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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-11_SPECIAL MEETINGSAGENDA SPECIAL MEETING EDINA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 11, 2002 6:00 P.M. ROLLCALL I. RESOLUTION - Providing Reimbursement For Damages To Residences As A Result of Backup Of Sanitary Sewer System By A Surcharge From Watermain Break II. ADJOURNMENT SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS Mon Feb 18 PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED - City Hall Closed Tues Feb 19 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mon Mar 4 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Mar 5 PRECINCT CAUCUS NIGHT - NO PUBLIC MEETINGS PER STATE LAW Mon Mar 18 JOINT MEETING EDINA SCHOOL BOARD 6:00 P.M. EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER Tues Mar 19 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Mar 26 ANNUAL MEETING W /BOARD & COM. 5:00 P.M. BRAEMAR CLUBHOUSE Tues Apr 2 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tues Apr 16 Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thur Apr 18 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER 5:00 P.M. EDINBOROUGH GREAT HALL REPORT/RECOMMENDATION To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL From: GORDON L. HUGHES CITY MANAGER Date: FEBRUARY 119 2002 Subject: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES TO RESIDENCES AS A RESULT OF BACKUP OF SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BY A SURCHARGE FROM WATER MAIN BREAK RECOMMENDATION: Adopt attached Resolution. Agenda Item 1. Consent Information Only Mgr. Recommends INFORMATION/BACKGROUND: ❑ To, HRA ® To Council 1:1 Motion ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Discussion At the February 5, 2002, meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Resolution with respect to the reimbursement of residents affected by the subject water main break. Attached is the Resolution prepared by the City Attorney. This Resolution will be considered at a Special Council meeting scheduled for 6:00 P.M., Monday, February 11, 2002. - .. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-15 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAG]jty Of Edln'I TO RESIDENCES AS A RESULT OF BACKUP OF SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BY A SURCHARGE FROM WATER MAIN BREAK BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, as follows: Section 1. Recitals. The City owns and operates a water utility and a sanitary sewer utility. On January 6, 2002 a break in a water main located in Interlachen Boulevard in the vicinity of Cooper Avenue resulted in a backup in the sanitary sewer system in homes in the vicinity due to "surcharging" caused by the water main break (the "Event "). Owners of homes damaged by the Event have submitted claims to the City seeking reimbursement from the City for their damages. The City's liability insurance carrier has reviewed the Event and denied the claims because of an absence of showing of negligence on the part of the City. On January 15, 2002 and on February 5, 2002 the City Council took testimony concerning the Event and the damages to homes caused by the Event. Many of the homeowners damaged by the Event do not have insurance coverage for sewer backups or, if they have insurance coverage, have incurred damages in excess of coverage limits. Section 2. Findings. The City Council believes that the Event is a unique event that has resulted in a hardship to the owners and residents of homes in which the sanitary sewer backup occurred, and that there is a potential public health and safety hazard to the City if the damaged homes are not properly cleaned, sanitized and repaired. Because of a lack of insurance coverage certain homeowners do not have the financial means to properly repair the damage. The City Council believes that because of the uniqueness of the Event and the potential health and safety hazard, some form of City assistance to the owners of the residences damaged by the Event is appropriate. Section 3. Costs Eligible for Reimbursement. The City Council hereby approves reimbursement to homeowners for damages caused by the Event not covered by the homeowner's property insurance in the amount of up to $10,000 per home. Such reimbursement shall cover costs of clean up and sanitation of the home, costs of the disposal of damaged items, costs of replacement of damaged furnaces, hot water heaters and water softeners, and costs of structural repairs such as removal and replacement of damaged sheet rock, wall board and paneling. Costs of replacement of carpeting and replacement or sanitizing of furniture and of other contents damaged by the Event shall not be reimbursed. Homeowners whose property insurance provided coverage for damages from the Event shall be eligible for reimbursement for any deductible amount paid by the homeowner subject to the conditions established herein. Section 4. Adjustment and Payment of Claims. The City Manager is authorized to retain an independent adjuster to evaluate claims to determine losses to be reimbursed by the City within the conditions set forth in Section 3 hereof using the same standards that would be used City Hall (952) 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 -1394 TDD (952) 826 -0379 by an insurance company in. adjusting claims for property damage. The costs of any reimbursement and of the independent adjuster shall be paid from City utility reserves. Section 5. Reimbursement Provided on No Fault Basis; No Admission of Liability. The reimbursement for damages caused by the Event authorized to be paid is being provided on a "no fault" basis by the City and it shall not be a condition of such reimbursement that homeowners receiving reimbursement provide a release of liability to the City. Any reimbursement for damages caused by the Event paid by the City shall not in any manner constitute an admission of liability for such damages on behalf of the City and such reimbursement shall only apply to this Event and not to any other damage caused by other sanitary sewer backups in the City. Dated: February 11, 2002. ATTEST: City Clerk - Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS CITY OF EDINA. ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, .the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that-the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Special Council Meeting of February 11, 2002, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Special Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 20_ City Clerk r • - _ Sunday, February 10, 2002 To: Hon. Dennis Maetzold, Mayor Members of the City Council From: Karen Wermageeftd Sydneoe ultz, 3 Cooper Avenue Re: January 6 water main break, Interlachen Blvd and Cooper Avenue Please consider the following at the special meeting of the Edina City Council on Monday, February 11: We propose the attached amendment to Section 3 of Resolution No. 2002 -15. The amendment restricts the application of city funds to those costs contemplated by the Resolution, but removes the $10,000 cap. Our full kitchen was submerged in the incident and our walls are 3/4" knotty pine. Our cost estimate for necessary cleaning, sanitation and repairs, excluding all costs for carpeting and sanitation and repair of furniture and other contents, is $23,756. We have already spent over $7,000 on disaster cleanup alone. We do not want our house torn up. We spent a lot of money last summer to get the lower level freshly painted and decorated. We will be delighted if the city- appointed adjuster tells us we don't have to tear out our walls and cabinets to sanitize our house. However, if it is the opinion of the independent adjuster that the walls and cabinets must be demolished and replaced, we will not be able to do this work on a $3,000 budget. ■ Because private funding is not an option for us, we will be forced to live with any structural contamination that remains once the additional $3,000 suggested by the city under the current Resolution is exhausted. We hope the council will reconsider the suggestion we made at last Tuesday's meeting that using city funds to ensure that damaged homes are properly cleaned, sanitized and repaired will not create precedent for future events if the city implements the public awareness campaign recommended by staff in its report to the council dated February 5, 2002. The January 6 incident was unique in that it occurred in the absence of this awareness campaign. Thank you for your consideration. Proposed amendment to Resolution No. 2002 -15 Section 3. Costs Eligible for Reimbursement. The City Council hereby approves reimbursement to homeowners for damages caused by the Event not covered by the homeowner's property insurance in an amount not to exceed necessary expenses to protect the public health and safety by ensuring the damaged homes are properly cleaned, sanitized and repaired. The City Manager is authorized to retain an independent adjuster to evaluate claims to determine losses to be reimbursed by the city using the same standards that would be used by an insurance company in adjusting claims for property damage. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-15 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGty �"llIc TO RESIDENCES AS A RESULT OF BACKUP OF SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BY A SURCHARGE FROM WATER MAIN BREAK BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, as follows: Section 1. Recitals. The City owns and operates a water utility and a sanitary sewer utility. On January 6, 2002 a break in a water main located in Interlachen Boulevard in the vicinity of Cooper Avenue resulted in a backup in the sanitary sewer system in homes in the vicinity due to "surcharging" caused by the water main break (the "Event "). Owners of homes damaged by the Event have submitted claims to the City seeking reimbursement from the City for their damages. The City's liability insurance carrier has reviewed the Event and denied the claims because of an absence of showing of negligence on the part of the City. On January 15, 2002 and on February 5, 2002 the City Council took testimony concerning the Event and the damages to homes caused by the Event. Many of the homeowners damaged by the Event do not have insurance coverage for sewer backups or, if they have insurance coverage, have incurred damages in excess of coverage limits. Section 2. Findings. The City Council believes that the Event is a unique event that has resulted in a hardship to. the owners and residents of homes in which the sanitary sewer backup occurred, and that there is a potential public health and safety hazard to the City if the damaged homes are not properly cleaned, sanitized and repaired. Because of a lack of insurance coverage certain homeowners do not have the financial means to properly repair the damage. The City Council believes that because of the uniqueness of the Event and the potential health and safety hazard, some form of City assistance to the owners of the residences damaged by the Event is appropriate. 