program and n,, participant substitutions. Weather cancellations will be determined by 4:00 p.m., at the discretion of the recreation directors. Participants may only register for one social program per quarter. Residents of our consortium cities receive priority in registration. Participants will not be denied services because of inability to pay. For assistance call Barb/Renae at (952) 988-4177. TICKET TO RIDE REMINDERS In order to receive Ticket To Ride services your program registration must be received in our office one week prior to the start of the program or you will not be eIigible to receive a ride the first week of the program. To schedule transportation to the programs, please call Dial-A-Ride at (952) 474-7441. Each quarter you must call Dial-A-Ride and request rides for thc programs you have registered for. If you have any questions about the Ticket To Ride service Call Sheri at (952) 988- 4177. Quotable Quote! "Everything that is done in the world is done by hope" -~zrt/n Luther INTER2NET DISABILITY DIRECTORY Minnesota's Internet Disability Director is now available. DirectAbility is a comprehensive new web site directory devoted strictly to disability-related products, services, resources, and information in Minnesota. To access the site, just go to www.dircctability.com For more information or to get a listing on the DirectAbility web site, send an e- mail to mike~patcom.com or call 827-4110 and ask for Mike. tIELP WHCS THROUGH TItE UNITED WAY Here is another way you can help WHCS serve people with developnqental disabilities. The United Way of Minneapolis has a program called Specific Care which enables donors to direct all or a portion of their contributions to one or more human service organization regardless of whether the organization is a participating member of the United Way of Minneapolis. Contact the United Way at 340-7482 and find out how you can donate to WHCS through their specific care program. OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE ~ffTH DISABILITIES We are very fortunate to collaborate with area school districts in some of our programs. We'd like to pass along the additional programming opportunities each provides. These programs are a part of community education which offers informative classes and recreation programs specifically for people with disabilities. For more information, or to get yourself on the mailing list for the following school districts community education programs, call the contact name listed below. Windows Of Opportunity Serving Robbinsdale Area School District Contact: Renee Galvin, (763) 504-8390 Magnifying Abilities Serving Chaska/Chanhassen And Carver Schools Contact: Denise Fedie (952) 368-8846 Project SOAR Serving Hopkins, Minnetonka, St. Lou Park And Wayzata School Districts Contact: Janis Wack, (952) 401-6837 REGISTRATION FORM To reserve a spot in any WHCS recreation program, advance payment is required. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE PROGRAMS OR BY PHONE. Please mail check or money order along with registration form below to WHCS. To help ensure a spot in the program(s) of your choice, mail in payrnent and registration form as soon as possible. Residents of the West & Northwest consortium of cities r~,~ive preference in registration. Regis~xation is then open to non-residents of the consortimn cities one week prior to the start of the 'ams (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? i~YES Annual Income: i 0-$49,000 _!$150, 000-$249,999 ~ $50,000-$99,999 7i $250,000-up !7 $I00,000-$149,000 Disability (please include specific information such as seizures, allergies, special diet etc.): Social Worker: Parent/Guardian: ,Address: Zip Code: Photo Waiver: My picture/name/both may be used for publicity proposes? f; YES Social Worker's Phone Number: }Iome Phone: Work Phone: ~NO undersigned, understand participation in this activity is completely voluntary and the activity is being offered for the benefit of'the participant S shall not be liable for any claims, injuries, or damages of whatever nature, incurred by the participant arising out of, or connected with the ~ty On behalf of myself and the participant, I expressly forever release and discharge WHCS, its agents, or employees from any such claims injuries or damages. Legal Guardian: Date: ..... Out & About - April 21 Out 8,: About - May 19 ____Youth Bowling - Doyle's ___Youth Bowling - SLP Karate Kids West Teen Explm ers ___Teen Bowling - Doyle's __Teen Bowling - SLP Club West Chores Check The Program(s) You Are Registering For: Rcsidcnt/Non-P, esident ($1 o.o0/$15.00) ($10.00/$15.00) ($25.00/$30.00) ($35.00/$40.00) ($25.00/$30.00) ($35.00/$40.00) ($25.00/$30.00) ($35.00/$40.00) ($25.00/$30.00) ($36.00) ___Wed. Night Social North Ventures On The Town II On The Town I Golden Years __Adult Bowling - Doyle's Adult Bowling - SLP __Softball - Mondays __Softball - Thursdays Residcn ~'4on- Resident ($25.00/$30.00) ($25.00/$30.00) ($12.00/$17.00) ($12.00/$17.00) ($25.00/$30.00) ($25.00/$30.00) ($25.00/$30.00) ($30.00) ($3o.o0) Yes, I want Ticket To Ride services, I will maintain responsibility for scheduling my own rides through Dial - A - Ride. If you need assistance completing the registration form or with making payments, Please contact Renae at (952) 988-4178 or Barb at (952) 988-4176. Spring 2001 Mail completed form to: WHCS 1001 Highway 7, Room 217 Hopkins, MN 55305 TICKET TO RIDE West Hennepin Community Services, Inc. 1001 State Highway 7, #217 Hopkins, MN 55305 (952) 988-4177 Address Service Requested Non-Profit Org. 101 US Postage Paid Hopkins, Permit No. 653 II Todd Hofflnan 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~ V~rlICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karl Schamber - President Annis Clark- Immediate Past President George Petros - Vice President Maxh~e Skold - Secretary Susan Gray- Treasurer Christala J.B. Culhane Piper Garmon Gary Johnson Mar)' Ellen Kaul Christopher Lee Jm~ Samrer Continued from front page... Another area for WHCS in 2001 is the revamping of our recreation services. In order to make the service fees fairer and to comply with federal guidelines, we will be reviewing our fees and begin to charge fees based on ability to pay. As before, if you have waiver monies available to pay the cost, your fee will remain zero. WHCS resolves to make this process comprehensible and straightforward for all. Lastly, WHCS resolves to better understand your outlook about our programs. Our evaluation survey is almost ready for mailing. If your name is chosen at random, you will receive a questionnaire asking you to rate our services and express your opinions about the way we do things. We look forward to making program enhancements based on your feedback this year. Let's all resolve to have a healthy, productive and enjoyable New Year! SUMMER 2001 PREVIEW As another summer approaches~ we are busy planning and preparing to meet 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. Bowling Bowling Softball Softball Out and About - monthly field trips Teen Explorers - to various fun spots social clubs in the Twin Cities Maple Grove August Action- Teen Center mini-day camp Rainbow Kids Club Take Five Respite Summer Inclusion And Playground Opportunities WHCS provides inclusion facilitators for children and teens with disabilities who 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 of your child. Contact Renae Luther at (952) 988-4178 to request an inclusion facilitator in the following cities: Contact Barb Lemke at (952) 988-4176 to request an inclusion facilitator in the following cities: Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Crystal Golden Valley New Hope Robbinsdale Chanhassen Hopkins Minnetonka St. Louis Park Chaska *please note: The cities of Maple Grove and Plymouth provide their own inclusion facilitators. Please contact their park and rccreario~z 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 an 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 range from $7.25 to $8.00 per hour Program locations are in the Northwestern & Western suburbs of Hennepin County Hours available range from 2 - 20 hours per week For more information on the available positions or to receive an application, please call Barb or Renae at (952) 988-4177 CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER. I March 2001 The Rec Center is 5 ½ years old and off'ers various amenities to the community: Gymnasium, aerobic/dance studio, fitness room, meeting rooms and sites for numerous recreation programs. The Rec Center is the key information and registration site for all city parks and recreation programs. Tile Rec Center is staffed with 1 manager, 11 facility supervisors, 12 fitness instructors, 3 personal trainers, 3 child care assistants and 4 dance instructors. All employees are part time status except for tile management position. Revenues are generated by some room rentals and fitness/dance programming. Room rentals for nonprofit community groups are at no charge and make up the vast majority of rental dates. The Rec Center does not charge a membership fee, rather, facility use punch cards are sold at resident and non-resident rates. · 89% of fitness revenues are resident sales · CY00, expenses totaled $198,906 · CY00, revenues totaled $165,394 Capital and expense budgets for CY01 are attached. CY2000 Revenues Child Care 5834 Flentals 22958 Fitness 71426 Personal Trainin~ 18847 Dance 46329 Dance 28% Personal Training 11% Child Care 4% Rentals 14% Fitness 43% Looking forward, efibrts at the Rec Center are focused on providing a variety of fitness offerings and hosting recreation progn'ams for all ages. New offerings include yoga, pilates fitness method, 5K training class, kickboxing and cooking classes for children. CITY OF CHANHASSEN 2001 BUDGET 1530 Capital Expense Items for 2001 1. Replace carpet throughout the Recreation Center - Lobby, office, meeting rooms and locker rooms. Total area is 3950 sq ft or 434 sq yd. Estimated cost: $6000. 