Administrative Packet
ADMINISTRATIVE
PACKET
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.2271100
Fax: 952.227 1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.2271180
Fax: 952.227 1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.2271160
Fax: 952.2271170
Finance
Phone: 952.227 1140
Fax: 952.2271110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227 1120
Fax: 952.2271110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.2271400
Fax: 952.2271404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227 1130
Fax: 952.2271110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.2271300
Fax: 952.227 1310
Senior Center
Phone 952.2271125
Fax: 952.227 1110
Web Site
mrw. ci .chanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sharmeen Al-laff, Senior Planner
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director III
DA TE: May 5, 2006
SUBJ: Southwest Village: Recommendation Concerning Park & Trail
Conditions of Approval
PARKS
This property is located within the neighborhood park service area for Chanhassen
Hills Park and the community park service area for Bandimere Park. Future
residents and visitors to Southwest Village will access Chanhassen Hills Park from
Lyman Boulevard and Bandimere Park from Highway 101. Both parks will,be
connected to Southwest Village by off-street trail routes.
Chanhassen Hills Park is 7.62 acres in size and features two newly installed
playgrounds, a basketball court, ballfield and trail. Limited off-street parking is
available at the park. Bandimere Park is 36 acres in size and contains extensive
off-street walking trails, community ballfields, picnic areas, two large playgrounds,
and ample parking. No additional parkland acquisition is being recommended as a
condition of this subdivision.
TRAILS
Southwest Village will have direct access to the city's comprehensive trail system.
Extensive public trails can. be accessed in all directions upon leaving the subject
property. The design for new Highway 212 includes well thought out trail
connections utilizing bridge crossings on Highway 101 and Lyman Boulevard.
It should be noted that the nature of the pedestrian crossing in this area will not be
for the faint of heart. The roadways adjacent Southwest Village are wide and will
carry significant traffic loads. Traffic calming design elements should be
incorporated into the site plan where appropriate. Care must be taken to ensure
that on-site pedestrian sidewalks and trail sections located within public right-of-
ways are constructed using low maintenance materials. These walkways must also
be designed to permit convenient snowplowing and sweeping utilizing light truck
and tractor mounted equipment.
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
Park & Recreation Commission
May 5, 2006
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that full park fees in lieu of parkland dedication and/or trail
construction be collected for the .95-acre commercial property and the housing
units only as a condition of approval for Southwest Village. No fees will be
collected for the transportation component of the development. The park fees shall
be collected in full at the rate in force upon final plat submission and approval.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Park Service Area Map
2. Trail Map
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April 23. 2006
Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio).
- Introduced Into MInnesota in the late 1800' s and has
since invaded many watersheds, especlafly shallow
lakes, wet lands, and degraded systems.
- Carp root in the bottom for food, causing increased
turbidity and a loss of plants, likely accelerating and
then maintaIning poor water quality. Exactly how and
why this occurs is poorly understood but the carp IS often blamed for poor water quality.
- This species is extremely fecund (up to a million eggs per female), fast growing (up to 9
inches in the first year so they likely escape predation), and very tough.
- Millions of dollars have been spent trying to fish carp out in Minnesota and elsewhere
across the globe with little success but these effOlis have not been driven by any type of
scientific process. Rotenone (poison) treatments have been the only 'success' story but
these are expensi ve and kill all fish. The efficacy of barrIers has not been shown except
where fish have preVIOusly been removed with rotenone.
- The carp has not yet been systematically studied in the Upper Midwest so basic facts
about its relative numbers and what determines these numbers (recruitment, predation,
etc) is a complete mystery. We aim to change this!
Some specifics on this species:
Max size and age: estimated to be - 30 lbs and 25 years.
Age at matunty: estimated to be 2-3 yrs for males, 4 for females.
Growth rate: can reach - 7-9 Inches by the end of the first year of life. Growth is rapid
during the next two years, and carp achieve - 18 inches in age 3.
Survival: carp are likely only vulnerable to predation during the first year of life.
