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Correspondence Section Pork & Recreation Off-leash dog areas Page 1 of 1 Hoffman, Todd From: Chris Ackerman [chris.ackerman@mchsi.com] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 9:31 PM To: thoffman @ci.chanhassen.mn.us Subject: Off-leash dog areas Hi Todd - I was just looking at the city website, searching for an off-leash park for my dogs. I notice we have 34 parks in Chanhassen, and not one seems available for off-leash dog use. I have been a Chan resident for 7 years and don't seem to remember seeing anything on this in the past either. Is there a park I'm not aware of for this? And if not is there initiative to make this happen? And if not, why not? I think it would be something the residents and there animals would enjoy, I know I would. It seems a HUGE number of my neighbors have dogs, and having used dog parks in other communities, I have seen what a great way they are for more neighborly interaction and great for our pets. I would think with the abundant amount of "green space" our taxes pay for we could find some space for the dogs. It doesn't need to be elaborate. Some fenced in acreage and a small parking area is all most seem to be, i.e.: the City of Bloomington's. This also doesn't seem to be very cost prohibitive. I noticed we have recently acquired 32 acres in the southern area of the city that doesn't seem to be designated for much yet. Would some of this area make an effective dog park? Thanks in advance for any information or input you have on this. Any help you can direct to making this happen would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you. Best Regards Chris Ackerman 1591 Heron Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-368-4754 Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http;//www,grisoft,corn). Version: 7.0.251 /Virus Database: 263.3.0 - Release Date: 6/12/2004 6/15/2004 Basically, for us the most difficult thing was finding a piece a property and we lucked out. The city owns 40 acres in west Bloomington that we are holding in the event that we need to build a water treatment plant so the land is actually coordinated or held by our utilities division. We used about 25 acres of it and it is in the commercial district. We fenced it and do not charge anything for it. We didn't see that there would be any real additional costs for that besides the startup which we got from City Council. It was about $25,000 to put fencing in. We put a fence up out there. There is a pond so we kind of lucked out on that. Defeat freezes park projects Page 1 of 2 STAR TRIBUN[ index faith & values education p0!ioe/court news lotteries obituaries south traffic ga~ pri~ photos live cam ap news minnesota wisconsin archive stories corrections reprints projects feedback news advertising genera! contact info news free[line travel shopph'}g cars homes jobs melro/region nation/world politics business sports variety opinion fun talk classilieds tod( Ce~ Last update: May 25. 2004 at 1:51 PM Defeat freezes park projects Ben Steverman, Star Tribune May 26, 2004wt-~:;or4~x~,!,a~ Another referendum to fund major recreational improvements in Eden Prairie will have to wait until at least next year, but :, "ii city officials have decided that at least one expense -- repairs to one of the Cenl~int community center's ~ Energy ice rinks -- can't wait that long. The rink's refrigeration system must be replaced or the ice won't be ready for hockey season, said Bob Lambert, Eden Prairie's parks and recreation director. On May 18, the Eden Prairie City Council voted to proceed with repairs, which could cost as much as $430,000. Voters rejected a $22.5 million parks-and-recreation bond referendum earlier this month. Ice rink repairs were part of that request, which also included a $7.3 million outdoor aquatic center, $7.1 million to expand the community center, a new roof for the center, a third sheet of ice, improvements to Flying Cloud and Miller Park athletic fields, trail renovation and acquisition of more land in natural areas. Those improvements are now on hold. Surveys had indicated that voters supported them -- but, Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens said, "they also indicated nobody wanted to pay for them." Money for the ice rink repairs will come from the city's reserve funds, Lambert said. The city will survey voters to find out why they rejected the spending package, Lambert said. Initial indications are that voters did not support so much money for a new pool and wanted to vote on the individual items rather than the whole package, Lambert said. About 16 percent of the city's registered voters turned out for the referendum, in which 3,078 voted against the bond proposal and 2,357 Story tools ,I~ Email this ,~AIM this s @ Print this., B Make us ~ homepag~ Search News ,,- Search ] More~ options OToF Education - School Dist Automotive Burnsville H New Accoumin(5 Rock Energ Constructi¢ Miller Inc Legal Sect Aafedt Ford Monson Social Wor Spe~a ~ - Regional H~ Serv Radiology Imaging Technoiogi Fairview Re Health Serv Quality Assurance Engineering City Plann( Of Champlir Drivers - Freightmast Healthcare Heutmaker, Co Developm~ Mounds Pa Academy http://www.startribune.com/stories/106/4790451 .html 5/28/2004 Defeat freezes park projects Page 2 of 2 voted for it. It is too soon to know whether the city might try another referendum, Tyra-Lukens said. Putting one on the November ballot is unlikely, Lambert said. He said the City Council will further explore its options this summer. Ben Steverman is at bsteverman@startribune, com. Advertiser Links B~(;~yard.lceRink Shop for