2. Replace and upgrade cardio machines in the fitness room. 2 machines each year at $3500 ea. Estimated cost: $7000. Recreation Center IACCOUNT 1999 2000 2001 DESCRIPTION BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET 2000 TO 2001 % INC/(DEC)] 4010 4020 4030 4040 4050 4110 4120 4130 4150 4210 4240 Salaries & Wages-Reg Salaries & Wages-Temp Contributions-Retirement Contributions-Insurance Workers Compensation TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES Supplies-Office Supplies-Equipment Supplies-Program Maintenance Materials Books & Periodicals Uniforms & Clothing TOTAL MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $30,000 $36,000 20.0% 145,000 124,300 124,300 0.0% 18,700 19,500 14,100 (27.7%) 2,500 2,500 3,800 52.0% 3,700 4,000 4,000 0.0% 169,900 180,300 182,200 1.1% 4,000 3,000 (100.0%) 4,200 9,200 9,000 (2.2%) 4,000 4,000 4,000 0.0% 1,000 1,000 1,000 0.0% 250 250 250 0.0% 900 900 600 (33.3%) 14,350 18,350 14,850 (19.1%) 43OO 4310 4320 4330 4340 4350 4360 437O 4375 4410 4510 4530 4590 Fees, Services Telephone Utilities Postage Printing & Publishing Cleaning & Waste Removal Subscriptions & Memberships Travel & Training Promotional Expense Rental-Equipment Repair & Maintenance-Building Repair & Maintenance-Equip Misc. Contractual Services TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 17,000 1,000 2,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 28,000 24,000 26,000 500 500 500 7,000 7,000 7,000 400 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 1,500 1,500 1,500 3,800 5,000 2,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,000 3,000 2,000 60O 500 5O0 69,800 49,000 46,500 100.0% (50.0%) 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (5O.O%) 0.0% (33.3%) 0.0% (5.1%) ** TOTAL RECREATION CENTER 254,050 247,650 243,550 (1.7%) CITYOF 6;0 CiO, Ce, ret Drh'e PO Ibx 1~7 Cl,,,d~,~.,.,c~, 3li,,c~ot,~ 55317 9~2. ~3 q 1900 Ge,eral F~x 9~2. 9.~ q52~9 9~2.93q91~2 ~,ildi,~ Dq~m'tme,t Fax March 6. 2001 Mr. Ih'ed Berg 6910 Chaparral Lane Chanhassen. MN 55317 Dear Fred: As you kllow, votlr ctlrreWt lel'llq O11 the Park and Recreation Commission will expire April 1. A press release seeking candidates fi)r the txvo open positions on the Commission will appear in the Chanhassen Villager. If you would like to seek reappointment to your position, please complete and return the enclosed application by March 29. Sincerely. Todd t-t,3!Tman Dh'ec~or of Parks and Recreation OS[Il'eS C: Scoa Bo!chef. City Manager ('it>' Council File: RA-172 (i: park fl~',( ommis:,ion\,:tcl ~c5 P,c;~cxx ail3erg CITYOF ~90 CiO' Ce~ter Drive PO Box b~7 ])hOIlf ~52 93~ ~900 Ge,era/Fax 952.932 5.~37 £,gi, eering Dqm't,;e,t £ax 952.937.9152 B~:ildi,g Dcpartme,t ~.¥ 99_.9. Web Site March 6, 2001 Mr. Jim Manders 6791 Chapan'al Lane Chanhassen. MN 55317 Dear Jim: As you know. your current term on the Park and Recreation Com:nission will expire April 1. A press release seeking candida'~cs for the two open positions on the Commission will appear in the Chanl",assen Village/'. If you would like to seek reappointmen! to your position, please complete and return the enclosed application by March 29. Sincerely, Todd Hoffmat~ Director of Parks and Recreation Enclosures C~ Scott Botcher, CiU Manager u :fy C ouncfl File: RA-i 72 G:~,park',th'.ComnfissionV acancy Rene.~ alSd anders Dr. Richard StrauSs warns that our lifeS~le has create~ '~fi o~esl~ Because children s lives increasingly out of every eight American kids su~- Brunswick, .~.]., the chan~e~ revolve around video screens and fers from obesity and that another ' Yoging people $ diets ~,d fast food, it s no wonder that many one in five is overweight. Among phys~l'" ' actw~" ....... ...... are ' even ................ kids--like their parents--are over- those under age 17, obesi~ has more mati~' th~6nly th~gh~ than doubled in the U.S. since the a 'm~}h. t~? k~ds. to~Y a[~'a~i~e full o~ ener~, $ays'St~us$, speht °h'l~'12'~,~%~' 3~ or playing haM. He talked with' co~espondeh'i Su'e Mille~ weight. But pediatric health experts now warn that childhood obesity has become an urgent national prob- lem. A survey published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine in I995 reported that one PHOTOGRAPH BYALLISON LEACH mid-1960s. According to a recent study led by Dr. Richard Strauss, director of the childhood-weight- control program at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New PEOPLE 2/19/01 ® in his own words How do you define obesity in children ? Typically children who are about 25 lbs. above their ideal body weight are considered overweight, and those 40 to 50 lbs. above their ideal body xveight are considered obese. But this may vary depending on an individual child's age, sex and body build. Your family doctor should be able to determine fairly quickly if )'our child has a serious weight problem. l¢hat dld your study find? Our chief finding was that kids are even more sedentary than most people would imagine. We equipped a group of 100 children with beeper-size motion detectors and found that three-quarters of their waking da)' the kids xvere barely moving at all. When they did move, it was mostly loxv-level activity such as slow walking. Ho;',, do you explain it? Twenty )'ears ago children would pta)' outside on the street until it got dark, and there were maybe five channels on TV. Being indoors was boring. Now you have 60 to 100 channels, plus computers and video games. And parents, who tend to work longer hours, often prefer that kids stay home for safety reasons. How have eating habits changed? A third of meals are now eaten outside the home, and those tend to be high-fat, big portions: Soda con-. sumpti0n bas increased from ap- proximately 19 gallons per person .' per )'ear in 1965 to over 52 gallons ' in 1994--a 174 percent increase. And remember: Even small increases in calorie intake or changes in exer- cise can add up. A difference of 50 calories a da)' in eating, actMty or metabolism adds up to over 15,000 calories, or 5 lbs., a )'ear. How big is tho problem? Obesity and physical inactivity account for approximately $100 bil- lion in health care expenditures each )'ear. Hypertension, high choles- terol, diabetes, orthopedic problems and severe sleep apnea can occur in very overweight children. But the most significant medical issues are social and emotional. Obesity af- fects self-esteem. Is it usually hereditary? In previous generations there is strong evidence that hereditT ~vas the most important determinant of body weight. But genetics can't explain ~vhy child obesity has doubled in the last 30 years. It's our way of life that has changed. Is this just a U.S. problem? Not at all. We see this trend in every developed and developing country. In China childhood obesity is increasing at a rate of about 10 percent a year. ObesitT has increased 10 to 40 percent in the majority of European countries in the last 10 )'ears. It's happening for the same reasons: Families are spending less time being physically active and are adopting a high-fat, lmv-fiber diet. How do you treat obese children? The main methods are improved eating habits and increased activity. Setting a realistic goal is extremely important. Highly restrictive diets are not appropriate for the majority of children, but healthier eating is. Older children often benefit from keeping food records. It's impossible to change those habits if you don't know what you're eating or why. Man), people eat out of boredom, loneliness or stress. For those who are seriously overweight with medical complications, we occasionally advise a re- stricted diet under medical supervision. What should parents do ? Childhood obesity is a family issue, and we shouldn't just target the child. Improving the eating habits and activity levels of the entire family is neces- sary. Limiting TV viewing, video games and computer time is essential. Physical activity is also important. I truly believe that unless a child learns to enjoy veg- etables, fruits, whole-grain foods and physical activit); little can be done. · Chan / Chaska Soccer Club CCSC NEWS Development A-Z By lan Barker, MYSA Director of Coaching and Player Development As coaches we need to deter- mine where we fit in with player development. Just as our national coaches cannot be working at the grass root level every day, the rest of us must identi- fy where our abilities are best employed. Having spent the previous eighteen months observing Minnesota club devel- opment and its effects on our players, I'd like to offer the following observations. ~'a%nsider the players in three loose mological categories: (i) U6-U10/U11; (ii) Ull/U12-U14/U15 and (iii) U15-U19. What is the different emphasis a coach should have at each of these ages? How is determining where best to place a coach hampered by the lack of "qualified" coach- es available to a club? What are we, as coaches, best suited to coach? In the early stage of player development we need to have educators and facilitators who can foster a love of the game. "If clubs can encourage adults