Main predators: likely Pike? they may have egg predators
BIOmass: May be - 200 lbs/acre - 500 lbs/acre but no clear numbers exist
Fecundity. a 5 lbs female can carry 500,000 eggs, a 10 lbs female over 1,000,000 eggs I
Spawning: May through July
Tough fish - Highly reSistant to low oxygen levels and poor water quality
Key Factors influencing abundance - unknown but they do not do well everywhere so
they likely exist.
History and distribution of carp:
Common carp originated in the Caspian Sea drainage during Pleistocene, and spread
throughout Eastern Asia and also Eastern Europe during warmer, interglacial periods.
Carp was present in Eastern Europe some 10,000 years ago.
Cultured and domesticated by Chinese and later by Europeans
(Romans) as early as 4,000 years ago. Many domesticated forms
exist, e.g. the mirror carp ~
The carp was first introduced into the USA from Europe in
-1850s. Carp was also introduced into Australia, Africa, and South America, and is now
present on all continents, except Antarctica. In many regions (Asia, Europe) carp is still
regarded as a game fish, because of its intelligence, size and strength.
Problems
By early 1900s carp became very abundant in many systems in North America, and the
first symptoms of environment degradation caused by the carp became apparent.
Carp feeding habits (rooting in the bottom in search for insect larvae) causes increased
water turbidity and increased nutrient re-suspension from the bottom sediments. Both of
these processes cause decline of aquatic vegetation, what quickly leads to dramatic
changes in lake ecosystems -- lakes shift from a clear water state maintained by the
presence of aquatic plants (weeds are good!) to a turbid water stage characterized by a
heavy and potentially toxic algal blooms in the summer. Reversal of this process is very
difficult. Detenorating water quality and declining aquatic vegetation are believed to
cause decline of some native fishes and waterfowl.
Unlike many native fishes, e.g. pike, bluegill, carp can do very well in turbid
environments, likely because they rely on the gustation (taste buds) and olfaction (smell)
in foraging and reproduction.
Carp displace native birds and fishes by consuming large amounts of available food
resources. For example, in a 200 acre lake (Fish Lake) carp may consume - 1300 Ibs
of insect larvae/day in the summer! ThIS could feed >50,000 bluegills Y2 lbs each.
Control solutions - vet to be found
Barners, poisoning, non-systematIc removal, etc. - they do not work! High mobility and
fecundity of carp causes rapid repopulation.
Lessons learned to date:
Sporadic removal of several dozens or even hundreds of carp does not work! In a lake of
moderate size (e.g. 200 acres) there may be as many as 7000 adult females, each carrymg
over 500,000 eggs! Removing only a fraction of the population is not going to work,
because the reproductive potential of the remaining portion of the population is
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enormous. Actually, slight reduction in adult densIty may improve survIval of juvenile
carp due to increased food resources! Commercial fisherman (Ken Seeman) can remove
> 100,000 lbs of carp by seIning underneath the ice. EffectIveness of such large scale
removal IS yet to be determined.
There is hope!
- In Tasmania, carp populations have been successfully reduced to low levels by targeted
and systematic removal of females. We need to work on ImproVIng effectiveness of large
scale trapping and removing of the highly fecund females through, for example, the
elucidation of carp pheromone - a chemical cue that carp uses to form spawnmg
aggregatIOns.
- Evidence in the Sorensen lab demonstrates that carp rely on pheromones.
- Evidence from South Dakota suggests that carp recruitment (i.e. good year class) occurs
only every several years. Clearly, there are some factors that lImit carp reproductive
success dunng most years, we have to find out whet these factors are!
- Australia (with whom we collaborate) is developing new genetic technologies
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM; coordinated use of technologies that target specific
life stages in a sustainable manner) has worked for other mvaSIves.