all the latest golf gear gear at Iow prices. www.th esportsauthority.com Backyard Ice Rink Shop for Sports Equipment! Find, Compare and Buy www. Shopping.com Ads by Google CAPITALIZE ON YOUR DONATION. Return to top StarTribune © 2004 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. feedback terms of use privacy policy member center company sit~ company directory & contacts companyjQbs pdv~rti~iog jofQ[mation n~w~pap~[~ub~riptions & service ~cliti~ ~!assro~m 0~w~p~pers 425 Portland Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55488 Map Constructio Positions A Progressive Contractors Social Serv MN AIDS Pr Maintenanc Of Maplewo, Auto SaFes Brookdale G Mortgage L Officers - N, Financial, LL View All Tol Browse mor Classifieds Homes Bpnta!s Shopping ,~. The ~',lcCla/chy C* company job~ corporak 2100 Q Street, Sacram( http://www.startribune.com/stories/106/4790451.html 5/28/2004 Demand for ice time gives rise to new sheets Page 1 of 3 STAR fRtBUNE index faith & values education police/court news lotteries obituaries south traffic g~s p~J~ photos live cam news 9raphics ap news minnesota wisconsin archive stories corrections reprints projects feedback news adv~Etising general contact info news freethne travel sho!)ping cars homes jobs metro/region nationjworld politics business sports variety opinion fun talk classifieds tod( Last update: May 25, 2004 att 1:51 PM Demand for ice time gives rise to new sheets Brian Stensaas, Star Tribune May 26, 2004w~c~.-:~¢ Build it, and they will come. Sure. But is it really necessary? That's a question being raised about new ice skating rinks that are cropping up in the western suburbs. The addition of a third sheet of ice for hockey, figure skating and other activities is becoming a trend in the area. But it's drawing some mixed reactions from the people who manage and use existing ice facilities. On May 12, the city of Plymouth broke ground on a third sheet at the Plymouth Ice Center -- a rink that will be used mostly for the Providence Academy boys' and girls' hockey teams. Up to $1.25 million of the $5.35 million project is being donated by the academy, which was founded in 2000. Despite its sizeable donation, the academy is being treated just like the Wayzata and Armstrong programs, which also use the ice arena. It will enjoy no extra privileges and is contractually obligated to purchase 750 hours of ice time per year. But it is an ideal customer because of the academy's early-afternoon end to classes. "It's unique because (the academy) can use that 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. time slot that might otherwise go unused," said Director of Parks and Recreation Eric Blank, who said the new facility should be done in November. "Anybody can sell the 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. slot, but this tums the economics around." Not all those affected by the additions see the need for such an abundance of ice time, however, especially not in such expensive facilities. In Minnetonka, the youth hockey organization constructed the $5.8 million Pagel Activity Center in 2001, separate from the Story tools ,I~ Email this ~¢'AIM this s @ Print this .~ B Make us ~ homepa§( Search I News Search M0rR~ptipn~ Tol: Insurance - Continental Group Drivers - T~ Express Inc Accounting Inc Landscape Outdoor Environmen Quality Technician Mark Inc Nurse - Rk Kidney Dia Fairview-Un Medical Cer Open Hou~ Deliver As.~ Wednesda 26, 4-7 Pm & Board- Recruitmenl Accounting Corp Marketing - Aviation Executive Assistant - Accenture Nursing - Associated Care Speci~ Dean, Stuc http://www.startribune.com/stories/106/4789289.html 5/28/2004 Demand for ice time gives rise to new sheets Page 2 of 3 existing Minnetonka Ice Arena, which already housed two sheets of ice. The new facility is not affiliated with the city, and John Heckmann, manager of the city arena, questioned the need for such an extravagant new building when a simple sheet of ice would do. "Every time an arena goes up it's like it has to be the Taj Mahal," he said. "All that's needed is an inexpensive practice facility." Heckmann estimates that since the youth hockey facility was built, the city arena has lost $30,000 annually. For the first time in three years, the city will bump up the hourly rental rate on Sept. 1, from $140 to $150. Heckmann said he does not dispute the need for more ice time, but he said a new facility only needs to provide for a four-month window of time, five nights per week during hockey season. Joe Ryan, who was the Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association president when the facility was being constructed, disputed that notion, saying the new building is used 365 days a year, with the ice removed from March 15 through June 15, when the space is used for other sports, such as lacrosse. "We have more kids in there in tennis shoes than ice skates," he said. "Kids can run on the track, participate in weight training programs and play other sports." A need for more ice time in Eden Prairie has prompted recreation officials there to push for a new building of their own for nearly four years. So far they have been unsuccessful; most recently, a new $1 million ice arena was turned down as part of the city's proposed $22.5 million park referendum, which failed on May 11. Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Director Bob Lambert said the public's idea of prime ice time has shifted in the last decade or so, and a third sheet is needed to meet the demand. "Fifteen years ago it was not uncommon to rent out ice at midnight or 1 in the morning," he said. "But now no one wants to rent out late. "People that have children who skate, like other parents, aren't wanting their kids to be up early or out late." Currently, both rinks in Eden Prairie are open 11 months out of the year, with May being the only dormant period. Lambert said that he doubts a third rink would be open that often, but that seasonal hockey camps would be more inclined to choose Eden Prairie as a host site if the city could accommodate the large number of campers. Brian Stensaas is at bstensaas @smrtribune.com Services - ~ Computer - Technologie Drafters - M Drafting Set Nurse - St L Hospital Financial A Mortgage Ar Investment ( Sales - Mas Personnel View All ToI Browse mor Classifieds Homes Rentals Shopping http://www.startribune.com/stories/106/4789289.html 5/28/2004 Park users become park designers Page 1 of 3 STAR TRIBUN[ index faith & values education police/court news lotteries obituaries south traffic gas prices photo~ live cam mews graphics ap news minnesota wisconsin archive stories corrections [~prints projects feedback news advertising general contact info news frooteme travel shoppinq car,'; homes jobs rnetro/region nation/world politics bus~ness sports variet',/ opinion fun talk classifieds Last update: May 25. 2004 at 1:51 PM Park users become park designers Ben Steverman, Star Tribune May 26, Minnetonka residents ...... shouldn't be surprised if they find a construction crew at VOlKswagen their neighborhood park this summer: About 15 parks will be rebuilt this year, at the halfway point of a five-year, $7.5 million program to renovate nearly every city park. The designers of the Drivers woot~J. parks are, for the most part, the people who use them. Through surveys and 90 public meetings so far, the city has asked residents how they want their parks to look. According to Perry Vetter, a city employee who ran the meetings, residents have made dozens of requests: more walking paths, newer playground equipment, better drainage and more athletic facilities. They also have asked the city to remove some equipment that wasn't being used. The money being used for the projects was approved in a 2001 referendum. Some of the meetings have been well attended. "Everybody was throwing out ideas," said Grog Sachs, a Minnetonka resident who participated in discussions about Spring Hill Park, where construction starts this summer. About 20 to 25 people showed up when the city held that neighborhood meeting. "It was a very good discussion," Sachs said. But some meetings have attracted little interest. Though the city mails meeting notices to all residents within 1,500 feet of each park, Dan Saufferer was the only one who showed up for a session about Gro Tonka Park. "I felt like a king for a day," he said. He offered his suggestions to planners who, he said, were knowledgeable and had good suggestions tod( Story tools ~ Email this ,~AIM this s ~ Print this .~ Ih Make us y bomepag( Search fNews ,,- Search 1 More .options Tol: Nursing - Augustana I Customer: Toll Compal Executive Administra Assistant - RcGladrey Inside Sale Precision P~ Child & Fa~ Services Supervisor County of O inside Sale Minnblue Di Imaging Manufactul Positions - Teamworks Manufactu~ Wilson Gre~ Printing - D Axis Property Managem( Townhome Community Manufactu~ MPS Staffin Accountan' Allen Welsh Co http://www.startribune.com/stories/106/4790534.html 5/28/2004 Park users become park designers Page 2 of 3 themselves. "The plans they came up with are going to give people the opportunity to use the park more," Saufferer said. "Whether they will is up to them." Vetter said more people are visiting parks that have been renovated, and when they come, they stay longer and socialize more. "Before you realize it, you're meeting more of your neighbors." Time for an update Minnetonka Mayor Karen Anderson said the city started the parks- renewal process because the parks, many built 30 years ago, "were getting kind of old and shabby." They didn't compare favorably to new parks in neighboring Eden Prairie and Plymouth. But that all changes with the renovations. Many parks look drastically different, Anderson said, citing Ford Park, which is co-owned with the City of St. Louis Park. "In the past people were afraid to go to it because it was so dark and secluded and old, and it attracted nuisance conditions," she said. "Now, it is really bright and open." Workers recently renovated Orchard Park, adding a walking trail, more natural areas, a gazebo and two sets of playground equipment, one for older children and one for younger children. An ice rink was removed because neighbors said it wasn't being used -- children preferred skating on ponds, resident Cathi VanHorne said. Children eagerly watched the reconstruction. "The kids were enthralled about what they were doing out there," said VanHorne, who has three children. Now, the new park is a gathering place for kids, she said. During the public meetings, there was sometimes friction between neighbors about what should happen at the parks, Vetter and participants said, but many concerns were accommodated and solutions found early in the process. "The city wanted everybody to be involved," Saufferer said. "If you were willing to take that time out, you could provide input and you could be part of the process." Planners must consider many details for each of the 40 parks being renovated, Vetter said. It's important to think about maintenance and safety -- making sure neighbors and police can keep an eye on activity in the park, he said. The city also carefully ponders where to place amenities. For example, benches are located where parents can watch both their younger children at a playground and older