not to fear their lack of personal soccer experience a wealth of fresh coaching blood can be found and employed." Significant knowledge of soccer coupled with a playing background would be a plus. The reality is, however, that experi- ence of that level is not available to clubs i~the youngest programs. Coach/facili- "s must be educated from within the club structure through the '?' modules. If clubs can encourage adults not to fear their lack of personal soccer experience a wealth of fresh coaching blood can be found and employed. My challenge to all Terry Leiendecker, CCSC Director of Coaching and Player Development, instructs U-14 Brianna Carlson in a goalkeeping clinic at the Eden Prairie Dome this winter. clubs with an in-house U6/U8/U10 pro- gram is to get adults to a 'W" module. As players enter U11/U12 soccer their physical, mental and social abilities are progressing significantly. At these ages through U14/U15 I contend the potential of a soccer player, their associated skills and tactical vision can be clearly seen and enhanced. Consequently clubs need to put the best soccer coachir~g resources at these critical ages. Two-footedness, ability to run off the ball, ability to play two player combinations, and lvsl skills has to be emphasized at these ages. A player not competent in the basics here will struggle to be an accomplished player entering high school and beyond. Sacrificing the development of individual competency in pursuit of team goals and victory does a tremendous disservice to players. Equally we do no favors for the coaches who inher-. it players who have been used to satisfy short-term goals and not tutored in the "soccer basics". Further the disappoint- ment players and parents experience at failure at the next level is very often a symptom of lack of vision in development at U11-U15. No mistake one of the primary respon- sibilities of coaches at the older ages is team management. Dealing with the older teenager and the new demands, upon time and travel, that come with ado- lescence can be very testing. Coaching at this age requires fostering a player's foel- ing of responsibility for them and their teammates. Individual ability is still a training priority, but begins to take a place behind developing team under- See uA-Z" on page 3 By Joe Scott, CCSC President Here's an update on our progress so far this year: At our Board retreat last month we formed several committees that are addressing areas needing improvement. The committees include: Registration (to develop and maintain a consistent regis- tration process and biennial club calen- dar); Fundraising (to raise monies for equipment, scholarships and long-range projects, etc.); Marketing (CCSC "brand- Lng" as well as player recruitment and retention) and Recreation Program (improving coach and player clinics). By now you all should know the coach and manager of your player's team and have had your first team meeting. At these meetings, tournament selection is very important, since many of the "popu- lar'' tournaments £fll by March. If your player is looking for a great sum- mcr job, look no further than your soccer club. Referees can make between $12- $20/hour, depending upon their age and level of experience. The CCSC is sponsor- ing our first introductory referee certifica- tion and referee re-certification on March 31 at Jonathan Elementary and April 7 at Bluff Creek Elementary. For more infor- marion visit the club website www. eteamz.comJChanChaska. And for those of us who would like to play on an adult soccer team, the follow- ing might be something of interest: Nations United, a local adult co-recreation soccer club, has an informal practice/scrimmage every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm at the Holy Family High School gynmasium. If you are interested, contact Bob Sutcliffe via e-mail at robertdcCahnail.black-hole .com. Thank you for your support! The year is moving quickly and soon our players will be taking the field for the 2001 season. See you on the pitch! Players Needed We are currently looking for a handful of play- ers to fill some remaining roster spots for the Summer 2001 Traveling season. Roster spots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The following players are needed: 4-5 Players U-11 C2 Boys Born 8-1-89 to 7-31-90 .2-3 Players 1 Player U-13 C3 Boys Born 8-1-87 to 7-31-88 U-14 C1 Boys Born 8-1-86 to 7-31-87 1-2 Players U-9 White Girls Born 8-1-91 to 7-31-92 If you ~know someone that is new to the area or did not get a chance to register this past fall, please encourage them to call the CCSC Hotline at 493-0118, box 3 for more informa- tion or email ccscadmin@worldnet.att.net. L} TTEP, FROM THE D P, ECTOR OF COACHING By Terry Leiendecker As we conclude our winter clinics I would like to recap this year's sessions. This ~-inter we offered six-one hour ses- sions for the boys and girls U9 and U10 groups at Bluff Creek Elementary and at the Eden Prairie Dome for the boys and girls U-II to U17 groups during the months of January and February. We had a total of 120 participants: 44 U9 and U10 and 76 Ull-U17. I would like to commend the following age groups for their level of participation: U9 and U10 boys and girls, Ull girls and U13 and U14 girls. The curriculum covered passing and receiving, dribbling, heading, shooting and introduced the tactics of 1st and 2nd defenders. I hope that as our club continues to grow and develop, the participation level will also increase for CCSC sponsored camps and clinics. I'm looking forward to increasing the number of participants during next winter's training sessions. Next winter we will look at moving the U9 and U10 age groups from Bluff Creek Elementary to the Eden Prairie Dome. We are currently in the process of plan- ning coaching clinics/training and the CCSC sponsored summer camps. The PLAYER DEVELOPMENT preliminary dates for the summer camp include June 11-15 for both traveling and in-house players. We are also coordinat- ing efforts to develop a sound In-House program to ensure that all coaches are coaching the same curriculum regardless of what team they coach so that the entire program is learning age appropriate tech- niques. I look forward to seeing the traveling players in April as well as spending more time with the In-House program. The mission of the Chan / Chaska Soccer Club is to provide youth of our community with a qual- ity soccerprogram. This wil! be accomplished:bypromoting sportsmanship, fun, teamwork, and leadership While devetoping S%cer Skills through instruction and cOmpetitive play' PRESIDENT PRESIDENT ELECT PAST PRESIDENT'_ ::. ~ SECRETARY TREASURER :- :..:: ~ ::: 7 .--: DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE/RISK MCR DiRECTOR-AT-LARGE GIRLS DJSmtCT REP BOYS DISTR~CT REP DIRECTOR OF COACHING REFEREE COORDINATOR FIELD COORDINATOR EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR UNIFORM COORDINATOR (N-HOUSE COORDINATOR REGISTRAR/ADMINISTRATOR · Joe Scot~ Tom Nilsson Stacy Godwin Beth Loughran TerrY L eie~!~ecRer Carol Brenton .? j% . ' Moh s CherytHissong Scott Simonson Jen Jaeger send all articles, photo~, comments and Letter~ to the Editor to the above address. The future of CCSC The Chan / Chaska Soccer Club (CCSC) membership is represented primarily by Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria residents. In an effort to accurately reflect our club's boundaries, CCSC is looking to rename the club in order to better resemble our membership. Discussions will be held during forth- coming board meetings with the goal of roiling out a new name on January 1, 2002. Watch the May/June newsletter for an opportmfity to voice your opinion. Stay tuned for more information. By Scott ~ In January I talked about the impor- ance of small-sided games. This month I would like to change gears and discuss the value of expanding one's knowledge as a volunteer coach within our club. Prior to this season, our In-House coach- es have not received any "formal training" or direction from our staff. This year, how- ever, we will be offering the opportunity for the In-House coaches to enhance their knowledge of the game of soccer from organizing and planning practices to run- ning age-appropriate drills to game day strategies. These coaching clinics will be presented by Terry Leiendecker, CCSC director of coaching and player develop- ment, and myself. In these clinics, you will receive instruc- tions on how to plan your training ses- sions and run them more efficiently. You will also be introduced to the latest soccer drills that you can utilize during your ses- sions. As the In-House Coordinator, I will be available throughout the season to assist you in any way I can. I encourage you not only to attend the CCSC sponsored coaching clinics, but to attend the MYSA sponsored sessions as well. You can find out more information by visiting the MYSA website at www. nmyouthsoccer, org. There is a wealth of information that you can bring back to your teams. If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to the CCSC Recreational Program or would like more information on volunteering as a coach, please email me at ssimonson@key-services.com. "A-Z" continued from page 1 standing and strategy. Patience is a nec- essary virtue along with soccer knowledge coaching this age. The most "qualified" coach is not always the most suited here when personal playing experiences can cloud our ability to understand the play- ers' motivation and dedication. If a club has only a handful