THIS PROJECT: Integrated and pheromonal control of common carp
A 4 year project funded by the LCMR + 'in kind' support from the Minnesota DNR. We
hope to develop the seeds of an integrated control program for carp in the State of
MInnesota by elucidating basic facts about the biology and ecology of this species and
then using statistical models to explore control options. Ours is only the first (but
critical) step in a long process. We are working in conjunction with the Australasian
Cooperative Research Center for Invasive Species Control that also investigating new
poisons, viruses and genetic control. Our immediate objectives are:
#1 : Elucidate a carp pheromone (the chemical cue that carp use to form spawning
aggregations). Once found, the pheromone could be used to effectively trap and
remove highly fecund females. (Sorensen's lab has recently found a pheromone to
control sea lamprey in the Great Lakes).
# 2: Determine carp spawning and nursery habitats in order to better understand factors
that may be used to limit carp reproductive success. We are studying carp
populations in lakes Susan, Rice marsh and Riley in the West Metro area.
# 3: Develop carp populatIOn dynamics model that will be used to guide carp control
strategies. To develop the model, we are studying carp growth, mortality,
maturity, and fecundity in 4 lakes near Hutchinson, MN.
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We desperately seek your help and support! Our budget is barely adequate to cover 4
years of study in 4 lakes (only), and does not cover implementatIon of any new strategies.
We solicit three things:
1) Political support.
2) Logistical support (boat storage, equipment donation, ete).
3) Help collecting systematic data on carp abundance and ecology in lakes
that could be used In our modeling. ThlS data could be collected as part of
removal program for a lake and could be collaborative (ie. we could organize a
commercial fisherman).
4) Your innovative ideas and patIence!
5) Funding (you can contribute to the University Foundation where we
have a carp account, please contact me)
Please Contact:
Peter Sorensen, Professor of Fisheries,
University of Minnesota,
1980 Folwell Avenue,
St. Paul, MN 55108
612-624-4997
soren003@umn.edu
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A Home of Her Own!
Just last December, Reach client Anne Larsen
crossed the threshold of her very own home for the first
time. Anne has made the challenging journey from a
dependent adult with a disability who was living with
her parents to a successful, independent home-owner.
The journey has not been easy and by the time Anne
turned 40, she wondered if she would ever realize her
dream of moving out of her parents' home to live in a
place of her own. The obstacles were numerous and at
times seemed insurmountable, but Anne and her family
never gave up. And last December, her dream be-
came a reality as she accepted the keys to her own
condominium at the No Place Like Home Communities
in New Hope.
Anne has successfully made the transition to independent living through the support of her fam-
ily and the weekly help of her Reach Community Living Specialist, Marsha Miller. Marsha began
meeting with Anne last year to help her learn the skills she would need to be independent. Now
that Anne is on her own, Marsha still visits her once a week to provide training and assistance.
Lately they have been working together on meal preparation, grocery shopping, and home main-
tenance. Marsha also helps Anne with setting and sticking to a monthly budget. As a result, Anne
says she is now able to cook on her own, shop for the entire week, and take care of her own
home.
Anne loves working with Marsha. "She is easy-going and our personalities clicked right away!"
says Anne. She also likes the fact that Marsha will show her how to do something once and then let
Anne try it on her own. Marsha also
enjoys working with Anne. "Anne is
always willing to learn new things,"
she says, "and she's open-minded
and is willing to try new ideas."
Anne admits that she was lonely
living in a condo without her mother
when she first moved, but "my friends
said to give it six months," she reports.
Now she is getting used to living inde-
pendently and has even met some of
her neighbors who also have disabili-
ties. In addition, Reach has helped
Anne develop strong connections to
a community of peers by encourag-
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14th Annual REACH
Bowl-A- Thon
The 14th Annual REACH for Resources Bowl-A-Thon
was a record-breaking success! Our enthusiastic
bowlers gathered at Doyle's Lanes in Crystal on
March 25th to bowl and raise money for their favor-
ite cause - REACH. This year we raised $13,765
thanks to donations from our 35 generous sponsors
and pledges raised by 38 bowlers. This is the most
ever raised from the event and all proceeds will
directly support crucial programs and services for
our clients.
The top bowling pledge gatherers of the day
were Joe Parker, Mark Whitmore, and Paul Brick.