children at a basketball court, he said. Some problems occurred when people who missed the first several meetings showed up at the last meeting before the City Council to Admissions Represent; Herzing Coil Nurse - He~ Home Healtl Hospice Physical Nw Center Integrative Special Edt Teachers - Rochester P School Dist Architectur~ Technician~ Reprise Ass View All Tol Browse mor Classifieds Homes Rentals Shopping http://www.startribune.com/stories/106/4790534.html 5/28/2004 Park users become park designers Page 3 of 3 complain about parts of the park plans. At that point, residents such as Sachs stood up to defend their proposals and clear up misconceptions. "It just came down to 'Sorry, guys, you had the opportunity to participate,'" Sachs said. Ben Steverman is at b~teverman @startribune. com. AT A GLANCE Park renewal What: Minnetonka is halfway through a five-year, $7.5 million park renewal program. This year: About 15 city parks will get facelifts. How: City planners meet with residents to map out renovations one park at a time. Funding: Approved in a 2001 referendum. Advertiser Links Minnesota Home Mortgage Free home buyer and credit classes! All credit welcome. www.myhomemn.com Minnesota Officp Space Rent Office Space in Minnesota! Furnished & Equipped, Flexi Terms. www.officeseeker.com Ads by Google Return to top StarTribune © 2004 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. f~edbaqk terms of use privacy policy member center company site company directory & contac~ company jobs advertising information newspaper subscription5 & service eEdition c!assroom newspapers 425 Portland Ay. S., Minneapolis, MN 55488 Map ~,,t~a,-.. The McClatchy C~ ~p~p~ny job~ corporat{ 2100 Q Street, Sacram( http://www.startribune.com/stories/106/4790534.html 5/28/2004 eo REACH ADVOCATE CONNECTS ATTHE CAPITOL By Mary Perkins, Executive Director Long time member of the Reach family, Joe Parker, found an appreciative audience of state legislators on Thursday, April 15th when he and staff member, Tara Parker, attended a special luncheon honoring him and his service to Reach For Resources. Self-sufficiency and independence require setting goals, developing skills, and actively pursuing your objectives. When Joe learned about funding cuts to Reach, he decided it was time to step to the plate and take action. Although dealing with a disability himself, Joe devised his own plan to find funds to try to remedy the large County reductions."l really need services at Reach, and I wanted to do something to help," he said. Joe worked for several months fundraising for Reach through the annual Bowl-a-Thon event."He was incredibly dedicated and persistent," Tara Parker remarked. By the day of the fundraiser, Joe had collected the largest single amount ever collected by a self-advocate, $1,322! To recognize his achievement, Joe was invited to have lunch and spend the day at the State Capitol with Representative Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL- Minneapolis). Representative Kelliher introduced Joe to the entire House membership. He was invited to stand at the podium by his own Representative, Ron Abrams (R-Minnetonka), after Speaker of the House Steve Sviggum gaveled the meeting to order. Representative Kelliher lauded Joe for his many accomp- lishments as a self-advocate. After her description of Joe's efforts, House members spontan- eously rose to their feet and gave Joe the standing ovation he deserved. Congratulations Joe for teaching all of us the meaning of self-advocacy. You go Joe! In addition to Representatives Kelliher and Abrams, Reach would like to thank Representative Tony Sertich (DFL-Chisholm), Rep. Dan Larson (DFL Bloomington), Rep. Alice Seagren (R-Bloomington), Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL-Inver Grove Heights), and the Speaker of the House, Rep. Steve Sviggum (R- Kenyon). Rep. MargaretAnderson Kelliher, Rep. Ron Abrams, Joe Parker COUNSELING Reach for Resources specializes in working with people with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, down syndrome, autism, and moderate to borderline cognitive difficulties, and their families. Reach for Resources believes in a friendly, supportive, person-centered approach, and in setting personalized goals for each client. Reach accepts: Medical Assistance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN, Medica, and America's PPO. To discuss available counseling options or to schedule an intake interview, contact: Lisa Rivers, MA, LP N- Wl The Counseling Department is developing a new group for men with mild DD, ages 18 - 30, titled "Boundaries, Relationships, and Sexuality for Men." The group will be used to educate and support men in issues related to healthy relationships and sexuality. If you are interested in more information, or would like to schedule an intake, please contact Lisa Rivers or Jill Decker at (952) 988-4177. EMPOWERMENT Reach for Resources offers a Personal Empower.ment Group for adults with mild developmental disabilities who wish to address their feelings and concerns and promote self-esteem. This is a group for people who have felt lonely and scared or who have felt they are not good enough because they learn slowly or don't understand things the way others do. Participants will learn how to take care of themselves by making appropriate choices and will become empowered to gain more independence in living their lives. WHERE: Hopkins WHEN: Tuesdays WH E RE: Robbinsdale WHEN: Thursdays FEE SLIDESTO: $10 per quarter Participants must arrange their own transportation and be able to wait independently for their ride. Call Sheri at (952) 988-4177 for more