of coaches I am increasingly coming to believe that appro- priate placement of coaching resource is necessary. In summary I look at the three "cate- gories" and identify different primary skills for coaches: (i) educator/facilitator; (ii) "soccer teacher" and (iii) player man- '',get and instructor. Obviously having oaehes who demonstrate all these skill at m~ equally high level is ideal, the reality is different for most dubs. Ifa coach does a great job with U12s why not have them coach that age every ),ear? Some coaches graduate with their teams through numerous development stages spanning many years. Is this because they are best equipped to coach the team or is it because they have a child on the team? Parent coaches are essential to the gro~vth of soccer in America. Is it possible to channel the experience of the parent coach and employ them in better ways? A great U6 coach might not be a "wiz' with U18s and visa versa. Another consideration in player develop- ment must be what happens to the coach- ing of the second team. Too often compe- tent coaches get assigned "dream teams" who seldom lose and win on superior physical and technical ability. Coaching a team that has few goals to achieve often requires minimal coaching from our best resources. What if you take the coach and place them with the second team instead? Not as glamorous for the coach, -~ut...Ifthe second team gets better the aplication for the "dream team" is very significant. Either wait to get caught up and overtaken or strive to stay ahead of a nexv competition developed by a good coach. The same applies to placing coach- es for Premier or Classic play. If we make Kieran Monaghan discusses the importance of "tech- nique'' during the CCSC sponsored winter clinics with the U11-U13 boys at the Eden Prairie Dome. Classic III play better and devote coach- ing resource to that effort levels above will be encouraged to improve also. If we make our better players feel the need to improve by developing competition for them we will have succeeded as coaches in different ways than simply schooling the elite. We need to share in an investment to player development from U6 to U19. No one coach can do this hands on, but fail- ure to attend to where our players come from and where they are to go is a tragic mistake. It leaves coaches living vicari- ously through their players rather than coaching them as individuals, full of potential. Some of the greatest energy in USSF and USYS is being spent on development at the younger ages m~d more grass-roots level. Minnesota youth soccer will need to follow this lead and improve our vision of player development. The greater glory will be in contributing to something last- ing rather than a win or two extra on given year. Reprinted with permission from "Soccer 7~mes'- May1999 Field report By Larry Doran, Field Coordinator The Club is at an exciting time, thanks to the District 112, Holy Family High School, and the cities of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria. We are a year away from having the facilities nec- essary to run the best soccer program in the state of Minnesota. Now the bad news.., with all of the new fields and the restoration of existing facilities this summer, we will be at a seri- ous space crunch. In short, we need the cooperation of all teams in compl~ving with the assigned practice locations and using the field space the Club has permits for. During the past few years, the Club has been working with the aforementioned organizations to help plan for the growth of the outdoor training facility needs in defining rules and scheduled times of use. To date, the results have been very good and the feedback has been very positive. And we are asking for even more coopera- tion over the next of couple years during the process. It is important to keep in mind that some areas are used primarily for games and should not be used for unscheduled practices. When using the facilities cleaning up the grounds after your sessions and placing discarded water bottles, snack wrappers, and athletic tape, etc. in proper waste or recycling receptors is a must. Please report areas of the fields that are in disre- pair to the Club hotline. And to those pet owners who bring their pets to the games and/or practices, please clean up afcer them. With the season quickly approaching we are also recruiting volunteers to help line the fields this spring. The more help we have, the sooner the kids can practice on lined areas, which always helps in the development process. Volunteers are not required to have any special skills or tools, just a willingness to be outdoors on a Saturday or Sunday in April and May. If you are willing to help line the fields please contact the CCSC Hotline. Procedures enforced with player cards By Adrienne Caricca, President-Elect Player cards are the identification cards that every player, coach and team manag- er must present to the center official prior to the start of any MYSA sanctioned game or tournament. All players are required to have an MYSA identification card in order to play. This year in order for CCSC players to be issued a player card, a player and/or coach must be cur- rent on all fees (including registration and coaching fees) and paperwork. Registration and coaching fees account for 99% of the revenue available to the Club and its members. Failure to pay fees results in higher fees for all players. Players who owe any money from either the 1999, 2000 or 2001 season will receive an invoice in the upcoming weeks to set- tle accounts. If a family is in need of assistance, scholarship procedures and forms will be made available on our web- site or by contacting the CCSC Hotline after March 15. The cards will be distributed to team managers on May 1 from 6- 7:30 pm at the Chanhassen Recreation Center Conference Room. Team managers will receive information on each player's sta- tus at manager meetings in March and April. Paperwork that must be on file includes: birth certificates, player protec- tion forms (to the club administrator) and medical releases (to the team manager). DATE March 1 Mamh 6 Mamh 7 Mamh 10 March 15 March 19 March 26 March 31 April April 3 April 7 April 14 April 15 April 15 April 23 April 25 May 1 May 1 May 5 May 19 May 5-13 May 14 May 14 June 10 June 11-15 EVENT TIME Summer 2001 Traveling Balances Due CCSC Board Meeting 7 pm Traveling Team Manager Meeting 6:30 pm Traveling Coaching Clinic 1:30-4 pm Summer 2001 Rec Registrations Due in-House Coaches Instructional Meeting 6:30~8:30 pm Traveling Coaches Meeting - Guest Speaker 7-9 pm CCSC Sponsored Referee Clinic - Day 1 TBA Summer 2001 Traveling Season Begins CCSC Board Meeting 7 pm CCSC Sponsored Referee Clinic - Day 2 TBA In-House Coaching Clinic / "Y" Prep 3-8 pm Summer 2001 Traveling Coach Fees Due May/June Newsletter Submissions Due Traveling Team Coaches Meeting 7 pm Traveling Team Manager Meeting TBA Traveling Team Manager Meeting 6-7:30 pm CCSC Board Meeting 7 pm Mandatory Statewide Coaches Meeting TBA Summer 2001 Rec League Begins USSF National "C" License Coaching School Summer 2001 Traveling League Begins CCSC Sponsored 2001 Summer Camp Registrations Due Traveling Team Manager Meeting TBA CCSC Sponsored 2001 Summer Camp PLACE Chan Rec Center Chan Rec Center Eden Prairie Dome CME - Room 32 CME - Room 31 Jonathan Elementary TBA Bluff Creek Elementary Eden Prairie Dome TBA TBA Chan Rec Center TBA TBA Blaine NSC TBA CttAN / CttASK& S ,',,'. CCER Club P.O. Box 735 Chanhassen, MN 55317 www. eteamz, com/ChanChaska Summer 2001 Rec Registrations Due March II I Todd Hoffman 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID CHANHASSEN, MN PERMIT NO. 72 CITYOF !;:2. 9: ', I900 9529_729152 March 7. 2001 Chaska I tigh School Arm: Mi-. Mike \Verner 545 Pioneer Trail Chaska. MN 55318 Dear Mike: meeting. As you witnessed that evening, the commission voted in {hvor of approving School District ! 12's request to utilize the City of Chanhassen's soccer fields fi'om August !3 to mid October 2001. I am recommending that we discuss specific field assignments sometime in late May. This, hopefully, will be timely lbr the CiU' to assess field conditions and timely lbr School District i 12 to coordinate and schedule yotll' Fall activities. I 1oo.,,. £o:'x~ard to working xx'itl! xou Mike. in ' . scncdtam~ the upcoming !ail soccer fields. If you have any questions please call me at 952-937-1900 ext. 126. .!err/,' Rue:cruet Recreation Superintendent JR:ns pc: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director :: pal'k":icru' Ct tSfldscheduling Dear Women's Club Members - T never thought we would get this much snow this mornin9 did you7 Our 9ood ale ,Tohn beere is sure getting o work out this year! Since :l miss seeing all of you this morning ~[ thought T would send you an informational flyer to let you know what is happening. Ducks lin A Row - guest speaker Nancy West - Cost is $5.00 Monday, March 76th Deadline to register is Wed. March 21st. Women's business meeting will be from 9-9:30 and then the speaker will be from 9:30-11:00 Open to all seniors. Rachelle. Please register will Hennepin Tach College - Carribean Lunch Wed. March 29th. Deadline is March 22nd 1:1:00 pick up at Chanhassen $:1t.00 includes meal and transportation. 