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022795 CC Reg AgP . C:ITY COUNC:IL REGULAR MEET:ING C:ITY OF SHOREWOOD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1995 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD COUNC:IL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1 . CONVENE C:ITY COUNC:IL MEET:ING A. Roll Call Benson Malam McCarty Mayor Bean Stover B. Review Agenda C. Presentation by Excelsior Mayor John Anderson Regarding the "Our Youth Initiative" Program 2 . APPROVAL OF M:INUTES City Council Regular and Work Session Minutes - February 13, 1995 (Att.-#2 Minutes) 3 . CONSENT AGENDA - Motion to approve Consent Agenda &: Adopt Resolutions items on Therein: A. A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Tree Trimmer's License (Att.-#3A Proposed Resolution) B. A Motion Authorizing the Purchase of Budgeted Public Works Equipment C. A Motion to Approve a Shady Hills Area Watermain Loop Engineering Agreement (Att.-#3C Proposed Agreement Terms) D. A Motion Approving a Donation of $1,000 to 1995 4th of July Celebration as Budgeted (Att.~#3C Letter of Request) 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR (Presentations are limited to 3 minutes. No Council action will be taken.) 5 . PUBL:IC HEAR:ING 7: 30 P.M. 1995 ALLOCAT:ION OF URBAN HENNEP:IN COUNTY COMMUN:ITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of 1995 CDBG Funds (Att.-#5 Proposed Resolution) .. ' , C:ITY COUNC:IL AGENDA - FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Page 2 of 2 6 . Report .by Representative PLANN:ING Report on Comprehensive Plan Work Session and Consideration of the Planning Commission Recommendation on the Development Moratorium 7 . CONS:IDERAT:ION OF AN ORD:INANCE AMEND:ING SECT:ION 801.09 OF THE SHOREWOOD C:ITY CODE :IMPOS:ING SEASONAL WE:IGHT RESTR:ICT:IONS UPON THE USE OF STREETS OR H:IGHWAYS W:ITH:IN THE C:ITY ( At t . - # 7 Proposed Ordinance) 8 . D:ISCUSS:ION OF POL:ICY ISSUES 9 . ADM:INISTRATOR &: STAFF REPORTS A. Engineer'S Report on Water System Analysis - West Side B. Public Works' Report on Color for Pickup Trucks C. Report on Issue Priority Work Session 10. MAYOR &: C:ITY COUNC:IL REPORTS 11. ADJOURN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF CLA:IMS (At t . - # 11 ) <. " ... '. ,. CITY OF SHOREWOOD MAYOR Robert Bean COUNCIL Kristi Stover Bruce Benson Jennifer McCarty Doug Malam 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 . (612) 474-3236 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Kristi and Bruce will be absent from this meeting. .. Aqenda Item #lC: Excelsior Mayor John Anderson has asked for about 15 minutes to make a presentation to the Council on "Our Youth Initiative". ,I ! Aqenda Item #3A: This is an annual tree trimmer license which is approved by resolution. . Aqenda Item #3B: This motion authorizes the purchase of two pickup/snowplow trucks as budgeted. The total amount is $294 over budget. The low bid is Boyer Ford Truck. The enclosed memorandum should be reviewed for the discussion under Item #9B - Color of Pickup Trucks. Aqenda Item #3C: This resolution authorizes OSM to prepare the plans and specifications on an hourly basis for the Shady Hills area watermain loop as budgeted in the Capital Improvement Budget. The not to exceed figure is $2,000. Aqenda Item #3D: This is a motion authorizing a donation of $1,000 to the Fourth of July fireworks display in Excelsior as budgeted. A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore C:ITY COUNCIL MEET:ING OF FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Page 2 of 2 Aqenda Item #5: This is the required public hearing for the 1995 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The Council should hear the requests for funds and make a determination amending the enclosed resolution if necessary to be passed indicating where CDBG funds would be spent. Aqenda Item #6: The Planning Commission will report their recommendations to the City Council on the final Comprehensive Plan update document which will not likely be fully prepared until the first meeting in March. A copy of the moratorium ordinance is enclosed in the packet. No action is necessary if the moratorium is to end at the end of February. . Aqenda Item #7: This is basically a house-keeping resolution. These changes to our weight restriction ordinance is recommended by the Public Works Director. Aqenda Item #9A: John Peterson, Hydraulics Engineer from OSM, will be present to discuss with the Council the water system analysis they are undertaking. The entire system analysis is not completed, but the west side is. The east side analysis will be explained at the next meeting. Aqenda Item #9B: We are unable to get Shorewood's green color in pickup trucks for Public Works as we have in the past without an expenditure of $950 each. We are recommending that we accept white trucks and explore adding a green strip with the City logo at a later date. . Aqenda Item #9C: This is the report of the City Council's priority setting work session. FES 1 4 1995 CITY OF EXCELSIOR 339 THIRD STREET EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331 TELE: 612-474-5233 February 13, 1995 TO: CITY MAYOR COUNCil MEMBERS FROM: OUR COMMUNITY... OUR YOUTH initiative Municipal Government Representatives Janis Callison - Minnetonka City Council John E. Anderson - Excelsior Mayor ~ SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCil . As Municipal Government representatives, to the OUR COMMUNITY ... OUR YOUTH initiative in the Southeast Lake Minnetonka area, we are requesting time on your next City Council meeting agenda to make a 10 . 15 minute presentation. Municipal government comprises one of fourteen (14) stakeholder groups that have joined together to build a better community for young people today in order to create a better tomorrow for everyone. The Southeast Lake Minnetonka area has strong educational, family and neighborhood resources. But a coordinated effort is needed to ensure that every child is surrounded by the positive influences young people need to grow into healthy, responsible adults. We believe, that by working together in the OUR COMMUNITY ... OUR YOUTH initiative, that we can help the children in our community make the right choices at a time when the pressures to "give in" to the temptations have never been greater. It really does "take a whole village to raise a child". . Recent studies of suburban youth conducted by the Search Institute of Minneapolis show that the average youth in grades 6-12 has only about 16 of 30 developmental assets that are important for healthy development. These assets--crucial for developing caring, responsible, and productive citizensninclude: Strong families Adult relationships outside family Clear rules and guidelines Involvement in adult-supervised structured programs. The task facing our community is to create a community-wide commitment to ensure that these developmental assets become more common in the lives of our children and youth. With sufficient assets in place, our youth will be able to better withstand and cope with the temptations (Le. alcohol, tobacco, drugs) so prevalent in society today. We look forward to discussing, with your City Council, how we as a stakeholder group can continue to do our part in working together to help create a better present and future place for the youth of our community. We will contact your City Office for a specific meeting date and time on your next agenda. If you have questions please contact John Anderson at 470-3544 or Jan Callison at 935-7010. ~/C- t. CITY OF SHOREWOOD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDA Y, FEBRUARY 13, 1995 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Bean called the meeting to order at 7 :03 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Bean; Councilmembers Benson, Malam, and McCarty; Administrator Hurm, City Engineer Dresel, Acting City Attorney Martin, and Planning Director Nielsen. Councilmember Stover. Absent: B. Review Agenda Benson moved, McCarty seconded to approve the agenda for February 13, 1995. . Motion passed 4/0. C. Presentation of Plaque - Barbara Brancel Mayor Bean read a plaque expressing appreciation to Barbara J. Brancel for her 8 years of dedicated service to the City as Councilmember from 1987-1990 and as Mayor from 1991-1994. Ms. Brancel was unable to attend the presentation. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Work Session Minutes - January 19, 1995 B. City Council Regular and Work Session Minutes - January 23, 1995 McCarty moved, Malam seconded to approve the January 19, 1995 Council Work Session Minutes and the January 23, 1995 Regular Council Meeting Minutes and Work Session Minutes. Motion passed 4/0. . UPDATE ON GRANT Police Chief Young reported that a 3-year grant for up to $75,000 has been awarded to fund hiring a full-time police officer for the City of Shorewood. He described the eligibility requirements of the award and noted that supplemental required documents will be completed with the City Administrator. Bean explained that the position will serve Shorewood exclusively to f:Ll1 needs for traffic control, etc. in the City, under a Joint Powers agreement. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bean read the Consent Agenda for February 13, 1995. McCarty moved, Benson seconded to approve the Motions on the Consent Agenda and to adopt the Resolutions therein: A. RESOLUTION NO. 95-12, "A Resolution Granting a Conditional Use Permit for Additional Accessory Space to James Pennington," and a Motion to Approve a Building Moving Permit to James Pennington. 1f'b\ ' .~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 13, 1995 - PAGE 2 B. RESOLUTION NO. 95-13, "A Resolution Granting Variances to Gene Gopon. " C. RESOLUTION NO. 95-14, "A Resolution Granting a Conditional Use Permit for Additional Accessory Space to Steve Simon." D. Motion to Approve the Annual Half-Marathon Easy Race to Traverse the City-Sunday, May 8, 1995. E. Motion to Approve a Full-Time Employee Position at the City Liquor Store. F . Motion to Approve a Subordination of Repayment Agreement - Donald & Ann Moe. G. RESOLUTION NO. 95-15, "A Resolution Accepting Supplementary Agreement No.1, Old Market Road Sidewalk, City Project No. 94-2." Motion passed 4/0. 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR . George Harrison, 24710 Amlee Road, stated the local newspaper misquoted him with respect to the school bond referendum, clarified his position, objected to the timing of the referendum and suggested the Council work with the school board to conduct voting on such issues on regular election days. Harrison proposed that radio and print advertising for City-owned liquor stores be stopped immediately, that lease of the Tonka Bay liquor store be discontinued, and that the City sell all City-operated liquor establishments. Mr. Harrison stated it is inappropriate for the City to promote the sale of liquor as it sends an improper message to children. Harrison commented on the Comprehensive Plan update meetings and suggested the Plan be rewritten into a concise less repetitious format to make it understandable to developers and to make it easier to enforce. Harrison stated that the Plan should include elimination of the use of snowmobiles on the Shorewood portion of the trail in the interests of safety of residents. 5 . PARKS - Report by Representative McCarty reported on discussions of the Park Commission as detailed in its January 24, 1995 . meeting minutes. Hurm stated several positions are open on the Shorewood Park Foundation . Board of Directors for terms commencing in March 1995. 6. PLANNING - Report by Representative Commissioner Pisula expressed appreciation to the Councilmembers for their assistance in conducting the Comp Plan update information meetings and reported that approximately 150 residents attended. The Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Plan on February 21, 1995 at the Minnewashta School. Pisula reported on actions taken by the Commission as detailed in its February 7, 1995 meeting minutes. 7. CONSIDERA TION OF A SHOW DOG, SPECIAL PERMIT Hurm stated it appears the City's current ordinance regulating licensing of dogs requires review and revision. Acting City Attorney Larry Martin stated that the attorney's report on the kennel ordinance language has not been completed. However, he recommended that the special pennit license application of Sheila Evertz be approved with the condition that the licensee must comply with any revised applicable ordinance upon renewal of the license. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 13, 1995 - PAGE 3 Hurm directed attention to the American Kennel Club's Canine Legislation Policy Statement distributed by Ms. Evertz. He indicated the document will be reviewed in conjunction with the staffs preparation of a revised ordinance, along with ordinances of other cities and other pertinent information. Ms. Sheila Evertz explained that pet owners throughout the country are facing several issues and suggested that before changes are made to the City's ordinance, a task force of community members should be consulted. She inquired whether her special permit, if granted, would be grandfathered under a revised ordinance. Attorney Martin reiterated that grandfathering would not be permitted and compliance would be required upon renewal of any licenses. Benson moved, Malam seconded to approve Sheila Evertz' application for a special permit, expiring on December 31, 1995, allowing show dogs to be exempted from the per household limitation. Motion passed 4/0. The staff will prepare a revised ordinance for dog licensing for the Council's consideration at a future work session. . 8. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE - HOLIDAY COMPANIES, 19955 HIGHWAY 7 . Hurm directed the Council's attention to the Holiday Store's application for a license to sell non- intoxicating malt liquor at it's store on Highway 7, and noted that a similar application was previously denied by the Council. Bean inquired whether uses allowed under the P.D.D. for the shopping center affect this application. Nielsen explained that the sale of any type of liquor is prohibited at the family restaurant, but no reference is made in the P.D.D. covenants to other parts of the project. McCarty stated the perception created by the sale of liquor and gasoline by the same retailer is unacceptable and consistent Council action on such requests is important. Malam agreed that consistent Council action is necessary and noted the proximity of the high school to the Holiday Store. Benson stated that although the off-sale liquor store is also in the shopping center, the Holiday Store is a different type of retail business in that under-age customers are not restricted. Benson moved, McCarty seconded to deny the application of Holiday Companies for a non-intoxicating malt liquor license at 19955 Highway 7. Motion passed 4/0. 9. DISCUSSION OF POLICY ISSUES - None. 10. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS A. Engineer's Report on Drainage Issues on Minnetonka Drive Dresel updated the Council on drainage problems along Minnetonka Drive (detailed in his letter referencing Drainage on Minnetonka Drive-OSM File 5572.00) including associated complaints from homeowners in the area regarding standing water in their yards. Following discussion, the Council affirmed established policy wherein the City is responsible for street drainage and homeowners are responsible for lot drainage. The Council agreed that the City Engineer should prepare a report, at a cost of $1500, on the alternatives to solve the Minnetonka Drive drainage problem. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 13, 1995 - PAGE 4 B. Engineer's Report on Shady Island Bridge Repairs Dresel updated the Council on preliminary investigations of types of replacement bridges and funding sources available to replace the Shady Island Bridge which is near the end of its useful life (detailed in his 02-08-95 letter). $10,000 for preparation of a Feasibility Report on the matter is budgeted in the 1995 CIP. The Council agreed that Island resident participation should be included in the replacement planning process. C. Attorney's Report on Age Restrictions on Seasons Senior Development Acting City Attorney Martin reviewed City Attorney Keane's January 24, 1995 memorandum outlining the Federal Fair Housing Standards for Elderly Housing relating to the City's legal position with respect to a developer's request to lower the age floor from 62 to 55 years on a senior housing project within the City. The Federal Fair Housing Act provides for exemption from enforcement of its non-discrimination provisions. The developer must show a valid basis to request a reduction in the current age floor as outlined in the Act. Peter Boyer, developer of the Seasons senior project, reviewed work he has done to qualify for the . exemption by providing "significant facilities and services" to elderly occupants. Following discussion, the Council's consensus is that it is willing to consider a formal proposal prepared by the developer to lower the age requirement to 55 years at the Seasons senior housing development. The proposal must include a valid basis to request the reduction by showing the requisite percentage of "older persons" in each dwelling unit, along with special services and policies to evidence a clear intent to provide housing only for elderly persons, and a genuine commitment to serving the special needs of older persons. D. Attorney's Report on Language in Kennel Ordinance - Report not completed. E. Planner's Report on Compliance of Gideons Woods Development with PUD Requirements Nielsen reported on the status of the compliance of Gideons Woods development with the PUD requirements and noted that 95% of the project site has been cleaned up. George Harrison. 24710 Amlee Road. expressed concern on the ponding area. Dresel explained that the developer continues to explore this matter with the Watershed District. Harrison commented on tree replacement and preservation of the Gideon house on the site. . F. Discuss Temporary Permit for Charitable Fund Raising Events Nielsen explained the necessity for an ordinance regulating temporary, short-term charitable fund raising events. The Council agreed that such an ordinance should be drafted for review and consideration by the Planning Commission. 11. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS The Council congratulated Planning Director Nielsen on the 12th anniversary of employment with the City of Shorewood. Benson encouraged the public to attend the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update at 7:00 p.m.. Tuesday. February 21. 1995, at the Minnewashta Elementary School. The Council agreed to reschedule its February 16 work session to Thursday, March 9, 1995. . . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 13, 1995 - PAGE 5 12. ADJOURN TO WORK SESSION FORMAT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Benson moved, McCarty seconded to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:45 p.m. to a work session format, subject to approval of claims. Motion passed 4/0. During the work session, the Council considered City priorities for 1995 and discussed issues related to the Comprehensive Plan update (final copy attached to these minutes as Exhibit A). Mayor Bean adjourned the Work Session at 10:15 p.m. Motion passed 4/0. RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED, Arlene H. Bergfalk Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial ATTEST: ROBERT B. BEAN, MAYOR JAMES C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR . . 2/95 CONSENSUS PRIORITIES 1 2 Exhibit A 1995 ISSUES ISSUES City Street Policies: Special assessments on reconstruction, establish design criteria, and MSA Street designation Coordinate with the non-profit corporation, the construction of the senior community center at the Badger Park site Improve image/relations among cities Include tree preservation and replacement and site landscaping for all developments Make policy decisions necessary to implement the water system section of the Comprehensive Plan Order and prepare a feasibility report for a west end watertower Set aside land which is considered suitable for senior housing and rigorously pursue a senior housing project Update Shorewood's flood plain regulations (mandated) Update Shorewood's wetland code, including adjusting setbacks and requiring new construction to construct environmental ponds Adopt regulations regarding development on steep slopes Initiate negotiations for a new two year AFSCME agreement incorporating ideas developed through the new Shorewood Improvement Program Prepare a separate housing plan - including affordable housing issues Proactivity in affordable housing Ramifications of affordable housing legislation (be proactive) 2/95 3 4 1995 ISSUES Address problems associated with the County Road 19/Country Club Road intersection Continue to identify problem areas of the sanitary sewer system for televising, sealing and repair Develop an orientation package for new commission members and staff Finalize a decision on replacing the Public Works shed at the Badger well with a smaller building enclosing the well Fire Department - joint services strategy Improving administration technical efficiency (cost effective) Increase the provision of facilities and services on a joint use basis between units of government . Rethink budget philosophy Update the City's comparable worth pay plan Council - policy book Develop regulations which limit the extent of damage done to City streets by garbage trucks or initiate the process of establishing refuse collection districts, awarding contracts to low bidding private haulers Establish a Shorewood improvement program to address issues of motivation and . productivity of Shorewood employees including consideration of some form of merit pay Improve audio visual in chambers Improve communications - pamphlets (i.e. signs) Rescue response time Revisit the issue of allowing snowmobiles usage within the City Update ordinances related to filling, grading and excavating Update the City's zoning and subdivision ordinances ....f) . . . 2/95 5 6 7 1995 ISSUES Adopt criteria for when and how private streets may be constructed Consider an ordinance regulating chemical treatment such as lawn fertilizers and mosquito spraying Develop a commercial maintenance code Revise and update the planning commission ordinance Undertake a City visioning process Attempt to more fairly match mass transit service with taxation for mass transit Establish a policies and procedures manual Work on changing the sewer services method for charging for Inflow and Infiltration Work on transportation safety issues including Galpin Lake Road intersection realignment; close off Lake Linden Drive entrance to Highway 7; realignment of Seamans Drive and Yellowstone Trail; a Freeman park entrance from Highway 7 Work with Excelsior and the other southlake cities in reviewing the police contract and address discrepancy in police service requirements of the various cities Work with soccer, hockey and baseball youth organizations in providing additional facilities Address the issue of whether there should be lights installed at the softball fields in Freeman Park Develop a truth in housing code Update existing personnel relationship policy handbook Update shoreland recreational zoning district requirements Work with LMCD to identify a suitable location for public access to Lake Minnetonka . . C:ITY OF SHOREWOOD RESOLUT:ION NO. 95- A RESOLUT:ION APPROV:ING A L:ICENSE FOR A TREE TRIMMERS WHEREAS, the Shorewood City Code Section 305 provides for the annual licensing of tree trimmers in the City; and WHEREAS, said Section provides that an applicant submit a letter of intent and fulfill certain requirements concerning insurance coverage and pay licensing fee; and WHEREAS, the following applicant has satisfactorily completed this process and has submitted the requirements for the issuance of a License for Tree Trimmers. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Shorewood as follows: That a License for Tree Trimming be issued for a term from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995, to the following applicant: Permit # Firm Name Address 95-017 Davey Tree Expert Company 1500 N Mantua St p.o. Box 5193 Kent, Ohio 44240-5193 ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood this 27th day of February, 1995. Robert B. Bean, Mayor ATTEST: James C. Hurm, City Administrator/Clerk 1f3/t THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY CORPORATE OFFICE, 1500 N, MANTUA ST" P,O. BOX 5193, KENT, OHIO 44240-5193 TEL. 216-673-9511 J, W, JO'(, CHAIRMAN R. DOUGLAS COWAN, PRESIDENT & C, E. O. City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331-8927 SUBJECT: 1995 Business Ucense Gentlemen: January 31.1995 Enclosed is our check in the amount of $30.00, representing renewal of our 1995 Business License. When the requested license is issued, please direct it to my attention so that I may record its having been obtained prior to my sending it to our local people. If you have any questions regarding the above, please direct them to my attention. Sincerely, Terri Bortnik Tax Accountant TB/rs Enclosure . . To: James C. Hurm, City Administrator From: Don Zdrazil, Public Works Director Date: February 22, 1995 Re: Pickup Purchase and Color The Public Works Department has received three competitive bids for the replacement of two pickup/snowplow trucks. The lowest bidder for each truck being Boyer Ford Truck of Minneapolis. Two bids have been received for new snowplows for these trucks. The lowest bidder being Twin City Truck Equipment of Lakeville, MN: Truck 1 $19,760.00 Truck 2 $19,760.00 Plow 2,700.00 Plow 2,700.00 $22,460.00 $22,460.00 . Less Trade-In -8,400.00 Less Trade-In -4.000.00 $14,060.00 $18,460.90 Sales Tax 913.90 Sales Tax 1.199.90 $14,973.90 $20,660.80 TOTAL BOTH TRUCKS/PLOWS $34,633.80 Budgeted Amount 34,340.00 Difference $ 293.80 These trucks should be available to the City by Mayor June of 1995. The manufacturer does not at this time have the green color truck available and it cannot be ordered in a "fleet" color. The only option to us would be to have the dealer paint these trucks at the cost of $950.00 each. . Public Works recommends to accept the trucks "white" in color to strive to stay as close as possible to the budgeted amount. We are exploring adding a green stripe with City logo at a later date. LN/tln 4t35 A MOTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE SHADY HILLS WATER MAIN LOOP WHEREAS, the City Council has identified the design and construction of the Shady Hills Water Main Loop in the 1995 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and . WHEREAS, the City Council desires its City Engineering finn, OSM & Associates, to complete plans and specifications for this loop for winter bidding; and WHEREAS, OSM & associates agrees to complete said plans and specifications on an hourly basis not to exceed $2,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that OSM is hereby authorized and directed to . prepare plans and specifications for the Shady Hills Water Main Loop under the terms noted above. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNClL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota this 27th day of February, 1995. . #3't, . . . IIil historic ~Excelsior 9 \g9rs rt.~ - On the shores of Lake Minnetonka EXCELSIOR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE February 8, 1995 Mayor and Council Members City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 RE: 1995 4th of July Celebration t , . '. DEAR MA YOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: Plans for the South Lake 1995 4th of July celebration are under way. Fireworks will be launched from the waters of Lake Minnetonka with the assistance of Minnetonka Portable Dredging. The annual 2 kilometer and 10 kilometer foot races will begin at 8:00 a.m. The 20th running of the Excelsior Criterium bicycle race will be held later in the morning and in the evening The Sevilles are in concert. Food and beverage services will be availabie on the Commons. Our budget for fireworks last year was $11 ,000.00 and represented the largest show we have ever presented. This is a substantial increase from a decade ago when the cost of fireworks ran approximately $2,700.00. The total expenses for the 4th of July last year came to $16,640.00 - $1,540.00 of which was in police costs; $2,935.00 band and staging; $738.00 sanitation; and $342.00 in municipal permits. Our income for the 4th of July comes from four principal groups: municipalities, business contributors, general public, and merchandise. POST OFFICE BOX 32 · EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331 · PHONE (612) 474-6461 1f;3D -2- In 1994 the local municipalities generously supported the 4th of July with contributions in the following amounts: Deephaven Excelsior Greenwood Shorewood Tonka Bay $1,000.00 $1,200.