information or to schedule an intake interview. WOMEN'S GROUP YOUNG WOMEN IN TRANSITION An opportunity for women (ages 18 to 30) with mild DD to talk with other women about their concerns and experiences regarding topics such as relationships, sexuality, grief and loss, or other topics that are of interest. If you would like to be a part of this 8 week 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: Sara Hicks at (952) 988-4177 YOUTH BOWLING NORTHWEST WHERE: Doyle's 5000 W. Broadway Crystal WHEN: Tuesdays June 22 - August I0 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $30.00 Resident SLIDESTO: $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 perTuesday Program Minimum - 3, Maximum - I 0 WEST WH E RE: Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park WHEN: Mondays June 21 - August 9 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $30.00 Resident SLIDESTO: $35.00 Non Resident Plus $3.00 per Monday Program Minimum - 3, Maximum -10 SPORTS SAMPLER We'll do different games/activities each week. WHERE: Chanhassen Recreation Center WHEN: TIME: FEE SLIDESTO: Tuesday Evenings June 22 - July 27 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. $30.00/Resident $35.00/Non-resident Program Minimum 5, Maximum 12 RAINBOW KIDS Now offered at two different locations! Each location will have special themes and focus on fun games, activities and crafts. WHERE: Maple Grove Jr. High WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays July 13 - 29 TIME: 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. ages I I - 15 yrs. TIME: I:00 - 3:30 p.m. ages 6 - I 0 yrs. FEE $40.00/Resident SLIDESTO: $45.00/Non-resident WHERE: Chanhassen Chanhassen Recreation Center WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays July 6 - 22 TIME: I 0:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ages 5 - 12 yrs. FEE $40.00 Resident SLIDESTO: $45.00 Non-resident Plus additional cost depending on activity Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - I 0 AUGUST ACTION This is a day camp designed especially for you. Explore the Twin Cities in this safe, supervised and sensational program. WHERE: Various locations WHEN: Monday - Thursday August 16 - 19 TIME: I:00 - 4:00 p.m. FEE SLIDESTO: $32.00/Resident $37.00/Non-resident Plus additional cost depending on activity. Program Minimum 5, Maximum 12 TEEN BOWLING NORTHWEST WHERE: Doyle's 5000 W. Broadway Crystal WHEN: Tuesdays June 22 - August I 0 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $30.00 Resident SLIDES TO: $35.00 Non-resident Plus $3.00 PerTuesday Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10 WEST WHERE: ParkTavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park WHEN: Mondays June 21 - August 9 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $30.00 Resident SLIDES TO: $35.00 Non-resident Plus $3.00 Per Monday Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10 RAINBOW KIDS CLUB Ages II - 15 years old. Please read details underYouth Programs. TEEN SOFTBALL Grab your softball glove for this instructional softball league. WHERE: Hamilton Park in Brooklyn Park WHEN: Tuesdays June 22 - August I 0 TIME: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. FEE SLIDES TO: $32.00/Resident $37.00/Non-resident Program Minimum I 0, Maximum 22 "TAKE FIVE" RESPITE Recipient of MRPA Award of Excellence for outstanding achieve- ments in the parks, recreation and leisure services field. Do you need something to do during your school break? Come join our respite to meet new friends, experience recreation activities and get out of the house! Transportation will be provided within a specific geographic location. WHEN: Mondays thru Fridays July 26 - August 13 TIME: 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. COST: $65/day $30/day for transportation Please call with questions on cost and registration: Tara (952) 988-4176 (scholarships are limited for this program) NORTH TEEN EXPLORERS WHERE: Various locations include Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park and Plymouth WHEN: Thursdays July I - August 5 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $35.00 Resident SLIDES TO: $40.00 Non-Resident Plus additional cost depending on activity Program Minimum 5, Maximum 20 WHERE: WHEN: TIME: FEE SLIDESTO: WESTTEEN EXPLORERS Various locations in the western suburbs Thursdays June 24 - August 12 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $35.00/Resident $40.00/Non-resident Plus additional cost depending on activity Program Minimum 5, Maximum 20 ON THE TOWN & GOLDEN YEARS CLUB PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES On The Town and Golden Years Club is a social group for adults who can access community venues independently with minimal supervision. We require parti- cipants to have the ability to manage and modify their own behavior, start and continue conversations with other group members, and be able to wait independently for transportation to and from On The Town and Golden Years Club activities. *Please Note: If you are a new participant in On The Town or Golden Years Club, call Tara at (952) 988-4176 for information and to schedule an intake interview. SENIOR PROGRAMS AGES 50 PLUS GOLDEN YEARS CLUB This adult social group is designed for those over 50. We will meet to have dinner and enjoy entertainment. WHERE: WHEN: TIME: FEE SLIDES TO: Brookview Community Center 200 Brookview Parkway Golden Valley One Monday evening per month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-resident / ON THETOWN I A social group for young adults, ages 18-25, who are independent and would like to explore their community. WHERE: Various