HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-02-1989CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
February 2, 1989
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
I. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION -- Monday, February 6, 5:30 p.m. Council
study session in City Council conference room.
2. COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, February 6, 7:30 p.m. Regular City
Council meeting in City Council chambers.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, February 8. The Plymouth
Commission Forum will begin at 7:15 p.m., with the regular Planning
Commission meeting following at 7:30 p.m. Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION -- Thursday, February 9,
7:30 p.m. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in
the City Council chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4)
5. TOWN MEETING -- Monday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Invitation letters
to approximately 1,600 Area 4 residents were mailed on Monday,
January 30. A copy of the letter and agenda is attached. (M-5)
6. FEBRUARY CALENDAR -- Attached is a revised February meeting
calendar showing a February 22 Planning Commission study session.
(M-6)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORNDUM
February 2, 1989
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. HOUSING REVENUE BOND FINANCING -- During our recent study session,
I indicated that representatives of Miller and Schroeder, represent-
ing Mr. Neslund, had requested consideration of both the refinancing
of the Fox Forest housing project and financing a new housing
project. The City originally issued $9,190,000 of housing revenue
bonds in 1984 at an interest rate of approximately 11 percent for
the Fox Forest project. The bonds are callable this September and
the developer has requested consideration of refinancing in order
that the interest costs can be reduced.
Since our meeting, I have been back in touch with Miller and
Schroeder and have asked them to put together information for us
which would demonstrate some community benefit if refinancing were
to occur. They are currently preparing this data, although they
have not given me a date when it might be presented. I also
Indicated to them your lack of interest in holding a public hearinq
on the possible issuance of additional housing revenue bonds for the
new project (Waterford Bridges Apartments) based upon the earlier
Council policy of limiting the number of dwelling units to be so
financed.
2. VOICE MESSAGING SYSTEM TRIAL - After three weeks of the 90 -day voice
messaging test, reactions have been mixed. We have initiated a
study, the purpose of which will be to:
1) Identify the extent to which the voice messaging system is
resolving problems it was intended to eliminate; e.g. too
many rings before receptionist answer due to congestion;
busy lines and recalls to the switchboard from Building
Inspection, sewer and water billing and police.
2) Identify problems associated with voice messaging system
operation and the source of such problems through interview
with system users, including the general public and staff
members.
a. Determine perception on user friendliness - both
Internal and external users.
b. Determine the nature of the interface between the
telephone switch and the voice messaging system.
3) Our study recommendations are to address the following:
a. Determine whether the voice messaging system should
be continued, discontinued or reformatted to better
match voice messaging strengths with the needs of
the system users, especially the general public.
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February 2, 1989
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b. If the problem is determined to be the difficulties
associated with a 1978 telephone switch integrating
with 1988 voice messaging technology, a specific
articulation of those problems will be included.
I expect to have the study completed and my recommendations
submitted to the Council by February 27.
3. HAULING FEES FOR DISEASED WOOD -- In 1987, as part of the 1988
budget discussion, the Council directed that the household charge
for diseased tree hauling be revised from the 1987 policy of $25 per
household regardless of number of truckloads, to $25 for each full
or partial truckload. As a result of this policy change, the City's
cost for diseased tree hauling from private properties was reduced
from $5,680 in 1987 to $1,355 in 1988. For 1989, the City forester
is recommending that the pickup fee be revised to $35 per truck-
load. On the basis of projections, the forester expects that the
City would be able to cover diseased tree hauling expenses by revis-
ing the pickup fee as proposed. The 1989 budget allocates $49,000
for cutting and hauling of diseased trees from public and private
properties. A portion of this allocation is used to fund the
diseased tree hauling program. re has not received complaints about
the fees charged either in 1987 or 1988. In the absence of Council
direction to the contrary, we will make arrangements to implement
and publicize the revised pickup fees. A copy of the Tree Removal
Notice to be used in 1989 is attached (I-3)
4. TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL "STATE OF THE CITY" COFFEE
BREAK MEETING - David Olson, President of the Twin West Chamber of
Commerce, has asked us to set aside Tuesday morning, March 8 from 8
to 9 a.m. for the annual "State of the City" meeting. Council -
members will recall that we have previously hosted such a meeting.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for local business persons
to gain a better insight into the current planning and development
activity in the community, as well as share information of mutual
concern. This meeting will also provide a good opportunity for
Councilmembers to become better acquainted with many of our local
business owners/operators.
5. DRAFT ORDINANCE RELATING TO BANNING PLASTIC -TYPE PACKAGING - At the
Town Meeting Monday evening, one citizen spoke of her concern with
respect to the continued heavy reliance on non -recyclable packaging
containers. She noted that the City of Minneapolis was currently
considering an ordinance which would restrict the use of such
packaging materials and urge the City Council to consider a similar
ordinance. Attached is a copy of the draft ordinance before the
Minneapolis City Council which she submitted. If the Council wishes
to have the staff follow-up on this matter, appropriate direction is
requested. (I-5)
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February 2, 1989
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6. SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION - At Monday night's Town Meeting, Mr.
Rick Peterson, 14605 - 13th Place, spoke to his concern with respect
to the proposed solid waste transfer station. He also distributed a
petition which he had circulated among his neighbors addressing
their concern. A copy of his petition is attached. (I-6)
7. TRAIL/WALK PLOWING - Last fall the City Council identified key
trails and sidewalks to receive snow and ice control services this
winter. At the January 23 meeting, Councilmembers asked that the
sidewalk and trail plowing map be returned to them. The staff was
also asked to consider the addition of Vicksburg Lane and Dunkirk
Lane to those trails and sidewalks to be plowed. The Council should
be aware that we have received three phone calls requesting that the
trail along Northwest Boulevard and Medicine Lake Drive be plowed
from County Road 9 to 26th Avenue North. These individuals have
been advised that because this is a test program for the first year
this trial would not be considered for addition. If the Council
elects to add Vicksburg and Dunkirk, then for consistency, the
Northwest Boulevard/West Medicine Lake Drive Trail should also be
considered. While the addition of these trails can be accommodated,
this action could lead to requests for other plowing in the future.
The precedence of adding trails could make it difficult not to honor
such requests. The City Council should provide direction on this
subject. (I-7)
8. RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS - AREA 3 MEETING -- Resident feedback forms
from the January 30 meeting are attached. City staff responses will
be given to the Council as they are completed. (I-8)
9. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL -- The NWHHSC has
submitted the attached 1988 Fourth Quarter Report. The
three -section report includes: Committee and Network updates;
special events/project updates; and program information. (I-9)
10. MINUTES:
a. Planning Commission, January 11, 18, and 25, 1989 (I -10a)
b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, January 12, 1989
(I -10b)
11. STATE FINANCES -- The attached article on the State's budget is from
the January 27 Star Tribune. (I-11)
12. BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER -- The attached advertisement for
the membership in the Brooklyn Center Community Center appeared in
the February 2 Plymouth Post. (I-12)
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February 2, 1989
Page 5
14. LEGISLATIVE CONTACTS - Thursday evening, Councilmember Zitur, Frank
Boyles and I attended the annual legislative dinner meeting of the
Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC). We were joined by Senator
Pat McGowan, Representatives Ron Abrams, Jim Heap and Warren
Limmer. Bill Morris of Decision Resources presented results of a
survey his firm recently completed dealing with various issues in
the suburbs. A copy of the graphics used in his presentation is
attached. Friday morning, Mayor Schneider and I attended a meeting
in Golden Valley attended by Senator Jim Ramstad and Representative
Jim Heap. The mayors and managers of Golden Valley, Minnetonka and
Plymouth had been invited. We discussed our concern with issues
dealing with group homes, comparable worth, storm sewer improvement
tax districts and infrastructure reserve financing. (I-14)
15. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from R. D. Vandenberg, 10505 - 40th Avenue North,
expressing his concern with the new false alarm ordinance.
Darrel Anderson of the Public Safety Department visited with
Mr. Vandenberg following receipt of his letter. On the basis of
that discussion, the $50 penalty was waived. (I -15a)
b. Letter to Carole Peterson & Third Grade Class at Sunny Hollow
Elementary School on the Mayor's visit to their class. (I -15b)
c. Letter form Peggy Nestor, Administrator, Wayzata Evangelical
Free Church, to City Manager, concerning the proposed City
ordinance relative to churches and religious institutions. Also
attached is a letter from Mr. Thomas Hagen, 2405 Black Oaks
Lane, on the same subject. (I -15c)
d. Letter from William Hamarman to Mayor Schneider regarding his
1989 property tax statement. (I -15d)
e. Memorandum from Fred Moore on his discussion with Patrick Foley,
Willow Grove Condominiums, regarding the drainage ditch adjacent
to 35 Nathan Lane. (I -15e)
f. Letter from Benjamin Withhart, Executive Director, Senior
Community Services, inviting Council members to a Senior
Volunteer Recognition Party to be held Wednesday, March 15.
(I -15f)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1989
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the
Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or
petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
4. #PP2OV-&-Qf--V1-VUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:15 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
January 25, 1989
A. Request of Rudolph Marti/Domino's Pizza for the Renewal of a
Conditional Use Permit for J & R Pizza Inc. located at 4192 Vinewood
Lane (87089)
B. Request of Holzer's Imported Car Service for a Conditional Use
Permit and Site Plan for an Automobile Service Facility located at
11318 Highway 55, northwest of Highway 55 and South Shore Drive
(88143)
C. Request of Opus Corporation/Tennant Corporation for an Amended MPUD
Concept Plan and MPUD Preliminary Plat/Plan, Conditional Use Permit
and Rezoning for the creation of one jot and one outlot located at
the northwest corner of County Road 18 (Highway 169) and County Road
10 (Bass Lake Road) (88146)
A. Comprehensive Plan Update
1. Land Use Guide Plan Text
2. Land Use Guide Plan Map
(pc/Jaw/2-8)
10:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
February 9, 1989, 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
Introduction of New Commissioner - Frank Freels
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. West Medicine Lake Drive Trail (see memo)
b. Plymouth Creek Parking Lot Expansion
5. Unfinished Business
a. Plymouth Creek Park Master Plan - George Watson
b. Comprehensive Plan
c. Community Center Meeting Schedule
d. Annual Report
e.
f.
6. New Business
a. New Plats
1) North end of Mooney Lake
2) Swan Lake
3) County Road 9 & 494 - northwest section
b. Park Rental Policies and Fee Schedule
C.
d.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next Regular PRAC Meeting March 9, 1989
January 24, 1989
Dear Plymouth Resident:
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
SUBJECT: TOWN MEETING, Area 4
Plymouth is a developing community and there are many actions underway or in
the planning stage which could impact upon you. In order to maintain open
communication channels with residents of the community, I have scheduled a
Town Meeting for residents of your area on February 13, 1989.
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In order to topics
eof themeetings
t on an you, theiTown Meeting swill ldealing
specific be forthe area
shown on the map below.
On the reverse side of this letter you will find the agenda topics for this
meeting. Following reports on these topics, questions will be entertained
regarding these or other matters. If you have questions about other issues
dent
you do not chomay to raise
Your particular iconcern dwill then beback Form receive
at the meetinging reviewed
and a personal response provided.
I encourage you to join Councilmembers Ricker, Sisk, Vasiliou, Zit r and
are
myself at 7:00 p.m., February 13, 1989, at the Plymouth City Center.
We anxious to meet you and look forward to this opportunity to meeting
Informally to discuss matters of mutual interest. If you have any questions
about the Town Meeting, please feel free to call your City Clerk, Laurie
Rauenhorst, at 559-2800, ext. 204.
Sincerely,
V rgil Schneider
Mayor
1989 TOWN MEETIN
SCHEDULE
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
TOWW MEETING AGENDA
- AREA 4
February 13, 1989
7:00 p.m.
I. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
A. Streets
1. Schmidt Lake Road
2. County Road 10
3. County Road 61 south of County Road 47
4. Zachary Lane
5. Nathan Lane/County Road 9 intersection
B. Sewer
1. Inflow/Infiltration
2. Completion of Pike Lake Interceptor
3. Service north of County Road 9 along West Medicine Lake Drive
II. PARKS
A. North East Neighborhood Park
B. Bass Lake Playfield/Neighborhood Park
C. Swan Lake Neighborhood Park
D. Trails
E. Community Center
III. DEVELOPMENT
A. Zachary Heights
B. Wild Wings 2nd Addition
C. Bass Lake Hills
D. Ponds North
E. Opus Corporation/Schneider USA
IV. PUBLIC SAFETY
A. Police/Fire Report
B. Police/Fire Alarm Permits
C. Neighborhood Watch Program
D. Animal Control
V. OTHER ITEMS
A. Public Transportation - Plymouth Metrolink
B. Local Government Cable Access Channel 37
C. Solid Waste Recycling Program
D. Sprinkling Restrictions
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FORESTRY DIVISION
TREE REMOVAL NOTICE
1.
2.
DATE
Elm Tree(s), Tag No(s)
Oak Tree(s), Tag No (s)
3. Hazardous Tree(s), on your
property
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This letter is to inform you that Plymouth's City Forester (or certified
tree inspector) has marked and condemned the above trees as a nuisance.
Minnesota statutes, Ch18.023 and Plymouth City Code Section, 2020.01-19
(1981) requires removal of this nuisance within twenty (20) days of receipt
of this letter.
To comply with the law, you may hire a contractor to remove the tree(s) fo.
you (see enclosed list) or you may remove the tree(s) yourself. All wood
from the tree must be disposed of or debarked within the 20 day time limit.
The stump must be removed or debarked.
Disposal of any elm or oak wood can be completed by either of the followinc_
two methods:
a. It may be hauled to the City's disposal site at the Public Works
Building, 14900 23rd. Avenue No., between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. All loads must be inspected at the
office prior to dumping.
b. The tree may be placed at your curbside (read the enclosed instructionE
carefully), and the City contractor will pick up and dispose of the
wood for a fee of $35 per truck load. If additional loads are picked
up you will be charged accordingly. This fee must be paid before
tree(s) will be picked up. Make checks payable to City of Plymouth.
Send the $35 along with the top portion (above the dotted line) of thi=
page back in the provided self addressed envelope. You must provide
postage. :
Failure to comply within the specified 20 day time limit will force the
City to abate the nuisance, and any and all costs plus a twenty-five (25%)
administrative fee will be charged to you or assessed against the property.
Please note:
- Hazardous trees cannot be picked up or dumped at the disposal site.
- The City cannot haul from developments, commercial or industrial sites,
or individual land ownerships greater than 20 acres in size.
Thank you for your cooperation. For further information please call 559-
2800, extension 329.
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Passage
CouncilMember Cramer. Johnson, Hilary, Coyyle
presents ripe following ordinoncs
Amending Title 10 of the Minneapolis
Code of Ocdinances relat=ing to Food and
Food Handlers by enacting a new Chapter 204 relating to
Environmental Preservation: Plastic Packaging.
The City Council of the City of Minneapolis do ordain as follows:
Section 1. A new Chapter 204 of the Minneapolis Code of
Ordinances is hereby enacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 204: ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVATION: PLASTIC PACKAGING
204.10. Legislative Purpose. The City Council finds that
discarded e::itinq :tonsils constitut•z a large portion of the waste
in Minneapol s' .+3ste stream 3 d should be, th,ereforer a
,necessary part of any effort to reduce the filling of landfills
and to reduce the economic and. environmental costs of waste
management for the citizena of Mi.nne.3polis and others working or
3oing business in Minneapolis.
The Council further finds that most plastic packaging usc,j
for foods and beverages is nondegradable, nonreturnable any?
nonrecyclabl•2.
The Count: i 1 -i!-.3o f i^•i.s t' it _he t --+o m.ii n processes used to
dispose of .1;.3c3rde•i nondeq:-idable, nonreturnable and
noncecyclable plastic foods and beverage packaging, are land
filling and incineration, both of which should be minimized for
environmental reasons.
Chemicals hazardous to human health and to the
safety of the
environment arc present in the composition of
nondegradable,
nonreturnable and nonrecyclable packaging and have
been found to
leach into the groundwater when this packaging
is placed in
landfills, and have been found to es,:. -ape into the
air when this.
packaging is burned in incinerators.
The Council therefore finds that the elimination
of
nondegradable, nonreturnable and nonrecyclable plastic food and
beverage packaging originating at retail food
establishments
within the City of Minneapolis is necessary and
desirable in
order to reduce the City'.s waste stream, to make the
-waste stream
less damaging to the environment, an -d to make
our City and
neighboring commun =i•2s more environmentally sound places to
live.
204.20. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the
following terms and phrases shall have the ;meanings as defined in
this section:
(a) "Pick ig ing" shall mean and includ z11 food -related
wraooing3, adhesives, cords, bind ings,strings, tapes,
ribbons, bag., boxes, coverings and containers.
(b) "Environmental:-/ saf•I packaging" shall mean and
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(1 ) DEGRADABLE Pa'CK-N,;IV•:,: ?]ckag inq c-io:�bi•-! of being
decomposed by nstsril biological or biochemical i
processes, including exposure to ultraviolet rays
of the sun, within five (5) years after date of
disposal;
(2) RETURNABLE pkCKAGING: Food or beverage containers
or packages, such as, but r.ot limited to, soft
drink bottles and milk containers that are capable
of being returned to the distributor, such. as but
not limited to, dairies and soft drink bottlers,
for reuse as the same food or beverage container
use at least once;
(3) RECYCLABLE PACKAGING: P3ckag.ing made of materials
that are separable from solid waste, by the
generator or ducinq collection, that can be
manufactured into th•air original form or
manu`facturet! inro .another
material that is also
caoabje of being recycled in the same manner; or
( OTHE7 EVV:RONM`_11TALLY Sa?E PACKAGING: Any other
pacv,3q ing determined by the Commissioner to be
environments' ly sound, consistent with this
ordinance, pursuant to a rule or rules promulgated
und-!r section 304.70 of this =hapt•_r.
(c) "Retail food establishment" as used in this chapter
means .a "food establishment" as defined in section
183.10 of the 4ianesooli3 Code of Ordinances.
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the of or t,,.! Commissioner's designee.
204.30. Prohibitions. No oecson ope.3tinq or conducting 3
retail food establishment located within the City of Minneapolis
shall do or allow to be done any of the following:
(a) Sell or convey at retail or possess with the intent to
sell or convey at retail any food or beverage that is
placed, wrapped or packaged, at any time before the
time or point -of sale, in or on packag ing which is not
environmentally safe packaging; nor
(b) Provide to retail customers or possess with the intent
to provide to retail customers packaging which is not
environmentally safe packaging.
(c) The presence on the premises of the retail food
establishment of packaging which is not environmentally
safe packaging shall constitute a rebuttable
presumption of intent to sell or convey at retail, or
to orov ide to retia i 1 custom -yrs packaging which is not
environmentally safe cackaging.
204.40. Enforcement. The Conmissionec shall have the duty
and the authorit,! to enforce provisions of tris chapter.
204.50.- Rules and Regulations. The Commissioner may upon
notice and hearing promulgate rules and regulations as he or she
deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and
protect the health of the oubl i;:.
204.60. Exemptions. Not•44-thstandinq any other provision to
the contrary, this chapter shall not apply to:
( a) any f lex ib l-� tr insgar en t cover ing approved by the
commissioner ou:suan, to riles promulgated under
section 203.50 iopv�;
(5) any oack.ag int .ised a- 'nospit31s or nursing homes;
,
(c) any paper or other cellulose -based packaging that is
coated with polyethylene plastic on one side or both
sides.
(d) any pac.kaging for which there is no environmentally
safe alterna5ive packaging.
204.70. Penalties. Each violation of any provision of this
chapter or of lawful regulations promulgated under section 204.50
hereof shall be a petty misdemeanor, for which the maximum fine
shall be $50.00. Each day on which a violation occurs
constitutes a s,�-par3t,� violation.
Section 204.80. Severability. If any part or provision of
this chapter or the application thereof to any person, entity, or
circumstances shall be .adjudged unconstitutional ac invalid by
any court of comp-�tent jurisdiction, such judgment shall 5^
confined in it -.3 oper3_1on to the part, provision or application
wh icy is d irec ='_•i involved in the controversy in which such
judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or icnpai:
the validity of the remainder of this chapter or the application
thereof to other persons, entities, or circumstances.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
on and after January 1, 1990.
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PETITION
January 9, 1989
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mayor Virgil Snyder and City Manager Jim Willis,
We citizens of Plymouth, vehemently oppose a garbage transfer
site near the intersection of Highway 494 and County Road 6.
This site would be harmful to our area for many reasons. First,
we would have excess traffic from all the garbage trucks coming into
our area. Not only will this slow traffic up, but it will increase
the traffic noise, cause more accidents, and make our scenic area
driving no longer scenic because who likes to drive behind a garbage
truck. Everyone knows that garbage trucks pollute by leakage. Because
they are a hydraulic device, certain liquids from people's garbage become
compacted and will drain out of the trucks, as they are driving down the
streets. We do not want this pollution in our area! We feel that the
traffic noise, in particular, is already loud enough and that the study,
as done by the supplemental environmental impact study, is inaccurate
because of the location from where the sound was measured wasn't repre-
sentative of actual sound in our area that will be heard, if this site
goes through. Second, how would you like the smell of a dump in your
backyard? Third, as proven -by the study; water runoff from our proposed
dumpsite would contaminate our water table area and eventually pollute
Medicine Lake, and more than likely Parkers Lake because of its proximity.
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and properties. We are tax paying citizens who deserve protection of
our health, welfare and safety. Minnetonka and Hopkins have already
gotten rid of their cities as sites. Plymouth should not be a site
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Ms. Gloria Swenson
10875 South Shore Drive
Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441
Dear Ms. Swenson:
This letter is. in response to your questions which were asked on our Resident
F+ee&wk Fora during the Town Meeting of January 30, 1989.
The lot adjacent iLnvxdi.ately east of you is identified as Lot 2 Block 1,
Keyway First Addition. , In 1987 this lot went tax forfeit and became the
property of the Minnesota State Land Department. In August, 1988 W. J. and
Jeannine Cavanaugh repurchased the lot from the Tax Forfeit Land Det
for $14,000. The zoning of this lot is R3, High to Median Density
Residential. Under the guidelines of this zoning, a structure such as a
duplex, up to a twelve-plex, could possibly be built on this lot. however,
6000 square feet of land must be allowed per unit.
You also inquired about the property across South Shore Drive and adjoining
Willow Woods to the north. This parcel is also zoned B3 and there are no
current or new proposals filed with the City at this time.
I hope this answers any questions you may have had. If we can be of any
further assistance please feel free to call our offices.
Sincerely,
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Scott L. hovet, C.A.E.
Plymouth Assessor
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City of Plymouth
City Council and Staff
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Patricia S. Wilder, Executive Director'OIJ
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
FOURTH QUARTER REPORT, 1988
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The following information is being submitted as per your request, for
quarterly updates from human service agencies funded by the City of
Plymouth. The report contains three sections: Committee and Network
updates; special events/project updates; and program information.
BROOKLYN CENTER
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Committees and Network Updates
Interagency Transition Committee:
The Committee met November 149 1988. The mission of the Committee is
to identify, coordinate, and plan services that will assist young
adults with physical or emotional disabilities to make the transition
from secondary school into the larger community. Goals and tasks
were discussed in main areas: information dissemination, needs
assessment, development of transition models, and career programs.