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $ 400.00 $4,600.00 Businesses gave $5,900.00 and the public contributed $2,205.00. The remainder of the budget was paid for by the sale of souvenirs, parking, and tee shirts. . To assist in our budgeting for the upcoming 4th of July, I ask that your City place this matter on its agenda for consideration of your community's planned level of support for 1995. Should our fund raising efforts be more successful than last year, it is our intent to expend all excess dollars on a larger and more expansive fireworks display. In this way we hope to give the community more bang for its buck. The decision on increasing the size of the show will be made not later than June 15th. The Chamber of Commerce is pleased that the event is popular and well attended by the community, but anything can be improved upon, so we welcome your suggestions. I stand ready to answer any questions your community may have regarding the 4th of . July, and thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely, ~ EXCELSIOR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ~~J ~~ Mark W. Kelly, Chairman 7 4th of July Committee ~ CITY OF SHOREWOOD RESOLUTION NO. 95- A RESOLUTION APPROV:ING PROJECTED USE OF FONDS FOR 1995 (YEAR XXI) OF THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUN:ITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and . WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood has developed a proposal for the use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it, and held a public hearing on February 27, 1995 to obtain the views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin County housing and community development needs and the City's proposed use of $17,403.00 from the Year XXI Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Shorewood approves the following projects for funding from the Year Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for review and inclusion in the Year XXI Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. 1995 Year XXI: . Protect Southshore Senior Center Operation Housing Plan & Implementation of Affordable Housing Strategies Budaet $10,986.00 6,417.00 ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood this 27th day of February, 1995. ROBERT B. BEAN, MAYOR ATTEST: JAMES C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR #5 '..ll '" BOARD of DIRECTORS Tom Tlcen President Daralyn Peifer 1 st Vice President Marty Gurltz 2nd Vice President Bob Zagaros Secretary Ryan Schroeder Treasurer .walter Levesque Past President Bob Miller Member-at-Large Carla Pavone Member-at-Large Lucille Crow Karl Dansky Robert DeGheUo Jim Fisher Alison Fuhr .Tad Jude Leonard Kopp John Nelson Senator Gen Olson William G. Weiler John Young BenJamin F. Withhart Executive Director & C.E.O. . A United Way Supported Agency - \oJ recycled pape, SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES 10709 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 111, Minnetonka, MN 55305 541-1019 FAX 541-0841 January 31, 1995 Mayor Robert Bean and City Council Members City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN. 55331 Dear Mayor Bean and Council Members: Senior Community Services is requesting $ 10,986 for the 1995-'96 fiscal year from the City of Shorewood to support the Southshore Senior Center. This wouid amount to an increase of 3.4% over our request of last year, the same overall percentage increase in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds that is due the City. A budget is attached including the amounts requested from the other cities. Shorewood, along with the other cities that support the Southshore Senior Center, has continued to provide a very valuable service to its elderly residents. Dining, transportation and the meeting with friends, helps maintain the independence of the Center's participants in their respective communities for as long as possible. The prospect of a new Community I Senior Center for the area bodes well for the future. On behalf of the seniors, who are the real beneficiaries of your funds, many thanks for your past support. If you have any questions, or if the City Council would like to have an informational presentation, please let me know. Sincerely, .~" ,_ /~ ( .~\ -6~.. [. ;~ l!enjamin F. Withhart Executive Director cc: James Hurm, City Clerk I Administrator SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES - SOUTHSHORE SENIOR CENTER - 1995196 BUDGET 1/31/95 EXPENSES Personnel Center Coordination 23,298 Cook 4,430 Van Driver 5,023 Taxes & Benefits 6,550 Sub-total Personnel 39,301 Dining Program Food & Supplies 12,800 Professional Fees 549 Supplies 440 Phone 1,664 Postage 355 Space 4,000 Insurance 1,270 Equipment 96 Printing & Publications 775 Travel 737 Van-lnsurance/Gas/Repairs/Maintenance 5,500 Conferences & Training 412 Memberships 85 Mise 122 Depreciation 1,679 Program Support 7,-113 TOTAL EXPENSES $76,898 REVENUES Senior Community Services United Way of Minneapolis 14,805 West Metro Coord. Transportation (1118) 3,200 Van Donations 1,200 Agency Self Support-Contributions/grants 1,913 Volunteers of America Title mc 12,800 Calvery Lutheran Church (partial) In-kind Space 2,932 Sub-total 36,850 Southshore Cities Chanhassen 5,170 Deephaven 9,556 Excelsior 8,964 Greenwood 1,640 Shorewood 10,986 T onka Bay 3,732 Sub-total (CDBG requests) 40,048 TOTAL REVENUES $76,898 -..., .,......- . . ..., ,or-' February 8, 1995 ~C\3 II.. \995 S[!/ourn adult day program city of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Attn: Jim Hurm Dear Mr. Hurm & City Council Members, . Sojourn is a community based adult day program, an alternative to nursing home placement, in it's tenth year of serving the frail and elderly and their families in West suburban Hennepin County. Our continued growth indicates the increasing need for this service which allows the elderly to remain living independently in their familiar community. Sojourn has been awarded a 25 passenger Wheel Chair equipped vehicle from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to be delivered by the fall of 1995. The Minnesota Department of Transportation grant for this vehicle covers 80% of it's cost of $38,000, with a 20% match of local funds. Sojourn respectfully requests that the city of Shorewood make a generous contribution toward the $8,000 local portion due for this vehicle. . The residents of the City of Shorewood would be able to offer the vehicle to both the public and private groups of its citizens for group use. We sincerely hope that the city of Shorewood will strongly consider our proposal and continue to support Sojourn's efforts to serve the older residents of the community. sincerely, '4 /J1!1, CJtUw; o/r:-l.4; l~ltjtf7V'- "I / Sally Grathwol Hebson Executive Director . . .. . . . .. .. .. . ~ . .. .. .. , , . . , .. .. .. " .. . . ~ ~ ~ Sojourn 4497 Shoreline Drive Spring Park, MN 55384 Phone: 471-6080 ORDINANCE NO. 295 CITY OF SHOREWOOD AN INTERIlVI ORDINANCE ADOPTING A lVIORATORIUiVI ON REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD The City Council of the City of Shorewood (City Council) does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Definitions. The following terms whenever used In this Ordinance shall be interpreted to mean: . Subdivision. The division or separation by plat, registered land survey, or metes and bounds description of an area, parcel, or tract of land into three or more parcels, tracts or lots for transfer of ownership or for residential, commercial, or other use or combination thereof. For purposes of this Ordinance, the term subdivision shall not include the separation or division of a parcel, tract, or lot for the purpose of attachment to contiguous parcels, tracts, or lots, provided that no residual parcel, tract or lot is left unattached. . Section 2. Intent. It is the intent of this interim ordinance, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.355, subd. 4, to allow the City of Shorewood sufficient time to complete the update of its comprehensive plan. This interim ordinance is adopted for the purpose of protecting the planning process, the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and property of the City of Shorewood. Section 3. Temporary Prohibition_ Pending the completion of the update of the comprehensive plan, no application shall be accepted, processed, or approved for a subdivision within the City of Shorewood. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication and shall remain in effect until March 1, 1995, unless extended by adoption of resolution on or before that date. 4t/P Ordinance No. 295 Page 2 of 2 Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City Shorewood this 26th day of September, 1994. ATTEST: ~t\.M t 1Avvvv1 Jame() C. Hurm, City Administrator By: . . CITY OF SHOREWOOD ORDINANCE NO. 297 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 801.09 OF THE SHOREWOOD CITY CODE IMPOSING SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS UPON THE USE OF STREETS OR HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE CITY The City Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, ordains: Section 1: Section 801.09 of the Shorewood City Code IS amended as follows: . Subd. 5. Exemption from Provisions: The following streets or highways within the City are specifically exempted from the provisions of Subd. 2 of this section: Eureka Road - Highway 7 to Smithtown Road Murray Hill Road Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA, this 27rd day of February, 1995. . Robert B. Bean, Mayor ATTEST: James C. Hurm, City Administrator $1 . . Orr Schelen ~erpn& AsSociates, Inc. 300 Park Place East 5775 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55416-1228 612-595-5775 1-800-753-5775 FAX 595-5774 Engineers Architects Planners Surveyors February 22, 1995 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Re: Water System Analysis OSM File 5572.04 Dear Mayor and Council Members: I will not be able to attend the February 27, 1995 Council Meeting. Instead, Mr. Jon Peterson from our Special Projects Team (hydraulics) will be on hand to discuss the water system analysis that is currently under way. Specifically, Jon will have some graphic displays that illustrate the effects of "numeric" modelling of the Boulder Bridge Water System. Jon bas looked at the following: ~ The current system under varying water demands (average day use, peak day use, fire demand, etc.); ~ The current system plus the potential developments on the west side under varying water demands; ~ The above systems with and without a tower hooked to the system. The output of these numeric models are graphical pressure "contours" of each simulation. Jon is in the process of completing similar analyses on the entire City water system. We bring this to your attention now so that any questions, comments, or concerns that you may have can be addressed in the final report Sincerely, Joel A Dresel, P.E., L.S. City Engineer cc: Jon Peterson, OSM #9A Equal Opportunity Employer -1-'-" ,~ T \'\~ ".. .. 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Rethink budget philosophy Update the City's comparable worth pay plan Council - policy book Develop regulations which limit the extent of damage done to City streets by garbage trucks or initiate the process of establishing refuse collection districts, awarding contracts to low bidding private haulers Establish a Shorewood improvement program to address issues of motivation and . productivity of Shorewood employees including consideration of some form of merit pay Improve audio visual in chambers Improve communications - pamphlets (i.e. signs) Rescue response time Revisit the issue of allowing snowmobiles usage within the City Update ordinances related to filling, grading and excavating Update the City's zoning and subdivision ordinances .." ' . . 