Once again, Joe Parker took top honors by raising
the most money in pledges. He solicited $1,190 this
year from family, friends, and his co-workers at Fu-
jitsu Consulting. As in previous years, Joe was very
enthusiastic about raising money to help support
REACH services. He won an iPod, a Fossil watch
and received a plaque as a result of his outstanding
efforts. This was the fourth year in a row that Joe
raised the most pledge money for the Bowl-A-Thon.
Mark Whitmore raised $1 ,102 by collecting
pledges for nearly two months. He lives on a hobby
farm with his family in Medina and went around his
neighborhood independently on his tractor to fund-
raise. According to his mother, he loves raising
money to support REACH programs and was always
eager to go out collecting pledges, even when
temperatures outside were near zero.
Paul Brick came in third place with $1,043 in
pledges. He is very proud of beating his goal of
$1,000, which he set after raising $517 in 2005. Paul,
an employee in the Animal Nutrition department at
Cargill, put up a sign at work in January to let his co-
workers know about the REACH Bowl-A-Thon fund-
raiser. He says he is very grateful to his colleagues
at Cargill for helping him reach his goal and for sup-
porting the programs he loves at REACH. Whitmore
and Brick also won prizes for their outstanding fund-
raising efforts.
Prizes were also given for the top bowling scores.
Rob Reinert had the top men's score and Liz Koltes
took the prize for best women's score. Gretchen
Lubotina won the prize for best youth bowler.
Thank you again to all of our bowlers, sponsors,
volunteers and client families for making the 2006
Bowl-A- Thon a huge success!
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Schedules
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EDUCATION, THERAPY, LEISURE ACTIVITIES
1001 Highway 7, #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4177 Phone
(952) 988-4020 fax
REACH is an agency, which serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their fami-
lies in the West and Northwest metro area. Services include information, referral, advocacy,
and counseling. Programs include social/recreation groups and education programs.
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Counseling & Education
Counseling
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Reach for Resources specializes in
working with people with developmen-
tal disabilities such as mental retarda-
tion. down syndrome. autism, and
moderate to borderline cognitive diffi-
culties, and their families. Reach for
Resources believes in a friendly. sup-
portive, person-centered approach.
and in setting personalized goals for
each client.
Reach accepts: Medical Assistance.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN. Medica,
America's PPO.
To schedule an intake interview or
for Information on counseling op-
tions call Lisa Rivers, MA, LP at
952-988-4177
Wise Women &
Women's Group
These fabulous Reach favorites
will be back in Fall 2006. Look for
the Fall newsletter in August for
details!
Empowerment
Celebration &
Conference: Let Your
Voice Be Heard!
Calling all Self Advocates and inter-
ested others! Mark your calendar for
our annual banquet and celebration
of another year in self-advocacy. In
addition to our great annual banquet
and awards party, this year we have
also received some funds to offer a
leadership presentation.
Join us to learn directly from our own
remarkable self-advocates about
how they let their voices be heard in
this community and across the na-
tion!
WHAT: Dinner, Awards. and Incredible
Role Models
WHERE: Vescio's Italian Restaurant
4001 Hwy 7
St Louis Park, MN
WHEN: Tuesday, May 23
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
COST: FREE to Self-Advocates & Staff
RSVP: Call Jennifer at 952-988-4177
Empowerment Group
A personal empowerment group for adults with mild developmental dis-
abilities will be accepting referrals this summer and will begin again on
Tuesday, September 12, 2006.
Adults will learn to support one another, solve their own problems, and
become empowered to gain more independence in living their lives.
For more information, please call Matthew Smith at 952-988-4177.
REACH OUT
Life Skills Support for
Adults with Disabilities
Reach Out is a new pri-
vate pay support service for
adults with disabilities who
want to live independently,
but have been denied eligibil-
ity for other public ass~n~e
programs.