3/13 Z will know if :[ can add a Chaska pick up at 10:30a.m. On Tues Carver Co. Master Gardener On April [9th We will have a Master Gardener here doing a presentation on flower arrangement. More details to come. This will be during the business meeting between 9:30-:1:1:00. Turtle Lake Casino Trip This trip is full but am taking a waiting list. ]~ om also working with Eden Prairie Senior Center in getting another bus. Monday, April 9th and the cost is $5.00 Old Log Theatre - "Caught in the Net" ,Toin Rochelle at this wonderful preformance at the Old Log theatre! We will carpool from the Senior Center leaving at t0:40. Cost is $23.50 for the lunch and ticket. Deadline is April 11th. Travel Show - Switzerland On Friday, April 20th We will be having a travel show about our wonderful trip to Switzerland this Fall. Come and hear all about this trip. The show is from :10-11a.m. Coffee and Donuts will be served. Saturday special - On Sat. April 21st from 12:30-2:30 we will have our Saturday Special. Frankies will be serving Chicken Parmesan and it will again enjoy some good laughs and great company. ~Toin Chubby Checker - Mystic Lake - April 26th March 20th iS the deadline for this trip. Cost is $27.00 and includes transportation and ticket. We will leave Chanhassen at 3:t§. If anyone is interested in a Chaska pick up let Rachelle know. Let's go hear Chubby Checker!! Guest Speaker - Beth Hoiseth - Crime Prevention Specialist Beth will be speaking to us on Monday, April 30th from 10-i! on different safety issues regarding senior citizens. This will be a very informative presentation - Granny - On Friday, May 4th we will travel to the Mayer Fine Arts Center to see Granny. We will leave Chanhassen at 9:45 and then be picking in Chaska at the Coop and then Waconia. We will eat at :It:00 at the Islandview Country Club and the play will be at :[:00. Deadline is Monday, April 23ret. Cost iS $2.3.00 and includes play and transportation - lunch is on your own. Betti - Lou's Fashion Show On Sunday, May 6th - early afternoon we will be having a Fashion Show by Betti-Lous at the Chanhassen Recreation center. We need 8 models for this ranging in any sizes from 4- 16. The models get a great discount on their outfits and also no charge to come to this event. Cost will be determine shortly. Landmark Brewery - For MEN ONLY - sorry ladies - if the men can't fill the bus we will then invite the ladies but can you mention this trip to any men you know. It is set for Monday, May 7th. I am working in getting a restaurant and then I can line up the transportation. Your's Truly G:I: ,Toe - Fogey follies presnet a tribute to the gallant men and women who served in the US and British military. There'll be show-stopping favorites such as A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, You'll Never Know and The Angels Sing plus snazzy dancing, sidesplitting comedy and even some silly audience participation. Sunday, ~Tune 3rd. More details to come. Fort Snellin9 Trip this trip is set up for Wednesday, ~Tune 27th with a 9:30 a.m. leave. Any suggestions for lunch?? When we 9et that set up then I will know the transportation cost. Additional outings/events Rochelle is working on... speaker from Women's Veteran's Cheerful Givers AAinneapolis Institute of Arts Trip Senior Awareness Month details/calendar - moiler will be coming out early April AIbertville Trip Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Trip Lake Pepin/Wobasha Trip Carver Co. Historical Society Trip Spring Play Performances at the High Schools-chaska is April 25th. Also working on o Ford Plant Trip for the men again... Am I missing anything?? Feel free to give me o coil at 952-937-1900 ext. 145. Remember you need to drop o check off in order to sign up for these events. Happy Birthday to Dorothy Bisch and Adey $kluzocek!! Hope you have/had o nice birthday. Your present will be waiting for you on Monday, March 26th. Please stop by at the Senior Center and soy hi. Flyers for this trips ore posted outside the office door and you can always slid your check under the office door if Morilyn or myself are not here. I hope you are having a nice day watching the snow come down. I om sure the kids are wishing for another snow day!! Lastly, I would just like to soy that it has been a pleasure meeting each of you. Thank you for making me feel so welcomed here. Karo will be in soon to show you Benjamin. She was going to try and come today. What a cute baby boy he is!!! Sincerely, Rochelle Tungseth MELROSE NORTH PYROTECHNICS, INC. 9405 COUNTY RD, 8 CLEAR LAKE, MN 55319 T 320.7 a36496 800 7717976 F 3~0.743.6499 8007757976 March 14, 2001 City of Chanhassen Attn: Mr. Corey Hoen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Corey, Enclosed is the shell synopsis as you requested. If there is anything else you need, feel flee to contact me. Sincerely, Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. Mark C. Hanson Event Producer Enc City of Chanhassen, July 4, 2001 Shell synopsis: Opening: 138 - Red, White and Purple Bouquets 100 - 2 ½ Inch Thunder Reports 100 - 2 ¼ Inch Assorted Oriental Floral Shells 100 - White Tiger Tails 100 - Red Tiger Tails 10 - Four Inch Variegated Color Shells 6 - Five Inch Assorted Pattern Shells 3 - Six Inch Special Import Shells Main Body: Four Inch Shells: 12 - Pattern Shells 12 - Multi-Break Shells 24 - Special Import Chrysanthemums 24 - Special Import Peony Shells 24- Japanese Style Shells Main Body Continued: Five Inch Shells: 28 - Brilliant Colored Chrysanthemums 12 - Multi-Break Shells 12 - Pattern Shells 12- Japanese Style Shells 28 - Special Import Shells Six Inch Shells: 30 - Melrose Special Import Chrysanthemums 12 - Multi-Break Shells 18 - Japanese Style Shells 10 - Pattern Shells 2(} - Special Import Shells Eight Inch Shells: 10 - Assorted Chrysanthemums and Peonys 10 - Special Import Shells 9 - Japanese Style - Hard Breaking Shells Ten Inch Shells: 10- Oriental Floral & Color Changing Shells 5 - Japanese Style - Hard Breaking Shells Grand Finale: 100 - Shot 2" Assorted Color Shells 100 - Shot 2" Thunder Reports 100 Shots - Silver Tiger Tails 100 Shots - Red Tiger Tails 144 - 2 ½" Shells - A variety of Colors, Reports and Color Palms 144 - 2 ¼" Assortment of Rising Tails 200 -3" Titanium Salutes with 200 - Silver Rising Tails 60 - Three Inch Assorted Color & Oriental Floral Shells 12 - Four Inch Multi-Break Shells 12 - Four Inch Assorted Color Chrysanthemums and Peonys 4 - Five Inch Multi-Break Shells 8 - Five Inch Assorted Color Chrysanthemums and Peonys 6 - Six Inch Color Changing Shells 1 - Eight Inch Purple Sun with Glitter Palm Core 1 - Eight Inch Red Chrysanthemum with White Flashing Center 1 - Ten Inch Gold Kamuro with Multi-Blooming Flower Center This display will be shot all electric. ~j~ Metropolitan Council Improve regional competitiveness in a global economy March 19, 2001 To: All persons and organizations who may have an interest in the Regional Park System The Metropolitan Council is in the process of updating its Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and the 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program (CID. The policy plan contains the guiding policies for the regional park system, and includes topics such as funding and acquisition priorities, guidelines for planning, and recommendations for future additions to the system. The CIP shows the funding priorities tbr specific land acquisition, development and redevelopment projects for the next five years. You have been identified by our regional park implementing agencies as a person or a representative of an organization that has an interest in the regional park system. Enclosed are the Executive Summaries of the policy plan and the CIP. Please take a few minutes to review the summaries and to fill out and mail your comment card that is also in this packet. Full versions of the Draft Regional Recreation ~ace Policy Pla_n (Publication No. 78-01-012) and the Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks CaNtal Im~provement Program (Publication No. 78-01- 013) are available for review at major public libraries in the seven-county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area or by contacting the Council's Regional Data Center at 651-602-1140 or 612-291-0904 (TDD). You can also view these documents on the Council's website "metrocouncil.org". I would also like to invite you to attend one of our three open houses on April 3, 4 or 5, 2001. An official announcement of the open houses is also enclosed. I would appreciate your help in advertising these open houses by posting this announcement in a place for other interested people to see. Thank you for your thoughts and help in making the regional park system the best in the nation! Sincerely, Arne Stefferud Planning Analyst (651) 602-1360 RECEIVED MAR g 0 2.001 CITY OF CHANHASSEN Metro Info I.ilw602 1888 230 East Fifth Street · St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 · {651) 602-1000 · Fax 602 1550 · 'FIY 291 0904 Al1 E(llt~d Ol~I)Oltlt/lit!I EnIl.qOyC~ Notice for Public Comment: Metropolitan Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan Including the 2002-07 Regional Park System Capital Improvement Program Three public hearing/open houses are being held to gather public comments on the proposed plan: April 3r~, 2001 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reidell Farm Estate in Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park The park is located in Fridley in Anoka County southwest of the intersection of 1-694 and East River Road. The entrance road to the park and Reidell Farm Estate is west of East River Road April 4th, 2001 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m Cleary Lake Golf Course Clubhouse in Cleary Lake Regional Park The