2/95 5 6 7 1995 ISSUES Adopt criteria for when and how private streets may be constructed Consider an ordinance regulating chemical treatment such as lawn fertilizers and mosquito spraying Develop a commercial maintenance code Revise and update the planning commission ordinance Undertake a City visioning process Attempt to more fairly match mass transit service with taxation for mass transit Establish a policies and procedures manual Work on changing the sewer services method for charging for Inflow and Inflltration Work on transportation safety issues including Galpin Lake Road intersection realignment; close off Lake Linden Drive entrance to Highway 7; realignment of Seamans Drive and Yellowstone Trail; a Freeman park entrance from Highway 7 " Work with Excelsior and the other southlake cities in reviewing the police contract and address discrepancy in police service requirements of the various cities Work with soccer, hockey and baseball youth organizations in providing additional facilities Address the issue of whether there should be lights installed at the softball fields in Freeman Park . Develop a truth in housing code Update existing personnel relationship policy handbook Update shoreland recreational zoning district requirements Work with LMCD to identify a suitable location for public access to Lake Minnetonka .. ~ . CKNO 15452 15453 15454 15455 15456 15457 15458 15459 15460 15461 15462 15463 15464 15465 15466 15467 15468 15469 15470 15471 15472 15473 15474 15475 15476 15477 15478 15479 15480 15481 15482 15483 15484 15485 15486 15487 15488 15489 15490 15491 15492 . CHECK APPROVAL LISTING FOR FEBRUARY 27, 1995 COUNCIL MEETING CHECKS ISSUED SINCE FEBRUARY 10, 1995 TO WHOM ISSUED PURR:6E PETTY CASH CASH FOR OPERATION - L1Q III COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE JAN SALES TAX JOHN KOPISCHKE REIMB EXEMPT EMP CELLULAR ONE CELLULAR PHONE ACCESS MINNCOMM PAGING FEB PAGER THERESA NAAB SEC 125 REIMB BRADLEY NIELSEN SEC 124 REIMB NORDBERG CONSULTING EXCEL TRAINING NORTHER STATES POWER UTILITIES PEPSI MISe US WEST COMMUNICATIONS BELLBOY CORP L1Q/BEER & MISC INV/SUPPLlES BOYD HOUSER CANDY & TOBAC MISe EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO BEERlMISC GRIGGS, COOPER&CO LIO/WINE/MISC/L1Q & WINE INV HONEYWELL PROTECTION SECURITY SYSTEM MAINT HOOPS TRUCKING FRBGHr JOHNSON BROS LIQUOR CO WINE MARK VII BEERlMISC PAUSTIS & SONS WINE INVENTORY PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS L1QUORIWIN8WINE INVENTORY QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS CO LIO/WINE/L1Q, WINE & BEER INV WORLD CLASS WINES, INC WINE FIRST STATE BANK FED/FICA TAX PEPA PERA ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 DEFERREDCOMP CITY COUNTY CREDIT UNION PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CHILD SUPPORT-C DAVIS ANOKA CTY SUPPORT/COLLECT CHILD SUPPORT -C. SCHMID MN DEPT OF REVENUE STATE TAX WITHHELD BROWNING FERRIS IND FEB RECYCLING - TB LIQUOR KATHLEEN HEBERT SEC 125 REIMB JAMES HURM MILEAGE/ENT EXP JMS COMPANIES TENANT IMPROVEMENTS MADISON/MARQUEITE MAl NT/REAL ESTATE TAX-FEB MINNEAGASCO UTILITIES BRADLEY NIELSEN SEC 125 REIMB NORTHERN STATES POWER UTILITIES JOSEPH PAZANDAK SEC 125 REIMB/MILEAGE SW SUBURBAN BROADCASTING ADVERTISING US WEST COMMUNICATION Page 1 AMOUNT $600.00 6,321.00 29.17 11.06 14.38 50.00 100.00 360.00 700.71 43.10 48.93 2,777.79 338.40 3,004.35 11,473.62 40.00 22.40 251.12 1,692.01 704.99 2,707.33 5,315.67 337.68 7,185.39 2,174.60 839.98 462.00 92.50 139.44 1,196.15 31.35 192.31 67.87 45,231.05 769.21 47.00 100.00 2,274.67 265.04 . . CKNO 15493 15494 15495 15496 15497 15498 15499 15500 15501 15502 15503 15504 15505 15506 15507 15508 15509 CHECK APPROVAL LISTING FOR FEBRUARY 27, 1995 COUNCIL MEETING CHECKS ISSUED SINCE FEBRUARY 10, 1995 TO WHOM ISSUED BEVERLY VON FELDT TOTAL REGISTER SYSTEMS HOLIDAY COMPANIES BELLBOY CORP MIDWEST COCA-GOLA MARC ANDERSON EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO GRIGGS, COOPER & CO HONEYWELL PROTECTION JOHNSON BROS LIQUORS LAKE REGION VENDING L1NDERHOLM TRUCKING MARK VII PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS UNITED ASSEMBLY & SVC INC UNIVERSAL LIGHTING PlJRFQSE MILEAGElPARKlNG SUPPUES REFUND UQ UCENSE APP FEE UQUORIMISaSUPPUES MISC DATA ENTRY BEERlMISC UQUORIWINElMISC INSTALlATION/MONITORING WINE MISC FREIGHT BEER/MISC WINE L1QUORIWINE/BEER LABOR SUPPlJES TOTAL CHECKS ISSUED Page 2 AMOUNT $27.44 184.23 50.00 2,925.39 70.11 432.15 475.05 2,309.80 2,023.19 4,037.56 467.88 100.00 1,930.50 616.30 423.14 75.00 11 2.98 CITY OF SHOREWOOD CHECK APPROVAL LIST FOR FEB. 27. 1995 COUNCIL MTG CHECf<:J:!: VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT . (~MOUNT 15510 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AGENT FEES/REPORTING CGS WATER DE 15511 (~RT',t.,IORKS SUPPLIES PLANNING 15512 JEFF REINHART DBA JANUARY JANITORIAL MUN BLDG 15513 BUSINESS HEALTH SERVICES TRAINING ZDRAZIL/NICCUM -------- 15514 CHAMPION AUTO STORE J:!:344 SHOP SUPPLIES CITY GAR 75.00 29.71 260.00 30,.00 8.24 15515 CHANHASSEN LAWN AND SPORT EQUIP MAINT CITY GAR 28.70 EQUIP MAINT PUB WKS 6.02 *** TOTAL FOR CHANHASSEN LAWN AND 34.72 GEN GOV'T .1.12 .4 3.~'S MUN BLDG 146.25 TRAF CON 57.98 CITY GAR 50.00 15516 COORDINATED BUSINESS SYST .5517 CROSSTOI,t.,lN--OCS, INC.. COPIER SUPPLIES COFFEE 15518 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION RELAMP SEMAPHORES 15519 MN DEPT OF REVENUE HAZ WASTE BASE TAX 15520 ERICKSON. ROLF E_A. ASSESSOR FEES ASSESSOR SUPPLIES *** TOTAL FOR ERICKSON, ROLF E.A. PROF SER 3,449_05 PROF SER 151.85 3,600.90 15521 FINA FLEET FUELING FUEL CITY GAR 15522 FRONTIER ELECTRIC REPAIR LITES AT CATHCART PARKS & 15523 GOVEI~NING SUBscr~ I PT I ON F I r'~Af..J,CE ~5524 HOPKINS PARTS COMPANY 309..00 1.100.00 9.00 SHOP SUPPLIES SHOP SUPPLIES *** TOTAL FOR HOPKINS PARTS COMPAN CITY GAR 171.49 PUB WKS 54.~0 225.59 15525 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP FEE- T. NAAB GEN GOVT 15526 J.H. LARSON ELECTRICAL CO BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES MUN BLDG 15527 KEN JARCHO INSURANCE INS - LIQ .1 15528 LA NO EQUIPMENT, INC. PUB I/JKS EQUIP t''ifHNT 15529 M C I TELECOMMUNICATIONS JAN LONG DISTANCE MUN SLOG 15530 MIDWEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES GEN GOVT 15531 MIDWEST MAILING SYSTEMS USPS POSTAGE RATE CHANGE GEN GOVT 1'-:: t:: '4'" _I..,.} v"::'" MEMBERSHIP - A. ROLEK FINANCE MHJ.i',J,ESOTA GFOA 15533 MINNESOTA MAYORS ASSOC. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP R.8EAN COUNCIL Page 3 65..00 2.5() .. 28 2,376.00 32'7 14 22 11.26 62.55 94.53 15.00 20..00 CITY OF SHOREWOOD CHECK APPROVAL LIST FOR FEB. 27, 1995 COUNCIL MTG CHECK~ VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT --.------ --.--------.--------------- -.---------.-------------- -------- ----------- 15534 MUNITECH, INC. MARCH MAINT M(~i~CH Mf~ I r-n *** TOTAL FOR MUNITECH, INC. 15535 NAVARRE TRUE VALUE BLDG SUPPLIES/MAINT BLDG SUPPLIES/MAINT BLDG SUPPLIES/MAINT BLDG SUPPLIES/MAINT BLDG SUPPLIES/MAINT *** TOTAL FOR NAVARRE TRUE VALUE 15536 CK VALUE LIFT ST ~8 NORTHERN WATER WORKS SUP 15537 .,-::r::'7.Q ......1....."""'--' OIL-AIR PRODUCTS, INC. EQUIP t'1fUNT PEPSI COLA COMPANY POP MACHINE RENTAL 15539 POMMER COMPANY, INC. PARK COMM NAMEPLATES 15540 POTTS, KENNETH N. JAN PROSECUTIONS 15541 RICHARD L. VOIGT JR., PE CONSULTING ENGINEERING 15542 SO LK MTKA PUB SAFETY DEP MARCH PAYMENT 15543 TIME SAVER OFF SITE SEC MINUTES MINUTES *** TOTAL FOR TIME SAVER OFF SITE 15544 TONKA PRINTING CO. .5545 Ur-HVEF<SITY OF MINNESOTA PAPER WATER DE 4,030.00 SEWER DE 2,170.00 6,200.00 PARKS & 32.72 PARKS & 11.72 CrTY GAR 99.19 MUN BLDG 9.46 MUN BLDG 21.14 174.23 SEI/oJER DE 1,709.24 PUB WKS 21.,.39 MUN BLDG .L1 .=:,3 GEN GOVT 2,1.48 PROF SER 1,458.33 SEWER DE 11,665.72 POLICE P 35,301.75 GEN GOVT 98.25 PLANNING 65.50 163.75 GEN GOVT 8.47 TREE INSP-LUGOWSKI/DAVIS TREE MAl 15546 W.W. GRAINGER, INC EQUIP MAINT 15547 WATER PRO r1A nn 15548 WILLIAMS STEEL AND HARDWA PARK BLDG MAINT 15549 MN SUN PUBLICATIONS LEGAL PUBLISHING *** TOTAL CHECKS FOR APPROVAL *** TOTAL CHECK APPROVAL LIST Page 4 220.00 WATER DE 108.97 WATER DE 51.12 PARKS & 76.06 GEN GOVT 185.52 66,648.14 182,388.96 C H i::. C K. H E (; I :.i r '-' '::.: f...... C:HECK CHEC}<. ,:: (....r:::;J 1_ C,'y' E E r..!(:~r1E C: }-l E C:}( (: ~ul E: C: ~<. T"{PE DATE NUr-i8ER HUMBEF~ l'~MOU1",jT C0i1 2 21 95 120 R08Ef~T B. BEAN 2(,)9137 230.87 COM ? 21 <j.S 125 BRUCE E. BENSON 209138 184.70 COM 2 21 9=1 165 r1ATTHEI/~ " BOEHLKE 2()9139 97.61 H. COM /" 21 Qi.': 3~5() Tli''iOTHY J. CRU I C:<. SHANK 20',;0140 (~~4 .. 32 ~ ~. __I C0i1 2 21 9.5 37S. JODI A.. DALLMAN 209141 13S, .. ':;;6 COM 2 21 9S 500 CHARLES ('". DAVIS 209142 693.34 ~. Cm1 ~ 21 ':;-1.5 T1S .J ~;i1E:3 C. E(~:'<.IN3 209143 761. 74 COM ,-. 21 '0<:: 870 !<_ELL Y :=LANAGAt'J 209144 272.8.1 , ..J COf'i ""' 21 9.5 915 Jf\SON Ip) . FR(~NI<, 209145 27.70 ..<:. C0i1 '"' 21. 9S 1001 JOHN M. FRUTH 209146 76.76 ..:::. COivj 2 21. 95 111S Al'1Y L GR:~Hr~ 209147 205.51 C011 '"' 21 95 1170 M,:;RLENE ~.. H(-~PTONSTALL 209148 444.70 ..t. COM 2 21 95 1,17S AU;N S HASKINS 209149 82..57 COM '"' 21 95 1190 KATHLEEN A. HEBERT 209150 558.40 ..t. COM '"' 2l 95 ll95 P:~UL T. HEGG 209151 84.68 k COM 2 21 '01': 1400 PATRICI(~ R. HELGESEN 209152 861.81 , ...J . COi'1 ,., '"'1 9.5 1415 SH,~lplr'! D. HEMPEL 209153 239.39 ""- L COM 2 21 95 1550 .JAMES C. HURM 209154 1619.93 Cm1 2 21 95 ,1601 8RI(~N 0.. J,::;KEL 209155 L18..20 COM ~, 21 9-5 1700 JEFFREY (-4 .. JEi-.!SEN 2091,56 "737 .. 39 ~ Cm1 ,., 21 9.5 1800 DEc-JNIS 0.. JOHt'lSON 209157 797.18 - COf1 2 21 9.5 1950 M~;RT I 1'! L. JONES 209158 171.75 COM .-. 21 95 2100 IAi I LL I (:;M F. JOSEPHSON 209159 632.19 k COM 2 21 95 2201 MARK R. KARSTEN 209160 76.83 Cm1 .-. 2l 9.5 22.12 M,:;R'y' BETH KNOPIK 20916.1 38.79 ..t. COM 2 21 95 2250 JASON c-1- KOERTING 209162 93.15 Cm1 "") 21 95 2265 TRf:;CI (~.. KOOI 209163 96.97 ""- COM 2 2.1 95 2270 JOHN T. KOPISCHKE 209164 137.37 COM ,., 2J. 9.5 2500 SUS(~N 1'1.. U~ TTERNER 209165 264.59 ""- COM "") 2l 9.5 2555 TAMMY E LENZEN 209166 ,120 . 97 .. COM 2 21 95 2750 i~LEJ< E: .. LOCKOVITCH 209167 62.60 Cm'i 2 2l 95 2800 JOSEPH 0 LUGOWSKI 209168 819.56 I . COM .-. 2.1 95 2875 DOUGU;S .J. MALAM 209169 184.70 . .L COM 2 2J. 95 2930 JENNIFER T. MCCARTY 209170 182.05 COM 2 21 95 3000 THERESA L. NAA8 20917l 642.58 COM .-. 21. 95 3.100 LAWRENCE A. NICCUM 209172 954.27 ..t. COM 2 21 95 3400 BRADLEY J. NIELSEN 209173 .1070.10 COM 2 21 95 3500 JOSEPH E. PAZANDAK 209174 1087.59 COM 2 2l 95 3530 SANDRA R. PETERSEN 209175 .194.81 COM 2 21 95 3600 DANIEL J. RANDALL 209176 977.77 COM 2 2l 95 3620 i'H CHOLE K. REH'JH,~RDT 209177 95..28 COM 2 2l 95 3701 BRIAN M. ROERICK 209178 136.24 COM ,." 21 9S 3800 AU:; N .J.. ROLEK 209179 ll86.39 ..t. COM 2 21 9S 3890 JOSEPH P. SAYER 209180 187.00 COM 2 2l 95 3900 CHRISTOPHER E. SCHMID 209181 4.1l.60 C0I1 2 21 95 3910 R CONR(~D SCHMID 209182 146.83 COM 2 2.1 95 4500 KRIST! STOVER 209183 .184. 70 COM '"' 21 95 4600 BEVERLY .J. '.ION FELDT 209184 605.96 ..t. COM '"' 21 95 4750 RALPH A. IAiEHLE 209185 625.28 ..t. COM 2 2l 95 4780 U~URENCE A. WHEELOCK 209186 170.90 COM 2 2l '0': 4900 DEf:;N H. YOUNG 209187 656.84 .' ..:J COM 2 2l 95 5000 DONALD E. ZDRAZIL 209188 1231.35 **** TOT (~LS**** 21722.58 Page 5 "\ ,Aoo CITY OF SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDA Y, FEBRUARY 7, 1995 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 8:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Borkon called the meeting to order at 8: 10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Borkon; Commissioners Foust, Pisula, Rosenberger, and Turgeon; Council Liaison Benson; Planning Director Nielsen. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Pisula moved, Turgeon seconded to approve the January 3, 1995 Commission meeting minutes with deletion of the word "hearing" at the end of the sentence in paragraph 4, page 1; deletion of first "the" in line 3, paragraph 7, page 3; and correction of the second to the last sentence in paragraph 8, beginning on page 3, continuing to page 4, to read: "Nielsen reiterated that the staff used a liberal estimate...to be replaced versus that remainin2 and explained..." Motion passed 5/0. (Correction underlined.) 1. 8:00 PUBLIC HEARING . SETBACK VARIANCE, VARIANCE TO EXPAND A NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE AND HEIGHT VARIANCE Applicant: Location: Richard Kowalsky 5740 Christmas Lake Point Chair Borkon announced the case. Nielsen reported that Mr. Kowalsky requested that action on his application be tabled in order that additional information on issues raised in the February 1, 1995 staff report may be provided to the staff and Commission. Nielsen reviewed the applicant's proposal to build a 2-car detached garage and to add on to his home at 5740 Christmas Lake Point. Because the house and property do not comply with current zoning requirements in several ways, the proposed work requires several variances. In fact, Nielsen pointed out that the narrowness of the lot and the required setbacks result in a very small buildable area, consequently anything done to the property requires a variance. Nielsen described the additions proposed to the home and changes to the deck systems as detailed in the 02-01-95 staff report. Excluding decks, the house will be enlarged from 2513 to 3648 square feet. Nielsen noted that in 1992, the applicant was granted variances for a remodeling project which was subsequently rejected by the applicant because of cost and dissatisfaction with the design. Using a model provided by the applicant, Nielsen reviewed how the elements of the applicant's plan conform to variance criteria, including the provision allowing use of an "average setback" in certain circumstances, and described staff recommendations associated with the screen porch, the loft, and lot hardcover (detailed in the 02-01-95 staff report). ' Nielsen recommended approval of the variances to build the garage and the bedroom addition as proposed, that the screen porch and room beneath it and the loft level be deleted, and construction of a screen porch on the southerly deck behind the average setback line be considered favorably. This recommendation recognizes that smaller substandard lots do not support large structures and use of the average setback recognizes the character of the existing ueighborhood and allows the ....., ?' PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 7, 1995 - PAGE 2 applicant to make reasonable use of the property. Additional information to be provided by the applicant will determine the "average setback." Mr. Richard Kowalsky stated Nielsen's presentation depicted his application and related issues fairly. He stated the house is obscured on the heavily wooded site as shown on the model. Kowalsky requested that consideration of the application be tabled in order that additional design work may be completed to address the staff issues. Chair Borkon opened and closed the public hearing at 8:35 p.m., there being no comments from the public and acknowledged receipt of letters from John and Bev Koepcke and James and Carolyn Peterson supporting approval of the application. Nielsen referred to an additional letter received, but not yet circulated to the Commissioners. The Commissioners considered the application. Foust inquired whether a variance to exceed 2 stories has been granted in the past. Nielsen stated that none have been granted during his employment and explained the provisions of the ordinance relating to stories allowed to be built. Foust requested code clarification that recognizes the uniqueness and character of the lot. Nielsen reviewed the considerations pertaining to uniqueness of the lot acceptable under the code. Foust noted the topography of the lot tends to minimize the height of the proposed additions. Turgeon complimented the applicant on the proposed remodeling plans including retention of trees and vegetation. She inquired whether conditions imposed on the variance granted in 1992 may be applicable to this request. Nielsen explained that additional landscaping may be required and stated that the previous application involved considerable excavation, whereas this did not. Rosenberger requested further information as to why the applicant did not proceed with the project as previously approved. Kowalsky stated the reasons the project . was not begun included dissatisfaction with the design and the need for manual excavation made it fmancially unacceptable. Nielsen reiterated that additional information from the applicant will further detail the need for fill and further landscaping. Pisula complimented the applicant on the project and stated he would not favor acceptance of the fourth story (loft). Borkon agreed that the loft is a concern. Turgeon and Borkon indicated additional information on the screened porch plans is needed. Rosenberger moved, Turgeon seconded to table to March 7, 1995, consideration of the application of Richard Kowalsky for setback variances, variance to expand a nonconforming structure, and height variance, at 5740 Christmas Lake Point. Motion passed 5/0. 