locations in the Northwest and West Suburbs WHEN: Every other Friday Beginning June 25 TIME: Varies with activity FEE $15.00 Resident SLIDES TO: $20.00 Non-Resident Plus additional cost depending on activity Program Minimum -5, Maximum - I 5 ON THE TOWN II A social group for adults, ages 26-50, who can access the community independently with minimal supervision. Saturday evenings, two per month. WHERE: Various locations in the Northwest and West suburbs Every other Saturday Varies with activity $15.00 Resident $20.00 Non-Resident WHEN: TIME: FEE SLIDESTO: Plus additional cost depending on activity Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 15 PLEASE NOTE Participants may only register for one social program per quarter. CLUB WEST ,=-g~ WHERE: Various locations in Hopkins, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park WHEN: Wednesdays June 23 -August II 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $32.00 Resident $37.00 Non-Resident Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 30 TIME: FEE SLIDESTO: WED. NIGHT SOCIAL ,~ WHERE: Crystal Community Ctr. 4800 Douglas Drive Crystal Wednesdays June 23 -August II TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $32.00 Resident SLIDES TO: $37.00 Non-Resident Program Maximum -30 Club West, and Wednesday Night Social are social programs for adults age 18 and older. Staff to participant ratio is I:10.There may be an additional cost depending on activity. WHEN: 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 eligible to receive a ride the first week of the program. To schedule transportation to the program, please call: Dial-A-Ride at (952) 474-7441 Each quarter you must call Dial-A- Ride and request rides for the programs you have registered for. If you have any questions about the Ticket To Ride Service, please call Tara at (952) 988-4176 DANCES ~ HOEDOWN Join us for an old fashioned barn dance at the Eidem Homestead, a restored 1900 farm. WHERE: Eidem Homestead I 01 st & Noble Parkway Brooklyn Park WHEN: Saturday, June 19 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $7.00 at the door WEST Join REACH and Project SOAR for our Friday night dances. WHERE: Minnetonka East Middle School 17000 Lake St. Ext. WHEN: Fridays June II July 16 August 13 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $4.00 at the door $5.00 if there's a band WHERE: WHEN: TIME: COST NORTHWEST "BeatThe Heat Dance!" Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive Wednesday, August II 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free to Wednesday Night Social & ClubWest participants $4.00 for all others ADULT BOWLING NORTHWEST WHERE: Doyle's Lanes 5000 W. Broadway Crystal WHEN: Tuesdays June 22 - August I 0 (no bowling July 6) TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $30.00 Resident SLIDESTO: $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 PerTuesday Program Minimum - 5, Maximum -35 WHERE: Village North 7500 Zane Ave. No. Brooklyn Park WHEN: Mondays June 21 - August 9 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $30.00 Resident SLIDESTO: $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $4.00 Per Monday Program Minimum - 5, Maximum -20 WEST WHERE: Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park WHEN: Mondays June 21 - August 9 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEE $30.00 Resident SLIDESTO: $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 Per Monday Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 25 SOFTBALL COMPETITIVE WHERE; Harley Hopkins Field WHEN; Mondays June 7 - August 9 TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. FEE :$30.00 Resident SLIDESTO: $35.00 Non-resident (co-sponsored by RidgedaleYMCA) NON-COMPETITIVE WHERE: Harley Hopkins Field WHEN: Thursdays June I 0 - August 12 TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. FEE $30.00 Resident SLIDES TO: $35.00 Non-resident PARK INCLUSIONS Reach for Resources provides inclusion facilitators for children and adults who participate in their city park and recreation programs. Registration for a program is done through your city park and recreation department. After registration, contact Reach for Resources to discuss the needs/accommodations of your child. We require a minimum of two weeks notice for a successful inclusion. Bowl-a-Thon Sponsorships Baratz Family Foundation Benefit Partners, Inc. 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Minnesota 7oo Old Log Theater Saint Paul Saints Santorini Restaurant Science Museum of Minnesota Stages Theatre Company Super Target Minnetonka Walker Art Center Walmart Eden Prairie Walmart Maple Grove Annual Appeal Members James & Cynthia Bade Judith Bjork Nancy Borgstrom Ann Burns Dennis & Megan Doyle Tim & Piper Garmon Goldbrick Men's Club Gary Johnson David & Barbara Kleist Michael & Ann Lichty Rev. Orville &Yvonne Olson Mary Perkins ProSource Wholesale FIoorCoverings Craig & Sharon Rothgeb John & Kari Schamber Jeff & Maxine Skold Gay Urness VFW Post #425 Ron & MichelleVeith Matching Gifts US Bancorp CORPORATE SPONSOR A4cGough Five Generations Building Confidence McGough Companies, headquartered at 2737 FairviewAvenue North in St. Paul, is our honored corporate sponsor. For five successive generations, the McGough family have offered our community a comprehensive range of real estate services through its corporate services, development, construction and facilities management divisions. McGough enjoys an unparallel reputation for its tradition of quality, craftsmanship and high-integrity partnership with each and every one of its clients, including some of the regions most noteworthy businesses. In