park is located in Credit River Township, in Scott County, southwest of the intersection of Scott Co. Rd. 21 and Scott Co. Rd. 91. The entrance road to the park is west of Scott Co. Rd. 91. April 5th, 2001 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m Phalen Golf Course Clubhouse in Phalen Regional Park The park is located in St. Paul, northeast of the intersection of Arcade Street and Wheelock Parkxvay. The entrance road to the park and golf clubhouse is north of Wheelock Parkway on Phalen Drive. Comments will also be accepted through: Telephone Public Comment Line: 651-602-1500 E-mail: data.center~metc.state.mn.us Websitc: wxvw.metrocouncil.org Mail: Metropolitan Council Data Center ATTN: Park Policy/CIP Public Comments Meats Park Centre 230 E 5th St. St. Paul, MN 55101-1626 TTY:651-291-0904 FAX: 651-602-1464 Contntents will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. April 19th, 2001. Copies of the Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan (Publication No. 78-01-012) and the Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program (Publication No. 78-01-013) are available for review at major public libraries in the seven-county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area or by contacting the Council's Regional Data Center at 651-602-11~0 or 612-291-0904 (TDD). You can also view these documents on the Council's website "metrocouncil.org". EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Regional Draft Recreation Open Space Policy Plan For Purpose of Public Hearings March 1, 2001 Publication No. 78-01-012 Metropolitan Council Building communities thctt work Metropolitan Council Members Ted Mondale, Chair Saundra Spigner - District 1 Todd Paulson - District 2 Mary Hill Smith - District 3 Julius C. Smith - District 4 Phil Riveness - District 5 Frank Hornstein- District 6 Matthew Ramadan - District 7 Carol A. Kummer --District 8 Natalie Haas Steffen - District 9 Jim Nelson - District 10 Roger Williams - District 11 Marc Hugunin 7 District 12 Fred Perez - District 13 Lee Pao Xiong - District 14 Carolyn Rodriguez - District 15 John Conzemius - District 16 ~e mission of the Metropolitan Council is to improve regional competitiveness in the global economy so that this is one of the best places to live, work, raise a family and do business. The Metropolitan Council coordinates regional planning and guides development in the seven- county area through joint action with the public and private sectors. The Council also operates regional services, including wastewater collection and treatment, transit and the Metro liRA - an affordable-housing service that provides assistance to low-income families in the region. Created by the legislature in 1967, the Council establishes policies for airports, regional parks, highways and transit, sewers, air and water quality, land use and affordable housing, and provides planning and technical assistance to communities in the Twin Cities region. General phone 651-602-1000 Regional Data Center 651-602-1140 TTY 651-291-0904 Metro Info Line 651-602~1888 E-mail Council wcbsite Smart Growth website data.centerCbmetc.state.mn.us xvww .nletroc o tm ci [.org \v \v\v. nl n s 111 a 1l E 1-o \v t ti. o 1' ~ On request, this publication will be made available in alternative fom~ats to people with disabilities. Please call the Metropolitan Council Data Center at 651-602-1140 or TTY 651-291- 0904. Printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 20 % post-consumer waste. Puhlication no. 78-01-012 PUBLIC '-" ,rzAR[i' G/OPEN [-lOUSE ON: Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program t)ublic hearing/ct,ca houses will bc hold from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the I)rall Rcuional Rccreation O~ .\priI 3"", 2001: I{cidelI Farm I~stato in :\inol,m ('ounty I~.ivcrt'ront ILcgional Park. The park is located in Fridlcy in/Xnoka County southwcst ol'thc intersection of 1-694 and East Rix'ct Road. Thc cntrancc road ..ti)ril 4'h, 2001: Clcary l,akc (;oil' ('om-sc clubhouse in ('leafy Imkc ILcg/onal Park. The park is located in O'cdit Rivcr Township in Scott County southwcst of thc intersection of Scott Co. Rd. 21 and Scott Co. t<d. 91. Thc entrance road to thc park and golI'course clubhouse is west of Scott Co. Rd. 91 April 5'h. 2001: Plmlcn GolI'Coursc clubhouse in I>hMcn Rcgional Park. Tine park is located in St. Paul in ILztmsc)' ('ountv northeast of'thc intersect/on of Arcade Street and XVhcclock I*arkway. The cntra~nce 1",.t X: 051-602- ] ~ 64 I):,,',a ('cater hlc:~rs Park L'cntrc 23() 1{ 5~h St Ft. l'au]. 5IN 55101-1626 d'om~telitx n'ill be acCr'l;ted throttgh 4:30 p.m. .4pril 19th, 2001. ¢'opics ct'thc I)raI't R,c~ional l~.ccrcation ~pcn ~Dacc t)olicv Plan (Publication No. 78-01-012) and tiao ~0~,2-~()()7 Nlctro~oJ. i2;q]_ I{c~ional Parks Cap/t_ aj h~q,rovcmcnl lh'o~ram (Publication No. arc :ix :lilablc fk3i' roy/ow at nqa_ior public libraries in thc scvcn-countx' q'win Cities Mclrolsolilall/Nrta c,,tuacting thc Council'> I~cgiolnat] Data ('enter at 651-602-1140 or 612-291-0904 (TDi)). h'ou can EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE POLICY PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and open space are vital to the quality of life of residents m the region. Parks and open space benefit the individual by providing opportunities for recreation, fimess, self-discovery, and education. They benefit communities by serving as public gathering places, and they have been shown to reduce juvenile crime rates and increase community pride. Parks and open space have economic benefits as well, with increased values of land adjacent to parks and traiN, as a stimulus for tourism, as a factor in curbing health care costs, and as a quality of life factor for retaining and attracting business to the region. Parks and open space also provide sigmificant environmental benefits by preserving natural habitat, and by protecting and improving air and water quality. Authority and Purpose Various pieces of state legislation authorize thc Council to prepare and adopt thc P, egional P, ccreation Open Space Policy Plan and determine its contents, including the 1967 Metropolitan Council Act and the 1974 Metropolitan Parks .Act. The Council intends to usc fine policy plan m preparing reviews, distributing funds, handling rcfctTals, and preparing plans and programs tbr other Council flmctions. Regional Park System's SuppOrt of Smart Growth The concept of a regional park system is a foundation of the concept of Smart Growth. Regional parks make the region a more attractive place to live. work and do business. In a high-technology economy that provides businesses and workers with unprecedented mobility, amenities that add measurably to the quality of life, such as parks and natural open space, create a powerful draw for economic development. The regional park system itself is a~q c:.:cel!cnt example of how some Smart Growth planning concepts have been in place lbr over 25 years. 'l'hc ncu challenge posed by a broader concept of Smart Growth is fl>r thc rcgiomfl park system l~ bec,mac a more iutc?atcd member in flue entire system. Park managers and pla~mci's nccd to work xxith housing, U-ala~portation. and other system managers and planners at the h)cal, regional and state levels. This policy plan will help ensure that tine regional park system remains beahhy and responds to growing demands on its resources and facilities. :\ x'arictv of actions promoting Smart Growth bare either ah'cady been implclucntcd or arc proposed in l. he policy phm. Significant Policy Chart§es and Additions The policy plan discusses existing issues facing tile regional system and others that may come up in thc t'kltLlI'C ii' t)ICx'elltiX'C actions arc not taken noxx. Thc policies and directives it contains are specific actions that should be taken as a response to the issues. Taken as a group, tlne policies express the Council's most basic views as to what the regional recreation open space system should be, now and in thc future. Significant policy changes and additions arc highlighted below: Siting and Acquisition Issues and Policies: Designation of lands tot' tine regional park system stnould prinlarily stress lands with important natural resource features and then lands with tile natural resource qualities that enhance outdoor recreation (Policy A-l). In thc past the primary focus had been on sites with high recreation potential. Thc new language reflects both the desire and need to protect additional lands with quality natural resources and the successful dcveloNnent of a regional park system whose recreation capaci¥' is projected to mcct tile needs of citizens through 2050. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE POLICY PLAN Finance Issues and Policies A nexv Policy Directive (B-9) directs the Council to ~vork with the regional park implementing agencies, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association and other nonprofit organizations to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of creating a park/trail land acquisition fund endowment. The endowment would be composed of private donations and managed by a private nonprofit organization. The endowment could provide private sector funds as a match to public sector funds and/or provide upfront financing to acquire land until public sector funds are appropriated. The policy on visitor fees (Policy B-12) was modified. New language directs that no discriminatory user fees on the basis on residence shall be charged for regional park system facilities that have or will receive state and/or regional funds. Recreation Activities and Facilities Issues and Policies The issue of athletic complexes in regional parks was discussed and determined to be inappropriate for development on regional park system lands. Off-road vehicle (ORV) use, defined as all-terrain vehicles, off-road-motorcycles and 4-wheel drive vehicles being used offof designated roads, was determined to be inappropriate in regional parks, park reserves and regional trails because it would adversely impact both existing recreational activities and the natural environment (Issue C-l). Planning Issues and Policies Master plan requirements for parks were expanded to include a natural resource component. Specifically, the master plan will include a natural resource inventory, projects/proposals to restore degraded natural resources and maintain high-quality resources, information on how surface water and groundwater resources m the park unit will be protected, and a vegetative management plan (Issue D-l). A policy on marketing and information collaboration was added (Policy D-4). The policy directs the Council and Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission to collaborate with the regional park implementing agencies to provide information to the public on the benefits and facilities offered by the regional park system. A new policy directive to promote greater cross-jurisdictional communication and planning among recreation and natural resource providers was added. Policy Directive D-5 directs the Council to work towards further developing communications and information sharing among public outdoor recreation resource providers and natural resource managers at all levels in the moll opolitan area. A new policy that reflects the Council's Smart Growth agenda was added. Policy D-6 acknowledges the regional park system as being exemplary of the principles of Smart Growth, and directs the Council to continue to foster information sharing, communication and cross- discipline planning to maintain and improve the integration of the regional park system with housing, transportation and other concerns at the local and regional levels. An existing open space policy directive found in the Regional Blueprint was added to the park policy plan. Policy Directive D-7 provides six action items that will promote open space at both the regional and local levels. It includes language that directs the Council to protect water resources, agricultural lands and geologic resources. It also directs the Council to utilize open space as a component of pedestrian-friendly and transit oriented mixed-use urban development, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE POLICY PLAN and to plan, finance and coordinate a regional network of parks and natural areas interconnected by ecological and recreational corridors. System Protection Issues and Policies A new policy on watershed management was added. Policy E-I provides guidance for managing watersheds in units of the regional park system. It promotes enhancing native vegetation, the use of best management practices (BMPs), implementation of shoreland management guidelines, the usc of water surface use regulations where appropriate, and encourages park implementing agencies to educate the general public about water resource management issues. System Plan The system plan recommends the acquisition and development of a regional park system composed of 40 regional parks. 12 park reserves. 49 trails, and three freestanding special recreation features. The total area in thc regional park system lbr those units with completed master plans is 55,000 acres, with about 50,000 of ttnosc acres acquired by the implementing agencies as of mid-2000. Recreation System Analysis A recreation system analysis was pertbrmed as part of the system plan update. The analysis shows that tlao residents of thc region arc well served by thc system with regard to providing recreation opportunities. Tho regional park system has been wclI planned and the aggressive acquisition of lands over thc past 25 years Imx'c created a well-distributed recreation resource base thai provides nmhiplc recreation choices lbr tlao vast majority of residents. However, the expected population growth in the region over the next 50 years will require some additions to tine system to meet ttac needs ofresidcms in flac outer edge of areas with significant growfla 2, recasts. i ::Lcxillc"Farmington :~rca, thc Cottage (h'ovo'Wo<~dburv area. and thc Rosemount area. Additions to the Regional Park System Thoro arc a total of nine additions, expansions and rcalignnacnts to thc regional park system proposed in thc 2000 policy plan. They include one new regional park. one new special recreation l~aturc, lk)ur new regional trails, txxo major extensions of regional trails ah'cady m the ,a*.'~.tcm plan and one si?aificant rcalitjnmcnt o[' a trail ah'cadv in the system plan. Specifically. t}~cv afc: l. ('row l{ivcr Rcgiona! Park (Carxcr 2. (hdc Woods Special Recreation Feature (Ilcnncpin County) :k~nkcr-('hain Regional Trail (Anoka 4. i)akota Rail Linc Regional Trail (('arvcr ('OtllIT) 5. Twin City & Western Rail IAne Regional Trail (Carver ('ounty) St. Cl'oix Rc?)nal Trail (Washington County) N. North Anoka CoLllllV Regional Ti-ail cxlc~lsiola (AnoRa 9. Rum River Rc?)nal Trail realignment (Anoka County) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE POLICY PLAN Financial Status of the Regional Park System The overall financial goal for the regional park system is to secure stable, ongoing capital and O&M funding sources adequate to provide high-quality recreation service at costs that t~scrs and taxpayers can a l)brd. Thc primary sources o£ £unding for capital improvements arc the state, through Metropolitan Council bonds, and through thc local taxing jurisdiction et'thc implcn~cnting agencies. From 1994 to 2000, a total ot'SI26,332,000 in capital inaprox'cnacnt ~rants hax'c bccn ~nadc to thc regional park system, for an average per biennium of S31,5S3,000. Thc enabling legislation l>r(~poscs that the sta~e finance at Icast 40 percent el'thc costs to operate and naainlain thc regional park system. Since 1994, thc state has granted a total of 527,377,000 in funding EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program Proposed for Public Hearing March 1, 2001 Publication No. 78-01-013 Metropolitan Council Building communities that work Metropolitan Council Members Ted Mondale, Chair Saundra Spigner - District 1 Todd Paulson - District 2 Mary Hill Smith - District 3 Julius C. Smith - District 4 ?hil Riveness - District 5 Frank Hornstein - District 6 Matthew Ramadan - District 7 Carol A. Kummer- District 8 Natalie Haas Steffen - District 9 Jim Nelson - District 10 Roger Williams - District 11 Marc Hugunin = District 12 Fred Perez - District 13 Lee Pao Xiong - District 14 Carolyn Rodriguez - District 15 John Conzemius- District 16 ~e mission of the Metropolitan Council is to improve regional competitiveness in the global economy so that this is one of the best places to live, work, raise a family and do business. The Metropolitan Council coordinates regional planning and guides development in the seven-county area through joint action with the public and private sectors. The Council also operates regional services, including wastewater collection and treatment, transit and the Metro HRA - an affordable-housing service that provides assistance to low-income families in the region. Created by the legislature in 1967, the Council establishes policies for airports, regional parks, highways and transit, sexvers, air and water quality, land use and affordable housing, and provides planning and technical assistance to communities in the Twin Cities region. General phone 651-602-1000 Regional Data Center 651-602-1140 TTY 651-291-0904 Metro Info Line 651-602-1888 E-mail data.ccnlcrC'Dnetc.stat¢.mn.us Council website Smart Growth website www.metrocouncil.org www.mllsnlaN <rowth.org On request, this publication will be made available in alternative formats to people with disabilities. Please call the Metropolitan Council Data Center at 651-602-1140 or TTY 651-291-0904. Printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 20 % post-consumer waste. Public Hearing/Open House on: Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program Public hearing/open houses will be held from 2 p.m. to $ p.m. on the Draft Regional Recreation (~) ~_en Space Policy Plan and ttne Draft 2002-2007 Metropolitan Re,~ional Parks Capital l_LL~provement Program at the following locations: .\In'il 3~'~, 2001: Reidell Farm Estale in Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park. Tlnc park is located in Fridley in Anoka County southxx est of thc inlcrscction of 1-694 and East River Road. Thc entrance road to thc park and Rcidcll Farm l~stalc is west of East River Road. April 4'h, 2001: Clcm'v l,akc Golf Course clubhouse in Cloat'y l,ake Regional Park. Thc park is located in Credit River Township in Scott County southwest of thc intersection of Scott Co. Rd. 21 and Scott Co. Rd. 9l. Thc entrance road to thc park and golf course clubhouse is west of Scott ('o. Rd. 91 April 5'h, 2001: l>halcn (h~IfCoursc ch~bhousc in PhLtlcn Regional Park. Thc park is located in St. Paul in Ralqqscv Cotlnty nortlacasl of thc intersection of Arcade Street and Whcclock Parkway. Thc cnmmcc road to thc pa~'k and sell' cern'sc clubla(~t~e is north of Whcclock Parkway on Phalcn I3Fivc. F.