2. 8:15 PUBLIC HEARING - C.U.P. TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING ON A SUBSTANDARD LOT IN THE SHORELAND DISTRICT Applicant: Location: John Hannigan 4370 Enchanted Point Chair Borkon announced the case. Nielsen reviewed Mr. Hannigan's application for a conditional use permit to build a single-family residence on property located at 4370 Enchanted Point (detailed in Nielsen's 02-05-95 staff report). A C.U.P. is required because the lot which is triangular in shape does not conform with requirements of the R-1C/S zoning district in which it is located. The property contains 18,347 square feet of area fronting on Enchanted Point and Enchanted Lane. Nielsen described how the property complies with criteria for determining whether or not a substandard lot is buildable. Based on staff analysis, Nielsen recommended approval of the applicant's request for a conditional use permit to construct the single family residence. Mr. John Hannigan, the applicant, was not present at the meeting. r,. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 7, 1995 - PAGE 3 Chair Borkon opened and closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. there being no comments from the public. Rosenberger moved, Pisula seconded to recommend to the Council that it approve the request of John Hannigan for a conditional use permit to build on a substandard shoreland lot at 4370 Enchanted Point, subject to the staff recommendations. Motion passed 5/0. The Council will consider the recommendation at its February 27, 1995 meeting. 3. 8:30 PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDER ZONING CODE AMENDMENT REGARDING SWIMMING POOL FENCE REQUIREMENTS Turgeon moved, Rosenberger seconded to table to March 7, 1995 consideration of a zoning code amendment regarding swimming pool fence requirements. Motion passed 5/0. The Commissioners considered a suggestion that residents adjacent to nonconforming properties be mailed a notice advising them of the public hearing on the ordinance amendment. Rosenberger moved, Turgeon seconded to approve sending notification of the 03- 07-95 public hearing on the zoning code amendment regarding swimming pool fence requirements to property owners adjacent to properties identified as nonconforming to the current code. Motion passed 5/0. 4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR - None. 5. REPORTS Council Liaison Benson expressed apprecIatIOn to the Commission for its work on the Comprehensive Plan update and the successful public presentations at meetings held recently at City Hall. Commissioners interested in attending the Institute of Planners classes offered this spring should complete a registration form. Foust reported on the Minnesota Association of Cable Television Administrators' meeting he attended recently as Shorewood's representative. A public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update will be conducted at the Commission's next meeting on February 21, 1995 at the Minnewashta Elementary School. 6. ADJOURNMENT Turgeon moved, Rosenberger seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion passed 5/0. Following the meeting, the Commissioners extensively reviewed residents' comment sheets regarding the proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan as presented at meetings at City Hall on January 30-31 and February 6-7, 1995. (This informal session began at 9:15 and concluded at 10:50 p.m.). RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED Arlene H. Bergfalk Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial ASSETS Assets are factors promoting positive teenage development. These assets may result from" external" factors such as positive relationships in fami- lies, friendship groups, schools and the community, or they may result from "internal" factors reflecting the teenager's personal convictions, values and attitudes. A LIST OF ASSETS The assets shown here can equip ado- lescents to make wise choices. Some assets are encouragingly common among youth-such as caring about people's feelings and educational aspir- ation. Other assets are alarmingly rare -positive school climate, positive peer influence and parent communication, for example. The average student has only 50 percent of the external assets and 60 percent of the internal assets. As youth get older and face tougher choices, the number of assets tends to decrease in the key areas of positive values, control and social support. '< 9. 10. Parental monitoring 11. Time at home 12. Positive peer influence 13. Involved in music 14. Involved in school extra- cu rricu lar activities 15. Involved in community organizations or activities 16. Involved in church or synagogue skills 10. Decision-making skills 11. Friendship-making skills 12. Planning skills 13. Self-esteem 14. Positive view of personal future PERCENTAGE OF YOUTH WITH EACH ASSET (IN RANK ORDER) Friendship-making skills Achievement motivation Time at home Positive view of personal future Dedsion-making skills Involved in school extracurricular activities Parental discipline Involved in church, synagogue Planning skills Family support Other adult resources Parent communication Values helping people School performance Parent(s) as social resources Self-esteem Concern for world hunger Other adult communication Involved in community organizations or activifies Values sexual restraint Positive school climate Positive peer influence Involved in music Homework Parental involvement in schooling DEFICITS Deficits are factors inhibiting healthy teenage development. They include influences which limit access to exter- nal assets, which block development of internal assets, or which ease the way into risky behavioral choices. Deficits are liabilities, none of which necessari- ly does permanent harm, but each of which makes harm more probable. The ten deficits listed are associated with risky behaviors, such as frequent alcohol use, attempted suicide and high levels of sexual activity. Few students are immune to all ten. Only eight percent report none of the ten deficits. Nearly half the students report three or more deficits. Four deficits strongly increase as stu- dents get older-time alone at home, drinking parties, stress and sexual abuse. This parallels the decrease of key assets as students get older. In seeking to prevent deficits, communities need to consider important gender differences in deficits. Girls, for example, are much more likely than boys to experience physical abuse, sexual abuse and stress. Boys, on the other hand, are much more likely than girls to develop self-serving values, with a parallel resistance to pro- social values. Disturbing statistic: More than one-third of girls in grades 10-12 report at least one incident of sexual and/or physical abuse. The study provides evidence that physical or sexual abuse more than doubles the chances of depression, stress and low self esteem. A LIST OF DEFICITS (% OF EACH FOR ALL GRADES) I ~ 4. Drinking parties Student frequently attends parties where peers drink 5. Stress Student feels under stress or pressure "most" or "all" of the time 6. Physical abuse Stuaent reports at least one inddent of p~sical abuse by an adult 7. Sexual abuse Student reports at least one inddent of sexual abuse 8. Parental addiction Student reports a parent "has a serious problem with alcohol or drugs" 9. Sodal isolation Student feels a consistent lack of care, support, and understanding 10. Negative peer pressure 2% Most close friends are involved in chemical use and/or are in frequent trouble at school PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR Prosocial behavior covers a wide range of human actions-helping people in distress, donating time or energy to vol- untary service organizations, attempting to reverse political, economic and social injustice or inequality. The common thread among prosocial behaviors is the desire or intent to promote the welfare of others. When it comes to raising healthy chil- dren, promoting prosocial behavior is as important as preventing antisocial or health-compromising behavior. Acts of compassion help develop social compe- tencies, positive values and a sense of purpose in life. Furthermore, prosocial behavior may actually reduce risky choices. Students who engage in helping behavior on a weekly basis are shown in this study to be less likely than non- helpers to report risky behaviors. HELPING BEHAVIOR how have you spent time helping people who are poor, hungry, sick orunable to care for themselves? AT-RISK BEHAVIOR In this study, we use the term "at-risk" to define 20 behaviors which potentially limit psychological, physical or eco- nomic well-being during adolescence or adulthood. Engaging in one or even several of these at-risk behaviors during adolescence does not guarantee nega- tive,long-term consequences. But given the possibility of harm, prevention of these risk-taking behaviors is the pru- dent approach to long-term health and well-being. The study indicates a dramatic increase in at-risk behaviors as students get older. The indicators which increase most dra- matically as students get older include sexual activity, frequent alcohol use, driving and drinking and riding and drinking. Frequently, students at risk in one area have a greater probability of being at risk in other specific areas, also. Having one or more of the at-risk indi- cators becomes nearly universal by 11th grade (86 percent). Half of 12th grade students report four or more at-risk indicators. Forty percent of 12th graders evidence five or more indicators. These are not single incidences of adventure or experimentation, but are persistent patterns of health-compromising and future-jeopardizing behaviors, I ., This sample does not include the urban poor or students who have already dropped out of school. The addition of these two subgroups would most likely increase the percentages substantially. how many hours per week do you spend doing volunteer work to help other people? 20 AT-RISK INDICATORS AT-RISK ALCOHOL TOBACCO ILLICIT DRUGS 5. Frequent use of illicit drugs SEXUALITY 6, Sexually active Has had sexual intercourse 2 or more times aoo;o 7. Non-use of contraceptives Is sexually active, and self or partner does not alwa~ 47% use contraceptives DEPRESSION/ 8. Depression Is sad or depressed "most of the time" or "all of the time" 15% SUICIDE 9. Attempted suicide Has attempted suicide once or more 13% ANTI-SOCIAL 10. Vandalism Destroyed property "just for fun:' 2 or more times "in BEHAVIOR the last 12 months" 10% 11. Group fighting Took part in a fight between two groups or gangs, 13% 2 or more times "in the last 12 months" 12. Police trouble Got into trouble with the police, 2 or more times "in the last 12 months" 7% 13. Theft Stole something from a store, 2 or more times "in the last 12 months" 10% 14. Weapon use Used knife, gun, or other weapon "to get something from a person:' 2 or more times "in the last 12 months" 2% SCHOOL 15. School absenteeism Skipped school 2 or more days "in the last month" 10% 16. Desire to drop out Wants to quit school before completing high school 1% VEHICLE SAFETY 17. Driving and drinking Has driven after drinking, 2 or more times "in the last year' 11% 18. Riding and drinking Has ridden with a driver who had been drinking, 2 or more times "in the last year" 33% 19. Seat belt non-use Does not use seat belts "all" or "most" of the time 50% OTHER 20. Bulimia Vomits on purpose after eating. once a week or more 2% PATTERNS OF CO-OCCURRENCE AMONG AT-RISK BEHAVIORS 41 30 21 59 54 37 24 64 34 22 62 43 31 72 40 53 82 41 25 15 52 28 35 15 .... This chart identifies patterns of co-occurrence among at-risk behaviors and calculates the probability of a student who is at risk in one area also being at risk in other areas. For example, if a student is at risk in the area of alcohol use, then the chances that he or she is also at risk in the area of sexuality is 70%, and the chances that he or she is at risk for vehicle safety is 86%. THE DYNAMICS OF PREVENTION Both deficits and assets, as measured in this report, strongly influence at-risk behaviors. The more assets one has, the less at-risk behavior. Conversely, the more deficits one has, the greater the at-risk behavior. A two-pronged approach-to prevent deficits and to promote assets-is necessary to alter the frequency with which adolescents make choices which compromise their health or jeopardize their future. Please note that the deficits and assets used in this study, while powerful in predicting at-risk behavior, do not fully explain at-risk behavior. Other factors likely to playa role are family income, specific family discipline styles, school dynamics other than climate, and expo- sure to particular kinds of prevention programs. Further research is needed to learn more about