49ffi@evM@f!F,pr.9p@#y iwwme@ if, di&emewA of tip to $10-,099 per Ito . Such reimbursement shall cover costs of clean up and sanitation of the home, costs of the disposal of damaged items, costs of replacement of damaged furnaces, hot water heaters and water softeners, and costs of structural repairs such as removal and replacement of damaged sheet rock, wall board and paneling. Costs of replacement of carpeting and replacement or sanitizing of furniture and of other contents damaged by the Event shall not be reimbursed. Homeowners whose property insurance provided coverage for damages from the Event shall be eligible for reimbursement for any deductible amount paid by the homeowner subject to the conditions established herein. Section 4. Adjustment and Payment of Claims.. The Gity Manager- is aiather-ized to feta4fk City Hall (952) 927 -8861 cant wFCT SnTH MUT FAX (952) 826 -0390 damage. The costs of any reimbursement and of the independent adjuster shall be paid from City utility reserves. Section 5. Reimbursement Provided on No Fault Basis; No Admission of Liability. The reimbursement for damages caused by the Event authorized to be paid is being provided on a "no fault" basis by the City and it shall not be a condition of such reimbursement that homeowners receiving reimbursement provide a release of liability to the City. Any reimbursement for damages caused by the Event paid by the City shall not in any manner constitute an admission of liability for such damages on behalf of the City and such reimbursement shall only apply to this Event and not to any other damage caused by other sanitary sewer backups in the City. Dated: February 11, 2002. ATTEST: City Cleric STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN CITY OF EDINA )SS CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK Mayor .: duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify I, the undersigned that the attached -and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Special Council Meeting of February 11, 2002, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Special Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 20 City Clerk w9iN�1r o� e FEASIBILITY STUDY - SO49 �° ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA WILLSON ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS S -049 December 18, 2001 LOCATION: Willson Road and Normandale Road from South View Lane to Eden Avenue. 0- INITIATION & ISSUES: Edina City Council initiated this project. The location of this sidewalk is a popular pedestrian route for users of the Edina Community Center, Perkins Restaurant, and the office building at 5200 Willson Road. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Willson and Normandale Road consists of a 28 foot wide bituminous roadway flanked with curb and gutter on both sides. The right -of -way along this roadway varies from 60 feet wide to over 66 feet wide. The northerly roadway portion of Willson Road is shifted to the east side of the right -of -way. This easterly boulevard area contains large oak trees and has major grade changes between the curb line and a chain link fence owned by Edina Country Club. The westerly side of Willson Road from Feasibility Study Willson Road Sidewalk December 18, 2001 Page 2 Southview Lane to Golf Terrace contains minimal landscaping and is fairly level. The remaining boulevards are also fairly level and contain minimal landscaping. Sidewalks currently exist along Eden Avenue, Southview Lane, and along the easterly side of Normandale Road south of Southview Lane. IMPROVEMENT: Construct a sidewalk or pathway along the westerly side of Willson Road and Normandale Road from Southview Lane to Eden Avenue. A five to six foot wide back -of -curb style sidewalk /pathway is proposed along this route due to the lack of right -of -way. Construction of this sidewalk will involve excavating 8 inches of topsoil and replace with a 2 -inch bituminous pathway over a 6 -inch aggregate base. An alternate option would be to remove 4 -8 inches of topsoil and replace with a 4 -inch concrete sidewalk over a 4 -inch aggregate base. - 40 \\ Feasibility Study Willson Road Sidewalk December 18, 2001 Page 3 RIGHT -OF -WAY: Adequate right -of -way exists for either a 5 -foot back -of -curb style concrete sidewalk or a 6 -foot back -of -curb style bituminous pathway. FEASIBILITY: Due to the amount of traffic on this roadway a sidewalk to separate vehicles and pedestrians is recommended. This project is also feasible from an engineering standpoint. EASEMENTS: No additional easements will be required. COMPLETION: 2002 Construction Season (June- October) PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project costs are $132,000 for a 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk or $82,000 for a 6 -foot wide bituminous pathway. These estimated project costs include indirect costs of 22.5% for engineering, clerical, and first year finance costs. FUNDING: Typically sidewalk projects are funded by the following methods: STATE -AID COSTS ENTITY PERCENT OF COST STATE -AID 100 SCHOOL ZONE COSTS ENTITY PERCENT OF COST CITY 25 SCHOOL 25 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 50 DESTINATION ZONE COSTS ENTITY PERCENT OF COST CITY 25 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 75 LOCAL / LOW VOLUME STREET ZONE COSTS ENTITY PERCENT OF COST SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 100 The location of this sidewalk does not provide a definite funding method. This sidewalk will be located on a non - Municipal State Aid Route, outside of a public schools walking zone, and the majority of adjoining properties are either Trunk Highway or golf course. However, destinations include the office building, restaurant at Eden Avenue and Willson Road and the School District facilities along South View Lane. The Finance Committee of the Edina School Board has reviewed the project and do not