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Home My WebLink About1993-11-09 Park Board Packet0� e tis 0 City of Edina EDINA PARK BOARD 7:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 9, 1993 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A G E N D A Approval of the October 12, 1993 Minutes Petition for Ice Rink at York Park Historical Society - Fees and Charges Marian Hansen Deborah Morse -Kahn Micki Smith Park and Recreation Department/Park Board Flow Chart Other City Hall (612) 927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (612) 927-7645 EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 TDD (612) 927-5461 --- ------- - - ----- ----- - b SLLOOL kv\(A 91- ts, j L IIA z-A.- A, 10 ("4n tTN I AM CITY OF EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: November 4, 1993 TO: Edina Park and Recreation Department program and administrative staff and all Edina youth athletic association Presidents. FROM: John Kepriost SUBJECT: Peter Benson's tudy results of Edina youth and follow up meeting. Having attended Dr. Peter Benson's speech on October 14, 1993, I thought I'd pass along the handouts submitted that evening. As you will notice, the handouts are the results of a study that Dr. Peter Benson completed that surveyed what he defines as "assets and deficits" amongst 6th -12th graders in Edina. Dr. Benson's speech was very interesting and helpful in understanding the results of the survey. Dr. Benson did an excellent job identifying Edina youths' specific assets and deficits, as well as, suggesting desired results or goals that our community should strive to attain. According to Dr. Benson, Edina youth actually scored quite high in most categories in comparison to national standards. However, Dr. Benson suggested that Edina's most challenging deficit amongst our 6th -12th graders, is their lack of exposure to positive, caring and influential role model adults who demonstrate a sincere interest for theirell being. Dr. Benson suggests that coaches, instructors and l4ders of youth collectively have a powerful impact on the growth and development of our community's youth. As a result of his findings, a large number of concerned community members are organizing their first meeting for several reasons, all of which are listed on the attached invitation. This invitation was recently submitted to us by Jay Jaffee, Chemical Health Coordinator for the Edina School District. Jay Jaffee asks that if you are interested in participating in this newly formed committee in an effort to build assets for Edina youth, you may wish to attend their first organizational meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in room 250 of the Edina Community Center. cc: Edina Park Board Jay Jaffee Following the Town Meeting with Peter Benson October 14, nearly 60 people signed -up to continue the effort to build assets in Edina. Anyone interested is also invited to attend. The first meeting of the group will be Tuesday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m. in room 250 of the Community Center. School and city staff members along with others will be invited to attend. The purpose of the group will be to: * Assess and identify the strengths and needs of the community in regard to assets for youth development. * Communicate the results of the assessment and identification of strengths and needs. * Advocate for more assets for youth development in Edina. * Recruit others to help build assets in Edina. * Members may choose to provide services to youth serving and other organizations to help them provide assets. The group will also be asked to select its leadership. Co-chairs will be recommended. Edina Family Resources and the Parent Communication Network will be a part of the leadership. 