these relationships. At the same time, it should be noted that broad social and cultural factors may be at work, each of which is beyond the capacity of communities to alter. Only ten percent of students in this study meet what the study identified as minimal standards for overall well- being. The criteria used were: · having 20 or more of the 30 assets · having 2 or less of the 10 deficits · doing at least one hour per week of prosocial behavior . having 2 or less of the 20 at-risk indicators. We cannot be sure what long-term con- sequences are in store for the 90 percent who fail to meet the criteria. Fortunate- ly, some will thrive. And some, unfortu- nately, will carryover into adulthood some scar or behavioral tendency that will stifle productivity. The personal loss for these adolescents may result in a future in which happiness, success, family life or social relationships are less satisfactory than they could be. Since most adolescents experience at- risk behavior in several areas, commu- nities must offer effective prevention and intervention programs that address behavioral areas and equip young people with multiple internal and exter- nal assets. This kind of effort helps strengthen families, schools and other institutions to provide strong support and control and to nourish in young people the kinds of commitment, values and competencies that lead to healthy choices. Some youth seem to thrive in spite of social deficits. Thrivers tend to have cer- tain key assets which help them over- come adversity. These include positive family dynamics and other systems of support. Deficits are not destiny. The right configuration of external and internal assets can neutralize poten- tially negative effects, STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE Each and every community, regardless of size or location, faces the immense challenge of encouraging positive youth development. Solutions do not come easily. Positive change will require extraordinary commitment to children and adolescents by multiple sectors, including government, business, schools, parents, service organizations, law enforcement, youth-serving organi- zations and religious institutions. A LIST OF ASSETS PROMOTING RESILIENCY Concern for poor Values sexual restraint Family support Parent(s) as social resources School climate One of the reasons why it is crucial for communities to develop a multi-sector commission or task force is to help ensure that community, school, family and congregational strategies for positive youth development are integrated and complementary. What follows are 30 recommendations for parents, educators and community leaders based on findings of this research. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARENTS . Place high priority on giving fre- quent and tangible expressions of love, care and support. Avoid the common tendency to assume high school-aged adolescents are less in need of such expressions than are younger adolescents. . Set clear rules and limits. Negotiate with children reasonable conse- quences for rule-breaking, consistent- ly follow through with consequences and consistently reward positive behavior. · Encourage involvement in structured youth activities. · Minimize attendance at drinking par- ties; band together with other parents to prevent their occurrence. . Model responsible chemical use and vehicle safety behaviors. · Make "family helping" projects a pri- ority, in which parents and children together give help to others in need. . Encourage and reward achievement motivation, post-high school educa- tional aspirations and homework · Minimize overexposure to television and other mass media forms. . Emphasize the development of posi- tive values, including prosocial values and values of behavioral restraint. . Advocate for effective schools and com- munity youth-serving organizations. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EDUCATORS . Personalize schools so that each and every child feels cared for, supported and important. . Enhance social competencies, includ- ing friendship-making skills, caring skills, assertiveness skills and resis- tance skills. . Emphasize the development of posi- tive values, particularly those that build a sense of personal responsi- bility for the welfare of others. . Offer quality prevention program- ming in multiple areas of risk, includ- ing alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, suicide and depression, sexuality and vehicle safety . Enhance academic effectiveness to ensure that students in all income levels gain in academic motivation and competence. . Emphasize service learning pro- grams, seeking to provide all students with helping opportunities and personal reflection on the meaning of helping. . Provide strong support services for youth at risk RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS . Assemble a permanent child and youth task force involving leaders from all community sectors. Ideally, raise funding to permanently staff the task force. . Create a community-wide vision for positive youth development. · Continually assess progress toward the vision through systematic explo- ration of youth perceptions, behavior, values and needs. · Create a detailed action plan to pro- mote positive youth development with an emphasis on increasing youth access to effective schools, families and youth-serving organizations. . Advocate for greater state or federal support for school effectiveness, parent education, day care and after school care, prevention program- ming, and other efforts crucial for promoting positive youth devel- opment. . Ensure that one's community offers a range of support services for families and structured, adult-led activities for youth. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS IN YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS . Reinvent programming for high school-aged youth. . Connect youth to adult mentors. · Provide and/or advocate for quality day care and after school care. · Place a premium on the development of positive values. · Equip parents with parenting skills, particularly in the areas of support- giving, control and values formation. . Involve youth in helping projects. . Plan programs to address multiple at-risk behavior areas. On the following page is an exercise for you and your teen to try. Teens Teens Parents Parents AN ASSET CHECKLIST FOR TEENS AND PARENTS How many external assets are present in teen's life? Parents are loving, easy to talk to and available when teens want to talk. Parents frequently take time to talk seriously with their children. Parents express their own standards for teenage behavior. Parents talk with their teenager about school and sometimes help with school work and attend school events. Parents set rules and enforce the consequences when the rules are broken. Parents check on where their teenager is going, with whom and for how long. Parents are approachable when the teenager has something serious to talk about. The number of nights the teenager may spend out of the home "for fun and recreation" is limited. The teenager has three or more adults, in addition to parents, to whom he or she could go for help. The teenager has frequent serious conversations with an adult who is not his or her own parent. The teenager's friends are a constructive influence, are doing well at school, are staying away from contact with drugs, alcohol and other at-risk behavior. The teenager attends church or synagogue at least once a month. The teenager sees the school atmosphere as caring and encouraging. The teenager participates in band, orchestra, or takes lessons on a musical instrument involving three or more hours of practice a week. The teenager participates in school sports activities or other organizations three or more hours per week. The teenager participates in non-school-sponsored sports or other organizations three or more hours per week. How many internal assets are present in teen's life? Tries to do his or her best at school Hopes to be educated beyond high school Earns above-average school grades Does six or more hours of homework weekly Is good at making friends Tries to stand up for her or his beliefs Cares about others' feelings Is good at planning ahead Is good at making decisions Has a positive attitude toward self Envisions a happy future for her/himself Shows concern for the poor Is interested in helping and improving life for others Holds values that prohibit having sex as a teenager According to Dr. Peter Benson, young people should ideally have at least 25 of the 30 assets listed above. However, the average young person has 17 of 3Q OUR COMMUNITY ... OUR YOUTH MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT Special Meeting 1'NV1TAT10"N AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OUR COMMUNITY ... OUR YOUTH Initiative and DISCUSS THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY OF OUR COMMUNITY YOUTH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1995 MINNETONKA COMMUNITY CENTER 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Gray.s Bay Room Questions? Call Jan Callison (935-7010) or John Anderson (470-3544) " Profiles of Student Life in the Minnetonka School District Prepared by Dale A. Blyth, Ph.D. Search Institute Aboutthis Profile In October of 1994, over 2500 seventh through twelfth graders in the Minnetonka School District completed the Search Institute Profiles of Student Life survey as part of the new Our Community/Our Youth. A community initiative to build a healthier place for children and youth. About one out of four report their parents are divorced and .14 % live with one parent all or most of the time. How well are our youth doing? · 15% of 7th graders and 14% of seniors met the four criteria for healthy development (20 or more assets, 2 or fewer deficits, 1 hour or more of service per week, and 2 or fewer serious at risk behaviors.) · More Minnetonka youth meet the criteria than the average youth in other communities studied, especially during the high school years (14% Vs 6% of seniors) In what typ,esof risk behaviors are our youth involved?" " · The percentage of youth who are involved in two or more of the 20 serious risk behaviors increases from 14% of 7th graders to 51% of seniors - compared to 62% of seniors in other communities. .' .... "" '" . ". ' . ' . . · MinnetonkasenTorido"repOrt"hiQtier than'average levels ofdailydgarette"use"(28%), frequent use of illicit drugs'(30-%rand involVement in vandalism (14%) and theft (18%)" · Fewer seniors Jhan average drank alcohol a Jot in last month (12%), binge drank (31%) were sexually active (42%), failed to use contraceptives (31%), or drank,snd d~ove (18%) To what extent do youth experience defi~.~ts in,~.~ir ,nX~~?:'e . . · Fewer Minnetonka students watch TV excessively (9%) or "report overly hedonistic values (34%) but 30 to 40% of sophomore and juniorS'report high"levels"of stress.;"": · About 14% of youth reported physical abuse and about 10% reported sexual abuse. ~~'\..::ir' . - ' " . -'r > .... :'J.. ~: -' To what extent do youth get involved in service and work activities? · 39% of youth report performing a least one hour of service a week helping others. · About one out of then youth performs three or more hours of service each week. · 445% of juniors and 58% of seniors work 11 hours or more per week. To what extent do our youth have the assets they need to grow up healthy? · 36% of 7th graders and only 28% of seniors reported having 20 or more of the assets youth need to grow up healthy. · The average number of assets declines from 17.5 in 7th grades to 15.9 among seniors. · 13% of the youth have fewer than 10 assets and are vulnerable while 27% have more than 20 assets - with only 5% having more than 25 assets. What types of assets do our youth have around them? · Majorities of youth report having supportive families, good communication with their parents as well as other adults, parents who have high standards and monitor where they are. · Youth did, however, report aecreasing levels of parent involvement in school (53% in 7th down to 18% in 12th grade), and less than 30% reported that their schools are positive/supportive places. · 68% of youth participate in 2 or more structured activities of some type A majority of youth are involved in church or synagogue through their junior year. What types of assets do our youth have within them? · 2 out of 3 seniors are motivated to achieve (3 out of 4 seventh graders) and almost all have high educational aspirations · Only about one half of the youth, however, report above average school performance and from 34% to 50% report doing 6 or more hours of homework a week (peaks in 10th grade) · Roughly 8 out of 10 youth perceive themselves as good at decision making and other area\S of social competence with about two-thirds holding a positive view of their future. · While over 80% of youth care about others feelings, only about a third of the seniors value helping others (down from 52% in 7th grade) · There is a dramatic, but common, decrease in the extent to which youth value sexual restraint (from 59% in 7th grade to 21 % of seniors) Does having these assets really make a difference? · 47% of youth are vulnerable (because they have 10 or fewer assets) drink alcohol regularly or binge drink often but only 6% of those with more than 20 assets do so. · Similarly, 54% of vulnerable youth are sexually active compared to less than 5% of those with more than 20 assets · In all at risk areas, youth who have few assets are 2 to 4 times more likely to engage in problem behaviors than those with more than 20 assets. Building positive assets around youth and within them makes a difference! · Assets also are associated with better grades and the number of hours of service in which youth are involved.~":. - ~~ Whose job is,ittohelp build, and ,surround our youthwith assetS?', ;" · EVERYONE: ~:We''"ahcan 'dc:ithfngs)hat make our communitY .a better 'place . for youth. 'Youth need our best and deserve our help in making them make the most oftheir Iives>~'P': ":;:;'W:>' ' : ,';0" - ' " \.<'~~~.;'1~,._~A!~-~~~.