see any financial responsibility for constructing the sidewalk. The City's Capital Improvement Plan appropriates $50,000 per year for Feasibility Study Willson Road Sidewalk December 18, 2001 Page 4 PROJECT SCHEDULE: the City's share of sidewalk projects. Staff is proposing the following funding options: FUNDING SOURCE OPTIONS OPTION A PERCENT COST OPTION B PERCENT COST CITY OF EDINA 70 $57,400 100 $82,000 200 Willson Road (office building) 15 $12,300 917 Eden Avenue Perkins Restaurant 15 $12,300 TOTAL PROJECT COST I $82,000 1 1$82,0001 Option A: Since no data exists for pedestrian trips based on land use, an analysis based on vehicle trip generation was performed for both of these properties. We assumed that the pedestrian traffic is proportional to the vehicle trips per day (vtpd) from these buildings. Utilizing the 1991 Trip Generation as produced by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the office building produces 1100, vtpd and the restaurant produces 1000 vtpd. The total length of the proposed sidewalk is 3,820 lineal feet. The office building and restaurant fronts approximately 1,120 lineal feet or 30% of the total length of sidewalk. Combining the trip generation analysis and proportionment of the frontages, public versus private, staff proposes a 70/15/15 split between the City of Edina, office building, and the restaurant. The special assessments can be spread over 10 years. Option B: The City of Edina would fund the entire project. The following schedule is feasible from an Engineering standpoint only if Council orders this project: Council Orders Public Hearing .......................January 2002 Receive Feasibility Report ......................... December 2001 Public Hearing .................. ............................... Spring 2002 Bid Opening ...................... ............................... Spring 2002 Award Contract ................. ............................... Spring 2002 Begin Construction ........ ............................... Summer 2002 Complete Construction .. ............................... Summer 2002 I EDINA'S VISION To be the preeminent village of the 21 st century where all children and adolescents grow up caring, responsible and healthy. CONNECTING WITH KIDS i�lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll T, N � a i /1 li e EDINA'S VISION To be the preeminent village of the 21 st century where all children and adolescents grow up caring, responsible and healthy. CONNECTING WITH KIDS i�lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll T, N � a i /1 CONNECTING WITH KIDS Since 1990, the Search Institute, a research organization addressing youth issues, has focused its work around the healthy development of America's youth. This effort produced the concept of healthy asset - building communities and the pioneering framework of 40 developmental assets. These assets are not the material items we think of when hearing the word. These assets are positive influences, opportunities and personal qualities all children need to be successful, responsible and caring adults. "Treat us as equals and give us respect. j BECOME A CONNECTING WITH KIDS1 "Ask me about my day." "Invite me over." In January 1998, Edina Public Schools identified building assets in youth as part of its strategic plan. The district joined forces with the City of Edina, families, business, the medical community, the faith community and all residents to build support, empowerment, boundaries and inner strengths that all youth need and deserve. This joint venture is called Connecting With Kids. "Take the time to get to know me.`` A E A LT A "T COMMUNITY This ambitious vision for Edina's Connecting With Kids initiative sets the direction for families, schools and the community as we begin to explore what it means to be an asset - building village, transforming our culture for young people. Neighbors knowing neighbors' children, building intergenerational relationships, being a mentor, talking with young people, being a good role model, being honest, trusting and respectful of one another -this iswhat building . assets is all about. To achieve our vision, we need to do more than we've done before. Connecting With Kids asks not only for your support, but for you to TAKE ACTION as well. Help us build youth assets in Edina! �Ikwmwffe]10� For more information on Edina's Connecting With Kids, contact Doug Johnson, Director of Community Education Services, 952 -848 -3960, ordjohnson @edina.k12.mn.us. Cont�actJohnsonto: • Schedule apre- sentation on the 40 developmental assets. • Learn what the Search Inst�it�ute survey of Edina students showed. • Discuss ways to organize and sustain localasset- building initiat�ive -s. Hear about specific Connecting With Kids goals and how you can help. " 0 THANKS This brochure is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Carl Holmstrom. During the short time that Carl served as a consultant to the Connecting With Kids'initiative, he inspired people not only to think differently about how children and adults relate to one another, but to act differently as well. Our thanks to City of Edina, Edina Public Schools, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Gopher State Litho, International Dairy Queen, Inc., Lilja Inc. and Polly Norman Photography for assistance with the creation of this brochure. "Read me bedtime stories." PARTNER OUR PROGRESS TO DATE Numerous Edina community groups have recognized the importance of Connecting With Kids. Highlights include: • Business leaders unite monthlywith youth to demonstrate networking and expose students to a business luncheon meeting. • The Schoolhouse Scholars program launches to bridge the generation gap. The program allows senior citizens to fill vacant seats in high school classrooms. • City and school district staff receive training in building assets to become more caring and influential in the lives of young people. • Youth witness democracy in action by working closely with election judges on election day. • Edina High School students engage in a mentorship program, beginning in January 2002. JOIN WITH OUR SPONSORS IN CONNECTING WITH KIDS WHEREAS, children and adolescents deserve to grow up safe, healthy, loved, secure and educated; and WHEREAS, families, schools and the community need to work together to meet the needs of children and adolescents; and WHEREAS, we recognize the interdependence of government, schools, the business community, social service agencies, the medical community, the faith community, civic organizations, neighborhoods and families and thus believe the best way to ensure our children's future is to work together; and WHEREAS, because of its traditions, community spirit and strong institutions, Edinais well able to make these efforts succeed; and WHEREAS, the Edina community is preparing to undertake a major effort called "Connecting With Kids" to strengthen families and create a more _ caring and supportive school and community environment; and WHEREAS, Connecting With Kids focuses on developing a community - wide commitment to surround children and adolescents with the wide range of "assets" crucial for healthy development ... Be it resolved that the Edina City Council, Board of Education, Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, Morningside Rotary Club, Rotary Club, MorningsideWomen's Club,Tri -City Health Partners and Edina Chemical Health Partners encourage parents, schools, the business community, the faith community, social service agencies, the medical community, other civic organizations, and all residents of Edina to join in this partnership benefiting children, adolescents and families. y `n T dk WIDE! Vo acs �hs prasm'MoM waflags o� �hs 21 W cs)Mapy whops) 0 chDOdran and adOOsoos)Mz UDr�oW Up c�&parng9 rrsoponooa0s and hoaNhyc, f�fa ill "Col I S NO NO rr . I! III !I!II1rI��IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�I !1'1111 ;' �cl _ ill "Col I S NO NO rr . I! III !I!II1rI��IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�I !1'1111 ;' Connecting With Kids -- Edina's Asset Initiative What's Happening in the Community & the Schools? A catalogue of asset activities - - -- building the asset network An E -mail was sent to Edina school principals, Community Education Services coordinators, the faith community, and Edina city staff asking them for an update on what kinds of asset - related activities were underway in their buildings, or program areas. The information received came from a variety of people. They are mentioned below; Katie Williams - Concord Principal John Etnier - Cornelia Principal Peter Hodne - Highlands Principal Dave Peterson - South View Principal Connie Warner - South View Manager, Youth Development/Youth Service . Kent Downing - Valley View Counselor David Schiesher - Valley View Social Worker Catherine Weller - Valley View Social Studies Teacher Emily Sanderson - Valley View Latin Teacher Katie Russell - Valley View Mathematics Teacher Erika Vickerman - Valley View Manager, Youth Development/Youth Service Rachael Pream - EHS Manager, Youth Serving Youth Christine Weymouth - Assistant Superintendent Doug Johnson - Community Education Services Director Marsha Buchok - Adult Enrichment Program Coordinator Nancy Delin - Early Childhood Family Education Program Coordinator Tony Jones - Youth Pastor, Colonial Church of Edina John Keprios - Director of Edina Park & Recreation Donna Tilsner - Supervisor, Edina Park & Recreation This information will be updated on anon -going basis. There are more people in the community & the schools to be heard from. Not everyone has had the opportunity to respond & connect. The intent of gathering /presenting the information in this way is to help people identify the things that they are already doing, grasp their potential; and relate those activities to the developmental assets & the Connecting With Kids initiative. It is also hoped that it will generate new ideas and activities -personally, and professionally. This catalogue demonstrates the many & impressive efforts being made by so many people to ensure that Edina is the preeminent village of the 21" century where all children and adolescents grow up caring, responsible and healthy. And, it's just a beginning! Inclusion: Copy of the Edina Public Schools "Connecting With Kids "grant application recipients for the 2000 -2001 school year. Send asset - related activities update to:alirandall @edina.kl2.mn.us Concord Elementary Concord Cares Club - 4th and 5th grade students develop service projects and create skits for all school assemblies to introduce /reinforce ICCCAR values - integrity, compassion, caring, appreciation of diversity, respect. Buddy Classes - all classes are paired up with an older grade. They read, write and learn together. Older students model with younger students the Arthur Playground Rules. Responsive Classroom - Morning Meeting develops social and academic skills including all students in a positive manner not just those that'are always positively reinforced. Good Morning Concord - video show of school happenings created and produced by students. Summer Reading Club - kids check in twice a summer, and staff greets and encourages families to keep on reading. Mouse Patrol - two kids in each classroom are trained to help with computers. Buddy Basket - teachers offer a student