-\X: \\'cbsitc: Letter: llt additi(~n to thc op¢'n houses, ,-,'()ti ci'tll ~;Clld tis x-r~t~t- c(~llllnClltS ill a x'ariclv of fornlalS: 651-291-0904 651-602-1464 NlctFopolitan Council Data Center ~VITN' Park Policy Pt~blic Nlcars Park CcntFc 230 E 5't' SI St. Patti, NIN 55101-1026 Comments ,,ill be accepted through 4:30 p.m. April I9th, 2001. Copies of the Draft Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plain (Publication No. 78-01-012) and thc t)l-afl 2002-2007 Metropolitan Rcuional Parks Capital h33provemcnt Prom-am (Publication No. 784) 1-013) arc available lbr Fcvicw at major public libraries in Ibc seven-county Twin Cities Nlctropolita~a :U'ca or by contacting thc Council's Regional Data Center at 651-602-1140 or 612- 291-0904 (TDI)). Yot~ can also view these documents on thc Council's websitc "nqctFocokmcil.org". OVERVIEW 2002-2007 Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program The Metropolitan Council in consultation with the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission and 10 regional park implementing agencies has prepared the Metropolitan Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Calendar Years 2002-07 for public revie~v on April 3, 4 and 5, 2001 (See public hearing notice on page 1 for details on open houses). The CIP is a budget that proposes State funds and Metropolitan Council bonds to finance the acquisition of land, redevelopment of existing park/trail facilities and development of new facilities for the Regional Park System. Thc Regional Park System consists of regional parks, park reserves, trails and special recreation features encompassing about 50,000 acres. (See map of the system on next page.) The 2002-03 portion of the CIP proposes $32.5 million into four parts: Part 1:$5 million of State bonds matched with $3,333,000 of Metropolitan Council bonds for a total of $8,333,000. State bonds are proposed for park redevelopment at an amount consistent with what is recommended in the 2001-06 Minnesota Capital Budget, Presented by Governor Jesse Ventura to the 82nd Legislature. Thc funds, if appropriated, xvould finance 92% of the projects that were not funded in the 2000-01 CIP. Part 2:$5,610,000 of State funds matched with $3.814,000 of Metropolitan Council bonds for a total o1'$9,424,000. This finances thc remaining 8% of projects that were not funded in the 2000- 01 CIP plus nexv proposals. Projects m Part 1 would have to be funded first before Part 2 would be eligible for funding. Part 3:$5,160,000 of State funds matched with $3,583,000 of Metropolitan Council bonds for a total of $8,743,000. Projects in Part 2 would have to be funded first before Part 3 would be eligible tbr funding. Part 4: Proposes that up to S2.4 million of Metropolitan Council bonds be available as a 40% match to other revenues to acquire land or to capture extra federal TEA-21 ~ grants that are not funded in Parts 1 through 3 from the date of this CIP's adoption (tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2001) until the adoption of the 2004-05 CIP in May 2003. This is an "emergency reserve" ~that would only be used wlncn no other funds were available. As a 40% match to other revenues, the S2.4 million of Council bonds would match $3.6 million fora total of $6 million in Part 4. The first three parts of the CIP were prepared to allow the Governor and Legislature to determine how much to appropriate in General Obligation bonds in 2002 and Environmental Trust Funds as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources in 2003. The requested State revenue (State bonds or Environmental Trust Funds) will be matched on a 60/40 basis with bonds issued by the Metropolitan Council in 2002 and 2003 to meet projected cash flow needs of projects. In some cases, the CIP proposes to match authorized federal TEA-21 grants for trail projects. The TEA-21 funds are not included in the CIP since this CIP only illustrates what State and Council funds will be needed to finance projects. 1 TEA-21 slands for "Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21~t Century". These are federal grants used to provide up to 80% of construction costs for trails as well as highways and transit capital improvements. Figure 1. Regional Park System as of July 2000 Regional Trails ~ Category "A": open to the public /", / Category "B": / v under acquisition or development 'x /Category "C": planned within / v five years "", "Category "D": proposed beyond five years NState Trails Regional Parks ~ Federal Land [~ Regional Park Reserve ~ Regional Park ~ Special Recreation Feature ~ State Land ...... IIENNEPIN 0 5 10 r D ,X KOT A 15 20 Miles Pad, boundaries were determined from the Council's 1997 Parcel-Based Lm~d Use co'..'crage with anrndmen~s to state and federal bomldanes in accordance x~4th the Mirmesota ","alley National x,','ildlifc Rcfltgc. Rectcation Ama and State Trail Cotnpmho~sive Plan, 1984. Ail trail ali~uncnts arc approximate and intended for viewing only. Trails and Parks Map Key Trails categories: A) Council approved master plan and open to the public B) Council approved master plan and under acquisition/development C) Being master planned in next five years and pending approval by the Metropolitan Council D) Proposed beyond five years and subject to master plan creation and approval by the Metropolitan Council Category Map Letter. Trail Name A. North Anoka County D B. Rum River D C. East Anoka County D D. Central Anoka County D El. Anoka Co. Miss. R. (cnty bndy to Anoka) D E2. Anoka Co. Miss. R. (Anoka-('oon Rapids Dam) A E3. Anoka Co. Miss. R. (Coon Rapids Dam-Fridley) A F. Coon Creek D G. Chain of Lakes-Bald Eagle D il. Rice Creek West A 11. Rice Creek North (Shorc~ic~-Lino Lakes) A 12. Rice Creek North (Ney, Brighton-Shorcvicw) A,C Jl. ltighway 96 (New Brighton-135E) A,B J2. }tighway 96 (I35E-Otter Lake Rd.) A J3. Highway 96 (Otter Lake Rd-llwy 61 ) A K1. Birch Lake A K2. Birch kakc (Birch I_ake-Tamarack Lakc) B L. BN-Gate~,.ay C MI. BN (\Vash Co-Beam Av.) B M2. BN (Beam Av.-Erost Av) A M3. BN (Erost Av.-Maryland A'~.) I3 bi4. BN-Phalcn Creek Section A M5. BN-Mississippi Connection D M6. BN-Capitol Route D M7. BN-Hardv,'ood Creek Seclion A,B N. Como-Phalen D O. Mississippi-Como D Pl. St. Paul Miss. R. (I35E-Jamcs Av.) A P2. St. Paul Miss. R. (James Ax.-Robcrt St.) B 1'3. St. Paul Miss. R. (Battle Creck-\Vash. Co.) D Q. St. Paul Miss. R. West Bank D R. Glacial Hills C S. Washington ('o. Greenv, ay C T. \Vhite Bear Lake-Stillwater C U. Aflon Bluffs C V. Grey Cloud Island D W. Prairie View C X. I)~&ota ('o. Big Rivers A Y. Minn. R.-Lcbanon ltills D Z Dakota Co. North Urhan (' Map Letter. Trail Name CategoD' AA. Dakota Co. South Urban D I3B1. Dakota Co. Miss. R. (So. St. Paul) A BB2. Dakota Co. Miss. R. (Southern Segment) C CC. Dakota County South D DD. Scott Co. East D EEl. Scott Co. West (Mn. Valley-Co. Rd. 82) B F, E2. Scott Co. \Vest (Co. Rd. 82-south prior Lake) A L:E3. Scott Co. West (Clear Lake-Murphy-Hanrehan) 13 FF. ttighway 101 D GG. Chaska-Victoria D I lit I. ttighway 5 (Waconia-Carver PR) D It112. ltiglmay 5 (Carver PR-llighway 101 ) D Il. Waconia-St Bonifacius D JJ. SW ltenncpin (kuce Line-Lake Minnctonka) D KK. NW Hennepin (Bakcr-kuce Line) C LL. SW l lennepin (ttopkins-Victoria) A M M 1. SW !lcnnepin (flopkins-Chaska) A MM2. SW ltenncpin (Minneapolis-ttopkins) A NN. South Henncpin (Cedar Lake-Mn. Valley) D OO. SW ttenncp/n (ltopkins-Ccdar Lake) B l'P 1. North l lennepin (Coon Rapids Dam-E. lm Ct.) A PP2. North ltcnnepin (Elm Creek-French) A,B PP3. North }tenncpin (French-Wirth) A,B PP4. North ltennepin (Brooklyn Ctr.-Brookl3q~ Pk.) A QQ. North ltennepm-Luce Line B RR. South Hennepin (Minnehaha Pk~w.-Mn. Valley) D SS. Memorial PkxW. and Shingle Creek A TT. Mpls. Miss. R. West Bank C UU. Mpls. Miss. R. East Bank C VV. Bassett Creek (W/rth-Cedar Lake ]'rail) A WW1. Cedar Lake (ltwy. 100-7th Street) A \VW2. Cedar Lake (7th Street-Mississippi. River.) A XX Kenilworth A 5'5'1.29th St.-Midtox~q~ Greenway (St. Louis Park.- l tiawatha) C YY2.29th St.-Midtox~q~ Greenway (}tia~atha- Mississippi. R.) D ZZ. Mhmchaha Parkway (outside regional parks) A AAA. St. Anthony Parkway A State Trails 60 Mungcr State ]'rail 61. l.ucc Line State Trail CITYOF PO ~5o.v I47 Phollp 9.52. 9.Y ~ I~oo Get, oral 952. ?3E £~gi~eeri,g Departme;~t Fa.v ?~2.9.~Z 9~52 £~ildi,g Departme~t £ax Web Site March 20, 2001 Ms. Para Mueller 1951 Waterford Lane Chaska, MN 5531 g I)car Para: Co~agratulatio~s. tlac INT Public ();~hcring Pem~i~. was apl:roved at tiao March 12 Chanhassen City Cotmcil meeting. Please tbel ii'ce to siam advertising the June 2 and 3 tournament dates. I{emembct-to i~]~plement the fbllowing discussiou items as previously discussed. 1. Tournament guides xviI! be sent to ali la!.:cshore resicte~ats of kal.:e Susan A zero tolerance Dolicx' o~a i~appropriate behavior will be in place a~d any competitor not tblioxving the policy will be asked to leave. 3. .,\ meeting with all volulateers a~ad competitors will take place '~o cxplai~ tiao zero ~.olerance policy. 4. There will be a volunteer moniloring llie boat access to ensure lhat it remains open to all boaters. 5. INT has invited the resideuts to bring any co,acorns to their attention during tlao toumaament lo be corrected immediatel),. Thank you for being patient, and I appreciate 3'our flexibility and cooperation during the pem~it process. Good luck with 3'our tournament. If you have any questions, please call me at 952-937-1900, extension 126. Recreation Superintendent JR:grab ggparkXj crt3 \l'N'TApprox al Llr2001