addition to business acumen, McGough provides leadership to the philanthropic community. It's generous sponsorship of Reach For Resources will enable people with disabilities to build their skills and confidence into the next generation. Our deepest appreciation to you! 6 Registration Form To reserve a spot in any Reach for Resources recreation program, advance payment is required. NO REGISTRATIONSWILL BE COLLECTED ATTHE PROGRAMS OR BY PHONE. Please mail check or money order, along with registration form below, to Reach for Resources. To help ensure a spot in the program(s) of your choice, mail in payment and registration form as soon as possible. Residents of the West & Northwest consortium of cities receive preference in registration. Registration is then open to non-residents of the consortium cities one week prior to the start of the programs (unless program is full). Name: Birth Date: Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Work Phone: Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone: Do you receive County funded waivered services and wish to have Reach for Resources bill for these programs? CIYES Q NO Annuallncome: Q 0-$49,999 Q $150,000-$249,999 Q$50,000-$99,999 Q$250,000-up ~$100,000-$149,999 Disability(pleaseinclude specificinformation such as seizures, allergies, specialdiet etc.): Do you require wheelchair accessiblity? [ ] YES [ ] NO Social Worker: Social Worker's Phone Number: Parent/Guardian: Home Phone: Address: Zip Code: Work Phone: Photo Waiver: My picture/name/both may be used for publicity purposes? [ ] YES [ ] NO I,the undersigned, certify that the above information is accurate. I also understand that participation in this activity is completely voluntary and the activity is being offered for the benefit of the participant. Reach for Resources shall not be liable for any claims, injuries, or damages of whatever nature, incurred by the participant arising out of, or connected with, the activity. On behalf of myself and the participant, I expressly forever release and discharge Reach for Resources, its agents or employees, from any such claims, injuries or damages. I have received a copy of Notice of Privacy as requested by HIPPA. I have read, understood, and agree to these privacy practices. Legal Guardian: Date: CheckThe Program(s)You Are Registering For: August Action Youth Bowling- Doyle's Youth Bowling - Pk. Tavern Rainbow Kids - Maple Grove Rainbow Kids - Chanhassen __.Sports Sampler North Teen Explorers West Teen Explorers Teen Bowling- Doyle's Teen Bowling - Park Tavern Teen Softball Resident/Non-Resident ($32.00/$37.00) ($30.00/$35,00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($40.00/$45,00) ($40.00/$45,00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($35.00/$40,00) ($35.00/$40.00) ($3o.oo/$35,oo) ($30.00/$35.00) ($32.00/$37.00) [ ] YES, I want TicketTo Ride services. I will maintain "Take Five" Respite On The Town I On The Town II Club West Wed. Night Social Adult Bowling - Doyle's Adult Bowling -Village North Adult Bowling - Pk. Tavern Golden Years Softball- Competitive Softball - Non-Competitive Resident/Non-Resident Packet will be sent ($ I S.00/$20.00) ($ ~ s.oo/$2o.oo) ($32.00/$37.00) ($32.00/$37.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) responsibility for scheduling my own rides through Dial -A - Ride at 952/474-7441. If you need assistance completing the registration form or with making payments, please contact: Tara (952) 988-4176 Mail tompleted form to: Reach for Resources SUMMER 2004 1001 Highway 7, Room 217 /Please visit us on our new website: TICKET TO RIDE= ,~ Hopkins, MN 55305 [ www. reachforresources.org formerly West Hennepin Community Services, Inc. 1001 Highway 7, #217 Hopkins, MN 55305 (952) 988-4177 Address Service Requested Non-Profit Org 10 I US Postage Paid Hopkins MN Permit No 653 Todd Hoffman 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 REACH FOR RESOURCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS Piper Garmon - President Susan Gray - Vice President Maxine Skold - Secretary Cynthia Bade Christala J.B. CUlhane Andrew Gottschalk Gary Johnson Mary Ellen Kaul Barbara Kleist Kari Schamber Jeanne Swedberg BOWL-A-THON BOOST SERVICES AT REACH! March 20, 2004 was a great day at Reach as friends and family gathered at Doyles Lanes in Crystal for our 12th annual fundraising event. Bowlers had a record-breaking year and collected the largest amount EVER received from participants in this annual event. When sponsorships were added in and expenses deducted, Reach services have an additional $11,335.19 in support, the most ever. Our special thanks to our top fundraiser, Joe Parker. We also would like to appreciate our other top fundraisers: Jessica Carvell, David Plocek, and MarkWhitmore. Hats off to them and to all of our numerous supporters, without whom this success would not have been possible. Congratulations too to Rodney Swanson who had the top score of 229 for the day. You're all terrific! THE GREAT KICK-OFF KICKBALLTOURNAMENT (all ages) Gather a team of at least 7, but no more than 12 players WHERE: WHEN: TIME: COST: Central Park in Brooklyn Park Saturday, June 5 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. $8.00/person (includes t-shirt) Sponsored by Brooklyn Park. To Register call Jen at (763) 315-8459 Hoffman, Todd From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Themig [MThemig@ci.shakopee.mn.us] Tuesday, June 01,2004 1:55 PM 'thoffman @ ci.chanhassen.mn.us' FW: Perk Up OutReach and JSAW Hi Todd. Wanted to pass this along to you in case you weren't aware. Where is Water Tower Athletics? ..... Original Message ..... From: Brad