activity during carnival. Kids enter to win activity. Homework Assignments - at all grade levels with age appropriate home activities. Conferencing - goal setting, progress & communication. Cornelia No- bullying Initiative - teaching skills such as active listening, feeling vocabulary, "I" statements, and assertive ways to approach bullies. Cornelia Cares - The CARES delineates the 5 basic behaviors Cornelia expects all students to exhibit: C- choose safety, A -act right, R- respect others, E- empathize always, S -seek self - control. The book, Building Moral Intelligence by Michele Borba, is being used as a roadmap to teach the prerequisites to the ICCCAR values. Empathy, conscience, and self - control will be woven into the curriculum throughout the year. Highlands Connecting With Kids Committee - working to increase communication and awareness of assets. Becky Danielson is chair of the Connecting With Kids committee. PTA Display Case - will feature asset - related topics on a monthly basis. Written Communication on Assets - will be distributed twice monthly. Each family has been given a folder to compile asset communications. Survey -is in the process of being developed. South View Cyber Cafe -- after- school program to provide supervised study and social time for students. Major initiative! Funded by Connecting With Kids grant. Team Building -- retreat day held for all students and teachers coming together outside of the classroom. Student Leadership Council sponsors all school community activities and students chair after school special interest groups. Student Pep Assembly -- each team performed a skit or presentation to identify their team, encouraging identification and bonding between students and teachers. Team - building Overnight Retreats -- all students attend an overnight retreat with SV staff before the end of November. Retreats are held at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, Wolf Center, and Camp St. Croix, Hudson. Leadership Retreat -- for ninth graders at Camp Iduhapi. Community Service Opportunities -- youth volunteer as tutors at Concord Success Centers, meal service at People Serving People, Cook for Kids at Crisis Nursery, Empty Bowls & grade 9 holiday service days - volunteer experiences at 27 agencies. Kiwanis partner with students on service projects while establishing one on one mentoring relationships. Community service volunteer parent training workshops are provided. Valley View Peer Mediation -- encompasses the following #assets #3 Other Adult Relationships: peer advisory board has daily contact with peer mediators. #8Youth as Resources: 9th graders responsible for solving conflicts that arise in school. #9 Service to Others; #14 Adult Role Models: advisory members serve as role modes, trainers #15 Positive Peer Influence: 9th graders serve as role models for other students in how to solve conflicts. #24 Bonding to School: peer mediators assume ownership of a school environment that values conflict resolution. #26 Caring: student mediator feel/demonstrate care about students.with conflicts. #33 Interpersonal Competence: peer mediators develop empathy and sensitivity to others' needs. #36 Peaceful Conflict Resolution: mediators trained to do this with other students. #39 Sense of Purpose: being a mediator gives students a sense of being a valuable member of the school community. #34 Cultural Competency: retreat for mediators addresses diversity issues. Differently -Abled Workshop - 6`h graders- #33 Interpersonal Competence: helps students to have more empathy for others with different abilities than themselves. Individual Counseling: , #37 Personal Power #38 Self- esteem #39 Sense of Purpose #40 Positive View of Personal Future Support/Social Education Groups; Grief, Relationships, Health Issues, Divorce, Leadership #Positive Identity - 37,38,39;40 History Day Club -- open to students in grades 6 -9. Character and ethical values are discussed regularly throughout the year in history classes. Respect Posters -- ConnectTime posters created around respect - "Looks Like," "Sounds Like," "Feels Like." Student Leadership Council -- designed four projects for school year•, Mentoring Elementary Students, Fundraising ($4000. for NYC), School Spirit Building, ConnectTime games to improve school climate. Twelve students are on school committees including budget, climate, communications, PTSP, Site Council, Youth Developmental Council. Volunteer /Service Opportunities -- at Friendship Village & Feed My Starving Children. USA Spirit Day -- students, staff, parents created a handprint flag that hangs outside on Valley View Student Employment Opportunities -- posted weekly on Youth Development door. Smoke Free Edina Campaign -- sponsored by Youth Development manager & students. Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat -- acting group for students addressing respect issues Community/High School Catch It! Edina High School Opener, September 2001 -- designed to address Search Institute survey results showing that a vast majority of Edina high school students.do not believe that the school (65 %) and or community (69 %) provide a caring and encouraging environment. Caring & involved parents, teachers, community members, city staff, district staff & the business and medical, & faith community planned & participated in this successful effort to create an atmosphere within our district & community where kids. feel more valued. Breakfast Book Club -- in response to the Search Institute survey showing that reading for pleasure was rated very low, and that some students wanted to read for pleasure the book club idea was born. Six two students participated