The Committee met again on December 12, 1988. Plans were set for
developing and disseminating updated information on transitional
services available through the school system and in the community.
This activity will include involvement with District #281's Career
Night Program. Other subcommittees will focus on developing a
transition model and needs assessment.
Coordinating Council: The Coordinating Council met October 11, 1988.
The Council received an update on the status of the mental health
community support services centers and the Hennepin County budget
process. Council members reported on their recent CSSA human
services priorities presentation to the County Board of
Commissioners. Al Kohls, County Disabilities Division, discussed
semi-annual reports on Council CSSA citizen participation activities.
Mr. Kohls will forward a draft of the reporting forms to the Human
Services Councils in the near future.
The Coordinating Council met again in December 13, 1988. Michael
Weber; Director, Hennepin County Community Services Department, was
the main speaker. Mr. Weber discussed the 1989 Community Services
Department budget recently passed by the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners. The 1989 budget represent no new initiatives, nor
major cutbacks. Because of additional State mandates to the County,
with mininal allocations following those mandates, the County did
increase property taxes in the 13% range. The County will again
lobby vigorously to the State reearding the increase in service
mandates. Mr. Weber mentioned a County resolution to the State,
requesting a moratorium on State Hospital discharges unless State
funds for community support services follow that individual to the
County they eventually reside in.
Suburban Mental Health Aftercare Providers:
Suburban Mental Health Aftercare Providers held monthly meetings
during this time and discussed current issues of concern related to
mental health programs, legislation, case management regulations and
on a reimbursement.
North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce Community Relations meeting:
The Community Relations Committee voted to co-sponsor the November
ib, 1988, Northwest Network event on collaboration. The Chamber's
Annual Meeting is on October 25, 1988. Other activities that the
Chamber Committee is involved in include: business person of the year
awards endorsement, scholarship raffle to support an outstanding
student, high achievers' luncheon for students with high grades,
Plymouth report, page 2.
career shadowing day and a chamber sponsored Community Leadership
Program. This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Senior Services Network:
The Senior Services Network met October 13, 1988 at the Rockford Road
Library. The speaker was Judith Brown, Attorney/Financial Planner
and member of the nation American Association of Retired Persons
(ASRP). Ms. Brown covered the issues of catastropic illness
insurance, living wills, long-range financial planning, and estate
planning. William Lumel, Hennepin County Senior Services Division,
reported on the process and preliminary findings of this study on
senior service needs in northwest Hennepin County. Mr. Lumel's
report will be completed February 1989.
Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI):
On Wednesday, November 30, 1988 a Children's Mental Health Initiative
Meeting was held. The group was given an update on the Children's
Mental Health legislation that will go before the legislature this
session. The Children's Mental Health Initiative has also scheduled
four information gathering meetings in greater Minnesota. Providers
of mental health services to children and adolescents, parents,
community leaders, and activists, and service recipients are
encouraged to participate. The meetings will allow people to discuss
service delivery, service gaps, recommendations, and issues of
importance to emotionally disturbed youngsters and their families.
Two meetings have been scheduled at each site, with the evening
session primarily for parents. If you know people who would be
interested in these meetings, please pass on this information:
January 11, 1989, Brainerd
Brainerd Public Library, 416 South Fifth St.
3 - 5 pm or 7 - 9 pm
January 25, 1989, Duluth
Ordean Building, 424 West Superior St., Room A
3 - 5 pm or 7 - 9 pm
February 7, 1989, Austin
Oakpark Mall Community Room
3 - 5 pm or 7 - 9 pm
February 22, 1989
Moorhead Public Library, 118 Fifth St.
3 - 5 pm or 7 - 9 pm
Priorities Support Committee:
Kevin Anderson distributed materials regarding the Priorities Support
Committee's work and a fact sheet regarding the BridgeNorth Program.
Committee members have been assigned specific advocacy and lobbying
tasks relating to the major human service needs in the area. Polly
Keppel, Social Policy Director, League of Women Voters, gave a
presentation on advocacy and lobbying techniques and touched on the
issue of child care, which she has been very active in.
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GMCC Chore Committee:
The Committee met November 15, 1988. The Committee reviewed the
recent Paint -A -Thou Program and discussed various outreach and
planning activities associated with the Paint -A -Thou. The Committee
reviewed the Chore Program's 1989 budget and discussed the funding
request of a Minnetonka -based chore program. Staff will be involved
with the 1989 Purchase of Service Sub -committee which will review
funding applications, conduct site visits, and make funding decisions
to the full committee. Staff will discuss with area providers the
Chore Program needs in the northwest area and advocate for changes if
warranted.
Northwest Child and Family Abuse Network:
The Network met October 4, 1988 at the Brookdale Library. The
featured speaker was Mr. Greg Gardner, Field Supervisor, Hennepin
County Protection Division. Mr. Gardner reviewed legislative and
administrative changes related to child protection services, briefly
described the Child Protection Division's structure, and "walked" the
audience through a typical child abuse case. Mr. Gardner responded
to questions from Network members regarding reporting requirements
and procedures for opening and transferring cases.
The Child Abuse Network Steering Committee met again on November 8,
1988. Network Committee members recommended that a representative
from the St. Joseph's Shelter for Abused Children be the Network's
next speaker. Interest in this program was sparked by recent reports
of increased intakes as a result of "crack house" raids and general
increase in child abuse cases being opened by various child
protection agencies. The Network presentation is scheduled for
December b, 1988, Brookdale Library at 12:30 p.m.
The December b, 1988 Network meeting featured Leslie Marcus, Program
Director, St. Joseph's Shelter. Her presentation covered the various
programs offered by St. Joseph's, including residential, day
treatment, home team programs, and young child (3-5) years of age
programs. Ms. Marcus reported that substantial increases in
referrals and clients have occurred during the last three years.
Some of this increase can be attributed to police raids on "crack"
houses where young children are present.
District 279 Students in Community Service:
A task force to develop a recommendation to the School District on a
program model for involving students in community services has met
twice, most recently on November 30, 1988. This committee's final
recommendations must be completed in February for presentation to the
School Board in March of 1989.
North Hennepin Leadership Academy:
The North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce has established a task force
to consider the development of a leadership program in the North
Hennepin area. This task force has met several times and has
reviewed various leadership program models. North Hennepin Community
Plymouth report, page 4.
College has expressed an interest and willingness on taking on much
of the administrative responsibility for the Leadership Academy. The
committee intends to determine a program model, as well as a
recruitment and marketing plan over the next few months with a
projected start-up date of Fall 1989.
Projects and Special Events
Council on Foundations:
The Minnesota Council on Foundations held its Annual Public Meeting
on October 28, 1988. This public meeting featured members of
Minnesota's grantmaking and non-profit communities. The purpose was
to discuss various viewpoints on the mission, challenge and
opportunities faced by the non-profit sector in Minnesota.
CASH Annual Meeting:
Patricia Wilder attended the CASH Annual Meeting on October 139 1988.
Sandra Gardebring, Commission of the Department of Human Services,
State of Minnesota, was the speaker. Joan Molenaar, Executive Board
member, accepted the award presented to the Council for their
outstanding work in promoting self-sufficiency for low-income people
through the Surplus Commodities Program and through last year's
Community Outreach Program.
Teen Suicide Prevention:
A Teen Suicide Prevention seminar was held at the Northwest YMCA on
September 30, 1988. This event was sponsored by the NW YMCA, the NW
Helping Professionals, the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
and the Northwest Network. The seminar was well attended with over
100 registrants.
Northwest Network:
The Northwest Network seminar was held on October 19, 1988 featuring,
Doug Wallace speaking on "Ethical Decision-making in Human Services."
Over 45 people were in attendance. 50% rated the quality of the
seminar as excellent; 36% as good, 57% rated the presentor as
excellent; 39% as good. The full evaluation is available upon
request.
On October 21, 1988 the Northwest Network and the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council co-sponsored a seminar on self-injury/self-
mutilation with the Northwest YMCA and the Northwest Helping
Professionals group. Dr. Mike Niehans and Nadine Phillips presented
information to the group from a therapist's and a client's
perspective.
POST Publications:
Staff met with Rita Seymour on November 1, 1988. Rita is Betsy
Dick's replacement. Betsy Dick went to the St. Louis Park Sailor.
Rita will be working on the article that Betsy started on the
telephone survey, municipal profiles, and the Council's Services and
Programs.
Plymouth report, page 5.
Collaboration Seminar:
A seminar on collaboration was co-sponsored by the Northwest Network
and the North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce on November 16, 1988.
Thirty-two people registered for the conference, but due to bad
weather, the attendance was somewhat less than the registered number.
Fourteen people completed the evaluation forms. 42% rated the
overall quality of the workshop as excellent, 58% as above average,
79% rated both the keynote speaker and panel as very helpful/very
interesting. Arthur Himmelman's notes from this conference are
included in this packet for your information. (attachment 8)
Grassroots Fund -Raising:
Staff attended grassroots fundraising workshop, co-sponsored by the
Minnesota Women's Fund and the Minnesota Council of Non -profits on
November 11, 1988.
BridgeNorth•
BridgeNorth.current fund-raising efforts have been through contacting
local organizations that raise money through charitable gambling. A
check for $300.00 has been received from Golden Valley Post 7051. A
restricted account will be set up for these funds. Additional
funding has been received through O.F.D.R.A. Gambling Account; Osseo
for $1,000.00 and $20.00 from Carolann Haley.
Poster:
Work has been done on an agency poster to help increase the
visibility of the agency. A copy of the black and white version is
attached. (attachment 6)
Housina/Homeless Projects:
The three suburban human service councils and CASH have been looking
at various projects that help individuals with housing concerns. A
summary of several of the current projects occurring in this area is
attached. (attachment 9)
Football Ticket Distribution:
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council received and
distributed 50 Vikings Football tickets from Red Lobster via the
North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce. Those who received these tickets
included Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the NW YMCA, Detached Worker
Program and the Northwest Branch of Family and Childrens Services.
North Hennepin Community College Presentation:
David Wagner and Patricia Wilder gave a presentation to the North
Hennepin Community College Advisory Board on October 6, 1988. The
talk included information about the Council and about the demographic
and human service needs of the northwest area. The presentation was
very interactive with those present, and was well received.
Champlin Senior Citizens:
On October 21, 1988 Patricia Wilder consulted with a Champlin Senior
Citizen's group at the Foundation Center at Minneapolis Public
Library regarding funding for furnishing the Senior Center.
Plymouth report, page 6.
Northwest Community Cable:
Patricia Wilder appeared on the Community Cable show on November 16,
1988 in place of David Wagner who was going to be on to discuss the
telephone survey. The telephone survey show will be held at a later
date. Ms. Wilder gave an overview on the purpose and role of the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council.
Northwest Community Cable:
David Wagner appeared on the Community Cable Outreach Program on
December 29, 1988. This one-half hour show covered general Council
activities, with a focus on CSSA priorities and the 1988 telephone
survey.
PROGRAM I NF OR MA T I ON
Hennepin County Contracts:
The 1989 Hennepin County contracts were signed on November 15, 1988
by Council staff. These contracts will become official when they are
signed by all County parties/approved and returned to the Council.
Expansion of Member Cities:
Efforts have been made this year, as in past years, to recruit cities
who are in the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council service area
to become participating members of the Council.
Hassan has contributed to the Council for several years, but'has not
been active on the Board or Advisory Commission. Corcoran, Hanover,
and Rogers have not been contributing/participating members.
Effective in 1989, Hassan will become active in the Council with
continued financial support, and Rogers will become a participating
member.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Annual Meeting:
Last winter the Board discussed optional meeting dates for the Annual
Meeting. Staff has requested a later date to allow time to summarize
the year's activities. Later in February was the possible time
considered by the Board.