~Jt"._;;~:(<>-~'1;.;> ;:'", . .,,0 . To get your,name on the,lTIailing list ,",' " , ,." . '. · Contact Betty Je~kirls, O'yrCommunity/Ou'r Youth..at 470-3449. Our Community/Our Youth - "Promoting the positive development of our youth in a community-wide partnership together with families. 11 ~ ASSETS, DEFiCITS, AND AT-RISK BEHAVIOR: A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE In 1990, Search Institute prepared a report for the lutheran Brotherhood Res~ecTeen program called The Troubled Journey: A Portrait of 6th-12th Grade Youth. It is a composite look at 46,799 public school students in grades 6-12 in the first 111 communities (in 25 states) that used the survey "Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors.' In the report, Dr. Benson suggests a vision of what people in our communities and in our nation want for their children. The vision has five elements. 1 . External assets-surrounding all children with networks of care, support, and control 2. Internal assets-nurturing within children the kinds of positive commitments, values, and social competencies needed for positive development 3. Deficits-insulating young people from abuse, neglect, indifference, povertY. and hunger 4. Pro-social behavior~prom~tinga prosocial disposition through encouraging and rewarding personal involvement in helping others vh " . 5. At-risk behavior':":"'preventing health-compromisin'g, futureH.sopardizing behavior choices -\>,~..-~' l~>:j~;, How well this vision was being met is at the heart of the report:'. It identifies assets and deficits..... 'l:'f:;;: . ~.~.':'i"; in students' lives that influence their ability to make positive choices; describes grade and ~.,~); . - ~~~ gender differences in these areas, examines how these assets and defic:ts are linked to 20 . . r\: '.: 'h;_-' types of behaviors that compromise students' health and/or jeopardize their future, and,. offers recommendations for famifiss, schools, faith institutions, and communities to help - -.-. - -. -- -- promote positive youth development. The nine figures that follow compare your youth to youth from other communities in the nation on the five core areas of the vision. The naticnal comparison sarrple is bas&(: on 111 communities of less than 100.CeO in pc::ciation ant is 90 percsnt Caucasian incJuced ~n the ~;Gt.;res are ::ii':psr:scns e,j ::--:~ ;:6rCS:Ha.g9~ ::f '1CL:::--;~ YCL.:; ':8r7lr7iur;i~'.' ~::c l'"":cticr:a!ly-:,:s! rr:c-:! ~h= '/!s;cn. 30 Developmental Assets .. ASSET TYPE I ASSET NAME BOUNDARIES 11;;'-;' ~!';',,::.,:.,:: ~UCTURED :1JMEUSE ~~::~f::::. -~:-~. ASSET DEfiNITION 1. Family support 2.. Parent(s) as social resources Family life provides high levels of love and support . Student views parent(s) as accessible resources for advice and support Student has frequent. in-depth conversations with parent(s) Student has access to non-parent adults for advice and support Student has frequent. in-depth conversations with non- parent adults Parent(s) are involved in helping student succeed in school School provides a caring, encouraging environment 3. Parent communication 4. Other adult resources 5. Other adult communication 6. Parent involvement in schooling 7. Positive school climate 8. Parental standards 9. . Parental discipline 10. Parental monitoring 11. TIme at home Parent(s) have standards for appropriate conduct Parent(s) discipline student when a rule is violated Parent(s) monitor "where I am going and With whom I will be" Student goes out for "fun and recreation" 3 or fewer nights per ~e~ek . . ..., . Student's ~t..frie~ds model ~onsible behavior S~d;nt. spe~dS '-~ne h~ur ~r~more' f;r week in music training ~~:~~ce/,.'~-, ".'",. ,. ".' ".. ~ttideEt,spe!lds. on~ ~o!1r_ 9rmp~per ~~k i~ sc~ool sports ~Iup~. or orgamzation~ . ",. ': ... .' ....-;.:.-~:.;;~r~~:~~'..~~-; ~.t.'..;.1'":_~-_~~?'-- :~. ,.. -" "':).;~.~-~T":- .~ . Student spends one hour or more per week in organizationS or . clubs outside of School C ,. ::'] ",':'~ ~ . .f" . C.o C ,'" , . '. '_ _ . - . . _' - " .-:::;'~'':'':'',,- .'~_'-,~ -.i _ ". '. SUident spends one hour or iho~'Per week attending programs . or services 12 Positive peer influence 13. Involved in music 14. Involved in school extra- . curricular activities ,:", .:~' ~r .. _ _.:. ....0 ~. 15. , Involved in community .'... ., 'organizatio~or activities P 16. Involved in church or synagogue 17. Achievement motivation Student is motivated to do well in school EDUCATIONAL 18. Educational aspiration Student aspires to pursue post-high school education (e.g.. trade school, college) COMMITMENT 19. School perfonnance Student reports school perfonnance is above average 20. Homework Student reports 6 hours or more of homework per week 21. Values helping people Student places high personal value on helping other people 22. Is concerned about world hunger Student reports interest in helping to reduce world hunger 23. Cares about people's feelings Student cares about other people's feelings 24. Values sexual restraint Student values postponing sexual activity 25. Assertiveness skills Student can stand up for what she/he believes 26. Decision-making skills Student is good at making decisions 27. Friendship-making skills Student is good at making friends 28. Planning skiHs Student is good at planning ahead 29, Sdf-~steem StwJent has high se!f-~steem 30. Positive view of personal future ,Student is optimistic about his/her ~ersonal fUlure From B~:1son. P. { 199: 1. T;ze Truu:~"ic':.i ./ollrne'.':.~ ?:Jr~r~:ir ::h./ :':h ere;,::.: :'()lll}l. \Iir;oe~lpoiis: S~:.lrc~ ~ns[itut~. I I j I I I I I I I AT-RI5~ DOM.-U:'i ALCOHOL TOBACCO ll.LICIT DRGGS SEXUALITY i ~ ..0...., I . - i.. DEPRESSION! I SLlCIDE " r I AT. RI5~ l?';TIrc.-\TOR 1. Fr:::;:.:e::t J1cor-ol ~e :. 3ing: drinki:lg 3. Daily c:g:m:::e :.!Se 20 .-\T-RlSK l""DICATORS DEFL'GTION E:J.S :.!Sed .:l.lc:lnol 6 or :nor: :i~es "in :he :::$: 30 d.:lys" H.:lS n::J.d 5 or more drinks in ~ :-ow. one: cr =cre "in the !~t : weeks" Smokes 1 or more ~:g:lre:tes p~ . d::y 4. Freque:u c~ewing toe:lc::o use 5. Freque:lt use of illicit drugs 6_ Se:'m:llIy :ledve i. ~on-use of .:onlI':lceptives 8. Depression 9. Attempted suicide A~"TI. SOCLU. . BEHAVIOR SCHOOL VEHlCLE S.-'-..nTY C7:~~ I!. Group fighting 1:. Police :roue!e 13.Thd [..:.. We:lpon use 1.5. Sc::ooi .Jcse::::::S;:1 16. Ses:re :0 drop Jut ! -:. :':-:...in~ :or-d '.::-::-:~~::? : .~. ~~~:::; ::-:~ ;:::-:~':;::g :?, S::::::~:: .~c;:<~~ : H:lS used :0 or more :imes "in :he !.lS: 12 months" H:lS used m:uiju:ln:l. ccc::.ine or c:-:ld:. PC? LSD, m1ph::~ines. heroin or other n:u-cotics 6 or more d;::es "in the l::lSt I: months" H:lS h:lc se:cu:u incercourse : or :nore :irnes Is;se:cu:llly :lctive. :lI1d self or pmner does :lOt J1ways use contr:1cepti yes Is s:ld or depressed "most of the tin:e~ or ":lil of [he time" H:lS :lttempted suicide onc: Jr more D '. ". -':'," .., '". h' ,.., es:royea property Jus: :or .un. _ or :;:ore Qrnes In t .e .::IS. 1.- months" Took ?:u-t in ~ fight be:we:::l two grou;:s or pngs. :! or :nore :in:es "in :he 1:lS: 12 months" Got into trouble with :t: ;:oiice. : or :;:Ol'e d;::es "in :he !~: : 2' months" 'Scole 5o~e:hing from :l s:er:. : or :ncr: :irnes "in [he las: !: months" Used bife. g'Jn. or other we:lFon "to 1:: scrr:e~jng from J pe:-son:' : or :nore :imes "in th~ ::!.S: :: :nont.'1s'f S~;:~~d 3~::coi : or :TIcre i:lYs 'O:n :::.: :~~ :7:cnc~" ,- . "" . """. )'I:lnLS :0 ,~un ~C::OOl :~~.Jre ..:~rr:~!~~:;:~ :::g:: 5~::COl :-:25 ,:::'..e:-: .1:-::::- .::-:::;~:.;~s. : ,Jr :::~;-~ :::::~~ ":r: ~:::= :~~ ~.'~:::' .. . .. . . - .... ., ::.:...:; :-:":'::=:; '.;.-!c::..: ...::--:...~~ :.-::; .-:::: :=:::": :~:-:::;:-:;. _ .:r :::;::-~ :::::::-:: .:: :::=:: ..:...::: :. ~:.:: :':~:.: :-:c~ ~~ ~~:.:: ':~::3 '. -.. .....\ :: :::.:: :::-:-.~ .. ---------------~------~------~----~- -~---- I I . ~ Figure A o Ww c::U) ~~ uw ~:E ~i= Cf) Percentages of Youth with External Assets: Comparisons by Grade" EXTERNAL ASSET Family suppon: Parent(s) as sodal resources t:c o c. c. ;:) U) Parent communication Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Narionaily Your Youth '(:;urh Narlcnaily 6 7 (%) (%) 64 38 1 5 48 1 ':l ~~ 73 57 44 49 26 46 50 89 SS 87 57 64 76 73 72 72 31 35 " GRADE 8 9 10 11 12 (%)(%) (%) (%) (%) 69 67 49 53 53 44 47 49 29 31 53 39 30 36 65 61 42 46 50 44 40 47 35 35 33 32 28 32 58 54 45 43 51 47 41 47 37 39 36 27 20 27 S8 82 76 83 78 73 58 ,,58 55 63 61 59 .._-~ -.-~._-_.__..__....,_..' ---- 84 81 S3 76;" 7 9 G 1 68 ,,64 67 71 73 71 30 30 35 31 28 28 37 37 31, 28 68. 63 52 4 i 64 53 62' 57 64 61 37 38 34 25 63 63 39 39 55 = , ~- 59 52 44 41 55 50 43 48 36 45 30 21 19 25 58 54 48 51 41 39 41 45 56 60 51 56 44 51 48 53 43 59 51 60 21 1 S 17 14 24 27 26 31 71 66 49 57 82 80 64 70 34 29 62 57 :' 45 50 82 74 57 66 Other adult resources Other adult communication Parent involvement in schooling Positive school climate Parental standards ..J o a: __u .... Z o () Parental discipline 66 71 36 33 61 65 46 43 6Q 6..l 35 31 25 20 23 Parental monitoring Time at home Positive peer influence Involved in music Involved in scheol extracurricular activities Involved in cCffimunity organizaticns or activities Invcivec: ;n::-:Lr:~ or synaget;;:.;e 2.-5 63 63 58 61 40 37 36 38 51 44 43 52 E~{!e:~2.1 .=.'sS~:.= =~~ ~--= r::e::c,::.c::r.,~ ~';~:2r:-,S :~ ::...::-:~. -'.....; ..: -~ =:~:: s::'...;c::..;r.::- :~Cl ~~~::::;; :,: :::',:2 /:iJ~l; -~..... -'':' ,")t::-- -: :..~.::-.: ~:.. - -..... ~ -- -......--~. - -'. - ~ - , .' -.... --.. Figure 8 Percentages of Youth with Internal Assets: Comparisons by Grade'" GRADE INTERNAL ASSET 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 12 (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) ..J~ Achievement motivation Your Youth 75 69 69 70 68 67 <tZ Youth Nationally 82 77 75 72 69 67 68 Zw Educational aspiration Your Youth 95 95 96 96 93 97 Q:: ...~ Youth Nationally 82 84 84 86 87 87 89 c::- (..):E School performance Your Youth 53 56 57 51 46 44 :;:):E Youth Nationally 48 46 47 45 43 45 49 cO W(..) Homework Your Youth 34 35 42 50 46 36 Youth Nationally 19 26 25 27 26 28 25 Values helping people ~ ffi:~J~,poncem6cJ at)()ut world ... . :;:).: .)~ . ': . U;"'~ .,'. . O~~ 0.;,..:',,' .,abo~(p~~pi~:~ .~: . .. '~\~Z~ ;;;'!t~,?CL:~ es sexua( restfaint .- .;.;:t\;>>i:>'-;~ Decision-making skills w (..) <i ffi Friendship-making skills utu 55 ~ Plarning skills o (..) Self-esteem Positive view of personal future ....:=;~:=! =.3~=:5 =.:~ ::-2 :::~i.'"':::;7' ~~:s :-..... ~ .-=~::""~-:.'.' Your Youth Y O~f~l:!}~enaIlY Your Youth YoUth'ivationally ;.::':}~?~:'.'f;:.~'':.f!''_:> . Your Youth '~'._-,,:-..., Youth ~Naiionally '. . .,.r-:"":./':'~;~~rr~'!:;.':-, ~:'~-;~: Your. Youth" "\;..,, -:i-.._~"..'i". :.." ,:_'_ ,".,. :'''''.~ ,>t y olJih1YationaIlY.Jf8fi;:1~. .~'~; . ,,' '~t;~.:,:.~.~,~~t..rF.:~t" :'-,J' ',,:.. .-,;-;:'<:> ,~'~~'->. ,.",-~::'3.i ~~~t&~o.h.~a'lyti~2 __~_.-..~ ',..,,".,~'" _".._..~.,_;~"...-.,_o...-, Your Youth Youth Nationally 6 5 Your Youth Youth Nationally 7 3 Your Youth Youth Nationally 5 9 Your Youth Youth Nationally 5 2 Your Youth Youth Nationally 6 3 '...c;:..... ~~. :::.: ~:.~:=:=r:c:es ~~.::~ 52 45 , _ .S,~.~....54 ':".,:~.-,::;/.;,-~.;,~-.',:_::}" ',' 4 2 "'~~:~' 5 0 ~;<", . '- .' '-~.!--:;-'\-- ,,4 7-'S' 46 ~;'~::~:;::<J::i:v~:~i;~_~~'~ii ., a 5":.','\1: 8 a \;'85 a's ~i~;~,~i ;rg~f~~ 72 76 65 67 73 78 72 73 55 55 57 58 55 53 48 45 6 a 64 68 '"'9 41 47 47 41 a6 87 ':'43 l__>. --: ~. -34 i.~ 9 80 71 67 76 72 58 56 45 .13 67 66 a5 82 74 69 75 74 54 56 48 43 63 67 34 44 51 42 89 88 39 27 86 84 69 69 74 76 53 55 46 42 58 68 '''"': ,.-- .-=..-- ; ....-,------ r.:=;~2:~:_= ~c ~~:=. :~e::i 41 38 56 39 a9 90 34 24 35 39 51 40 92 91 21 21 aa 86 76 72 78 80 57 S9 55 47 68 72 ,> Figure C Comparisons of Average Number of Total Assets, and Percentages of Youth Who Meet the Vision* 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 o . Your Youth rnI Youth Nationally Vision = 20 or more of the 30 assets 17.4 17.5 17.2 16.1 15.9 6 9 GRADE, 10 11 7 8 12 >, GRADE ? e:centages of 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 ycuth who meet (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) the vision -----"------------ Yowr Youth 36 35 .... ~ 31 28 28 ~.,. './=~'rh i'ia r/cna//1/ .... - ";0 22 .... - 2:: .... 1 .... - ~I 0;::- ...::::: Figure 0 Percentages of Youth with Deficits: Comparisons by Grade* GRACE DEFiCIT 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 12 (%.) (%.) (%.) (%.) (%) (%.) (%) Alone at home Your Youth 55 59 61 66 65 64 Youth Nationally 47 56 57 60 61 58 59 Hedonistic values Your Youth 41 40 49 40 37 34 Youth Nationally 44 46 51 50 50 48 45 TV overexposure Your Youth 24 20 18 16 12 9 Youth Nationally 54 48 48 43 39 32 28 Drinking parties Your Youth 4 9 23 36 51 66 Youth Nationally 5 6 13 26 40 54 61 Stress Your Youth 14 17 22 30 40 31 Youth Nationally 11 13 17 21 23 26 27 Physical abuse Your Youth 14 14 14 14 Youth Nationally '~ '. '., '" 13 19 19 17 1..'-.-.'_.:' -,.;> ,'" Sexual abuse Your Youth 4 9 12 11 Youth Nationally 6 7 11 12 13 Parental addiction Your Youth 4 5 6 5 5 7 Youth Nationally 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 Social isolation Your Youth 4 5 5 7 9 6 Youth Nationally 7 6 6 6 7 7 5 Negative peer pressure Your Youth 2 4 5 4 4 Youtl1 Nationally 1 2 3 3 3 3 ---- - -~ -- -~--- -- ------- -- ---- . :s:i::::o 2.'S ::-:e :cl1r::e:'/c.:iir.; ,nf!c;e:-::?5 ir. /c~:i;:s':::::es :I'/e:o :r:=.: r::s,"s'e '.'r::- :;-e'; ,'-,e=.::i":/ J-=....-=:.:c~~-:. ::fic::s :ir.:!l =.::2S.s :: =x:er....2.: ~S~S!~. :;c:::, :e\/~!:::---=:-,: :~ ,....-....-. - --.