Eller Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 1:41 PM To: SH Comm Center Subject: FW: Perk Up OutReach and JSAW Park/Rec Staff: Here's some interesting information regarding a private Chanhassen teen center. Indoor skate park, lazer tag maze, cafe, sport courts all are included in this plan. I believe it is modeled after something called 'church skate' that has been talked about over that last year or so throughout the nation. One of the Baldwin Bros. from Hollywood promotes this faith based church/extreme sport concept and has done some TV promos. Interesting concept if you get a chance to read through this. Not sure how it could sustain itself with all of the overhead. Brad ..... Original Message ..... From: Randy Monroe [mailto:jsawxtreme~lycos.com] Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 1:30 PM To: Steve Andersen; Dave Bateman; Jim Bledsaw; M Borgward; Dan; Brad Eller; Paul Er~nann; Troy Gravely; Darcy Gray; Gary Huisenga; Cyndy Keen; Traci Kohls; Ken Kottcher; Tony Larson; David Lechelt; Dean Mallem; Aron Markson; Robert Martz; Mary; Carolyn McCaleb; Randy Monroe; Celeste Osmanson; Pastor; Mayer Pastor; Matt Reeve Subject: Perk Up OutReach and JSAW Hello and Greetings to all, This is our first letter going out to over 32 Community Churches and Individuals that are interested in the JSAW skate park coming to Chanhassen this fall. Thank you very much for showing your interest. My name is Randy Monroe and I, with a board of directors, will be coordinating the set up of this Christian teen center, God willing. We plan to grow this mail list into a larger community newsletter to share the work of God in our community. Our mission is to bring the community, youth and churches together in a non-denomination process. Our focus is to bring our youth to Jesus in a safe, fun, extreme environment. Pray for us to help reach our goals. Just today, JSAW (Jesus Snow Asphalt Water) sent a proposal to The Luis Palau team for the purchase of the 9,000 sq ft skate park that will be used on the grounds of the State Capitol on Aug 7th & 8th. Our plan is to house this skate park in the structure currently known as Water Tower Athletics. If you would like a copy of the proposal, please email us your request. We would love to share the plans with your ministry. We hope that every church in our community will participate in this facility. Plans for the facility call for a skate park, laser tag maze, all purpose sport court, worship center, cafe and rental shop. We will be planning Christian band gatherings for the facility also. The facility will be a mix of free use, church shared use and membership or fee based use. JSAW was created as a 501 ( c )3 Corporation with a board of directors from many backgrounds. If you have any interest in being part of this board, please e-mail us your request. We would also like feedback about a proposal to create a monthly prayer meeting for all of the youth leaders in Carver and surrounding Counties. This prayer meeting could be used for sharing our passions, sharing the works of God and just getting to know each other. We ! would propose that the prayer group would be non-denomination. Please let us know your thoughts. I can be reached by this email address or by calling Randy Monroe at 612-965-5282. God Bless and pray for us to find the means to open and keep open this facility for our youth. Find what you are looking for with the Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp ?SRC=lycosl0 eHANHA55EN PARK5 AND RECREATION 7700 MARKET BLVD. P.O. BOX 147 ¢HANHASSEN, MN 55317 PHONE 952-227-1121 (Jerry Ruegemer) PICNIC EVALUATION In order to better serve participants using our picnic facilities, we ask that you take a few minutes to answer the following questions and give us some suggestions. Thank you! Group Name:(optional) N ,-!-'~ =- 45 Picnic Facility ?~!,.~C~ 7. -/TM Excellent Good Average Fair Poor (Please circle one) Procedure for reserving picnic Picnic Reservation Fee Was facility clean (]) Were there enough tables/grills, etc. Did facility meet your expectations Overall impression of facility Comments: ~-~hJ[~ 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 What did you like most about your picnic facility: (Evaluation Form continued on other side) What amenities would you like added? What improvements could be made to better the facility? bo you have any suggestions or ideas to better the picnic reservation process? Additional Comments: Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation. Your input and comments are very important to us. Have a great day! CHANHASSEN PARK5 AND REeREATZON 7700 MARKET BLVD. P.O. BOX ]47 ¢HANHA$$EN, AAN 55317 PHONE 952-227-1121 (Jerry Ruegemer) PICNIC EVALUATION In order to better serve participants using our picnic facilities, we ask that you take o few minutes to answer the following questions and give us some suggestions. Thank you! Group Nome:(optional) ~'C) i~'l'~ Picnic Facility ~. lC- ~,~ ~ Excellent Good Average Fair Poor (Please circle one) Procedure for reserving picnic ~.) Picnic Reservation Fee Was facility clean Were there enough tobies/grills, etc. bid facility meet your expectations Overall impression of facility ) 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 ~j What did you like most about your picnic facility: (Evaluation Form continued on other side) What amenities would you like added? What improvements could be made to better the facility? bo you have any suggestions or ideas to better the picnic reservation process? Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation. Your input and comments are very important to us. Have a great day!