The Annual Meeting will be held on February 16, 1989 at the Brooklyn
Park Community Activity Center. The Annual Meeting planning
committee will be meeting regularly with a committee composed of
Board and Advisory Commission members.
Emergency Services Program:
A request for increased Emergency Services funding was made to the
County Commissioner's on September 26, 1988 by Ed Eide from CEAP and
Susan Freeman from VEAP.
On December 20, 1988 the County Commissioners reviewed the
resolutions related to the Emergency Service Funding levels for the
three human service councils. The Commissioners had passed the
overall emergency service dollars at no increase other than inflation
only for 1989, so the total amount of funding available was $191,490.
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The County staff's recommendation was for a equal distribution of
funds to each of the three Council planning areas, which could be
$63,830. While the northwest area has the greatest needs, the equal
distribution at least helped to increase the funding level by $15,000
over the previous year. This equal distribution had been the way the
funds were divided in previous years. The increase in the West
Hennepin area had been a relatively recent change. The equal
distribution would have resulted in a decrease for the West Planning
area and increases in both the Northwest and South area. One
resolution proposed involved a reversal in this decision, to the 1982
funding distribution ratios. Another resolution, that passed,
proposed leaving Northwest and South at $63,230 or 2/3 of the funded
amount, and providing West area with additional $40,000 out of
contingency funding; to a total amount of $104,000. Following
passage of this resolution, discussion among the Commissioners
involved questioning why West shoud have more funding than the other
areas. Consideration of funding the other Councils the additional
$40,000 was referred to committee for later deliberation. A
follow-up letter was sent to Commissioner John Derus. This letter is
attached.
Community Outreach/Forum Funding-McKnioht Grant:
Funding has been secured from the collaborative McKnight grant for
the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council to hold two community
forums a year for the next three years. $12,000 is the amount of the
grant. (the amount asked for was $22,000) North Hennepin Community
College was so pleased by the success of the educational forum they
want to co-sponsor it again next year and will take the lead role
knowing that the Northwest Council's involvement will be more
limited. A tentative proposal for staffing was outlined in the Board
memorandum with plans to hire an Outreach position staff person after
the first of the year when the County funding level is known,
especially for the emergency services program. The Outreach position
is more suited for administering the emergency Services Program
because of the low-income focus. This transfer of responsibility
would help the Planner's (David) schedule as well, allowing more time
to focus on planning. A budget of the overall project is attached.
Local Mental Health Regional Service Center:
Hennepin County has entered into negotiations with the Multi -Resource
Center on the northwest Regional Community Support Service Center
which was approved for funding in November. The Multi Resource
Center is the designated "lead agency" for the northwest Center and
holds the contract with Hennepin County. Initial service delivery is
scheduled to begin January 11 1989.
Originally, the drop-in center component of the proposal was to be
located at 5700 West Broadway in Crystal. The County has determined
that that site is not workable and has approved siting the drop-in
center in the Crystal Gallery Mall, on the second floor, just across
from the current Northwest Mental Health Center offices.
Plymouth report, page B.
The proposal calls for 3.1 staff, a Coordinator/Resource Development
Specialist, a Mental Health Counselor, a Drop-in Coordinator, and a
Mental Health Services Director who will allocate his/her time
between various sites.
The proposal also calls for active involvement between the Center's
Coordinator/Resource Development Specialist and the Local Mental
Health Committee. Planning has already begun in the areas of
community education, and housing and transportation resources.
The Committee will discuss whether they want to serve as a local
evaluator of the Center's programs. The Committee will also consider
whether they should serve as a mental health committee that looks at
other community mental health needs, particularly children's mental
health, since this issue is expected to receive additional focus and
legislative support during the next 1 - 2 years.
Hennepin County Economic Assistance:
Staff (David Wagner and Patricia Wilder) met with Kristine Poelzer of
the Hennepin County Economic Assistance division to discuss
statistical reports sent by the County on Economic Assistance intakes
and other data per location in the suburban areas. The information
had been requested by Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council to
assess the impact of the change in having an Economic Assistance
worker relocated from Thorson in Crystal (the Northwest planning
area) to Ridgedale in Minnetonka (the West Planning area). The
information provided to date is 1987 statistics. The 1988 statistics
are supposed to be completed in early January 19B9. No impact
assessment can be made until both years are done. Additional data
needs to be provided as well before a true comparison can be made,
such as the zip codes of clients. Otherwise it is difficult to
assess if people from a particular area are still being served by the
numbers alone seen at any particular site.
Position Recruitment Update:
Two positions are currently being advertised by the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council; the first is the Planner position
vacated by David Wagner and the second is the Community Outreach
position that was included in the December Board packet. The
application deadline on both positions is January 22, 1989. The
Personnel Committee will be involved in the selection process. These
positions were posted in the Sunday want ads; the Planner for two
consecutive weeks in both St. Paul and Minneapolis papers and the
Community Outreach position two consecutive weeks in the Minneapolis
paper. In addition, the positions announcements were sent out to all
local human service agencies, job placement offices and minority
newspapers and minority organizations as well as University
departments. To date 17 completed applications have been received
for the Planner position and 20 applications have been received for
the Community Outreach position. The position descriptions are
Attachment 4.
Plymouth report, page 9.
Long Ranoe Planning, Consumer Input Phase(3):
Attached for your review is the summary of the consumer input survey
which was the third phase of the Northwest Hennepin Human Service
Council's Long Range Planning Process. The first two steps following
the initial research on trends were: 1) common funder focus group -
April; 2) stakeholder focus groups- May. The original purpose, the
research compiled by both Arthur Himmelman and Amy Lindgren, and the
results of the three phases will all be summarized for Board review.
From these documents the Board can discuss the future directions that
need to be taken in 1989, the next five years and beyond, by the
Council to effectively meet needs.(attachment 5)
Telephone Survey: The Telephone survey has been completed at the
original level but more will be done in order to increase the
confidence level to 95%. The final report will be distributed at the
October 12, 1988 Board meeting. A copy of the Plymouth report and a
comparison report is attached. (attachment la & lb)
CDBG Study: Kevin Anderson has completed a study of CDBG funding in
cities in the Northwest area. The study details the percentage of
CDBG money that goes to public service projects. It also includes a
comparison of CDBG funding in Northwest Hennepin County with West and
South Hennepin County.
Surplus Commodities: Survey Results: The Surplus Commodities
survey results will be sent to CASH and also to Jobs and Training
Services. A copy of the survey is attached. Also attached is the
19B9 commodities schedule.
The Advisory Commission has completed the Community Social Services
Act Priorities. These priorities_ are listed in summary form on
Attachment 7.
PLYMOUTH
1988 TELEPHONE SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
CHILD CARE
QUESTION #1. Do you have children under the age of 12 who live with
you?
YES: 23% NO: 77%
QUESTION #2. Do you currently have an unmet need for child care?
YES: 15% OF THOSE HAVING CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE
SENIOR SERVICES
QUESTION #3. Is anyone in your household 65 years or older? Would that
be you?
YES: 9% NO: 91%
QUESTION #4. Does that person or do you have a need for someone out-
side of the family to help with household chores?
YES: 18% OF THOSE 65 YEARS OR OLDER
NO: 82% OF THOSE 65 YEARS OR OLDER
QUESTION #5. Does that person or do you have a need for someone to
deliver meals or groceries to your home?
YES: 6% OF THOSE 65 YEARS OR OLDER
NO: 94% OF THOSE 65 YEARS OR OLDER
QUESTION #6. Does that person or do you have a need for in-home health
care?
YES: 3% OF THOSE 65 `(EARS OR OLDER
NO: 97% OF THOSE 65 YEARS OR OLDER
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CHILD ABUSE REPORTING
QUESTION #7. If your name was kept confidential, how likely would you
be to report a case of suspected child abuse - very
likely, pretty likely, or not very likely?
VERY LIKELY: 74% PRETTY LIKELY: 14% NOT VERY LIKELY: 6%
DON'T KNOW: 6% REFUSED TO ANSWER: 0%
QUESTION $8. Where would you call first to report a case of suspected
child abuse?
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (POLICE) 36%
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 0%
COUNTY CHILD PROTECTION SERVICE 31%
CITY HALL
911 EMERGENCY NUMBER 8%
OTHER 4%
DON'T KNOW 19.
WILLINGNESS M SEEK HELP FROM A COUNSELING AGENCY
QUESTION #9, Would you seek help with serious personal or serious
family problem from a counseling agency?
YES: 78% NO: 8% DON'T KNOW: 14%
EFFECTIVE WAYS M INFORM RESIDENTS OF ,SERVICES
QUESTION #10, What is the one most effective way to inform you or let
you know about the services provided by human service
agencies in your community?
TELEVISION 8%
WORD OF MOUTH 5%
RADIO 1%
EDUCATIONAL TALKS 3%
POSTERS 0%
PAMPHLETS OR BROCHURES 39%
NEWSPAPER 19%
OTHER 14%
DON'T KNOW 11%
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AWARENESS OF SERVICES
Have You heard of the following agencies?
(QUESTION #11. Hennepin County Community Health Clinic in Brooklyn
Center?
YES: 140/0' NO: 86% DON'T KNOW: O%
QUESTION #12. Family and Children's Service in Osseo?
YES: 8% NO: 92% DON'T KNOW: 0%
QUESTION #13. First Call for Help in Minneapolis?
YES: 74% NO: 26% DON'T KNOW: 019.
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
The following is a list of proposed services. Would you or would you
not like to see these services developed in Your community?
QUESTION #14. Parenting training or parenting education services?
YES: 69% NO: 1406 DON'T K�lOW: 170'j
QUESTION #15. Mental health counseling services?
YES: 80% NO: 12% DON'T KNOW: 8%
QUESTION #16. Residential center for adolescents with alcohol or drug
problems?
YES: 58% NO: 27% DON'T KNOW: 15%
QUESTION #17. Residential center for adults with emotional problems?
YES: 49% NO: 37% DON'T KNOW: 14%
QUESTION #18. Services for the mentally retarded?
YES: 71% NO: 18% DON'T KNOW: 11%
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HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM -DEVELOPMENT
� following jg .4 list 2f or000sed services. Would you 2L would you
Pot like see these services developed jn Your community?
QUESTION #19• Drug counseling services for people of all ages?
YES: 79% NO: 17% DON'T KNOW: 401.
QUESTION #20• Counseling services for seniors?
YES: 64% NO: 13% DON'T KNOW: 23%
QUESTION $21• Child protection services?
YES: 83% NO: 11% DON'T KNOW: 6%
DISCRIMINATION RELATED TQ EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING
The next questions are about any personal experiences with
discrimination you may have had.
QUESTION #22• Have you ever experienced discrimination when seeking
employment?
YES: 11% NO: 87% DON'T KNOW: 20*1
QUESTION #23• Have you ever experienced discrimination in career
advancement?
YES: 13% NO: 83% DON'T KNOW: 4%
QUESTION #24• Have you ever experienced discrimination when trying to
rent an apartment?
YES: 5% NO: 88% DON'T KNOW: 7%
QUESTION #25• Have you ever experienced discrimination when trying to
purchase a house?
YES: 3% NO: 92% DON'T KNOW: 5%
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INCIDENCE OF DEPRESSION, ALCOHOL -ABUSE, AND DRUG ABUSE
In the past year, has anyone in Your household had any problems that
interfered with their daily activities because of:
QUESTION #26. Depression?
YES: 8% NO: 920,16
QUESTION #27. Alcohol use?
YES: 5% NO: 95%
QUESTION #28. Drug use?
YES: 20% NO: 9811o'
USE OF SHELTER SERVICES
QUESTION #29. In the past year, has anyone in your household been in a
protective shelter or some other short-term housing
situation as a way to protect themselves?
YES: 1% NO: 99%
BALANCING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BUDGET, CUT SERVICES, RAISE TAXES?
QUESTION #30. In order to help balance the Hennepin County budget,
should the County cut services, raise taxes,
or cut services and raise taxes?