Clients are assigned a case
manager who provides on-going
support with:
. Housing
. Employment
. Managing Finances
. Health & Safety
. Socialization
. Transportation
. Government Benefits
Application
. Regular phone Check Ins
. Crisis Support
. Offered for a reasonable
monthly fee
. Flexible & tailored to meet
your needs
. An investment in your child's
future
. Provided by highly-trained
specialists
Call Mary Perkins for a Free
Preliminary Assessment
952-988-4177
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Youth Programs (Ages 5-12)
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Kid Fu
NEW six-week martial arts
program for kids. Come learn
the moves of Jackie Chan
and Bruce Lee!
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 - 34th Ave N
Plymouth
Wednesdays
May 17 - Jun 21
6:00 - 6:45 pm
$40.00 Resident
$45.00 Non resident
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
August Action
This is a day camp designed especially for
you! Fun, safe, supervised field trips
throughout the metro area.
WHEN: Monday - Thursday
Aug 14 - Aug 17
1 :00 - 4:00 pm
$35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non resident
Plus Fees Depending on Activities
TIME:
FEE:
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Rainbow Kids Club
Mini day camp in the Maple Grove area
that focuses on games, activities, and
crafts.
WHEN:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Jul 18 - Aug 3
1 :00 - 3:30 pm
(supervised lunch from
12:00 - 1 :00 if desired)
$50.00 Resident
$55.00 Non resident
Add $10 if you would like to partici-
pate in the supervised lunch hour
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 25
TIME:
FEE:
Call Becca at (952) 988-4178
for more Info
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Northwest
WHERE: Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
WHEN: Tuesdays
June 20 - August 8
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Tuesday
TIME:
FEE:
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
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West
WHERE:
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
WHEN: Mondays
June 19 - August 7
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Monday
TIME:
FEE:
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Sport Sampler
Playa variety of sports in this six-week pro-
gram!
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Chanhassen Recreation Center
Tuesdays
Jun 27 - Aug 8
6:30 - 7:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non resident
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Registration Form-Summer 2006
To reserve a spot in any Reach for Resources 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 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).
Registration Begins May 2,2006
Name:
Birth date:
Address:
Home Phone:
City:
Zip Code:
Work Phone:
Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone:
DYes 0 No I have walvered services and an authorization for Reach For Resources to bill for these programs.
DYes 0 No Do you require wheelchair access?
o Yes, I want Ticket To Ride services. I will maintain responsibility for scheduling my own rides through Dlal-A-Rlde at (952)474-7441.
Photo Waiver: My photo may be taken at Reach programs and used for promotional materials. unless I check below:
o No, I DO NOT wish to have my photo used.
Disability (please include specific information such as seizures, allergies, special diet etc.):
Social Worker:
Parent/Guardian:
Home Address:
Zip Code:
Employer:
Annual House-
hold Income:
o $0 - $24.999
0$125.000 - $149.999
Address:
0$25.000 - $49,999
0$150.000 - $174,999
0$50,000 - $74.999
0$175.000 - $199,999
Social Worker's Phone Number:
Parent/Guardian's Phone Number:
Work Phone:
Zip:
0$75,000 - $99,999
o $200,000 and up
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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 required by HIPPA. I have read. understood and agree to these privacy practices.
Legal Guardian:
Date:
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o Teen Bowling Doyle's $30.00 / $35.00
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o August Action $35.00 / $40.00
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www.reachforresources.org
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o Sport Sampler $30.00 / $35.00
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o North Teen Explorers $35.00/$40.00
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o West Teen Explorers $35.00/$40.00
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o Teen Softball $25.00/$30.00
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o On the Town I $15.00/$20.00 ""
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o On the Town II $15.00/$20.00 ""
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o Club West $37.00/$42.00
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o Wednesday Night Social $37.00/$42.00
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o Brooklyn Park Hoedown! $6.00
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o Weekend Ventures Packet will be sent
Please mail completed form to: Reach For Resources
1001 Highway 7 #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
Teen Programs (Ages 13-21)
Teen Bowling
Northwest
WHERE: Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
WHEN: Tuesdays
June 20 - August 8
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Tuesday
TIME:
FEE:
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
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West
WHERE: Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
WHEN: Mondays
June 19 - August 7
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Monday
TIME:
FEE:
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Teen Softball
Fun, non-competitive softball
games for teens! (formerly of the
Plymouth/Wayzata Youth Softball
Association)
WHERE: Porkers Lake Field
WHEN: Fridays
Jun 2 - Jul 28
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FEE: $25.00 Resident
$30.00 Non resident
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North Teen Explorers
We will explore your community by en-
joying activities like concerts, plays,
shopping, swimming, movies, and going
out to eat.