0 25 Characteristics of Healthy Communities Community 1. Children are top priority Attitude 2. All citizens have responsibility 3. All citizens have pro -child power 4. Universality: all kids need more developmental assets 5. Emphasize early childhood 6. Build family strengths 7. Wrap arms around teenagers 8. Balance of prevention and promotion Community 9. Audit pro -child resources, programs and strategies Data 10. Monitor assets and at -risk behavior Community 11. Consensus on values Norms 12. Clear and consistent alcohol and other drug policies Community 13. After school care Programming 14. Rich variety of school-based and community organizations 15. Prevention of organizational dropout 16. Organizational mission expansion (prevention and promotion) 17. Partnership mentality 18. The power of redundancy 19. Peer educators 20. Mentoring (adults to kids; kids to kids) 21. Youth service and empowerment Community 22. Parent education Education 23. Training for adult volunteers 24. Caring schools Community 25. Effective collaboration across multiple sectors Collaboration Search Institute, 700 South Third Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (1993) 4 From Benson, P. (1993). The Troubled Journey: A Portrait of 6th -12th Grade Youth. Minneapolis: Search Institute. 30 ASSETS ASSET TYPE ASSET NAME _ASSET DEFINITION I. Family support Family life provides high levels of love and support 2. Parent(s) as social resources Student views parent(s) as accessible resources for advice and support 3. Parent communication Student has frequent, in-depth conversations with parent(s) SUPPORT i 4. Other adult resources Student has access to non -parent adults for advice and support 5. Other adult communication Student has frequent, in-depth conversations with non - parent adults 6. Parent involvement in schooling Parent(s) are involved in helping student succeed in school 7. Positive school climate School provides a caring, encouraging environment 8. Parental standards Parent(s) have standards for appropriate conduct 9. Parental discipline Parent(s) discipline student when a rule is violated CONTROL, 10. Parental monitoring Parent(s) monitor "where I am going and with whom I will be" 11. Time at home Student goes out for "fun and recreation" 3 or fewer nights per week 12. Positive peer influence Student's best friends model responsible behavior 13. Involved in music Student spends 1 hour or more per week in music training or practice 14. Involved in school extra- Student spends 1 hour or more per week in school sports, STRUCTURED curricular activities clubs, or organizations TIME USE 15. Involved in community Student spends 1 hour or more per week in organizations or organizations or activities clubs outside of school 16. Involved in church or synagogue Student spends 1 hour or more per week attending programs or services 17. Achievement motivation Student is motivated to do well in school 18. Educational aspiration Student aspires to pursue post -high school education (e.g., trade EDUCATIONAL school, college) COMMITMENT j 19. School performance Student reports school performance is above average 20. Homework Student reports 6 hours or more of homework per week 21. Values helping people Student places high personal value on helping other people POSITIVE 22. Is concerned about world hunger Student reports interest in helping to reduce world hunger VALUES 23. Cares about people's feelings Student cares about other people's feelings 24. Values sexual restraint Student values postponing sexual activity 25. Assertiveness skills Student reports ability to "stand up for what I believe" 26. Decision-making skills Student reports "I am good at making decisions" SOCIAL 27, Friendship -making skills Student reports "I am good at making friends" COMPETENCE 28. Planning skills Student reports "I am good at planning ahead" 29. Self-esteem Student reports high self-esteem 30. Positive view of personal future Student is optimistic about his/her personal future 10 DEFICITS: DEFINITIONS DEFICIT NAME I DEFICIT DEFINITION 1. Alone at home Student spends 2 hours or more per day at home without an adult 2. Hedonistic values Student places high importance on self-serving values 3. TV overexposure Student watches TV 3 hour or more per day 4. Drinking parties Student frequently attends parties where peers drink 5. Stress Student feels under stress or pressure "most" or "all" of the time 6. Physical abuse I Student reports at least one incident of physical abuse by an adult 7. Sexual abuse I Student reports at least one incident of sexual abuse 8. Parental addiction Student reports a parent "has a serious problem with alcohol or drugs" 9. Social isolation Student feels a consistent lack of care, support, and understanding 10. Negative peer pressure Most close friends are involved in chemical use and/or are in frequent trouble at school ZO AT -RISK INDICATORS AT -RISK AT -RISK I DOMAIN INDICATOR DEFINITION 1. Frequent alcohol