CUT SERVICES
RAISE TAXES
CUT SERVICES AND RAISE TAXES
DON'T KNOW
REFUSED TO ANSWER
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8%
39%
15%
38%
0%
DEMOGRAPHICS
QUESTION $31. MALE: 41% FEMALE: 59%
QUESTION #32` Your present marital status is?
MARRIED 72%
SINGLE, NEVER MARRIED 16%
SEPARATED 3%
DIVORCED 7%
WIDOWED 2%
QUESTION $33. What kind of housing do you live in ... a single-family
house, a townhouse, an apartment, or something else?
SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE 79%
TOWNHOUSE 4%
APARTMENT 10%
2-PLEX 3%
4 -PL EX 3%
CONDOMINIUM 1%
QUESTION #34. I am going to read some age levels to you, when I reach
your age, please stop me:
18 - 19: 5%
20 - 24: 12%
25 - 34: 35%
35 - 44: 19%
45 - 54: 12%
55 - 64: 6%
65 - 74: 3%
75 - 84: 2%
85 OR OLDER: 1%
REFUSED TO ANSWER: 5%
QUESTION #35. I am going to read some household income groupings, stop
me when I reach your total gross household income level.
Less than $5,000: 3%
$5 - $10,000: 2%
$10 - $15,000: 3%
$15 - $20,000: 6%
$20 - $30,000: 24%
$30 - $40,000: 30%
$40 - $50,000: 13%
$50 - $60,000: 6%
$50 - $75,000: 4%
$75,000 OR MORE: 3%
DON'T KNOW: 1%
REFUSED TO ANSWER: 5%
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PLYMOUTH CITY SERVICES
I amoa ina to read You a list of Plymouth city services. for each one
please tell me whether You would rate the quality of the service as
excellent. goad, only fair.. or Door?
QUESTION #36. Snow Plowing
QUESTION #37. Police Protection
QUESTION #38. Fire Protection
GrUESTION #39. Street Repair and
Maintenance
OUESTION #40. Street Lighting
QUESTION #41. Garbage Pickup
QUESTION #42. Animal Control
QUESTION #43. Water Pressure
QUESTION Drainage and Flood
Control
QUESTION #45. Park System
IcCUESTI�-N #46. In general . do You feel that the i tv of Pl vmouth
enforces its cedes fairly and consistent!v?
YES: 76% NO: 15% DON'T KNOW:
CUES710N #47. Would You favor or opoose an increase in city property
taxes if were needed to maintain existing city services?
FAVOR: 57% OPPOSE: 20% DON'T KNOW: 23%
QUESTION #48. Now much do you feel You know about the work of the Mayor
and City Council = a great deal, a fair amount, very little, or none at
a l l •�
A GREAT DEAL: 0%
NONE AT ALL: 440%
A FAIR. AMOUNT: 3%
DON'T KNOW: 12%
VERY LITTLE: 41%
QUESTION #49. From what You know, do you approve or disapprove of the
-lob the Mayor and City Council are doing?
APPROVE: 74% DISAPPROVE: 6% DON'T KNOW: 20%
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ONLY
DON'T
EXCELLENT
GOOD
FAIR
POOR
KNOW
40%
43%
5%
3%
9%
39%
48%
c%
1%
10%
44%
36%
3%
1%
16%
23%
51%
10%
6%
10%
17%
58%
11%
6%
8%
26%
49%
13%
4%
8%
25%
43%
184%
3%
11%
18
46%
20%
5%
12%
17%
40%
220
0
21%
47%
33%
IcCUESTI�-N #46. In general . do You feel that the i tv of Pl vmouth
enforces its cedes fairly and consistent!v?
YES: 76% NO: 15% DON'T KNOW:
CUES710N #47. Would You favor or opoose an increase in city property
taxes if were needed to maintain existing city services?
FAVOR: 57% OPPOSE: 20% DON'T KNOW: 23%
QUESTION #48. Now much do you feel You know about the work of the Mayor
and City Council = a great deal, a fair amount, very little, or none at
a l l •�
A GREAT DEAL: 0%
NONE AT ALL: 440%
A FAIR. AMOUNT: 3%
DON'T KNOW: 12%
VERY LITTLE: 41%
QUESTION #49. From what You know, do you approve or disapprove of the
-lob the Mayor and City Council are doing?
APPROVE: 74% DISAPPROVE: 6% DON'T KNOW: 20%
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PLYMOUTH CITY SERVICES
QUESTION #50. How much first-hand contact have you had with the
Plymouth City Staff Z. guite a lot.os me, very little, or none?
QUITE A LOT: 2% SOME: 9%
VERY LITTLE: 8% NONE: 81%
QUESTION #51. From what you have seen 2 heard, how would You rate the
jQlz performance of the Plymouth City Staff - excellent. good, only
fair • or oor?
EXCELLENT: 4%
POOR: 1%
GOOD: 58% ONLY FAIR: 8%
DON'T KNOW: 29%
QUESTION #52. Does your household currently receive cable television?
YES: 18% NO: 69% REFUSED TO ANSWER: 13%
QUESTION #53. City Council meetings and other informational oroarams
about city activities are televised on cable television. how frequently
do You watch these programs _ very frequently, occasionallv. or never?
VERY FREQUENTLY: 1% OF THOSE HAVING CABLE TELEVISION
OCCASIONALLY: 22% OF THOSE HAVING CABLE TELEVISION
NEVER: 69% OF THOSE HAVING CABLE TELEVISION
DON'T KNOW: 8% OF THOSE HAVING CABLE TELEVISION
QUESTION #54. Do You think the Citv of Plymouth. should provide more
senior housing?
YES: 43% NO: 18-% DON'T KNOW: 39%
QUESTION #55. Do you think the City of Plymouth should provide
mandatory inspections of all houses every _I Years?
YES: 17% NO: 74% DON'T KNOW: 8%
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NORTHWEST HENNEI Iti `, \HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
COMPAFISCN OF
COMMUNITY RESIDENT'S SURVEY RESPCNSES
undertaken for
NCRTHWEST SUSUR=AN HENNEPIN COUNTY
AND
S RCCKLYN CENTER
ERCCKLYN PARK
-. =pared by .
Northwest Henne=in Human Services Council
7601 Kentucky Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(512) 493-2802
Sep,.emzer 1988
SRCOKL': N CENTER
CORCORAN
GO: DEN VALLEY
MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARS:
CRYSTAL
i-=`v'vEn
NEW HOPE ROBSfNSDALE
CF.AMPLIN
DAYTON
HAS -SAN
OSSEO ROGERS
f
-oUi mer.:.:::._ -.
_. __ • _... ��.., . ��....
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPARISON OF COMMUNITY RESIDENT'S SURVEY RESPONSES
FOR THE MUNICIPALITIES OF:
BROOKLYN CENTER
BROOKLYN PARK
CHAMPLIN
CRYSTAL
DAYTON
GOLDEN VALLEY
MAPLE GROVE
NEW HOPE
OSSEO
PLYMOUTH
ROBBINSDALE
BACKGROUND ............................................... i
RESEARCH METHOD..........................................ii
CHILD CARE, IN-HCME HEALTH CARE, CHILD ABUSE REPORTING,
WILLINGNESS TO USE A CCUNSELING AGENCY, & USE OF A SHELTER
I. Unme-!, Need f -or Child Care ............................ 1
II. In -Home Health Care Needs of Seniors ................. 1
III. Likelihood of Reporting Child Abuse .................. 2
IV. Willingness to Seek Help From a Counseling Agency.... 2
V. Use of Shelter Services ..................... I........ 2
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
I. Parenting Training or Parenting Education Services... 3
II. Mental Health Counseling Services .................... 3
III. Residential Center for
Adolescents With Alcohol or Drug Problems............ 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
IV. Residential Center for
Adults With Emotional Problems ....................... 4
V. Services for the Mentally Retarded ................... 5
VI. Drug Counseling
Services For People of All Ages ...................... 5
VII. Counseling Services for Seniors ...................... 5
VIII. Child Protection Services ............................ 6
AWARENESS OF SERVICES
I. Hennepin County Community Health Clinic .............. 7
II. Family and Children's Services ....................... 7
III. First Call For Help .................................. 7
INCIDENCE QF DEPRESSION. ALCOHOL ABUSE, AND DRUG ABUSE
I. Depression ........................................... 8
II. Alcohol Abuse ........................................ 8
III. Drug Abuse ........................................... 8
EFFECTIVE WAYS TO INFORM RESIDENTS OF SERVICES ............. 9
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BACKGROUND
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is the
planning, research, and coordinating agency responsible for
assessing human service needs in the 15 municipalities of
northwest suburban Hennepin County. This municipalities
include Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Corcoran,
Crystal, Dayton, Golden Valley, Hanover, Hassan, Maple Grove,
New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and Rogers.
With the passage of the Community Social Services Act in
1978, citizen input and participation in the Hennepin County
budget process became the responsibility of the Hennepin
County Human Services Councils.
Because of this legislation, and because one of the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council's planning responsibilities
is to assess area human services needs, an extensive
telephone survey of area residents was conducted in 1988.
All northwest suburban residents were asked the identical
questions related to human service needs and programs. In
addition, several municipalities requested additional
'Y` information regarding city government services and issues.
While the most statistically sound procedures have been used
to collect and analyze the information presented herein. It
must be kept in mind that surveys are nct predictions. They
are designed to measure public cpinicns, perceptions, and
behavior within identifiable limits of accuracy a-, a specific
point in time. This survey is net a prediction of future
opinions, perceptions, or behavior.
In addition to the results of this telephone survey, the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Ccuncil makes use of
available demographic data, social indicator data, key
informant input, program utilization data, focus group
results, and a variety of agency and task force research to
assess the human service needs of northwest Hennepin County
residents.
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RESEARCH METHOD
For this community resident survey of persons 18 years or
older, a sample of 777 households was used. The survey
sample was drawn by using a computer-generated equal
probability random sample of area telephone digits.
The northwest suburban Hennepin County area surveyed includes
the municipalities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park,
Champlin, Corcoran, Crystal, Dayton, Golden Valley, Hanover,
Hassan, Maple Grove, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, Robbinsdale,
and Rogers.
Several stets were taken to ensure that the survey sample is
as recresentative of the northwest Hennepin County's adult
population as possible. First, respondent's telephone
numbers were randomly selected by computer, to provide equal
chances of selection within the northwest Hennepin County
area. Each household was called up to four times to order to
survey that household. Samples are balanced geographically
and reflect the population by age, household type, marital
status, and other characteristics as shown by the 1980 U.S.
Census of Population and Housing Characteristics.
For results based on samples of this size, cr;e can say with
9-4 percent ccn'idence that the error attritu,-- ble to sampling
and other random effects could be ;3 percent. For subsamples,
the margin of error is larger. The reader should be aware
that there are other sources of error, such as question
wording and practical difficulties in conducting surveys,
that can introduce error or bias for which precise estimates
cannot be calculated.
Comoleted interviews were edited and coded at the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council office. Statistical analysis
and cross tabulations were produced by the Northwest Hennepin
Human. Services Council's Statistix software package.
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
Memo To:
Memo From:
Memo Date:
Subject:
Executive Board
Kevin Anderson
November 7, 1988
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Surplus Commodities Study Surnmary, Agenda iters #16
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In September of 1987 the C. E.A. P. and P. R.I.S. M. food shelves began
distributing commodities for a week, following the mass distribution.
P.R.I.S.M. quit the program a few months later-, largely because they found
the record keeping "time consuming and tedious". C. E.A. P. is currently
distributing commodities to an average of 75 people the week following the
mass distribution.
The study attempts to answer a number of concerns about this new method or
distribution expressed by Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council.