WHERE: Various North Metro
area locations
WHEN: Thursdays
Jun 22 - Aug 10
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non resident
Plus additional activity fee
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 20
Take 5 Respite
Do you need something fun to do dur-
ing your summer break? Come join our
respite to meet new friends, experience
recreation activities, and get out of the
house!
WHERE: Minnetonka High School
St Louis Park & Rec Center
WHEN: Mondays - Fridays
Jul 24 - Aug 11
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$65.00 per day plus $30 per
day for transportation*
*Transportation provided within a spe-
cific geographic location
Please call Tara for more informa-
tion or to receive a registration
packet at
TIME:
FEE:
West Teen Explorers
We will explore your community by en-
joying activities like concerts, plays,
shopping, swimming, movies, and going
out to eat.
WHERE: Various West Metro
area locations
WHEN: Thursdays
Jun 22 - Aug 10
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non resident
Plus additional activity fee
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 20
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Weekend Ventures
Weekend respite program for teens
aged 14-22. We will be spending the
weekend at a hotel in Shako pee and
then have all day Saturday to enjoy
Valleyfalr!
WHEN: Jun 2 - Jun 4
FEE: $350 for entire weekend
For more Information or for an
application, please call
Becca at 952-988-4178
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Adult Athletics
Adult Bowling
Join us for fun. non-
competitive bowling.
You will bowl two
games each week.
Northwest
WHERE: Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
WHEN: Tuesdays
Jun 20 - Aug 8
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Tuesday
TIME:
FEE:
Program Minimum 3. Maximum 10
WHERE:
TIME:
FEE:
Earle Brown Bowl
6440 James Cir N
Brooklyn Center
Sundays
June 18 - August 6
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $4.00 Per Sunday
WHEN:
Program Minimum 3. Maximum 10
West
WHERE: Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
WHEN: Mondays
June 19 - August 7
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FEE: $30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Monday
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Non-Competitive
Softball
Thank You
Basketball
Sponsors!
WHERE:
Harley Hopkins Fields
Hopkins
Thursdays
Starts Jun 8
6:30 - 8:00 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Four teams participated in the Reach
non-competitive basketball league
this winter and had a wonderful
time. Thank you to our generous bas-
ketball sponsors!
The Barbetta Family
Crystal VFW
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE
COMPETITIVE SOFTBALL
The Ridgedale YMCA is in charge of
this league. Please call Molly Skora to
register at 952-582-8264.
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Adult Social Programs
On the Town I
A social group for young adults, ages 18-
25, who are independent and would ffke to
explore their community. Meets fwice per
month.
TIME:
FEE
Various loca1ions in the Northwest
& West Suburbs
Every other Friday evening
Beginning Jun 23
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$15.00 Resident
$20.00 Non-resident
Plus adcfdional activity fees
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 15
WHERE:
WHEN:
On the Town II
A social group for adults, ages 26 - EfJ.
who can access the community
independently with minimal supervision.
Meets fwice per month.
WHERE: Various locations in the
Northwest & West Suburb..l
TIME:
FEE
Every other Saturday evening
Beginning Jun 17
Varies with activity
$15.00 Resident
$20.00 Non-resident
Plus adcfdional activity fees
WHEN:
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to all the latest hits! n
WHERE:
Friday Night Dances
Minnetonka High School
18301 Hwy 7
Fridays
Jun 16. Ju114, Aug 4
7:00 - 9:00 pm
$4.00 at the door
Brooklyn Park
Hoedown!
