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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.
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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
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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
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City Clerk
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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share your story or the story of
someone you know who shows
kids they are cared for!
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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!
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