STUDY METHODS:
On July 16, 1988, 175 recipients were surveyed at the Olivet Baptist
Church distribution location and 85 housmholds wer-e sur-vPyed at the CROSS
distribution location. The survey results fir-ont this mass distribution are
statistically reliable given the number of peop.Le who pick un their
commodities at these locations.
During the week following the mass distribution, 11 recipients were
surveyed at the C.E.A.P. food shelf. We were unable to draw a sufficient
sample size to determine statistic -al reliability at C. E.A. P.. These
results should be viewed as providing us with a general picture of the
s it uat i on.
FINDINGS:
1. Recipient Satisfaction:
-Some people are unable to pick up their commodities at the mass
distribution and/or, they find it more convenient to go to a Food shelf.
-Recipients are not humiliated by waiting in line at mass distribution.
-Many recipients need food items more often than the mass distribution.
-Commodity distribution at food shelves raises awareness about one other
food option available in the community.
2. CEAP is willing to ensure that all recipients meet state guidelines.
CASH is still accountable under the revised system of delivery.
4. The new system is cost-effective and provides cctmmodit•ies to new
M c 1 h%6b7kLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(612) 493.2802
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UNMET NEED FOR CHILD CARE;
THOSE HOUSEHOLDS WITH ONE OR MORE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF
12 WERE ASKED:
Do you currently have an unmet need for child care?"
YES NO
Brooklyn Center
28%
72,
Brooklyn Park
27%
73%
Champlin
30%
70%
Crystal
36%
640
Dayton
23%
77%
Golden Valley
20%
80%
Maple Grove
14%
86%
New Hope
12%
88%
Osseo
200
80%
Plymouth
15%
85,
Robbinsdale
22%
789
IN-HOME HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF SENIORS
THOSE HOUSEHOLDS WITH PERSONS AGED 55 YEARS OR OLDER WERE
ASKED:
"Do you, or does that person, have a need -for in-home health
care?"
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YES
NO
Brooklyn Center
10`5
909
Brooklyn Park
8%
920
Champlin
4%
969
Crystal
17%
83%
Dayton
39
97%
Golden Valley
2%
98%
Maple Grove
7%
93%
New Hope
13%
87%
Osseo
3%
97%
Plymouth
3%
97%
Robbinsdale
18%
82%
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"If your name was kept confidential, how likely would you be
to report a case of suspected child abuse - very likely,
pretty likely, or not very likely?" (0 - 6% of the respon-
dents either refused to answer or indicated they didn't know)
WILLINGNESS TO SEEK HELP FROM A COUNSELING AGENCY
"Would you seek help with a serious personal, or serious
family problem, from a counseling agency?"
VERY LIKELY
PRETTY LIKELY
NOT VERY LIKELY
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center
83%
11%
0%
Brooklyn Park
75%
12%
10%
Champlin
96%
3%
1%
Crystal
76%
18%
4%
Dayton
88%
8%
4%
Golden Valley
85%
12%
3%
Maple Grove
77%
18%
3%
New Hope
79%
15%
4%
Osseo
91%
7%
2%
Plymouth
74%
14%
6%
Robbinsdale
91%
9%
0%
WILLINGNESS TO SEEK HELP FROM A COUNSELING AGENCY
"Would you seek help with a serious personal, or serious
family problem, from a counseling agency?"
USE OF SHELTER SERVICES
"In the past year, has anyone in your household been in a
protective shelter or some other short-term housing situa-
tion as a way to protect themselves?"
ER91
Brooklyn Center
ES
NO
DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
840
3%
13%
Brooklyn Park
84%
1040
60
Champlin
78%
120/
100/0
Crystal
71a
12%
170
Dayton
80%
So
120
Golden Valley
75%
13%
120
Maple Grove
81%
9%
10%
New Hope
79%
11%
10%
Osseo
77%
11%
120
Plymouth
78%
8%
14%
Robbinsdale
71%
20%
9%
USE OF SHELTER SERVICES
"In the past year, has anyone in your household been in a
protective shelter or some other short-term housing situa-
tion as a way to protect themselves?"
ER91
Brooklyn Center
0%
100%
Brooklyn Park
3%
97%
Champlin
1%
99%
Crystal
1%
991%
Dayton
0%
100%
Golden Valley
2%
98%
Maple Grove
1%
99%
New Hope
3%
97%
Osseo
0%
100%
Plymcuth
1%
99%
Rccc i nsca l a
3 0
97
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
The following is a list of proposed services. Would you or
would you not like to see these services developed in your
community:
"Parenting training or parenting education services?"
"Mental health counseling services?"
Brocklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Champlin
Crystal
Dayton
Golden Valley
Maple Grove
New Hope
Osseo
Plymouth
Robbinsdale
YES
YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
74%
5%
21%
Brooklyn Park
55%
40%
5%
Champlin
77%
13%
10%
Crystal
94%
4%
2%
Dayton
67%
13%
20%
Golden Valley
55%
18%
17%
Maple Grove
73%
120
15%
New Hope
720
14%
14%
Osseo
791%,
11%
100
P 1 ymcuth
69%
14010
17 9
Rcbbinsdale
740
17%
9%
"Mental health counseling services?"
Brocklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Champlin
Crystal
Dayton
Golden Valley
Maple Grove
New Hope
Osseo
Plymouth
Robbinsdale
YES
NO
QQN'T KNOW
790
1C%
11%
700
25%
5%
84%
6%
10%
88%
e
i 0%
81%
70
12%
820
14%
4%
81%
9%
10%
82 0
9%
9%
86%
80
6%
80%
120
8%
63%
23%
14%
page 3
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
The following is a list of proposed services. Would or would
you not like to see these services developed in your
community:
"Residential center for adolescents with alcohol and drug
problems?"
Y -U NO DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
81%
11%
8%
Brooklyn Park
58%
37%
5%
Champlin
43%
32%
25%
Crystal
84%
80
8%
Dayton
45%
30%
25%
Golden Valley
66%
30%
4%
Maple Grove
77%
14%
9%
New Hope
84%
11%
5%
Osseo
440/0
30%
26%
Plymouth
58%
27%
15%
Robbinsdale
63%
20%
17o
"Residential center
for adults
with
emotional problems?"
YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
53%
25%
22%
Brooklyn Park
600
350
o
Champlin
401%
35 0
25-6
Crystal
651-0
24%
Dayton
41%
36%
251-2
Golden Valley
49%
39%
12%
Maple Grove
71%
18%
11%
New Hope
74%
15%
11%
Osseo
36%
43%
21%
Plymouth
49%
37%
14%
Robbinsdale
600
290
11%
page 4
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
The following is a list of proposed services. Would you or
would you not like to see these services developed in your
community:
"Services for the mentally retarded?"
"Drug counseling services for people of all ages?"
YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
92%
0%
8%
Brooklyn Park
80%
15%
5%
Champlin
61%
24%
151%
Crystal
89%
11%
0%
Dayton
69%
14%
17%
Golden Valley
77%
19%
4%
Maple Grove
84%
8%
8%
New Nope
86%
10%
4%
Osseo
60%
21%
19%
Plymouth
71%
180
11%
Rcbbirsdale
65%
150
20%
"Drug counseling services for people of all ages?"
page 5
YES
NO
DGN'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
89%
50
6%
Brooklyn Park
80o
200
00
Cham -lin
74 0
1 1 °'
1 -.0
Crystal
87%
6%
7%
Caytor,
74%
12 0
1 a
Golden Valley
83%
150,
2%
Maple Grove
86%
8%
60
New Hope
960
4%
00",
Csseo
78%
91,10,
13%
Plymouth
79%
17%
4%
Robbinsdale
75%
18%
6%
page 5
U
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HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
The following is a list of proposed services. Would you or
would you not like to see these services developed in your
community:
"Counseling services for seniors?"
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
87%
5%
8%
Brooklyn Park
68%
32%
0%
Champlin
81%
8%
11%
Crystal
78%
3%
19%
Dayton
77%
8%
15%
Golden Valley
79%
19%
2%
Maple Grove
78%
8%
14%
New Hope
89%
8%
3%
Osseo
79%
9%
12%
Plymouth
64%
13%
23%
Robbinsdale
77%
14%
8%
"Child protection services?"
YS NO DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
97%
3%
0%
Brooklyn Park
750
250
00
Champlin
9�0
30
4;
Crystal
90%
40,/
6%
Dayton
87%
51%
80
Golden Valley
85%
13%
20
Maple Grove
90%
5%
5%
New Hope
87%
10%
3%
Osseo
86%
5%
9%
Plymouth
83%
T1%
6%
Rcbbinsdale
79%
120
9%
page 6
AWARENESS OF SERVICES
Have you heard of the following agencies:
"Hennepin County Community Health Clinic in Brooklyn Center?"
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
32%
60%
8%
Brooklyn Park
30%
70%
0%
Champlin
15%
85%
0%
Crystal
23%
77%
0%
Dayton
13%
87%
0%
Golden Valley
24%
76%
C%
Maple Grove
33%
67%
0%
New Hope
40%
60%
0%
Osseo
23%
77%
0%
Plymouth
140
86%
0%
Robbinsdale
40%
6001/0
01-0
"Family and Children's Services in Osseo?"
"First Call for Help in Minneapolis?"
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
YES
NO
DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
240
760
0%
Brooklyn Park
30%
70%
0%
Champlin
80
920
0%
Crystal
12
8,0
'
Dayton
8 %
92-0
0
Golden Valley
13%
870
00'
Macle Grove
180
820'
00'
New Hope
14%
8E%
0%
Osseo
27%
73%
0%
Plymouth
80'
92%
C%
Robbinsdale
17%
83%
0%
"First Call for Help in Minneapolis?"
YES NO DON'T KNOW
Brooklyn Center
71%
26%
3%
Brooklyn Park
65%
30%
5%
Champlin
79%
21%
0%
Crystal
87%
13%
0%
Dayton
67%
33%
0%
Golden Valley
61%
39%
0%
Maple Grove
58%
32%
0%
New Hope
71%
29%
0%
Osseo
68%
32%
0%
Plymouth
74%
26%
0%
Robbinsdale
710'
26%
3%
page 7
In the past year, has anyone in your household had any
problems that interfered with their daily activities because
of:
"Depression?"
Y SISO
Brooklyn Center
514
95%
Brooklyn Park
8%
92%
Champlin
6%
94%
Crystal
11%
89%
Dayton
8%
92%
Golden Valley
6%
94%
Maple Grove
11%
89%
New Hope
12%
88%
Osseo
8%
92%
Plymouth
8%
920
Robbinsdale
111%
89%
Drug abuse?"
Y S1O
Brooklyn Center
"Alcohol
abuse?"
Brooklyn Park
YES
NO
Brooklyn Center
5%
95%
Brooklyn Park
5%
95%
Champlin
5n
95%
Crystal
11%
89%
Dayton
5%
95%
Golden Valley
4%
96%
Maple Grove
6%
941.1.
New Hope
5%
95%
Osseo
6%
94%
Plymouth
5%
95%
Robbinsdale
6%
94%
Drug abuse?"
Y S1O
Brooklyn Center
3%
97%
Brooklyn Park
5%
95%
Champlin
3%
97%
Crystal
5%
95%
Dayton
2%
98%
Golden Valley
2%
98%
Maple Grove
3%
97%
New Hope
4%
96%
Osseo
3%
97%
Plymouth
2%
98%
Robbinsdale
3-
97%
Vol
EFFECTIVE WAYS TO INFORM RESIDENTS OF SERVICES
"What is the one most effective way to inform you or let you
know about the services provided by human service agencies
in your community?"