--- . ",,::,. .:::.. =~'::;~...:: :~ ~2.se ~~e ..:::'. i-:: "'S":~; :~~c'/:c~'='l":~:!C2S. Figure E Comparisons of Average Number of Deficits, and Percentages of Youth Who Meet the Vision'" . Your Youth g] Youth Nationally. Vision = 2 or fewer deficits 2.4 -~~ 9 GRADE 10 11 12 GRADE Percentages of 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 youth who meet (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) the '/ision - ---~---- ------ -~----- Ycur Youth -0 -~ 66 60 52 5 1 / ~ { .... \/ C u tn Na ,;cr:ai!v ,.. - c i ::1 - . J.2 49 .' " - I Figure F Percentages of Youth Reporting Helping (Prosocial) Behavior: Comparisons by Grade'" GRADE 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 12 (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) Have spent time helping people who are poor, sick, or unable to care for themselves (last 12 months) Never Your Youth 53 51 54 53 50 50 Youth Nationally 40 48 52 55 56 56 56 1-4 times Your Youth 41 45 43 39 42 42 Youth Nationally 42 39 38 36 34 34 34 5 or more times Your Youth 6 4 3 7 8 ,,8 Youth Nationally 18 13 10 9 10 10 10 , ' Have spent time doing volunteer -;work to help other people (such - as helping out at a hospital, daycare center or nursery, food shelf, youth program, community service agency, etc.) (hours per week, on average) o hours Your Youth 64 63 64 55 58 58 Youth Nationally 61 59 63 67 67 67 68 1-2 hours Your Youth 25 25 26 36 27 27 Ycuth Nationally 25 29 24 22 22 22 22 3 hours or mor'? Your Youth 1 1 1 1 10 10 14 15 Ycuth Nationally 1 5 ,.;: 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 ---- --- ______h_.__ -------- - --- - --- ----.----. ~e!c!~.;. :~ ,crcscc:al. ~er;a'/lcr :5 2.,:::.:n :r~: ;:1:mC~2S :~,= '.'Je!;2:'"~ -- .-.--..- .... -.. _._. It f"'::LC2S fc.ca-:.:-faC2 hei;:ing JT qers\:.-':; ,:i -::slless. ac:s .:f :~~=~;:s-:ps::~ai '.(.:~':~=::s. :::E.:::--:';; ~jr7'= :.. -=:.=.;~.! :: ;: ~:"'~=~/ sc;-'/iC2 :'r~ar::=s~:cr:s. =-;-;c :;';:.-:.= :: =.!t2!'" :'Gii::c3.L - -.-....,-............ -=."___ t ......' '_ =.~: 3,::-::2.: ~.:~,":~~ :r t~" ;::.,--:::, ---..... - .. -,Z...., .:.. Figure G AT-RISK DOMAIN ALCOHOL TOBACCO IWCrT DRUGS SE<UALllY DEPRESSIONl SUJaJE ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR SCHOCl VEHICLE SAF:7Y 011-:=.::; Percentages of Youth with At-risk Indicators: Comparisons by Grade* .AT-RISK . INDICATORS Frequent alcohol use (6+, last 30 days) Binge drinking (1 +. last 2 weeks) Daily cigarette use Frequent chewing tobacco use (20+, lifetime) Frequent use of illicit drugs (6+, last year) Sexually active (2+) Non-use of contraceptives 1 Depression Attempted suicide Vandalism (2+. last year) Group fighting (2+, last year) Police trouble (2+, last year) Theft (2+. last year) Weapon use (2+, last year) School absenteeism (2+ days, last month) Desire to drop out Driving and drinking (2+. last year) Riding and drinking (2.:.., last year) Seat beit nen-use 2L:iir:1iCi (1 ~ per 'Nse:<) Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Nationally Your Youth Youth Natienally Your Youth '::'outh Natienaily Your Youth Youth Natienally GRAr:': 6 7 8 9 (%) (%) (%) (%) . ;:l I~ ~o 2 3 3 8 10 6 5 o 2 3 2 4 9 4i 59 10 12 7 9 8 7, 9 13 5 4 9 7 1 1 5 6 1 1 2 1 1 1 11 16 7 9 1 3 7 5 6 15 39 55 12 14 11 12 13 9 11 16 4'''; 6 17 10 1 2 6 7 1 2 1 1 7 .::. 22 2 5 5 9 18 21 17 13 2 4 17 8 10 24 34 54 14 16 14 14 13 11 10 14 9 7 20 11 1 2 7 9 .. 10 11 12 (%) (%) (%) 2 1 3 9 10 1 1 2 9 7 12 20 27 20 15 3 5 24 11 15 36 29 52 13 17 12 15 15 11 8 12 7 8 19 13 1 2 24 20 , ~ ~,J H o ',':~~,"is:<' r-=;~ :::'/e:5 2C: :eha\/lcrs/.:~c~::=s ~2C2 :y /c-~r,; :s'::::s :r=.r ::c!=n~!E..:": ."'7':i: :r-:~:" :3':,C:-:C::-;:-::.=.:. ::-'/S;C2L :r ='::~crT:lc."/eil-~e:nc;:. --:~S;~ ~': :: :. ~= ~:""2...!'.' ::c::'.'~ . _...., -.... ~:: =1',','2'..5 9 4 7 61 12 8 5 14 3 3 2 7 1 2 ~ , ,:::, 1 9 J.3 ...-......;: --::-."'~': ~..... ,'- ~,~ -" . ~- ~ ~ 1 = ~ . ~i ~".l ,~ - ~ -, ' 1 J ~ ~ ";0 1 5 49 2 2 9 17 12 22 31 39 28 18 11 9 30 14 42 60 31 47 15 ,15 11 15 14 10 7 10 16 10 18 11 2 1 16 14 1 1 18 21 34 22 16 4 7 24 12 26 48 32 49 19 17", 12 15 14 11 9 11 15 11 17 12 2 2 11 , 3 1 1 9 33 27 .is 1 9 57 2 Figure H Comparisons of Average Number of At-risk Indicators, and Percentages of Youth \Nho Meet the Vision* . Your Youth @2] Youth. Nationally Vision = 2 or fewer of the 20 at-risk indicators 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2.2 2 1.5 1.7 0 6 7 8 2.7 3.1 11.3.8. ..3 4.2. 2.6 9 GRADE 10 11 12 GRADE Percentages of 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 12 youth who meet (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) the vision -------- Your Youth 8 5 79 75 ,. 0 64 49 o _ Youth :'Ia;fcnall}' E :J - - - - - ~ ,~ ,.,. ! .~ Oi - , ..:c - '-' -.) - Figure I VISION CRITERIA 50% - 20% 10% - 001 ,a I r Comparisons of Percentages of Youth Meeting All Four Vision Criteria" ASSeTS DE.=iCrrs PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR Have 20 or more of 30 assets Have 2 or fewer of 10 deficits 1 hour or more per week AT-RISK BEHAVIOR Have 2 or fewer of 20 indicators 14% 6 . Your Youth til Youth Nationally 15% 15% 7 16% 8 17% 1 7% 12% 9 1 0 1 1 GRA.cE 14% 1 2 The Consequences of .Assets for \'~ our y~ outh (Grades 9-12) PERCENT AT RISK If If If If Total 0-10 11-20 21-25 26-30 (9-12) Assets Assets Assets Assets Alcohol 24 47 25 6 0 Tobacco 3 llIicit Drugs 1 Sexual Activity 3 Depression/Suicide 22 4 Anti-social Behavior 31 58 34 11 3 School Failure 11 34 9 1 1 VehicIe Safety 31 57 34 11 4 PERCENT WHO THRTVE Nlostly A's 1- :;) 1 11 28 45 Service to Others (1 or more hours/week) 41 15 ~- ,:)/ 65 is Based on Report 35.+ s~~:~ I:1stiru[e ~OVe::1ce~. r 99~ Percentage of Your Youth at Various Asset Levels Grades 7 - 12 22% , L~tl..'er\ i6-305:S~__" 0-10 Asset' - 13% 21-25 Assets. .~,~:~- .'~. ..J~. _ ,~~ ~ <"r .. . <~.- .:.Y.. .~.' . ,'.r , / ,I //' , ~ ./ ............-.. .--/ ------- 11-20 Assets 60% ~" i"'"\^ . \ ~. I \ (';1'1.iY'~.:h:n.r~ L. -- ~,,,,"'\ t._" ..., CU [\ Y ...... "---j''';''' _.' " :r, -. .-:....-~... 1"'1.-ovo..., '"""'" I I . ''-'~~lr'''(I;'''~~ {\\,l.t~ //' ..." Number of A.ssets Search Institute November. 1994 Based on Report 854 Two fina.l points from The Troubled Journey are helpful in planning effective prevention and intervention efforts. The first concerns co-occurrence among at-risk behaviors. The dda reveal that, due to the patterns of overlapping problems, risk is multiple for many students. Five clusters of co-occurrence are particularly common: (1) alcohol, sexuality, and vehicle safety; (2) alcohol, sexuality, and tobacco; (3) illicit drug use, sexuality, arid tobacco; (4) alcohol, antisocial behavior, and sexuality; and (5) depression/suicide, sexuality, and vehicle safety. In the first cluster, for example, if a student is at risk in the area of alcohol use, then the chances of being at risk also in the area of sexuality are 70 percent, and the chances of being at risk in the area of vehicle safety are 86 percent. The more overlapping the problems, the more difficult it is to help youth. Effective strategies for change will, therefore, address multiple behavioral areas, as well as the societal dynamics that give rise to these risky choices. The second point is that some youth, in spite of major deficits in their lives, manage to thrive. The Troubled Journey identifies several distinguishing characteristics of these youth. They are much more likely to: . Be connected to adult-led, structured youth activities (faith institutions, school organizations, community organizations) . Have families that exercise control (parental standards and discipline) . Hold strong educational commitments . Hold positive values (helping people, concern for poor, value on sexual restraint) . Be surrounded by adult care, concern, and support in the family, school, and community contexts The patterns seen in co-occurrence and in the characteristics of thrivers reinforce the message that, in order to nourish healthy children and adolescents, a two-pronged prevention approach-to prevent deficits and to promote assets-is necessary. No one organization or institution can do that alone. Families, schools, youth-serving organizations, government, business, law enforcement. service agencies, and faith communities each have a role to play. In partnership, their efforts will be even more effective. Yet, in this kind of comprehensive a.~proa:h, it is im~ortant to remember that a contribution in one area-even by cn," perscn- is a significant first step. .. . ::Pd.' 4':<~.. . . . if." ~ ~ ~ :.~. t ), , ~ ...,. ~~.;~~l.",~. ~ : l~~~ .,- 5 T.-;r" .: ..... ~.. "'OUR COMMUNITY ~"eN,)..., 0....' -. "~~Ji.-t..~"'~J.J ...........,,- . ." --..; ~ o \1 ~ -\ ,:' y 0 II t . .t -wide Partnership Together with Families" J "Promoting the Positive Development of our Youth ID a CommuDI Y . d be able to better Withstand an cope with the temptations (Le. alcohol, tobacco, drugs) so preva- lent in society today. Key to the success of the initia~ tive will be the input and commit- ment from individuals, organiza- tions, and networks throughout the community. In addition to two public town meeting in the Spring of 1994, dozens of interviews and focus groups will be conducted throughout the city. These groups will ... . DISCUSS their perspectives on living in Southeast Lake Mt~a SHARE their visions of what It means to be a healthy place for youth DISCOVER how they--together with hundreds of other people in the city--can playa role in creating a better present and future for youth. This planning and information The task facing our community is gathering phase will include to create a community-wide securing funding from govern- commitment to ensure that these ment and business sources to developmental assets become help build this initiative and to more common in the lives of our further develop our community for children and youth. With sufficient families with children. .",,,..,,,....,,,.,,,,.',,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,.,.,.,.,.".......,'.'.'N,.....,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.""".".".,.,.,.,.:::,:.~~..,,~,~,~,~:::.,:,.,.,~.,~,.~",~,~~,~~,.,.,~,~"~,.~...,.,,,..,.".".,.,.,.".,,,,,,.,,,,,',,,,,,,',',',',',','.','.'N""...,.",,,,,.,,.,,,.'.w.,,."""''''''''.'''''',.".""."",.".,..""".,.,.,.,.','.,.'.,.'.,.'.,,,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,.',',','." WHAT MAKES .~.~ ~"'~..... " ...~,... . ",' .' ~ ,.,~ -\; S .- ,. I!. I,. 'OUR COMMUNITY -~- -. '0.. -~",-"",--". --.,.. ~ . ~~ o \l. ,.:, ,'y 0 " t t- UNIQUE o It is a journey, not a product. We don't know what the end result will look like, but--with the input from the diverse people in the community- we are working together to create something new. o It is for all children, ages birth to 18. Many programs focus just on young children, while others focus on a particu- lar population of young people. We want to dis- cover what it means to be a community that values and supports all youth. o We're focusing on building the positive, not just preventing the nega- tive. There is certainly a valuable place for preven- tion efforts in the Southeast Lake Minnetonka area. But building assets has the greatest potential to make the most difference for children and youth in our community. * Adapted from articles pre- prared by Search Institute. Leaders, educators, and other concerned citizens in Southeast Lake Minnetonka are joining together in a unique initiative th~t seeks to build a better community for young people today in order to create a better tomorrow for everyone. OurCommunityOurYouth is not a program that will do these things. Rather, it is a process and a journey and a vision to discover how everyone and every institu- tion in the community plays a role--and how they all can work together and support each other. "It takes a whole village to raise a child." -African Proverb The Southeast Lake Minne- tonka area has strong educational, family and neighborhood resources. But a coordinated effort is needed to ensure that every child is surrounded by the positive influences young people need to grow into healthy, responsible adults. Recent studies of suburban youth conducted by the Search Institute of Minneapolis show that the average youth in grades 6-12 has only about 16 of 30 developmental assets that are important for healthy development. These assets--crucial for developing caring, responsible, and produc- tive citizens--include: o Strong families . . o Adult relationships outSide family o Clear rules and guidelines . o Involvement in adult-supervised structured programs. ~..'._~:"'.~ '~.-. :"+t.".t~.' 41.~~~~.'. '.',.'.. ""'of." -- t l:" ,.. I ~. . ~. . -\; 5 i .. " I'f >,. . f1 ,'. I · ~ . if. I. " .;.- .OUR COMMUNITY ~~~.::.,~, .~ft""~Ji.1t4.'~tI'.. o U. ~ .W~: y 0 Ii t "- STEERING COMMITTEE WHO'S BEHIND OurCommunity OurYouth is led by a steering committe representing a cross-section of the leadership and citi- zenship of Southeast Lake Minnetonka (villages and cities that make up District 276). These representa- tives were selected from each of 14 stakeholder groups that comprise our community and will define our action groups: ACTION GROUPS STUDENTS PARENTS RELIGION BUSINESS SCHOOLS YOUTH PROGRAMS SCHOOL GOVT MUNICIPAL GOVT HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS LAW ENFORCEMENT SOCIAL SERVICES YOUNG ADULTS SENIORS HOW TO GET MORE INVOLVED! Leadership Team Mary Lou Jensen, Chemical Awareness Coordinator, MHS, -- Schools Meg Low - Parents Stewart Rassier, MHS Student Govt.President -- Students Carl Zinn, Burnett Realty -- Business Elaine Anderson -- Seniors Diane O'Connor, West Suburban Teen Clinic -- Social Services. Jim Brownfield, MD, ParkNicollett -- Health Community Janis Callison, Mtka City Council -- Municipal Government Katie Dorn -- Communications Gretchen Gniffke -- Young Adults Betty Jenkins, Director of Youth Programs -- Youth Programs Carole Leomporra, Mtka School Board -- School Government David Olson, Pastor, Mount Calvary Luthern Church- Religious Community Lora Setter, Sergeant,Minnetonka Police -- Law Enforcement . A team of advisors will support and serve as resources to this steering committee. To receive a free quarterly newsletter updating you on OurCommunityOurY outh, send your name, address, and phone number to: .y:+,"ty/,\i; ~ OUR COMMUNITY -~.~A-~.{.-.. ou.....W.YOllt" c/o Betty Jenkins Minnetonka Community Education and Services 4584 Vine Hill Road Deephaven, MN 55331 YES, I wish to join one of the action groups that will be forming. The stakeholder/action group which interests me most is: (Choose from above) Name: Address: Phone: Mail to: ';,11" ~~'y,f.;~ 'OUR COMMUNITY' -~,-,A-._1..{._:.. O\1"'W'Yotlt~ c/o Betty Jenkins Minnetonka Community Education and Services 4584 Vine Hill Road Deephaven, MN 55331 Name: Address: Phone: