HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 07-14 CCP Regular Session AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/FINANCIAL COMMISSION JOINT WORK SESSION
IN LIEU OF STUDY SESSION
July 14, 2008
6:00 P.M.
CounciUCommission Conference Room
City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Budget Overview and Process Review
3 Adj ourn
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of Brooklyn Center
July 14, 2008 AGENDA
1. Informal Open Forum With City Council 6:45 p.m.
—provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on
the agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is not televised, and it may not
be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political
endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a
dialogue with citizens. Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open
Forum will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made
but, rather, for hearing the citizen for informational purposes only.
2. Invocation 7 p.m.
3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting
—The City Council requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the
meeting. A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet
ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary.
4. Roll Call
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Council Report
7. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
—The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered at the end of Council Consideration Items.
a. Approval of Minutes
L June 23, 2008 Study Session
2. June 23, 2008 Regular Session
3. June 23, 2008 Work Session
4. June 30, 2008 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update w/Commissions
b. Licenses
8. Presentations/Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations
a. Proclamation Congratulating Kirsten Edstrom on Earning the Girl Scout Gold
Award
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to adopt proclamation.
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b. Proclamation Congratulating Becky Thelen on Earning the Girl Scout Gold
Award
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to adopt proclamation.
c. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
•Requested Council Action:
None. Annual update.
9. Public Hearings
a. An Ordinance Amending Sections 11-107 and 11-110 of the City Code of
Ordinances Relating to Liquor Licenses
—This item was first read on June 9, 2008; published in the official newspaper on
June 19, 2008; and is offered for second reading and Public Hearing.
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to open the Public Hearing.
—Take public input.
—Motion to close the Public Hearing.
—Motion to adopt ordinance.
b. An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2006-03 Regarding Council Salaries for
2009-2010
—This item was first read on June 9, 2008; published in the official newspaper on
June 19, 2008; and is offered for second reading and Public Hearing.
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to open the Public Hearing.
—Take public input.
—Motion to close the Public Hearing.
—Motion to adopt ordinance.
10. Planning Commission Items
—None
11. Council Consideration Items
a. Resolution Establishing Improvement Project Nos. 2009-05, 06, 07, and 08, 69th
Avenue and Shingle Creek Parkway Street and Utility Improvements
•Requested Council Action:
-Motion to adopt resolution.
b. Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1, Improvement Project No. 2007-01,
02, 03, and 04, Contract 2007-A, Freeway Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway
Street and Utility Improvements
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to adopt resolution.
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c. Resolution Amendin S ecial Assessment Levy Roll Nos. 17074 and 17075 to
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Provide for the Deferment of Special Assessments
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to adopt resolution.
d. Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of Diseased
Trees
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to adopt resolution.
e. Resolution Regaxding Environmental Remediation and Redevelopment of
Planned Unit Development/Industrial Park Site at 4821 Xerxes Avenue North,
City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to adopt resolution.
f. Resolution Amending the City Council Code of Policies; Adding Policy for
Residential Monument Signs
•Requested Council Action:
—Motion to adopt resolution.
12. Adjournment
Agenda Items Tabled
An Ordinance Relating to Administrative Fines; Adding a New Sectian 12.13 to the
Brooklyn Center City Charter
—This item was first read on February 25, 2008; published in the official newspaper
on March 6, 2008; and tabled at the March 24, 2008, meeting.
City Council Agenda Item No. 7a
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City's acceptance responsibility for a minimum level of maintenance
Requirement f a signed agreement with the applicant
Requireme that monument signs include identification of the City b including the City
name or go .;-►•t, ���e �G� `n
o�s requirement is to be d' e policy moving �rward. However, due to
��i�y couti c:
'tY� the Riverwood
#�Pp+rnve�^� Association's request will discuss the modification with the Riverwood
Association, with the�tion of the Ci paying for the modification.
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ULT ENTERTA►]NIVIENT ESTABLISHME�T�
This issue was brought to the Council about one year ago when the state law was passed. At that
time it was determined to wait and see if there are any legal challenges, and to report the current
status to the Council in one year. Mr. Boganey stated the City has several options in terms of
whether to do anything at this time. There are certain elements of the sta,te law that cover
regulations that City ordinances do not deal with. In those particular cases if the City does not
opt out, sta.te law would apply; if they determine to opt out the City could adopt its own
standards. Mr. Boganey requested discussion from the Council on whether this is an issue the
City wants to deal with at this time.
It was noted that this issue is an example of where the City should be proactive. It was suggested
that a comparison be conducted of the City's ordinance with ordinances of other communities.
There was discussion on the possibility of an interpretation that adult use entertainment
establishments are being prohibited if limits on proximity are too restrictive. An analysis on
Subdivision 3 was requested.
Mr, Boganey noted that currently state regulations apply where the City does not have
regulations. He suggested a review of the current City Ordinance and the State Statute,
determining whether to incorpora.te City regulations where the state has assumed responsibility.
This may help in deciding whether to opt out of the State Statute.
The ma�onty consensus of the Crty Council was to direct staff to present Council wrth
comparative information and options regarding regulations on adult use establishments.
57� AND LOGAN AVENUE UPDATE
Mr. Eitel provided an update on the 57�' Logan Environmental Study. He discussed the history
of the study through June 2008 and the planned schedule for July and August 2008.
It was noted that everyone within the azea of concern was contacted, and that the consensus of
the experts in this field is that the City has conducted its activities in a responsible manner. The
health of the residents has been the foremost concern of the professionals that have provided the
technical guidance to the City's consultant that has been conducting the testing.
Mr. Boganey indicated that the public meeting tazgeted for August will include a description of
everything that has been found to date and everything that has been learned since the last public
meeting. He informed Council it may best serve the interest of the City if the continued
examination and investigation is turned over to the Minnesota. Pollution Control Agency
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
JUNE 23, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson
at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich.
Councilmember Mary O'Connor was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt
Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development
Director Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechtold, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol
Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Yelich requested the following change to the Study Session minutes of June 9,
2008:
Pa�e 2.
Paragraph Regarding Registered Sex Offender Public Notification Meeting, third
sentence: He reauested s��;;ge�� staff �ather ���-���es�-�e-���a���
r,.. n r o,�o �ur n�� r+�� summar counts ��:,--�n� of
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registered sex offenders by comparable cities �t�.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the amendment to the June 9, 2008,
Study Session minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lasman announced that the President of the Crime Prevention Committee sent a
thank you note to the City Council for sponsoring a hole at the Committee's Golf Fund Raising
Event.
Councilmember Lasman commented on the recent Sun Post newspaper article that incorrectly
stated the Council and Mayor salaries. It was noted that a clarification on the salaries will be
printed.
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Councilmember Lasman inquired about standards for sidewalk improvement projects. She
explained there are several areas in her neighborhood where there are mounds of dirt with pieces
of concrete mixed in as well as one area where the
trench is not filled in. Mr. Blomstrom stated
staff is contacting the contractor regarding the requirement to grade the area after the five to
seven day cure period.
Councilmember Lasman suggested consideration of the following items discussed at the recent
League of Minnesota Cities Conference:
communit meetin s take advanta e of havin residents gathered by
1. When holdin g
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having a short survey available.
2. Be proactive in addressing problems, rather than waiting to receive complaints. One
possibility would be to adopt a policy on being proactive. One example discussed at the
conference was a"spotters group" of senior citizens that received training on what kinds
of things to look for and to contact code enforcement.
3. �evisiting Point of Sale, especially with the foreclosure issues the City will be dealing
e Housin Commission could do a thorou study on the topic; the
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policy should not be too restrictive.
4. Noncompliance issues may receive more response by sending letters out on the City
Attorney's letterhead.
Councilmembers Ryan and Yelich stated their support of consideration of the above suggestions.
Mayor Willson stated his support of consideration of suggestion Nos. 1-3. He stated he would
support suggestion No. 4 as a follow-up method, but not as the first contact on an issue.
Mr. Boganey indicated he will share the above ideas wrth staff to determine where they could b
e
implemented in the normal procedures. Further research will be needed on Point of Sale, which
will come back to Council for future consideration.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
MONUMENT SIGN POLICY
The Council discussed the Draft Monument Sign Policy. Concern was expressed regarding
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erion No. 6. Mr. Bo ane stated there are clearl os g pP
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continue to retain any responsibility once the monument sign has been constructed. The purpose
for Criterion No. 6 is to make it clear that the sign can be removed if it is becoming a burden for
the City to take care of or it becomes an eyesore to the neighborhood. This could result from
vandalism, graffiti, or other damage.
There was considerable discussion regarding Criterion No. 6, specifically in relation to whether
or not the applicant should have responsibility for maintenance of the sign. Mr. Boganey
was drafted as ro
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ecause the re resentatives of the Riverwood
ex lained the lan a e P
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Association had expressed some willingness to maintain the monument s gn
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It should be noted that in times
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of levy limits and competing resources, the Association may have a high expectation for
maintenance that the City may not be able to meet. The Association's willingness to complete
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the maintenance when the City cannot is a way to ensure that the individuals who spent money
and resources will get something that is being maintained to their level of expectations and
standards. If the Association is willing to accept a certain level of responsibility, there will not be
a need for debate about the different levels of maintenance standards.
It was suggested that the Policy include language that discusses the City's obligation for
maintenance at a minimum standard level and that the association or neighborhood paying to
have the sign installed can maintain the sign to a higher level if they wish. It was noted that the
Policy should clearly spell out what the resources will be.
Mr. Blomstrom explained staff is under tremendous strain to cover responsibilities at this point.
Looking into the future, if there are more of these monument signs and they become bigger and
more labor intensive, the City may not have the resources to maintain those structures at a
standard some may feel is necessary, especially if there is graffiti. The intent of the draft
language is to reserve the City's ability to remove the monument signs if the Association does
not have the resources to continue maintaining them.
It was suggested that the Brooklyn Center name or logo be included on these types of amenities.
There was additional discussion regarding Criterion No. 6. There was discussion regarding
liability associated with monument signs located in public right-of-way. Mr. LeFevere provided
infonmation regarding regulations on locating private monument signs in public right-of-way. He
advised there would need to be an agreement between the City and the property owner of the
underlying fee interest.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session
at 6:48 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE STUDY 5ESSION
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to reconvene the Study
Session at 6:55 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Yelich asked if the properties of concern raised during the Informal Open
a roval on
Forum Session are included on the list of rental licenses being considered for pp
tonight's City Council meeting agenda. Mr. Boganey replied the Police Chief has been asked to
conduct a background investigation and provide a brief report on the properties in question. The
properties are not included on tonight's agenda; the rental license on these properties is under
review and presumably will come before the City Council within the next several weeks.
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The discussion continued on the Monument Sign Policy.
Mr. LeFevere recommended an agreement with the neighborhood association in order to ensure
the City's right to do what is desired in relation to maintenance and to ensure that everyone is in
agreement on the basic obligations.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session
at 7:02 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 1N THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 23, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM.
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim
Willson at 6:48 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich.
Councilmember Mary O'Connor was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt
Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development
Director Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol
Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum.
Mr. Robert Messersmith, 5340 Queen Avenue N, addressed the Council and stated he is here to
represent himself and his neighbars. He stated a rental license application will be coming
forward soon for the property located at 5320 Queen Avenue N, and the neighborhood would
like the Council to consider rejecting the license. Mr. Messersmith stated he owns two rental
properties, located at 5340 and 5338 Queen Avenue N, and his home is located on 54 Avenue.
He outlined the concerns of he and his neighbors regarding the property at 5320 Queen Avenue
N, relating to the following issues: amount of police visits to the property; tenants that are not
screened well by the landlord; garbage piled five feet high out the back door; roaches from the
property migrating to his rental properties; un-maintained lawn; and general disrepair of the
building. Mr. Messersmith stated he and the neighbors are very pleased with the City Inspection
Department; they have done everything they can to get the property owner to conform. But
having said that, the City comes out once every two years unless there is a complaint, and the
property owner does only what is needed to get by. The neighborhood would like the City to be
notified that they have an issue with the home; it is dragging down the rest of the neighborhood.
When the rental license comes up for this property they would like the Council to consider
rejecting it so the property owner cannot drag the neighborhood down.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:55 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Z. INVOCATION
Councilmember Yelich requested a moment of silence and personal reflection as the Invocation.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson
at 7:02 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Kay Lasman, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich.
Councilmember Mary O'Connor was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt
Boganey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development
Director Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol
Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Ryan reported on attending the following events:
June 17 Riverwood Annual Picnic which included seeing the City's first rain gardens.
Rain gardens are an ecologically responsible way to treat stormwater runoff in the City
and he hopes to see more of them developed with the mandated clean water standards in
the future.
Ride along with Police Officer Mike Peterson on June 20 It is important for Council
'n acti n and
obtain a better
Members to nde wrth the police officers to observ
e them i o
understanding of their duties. He thanked Mr. Boganey, Chief Bechthold, Lieutenant
Gannon, and Officer Peterson for arranging the ride along, and thanked the Police
nalism.
Department for their dedication and professio
Earle Brown Days is scheduled for June 26 28 The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on the
26 and there will be a number of family oriented events on Friday and Saturday.
Councilmember Lasman reported on attending the following events:
League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Rochester June 1 l th 13 tn
o The impact of the downturn in the economy on City budgets and continuing to
maintain services expected by the citizens
o Foreclosure issues and how to sustain neighborhood vitality
o Leadership Mike Kelly of the Minnesota Twins was a keynote speaker
o Maturing communities hotly discussed topics were impacts and changes due to
immigration, sustainability, and going green initiatives, property maintenance,
and economic redevelopment.
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June 13 14` School District Strategic Planning Meeting which included setting
strategies and mapping out challenges the district will be facing.
June 17 North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting which included a
discussion of goals set by staff, the newly selected Board, and setting priorities. The
Chamber will be hosting candidate forums for the elections this fa1L
June 17` Riverwood Annual Picnic which included seeing the new rain gardens.
Councilmember Yelich reported on attending the following events:
League of Minnesota Cities Conference on June 12�`. The session on property
maintenance provided a number of good lessons for the City to consider in order to be
more proactive about property maintenance in a comprehensive way.
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting which included a tour of three City parks. It
was observed that the City's parks are being very well used and maintained. The
would like to
sue the Commission
lism is an on om is
correction of graffiti and vanda g g
address in the future.
Mayor Willson reported on attending the following events:
tn a the it 's re resentative to the Visit Minnea olis North or anization
June 18 s C g
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June 22 Dudley Softball Tournament
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to approve the Agenda
and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Study Session minutes of June 9,
2008, and the following consent items were approved:
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 2, 2008 Joint Work Session with Financial Commission
2. June 9, 2008 Study Session
3. June 9, 2008 Regular Session
7b. LICENSES
AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Mendota Valley Amusement, Inc. 11071 93 Ave N, Maple Grove
Regal Cinemas 6420 Camden Ave N
FIREWORKS
TNT Fireworks 4511 Helton Drive, Florence, AL
GARBAGE HAULERS
Ace Solid Waste, Inc. 6601 McKinley Street NW, Ramsey
BFI Waste Systems P.O. Box 39, Circle Pines
nd
Darling International, Inc. 9000 382 Avenue, Blue Earth
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Haugen's Haulers, Inc. 7386 31 Street SE, Buffalo
Randy's Sanitation, Inc. P.O. Box 169, Delano
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SANIMAX 505 Hardman Avenue, South St.
Paul
Walters Recycling Refuse P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines
Walz Brothers Sanitation P.O. Box 627, Maple Grove
LIOUOR ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIOUOR
Familia Mexican Buffet (Zoe Lord) 6000 Shingle Creek Parkway
MECHANICAL
Anderson Heating and Air 4347 Central Avenue NE, Columbia
Heights
Joseph Joseph Consulting 34 Imperial Drive E, West St. Paul
Total Comfort 4000 Winnetka Avenue N, New
Hope
RENTAL
INITIAL
6119 Beard Ave N Hal Le
6007 Pearson Dr Shane Sander
5312 Queen Ave N Brian Hamilton/Ryan Wellenstein
RENEWAL
Victoria Townhomes
6740 Grimes Pl The Gaughan Properties
Unity Place
7256 Unity Ave N CHDC LTD Partnership
5207 Xerxes Ave N Dennis Bona
3413 62 Ave N Lee Mixon
4507 Katherene Dr Theophilus Nyumah
5900 Washburn Ave N John Gail Lambert
5925 Washburn Ave N Cheng Lor
SIGNHANGER
Install This Awning and Sign Ca 4835 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
-None.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9a. ORDINANCE NO. 2008-04 AMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE
SECTION 19-402 RELATING TO DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND FACSIMILE
FIREARMS
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Police Chief Bechthold stated the purpose and provided a brief overview of the proposed
ordinance.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to open the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Yelich seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt ORDINANCE
NO. 2008-04 Amending Brooklyn Center City Code Section 19-402 Relating to Dangerous
Weapons and Facsimile Firearms.
Mayor Willson and Councilmembers Ryan, Yelich, and Lasman stated their support far the
proposed ordinance. Mayor Willson requested that the Police Chief bring forward any other
trends seen in society that need to be addressed within the City.
Motion passed unanimously.
10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
-None.
11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
lla. AMEND 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Mr. Boganey introduced the item and stated the purpose of the proposed amendment to the 2008
City Council meeting schedule.
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve Amending the
2008 City Cou.ncil Meeting Schedule to set date and time of City Council Work Session to
discuss budget overview and process review with Financial Commission for Monday, July 7,
2008, at 6:30 p.m. to be held at City Hall Council Chambers.
Motion passed unanimously.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjounzinent of the City
Council meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
JLTNE 23, 2008
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work
Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers/Commissioners Kay Lasman, Dan Ryan,
and Mark Yelich. Councilmember/Commissioner Mary O' Connor was absent and excused.
Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Community Development Director Gary Eitel,
City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Off Site Secretaxial, Inc.
MONUMENT SIGN POLICY
Discussion continued from the Study Session discussion on the Monument Sign Policy. Mr.
Boganey explained that the policy is intended only to apply to monument signs allowed in public
right-of-way. Mr. LeFevere provided an overview of rights and allowable uses in relation to city-
owned right-of-way and right-of-way dedicated in the subdivision process.
There was discussion of the following issues in relation to the policy: ownership of the sign,
maintenance of the sign, and liability.
Mr. Boganey clarified that the intent of the policy is that the City would own the monument sign.
However, the Association would be responsible for its repair and maintenance; failure to do so
would authorize the City to remove the sign. It was noted that the responsibility of each party
should be clearly defined in the policy.
Clarification was requested regarding possible issues if a property with a monument sign located
in the right-of-way were to be sold to a homeowner that does not want the sign. Mr. LeFevere
advised he would recommend the City enter into a separate monument sign easement agreement
with the underlying landowner.
Councilmembers Lasman and Ryan stated their support of the draft language included in the
monuznent sign policy. Councilmember Yelich stated his support of the draft language included
in the proposed monument sign policy. He stated he would like the additional requirement of the
City name or logo on the sign to be included in the policy.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct sta.ff to prepare a final draft of the
monument sign policy with the addition of the following:
Requirement for a sign easement agreement with the underlying fee owner
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City's acceptance of responsibility for a minimum level of maintenance
Requirement for a signed agreement with the applicant
Requirement that monument signs include identification of the City by including the City
name or logo
o This requirement is to be included in the policy moving forward. However, due to
this requirement not have been raised previously with the Riverwood
Association's request, staff will discuss the modification with the Riverwood
Association, with the option of the City paying for the modification.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
This issue was brought to the Council about one year ago when the state law was passed. At that
time it was determined to wait and see if there are any legal challenges, and to report the current
status to the Council in one year. Mr. Boganey stated the City has several options in terms of
whether to do anything at this time. There are certain elements of the state law that cover
regulations that City ordinances do not deal with. In those particular cases if the City does not
opt out, state law would apply; if they determine to opt out the City could adopt its own
standards. Mr. Boganey requested discussion from the Council on whether this is an issue the
City wants to deal with at this time.
It was noted that this issue is an example of where the City should be proactive. It was suggested
that a comparison be conducted of the City's ordinance with ordinances of other communities.
There was discussion on the possibility of an interpretation that adult use entertainment
establishments are being prohibited if limits on proximity are too restrictive. An analysis on
Subdivision 3 was requested.
Mr: Boganey noted that currently state regulations apply where the City does not have
regulations. He suggested a review of the current City Ordinance and the State Statute,
determining whether to incorporate City regulations where the state has assumed responsibility.
This may help in deciding whether to opt out of the State Statute.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to present Council with
comparative information and options regarding regulations on adult use establishments.
57 AND LOGAN AVENUE UPDATE
Mr. Eitel provided an update on the 57�' Logan Environmental Study. He discussed the history
of the study through June 2008 and the planned schedule for July and August 2008.
It was noted that everyone within the area of concern was contacted, and that the consensus of
the experts in this field is that the City has conducted its activities in a responsible manner. The
health of the residents has been the foremost concern of the professionals that have provided the
technical guidance to the City's consultant that has been conducting the testing.
Mr. Boganey indicated that the public meeting targeted for August will include a description of
everything that has been found to date and everything that has been learned since the last public
meeting. He informed Council it may best serve the interest of the City if the continued
examination and investigation is turned over to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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(MPCA), who would ultimately determine what needs to be done. At the August meeting the
MPCA will be discussing what their role will be going forward. The City's role could revert to a
support role to the MPCA as opposed to being the lead role in the process. Reimbursement of
direct costs incurred by the City in the support role will be discussed with the MPCA.
There was discussion on the redevelopment site. Mr. Boganey stated the City received a
Retroactive No Association Determination in June of 2008. Additional letters are anticipated to
be received from the MPCA that will assure the City and any future developer that the property
can redevelop without any obligations or concerns about environmental cleanup. Having said
that, there is a corner of the site where the source of the contamination has been identified. Until
there is closure, that part of the site cannot likely be developed. Staff suggests that the City
consider re-platting the property so that portion of the site is retained by the EDA while the study
is completed. It is a small enough portion of the redevelopment area where it should not preclude
future redevelopment of the site.
It was noted that the City places high significance on this area and that it is important to ensure
this site does not slip in priorities when the lead role is taken over by the MPCA. It was noted
that a large amount of money has been spent on this study over the years and residents should be
ensured that a lot is being done to address the concern on this site.
Mr. Boganey stated the testing to date continues to confirm what the MPCA believed at the
onset, which is that the levels of contamination that existed seemed to be at a fairly low level.
Though the contamination was at a high enough level to have concern, the perception was that
there was no imminent health risk and they could afford to take the time necessary to do the
study that was required.
GSA-FBI FIELD OFFICE UPATE
Mr. Eitel provided an update on the GSA-FBI Site Development Activities, beginning June 2008
and ending with occupancy planned by the FBI Regional Field Office in Fall of 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember/Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
9:16 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
06/23/08 -3- DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
JUNE 30, 2008
2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE WITH CITY COMMISSIONS
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
INTRODUCTION
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Special Session with City Commissions and was called
to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:04 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING DISCUSSION
Dave Hagen, Planner with Loucks and Associates, introduced himself and informed that Loucks
Associates was retained by the City for the 2030 Comprehensive Planning process. Mr. Hagen
discussed this evening was to have community analysis and visioning for the 2030
Comprehensive Plan and that he would like to have four groups discuss and present answers to
three main questions after his presentation.
Mr. Hagen presented information regaxding the planning process for the local and metro regions,
the trends and projections, review of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, and the upcoming
neighborhood meetings in July and August. In August and September a community wide
meeting will be held to go over all information gathered at the neighborhood meetings and a
Task Force will be established. Mr. Hagen informed that they are hoping for Planning and City
Council approval in 2008 and that the Metropolitan Council will also need to approve the plan.
Mr. Hagen asked that the four groups an�wer the following three questions individually and then
as a group come up with answers to present to the entire audience.
1. What do you consider to be the best features, characteristics, aspects of Brooklyn Center
that should be preserved and enhanced?
2. Of the issues identified in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, which have been adequately
addressed and which remain to be addressed? What issues not identified in the 2020
Comp Plan should be addressed in this Plan?
3. What is your vision of the ideal for Brooklyn Center in the year 2030?
After the group presentations, it was suggested that all those present encourage additional input
and participation in the months to come.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
06/30/08 -1- DR.AFT
City Council Agenda Item NQ. 7b
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager i
haron 't Clerk 1 w r
FROM: S Knutson, Ci y
DATE: July 8, 2008
SUBJECT: Licenses for Council Approval
Recommendation:
I recommend that the City Council consider approval of the following list of licenses at its July 14,
2008, meeting.
Background:
The following businesses/persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each business/person has
fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted appropriate
applications, and paid proper fees. Applicants for rental dwelling licenses are in compliance with
Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances, unless comments are noted below the property address on
the attached rental report.
AMUSEMENT DEVICES
American Amusement Arcades 2100 West 96th Street, Bloomington
AMF Earle Brown Lanes 6440 James Cir N
GARBAGE HAULERS
Aspen Waste Systems, Inc. 2951 Weeks Avenue SE, Minneapolis
Farmers Union Industries LLC
dba Midwest Grease P.O. Box 26, Redwood Falls
T& L Sanitation Service P.O. Box 49695, Blaine
MECHANICAL
Sabre Plumbing Heating A/C 3062 Ranchview Ln N, Plymouth
Wencl Services, Inc. 8148 Pillsbury Ave S, Bloomington
RENTAL
See attached report.
TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT
Amarose Gifts 1108 Brookdale Center
n I:Licenses for Coun� roval on Jul ti 14 2008
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3906 61st Ave N �Single Family Initial ILucky Igbinoba �None per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK i
6813 Humboldt Ave N B302 �Single Family Initial IGilbert Gamino 1-Dist Peace per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK
6744 France Ave N �Two Family (1) I Renewal �Donald Renelt �None per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK
5328-30 Queen Ave N �Two Family (2) I Renewal �Chad Amy Bucher �None per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK
5115 Twin Lake Blvd E �Two Family (1) Renewal Ruth Cioni None per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK
5913 Admiraf Ln �Single Family i Renewaf �Rosita Acosta �None per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK
6626 Camden Dr �Single Family I Renewal IJeremy Sutton �1-Dist Peace per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK
6835 Colfax Ave N �Single Family Renewal �Adeyinka Badewa �None per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK
3900Janet Ln �Single Family I Renewal �Keith Carlson �None per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK j
6661 Xerxes PI N �Single Family I Renewal Ilgor Epshteyn �None per 12-911 Ordinance OK OK
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Scott Bechthold, Chief of Police
DATE: June 23, 2008
SUB,TECT: Police Response to 5328/5330 Queen Avenue North
This memorandum addresses concerns regarding the excessive calls for palice service to a
duplex rental property at 5328 Queen Avenue North and 5330 Queen Avenue North which
are both owned by Mr. Chad Bucher. Please note that the calls for service (CFS) for each
property differ.
The calls for service at 5330 Queen Avenue North pertain mainly to children and their
welfare. In the last eighteen months, fourteen calls for service were made none which
qualify as a nuisance violation under the 12-911 ordinance. However, the calls for service
contain clear information for the owner to hold the tenant accountable. In April 2008, a CFS
report was pravided ta Mr. Bucher, and as of today the tenants of 5330 Queen Avenue North
have been given notice to move out this weekend.
In Apri12008, the problems at 5328 Queen Avenue North became a focus at the Brooklyn
Center Police Department. Suspects involved in assaults and robbery had found shelter at this
location after being evicted from 5316 Russell Avenue North. In the last nine months, six of
the sixteen calis for service were for fights/assaults none which resulted in an arrest or
report of an assault. Furthermore, none of the sixteeri CFS qualified for a nuisance violation
as defined by the 12-911 ordinance.
It appears that the problems at 5328 Queen Avenue can be attributed to the numerous "guests"
staying at ar frequenting the property. The listed renter is a grandmother who has reportedly
taken custody of her daughter's seven children in addition to her own children. On April 30,
2008 the owner Mr. Bucher was provided a CFS report and a list of individuals who have
provided 5328 Queen Avenue as their address in their contacts with police. He was also made
aware of the conduct of the guests to this property. As a result, Mr. Bucher stated he would
be trespassing all guests not listed on the rental application, and will be discussing this issue
with his tenant. Should the renter allow the trespassed parties to stay at the property, the
owner will have the grounds to serve eviction on the renter.
Effective April 2008, the zero tolerance police action in the area of 53` and Russell has been
expanded to include both Queen Avenue properties owned by Mr. Bucher. A review of the
calls for service finds that the spot checks listed are actually the POP Unit conducting truancy
sweeps at this address. The area surrounding 53` Avenue North contains several problem
properties that have had ties to the 5328 Queen Avenue North address. Each of these problem
properties have either evicted their problem tenants or are in the process.
On June 4, 2008 Crime Prevention Specialist Becky Boie and the sector Sergeant Mike
Reynolds met with the families in the 5300 Russell Ave. N. neighborhood to discuss the
problems in the area. Of the three families that attended, the expressed complaint was the
Sommerset apartment kids in the street and the activities of people coming and going to 5328
Queen Avenue North. This area is still being considered a zero tolerance area and the
neighbors have been advised to call police if they see any violations of the law.
In the last 30 days, there has been only one call for service which was a 911 hang-up on June
16, 2008 to 5328 Queen Avenue North. After sharing the CFS report with the tenants and
owner of the Queen Avenue North properties, the cails for service have dropped.
City Council Agenda Item No. 8a
I
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
ut Cit Clerk ��'a�'�"'�
FROM: Sharon Kn son, y
DATE: July 8, 2008
SUBJECT: Proclamation Congratulating Kirsten Edstrom on Earning the Girl Scout Gold
Award
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a Proclamation Congratulating
Kirsten Edstrom on Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.
Background:
Mayor Willson received information from Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River
Valleys Council that two Girl Scouts from Brooklyn Center were honored at a recognition
cereinony on June 8th for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. Proclamations have been
prepared for each individual Girl Scout to recognize her accomplishment and express
congratulations.
Budget Issues:
There are no budget issues to consider.
PROCLA.MATION
CONGRATULATING KIRSTEN EDSTROM ON EARNING THE
GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD
WHEREAS, ILitsten Edstrom is a membei of Giil Scout Troop 12339 and a resident of Brooklyn
CenteY, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Kirsten Edst�-om has been honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest
award that a Gul Scout aged 14-18 may earn; and
WHEREr�.S, the Gitl Scout Gold t�ward project requires a minimum of 65 hours of community
service over foui months, encompasses organizarional, leadership, and networking
skills, while fulfilling a need within the recipient's community, and sets the
foundation foi a lifetime of acrive citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Kii-sten Edstrom, along with otheY meinbers of Girl Scout Troop 12339, planned
theu- Gitl Scout Gold Awaxd project, Gul Scouts of Today, aimed to get youth
in�Tolved in their coininunities by volunteering; and they created a video and
biochuie to showcase local places and organizations that kids could volunteer,
which illustrated how much fun and beneficial it is to volunteer; and they showed the
�Tideo to several local youth gioups including school children and Gixl Scout
members; and
WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate to recognize the achievements and service of
I�sten Edstioin.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKI,YN CENTER, State of
Minnesota, with the consent and support of the Brooklyn Centex City Council, do hexeby
congiatulate Kirsten Edsttom on eaxning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest awaxd fox gixls
ages 14-18.
Tu1v 14. 2008
D ate Mayop
�I Council Membexs
�TT�ST:
Ciry Clerk
Ci Council Agenda Item No. $b
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FR
OM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
DATE: July 8, 2008
SUBJECT: Proclaination Congratulating Becky Thelen on Earning the Girl Scout Gold
Award
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of a Proclamation Congratulating
Becky Thelen on Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.
Background:
Mayor Wilison received infornlation from Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River
Valleys Council that two Girl Scouts from Brooklyn Center were honored at a recognition
ceremony on June 8th for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. Proclamations have been
prepared for each individual Girl Scout to recognize her accomplishment and express
congratulatioizs.
Budget Issues:
There are no budget issues to consider.
PROCLAMATION
CONGRATULATING BECKY THELEN ON EARNING THE
GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD
WHEREAS, Becky Thelen is a ineinbei of Gul Scout Troop 12339 and a xesident of Bxooklyn
Centei, Minnesota; and
�X/HER.E�S, Becky Thelen has been honoLed with the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award
that a Gul Scout aged 14-18 may earn; and
WHEREI�S, the Gul Scout Gold Award project requi.Yes a minimum of 65 houYS of community
sei ovei four months, encompasses organizational, leadexship, and networking
skills, wlvle fulfilling a need within the recipient's community, and sets the
foundation foi a lifetime of active cirizenship; and
WHEREAS, Becky Thelen, along with other membexs of Gisl Scout Troop 12339, planned their
Gu-1 Scout Gold Award project, Girl Scouts of Today, aimed to get youth involved in
theu coinmunities by volunteexing; and they cieated a video and brochure to
showcase local places and oiganizations that kids could volunteer, which illustrated
ho�v inuch fun and beneficial it is to volunteer; and they showed the video to sevexal
local youth gioups including school children and Girl Scout members; and
WHEREAS, it is highly appiopriate to recognize the achievements and service of Becky T'helen.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKI,YN CENTER, State of
Minnesota, with the consent and suppoit of the Biooklyn Center City Council, do hexeby
congratulate Becky Thelen on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award for girls ages
14-18.
Tulv 14. 2008
Date Mayor
Council MembeYs
1�TTEST:
Ciry Cleik
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City Council Agenda Item No. 8c
NORTHWEST HE
NNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Research, Planning, and Coordination of Human Seruices
2007 NWHHSC Contributions to the City Of Brookl n Center
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MISSION: Research, Planning, and Coordinating Human Services for the Northwest
Hennepin cities in the Joint Powers Agreement in 2007: Brooklyn Center, Champlin,
Corcoran C stal Golden Valle
Hanover Ma le Grove New Ho e
ry y, p p, Osseo, and
Rogers. (Brooklyn Park re joined in 2008.) Plus Hennepin County contracts to serve the
Northwest Hennepin region.
NWHHSC works with cities, community partners, residents, Hennepin County and State of Minnesota to:
Coordinate networks of service providers
Minimize or avoid duplication of services
Ascertain and prioritize local needs
Forecast and identify emerging trends
Initiate innovative programs that are cross-cultural and multi-sector of public (city and school
district), nonprofit and faith-based plus a new nonprofit, school district and business pilot for
parent education
fdentify gaps in existing programs' abilities to meet regional needs
Secure funding for research, planning and new services that serve residents in member cities
NWHHSC Total Fundi
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2007 Funding NWHHSC received from Hennepin County Contracts: $596,450
2007 Funding NWHHSC received from State Contracts: $259,228
2007 Funding NWHHSC received from Federal Contracts: $199,423
2007 Funding NWHHSC received from Member Municipalities: $79,081
2007 Funding NWHHSC received from Grants and Contributions: $60,000
2007 Funding NWHHSC received from Brooklyn Center: $12, 182
2007 Emergency Services used by Brooklyn Center residents: $6,651+218 people rec'd gas cards
TOTAL Assistance Brooklyn Center received was $91,788
Brooklyn Center receives:
RESEARCH PLANNING COORDINATION
Foreclosures Report for Strategic planning Emergency Services Program
Suburban Hennepin Joint Community Police Regional Senior Forum
Diverse Populations Report Partnership and Multicultural Senior Services Network
expanded with languages Advisory Commission Success by SixO Northwest
spoken data and new maps Citizen Advisory Commission Businesses receive Working
Began to collect and track Human services recovery aspect Toward Success resources
people turned away and of Emergency Preparedness NW Faith Collaborative
referred at food shelves to Senior Leadership Committee Youth Tobacco Prevention
document unmet needs Emergency Services Network Nonprofit Capacity Building
Brooklyn Center City Profile identify and address needs trainings for youth-serving
Tobacco-Free Youth research Tobacco-Free Youth addresses organizations
on 16 Brooklyn Center stores advertising that targets youth and Network 4 Youth Northwest
plus city sign codes minorities First Book MN distribution
Collect and disseminate Early Childhood/Parent Education Family Literacy Events
secondary data with new immigrants Domestic Violence Prevention
MN Data Center Affiliate to Community resource brochures in Network
provide local access to rnultiple languages Car Care Saturday
Census Bureau data New Neighbors Network Getting at the Roots of Hunger
NW Guide to Human Services Organized Legislative seed distribution
Diversity Calendar with local Commission to End Poverty west Widowed Persons Services NW
events suburban tour
newsletter
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Advisorv Commission Diverse Populations
Advisory Commission Meetings Annual Diversity Calendar
lnformation Sharing Cross-Cultural, Multi-Sector Programs
Review and provide feedback Welcome Center Distribution
Resource Brochures in Various Languages
Emeraencv Services/Affordable Housinq, Familv Homeless Prevention and Assistance
Emergency Services Provider Network Homeless Management Information Systems I
Northwest Hennepin Guide to Human Services Providers Served I
Domestic Viofence and Prevention Network Updating the System
Car Care Saturday
Nonprofit Caaacitv Buildinq Northwest Faith Collaborative
Community and Organization Assessments Guest Speakers
Capacity Building Tools and Resources Resource Sharing
Community Engagement Military Family Project
Research and Planninc{ Seniors
City Connections and Community Planning Senior Leadership Committee
Research Senior Services Network
Minnesota Data Center Affiliate Resource Information Distribution
Emergency Preparedness Widowed Persons Services Northwest
Success Bv 60 Northwest Tobacco-Free Youth
Helping Us Grow Tobacco-Free Youth in Brooklyn Center
Speakers Bureau Community Events and Educational Outreach
Media Campaign Youth Coalition
Working Towards Success Media Campaigns
Book Grants Awarded
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVIGES COUNCIL
RRtalrch. iNnnning. and CtqrdlnaUnn a/ F1u+.an SMMOn
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVIGES C!}UNCit
Brooklyn Center 2007 Ruwrch,pfannlny,aMCoordinotbnoJNumnnSuvkm
Advisory Commission
NWHHSC coordinates and staffs a Citizens Advisory Commission comprised of residents appointed from each Joint Powers
Agreement Member City Council. They represent their individual cities and the citizens, issues and needs. This allows for direct
input from residents into the work of the Council. They also assist in identifying solutions and best practices for addressing issues.
Joshua Xiong and Christine Eaton
NWHHSC Activities
Advisorv Commission Meetinas Information Sharina
The Advisory Commission meets monthly. The Advisory Commission participates in Annual City
Pertinent human service topics are identified for meeting Council Presentations.
presentations and discussions for the year. Distribute information such as the Guide to Human
Presentations are made by speakers on priority topics and Services, flyers about events, area services/resources
services available in the area (e.g. Senior Services gaps, and other information materials to City Hall, libraries,
Emergency Service Providers, Disaster Response, schools, faith communities, community organizations
Communities Empowering Youth grant). Presentations are Bring information about new services in the area.
followed by a discussion.
The group has focused on Emergency Preparedness and the
role ofNWHHSC in assisting member cities and developing Review and Provide Feedback
an understanding of coordination across communities. Review of research conducted by Northwest Hennepin
Provide ongoing suggestions for strategic planning process Human Services Council staff such as City Profiles,
and participated in an agency-wide Strategic Planning Foreclosures in Suburban Hennepin County, Diverse
Session. Populations; suggestions for Guide to Human Services.
Assisted in recruitment of new Advisory Commission Be knowledgeable on and give feedback on programs
members. and activities of NWHHSC.
Provided connection with Bethel University to work with Bring suggestions and ideas from the community.
NWHHSC to bring community service learning opporhanities Help identify value of this Council to residents and
for their students and the students' expertise to NW Hennepin cities.
area nonprofit organizations.
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Re,wcroh. Glanning, and Cao.dfnalwn aj Numon Saufces
Diverse Populations
Community assessments in the Northwest Hennepin area have identified immigrants and refugees as a priority
since 2000. The needs of Northwest Hennepin's dramatically growing and increasingly diverse populations are
being addressed through various program activities and community partnerships, with examples below.
NWHHSC Activities
Phone Tin Cards Resource Brochures in Various Lanauaaes
Provides contact numbers for local resources Born Learning $80
Asian, African and Latino versions were developed and Getting School Ready Spanish $200
distributed —$80 Seat Belt Safety Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Russian $20
Nutrition Hmong and Spanish $35
Annual Diversitv Calendar Stress—HmongandSpanish$35
80 Diversity Calendars distributed to schools, child care Dental Care Spanish and Hmong $35
centers, businesses and community members. Expanded to Find Child Care Spanish $20
include photos of local events and pictures of diverse Tax Return Inforniation Spanish $20
populations. $800
Welcome Center Distribution
C ross- C u I tu ra I D i a l o a u e s 200 informational pieces including NW Hennepin Guide to
Staff trained to facilitate cross-cultural dialogues Human Services and brochures in various languages —$400
Planning Committee for community dialogues with Joint
community Police Pro�ect and Liberian community ]oint Communitv Police Proiect
Management Team with Police Department, Hennepin County
CI"OSS-CultUl'al Multi-Sector Proarams Multicultural Advisory Commission—recruit members, help
Communities Empowering Youth includes African-American facilitate meetings, staff booth at events such as Liberian
and African partner organizations Independence Day, pre-National Night Out
Tobacco-Free Youth coalition has Lao, Hmong, Liberian and Provide community connections and resources
African-American organizations as its four partners Help develop/review materials such as Safe Parties Brochure
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Receorch. Pknning, and Coordirwtfon oj Human SarWara
Brooklyn Center 2007
Emergency Services Program/Affordable Housing
The Emergency Services Program is designed to assist northwest suburban area residents who find thernselves in a short-term
crisis situation. Through the local Food Shelves, NWHHSC provides rent assistance, mortgage assistance, car repair, some special
clothing needs and limited utility assistance. NWHIISC also provides Gas Cards to clients for transportation to work. NWHHSC
administers Hennepin County dollars for the Emergency Services Program to enable area service agencies to better meet the
demand for rent and mortgage assistance, and car repair needs of its clients. The use of Council staff in the administration of the
program allows each participating agency to expand their direct service capability without necessitating additional agency staff.
The active participation of the various service agencies also allows for greater dispersal of emergency services throughout
northwest Hennepin County. Hennepin County supports this Umbrella idea to better serve citizens.
$6, 651 was distributed to IO residents through the Emergency Sef-vices Program and
l73 residents were helped with fuel cards
NWHHSC Activities
Emeraencv Services Provider Network Domestic Violence Prevention Network (DVPNI
Food Shelves (CEAP) and Battered Women's Shelters Co-Chair with Project Peace for this network
Monthly meetings with various trainings and workshops Annual Vigil: Raise awareness of domestic violence and
Expanded to include any interested nonprofit agencies such as the loss of life to it
the Crisis Nursery in those meetings and trainings Tlus year there were 4 fatalities: 2 in Brooklyn Park, one in
Brooklyn Center and one in Crystal
N o rth west H e n n e n i n G u i d e to H u m a n S e rv i ces Thursdays in Black: Promoting a National network to wear black
Guides were distributed to food shelves, schools, child care on Thursdays to remind people of the issue
centers, government offices, libraries, non-profit organizations,
area clinics, North Memorial Medical Center, The Welcome Car Care Saturdav
Center, ECFE sites and businesses Annual fall and spring event when eligible clients receive free oil
Also available electronically via www.nwhhsc.org changes, air filters, wiper blades and battery replacement when I
needed; more than 90 families were served in 2007
NWHHSC Staff Serves on Communit�r Committees Family Ways To Work, CarLoanProgram: Northwest area
Continuum of Care Process that looks at Federal HCTD dollars for
projects that apply to the Hennepin County Area Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
Northwest Community Revitalization Corporation (NCRC) (CHDO) Advisory Committee
The Northwest Healthy Communities Partnership Heading Home Hennepin 10 year Plan, Prevention Committee
New Neighbors Network: Northwest area Sub-Committee Foreclosure information
Emergency Food Network (EFl� new Board member 5
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Brooklyn Center 2007
Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program
Staff at TTWWHSC are trained and licensed to manage the data entry of the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) database.
NWHHSC Activities
Homeless Manaaement Information Svstems IHMIS� Providers Served
Hennepin County contracts with NWHHSC to fulfill its federal NWHI3SC is responsible for entering client data for all
mandate to use Homeless Management Information Systems Hennepin County providers under FHPAP programs
(HMIS) as a reporting tool. o This year NWHHSC entered client data for 18
Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) are client- providers who helped with rent, utilities, mortgage and
level databases that combine information from different homeless other needs.
service providers. o Number of clients served November 2006-December
o In Minnesota the software used for HMIS is called 2007: 1,067 families, 256 single adults, and 242 youth
ServicePoint. ServicePoint is a powerful Web-based NWHIISC provides HMIS for 10 providers in Northwest area
information management system that provides client (including CEAP), 2 in Hennepin South, 4 in Minneapolis and
tracking and case management, service and referral 2 additional youth providers.
management, and reporting. This secure system allows a o In the Northwest Hennepin Area 8 out of the 10 providers
number of different agencies and users to continuously are food shelves and also help with fmancial assistance.
enter their clients' data while being assured that the o Hennepin South Services Collaborative is our co-partner
information is protected. in south Minneapolis. The 2 providers there are food
o Minnesota's HMIS is overseen by a Governing Group that shelves and help with financial assistance. I
includes representatives from each of the 13 Continuum of o The Minneapolis providers are St. Stephens, Legal Aid,
Care regions in the state, as well as persons who were Homeline and ELIM. These providers help families in
formerly homeless and various advocacy organizations and fmancial crisis.
providers serving specific populations such as youth and o The two additional youth providers are Youth-PTNWU
veterans. and Offstreet.
o Wilder Research administers all aspects of the HMIS
project. Undatina the Svstem to Increase Efficiencv
Bowman (ServicePoint Software Provider)
Wilder Research Center (Contracted HMIS Administrator)
o NWEI�-ISC staff works with the Wilder Research Center,
giving input on how to make the HMIS data system more
efficient.
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Brooklyn Center 2007
Communities Empowering Youth
Nonprofit Capacity Building Program
The Communities Empowering Youth Nonpro�t Capacity Building Program is a three-year pilot project that helps build the organizational capacity of
diverse agencies that work with youth by providing relevant professional development opportunities for staff, board and volunteers.
Program goals include strengthening organizational and individual capacities to function in a changing environment, increase organizational flexibility
and stability, develop collaborative relationships, work together to address the roots of youth violence and gang activity, build on the skills and interests
of people across the breadth of an organization, and increase community engagement to support youth.
Canacitv Buildina Grant Proaram Partners Nonnrofit Canacitv Buildina Trainina Series
Grant partners are all from Brooklyn Center, including: Brooklyn Center Hosted three free trainulgs at Cross of Glory Church to increase organizational
Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department; The Centaur capacity, flexibility and stability. Sessions included a panel of local leaders
Foundation; Center of Hope and Compassion; FastForward Education and discussing their experiences. Tools and videos are available $4,013
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (lead partner). September Training: Nonprofit Management and Strategic Leadership with
Partner organizations met regularly to participate in capacity building Norman Harrington. Panelists: Tree House, Lao Assistance Center of
work sessions, to exchange ideas and to problem solve $300 Minnesota, and Annex Teen Clinic.
Staff provided Technical Assistance to help partner organizations develop Brooklyn Center attendees: Centaur Foundation, Center of Hope
capacity building action plans and budget the use of their capacity and Compassion, NWHI�SC-- $200
building funds 30 hours month x$75 =$2,250 October Training: Board Development with Ellen Benavides. Panelists:
Mosaic Youth Center, MN African Women Association, and NW YMCA.
Oraanization and Community Assessments Brooklyn Center attendees: Centaur Foundation, Earle Brown
Conducted organizational assessments for each grant partner and a Home Away Program, Community Corner, NW�iHSC $2S0
community snapshot assessment to identify capacity building priorities November Training: Fundraising Fundamentals with John Reilly. Panelists:
$23,970 Girl Scouts, North Hennepin Community College, Lao Assistance Center.
Brooklyn Center attendees: Centaur Foundation, Brooklyn
Brooklvn Center Youth Funders Meetina Center High School Alumni Association, Community Corner,
Co-hosted a meeting with Hennepin County that brought together 16 Cross of Glory Church, Brooklyn Center Community Education,
foundations and organizations which are funding (or have an interest in NWHHSC and a resident $350
funding) youth programs in Brooklyn Center $320 Co m m u n i tv E n a a a e m e nt
Secured funds and space for an electronic community message board
CO M M U N ITY PA RT N E RS N ETW O RKS Revived Network for Youth-Northwest. Local providers meet quarterly to I
Brooklyn Center Business Association; Brooklyn Center Rotary; share information about organization and programs, collaborate and discuss
Brooklyn Center School District; Joint Community Police Partnership and new program ideas, and learn about services and programs in the region.
Multicultural Advisory Committee; Northwest Drug-Free Communities; Tabled at Brooklyn Center Community Festival and Pre-National Night Out
Teen Pregnancy Prevention; Teen Parent Connection; University of Hosted Brooklyn Center table at YWCA It's Time to Talk cultural dialogue:
Minnesota-Evaluation Fellowship for Youth Development; Asian Police Chief; Fire Chief; School Superintendent; Junior High Principal;
Leadership Council of Hennepin County and State Council on Asian Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director; Center of Hope
Minnesotans; HealthPartners Community Engagement Committee and Compassion; Centaur Foundation and NWHHSC-- $I,000
NORTHWEST HENNEP[N HUMAN SEAVICES COUNCIL
Reawrch Plonning, orx7 Cooni7rwtlon oj Human Ssru�as
Brooklyn Center 2007
Northwest Faith Collaborative
Members of the Northwest Faith Collaborative develop and maintain collaborative efforts between community service
agencies, schools, faith communities and businesses in the northwest Hennepin area to foster community-based
approaches to help people achieve stability and healthy independent living.
4l Community Pa�tners
Resource Sharina
N W H HSC ACtivities Monthly meetings provide a venue to share needs and resources
Online list serve to send regular emails about events and opportunities
Web blog with monthly events and opportunities posted
Guest Sbeakers for Increased Awareness Provide resources to needs, some examples include:
Kevin Jurek far Child and Teen Checkups Program I
o Connecting with HealthPartners Community Engagement
o Kevin spoke about the Child and Teen Checkups health o HIRED providing employment search tips
care benefit for children from birth to 21 on Medical o Helping CEAP locate volunteers for distributions
Assistance and Minnesota Care. Discussed components, o Sharing free mammogram testing, plus $20 opportunity
need for yearly checkups, and the long term benefit of o Sharing free Thanksgiving meal baskets opportunity
exams. The program assists families with getting their
children into clinics far these free visits. M I( I ta I'V Fa 111 I( V PI'O7 eCt
Evelyn Lennon from the Center for Victims of Torture, for the p� of the Minnesota First Lady's Military Family Initiative to provide
New Neighbors/Hidden Scars project. The project brings assistance to soldiers and families with deployed spouses. Assistance
communities together to help many of the African iinmigrants can range from house repairs to planning welcome home parties.
from war-torn countries to heal from their physical and Connected with the Military Wives Group
emotional wounds.
Pastor Steve Larson for the Brooklyn Area Ministerial Services prov3ded include:
Association. Larson spoke about the vision for re-establishing o Painting a deployed soldier's home to reduce cost of preparing
home for sale
the pastors' group. o Providing a gift basket for a welcome home party prize
Lyla Pagels for the Faith Community Nurse Program. Pagels o Baby shower party pla.tming assistance to two families with a
shared the role of parish nurses and how churches have deployed parent.
developed parish nurse programs. o Connected resident who danated $100 to Military wives group for
their holiday party.
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Brooklyn Center 2007 N08THWEST HENNEP[N HUMAN SERVIGES COUNCIL
r�.�n, rm��m a�a r.�,d,�w� ot s..wa,
Research and Planning
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council provides research, planning and coordination of human services for the Northwest
Hennepin area as a Joint Powers Agreement of 11 member cities with great diversity in both rural and suburban settings. Our
community-based, regionally-focused research and planning develops new ideas for programs and services as part of a regional
effort of making necessary systemic changes with community partners while connecting people with existing resources.
Research demographic information and community assessment of human services issues
Planning meeting the identified and changing needs
Coordination convening people and groups and staffmg partnership networks to effectively address humaii service issues
NWHHSC Activities
Communitv Plannina Citv Connections
Works with city staff to respond to city's information
Organized the Miruiesota Legislative Commission to End Poverty's requests.
west suburban tour of service providers which visited Northwest Resea rch
Hennepin sites, met with a family facing foreclosure, seniors and
others experiencing poverty. Compilation data on primary home languages from schools
Joint Strategic Planning session with NWHHSC Executive Board, member cities.
Advisory Commission and staff inembers Work with consultant on creation of maps depicting
Identify regional issues to better coordinate services minority populations in area $I,S00
Strategic planning with key stakeholders Researched and produced report on the high number of
foreclosures in suburban Hennepin County and impact on
cities, in collaboration with Hennepin South Services
Emeraencv Preparedness Collaborative
Completion of Community Emergency Response Team training Began collecting and tracking turn-aways and referrals at
through City of Minneapolis food shelves to forxnally document unmet needs.
Brooklyn Center Community Profile expanded with new I
information I
Respond to requests for research and collaboration from
NWHHSC Staff SG1'veS o11 COmmutllt\/ C01111111ttees Hennepin County on teen pregnancy and demographic data.
Northwest Hennepin Faxnily Services Collaborative Governance Minnesota Data Center Affiliate
Commission NWf-THSC an official center for providing local public
Robbinsdale Community Education Advisory Council access to Census Bureau reports and data.
Family and Children's Service Northwest Advisory Board
Brooklyn Center Organizational Presidents Roundtable
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NOATHWEST HENNEPl1�I HLiMAN S£RVICES COUI�ICIL
Rvseo ch. Plonning amt Coordtnutlon ol Human Se.ulcas
Brooklyn Center 2007
Seniors
The Senior Leadership Committee and the Senior Services Network meet to identify and educate themselves and the
community about issues that are affecting Seniors. They work to build and strengthen relationships with seniors and to
connect seniors to available resources.
NWHHSC
The Senior Leadershin Committee Senior Services Network
Members: 20 Professional networking group for all those who work with
The Committee meets monthly. Members are representatives of seniors 42 providers in network
senior citizen clubs and organizations of inember cities. Provided information booths at the annual Senior Forum
Committee members make regular reports (and upon request) to
their community clubs or organization about the information Resource Information Distribution
they receive during cominittee meetings Provide the following guides to senior centers, senior assisted
The Committee sponsors the Senior Spring Forum annually
Apri12007 Spring Forum living programs, senior apartments, senior programs and at I
40 attended from Brooklyn Center $800 the Senior Forum
The Committee sponsors additional Forums as needed Senior Housing Guide -$100
Priority issues, monthly speakers: Northwest Hennepin Guide to Human Services
Transportation $2S�
Health Senior Driving Brochures $80
Prescription Drugs Senior Driving Self-Test -$200
Nutrition Widowed Persons Services Northwest.
Resources for Seniors Co-sponsored by AARP
Safety Provide monthly newsletter and maintain roster $25
Housing Program that connects local widowed persons for support and
Elder Law, Planning
Identity Theft/Fraud social activities
Communicate with Elected Officials
Valunteer/Job Opportunities for Seniors
All these topics were addressed by speakers at the monthly meetings in
2007.
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NORTHWEST HENNEFIN HiJ1Kt1N SERVICES CDUNGI4
Brooklyn Center 2007 R
Success By 60 Northwest
Network of 168 community partners works to identify and remove barriers to early childhood development so all children have the
tools to succeed in life. NWf-II-ISC staff coordinates monthly meetings, agendas, events, program work plan, as well as retaining
and recruiting membership; writes grants, grant reports; prepares and gives public presentations; writes community training
materials, news releases; is liaison with community groups and other initiatives. (All member cities)
NWHHSC Activities Workina Towards Success
Helqina Us Grow and other Event Distributions 152 Business Partners, 15 Brooklyn Center Partners: Hennepin Care North,
Distributed 6001iteracy and early learning brochures Cass Screw Machine Products, Medtronic, Community Emergency Assistance
Provided 125 books 125 tip cards to the HUG program for families program (CEAP), Cross of Glory, St. Alphonsus, Citadel of Hope, Peacemakers
with newborns receiving home visits throughout the region. $I,272 Brooklyn United Methodist, Brookdale Library, Brooklyn Center and Osseo
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Early Childhood Special
Education (ECSE), Helping Us Grow (HUG), Read Around Town
Sneakers Bureau Presentations Workwithbusinesses to increase support of employees for family friendly
Delivered early learning presentations to community organizations: workplaces (a11 member cities)
Rotary, Chambers of Commerce, Business Association, Brooklyn Connect businesses with resources, distribute information and provide
Women's Association, Churches and as invited on-site information sessions/services
2 presentations in Brooklyn Center Quarterly publication and quarterly e-mail newsletter $1,I25
Work Life Champions Awards, third year of awards
M ed i a Ca m na i a n s Business Pilot to provide parent education classes at work sites for Liberty
Newspaper articles regarding Success By 6� Northwest printed in the Diversified Industries (200 books, 50 school readiness and SO resource guides)
Sun Post, Osseo Press, and Elk River newspapers
Success By 6� Northwest logos displayed on Liberty Diversified Book Grants Awarded
Industries trucks First Book: Book grants to low income children in literacy programs
Cable 12 television early childhood panel for Kindergarten Readiness First Book Local Advisory Board sponsored a National First Book distribution
sponsored by Success By 6� Northwest was filmed and replayed 120,000 free books distributed to local non-profits
December 2007 through February 2008 -$2,000 First Book Local Advisory Board raised $4,900 for grants to local programs fo
books
2007 Cheerios Grant was awarded to Success By 6� Northwest, which
provided 5,000 books to local programs (Earle Brown Elementary, Early
Childhood Family Education) $1,200
NWHHSC Staff Serves on Communit�r Committees
Robbinsdale Redesign Board Member
Getting at the Roots of Hunger suminer plant seed program
Helping Us Grow (HLTG) home visiting program for families with
newborns (a11 member cities) i l
First Book-Greater Mpls/St. Paul Local Advisory Board, Grants
Manager
i
Na�rxwesT H�xx��cnr Hu�z:aN S�v�c�s Courrc��.
Brooklyn Center 2007
Tobacco-Free Youth
NVVHHSC coordinates a community-based effort to protect young people from tobacco advertising. In a collaborative effort with local community
organizations serving minorities and youth, including African Americans, African I�iunigrants and Southeast Asians, project activities work with youth to
counter pro-tobacco influences that continue to communicate that tobacco use is the norm and desirable. Project activities aim to decrease point-of-sale
tobacco advertising influencing youth by mapping, assessing, monitoring and addressing tobacco signage. Brooklyn Center is one of three pilot cities.
Tobacco-Free Youth Proqram in Brooklvn Center Youth Coalition
Point-of-sale advertising assessment and ana.lysis based on current Built youth tobacco prevention coalition with Southeast Asian,
national, state, local and private store policies on sales, signage and African, and African imxnigrant organizations by partnering with the
marketing completed in 16 Brooklyn Center stores. Lao Assistance Center, the Southeast Asian Community Council, the
-$22,027 for Brooklyn Center for assessment tool and training, in- Afi Consortium and the Center for Hope and Compassion.
store assessment and analysis. $10,880 for Youth Coordinator in Brooklyn Center
Completed a Tobacco-Prevention Resource Library with educational Sixty youth and four leaders comprise the coalition; the I
DVDs, posters, trinkets and brochures for use by Brooklyn Center leaders meet monthly to address tobacco-marketing and the I
youth-serving organizations. dangers of tobacco use.
Distributed tobacco-prevention literature to 15 businesses in Brooklyn I,
Center in "Working Towards Success" resource packets. Brooklvn Center Youth
-$30 for tobacco prevention literature Distributed literature and items with tobacco-prevention message to
Media Cam�aians in Brooklvn Center Activities Directors at Brooklyn Center Junior/Senior High School.
Placed ads celebrating tobacco-free communities in the 2007-2008 -$�S for educational materials
Brooklyn Center Community Resource and Residents' Guide and 2007- presented to 45 youth at Earle Brown Elementary School on the
2008 North Hennepin Area Chamber Resource Guide. Placed digital dangers of tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
indoor advertising at Hennepin County Service Center at Brookdale. -�220 for educational materials and trinkets
-$8,095 for Brooklyn Center distribution, web listings and indooY ads Conducted a tobacco prevention workshop for 82 youth at Northport
Launched tobacco-free ad campaign that placed gas pump-top ads at Elementary School
I
-�400 or educational ma
two Brookl Cent .f terials and trinkets
yn er gas stations and indoor advertising at one
Brooklyn Center restaurant. Conducted a workshop at Evergreen Elementary for 30 youth on the
-$I,2S0 for trvo-month campaign at Brooklyn Center gas stations and danSers of tobacco use and second-hand smoke.
restaurant -$300 for educational materials, posters, activity books and trinkets
Brooklvn Center Communitv Activities
Presented at the Emergency Service Providers meetin in Tabled and Presented
g at the Brooklyn Center Commumty Festival
Brooklyn Center -$21S for trinkets
Passed out tobacco-free items to 100 youth at the Hoop It Up Presented at Brooklyn Center Safety Camp. Forty-five youth signed
Basketball Tournament in Brooklyn Center. 12 pledges to stay tobacco-free and received tobacco-free youth items.
-$l45 for trinkets -$70 for trinkets
NORTHWEST HE
NNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Research, Ptanning, and Coordination of Huma» Seruices
Brooklyn Center
Community Profile 2008
The information in this report is the most recent data available and comes from a variety of sources, including
the U.S. Census 2000, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Hennepin
County's Human Services and Public Health Department and the Metropolitan Council. A complete list of
sources is included at the end of the publication.
r
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i„I�, d
1 ''Brooklyn Park 71,942
2 Plymouth 70,676
3 "Maple Grove 58,491
5 *Champlin 23,860
6 *Crystal 22,306
7 *New Hope 20,904
8 *Golden Valley 20,355
9 Robbinsdale 13,698
10 *Roqers 6,570
i 11 *Corcoran 5,800
12 Da on 4 962
I
13 Hassan 2,661
14 *Osseo 2,459
15 *Hanover (Henn. Co.) 546
'Member City of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Source: Metropolitan Council
Table of Contents
Popufation 2
Natality 3
Children and Youth 4
Seniors 5
Race, Language and Ethnicity 6
Poverty and Economic Assistance 8
Employment 10
I Housing 11
Sources 13
Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Champlin Corcoran Cr stal Golden Valle Hanover Ma le Grove New Ho e• Osseo Ro ers
Y Y P p 9
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COt1NCIL
RumrcF. Rm.nins, md Coord�mtbn oJ Hmr� Ss.olce
Brooklyn Center 2008 Profile
erookiyn center The most recent estimated population of
Population Estimates 2000-2006 Brookfyn Center (2006) was 27,901, a 5%
decrease since 2000. Brooklyn Center is
29 the fourth largest city in the northwest Hen-
nepin region.
c 29,000
0
28,500
c'. 28,000
0
a 27,5pp
27,000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Ye ar
Source: Metropolitan Council
Brookiyn center The population in Brooklyn Center is
Population Forecasts 2010-2030 projected to increase to 29,500 by 2010, or
about 6% since 2000. The
I y 31 ,00o population is projected to continue to
increase to 30,500 by 2020 and then to
0 30 decrease back to 29,500 by 2030.
LL
C 30,�00
0
Y
29,��
7
Q
a 29,000
2010 2020 2030
Ye ar
Source: Metropolitan Council
Brookiyn Center There were an estimated 11,142
Houseno�d Estimates 200o-2oos households in Brooklyn Center in 2006, a
2% decrease since 2000.
11,500
y 11,400
0 11,300
.c d 11,200
N
3 0 11,100
Z 11,000
10,900
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Ye ar
Source: Metropolitan Council
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NORTWWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCI6
Reeurch. RmminS, md Coo.dimnon ol Hummr Serw�e
Brooklyn Center 2008 Profile
Total Births in Brooklyn Center 2000-2005 There was a total of 553 births in Brooklyn
Center in 2005, an increase of 31 since
2000. There was an average of 492 births
per year in Brooklyn Center between 2000
500 and 2005.
N
400
m 3pp
R
0 200
100
0:
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Ye ar
Source: Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Dept.
Teenage Births in Brooklyn Center 2000-2005 Sixty-seven Brooklyn Center teenagers
gave birth in 2005, representing 12% of
the total births in the city. This marked a
I 80 31 increase in births to teenage
I m� mothers since 2000. An average of 58
teenagers per year gave birth in Brooklyn
40 Center between 2000 and 2005.
0
c� 20
E
Z 0-
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Year
Source: Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Dept.
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NORTHWEST HENNEPiN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
ReamirA, Nm�ni.g, wd Cooidinatlrn ol Hummr Serulce
Brooklyn Center 2008 Profile
Percentage of Children and Youth in Brooklyn Center ICl 2000 there were 7,853 children and
�n 200o youth age 17 and under in Brooklyn
Center. Over one fourth (26%) of the
�Sto„ne population of Brooklyn Center was under
p����� the age of 18 in 2000.
7496
Chidren and Youth
26%
Source: US Census Bureau
Population 17 Years and Under in Brooklyn Center in I11 ZOOO the population of children 17
z000 years old and under in Brooklyn Center
was comprised of these ethnicities:
Hispanic or �"�e $,745 White
Latino 48
4 0, 0 1,650 Black or African American,
1,110 Asian or Pacific Islander,
Two or More
�aces 572 two or more races,
$°�o 308 Hispanicor Latino,
158 other races, and
Other Race 75 American Indian.
2%
Black or African
Asian or Pac'rfic American
Islander American Indian 22%
15%
Source: US Census Bureau
No. of Facilities Type of Childcare Provided To serve the needs of children under five
years old, as of January 2008 Brooklyn
5 Childcare Centers Center had five childcare centers, three
licensed pre-school programs and 56
56 Family Childcare Homes family childcare homes.
3 Licensed Pre-school Programs
Source: MN Childcare Resource and Referral Network
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Brooklyn Center 2008 Profile
In 2000, there were 4,507 people 65 years
of age and older in Brooklyn Center, or
Seniors (65+) 4,507 15.44% of the total population in that year.
Totai Population 29,172
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Race and Ethnicity of Seniors in Brooklyn Center in In 2000, seniors in Brooklyn Center self-
Z000 identified as the following ethnicities:
4,308 White,
wnae, 43os 124 Asian or Paci�c (slander,
81 African American,
27 Sub-Saharan African,
Sub-Saharan ZZ two or more races,
Af��a�, 2� 19 Hispanic (of any race), and
Twoormore 11 American Indian.
races, 22 Africa�
American, 81
Hispanic 19 American Indian,
Asian, 124
I Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Brookiyn center The population of seniors in Brooklyn
Senior Population Forecast 2010-2030 Center in the year 2010 is projected to be
4,160, a decrease of almost 10% from the
a,2oo year 2000. The population of seniors is
projected to decrease to 4,094 in 2020
o a ,150 and to 4,063 in 2030.
4,100
a
a 4,050
4,000
2010 2020 2030
Ye ar
Source: Metropotitan Council
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ooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Champlin Corcoran Cr stal Golden Valle Hanover Ma le Grove New Ho e• Osseo Ro er
Y Y P P 9 s
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAIV SERVICES COUNCIL
Ruemch. Rm�nbg, md Coo�dinaNm oJ Humm� Smiko
Brooklyn Center 2008 Profile
Population by Race in Brooklyn Center in 2000 I11 ZOOO Brooklyn Center residents seif-
identified as the fo{lowing ethnicities:
wr,ae 20,530 White,
ah�► 70 4,088 Black or African American,
2,553 Asian or Pacific Islander,
Two 879 two or more races,
823 Hispanic or Latino,
3% 229 American Indian, and
Asian or Pacific
70 other races.
Islander
9°k
American hd'�an �k or African a Latino
1% American 3�
14°6
Source: U.S. Gensus Bureau
erookiyn center scnooi astrict The Brooklyn Center School District is
student �„ronment by etnnic�ry 2oos-2oo� located in Brooklyn Center and includes two
schools, Earle Brown Elementary and
Brooklyn Center Junior/Senior High SchooL
0 2o Black(n�91) In these schools during the 2006-2007
14/ 400�0 �n-480 school year, 40% of the students were
16% identified as Black, 28% as White, 16% as
Asian (n=278) Asian, 14% as Hispanic and 2% as
28a o I-fispanic (n=243)
American Indian.
American �dian
(n=28)
Source: Brooklyn Center School District
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
R«ev2F. Ramog, md Coodir,wran o/ H� s�o
Brooktyn Center 2008 Profile
Brooklyn Center is home to many people from diverse backgrvunds, including immigrants and refugees. It is
difficult to accurately estimate non-English speaking populations, in part because many members of these
communities were born in the U.S. and are native English speakers. While data on primary home
languages cannot provide an exact count of the number of immigrants in a city, it does provide a tool to
estimate the size of immigrant communities and help locate these communities geographically.
Brookiyn center Brooklyn Center is served by the Anoka-
Primary Home Language in Hennepin, Brooklyn Center, Osseo, and
Public0ementarySchools*2006-2007 Robbinsdale school districts.
Fifty-eight languages are spoken in the
Anoka-Hennepin School District, 24 in the
350�o English Speaking Brooklyn Center School District, 54 in the
Students (n=1567) Osseo School District and 52 languages
Non-English are spoken in the Robbinsdale School Dis-
ss°�o trict.
Speaking Students
Four public, non-charter elementary school
are located in Brooklyn Center. In those
schools (Earle Brown, Evergreen Park,
Source: Anoka-Hennepin, Brooklyn Center, Osseo, and Robbinsdale
Garden City and Northport), more than one
school districts third of the students report speaking a lan-
�Does not Include Charter Schools guage other than English at home during
the 2006-07 school year.
Brookiyn center In Brooklyn Center during the 2006-07
Primary Home Languages Other Than English in school year, most elementary school stu-
Public 6ementary Schools" 2oos-2oo� dents who did not speak English at home
reported speaking either Spanish or
Hmong, followed by Creole/Other Liberian
spanisn �n=322) and Laotian. Other languages spoken in
9°�� 4° Brooklyn Center included Oromo, Somali
16 p ggo� Hmong (n=273) and Vietnamese.
O Other Non-English
�o� n=129)
reole/Other Liberian
(n=72)
Laotian (n=34)
Source: Anoka-Hennepin, Brooklyn Center, Osseo, and Robbinsdale
school districts
'Does not Include Charter Schools
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Raevrrh. Nmning, and Caordinatbn o)Hwnm� ScMCaa
Brooklyn Center 2008 Profile
Population Below the Poverty Level in Brooklyn Center ACCOCCIIt1g t0 tF12 ZOOO C@IISUS, 2 ,143
s000 peopie lived below the poverty level (in
2000, $17,604 for a family of four) in
Above the Brooklyn Center, or 7% of the total
,��e�„ ��e� population. The current federal poverty
sa% level is $21,200 for a family of four.
Bebw the
poverty level
7%
Source: US Census Bureau
Individuals Belowthe PovertyLevel byAge in �f thOSE IIVI11g be�OW tfl@ pOV@Cty IeVe� I►l
Brooklyn Center in 2000 Brooklyn Center in 2000, more than half
Under 5 were adults between the ages of 18 and
A9e 65+ 64, just over a quarter were befinreen the
io
ages of five and 17, 11 were seniors (65
A s.i� years and older) and 10% were under the
2s��o age of five.
Age18-64
Source: US Census Bureau
aroowyn cer,ter Eligibility for the Free and Reduced Price
Free/Reduced R Meals PtogramParticipation in Rablic* Meals Program is based on income. A
8ernentary Schools 2006-2007 student's household income must be
below 185% of the federal poverty level,
,00 951 currently $21,200 for a family of four, to
a� qualify for reduced-price meals and below
N� 130% of poverty for free meals.
e
aoo Total Number of
E r f�� b d �u
200 l ,�J;�R fk' Students
o.
f� '4
EvPa een Ea.ies�o� rio�rnPon c�roe�c��y Nurrber Bgible for
DementarySchoo�sinCity Free or Reduced
FYice Meals
Source: Anoka-Hennepin, Brooklyn Center, Osseo, and Robbinsdale
school districts
*Does not Include Charter Schools
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NORTHWEST HENNEPiN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Rsseo.cF, Plm�nhg. md Cooldimtion o/ Humm� Seralco
Brooklyn Center 2008 Profile
Broowyn center Among the four public elementary schools
F�rcent of Students Bgible for Free/Reduced R�ice Meals in Brooklyn Center, Northport and Garden
R in FUblic Bementary Schools' 2oos-2oo7 City had the highest number of students
efigible for free or reduced price meals.
e��� 4��;� �da� �,RU� Evergreen Park had the lowest percentage
�arden city ff of students eligible; 54% of Evergreen
rvortnport Park's students were eligible for free and
reduced price meals during the 2006-2007
Earle Brown SCh001 y2a1'.
Evergreen Park
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Source: Anoka-Hennepin, Brooklyn Center, Osseo, and Robbinsdale
school districts
'Does not Include Charter Schools
Economic Assistance in Brooklyn Center
As of November 2007, 3,359 households received economic assistance in Brooklyn Center. The majority of
those cases (95%) were families receiving health care. About 34% received food support (food stamps.)
,3��
�g
s��
,�rv
November 2007 3,359 35 540 3,202 1,150 138
Source: Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Dept.
DWP-Diversionary Work Program
MFIP-Minnesota Family Investmeni Program
`Program counts may be duplicated case counts. A household may receive benefits from more than
one program during the month.
"Counts of less than 10 are not available because of data privacy
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Brook�yn Center An average of 14,335 people were
Average Annual Employment 2000-2007 employed in Brooklyn Center in 2007, a
decrease of 9% since 2000.
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�-ookiyn center The average annual unemployment rate in
Average Annual Unemployment Rates 2000-2007 Brooklyn Center was 5.4% In 2007, an
increase of 80% since 2000.
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Brooklyn Center had 7,407 single-family
homes in 2007, according to city officials.
Single Family Units 7,407 Information on multi-family units and per-
cent of property owner-occupied was not
Multi Family Units n/a available.
Percent Owner Occupied n/a
Source: City of Brooklyn Center
Average rents in Brooklyn Center
decreased by 1.6% between 2006 and
2006 2007 Percent 2007. The vacancy rate increased slightly.
Change
Number o# Rental Units I n/a I n/a I n/a
Average Rent I$692 I$681 I-1.6%
Vacancy Rate I 3.4% I 4.4% I 1.0%
Source: GVA Marquette Adviser
Housing sales in Brooklyn Center decreased
by almost 40% between 2006 and 2007, and
2006 2007 Percent average housing prices declined by almost
Change 10%.
Total Sales 436 266 -39%
Average Price $191,925 $173,130 -9.8%
Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Housing Foreclosures
Like other cities in Hennepin County, Brooklyn Center has been impacted by the sub-prime mortgage crisis.
Brooklyn Center ranks 2nd in the number of foreclosures in the northwest Hennepin County region.
2007-2008 Monthly Housing Foreclosures in Brooklyn Center
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Rank of Cities in Northwest Cities in Hennepin County
Hennepin County in Number of With Most
Foreclosures in 2007 Foreclosures in 2007
Rank City No. of City Total
Foreclosures
1 Brooklyn Park 602
I Minneapolis 2891 I
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3 Maple Grove 164
4 Crystal 121
I Bloomington 199
5 Plymouth 113
I Maple Grove 164
6 Robbinsdale 86
I Eden Prairie 149
I 7 Champlin 84
I Crystal 121 I
8 New Hope 50
Richfield 118
9 Golden Valley 46
I Plymouth 113
Source: Hennepin South Services
0 Rogers 31 Collaborative, Hennepin County
Sheriffs Foreclosure List
11 Dayton 9
12 Osseo 7
13 Corcoran 7I
I 14 Hanover 4
I 15 Hassan 3
Source: Hennepin South Services Collaborative,
Hennepin County Sheriffs ForeGosure List
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This report is a periodical publication of the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council.
It contains the latest statistics on demography, housing, income/poverty, economic
assistance, and community services. Data were collected from the following sources:
Anoka-Hennepin School District
Brooklyn Center School District
City of Brooklyn Center
GVA Marquette Advisors
Hennepin County Assessor's Office
Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department
Hennepin County Sheriff's Foreclosure List
Hennepin South Services Collaborative
Metropolitan Council
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Minnesota Childcare Resource and Referral Network
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota State Demographer
Osseo School District
Robbinsdale School District
U.S. Census Bureau
Pleasemnote: Some data cannot be updated due to the frequency of their data collection,
particularly demographic data from the Census.
Questions about Community Profiles should be addressed to:
Research and Planning Coordinator
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
6120 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 230
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
(763) 503-2520 Phone
(763) 503-2510 Fax
Email: info@nwhhsc.org
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Value of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
As a nonprofit incubator, NWHHSC responds to identified community needs to establish numerous progams in
the NW Hennepin area that are now supported independently as part of the community networks. Examples
include: Parents Anonymous, Domestic Violence Prevention Network, Northwest Community Revitalization
Corporation, NW Family Services Collaborative, NW Neighborhood Investment Program, NW Hennepin
Discover Program for families in transition, Community Action Partners for Suburban Hennepin, NW Chapter
of Minnesota Senior Federation, Car Care Saturday ministry, NW Mental Health Center in Crystal, Home Free
Shelter in Plymouth, Thorson Family Resource Center in New Hope, Point Northwest for Runaway Youth in
New Hope, Community Corner Family Resource Center in Brooklyn Center, and Crisis Nursery in Golden
Valley.
NWHHSC coordinates numerous direct service providers through the various programs/committees and
initiatives of the agency. For them we 1) are a conduit of communication to share ideas, discuss issues; 2) are a
provider of data, trends, research and regional-wide perspective; 3) are a partner who can convene meetings
around issues and projects and we are not in eompetition for the same clients or funds; 4) can bring new funding
and partners to the table to begin new projects and initiatives, and be an incubator of new programs; 5) can
partner with community entities to find new funding, write grants for collaborative efforts andlor find
community support for these; 6) bring a regional voice to the issues and trends of the people who live in NW
Hennepin County and the cities of NW Hennepin County.
Area service providers, government officials and community members' comments regarding why NWHHSC is
an integral part of the region include:
NWHHSC is important because they are the one agency that has a vested interest in the success of our
(direct service providers) work and can really step back from the day-to-day, and face-to-face work to show
trends, convene partners and clients to develop new ideas for programs and services and accomplish it
transparently on the behalf of the various groups and entities in the area because NWHHSC is not in
contention for doing the direct service work, but here for the betterment of the whole.
Doing the direct services and work, we know what things are missing, what we wish would happen. We
just don't have the time to organize the community-wide or regional-wide effort that it takes to make
systemic changes and bring about public awareness like NWHHSC does.
NWHHSC is an agency that serves the broader region of the northwest cities without the barriers of
districts, city boundaries, and service areas or has the limitations of serving only certain income levels,
ages, or other strata. They give us the big picture.
Communication between cities is essential to service coordination in the suburban area. Many cities cannot
afford planning and coordination staff. For the suburban area, the planning councils are essential to the
distribution of homeless prevention funds, facilitating the sharing and development of home loss prevention
services among the communities, serving as a vehicle for information and resource sharing and capacity
building among the various small social service nonprofit agencies serving the suburban area. Nonprofit
providers now come forward to share, coordinate and maacimize resources among the various suburban
communities. Information is used to determine the proportionate distribution of service funds.
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Help develop cost-effective solutions to prob(ems and avoid duplication of services, thus meeting needs of
funding organizations, service providers and residents.
There is no better way to get commitment from a community than involving each sector that has a stake in
the issue.
Value the opportunity for dialogue and learning among agencies and organizations with similar constituents
or areas of concern we are at the table for the long-range so can address problems that arise when
implementin ro ams and services.
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Networking opportunities foster cooperation among community agencies, government, community we
realize how im ortant an issue is for all communi members.
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PREVENTION emphasis rather than only intervention.
Recognize needs of residents in planning process.
Planning and coordination are necessary functions because ultimately we use resources more effectively
and create a more solid foundation of services.
Council's broad view—not apply for funding in competition with area agencies.
Familiarity with local needs and resources.
We know we can call on NWHHSC to help us, whether it be for resources, projects, ideas, input, data and
they know this area.
NWHHSC is listening to us as a new community in the area and offering ideas and partnership. We need
money too, but they are making sure we get funding for what we need to do and connect us to things we do
not need to duplicate.
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A HISTORY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1971: Service Providers and residents gathered for the first time to discuss gaps in services in the NW area
1972: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council was established to address human services concerns in
northwest area
1974: Hosted a Futuring Conference to develop NWHHSC's first strategic plan
1974: Received a$40,000 Planning Grant Contract from Hennepin County
1975: Nine area municipalities entered into a Joint Powers Agreement
1976: Regional needs assessment of area defined Youth Services as a priority
1977: Advisory Commission of residents representing local cities established
1978: Began coordinating (EAP) Energy Assistance Program. Youth Concerns Task Force advocated for youth
diversion bill
1979: Advocated for a Community Action Program agency, which became CASH (now CAPSH). Senior center
started in suburbs
1980: Collaborated to help form Home Free Shelter in Northwest Area
1981: Sponsored the first Mental Health Fair in the area
1982: Established Emergency Services Program and began delivering surplus commodities
1983: Organized Action Committees to address Family Violence, Mental Health and aging issues
1984: Conducted the first formal regional needs assessment
1985: Coordinated Regional Resource Fair for the community residents to highlight services
1986: City of Dayton joined the joint powers agreement. Emergency Phone cards were developed and distributed
to residents
1987: Established the Senior Services Network
1988: Red Cross and NWHHSC co-located in a new building on Kentucky Avenue
1989: Started a Runaway Youth Initiative, now Point NW. Senior Leadership Initiative formed and hosted the first
Senior Forum
1990: Success By SixO Northwest Program began. Domestic Violence Prevention Nefinrork was established
1991: Helped develop Thorson Family Resource Center in Crystal
1992: Five cities joined with NWHHSC to create CO-OP NW, a sub-regional housing and advocacy initiative
First Invest Northwest Awards to recognize citizens whose volunteer work significantly impacts the NW
Hennepin Area
1993: Cadet Law Enforcement Program was launched, the Northwest Community Revitalization Corporation was
created and Health Tip cards for Families were developed
1994: Organized and began coordinating the Northwest Hennepin Family Services Collaborative
Northwest Suburban Remodeling Fair began
1995: CO-OP NW Community Revitalization Corporation completes handicap accessible housing units and starts
NW Neighborhood Investment Program revolving loan plan for home improvements
1996: Facilitated Transportation Summit to explore transit concerns
Brooklyn Center Resource Center opened its doors, which became Family Corner
Success By SixO Northwest and NWHHSC brought Minneapolis Crisis Nursery to suburban Hennepin in
Golden Valley
1997: NWHHSC was funded for the welfare to work initiative called Family Independence Network (FIN)
1998: Apartments PIusO started at Dover Hills to help create a more supportive community for lower-income
apartment residents.
Car Care Saturday started with Motorhead Ministry
1999: Work Force Initiative was developed through the Council and CO-OP NW City Managers to strengthen and
diversify public service employees. Sponsored first Human Rights Art Contest for area middle school
students.
2000: Minnesota Youth Tobacco Prevention Initiative partnership began with Hennepin County, area schools,
youth programs and law enforcement to reduce youth tobacco use
NW Faith Collaborative formed
Community Forum on Immigrants co-sponsored with Crystal Human Rights Commission which created
action teams
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A HISTORY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Continued
2001: Started NW area Diversity Calendar
Started Safe Kids Coalition partnership distributing car seats to low-income families
2002: CO-OP NW Work Force Initiative was instrumental in hiring 28 seasonal employees to diversify the cities'
workforces
Developed MN Senior Federation NW Chapter
Hug-A-Bear project began; distributed 1,000 bears the first year to police and fire fighters to give to children
during emergency situations
Success By SixO Northwest became Grants Coordinator for First Books-MN distributing 15,000 books and
$10,000 the first year; a total of 150,000 books have been distributed to local nonprofits serving children
Working Toward Success program was initiated with area businesses interested in having supportive work
environments and connecting employees with community resources
2003: Conducted regional Impact Survey to assess impact of budget issues on local non-profit agencies
Formed NW Safe Communities Coalition
Collaborative regional program to reduce teenage pregnancies began with Hennepin County
2004: Hosted and facilitated initial community meetings that helped establish Joint Community Police Partnership
2005: Joint Community Police Partnership established Multicultural Advisory Committee
Initiated "Getting at the Roots of Hunger", in partnership with CEAP-- community members grow fresh food
for food shelves
Connected Center for Victims of Torture with West African faith communities and service providers
Helped plan Voices of West Africa Conference in partnership with Liberian community, churches and
regional service providers
Co-sponsored first NW Job Fair with Hennepin County Work Force Center
Success By SixO Northwest hosted Family Literacy night with Read Around Town
Success By SixO Northwest hosted Children's Defense Fund Regional Forum
2006: Expanded Guide to Human Services as a PDF for use in police cars, clinics, agencies, faith communities
and cities
Success By SixO Northwest piloted finro Community Conversations on School Readiness with the Osseo
School District, publishing Schoot Readiness booklets for parents in English and Spanish
Senior Leadership committee sponsored senior housing study of Rogers which was coupled with the Metro
Transit NW Regional Transportation Study
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Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Staff
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is a Joint Powers Agreement of
eleven member cities in Northwest Hennepin County to do research, planning and
coordination of human services that make a difference in the lives of area residents.
Emily Anderson Media and Communications Specialist
Tobacco-Free Youth
Beth Becker Project Coordinator
Children, Youth, Young Adulf, Seniors
Susan K. Blood Executive Director
Rachel Fang Research and Planning Coordinator
Phyllis Fitts Office Coordinator
Julie Ha Truong Program Coordinator
Communities Empowering Youth Capacity Building Program
Jessica Jerney Community Liaison/Promotions Specialist
Communities Empowering Youth Capacity Building Prograrn
Myrna Kauth TechnicalAssistance Speeialist
Communities Empowering Youth Capacity Building Program
Bethann Kemling Staff Accountant
Anita Perkins Project Coordinator
Emergency Services Program Affordable Housing
Apostle Thao-Xiong Program Coordinator
TobaccaFree Youth
Choua Yang Program Coordinator/Office Coordinator
Homeless Management Information Systems
Hennepin South Services Collaborative Staff
Within the South Hennepin region, the Collaborative provides research and
planning to identify emerging needs and gaps in human services, coordinates
services and develops potential resources to facilitate solutions.
Daryl Coppoletti Regional Planning Coordinator
Clare MacDonald-Sexton Coordination Team Facilitator
Laurie Pennebaker Family Services Collaborative Coordinator
Contacts
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
6120 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 230
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
(763) 503-2520
info@nwhhsc.org
Hennepin South Services Collaborative
9809 Penn Avenue South, Room 101
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 922-5999
daryl. coppoletti@hsscmn. org
Shattered Dreams
The Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis in
Suburban Hennepin County and its
Impact on Cities and Communities
January 2008
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Executive Summary
The substantial increase in the number of subprime mortgage loans in suburban Hennepin
County began in the late 1990s as housing prices appreciated dramatically and interest rates
remained low. The volatile housing market led to a record number of homebuyers buying new
homes or refinancing existing homes. Because they did not qualify for standard mortgages,
many families with poor credit financed their mortgages with complex sub-prime loan products
they did not fully understand and which they ultimately could not afford. As a result, thousands
of families in the Suburban cities of Hennepin County have lost their homes to foreclosure.
From 2002 to 2006, the number of foreclosures in Hennepin County increased by 235
percent.
In 2007, there were approximately 5,500 foreclosures in Hennepin County, almost half of
them (47.3%) in suburban cities. Of the suburban cities, the City of Brooklyn Park had the
highest number of foreclosures in the County during this period.
Eight of the nine cities with the highest number of foreclosures in Hennepin County are
served by the Northwest Hennepin Services Council and the Hennepin Sauth Services
Collaborative (see table on page 5).
From December 2006 to December 2007, the number of monthly foreclosures in suburban
cities increased by 71 percent.
More than 40 percent of homes in foreclosure in Hennepin County are investor-owned;
renters often go unnoticed as victims of the foreclosure crisis.
Cities can be severely impacted by high foreclosure rates:
Vacant houses can attract crime, including vandalism, arson, drug trafficking, and other
illegal activities. Neighboring properties are also impacted. Increased neighborhood blight
leads directly to lower property values.
Higher crime rates and a decrease in property tax revenues mean that cities must spend
more while generating less revenue on policing, fire protection, social services,
demolifion, inspection, and legal action.
All of the strategies proposed by local, state, and ���T I� A SllBPRIME LOAN?
federal agencies only address future loan
regulation and assist people with income below A subprime loan is a loan made to a
a eertain threshold who have kept their mortgage borrower who does not qualify for a
payments current. The majority of families who market-rate loan because of their
have already lost their homes will receive no poor credit history.
assistance.
The recent controversy over
Cities should be prepared to address the fallout subprime lending stems from the
from the increased number of foreclosures and high number of subprime mortgages
not wait for the State or Federal government to that are now in fareclosure,
respond. impacting economies world-wide.
The Foreclosure Crisis in Suburban Hennepin County
The number of home mortgage foreclo-
sures in Hennepin County has increased i by a
sys#em s�t up fQr us to f��l.
dramatically during the last finro years. AI-
most daily, the media reports on the high if they d sat dooavn and
number of foreclosures, mortgage com- f t° �p 1���
pany bankruptcies, subprime lending fall- ct,am,o�;rr t�omeowner�n r�r�c�osurg
out, and families losing their homes. As
housing prices skyrocketed in the early
2000s and interest rates remained low, the Though many communities in Minnesota
volatile housing market led ta a reeord have been impacted by the housing mar-
number of homebuyers buying new homes ket's volatility, the central cities and sub-
or refinancing existing homes. Because urbs of Hennepin.and Ramsey Counties
they did not qualify for standard mort- have experienced especially significant
gages, thousands of families with poor increases in the number of housing fore-
credit financed their mortgages with com- closures beginning in the early to mid
plex sub-prime loan products they did not 2000s From 2002 to 2006, the number of
fully understand and which they could not foreclosures in Hennepin County increased
afford. Often these loans were based on by 235 percent In 2007, there were ap-
misstated income and asset documenta- proximately 5,500 foreclosures in Henne-
tion, inflated appraisals, and misinforma- pin County, almost half of them (47.3%) in
tion about repayment terms and fees'. suburban cities. Eight of the nine cities
with the highest number of foreclosures in
Since 2005, the booming housing market the County are served by Northwest Hen-
has takerra downturn and housing prices nepin Human Services Council and Hen-
have leveled off and even declined signifi- nepin South Services Collaborative (see
cantly in some areas. A large number of table on page 5).
homebuyers who purchased or refinanced
homes with subprime loans have now From December 2006 to December 2007,
been forced into forecfosure as they find the number of monthly foreclosures in sub-
themselves unable to make high mortgage urban cities increased by 71 percent.
payments.
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Suburban communities have been hit es- variety of loan products which required lit-
pecially hard in recent years. The city of tle or no down payment accompanied by
Brooklyn Park, in particular, and other cit- complex repayment regulations. These
ies in northwest Hennepin County have loans were often based on inaccurate or
experienced extremely high numbers of fraudulent income and asset verifications
foreclosures in the past year (see table on with no regard for the borrower's ability to
page 5). Now commonly referred to as a repay the loan
"foreclosure crisis," the record level of
housing foreclosures is not expected to
decrease any time soon
When a borrower has a low credit score,
they may not qualify for a standard rate
mortgage. Alternative subprime loans
Why There is a Foreclosure Crisis
have been heavily marketed to people who
As housing prices and access to credit in- do not qualify for standard mortgages.
creased in the late 1990s and early 2000s, One common loan product is the ARM
government agencies relaxed loan qualifi- (Adjustable Rate Mortgage), a type of sub-
cation requirements to allow more people prime mortgage with a fixed interest rate
to purchase homes In addition, as the for the first finro years. After the first two
market boomed, lenders began to market a years, the interest rates are reset every six
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months based on an infierest rate reduced future payments. Instead, home-
benchmark. Some of these rate resets owners find that they have signed away
have resulted in interest rates increasing their homes and lost any equity they had.
by as much as 30 percent, feaving
borrowers unable to afford the higher It is important to note that areas with large
monthly payments'. minority populations have proved to be
especially vulnerable to foreclosures as the
The substantial increase in the number of housing market has weakened. In 2006,
subprime mortgage loans began in the late over 50 percent of Black home buyers in
1990s as housing prices appreciated the Twin Cities Metro area had subprime
dramatically. As housing prices rose, mortgages Other vulnerable populations
subprime borrowers were able to sell or include seniors and military families who
refinance their homes to pay off mortgages may not understand the loan products they
before their interest rates reset. When have been sold
housing prices were at their highest,
housing values increased accordingly and a. ��;�E�
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borrowers were able to withdraw cash from
the increased equity on their homes to pay
their mortgages and other debts.
However, when housing prices decline, as
they have over the last two years, equity is
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also reduced. Prepayment penalties
included in many ARMS, tighter loan
regulation, and loss of equity have Low-income neighborhoods are also vul-
prevented many financially vulnerable nerable to targeted subprime loan market-
homeowners from refinancing, ing because residents, many of whom are
elderly or do not speak Engtish, often do
As families panic at the thought of losing not understand the implication of the loan
their homes, they can become victims of a agreements they sign. Some residents
practice known as "equity stripping." may be susceptible to sales pitches that do
Dishonest financial managers dupe home- not disclose the fees and penalties
owners facing foreclosure into complicated
refinance agreements with the promise of
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included in subprime mortgages or that City Foreclosure Ranking 2007"
they may qualify for a standard mortgage.
Marketers in the subprime industry fre- Minneapolis N= 2890
quently have been found to have withheld Brooklyn Park N= 614
information from borrowers about prime Brooklyn Center N= 264
loans for which they eould have qualified. Bloomington N= 199
Maple Grove N 166
Another important aspect of the foreclo- Eden Prairie N 149
sure crisis is the high proportion of inves- Crystal N 120
tor-owned properties in foreclosure. While Richfiefd N 118
it is not clear how many renters are Plymouth N 113
impacted by foreclosures, more than 40
percent of homes in foreclosure in Henne- Cities can be severely impacted by high
pin County are investor-owned� Accord- foreclosure rates. Vacant houses attract
ing to Hennepin County Taxpayer Ser- crime, including vandalism, arson, drug
vices, about 27% of foreclosures in North- trafficking, and other illegal activities
west Hennepin County between January 1 Homes in forecfosure are rarely main-
and September 30, 2007 were non- tained; sidewalks remain unshoveled, I'itter
homesteaded properties. In the worst collects, and neighboring homes are
cases, landlords vanish with damage affected as well as property values decline.
deposits and rent payments, leaving Higher crime rates and a decrease in
utilities unpaid and tenants without housing property tax revenues mean that cities
or resources. must spend more while generating less
revenue on policing, fire protection,
The Impact on Cities social services, demolition, inspection, and
legal action. In addition, if investors
Almost half of the foreclosures in Hennepin
purchase multiple vacant houses in one
County in 2007 were in suburban cities.
area and rent them with little concern for
Outside of Minneapolis, the City of
the community, lack of responsible
Brooklyn Park had the highest number of
management of rental properties can lead
foreclosures in the County during this 13
to community destabilization This
period.
increased neighborhood blight leads to
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declining home values, a diminished tax
base, and increased need for human
services, all impacting cities' already Mortgage Foreclosures in
stretched budgets. At the same time Suburban Cities of Northwest and
fewer homeowners and lower property
values mean reduced property tax income South Hennepin County in 2007
for cities, counties, and schools.
CITY TOTAL
While home values have leveled off and
most cities are not seeing steep decreases BFQOmington 199
in property values, housing sales in the Brooklyn Center 264
state have declined by about 30 percent Brooklyn Park 614
Cities that may experience a more severe Champlin 84
impact from the foreclosure crisis are those CorCOran 6
with a limited commercial tax base, those Crystal 120
newer areas with high infrastructure Dayton 9
expenses, and those which are Eden Prairie 149
redeveloping older areas and expecting tax Golden Valley 46
revenues based on existing home values
to cover their costs15. Hanover 4
Hassan 1
Businesses are impacted by increased Maple Grove 166
foreclosures as well: lower properly values New Hope 50
dissuade homeowners from improving their Osseo 7
houses, and fewer home improvements p�ymouth 113
mean lower sales and profits for Richfield 118
remodeling companies and home
Robbinsdale 86 E°
improvement stores. Lower property
Rogers 33
values also mean that homeowners are
less likely to borrow against home equity
for cars durable goods or other consumer TOTAL 2,069
goods. Fewer and smaller loans mean
less fee income for lenders.