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Champlin
Crystal
Dayton
Golden Valley
Maple Grove
New Hope
Osseo
Plymouth
Robbinsdale
WORD PAMPHLETS
EDUCATIONAL TALKS RADIO PCS -"ERS
Srccklyn Center
3%
OF
OR
TELEVISION
NEWSPAPERS
MOUTH
BROCHURES
16%
10%
8%
3%
10%
20%
10%
45%
45%
17%
120
6%
35%
16%
6%
17%
36%
18%
10%
14%
9%
17%
6 all
38%
17%
19%
4%
28%
19%
18%
5%
26%
331-0
210/0
140
8%
80
195
5%
390
1 5%
9 0
6%
21 %
EDUCATIONAL TALKS RADIO PCS -"ERS
Srccklyn Center
3%
00
0%
Brocklyn Park
00
00
0%
Chamolin
20
1%
0�
Crystal
0
2"
20
.o
Dayton
2%
1%
to
Golden Valley
10
1n
209,
Maole Grove
30
1%
1%
New Hope
4%
1%
0%
Osseo
2%
1%
2%
Plymcuth
3%
1%
0%
Robbinsdale
10,10
0%
0%
OTHER
5{�0
50
40
12%
30
16%
24%
23%
4%
14%
38%
Many of those responding with "OTHER", indicated they felt
that being mailed information was an effective way to inform
them of services provided by area human service agencies.
page 9
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MINNE-SC74 OE?AR ' -N CF
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E_„nom�c Occortun ty Office
690 Amer.can Center Bulong . 19-0 _as: Ke"ecc Bcu;evarc
St. Paul. MN 55101
TTY 612 297-3944
Date: November 22, 1988
To: Distribution Organizations
Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program
(TE: AP)
From: Marty Gate
Subject: Distribution Schedule FFY 189
2
In FFY '0089 (October 1, 1988 - September 30, 1989), the TrFA
program is projecting three (3) general distributions. USDA has
just infcrmed us of the purchase schedule for the additional
products for TEFAP. So now the planning for the distributions can
be completed.
According to USDA the additional products being purchased are
peanut butter, canned pork, vegetarian beans, egg mix and raisins.
As these products are received in the State trey will be rotated
to each section on an ecnaitable basis.
The State •gill be divided into three (3) distribution sections for
FY '89. These secziors have been established to fit the average
nu:aber of households served to the projected product available each
month. Shipping dates will reed to be after the 15th of each month
except for the agencies distributing in Deceml er that can have some
fIexibi1ity.
Attached are the section lists of the agencies and the projected
distribution months. Thank you for your patience and if you have
further questions, please contact me at 612/297-2465.
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
JC2 CESCR IPTI CN
Position Title: Planner
Working Hours: E:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. evenings as required
Salary Rance: $19,402 - $26,077
Job Summary: The Planner is responsible for coordinating
citizen participation in human services planning
development activities; staffs area committees and
the Advisory Commission, and provides human
services planning, research, and technical
assistance to the community -at -large.
Examoles of Outies and Resconsitilities: Carries out on-going need's
assessment processes; collects information about
policy and revenue develcements; provides
consultaticn and technical asssistance to community
croups and service acer.cie=_ recarding needs
assessment methodologies; provides written and
oral reporting of citizen participation act
process to appropriate entities; collects,
analyzes, and disseminates demographic and sacial
economic data and legislative infcrmaticn;
maintains membership In task forces addressing
area needs; and c=nducts Other related duties as
regi -i; -r=d.
C�L:C3�inn
arc Exce-ie-ccs- C.cilec_e d`cr=e ;n - LaTan Scr-`/ices olanninc
pu. is
policy ce,/e_'ccmen z . needs assessment
research, or r?iate,:' f cr ecui`/al=nt
comcinaticn of educa.icn enc ex=erience; or a
demcnstrated papa=ility := ser -form the duties.
S
Kncwletce ant k 11c �_�r_,_r�moniS Crgani_=.__nal and writing
__ _ tc :vcrk intecendently;
kncwler e of primary and secondary research
methcts; skili in werkir,c with diverse aroues of
people; skill in communicating beth verbally and
in writing. Knowiedce c= the CSSA legislation;
knowledge of computer based statistical analysis
packages; is highly desirable.
Status-.
Exempt
Description Evaluation Date: December 1962.
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
7601 Kenruckv Avenue N. • Brocklyn Park, NIN 55425
(6L) 49:;-2502
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
JCP Dc=CP TFT? CNI
Position Title: Ccmmunity Outreach Program Coordinator
Workina Hours:- 24 hours per meek
Salary Range: sc.31 - s11.54 hourly
Job Summarv: To inc-=ass the awareness of and access=iblity to
services and programs for the low-income
population of the Northwest Hennepin area.
Examoles of Duties and Re=_eonsibilities:
1) Community forums for low-income 020212
Cccrcinates two/three community forums on topics
pertinent to low-income individuals; such as on
food actions, childcare options; educational
opportunities. Work cgllaboratively with
appropriate human service providers, agencies and
individuals in the ccmmunity to develcp the forums
in terms of locistics speakers, handcutst
locations, etc. Develop czm.crenensive plans to
reach isolated lcw—income individuals in the
community about the forums. Coordinate forum
re^_istraticns and actual forum events.
Incgrtcrate evaluation mea=sures via written forms.
conducing focus groups ___. Produce follow-up
summary reperts.
C) `,ir-gluc ^-ocram
Cccrdnac_�Eurplus C.:mmcc:ties Frocram(_ distri-
butions) in ecnjuneticn wit? vclur.�==r seta
ccordinator and volunteer cistri=utcrs. Maintain
records on receipt and tel of products at
mass distributions at trc sites and thrcucn
continued distributicr, thraucn lccal food shelve=_.
Maintain contact with State =apartment cf Jobs and
Training to keep up with procrarn reculations and
reccrdkee=inc recuirements. Ccordina:e annual
volunteer recognition.-
_) E:r_-cenc" c_. -•.ii -=s
- receives all completed vouchers from acencies
and vendors
-maintains records of service utilization
including number of units of service, number of
people served, type of service, cost of service,
and client breakdowns by household type, sex, and
age categories
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, NIN 55428
(612) 493-2802
-completes monthly and quarterly reports for
agencies, County, and Council needs
-up-dates co -participating agencies regarding line
item balances to minimize over -expenditures in any
category
-provides information and referral service to
applicants determined to be ineligible for
Emergency Services Program
-works with and advocates for Program participants
needing special assistance to meet their needs
-maintain coordination among co -participating
acencies. holdino cuarterly meetings with
providers, keeping them informed of any develop-
ments in Emergency Services delivery
maintains membership in community, County, and
metropolitan task forces addressing emergency
needs issues
-communicates directly with County staff on budget
and operational issues
-ensures accurate and timely submission of all
monthly, quarterly, and annual reccrts
-writes oress releSses and Other cutresch tccis
for distribution within the community
C+j1ar nutioc
Assist agency with information. and r= -err al calls•
compiling recuest Statistics, serve as a liaison
to area human service boards/committees; provide
advocacy/assistance. Assist with agency volunteer
r?=1't1ltm�n}, monitoring, and volunteer Project
caor�-ination.
Cdi !' i n.1 =-` ^'inn.- i cnra Co1 ana do -Cs i yn. i?L:RI%a1 =_=_-vices cr
- related field desired, one year of resat
ExGer ience in program management: c4- demcnst•r a t_d
c3lzau i l i ty to perform tip= jot c!" --ties.
Knowln':!C•1e and Skills Rec'uir='nent=_• Atilit'`1 to work wit"l Crcuas wit:
hick levels of excerti=-e in t .ir fieids ; group
facilitation skills: knowledce of volunt_e
recruitment and management, acility to operate as
a self-starter with minimal on-zoinc 51-Loervision:
agility to develop and implement orccram workplan:
CooC `ertal and written communication s -kills,
knowledge of community resources and agencies,
knowledge of media operations, ,ability to work
well with people from a wide variety of socio-
economic backgrounds.
Status: Exemo:
Long Range Planning summary
1. How lone
have you
lived in your city?
Golden Valley
10
0-2
vears
2-4 vears 5 years
6 2
and over Total
22
18 2
51
Champlin
3
1
6
10
Golden Valley
1
1
13
15
Crystal
2
2
16
20
Brooklyn Pk.
11
5
26
42
17
9
61
87
2. How has the city you live in changed in
the
last five vears_?
Champlin:
growth
rezoned
Go Iden Va11ev: no chance
commercial crowth
younger families moving in
Crystal: no change
roads not adequate
parks improved
redo/eloomen t
Brock lvn Park: Growth
no chances
traffic heavier
mini -:calls
lowe--=lass moving in
J. Do you s+?e /ourself 1 iyi-.na in your city T ive vears from now?
yes no don't know
Champlin
7
3
Golden Valley
10
3 2
Crystal
12
6 2
Brooklyn Park
22
18 2
51
30 6
In what ways do you see your city Changing in the next 5 ears?
Champlin: Continued growth commercial
and residential
new roads
Golden Valley: no change
new highways
growth
Brooklyn Park:
no change
more growth
more crimes
new highways
5. Now is the quality of your life different then it was 5 nears
ago?
Champlin: Better
Same
Golden Valley: Same
Better
Crystal: Same
Better
worse
Brooklvn Park: Better
Same
Worse
6. ge m u have children?
Chamoiin:
Golden Vallev
Crystal
Brooklyn Park
7. �,vhat are their 39e5'
Champlin
Golden Valley
Crystal
Brooklyn Park
under to
no
es
3
7
3
12
3
14
6
33
9
66
21
under to
over 12
10
3
6
6
5
a
20
16
41
33
8. What hones and fears do you have for your children7
ho es fears
Champlin
happy crime
successful drugs
safety
>>C?. cont.
Golden Valley
Crystal
3rooklyn Park
10. are your parents livine?
Champlin
Golden Valle,/
Crystal
Brooklyn Park:
hones fears
happy/secure bad environment
responsible crime
support them— drugs
selves
find good jobs
affordable housing
succeed in life
better education
Good Education
good job & life
environment protected
none
druo_s
peer pressure
environment
pollution
crime victim
drugs
ves
no
9
1
13
2
13
7
13
Crystal
62
19
11. 1f;hat hope= and fears do you have for your parents in the future?
hones fears
Champ l i..
l i,,e long i l lness
eood health care health care
self sufficient
Golden Vallee food health medical coverage
not be disabled age
nursinq home
Crystal
Brooklyn Park
affordable housing
none
stays healthy
good health
stay in home
remains independent
12. Do vpu ever stav uo at nioh_t and worry?
none
medical care
proper housing
social security
still solvent
money
none
health care cost
parents care
ves
no
Champlin
3
7
10
Golden Valley
5
7
13
Crystal
27
Brooklyn Park
15
57
30
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13. What
are some of the things you worry about?
Champlin:
children
money
medical problems
Golden Valley:
work
money
children
parents
Crystal:
children
money
vandalism
housing
transportation
Brooklyn
Park: work
money
family
medical expenses
14. When
you have a personal or family problem; what do you do: where
do you ao?
Champlin:
family, friends. self no-one
a
Golden Vallev:
family, friends, church
Crystal:
family, self, friends, church, counseling
Brooklyn
Park: family, friends, church, counselor
l5. How
would •:you like to see your tax dollars spent?
Champlin:
education, environment, road, crime prevention
Golden Valley:
education. environment, preservation, long-term
health carei affordable housing, public safety
Crystal:
good education, drug prevention, public safety, senior
citizen program=_. park improvement, child care
Brooklyn
Park: education, (primary & secondary) health care for all
preserve environment, crime prevention, senior
benefits, road improvements, parks
lo. How
do you not want your tax dollars spent?
Champlin:
military
daycare
services for minority
YF
16. cont.