Go back in time to the 1900's with
Eidem Homestead in Brooklyn Park.
Tour the home and grounds, see the
live animals, enjoy a root beer float,
and dance to some great tunes!
WHERE: Eidem Homestead
4345 - 101 st Ave N
Brooklyn Park. MN
WHEN: Saturday. Aug 26
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
COST:
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 15
Note: Due to the growth of the On
the Town II program. we have added
a third group. Boundaries are as
follows:
On the Town II West - Minnetonka
On the Town II North - North of
Rockford Road. including parts of
Crystal. New Hope. and Plymouth
(east of 494). as well as the city of
Brooklyn Center
On the Town II South - South of
Rockford Road, including parts of
Crystal. New Hope, and Robbinsdale.
as well as the cities of Golden Valley,
St Louis Park. and Hopkins
WHEN:
TIME:
COST:
WHERE:
"Beat the Heat" Dance
Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Drive
Wednesday
Aug 16
7:00 - 9:00 pm
FREE for all Social Group
Participants
$4.00 at the door for all others
Club West (west metro) and Wednesday Night Social (northwest metro)are
social programs for adults age 18 and older. Meet new friends and visit with old
friends while enjoying games. dances, movies, bingo. etc.
Staff to participant ratio is 1: 10
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30 (for each program)
Wednesday Night Social
WHERE:
WHEN:
Crystal Community Center (and
other nearby locations)
Wednesdays
Jun21-Aug 16
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$37.00 Resident
$42.00 Non-resident
Plus additional activity fee
WHEN:
TIME:
COST:
Please see page 8 for
Registration Notes
and Information
Club West
WHERE:
WHEN:
Various locations
Wednesdays
Jun21-Aug 16
6:30- 8:30 pm. ~.
$37.00 Resident
$42.00 Non-resident
Plus adcfdlonal adlviIy fee
TIME:
FEE
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TIME:
FEE
Ticket to Ride Reminder... In order to receive Ticket to Ride services, you must be a member of our consortium
cities and live within the transportation boundaries established for your program (if you need more information regarding these
boundaries. please contact Tara or Becca at 952-988-4177). Your registration must be received in our office at least 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. .
7 To schedule transportation to the program, please call Dial-a-Ride at 952-474-7 441. ~
Parents Want to Know!
What is the role of a guardian for an
individual with a disability?
Guardianship is a means for families to
help an individual with a cognitive disabil-
ity make major life decisions. According
to Barbara Kleist, a local attorney, guardi-
anship may be necessary if an individual
lacks the capacity to make responsible
decisions in some or all areas of their life
and no less restrictive alternative exists.
Guardians may be any person who is will-
ing and able to make decisions that are
in the best interest of the individual under
guardianship.
In the case of individuals with mild or
borderline disabilities, a guardianship is
often limited and focuses on assisting the
individual in making major life decisions
such as where to live, what services are
needed and advocating when issues
arise. Guardians are appointed by the
court and charged to act in the individ-
ual's best interests. "It's generally not the
role of the Guardian to micromanage the
individual's life, rather they are to advo-
cate and encourage the individual to be
as self-sufficient as they are able," says
Kleist. In many cases the individual in
question is capable of making routine
day-to-day choices and decisions. The
guardian's job then, is to provide direc-
tion and support in key areas where the
individual may be vulnerable, such as:
1. Medical Decisions - This includes ensur-
ing access to healthcare, best treat-
ment alternatives, and managing
medication. This is particularly impor-
tant if the individual has both a disabil-
ity and mental health issues that require
medication, in which case the guard-
ian can monitor medication compli-
ance and possible side effects that
may impact the individual's self-
reliance.
2. Overseeing Contracts - People with
disabilities can be vulnerable to preda-
tory solicitations and other unscrupulous
sales practices, which may threaten
their financial stability. The guardian
should help the individual manage
leases, utility contracts, credit card of-
fers, solicitations via mail, telephone or
internet, service agreements and regis-
trations.