the first day at 7:45 in the a.m. Thirty -five more kids want to attend - boys and girls - so now the book club meets on two days a week. It's a way for kids to connect with one another, but also a way to forge relationships with adults in their world - especially Martha Cosgrove, Krista Marten, Sara Swenson. Funded by the "Connecting With Kids" grant. Youth Serving Youth -- encourages youth leadership, community service, and social awareness. Several of the following groups grant a community service credit, and a letter in community service is awarded to qualified students. Groups include Amnesty Int'I, Gay Straight Alliance (supportive environment for students with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender issues), Anime Club (Japanese animation & pop culture), Habitat for Humanity, Kids Club Mentors, Philosphy Club (promotes free thinking, & discussion on religion, politics & everyday life), Project Earth, Peer Education (extension of Program Against Sexual Violence - Uof M), S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions - underage drinking, drug use, impaired driving, other destructive decisions), Study Buddies (tutoring & friendship opportunities with children from Edina low - income housing residence), Target Market Crew (activist organization against tobacco industry). Adult Enrichment Program School House Scholars -- this program allows seniors to fill vacant seats in high school classes. It bridges the generation gap. This fall three senior scholars are enrolled in Enriched Sociology, AP Spanish Literature, and US History. Early Childhood Family Education Asset Education Week -- asset - building is featured as part of the curriculum in the children's classrooms and the parent education program. Super Saturday - more opportunities for families with young children to come together on weekends to play, and get to know one another. Grandpa's Corner - bringing generations together; the Golden Kiwanis provide a grandpa to read to the children, ages 3 -5. Service With a Smile -- building bonds between adults and young adolescents, high school students worked with parent educators in the classroom, and received a gift packet, thank you note, and luncheon for the help they gave the teachers. Creative Activities -- exposing children to "artful" opportunities include attending plays at Stages Theatre, trips to Orchestra Hall, and the Science Museum. Faith Community Youth Workers -- present at "Catch It! the school opener. They will have a float in the October 5 Homecoming Parade. Many churches have combined for a Presidents' Weekend ski trip. Youth Workers meet together once a month to talk about what's going on in Edina, and what they can do. Neighborhood Coffee Break -- Tony Jones (Colonial Church Youth Worker) and his wife, Julie will be hosting a neighborhood gathering on October 6 to share the Search Survey results to their neighbors. Branson Street - Molly Dykstra is having all of the kids from the elementary bus stop by her house come over every Thursday before school for cinnamon rolls. The City Skate Park -- Edina, Bloomington; and Richfield, & Southdale YMCA will meet with youth to jointly do some aggressive fund - raising presentations to service clubs to help fund planned skate park. Monetary goal is $130,000. The park will be an all- concrete outdoor space for in -line skaters, skateboards, and trick bikes. Youth will attend an open house to share the plan with the immediate neighborhood to help eliminate fears and misconceptions neighbors might have about the park and its function. Post - School Event Functions -- city staff are actively pursuing hosting late night functions after large school district events, such as, homecoming, sweetheart dance, prom, etc. in city spaces. The YMCA is considering this same idea. Highlands Park -- this space is being made available for a private party rental after Homecoming on October 5 from 8:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. for chaperoned kids to interact in a controlled and supervised environment. This is an experiment that worked in the winter months but this is the first time for a fall event. Braemar Arena Open House -- this event is being held on October 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Staff is exploring ways to connect with kids during this event. Frisbee Golf Course -- on a personal note, John Keprios is working closely with a youth on his Eagle Scout badge to develop a Frisbee golf course at Rosland Park. Block Parties -- future goal, but deemed very important is to find ways to inspire neighborhoods to host block parties in the spirit of and for the purpose of connecting with kids. - Edina Public Schools "Connecting With Kids" Grant Application Recipients Staff Participating Program Title Grant Total Doug Peterson Wilderness Canoe Trip $2500.00 Honora Van de North Summer of Service $5920.00 Jason Williams IntramuralBadminton $1515.00 John Etnier & Cornelia staff Building Moral Intelligence $5000.00 Jessica Dressen Art Club $1364.00 Barb Galligher /MegMartin Exploring Your Work World $2600.00 Connie Warner/Pam Hermanson Empty Bowls Service & Celebration $1270.00 Cathy Nelson/Jim Hawthorne ConnecTime P.M. Cyber Cafe $23,500.00 Connie Warner/Ron Walske Deanne Welch Musical Adventures (gr.4 &5) $1590.00 Brenda Rolondo - Schultz Todd Olson/Tom Connell Student Leadership Training $4500.00 Steve Dornbach/Mike Holbach EHS Tom Connell Music Series - EHS $4500.00 Sherron Gaughan My Two Homes $1250.00 Webquest by Edina ESL Ryan Gallagher /Chase Anderson DECA Program - EHS $4650.00 Lora Hemminger/Michael Pretasky Summer Community Theatre $9000.00 Valley View Pam Hermanson/Connie