Golden Valley: misused welfare
defense including nukes
war on drugs
school busing
Crystal: no feelings
defense
schools
Brooklyn Park: no answer (18)
military/defense
no busing
abusive welfare
social security tax
17. What issues do you believe in most strongly?
Champlin: pro-life/anti-abortion
education -primary & secondary
Golden. Valley: environment clean-u,o
education -primary & secondary
drug programs
crime
Crystal: primary & secondary education
re -vamp welfare program
affordable housing_ (subsidized)
crime prevention
BroOkl iii Fa+ k: education
protection of environment
no answer
health care for all
newsletter for area
18. Are you involved in any volunteer activities?
19. Whv do you volunteer?
Champlin: want to help others
saw a need
to help other diabetics
Golden Valley: saw a need
need to be involved
ves
no
Chamo'_in
4
6
Golden Valleq
5
10
Crystal
10
10
Brooklyn Park
15
27
34
53
19. Whv do you volunteer?
Champlin: want to help others
saw a need
to help other diabetics
Golden Valley: saw a need
need to be involved
19- cant.
/
Crystal: enjoyment
to be informed
Brooklyn Park: to help others
community involvement
enjoys being a Christian
neighbor
20. When you think of h
uman szrvices. what
Champlin: health care senior
citizens
welfare/people
who are needy
People helping people
Golden Valley: helping the disadvantaged
welfare/people who are needy
senior citizen programs
Crystal: helpina needy People(homeless)
welfare
Social workers
handicapped
Brooklyn Park: welfare/needy people
people helping people
no answer
battered women
homeless/disadvantaged
shslters
United Wav
Salvation ^,rmi
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Human Services Council
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
MEMO TO: Executive Board Members
MEMO FROM: David Wagner, Staff
DATE: December 29, 1988
SUBJECT: 1989 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES ACT PRIORITIES,
Agenda Item # S.
During 1989, the Advisory Commission has considered a variety
of information regarding local human services needs. At the
Commission's November and December meetings a structured
Process for establishing area priorities was implemented. The
following 1989 priorities were approved December 15, 1988 by
the Advisory Commission for forwarding to the Executive
Board. Note that several priorities have equal rankings.
1989 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES ACT PRIORITIES:
1. ME\17AL, H 4L'H SERVICES. This priority includes affordable,
quality family counseling, children's mental health needs,
anC support for the BridgeNcrth program.
DRI.'3 AND AL-CHCL ABUSE SERVICES This priority includes
the issue of cocaine/crack use by youth.
3. HOUSING. This priority includes subsici-Ted housing, senior
housing, and emergency short-term housing assistance.
3. CHILD ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE, AND NEGLECT
3. HEALTH CARS. This priority includes health care education
and affordable health care insurance issues.
4. COMMUNITY AWARENESS. This priority inclutes the need to
inform the larger community regarding area needs and issues
as well as informing area municipal governments on area needs
and issues. Also includes informing the larger community on
services and programs that are available.
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER -NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
7601 Kentucky Avenue N. e Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(612) 493-2802
5. SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT. This priority
includes improvement of the information and referral system,
providing case management services to assist clients in
receiving services, full service community centers that offer
a full range of human service programs, and improvement in
the accessibility of services.
5. TRANSPORTATION. This priority includes focus on the
transportation issues facing low-income persons, seniors, and
persons with disabilities.
6. SHELTERS FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN.
This list of priorities will also include a statement of
support for the continued need to provide energy assistance
through the Energy Assistance Program, and the continued need
for subsidized day care options for area residents.
ACTION REQUIRED: Motion to
approve/disapprove
the 1989
Community
i
Social Services Act
Priorities.
8:00 - 8:30
8:30 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:00
CliaifiSer
of col tttrterce
NETWORK AND THE NORTH HENNEPIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
present:
COLLABORATION ------- Plakiny .it happen
featuring: Arthur IlimmPlnran
November
13:00
Nor L I IeI Irip lr i n C:urrrntr.t rt i I; y f,o 1 l eU_ e
7�r 1 1 05th Avenue Idor L
Drook l ylt Park, Mirnneso La 551445
Nurse Room, CO"I/lluni ty CFntFr (sFe 111.1p)
Rolls and Cof fee*
Presentation by Arthur Hirnmelman
Panel discussion of collaborative examples
*bring brochures and infurmaLion to share about your agency.
COST: $5.00
In recent times, collaboration has hFcome a tlPw buzz word. Funders
may require that collaboration be a hart (.)-f a grant rerlues t .
Collaboration may be seen as a way to survive in a time of increased
needs and reduced resources. Part of Webster's definition states
that collaboration comes from the Latin, "to labor together". We
u
hear and talk of workintogether, but do we really know what it
means. or how to do it effectively?ilre potential opportunities forcollaborating with ot.lr f.►er�r's or- with o Lher c,nr: Lors is Lreme-ndous, but
what art- the barriers, what are t1iP 1;er-hni(lues involvr-_d?
Arthur Himrnelman, Director of the PUbli.c/PrivaLe lniti.ativras Project,
will speak on the issue of collaboration (rani his work on t►umerous
collaborative projects, at the Humphrey lrtsti LuLr�, acrd Flom his
research ort this topic.
The issues that will be covered irtclr.1tie:
1) Trends that encourage collwboratirlrt/sor:fetal changes that have
mage co11aboration n(?r-eFsary.
2) The rationale for collaboration.
3) A model for collaborative processes
a) examples of collaborative efforts
4) Observations regarding collaborative projects - the hroblerns and
OPPOI- tuni ties in the ac Lua 1 collaborative process an(1 what makes
the process work.
The public, private and rton-1.11-o r i t ser_ Lor s are all encour iyed to
attend.
Bring examples and quesl:iorls (art coll lboraLives for- discu:,siort.
Folluwiny Ar-LI►ur's prescenLaLion, thQt*e Will be a preserttat:iorr by
PRISM, a local emergency service ayency that has re(_errtly beWn
involved in several collah(trative hrojet orte with corporate,
Public and non-profit involvement and ti)
agencies. e n
other with other on -profit
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
MEMO 70: Executive Soard Me. cars
MEMO FROM: Staff -
MEMO DATE: December 5, 1988
SUBJECT: HOUSING/HOMELESS PROJECTS: Agenda Item #14.
a. Homeless Study Overview:
There ha•>e been a variety of recent proorams/activities taking
glace which address housino needs. During the past six months a
study was conducted on suburban homelessness by the Wilder
Research Center in St. Paul. A summary of the findings of this
research are found on the attached document a. The complete
report is available upon request.
b. HI_D 7 - an =' ` i ^nal;cu=iric o -o :ec_t
Tile HILL transitional �ncusinc prCl;e•=t has teen discussed at
G-l"e'•/icus board �Teetincs. Same oT the CCnc=rns excressed earlier
have :ince teen addressed. The HUD Procram makes foreclosed
110mes 3: 3il3ble to homeless peoole.
A noncro-it corporation does the pacerwerk: a transitional
`ousina croc_ram raises money and does the actual imorovements to
the homes. The nonprofit can charge for the =_uoeort services.
=ail=ec=ifv What they want the tr 3nsiticnai housing to be
]r=�: :j=a: `hat e}fG _a.in� the GrCCrcm _ ='1`_C=ems. �d�cument b}
-e G'GCCsa_ Can be b'. cities -.van-inc tG "'.zrti_ipata in
croaram. ail =nc_cse_ =amol= wa= .r 3ryc. uV West
Henne_in Human Services Council for the C_T' of Hackins.
C. C121:'tinatedi MN MultinCu=ing Assoc. Transitional HOusinc ETfCrt•
`? r�inat.d Mf�l i'��ui ihCUBJA.no 4SSCC. 7ranSi`_ "nal Hol:Sino
is 3 program to place individuals in ne?- z' hcusind in
-c21l' rental unit= at a reduced CCsC. F -_-ming for this croject
will :nclud= money from Jobs and Training. and `101s. -St.
Paul Family Housing Fund ran a similar program in 1964 but, it
did not include case management and inspection - this new program
will include these.
The Program will involve 50 units between Ramsey and suburban
Hennepin County
Suburban Hennepin - CASH will hire a 1/2 to =/4 time coordinator/
administrator for the housing program.
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPUN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(612) 493-2802
Agenda Item #14, page 2.
A rate will be established with 1-2 months free, then 5-25% of
the rental cost
The Coordinator will do the following:
-recruit landlords to participate in the program
-worker/city inspectors
-work on case management programs
-be responsiblefor evaluation every 3 months
-work with provider agencies.
d. Housing Assistance Program:
The Housing Assistance Program is based on a St. Louis program
model. The three agencies involved with the project in suburban
Hennepin County are:
S -South HHSC
W- Interfaith Outreach
NW- PRISM
To qualify for the program a person needs a stable income, AFDC or a
job. The primary purpose of the program is to assist homeless
families with finding and keeping house. The project works with a
model approach, training volunteers to provide the assistance. A
more thorough workplan is attached.
The criteria and workplan for the Housing Assistance Program is
enclosed, also, for your review and use. (Document c)
20ARD ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion of city participation.
CAS71. 1M.." pnrww uwt-pntt,l vr►,.,r:t ..n
GQ-mmunity Action for
s uburban Hennepin
CASH�A
Eisennower Community Center • 1001 Hi,ghwav -,.Room 3043 -Fop kins. Minnesota 35343 telephone (8121 933-9180
PRESS R-TLEASM
November 23, 1988
NEEDS ASSESSMENT ON HOMELESSNESS IN SU3UR3AN HENNEPIN
Com=munity Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) recently conducted
the first reeds assessment on homelessness in suburban Hennepin
Cou:.ty. "The Status and Needs of Fousing Assistance Clients in
S,,I..-nur'an :icy-.nne^.in Countvn Was designed by CAS and su ur:.an
Henne?in se=vita providers and anal viced by Jud_t:: from the
TtJilde= Researc:-1 Canta= in Saint Paul. The reeds asses=:,^.eat was
developed tc provide a greater knowledge base about the homeless
and 1—hcse at risk o: loosing taei_ housing. Seventeen service
p=cvide=s in su ur an He-,ne in County administered the
cuestionnai_e.
T* -e su_ve-i is a =epo=t c= c:_: -^._S w.o scuc;lt and raCeived housing
as__stance c.n Aucust 4, 1933 t:n=cucz Septaml:e= 9, 1933. Du=.ng
t' -is pe=_cd _?5 ncu_eacld-z r_ce_ved housing ass_s_ance, o= whom 97
(7-1 pe=cin-) par =-cT _ ated t e .:.._•fey. Four t_f=es c= housing
asS_orc:.ce were Liven tc the olio^.ts. 1) flnanc_ _ a s Z _sta.^.ce with
=ant, a renta_ deccs_t, or a mcr�ga;e payment; 2) hcu=_::g in a
�aLte=ed wanen l = s ae' e=; l a-lct_: voucae_-; d) t=ens _tional
6.
housing.
Tae fcllowinc are hichl_gh.ts from the needs assessment.
* 0= the 97 households 42 were seeking he!= at smelters for
batter=_d wc;nen and the of .e= 55 households received alae: types
of housing assistance.
* approximately 50 percent of the households se=ved were families,
of which 38 percent were single families.
101 children and 116 adults comprised the 97 households, with 70
percent of all children under the age of nine. (78 percent of
all adults were female.]
* Eighty percent of those surveyed were high school graduates,
including 35 percent who had some college work and 6 percent
who had college degrees.
* In half of all households someone is currently employed. Of
those who are employed at least one-third are under -employed due
to low job status or working onI
Of households have stead to y
y part-time_ Only 38 percent
source of income. P yment (part or full-time) as a
* Over 60 percent of the households had a
less than s10,000. 1987 annual income of
People seeking housing assistance are definitely
becoming homeless. Over half of the clients did notrisk liveoin
Permanent housing at the time they were seeking housing
assistance and 60 percent reported bein homeless at some time
in the past. Considering their
Hess, coupled with their vulnerable teconomic nstatusce ,l mostlpeop
applying for housing assistance are at a verypeople
becoming homeless or returning to homelessness. risk for