use i Has used alcohol 6 or more times "in the last 30 days" ALCOHOL 2. Binge drinking Has had 5 or more drinks in a row, once or more "in the last 2 i weeks" I 3. Daily cigarette use Smokes I or more cigarettes per day TOBACCO 4. Frequent chewing tobacco use I Has used 20 or more times "in the last 12 months" ILLICIT 5. Frequent use of illicit drugs Has used marijuana, cocaine or crack, PCP, LSD, amphetamines, DRUGS heroin or other narcotics 6 or more times "in the last 12 months" 6. Sexually active Has had sexual intercourse 2 or more times SEXUALITY 7. Non-use of contraceptives Is sexually active, and self or partner does not always use I contraceptives -- T 8. Depression Is sad or depressed "most of the time" or "all of the time" DEPRESSION/ SUICIDE 9. Attempted suicide i Has attempted suicide once or more 10. Vandalism Destroyed property "just for fun," 2 or more times "in the last 12 months" 11. Group fighting Took part in a fight between two groups or gangs, 2 or more times ANTI- in the last 12 months" SOCIAL 12. Police trouble Got into trouble with the police, 2 or more times "in the last 12 BEHAVIOR months" 13. Theft Stole something from a store, 2 or more times "in the last 12 months" 14. Weapon use Used knife, gun, or other weapon "to get something from a person," 2 or more times "in the last 12 months" 15. School absenteeism Skipped school 2 or more days "in the last month" SCHOOL 16. Desire to drop out Wants to quit school before completing high school 17. Driving and drinking Has driven after drinking, 2 or more times "in the last year" VEHICLE SAFETY i 18. Riding and drinking Has ridden with a driver who had been drinking, 2 or more times "in the last year" 19. Seat belt non-use Does not use seat belts "all" or "most" of the time OTHER 20. Bulimia Vomits on purpose after eating, once a week or more i THE VISION • 20 or more of the 30 assets • 2 or fewer of the 10 deficits • 1 hour or more per week of service to others • 2 or fewer of the 20 at -risk indicators GRADE 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Percent meeting the National Total 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ASSETS Average number National 16.3 17.4 17.2 16.7 16.1 15.9 15.7 15.9 of 30 Edina 18.8 20.1 19.6 18.6 17.4 18.2 18.6 18.5 ASSETS Percent with 20 or National 29 35 36 32 27 26 24 25 more Edina 47 59 54 48 34 43 45 44 DEFICITS Average number National 2.3 1.9 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.6 2.7 2.7 of 10 Edina 1.7 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.9 2.0 2.3 2.2 PROSOCIAL ' Percent 1 hour or National 35 39 41 37 33 33 33 32 BEHAVIOR more per week Edina 42 43 42 41 35 39 43 52 AT -RISK Average number National 2.9 1.5 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.1 3.8 4.2 of 20 at -risk Edina 1.4 0.4 0.5 0.8 1.6 1.7 2.4 2.9 behaviors AT -RISK Percent with 1 or National 76 60 67 72 78 81 88 89 more of 20 at -risk Edina 46 23 26 32 43 51 70 74 behaviors THE VISION • 20 or more of the 30 assets • 2 or fewer of the 10 deficits • 1 hour or more per week of service to others • 2 or fewer of the 20 at -risk indicators Total 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Percent meeting the National 10 14 15 12 9 8 7 6 4 vision criteria Edina 20 26 25 23 13 16 17 17 Search Institute October. 1993 The Protective Consequences of Assets: Edina (Grades 9-12) 5 Search Institute October, 1993 PERCENT AT RISK If If If If Total 0-10 11-20 21-25 26-30 (9-12) Assets Assets Assets Assets Alcohol 25 46 29 16 7 Tobacco 21 48 25 11 2 Illicit Drugs 13 35 16 5 0 Sexuality 16 40 17 9 4 Depression/Suicide 13 22 15 8 2 Anti -social Behavior 28 55 34 14 9 School Failure 16 36 19 7 2 Vehicle Safety 28 51 33 17 4 5 Search Institute October, 1993 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Edina Assets: Grades 6-12 56% 0-10 11-20 21-25 26-30 Number of Assets Search Institute October, 1993 EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1 DMMSTRATIVE 38 Parks Capital Construction of all Parks and Facilities 7 Facilities Arneson Acres Garden & Historical Center Art Center Aquatic Center Braemar Arena Braemar Golf Course & Dome Normandale Golf Course Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Park Gun Range Adaptive Recreation Senior Center Historical Tupa Park Historical Buildings Grange Hall Old Cahill School Old Mill Site Cahill Settlement