Warner Urban Immersion/Empty Bowls $3700.00 Service & Celebration Cheryl Cicmil /Carrie Balkin Self - Esteem Group for Girls $1675.00 Connie Warner Julie Hoecherl Family, Fun, Fitness, Fun $700.00 Martha Cosgrove/Krista Martens Breakfast Book Club $4000.00 Sara Swenson BBC Cathy Weller National History Day (entry fee) $100.00 Total $79,309.00 Grant totals:stipends for staff, scholarships, supplies, equipment, approved expenses Introduction Not the featured presentation today - a prelude - to the "Catch It" video! You all 'of course know that "Catch It" was a major Connecting With Kids initiative that happened the opening day of school. But first, we wanted to give you a broad - scoped view of the many, many asset - related activites that are underway throughout the "village" of Edina. Thanks to your leadership, and your commitment, of time and resources -- your investment is truly paying off -- it may be one of the few doing so at the present time! And kids in Edina, and adults are truly the beneficiaries. We're developing this presentation for anyone who sees a reason to use it. Much of this information will be transported to the Connecting With Kids website. The website can connect to all of you -- at the city, the hospital, the chamber etc. There's much more information to be assimilated. These activities come from the people who responded to my first inquiry about what they were doing that related to assets. There's more specific background in the hard copy available to you -- along with a copy of the Connect With Kids grant recipients. - 1. Connecting With Kids - It's a process, a philosophy, a way of life - -- 2. It's about exploring what it means to be an asset - building village and transforming our existing culture for young people. 3.. And taking action to do something different - personally and or professionally. And it's about changing adult behavior too. It's building a network - -- a network of developmental assets 4. Not material assets but positive influences, opportunities, and personal qualities all children need to be successful, caring and responsible adults. It's about setting boundaries and expectations, constructive use of time, positive values, support, positive identity, empowerment, social competencies and commitment to learning. 5. And who are the asset - builders -- they're .all of you. The schools, the city, families, businesses, medical community, faith community and all residents. 6. At Concord Elementary they're building assets with the Concord Cares Club, Buddy Classes, Responsive Classrooms, Good Morning Concord, the Summer Reading Club, the Mouse Patrol, Buddy Basket, Homework Assignments, and Conferencing. 7. At Cornelia Elementary there's the No- Bullying Initiative, and Cornelia Cares - 8. At Highlands, there's a very active Connecting With Kids committee, chaired by Becky Danielson. A PTA Display case featuring asset - builders, twice monthly written communications on assets and a planned survey. 9.. At South View they just opened the Cyber Cafe - an on -site setting for after - school study and social time. Kids can get smoothies, get help with homework, use the computers, and be together in a social environment with adults and other kids. They also have Team Building, Student Pep Assemblies, Retreats, and leadership opportunities. And a variety of other things that just came in, and aren't in the catalogue yet. 10. At Valley View they've identified asset activities as peer mediation, differently - abled workshop, individual counseling, history day club, respect posters, studene leadership counci, volunteer'service opportunities, USA Spirit Day, Student Employment Activities. Smoke Free Edina campaign, and Youth Frontiers. 11. The community and the high school responded with the "Catch It" event, and the Breakfast Book Club. 12. Early Childhood Family Education sponsors as Asset Education Week, Super Saturday, Grand'pa's Corner, Service With a Smile and a focus on creative activities. 13. Youth pastors had a float in the homecoming parade, they were at the school opener, they're co- planning a ski trip. Tony Jones had a neighborhood meeting, and Molly Dykstra has all the neighborhood kids for cinnamon rolls on Thursday .mornings. 14. At the city, there's a skate park underway, and the kids are helping raise money, and talk to the neighbors. They're hosting post event functions for students. John Keprios is working with youth on his Eagle Scout badge to develop a Frisbee Golf course. Block Parties are a future priority - inspiring neighborhoods to host the parties in the spirit of and for the purpose of Connecting With Kids. 15. Neighbors knowing neighbors children - knowing one another, being honest, trusting and respectful of one another - building a strong and healthy community 16. this is what building assets is all about. 1). 2) 3) r_ o W,,,th K&d4s connecting J J h4th Vx s c � v j i J�NN•Fzn— wow tM�` Ste✓ SUN r'SHOW-KIDS YOU CARE Do you know someone who is connected with kids? Tell us! Please call 952- 832 -6063 to share your story or the story of someone you know who shows kids they are cared for! 9 Edina resident Jon Barnett is "Connected With Kids." In addition to running a suc- cessful business and parenting his own children, Jon finds time to mentor an area elementary school student. Jon is also regularly seen throwing a football or chatting with children in his neighborhood. Jon models Edina's vision to be the preeminent village of the 21 st century where all children and adolescents grow up caring, responsible and healthy. Take Jon's lead: mentor a student or simply get to know the children in your neighbor- hood. Connect With Kids today! I