3. Application for Public Benefits - Under-
standing eligibility requirements and the
application processes for public benefits
can be daunting. A guardian is able to
complete applications on the individ-
ual's behalf for benefits such as SSI, Sec-
tion 8 housing, food stamps, and medi-
cal assistance. They are also able to
advocate for the individual and oversee
appeals processes in the event that the
individual is denied benefits.
4. Selecting Housing - Guardians can de-
termine the best housing placement for
the individual that ensures safety and
access to community services and sup-
ports.
5. Advocacy - Guardians should ensure
that the individual with a disability has
adequate supports for self-sufficiency in
the areas of employment, recreation,
and access to services.
While the guardian is the legal representa-
tive for the individual. they should make
decisions that encourage the maximum
level of self-reliance and remember that
the law requires they consult the individual
for input. The court will review guardian-
ship annually and an individual has the
right to petition for a change in guardian-
ship if they feel their best interests are not
being met. Occasionally, conflicts may
arise between the guardian and individ-
ual. the guardian and service providers, or
the individual and service providers. Kleist
recommends that guardians keep thor-
ough documentation in such situations, in
the event that they are required to sub-
stantiate their decisions before the court.
Guardianship, when conducted properly,
is an excellent tool for ensuring the safety
of a loved one, while preserving their self-
reliance to the highest extent possible. For
more information and resources about
assessing the need for guardianship con-
tact Reach for Resources at 952-988-4177.
A Home of Her Own
(Continued from page J)
ing her participation in the On the
Town II Social Group. The Life Skills
classes at Reach help her polish her
skills and make new friends, too.
Anne's family is so proud of how
far Anne has come. Her mother feels
that she is doing very well on her
own despite her disability and some
recent health concerns. "Anne is
learning things that she would never
have learned if she had stayed at
home," her mother says. Anne is also
very proud of her many accomplish-
ments. She feels that the best thing
about having her own place is the
independence it brings. Anne was
thrilled to report that the last time she
and Marsha cooked together, she
was able to do everything herself!
Registration Notes
And Information
. If you are a new participant In On
The Town, call Tara at (952) 988-
4176 for information and to sched-
ule an intake interview.
. Please Note: Participants may only
register for one social ~~~ram per
Qll9!1er. .... - -
. Please do not sign up unless you
will be able to attend!
. Summer registration begins May 2.
Fall registration will begin August 1 .
If you are concerned about your
chosen program filling up quickly,
please feel free to stop by the
Reach for Resources office to
complete a registration form in
person.
. Residents of our consortium cities
are given priority in registration.
Non-resident registrations will be
held until one week before the
start of the program.
. You will receive a letter confirming
your registration along with sched-
ules for all programs you have
been registered for at least one
week prior to start of program.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Reach for Resources
fonnerly West Hennepin Community Services, Inc.
1001 State Highway 7,#217
HopIdns,MN 55305 Address Service Requested
(952) 988-4177
Todd Hoftinan T15iP231
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POBox 147
ChantWlSSel'l, UN 55311-0147
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There are many ways you can help individuals with disabilities by supporting REACH
programs and services:
1. Special-Occasion Gifts: Honor a friend or loved one by making a special-
occasion gift in their name. These gifts are great for birthdays, anniv6!~<2ries, pro-
motions, and memorials.-~'
2. Monthly Giving Club: Hate writing checks? REACH now has a Monthly Giving
Club where we can electronically transfer any amount you choose from your
checking or savings account each month. At the end of the year you will receive
a summary report of your donations for tax purposes.
3. Planned Giving: When planning your estate, please consider designating REACH
as a beneficiary. Consult your attorney or tax advisor for more information.
4. United Way Campaigns: If your employer conducts an annual United Way cam-
paign, you can designate REACH as your recipient of choice. Just write "REACH
for Resources" in the appropriate pledge card section.
For more information about these and other giving options, contact Cyndi Bade at
952-988-4177 or cbade@reachforresources.org.
Your financial support helps provide support to those who need it mostl