RECREATION Adult Athletic Programs Bandy Softball Basketball Soccer Broomball Volleyball 4 -man Hockey Youth Recreational Programs Athletic Associations (professional input & scheduling) Staff liaison Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club Larry Thayer Braemar Golf Association John Valliere Edina Baseball Association Ed MacHolda Edina Basketball Association Ed MacHolda Edina Football Association Ed MacHolda Edina Girls Athletic Association John Keprios Edina Girls Fastpitch Softball Association John Keprios Edina Hockey Association John Keprios Edina Soccer Association Ed MacHolda Edina Swim Club Ed MacHolda Edina Wrestling Association John Keprios Edina Youth Softball Association John Keprios Girls Traveling Basketball John Keprios Jr. Olympic Volleyball John Keprios Recreation Association (professional input & guidance) Edina Garden Council Bob Kojetin Edina Historical Society Bob Kojetin Edina Model Yacht Club Bill Bach 42nd Street Plavers Bob Kojetin Sousa Band Bill Bach MAINTENANCE City Forestry Program (maintenance and care of boulevard trees & public trees) Weed Control Areas of Grass Mowing Maintenance of 38 Parks 11 EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ART CENTER BOARD JimVanValkenburg SandraClark, Dolores Dege, Art Dickey, Liz Eisenbrey, Susan Kelm, Gene Andersoi Peter R. Spokes, Dodie Paul Heather Randall -King DINA ART CEN DianaHedges 3RAEMAR GOLF COURSE & GOLF DOME John Valliere Todd Anderson, John Nylund, Don Klingelhoets, Lucy Mott, Sandy Schwartz, Steve Mullin, Dan Dornseif, Doug Zylka, Amy Smith, Aileen Kulak FLOW CHART MAYOR Fred Richards COUNCIL Peggy Kelly, Jane Paulus, Jack Rice and Glenn Smith CITY MANAGER Ken Rosland PARK & RECREATION Bob Kojetin John Keprios Ed MacHolda Solvei Swenson, Janet Canton BRAEMAR ARENA LarryThayer Greg Vangen, Peter Saabye, Nancy Knudson PARK MAINTENANCE VinceCockriel Mary Huiras, Bill Hanly, John Crawford, Mark Hill, Tony Perzichilli, Jerry Reiter, Bob Prestrud, Doug Schiro, Bruce Steinbach, Greg Werges, Lee Swanson, Doran Waltzer, Dan Johnson, Tim Zimmerman EDINA PARK BOARD BillJenkins Dave Crowther, Bill Lord Jim Fee, Andy Montgomery, Jean Rydell, Marty Nanne, Beth Hall, Paul O'Connor, Andy Herring, Becky Bennett, EDINBOROUGH PARK CENTENNIAL LAKES Bill Bach Tom Shirley, Barb Buie, Bob Bramwell, Dick Johns Cindy Waknitz, Ann Katreh, Mark Dorfner John McPhearson, Bob Larson SENIOR CENTER SusanWeigle ADAPTIVE RECREATION Laura Lancrete MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Edina Park and Recreation Department isto do our part infurther developing, preserving, and maintaining the City of Edina's park, recreation programs, and resources as a preimier and comprehensive park and department intheTwin Cities area. EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE 38 Parks Capital Construction of all Parks and Facilities 7 Facilities Arneson Acres Garden & Historical Center Art Center Aquatic Center Braemar Arena Braemar Golf Course & Dome Normandale Golf Course Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Park Gun Range Adaptive Recreation Senior Center Historical Tupa Park Historical Buildings Grange Hall Old Cahill School Old Mill Site Cahill Settlement RECREATION Adult Athletic Programs Bandv Softball Basketball Soccer Broomball Volleyball 4 -man Hockey Youth Recreational Programs Athletic Associations (professional input & scheduling) Staff Liaison Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club Larry Thayer Braemar Golf Association John Valliere Edina Baseball Association Ed MacHolda Edina Basketball Association Ed MacHolda Edina Football Association Ed MacHolda Edina Girls Athletic Association John Keprios Edina Girls Fastpitch Softball Association John Keprios Edina Hockey Association John Keprios Edina Soccer Association Ed MacHolda Edina Swim Club Ed MacHolda Edina Wrestling Association John Keprios Edina Youth Softball Association John Keprios Girls Traveling Basketball - John Keprios Jr. Olympic Volleyball John Keprios Recreation Association (professional input & guidance) Edina Garden Council Bob Kojetin Edina Historical Society Bob Kojetin Edina Model Yacht Club Bill Bach 42nd Street Plavers Bob Kojetin Sousa Band Bill Bach MAIN'T'ENANCE City Forestry Program (maintenance and care of boulevard trees & public trees) Weed Control Areas of Grass Mowing Maintenance of 38 Parks