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The Impact on People
The economic and social impact of foreclo-
This is on(y th� first wave [of
sures on families and communities cannot ��qple need`[ng tt� rent housEng aft�r
be overstated. Although homeowners at las€ng their homes]; once people lose
all income levels have been impacted, the �a���s and mo�re ir�to rentai
most vulnerable homeowners are those
fi31 up and people wi[1 b� victimized by
with low incomes, including seniors, mi- dishonest lar�dlards who own substan-
norities, and immigrant families. As fami-
lies get behind on mortgage payments, the _�,�aQkty�, e8nrercoc�e�,�s�ctor
economic stress can beeome excruciating 1
as homeowners receive threatening letters usually cannot be recovered and families,
and phone calls from creditors and forego who may have already used assistance
other essentials in order to keep their from other sources, are ineligible to apply
housing. When homes are sold in Sheriff's for emergency assistance more than once
safes after foreclosure, families can be- per year.
come homeless if they cannot find afford-
able housing, already in tight supply in High demand for rental housing has led to
many Suburban Hennepin County cities. low vacancy rates and higher rents. The
supply of affordable housing in Suburban
In addition, when investors who have pur- Hennepin County is already low because
chased rental properry go into foreclosure, of increased dernand and the fact that little
tenants can lose heat, water, and electric- low cost housing was built during the hous-
ity and be forced to move with little or no ing market's boom. Average rents in the
notice, even though legally they have at Twin Cities Metro Area have increased by
least thirty days after properties are sold in over three percent in the past year and
a SherifPs Sale before they have to move. vacancy rates are declining significantly as
When rental properties enter into foreclo- homeowners are forced out of their homes
sure, tenants often are not aware of the and into rental properties. At the same
circumstances until utilities are shut ofF, time, reduced tax income for cities result-
maintenance is neglected, and landlords ing from the increase in foreclosures can
can't be contacted. Damage deposits lead to cuts in programs and services.
7
I
Solutions
National they are unable to make their current mort-
gage payments or have incomes high
The Federal Government has been reluc-
enough to manage an increased payment,
tant to address the national foreclosure
they would not qualify.
crisis for many reasons. Despite the
Treasury Secretary's assessment of the State and Local
rampant increase in foreclosures around
the count as "the most si nificant current The State of Minnesota has been more
ry
5
risk to our economy" Legislation to pro- proactive in attempting to assist families
vide financial assistance to families in dan- Who have been victimized by dishonest
ger of losing their homes has not material- �ending practices. On August 1, 2007, a
ized. Some attempt has been made to law aimed at predatory lending practices
expand FHA loan eligibility to subprime Went into effect. The law requires realtors
borrowers but Congress has not yet and mortgage brokers to act in the best
passed any such legislation. interest of their clients and allows borrow-
ers ta sue brokers who intentionally mis-
lead them and recover attorney's fees.
t is ridiculous fa �pend rnanths work- Lenders must also now verify a borrower's
ing v�ith a system �hat s
ability to repay a loan before recommend-
PP P P
for�c[osure and still not get any ing a loan product. In addition, the law tar-
j p gets lenders or brokers who engage in
-cty�t�ir��1r���yr,T�or�c�os�,re "churning," the selling or refinancing of
loans to generate fees and commissions
The Bush administration has reached an With no benefit to borrowers.
agreement with lenders to implement a
freeze in adjustable rate mortgages but However, this legislation does nothing to
this assistance is not expected to help the aid those already locked into mortgages
majority of people facing foreclosure". they cannot afford and are facing the loss
Only borrowers who are current on their of their homes. Homeowners who fall be-
monthly payments will be eligible for assis- hind on their mortgage payments find it
tance� if
di�cult to find finaneial assistance to help
,��,�w y
8
them save their homes. In fact, many Hennepin County's Foreclosure Prevention
homeowners who try to negotiate with Task Force released its report in October
lenders find it difficult to identify the entity 2007 with recommendations directed at
thafi currently holds their mortgage. helping families facing foreclosure, along
with recommendations directed at lenders,
Financial counseling is an important tool mortgage brokers, community agencies,
for families and neighborhood
facing foreclo- groups. The Task
sure. The State g� �re so desp�r�te for Force will continue
of Minnesota, haus[ttg that they don' t��y to rneet through
along with other ag���$���y fio whether a la�tdlard mid-2oo8 to dis-
public and is licensed. They I mOVe into cuss ways the
private sources, deterior�ti�tg housirtg tha# County can ame-
recently provided �s unliCe�tsed and unft liorate the impact
$1.8 million to for occupation
the high number of
fund foreclosure foreclosures and
Braoklyn Cenfer Code Ins,aecfar
prevention Sheriff's sales has
counseling state- had on the County.
wide While there is already a nefinrork of The County's ten-year plan to End Home-
counselors in place, this additional funding �essness, known as "Heading Home Hen-
will more than double the number of coun- nepin," includes a committee assigned to
selors around the state. Counseling can address increasing foreclosures.
help homeowners negotiate with lenders
but cannot always help families access At the local level, groups like ACORN
financial assistance to make up past mort- (Association of Community Organizations
gage payments. Sometimes eounselors for Reform Now) have advocated for a
can only advise homeowners to sell their moratorium on the sale of adjustable rate
homes and work to rebuild their credit, al- mortgages (ARMS) and fixed interest rates
though that can be difficult in the de- for those whose ARMS have already
pressed housing market. adjusted to unaffordable levels.
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The Community Response
Community agencies serving low income If CAPSH is unable to provide funds,
families were the first to see the direct families can tum to food shelves or other
impact the increased number of small local service providers, but with so
foreclosures has had on families. Families many requests for assistance, families
often turn to food shelves to stretch their facing foreclosure are finding it harder and
food budgets as mortgage payments harder to get financial help once the
increase. More and more food shelves foreclosure process has accelerated and a
and emergency services programs are Sheriff's sale is imminent.
seeing families applying for assistance in
paying past due mortgage payments, but Emergency Services Providers in
Henne in Coun are workin to ether to
resources are s read thin.
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coordinate efforts to help the growing
Families facing foreclosure must first apply number of families who have no resources
to Hennepin Gounty for Financial or programs available to keep them in their a
Assistance. Families living in Suburban homes. The group alsa plans to strategize
Hennepin County are then referred to on ways to address what is expected to be
A
C PSH, which rovides financial a record number of foreclosures in the
p
counseling and can help families access coming year.
limited emergency funds.
l0
Conclusion
The thousands of families losing their Placing the biame is not as important as
homes hope that help is on the way, but helping the families tom apart by the loss
this is not the case. The strategies of their homes. Until this help is provided,
currently proposed by local, state, and more families will be displaced, face ruined
federal agencies only address future loan credit or even become homeless. Without
regulation and assist people with income aid, communities will suffer, housing prices
below a certain threshold who have kept will continue to decline, and cities will be
their mortgage payments current. The faced with an impending financial crisis
majority of families who have already lost they are not equipped to address.
their hornes will receive no assistance.
There has been much discussion about
who is to blame for the "foreclosure
crisis." Is it the borrowers with sub-prime
Notes
mortgages, who should have known what
'"More Muscle for Borrowers,° Minneapolis StarTribune. July,
they were getting into before they signed 2s, 200�.
Z Crump, J., Subprime Lending and Foreclosures in Hennepin
their loan documents? Is it the banks and and Ramsey Courdy. CURA Reporter, 37 (2), summer,
2007.
3 Ibid.
mortgage companies, who took Ibid.
s "Mortgage Troubles are here to Stay, Minneapo�is Star
advantage of people by selling them Tribune, Sept. 22 zoo�.
e The Subprime Lending Crisis -The Economic Impact on
sub- rime loans? Is it the Federal Weakh, Property Values and Tax Revenues and How We
p Got Here. Report of the JoiM Economic Committee, Oct.,
2007.
government, which should have regulated Ibid.
8 Crump, J., Subprime Lending and Foreclosures in Hennepin
tIl@ IIICIUStt�/ CT10PG Caf@fUII�/7 20d� Ramsey County. CURA Reporter, 37 (2), summer,
a Minnesota Public Radio, Oct. 13, 2007.
10 Hennepin County Foreclosure Task Force, Oct., 2007.
Source: Hennepin County Sheriff.
Grover, M., Smith, L. Todd, R. Targeting foreclosure Interv
ventions: An Analysis of Neighborhood Characteristics
Associated with High Foreclasure Rates in Two Minnesota
CouMies. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Jan. 2007.
73 Hennepin County Foreclosure Task Force Report, Oct. 18,
2007.
14 Bujold, M. Moving Through the Downtum. Minnesota Cities,
Oc�t., 2007. `1
75 Ibid.
1e "Aggressive response needed for housing crisis, Paulson
says.° Minneapolis Star Tribune, Oct. 16, 2007.
""New rules to prevent another subprime crisis.° The Banker,
Jan. 1, 2008.
18 Funding mearrt to preverrt foreclosures, Twincities.com, Nov.
11, 2007.
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Resources for Financial Counseling
ACORN The Homeownership Center
Associations of Community
Organizations for Reform Now Through a nefinrork of local community
agencies throughout the state, the Fore-
ACORN provides financial counseling closure Prevention Program can provide
for first-time home buyers and families counseling, advocacy, referrals to addi-
in danger of foreclosure. tional resources and other assistance to
families facing foreclosure.
Phone: (866) 76A-CORN
Web: www.acorn.org Phone: (651) 659-9336 or
(866) 462-6466
Web: www.hocmn.org
CAPSH SHARC
Community Action Partnership of Sustainable Homeownership and
Suburban Hennepin Anti-Foreclosure Response Center
CAPSH has teamed with Lutheran SHARC is a new center (opened January
Social Services to provide budget 2008) which offers loan counseling and
counseling, debt repayment plans and foreclosure prevention services to families
financial education. Services are pro- behind on mortgage payments and in
vided by certified credit counselors in danger of foreclosure. The program is a
the Hopkins office. collaboration befinreen the Minneapolis
Urban League and Minnesota ACORN
Phone: (888) 577-2227 and services residents of Minnesota.
Web: www.cashenn.org
Address: 2100 Plymouth Ave N,
Minneapolis
Hours: Saturday mornings,
Tuesday evenings
Phone: (612) 827-9299
Web: www.mul.org
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Print and Web Resources
about the Foreclosure Crisis
Foreclosure Task Force Report The Subprime Lending Crisis:
The Economic Impact on Wealth,
Hennepin County Foreclosure Task Property Values and Tax
Force, October 2007 Revenues and How We Got Here
Web: Report by the Majority Staff of the Joint
Economic Committee, October 2007.
www.co.hennepin.mn.us
Enter "Foreclosure Report" in search Web:
window. httq://iec.senate.aov/Documents/Report
s/10.25.070ctoberSubprimeRe�ort. qdf
Hennepin Gount Sheriff's Tar etin Foreclosure
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Foreclosure List Interventions An Analysis of
Neighborhood Characteristics
web: Associated with High
Foreclosure Rates in Two
http:/Iwww4.co.henneqin.mn.us/ Minnesota Counties
webforeclosu re/search.asp
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis,
January 2007.
Subprime Lending and Web:
Foreclosure in Hennepin htto://www.minneaqolisfed.orq/
and Ramsey Counties communitv/pubs/
foreclosureinterventions.pdf
Crump, J., CURA Reporter, Summer
2007. A previous article by Jeff Crump
on this topic was published in the CURA
Reporter, Spring 2005
Web:
www. cu ra u m n. ed u/repo rte r. 07-S u m m/
Grump.pdf
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Hennepin Minnesota US
Median Age 36.9 36.7 36.4
Average Family Size 3.04 3.02 3.18
65+ Living Alone-% 8.5% $.9% 9.
of households
Pop under age 5 7,3% 6.$% 7.0%
Pop age 85+ 1.3% 1.4% 1.3%
2005 ACS
Henne in/Mn Hi her Income Less
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16 69.5% 68.1% 61.0%
Employed
Med HH $55,996 $52,024 $46,242
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Poverty<18 14 ,cJ% 11 .6% 18.5%
Poverty 65+ 7 4 o 0
/0 8 3 /0 9 9 /o
2005 ACS
Henne in/Minnesota More
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Hennepin Minnesota US
High School Grads of 92,0°l0 9Q.9% $4.2%
25+
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With Disability-5+ 11.1 12 .2% 14 .9%
L.ived in di�fierent 6.6% 6.9% 6.2%
county last year
Foreign Born 12 .0% 6.3% 12 .4%
Spk English Less than 7,0% 4..Q% $.6%
ve ry we I I
Born in state of Resid 58 69.1 59 .1
2005 ACS
Hen nepi n Cou nt Po u lation Conti n ues
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Popu lation Cha nge 2000-04
Census Bureau Estimate
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Migration Migration
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Ch i Id less Cou les And 1- erson
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55
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9.6% 2006
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Minnesota 14.1
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Hennepin Cnty 23.9%
.r,�. 11.4%
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9.0%
4.1
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Percent Population of Color
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10,826
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Change 2000-05
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2�,�0�
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US Dept of Homeland Security
Students Speaking Non-English Language At Home:
Much Of The Growth In ESL Enroliment Is Directly Related To Growth In
Local Employment
State 93-94 3.0
State 04-OS 9,8%
State 06-07 11.0%
National 03 ig,']%
St. Paul
143 .4
Worthington 37.5%
Richfield 37.3%
Brooklyn Center 36.6%
Pelican Ra ids o
P h,,, 32 8°/
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Source: Mn Dept of Education data, Districts of more than 100 enrollment.
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Part Of The Difference Between M i n nesota's
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Racial And Ethnic Structure
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Mn
Asian
US
American Indian
Black/African American
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2005 ACS. Mn v US difference for Black /African American and American Indian
Are not statistically significant at 90% confidence. All other differences are significant
High School Graduation Rates In Minnesota
Have Drifted Downward And Are Lower For
Males And Minorities
oo�io
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0
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85%
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1990-93
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Three year averages of 10t" grade graduation rate.
�Vort�iwest Henne�in Caunt�
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Rbgers
Dayton
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Golden Valley
ProduGed and designed by the
1Vo�thwest Hennepin Human' Se�ices Counc�l
March 200b
Area City Hall/Community Center Numbers
Brooklyn Center .....................................763-569-3300
Community Center 763-569-3400
Brooklyn Park .........................................763-424-8000
Community Center 763-493-8333
Champlin .................................................763-421-8100
Community Center 763-421-2820
Corcoran..................................................763-420-2288
Community Center 762-420-2288
Crystal .....................................................763-531-1000
Community Center 763-531-0052
Dayton ......................................................763-427-4589
Community Center 763-428-4692
Golden Valley ..........................................763-593-8000
Community Center 763-512-2345
Hanover ...................................................763-497-3777
Community Center 763-497-3777
Hassan......................................................763-428-4100
Maple Grove ...........................................763-494-6000
Community Center 763-494-6500
New Fiope ................................................763-531-5100
Community Center 763-531-5151
Osseo ........................................................763-425-2624
Community Center 763-424-7888
Plymouth .................................................763-509-5000
Community Center 763-509-5280
Robbinsdale .............................................763-537-4534
Community Gym 763-531-1278
Rogers 763-428-2253
Community Room 763-428-2253
Public Libraries
Brookdale Public Library 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 952-847-5600
Brooklyn Park Public Library 8600 Zane Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 952-847-5325
Champlin Public Library 12154 Ensign Ave. N., Champlin, MN 55316 952-847-5350
Golden Valley Public Library 830 Wiimetka Ave. N., Golden Valley, MN 5542 952-847-5475
Maple Grove Public Library 8351 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove, MN 55369 952-847-5550
Osseo Public Library 415 Central Ave., Osseo, MN 55369 952-847-5750
Plymouth Public Library 15700 36th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55446 952-847-5825
Rockford Road Public Library 6401 42nd Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55427 952-847-5875
Rogers Public Library 21300 John Millness Drive, Rogers, MN 55374 952-847-6050
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Acknowledgements
The Guide to Human Services (Northwest Hennepin County) provides a broad array of information
about agencies and services that will help connect people to community resources. Funding and support
for the eighth edition of the Guide has been provided by the Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council. The Guide to Human Services is designed for use by nonprofit agencies, resource centers, faith
communities, libraries, police departments, families, governmental services, educational institutions and
area businesses.
About Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (NWHHSC)
Established in 1972, NWIII-ISC is the regional human services research, planning and coardinating
agency for the 15 cities in northwest Hennepin County. Our goals are to:
Provide useful information to decision makers
Coordinate the service delivery system
Involve citizens in the planning process
Serve as a catalyst for collaborative endeavors
Serve as a link between citizens and government bodies
N W�IHSC strives to enhance the community's viability and responsiveness for all residents by raising
awareness, planning and coordinating responses to issues raised by the community, and advocating on
behalf of the residents. NWHHSC is not a direct service provider. It coordinates networks of service
providers and community partners such as the Emergency Services Providers, Senior Leadership
Committee, Senior Services Provider Network, Success by 6 NW, Northwest Faith Collaborative, Safe
Community Coalition, Domestic Violence Prevention Network and the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council Advisory Commission. It collaboratively develops programs such as Creating Tobacco
Free Communities and the Joint Community Police Partnership. It also participates in numerous
community partnerships and initiatives. The council provides a variety of resource materials, information
and referrals.
NWHHSC works with cities, community partners, residents, Hennepin County and State of Minnesota to:
i Coordinate networks of service providers
Miiumize or avoid duplication of services
Ascertain and prioritize local needs
Forecast and identify emerging trends
Initiate innovative programs
Identify gaps in existing programs' abilities to meet regional needs
Secure funding far research, planning and new services that benefit residents of the
Northwest Hennepin region
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has made every effort to be as thorough and accurate as
possible, requesting waivers and sending letters of request for admission into the directory. The
information is provided directly by each of the resources listed. Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council accepts no liability for any errors or omissions or any damage caused by any errors or omissions.
Due to the nature of directories, we anticipate ongoing additions and modifications. If you have
organizational updates, or if you want your organization included in the next addition, please contact
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. Also, please contact us with your concerns, needs or
suggestions for human service planning in the Northwest Hennepin area: 6120 Earle Brown Drive, Suite
230, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, (763) 503-2520, Fax (763) 503-2510, web site: www.nwhhsc.orQ.
e-mail: infon,nwhhsc.arQ
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Table of Contents
Chemical Health ...........................................................1
Education .....................................................................3
Emergency Assistance and Resource Centers .............6
Employment and Financial Resources ........................10
Family and Youth Services ..........................................13
Health Care ..................................................................18
Housing and Legal Resources .....................................22
Mental Health ...............................................................25
Multicultural Services .................................................28
Senior Services .............................................................35
Special Needs ...............................................................39
Transportation ..............................................................42
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CHEMICAL HEALTH
African American Family Services 2616 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Helping individuals, family and community through community-based, culturally specific services.
612-871-7878. www.aafs.net
Al-Anon/Alateen Information Service 7204 27th St. W., Ste. 101, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Helps families and friends of alcoholics, giving information, directions; literature sales office.
952-920-3961. www.al-anon-alateen-msn.or�
Alcoholics Anonymous Service Of�ce 7204 W. 27th St. Ste. ll 3, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
24-Hour phone service for men and women with a drinking problem.
952-922-0880. www.aaminneabolis.or�
ARK Counseling of Plymouth 1884 Berkshire Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447
Offers outpatient treatment programs in the morning and evening along with alcohol and drug
education/awareness classes and chemical health evaluations. 763-559-5677.
Children Family Adult Services Department (CFASD), Hennepin County Chemical Health,
1800 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404. Assessments for adolescents and adults.
612-879-3501.
Chrysalis (Legal Assistance for Women Program) 4432 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Offers a safe, supportive environment far chemical health assessinents, Rule 31, out-patient chemical health
treatment, MUCD treatment, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder for youth.
612-871-0118. www.chrvsaliswomen.or�
The Counseling Clinic, Inc. 6860 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Ste. 116, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Offers chemical dependency outpatient treatment, evaluations for DWI's, and assessments for adolescents and
adults. 763-560-4860. www.thecounselin�clinic.com
Crisis Connection P.O. Box 19550, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Free confidential counseling and referrals. Available to anyone calling from the 9-county Twin Cities metro
area.
24-Hour Crisis Line 612-379-6363; TTY 612-379-6377; Business office 612-379-6388. www.crisis.orQ
Fairview Behavioral Services 2450 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Offers chemical dependency and mental health treatment, including dual-diagnosis, for children, adolescents,
adults, and seniars. Also offers services far compulsive gambling and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Both inpatient and outpatient services offered. 612-672-6600. www.fairview.or�
Hazelden Center for Youth and Families 11505 36th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55441
Offers assessments, residential treatment and outpatient care for young people ages 14-25 struggling with
chemical dependency. 763-509-3800. www.hazelden.or�
Living Free Recovery Services 9201 75th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Faith-based outpatient chemical dependency treatment for adults. 763-315-7170. www.recovervlwcc.or�
Mission Care Detox Center 3409 E. Medicine Lake Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55441
24-Hour services include assessment, medical monitoring and referral. 763-559-1402.
Mission Lodge 3409 E. Medicine Lake Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55441
24-Hour lodging and services far chronic chemically dependent men and women who are homeless. All
referrals are made through the Chemical Health Department at 1800 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis. No
appointment required. 763-559-4249.
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CHEMICAL HEALTH
Mission Nursing Home 3401 E. Medicine Lake Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55441
24-Hour long-term facility for males for chronic chemically dependent, dementia, mental health and behavioral
issues. 763-559-3123.
On-Belay Halfway House 115 Forestview Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441
Adolescent halfway house that serves clients ages 13 to 18. 763-546-8008.
Vinland National Center 3675 Ihduhapi Road, PO Box 308, Loretto, MN 55357
Provides chemical health and vocational services for people with disabilities.
763-479-3555. www.vinlandcenter.or�
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EDUCATION
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Offered through school districts statewide. Contact these centers for information on programs, classes,
parenting, home visiting, pre-school screening, child development concerns and district census inclusion.
Provides services for children and their families from birth to school age.
ECFE ISD 11 Anoka-Hennepin 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, MN 55303 763-506-1275. www.anoka.kl2.mn.us
School Readiness Preschool Program: Anoka-Hennepin Schools, 403 Jackson St., Ste. 102, Anoka, MN
55303
Offers preschool classes for children ages 3-5 to prepare for kindergarten. 763-506-7650.
Champlin Family Place 12443 Champlin Drive, Champlin, MN 55316
Early Childhood Family Education and School Readiness provide early childhood and parent education for
I children birth to 5 years old and their parents. Family advocates provide individuals and fainilies with referrals
to social service agencies and community resources in the northwest area. 763-506-7980.
ECFE ISD 279 Osseo 9401 Fernbrook Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 and 7020 Perry Ave. N., Brooklyn
Center, MN 55429.
763-391-8777. www.osseo.kl2.mn.us
ECFE ISD 281 Robbinsdale 5400 Corvallis Ave. N., Crystal, IVfN 55429
763-504-4170. www.rdale.kl2.mn.us/ced/ecfe
ECFE ISD 286 Brooklyn Center 5900 Humboldt Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
School Readiness Preschool Classes, ELL Family Learning, 763-561-4480, Ext. 5001.
Family Literacy Program Even Start Winnetka Learning Center, 7940 SSth Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
Program for adult academic, parent education and early childhood education for children ages 3 months to 5
years. 763-504-8300.
Head Start: ParenYs in Communit��Action,'Inc. (PICAJ 700 Humbold�t Ave.-l�.,�Minneapolis, MNS-54��1
Provides comprehensive early childhood and family development services that empower children and farnilies
to reach their full potential; support parents and their community change that values children and families.
612-377-7422. www.bicaheadstart.or�
Town Halt Head Start 8500 Zane Ave., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
763-425-7422
Hennepin Technical College 9000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Provides qualiry technical education in 2 years or less located in �Brooklyn Park.
763-488-2500. www.hennepintech.edu
HIRED 7115 Northland Terrace, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Offers employment and training programs to eligible participants inclu�ling IVfFII' partieipants, dislocated
workers and federal job services. 763-536-6020. www.hired.or�
Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center 1480 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
Federally funded residential training and career development program for students ages 16-24.
651-647-0442, Ext. 142. www.humnhrevicc.or�'
ISD 11 Anoka-Hennepin 11299 Hanson Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Pre-kindergarten through high school education programs. 763-506-1000.
Also includes the following:
Community Education Program 2727 N. Ferry St. Anoka, MN 55303
Classes for children, youth, adults, families, school-age childcare: recreation and athletics. 763-506-1260.
Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language (ESL/GED) 763-783-4870.
www.anoka.kl2.mn.us
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EDUCATION
ISD 279 Osseo-Maple Grove 11200 93rd Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369
Pre-kindergarten through high school. 763-391-7000.
Includes the following:
Community Education (same address and phone as above). Provides community service programs for all ages.
Kidstop, childcare option for children in elementary schooL I
Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language (ESL/GED) Day programs 763-566-5452. Evening
programs 763-391-7114.
www.district279.or�
ISD 281 Robbinsdale 4148 42nd Ave., New Hope, MN 55427
Public school pre-kindergarten through high school. 763-504-8000.
Also includes the following:
Community Education Program 4139 Regent Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422 763-504-6999
Youth Enrichment: 763-504-4905.
Adult Basic Education 763-504-8300. English language learners. ELL/GED 763-504-8000.
Adult programs are located at the 7940 SSth Ave N., New Hope, MN 55427 site.
www.rdale.kl2.mn.us
ISD 286 Brooklyn Center 6500 Humboldt Av. N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Public school pre-kindergarten through gade 12. 763-561-2120.
Includes the following:
Community Education 1500 59` Ave N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Early Childhood and Family Education, school readiness, family literacy, adult education and English language
learners classes are offered 763-561-4480, Ext. 5001
Adult Basic Education/English Language Learners (ELL/GED) 763-561-2120, Ext. 2102.
www.brookcntr.kl2.mn.us
ISD 287 1820 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441
Provides educational programs to complement member district, programrning and professional development of
teachers, administrators etc. 763-559-3535. www.int287.k12.mn.us
Learning Disabilities Association LDA Learning Center, 4301 Hwy. 7, Ste. 160, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Provides assessment, consultation, training and education for children and adults with learning disabilities and
other difficulties. 952-922-8374. www.ldaminnesota.or�.
Minnesota Literacy Counci1756 Transfer Road, St. Paul, MN 55114
Referral service for adults needing to improve their basic reading, writing and English skills to attain their GED,
better employment and economic self-sufficiency.
651-645-2277 or 800-222-1990. httn://www.theMLC.ore
North Hennepin Community College 74ll 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Provides credit and continuing education for high school graduates, working adults and PSEO high school
students. 763-424-0702. www.nhcc.edu
North Vista Education Center 3510 France Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Provides alternative educational opportunities for pregnant and parenting teens, recent immigrants with limited
formal schooling, and youth who want a credit-based work experience.
763-520-4116. www.int287.k12.mn.us
PACER Center, Inc. 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55437
Assistance to parents of children and youth with all disabilities. Offers 31 programs.
952-838-9000 or 800-537-2237. www.nacer.or�
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EDUCATION
VECTOR Program, ISD 287, 1820 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441
Program links special education, vocational education and community agencies to provide transitional services.
763-536-0872. www.int287.k12.mn.us/nro�rams/vectorn
WAND (Women Achieving New Directions) 3200 Penn Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412
Helps low-income, single, working mothers upgrade their income with career counseling, self-esteem mentoring
and professional women's clothes closet. 612-752-8500. www.eac-mn.or�/womenproe.shtml
Women in Transition 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., Ste. 212, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Helps women explore career options, set goals and develop job-seeking strategies. Sliding fee scale services
available. 612-752-8444. www.eac-mn.ore/womennroe.shtml
NWHI-ISC Mar 2006 5
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCE CENTERS
Alexandra House, Inc. P.O. Box 49039, Blaine, MN 55449-0039
Battered women's shelter and community program.
Crisis Line: 763-780-2330; Business office 763-780-2332. www.alexandrahouse.or�
American Red Cross 1201 W. River Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN 55454-2020
Provides first aid, CPR, workplace safety, child safety, disaster relief and fire prevention.
612-871-7676. www.mnlsredcross.or�
Annex Teen Clinic/North Suburban Youth Aealth Care 4915 42nd Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Sexuality-related health care, education and counseling for adolescents and youth adults.
763-533-1316. www.mnteenhealth.or�
The Bridge for Runaway Youth, Inc. 2200 Emerson Ave. S., Minneap�lis, MN 55405
Crisis and homeless youth services for clients ages 10-18. 612-377-8800. www.brid�eforvouth.or�
CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Program, Inc.) 6840 78th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Provides food shelf, clothing closet, limited financial assistance and programs for seniors in Brooklyn Center,
Brooklyn Park and East Champlin. 763-566-9600. www.ceat�.com
CEAP HandyWorks 6840-78`�' Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Chore/home maintenance services providing assistance with household chares and minor home repairs to older
adults and people with disabilities, enabling them to continue to live independently in their own homes.
Service area: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Camden (north of 44�'' Ave. N.), and Champlin (east of Hwy.
169). 763-566-9600
Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH) 33 l Oth Ave. S., Ste. 150, Hopkins, MN
55343
Direct services, education and advocacy for low-income residents of suburban Hennepin County.
952-933-9639. www.capsh.or�
Cradle of Hope 1935 West County Road B2 #241, Roseville, MN 55113
Provides financial help for pregnancy care in MN, including housing, medical transportation, and baby items.
6�1-636-0637. www.cradleofhobe.org
Crisis Connection P.O. Box 19550, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Free confidential counseling. Available to anyone calling from the 9-county Twin Cities metro area.
24-Hour Crisis Line 612-379-6363; Men's Line: 612-379-6367 Business: b12-379-6388. www.crisis.or�
CROSS (Christians Reaching Out in Social Service) 9292 Wellington Lane, P.O. Box 568, Maple Grove,
MN 55369
Emergency food shelf provides 3-5 days of food, clothing closet, and limited financial assistance for persons in
Corcoran, Dayton, Hanover, Hassan, Maple Grove, Osseo, Rogers and West Champlin.
763-425-1050.
Council on Crime and Justice 822 South 3` St. Ste. 1000, Minneapolis, MN
Provides support, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral for victims of any crime on a
24-Hour Hotline, 612-�40-5400. Business Office 612-348-7874. www.crimeandiustice.or�
llomestic Vioience Hotline 1-866-223-1111.
Energy Assistance Program/CAPSH 33 l Oth Ave., Ste. 150, Hopkins, MN 55343
Direct services, educatio�i and advocacy for low-income residents of suburban Hennepin County. Includes
energy assistance progra�n. 952-�30-3541. www.cansh.org
Families Moving Forward 1808 Emerson Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
Shelter for families. 612-529-2185. www.familiesmovingforward.or�
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCE CENTERS
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery 5400 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422
Provides free shelter care (up to 72 hours) for children birth to 6 years.
24-Hour Crisis Line 763-591-0100; Business office 763-591-0400. www.crisisnurserv.or�
Hanover Area Food Shelf 11024 Church St. N.E., Hanover, MN 55341
Food shelf for anyone that is in need of food in the areas of Hanover, St. Michael, Albertville, Rockfard,
Loretto, and Corcoran. 763-498-8311.
Hennepin County Economic Assistance Dept. Century Plaza, 330 S. 12th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487
Emergency assistance includes cash assistance, food support, medical assistance, emergency food and shelter
and child support. 612-596-1300. �vww.co.hennenin.mn.us
Brookdale Service Center 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
612-543-0165
Hennepin County General Information/Referra1612-348-3000.
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Crisis Intervention Center 851 Level 1 Trauma Center, 701
Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415
24-Hour evaluation and treatment of behavioral emergencies. 612-873-3161.
Home Free 3405 E. Medicine Lake Blvd., �lymouth, MN 55441 or Kilmer Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441
Emergency shelter and services for battered women and their children.
24-Hour Crisis Line 763-559-4945; Business office 763-559-9008.
Home Free Community Programs Kilmer Lane, Plymouth, MN 763-545-7080.
HOME Narthwest (Household Outside Maintenance for Elderly) 7940-55"' Ave., New Hope, MN 55428
Chore/home maintenance services providing assistance with household chores and minor home repairs to older
i adults and people with disabilities, enabling them to continue to live independently in their own homes.
Service area: Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley and Plymouth. 763-450-4311.
(ICA) Intercongregation Communities Association 3909 Williston Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Emergency food shelf, financial assistance and transportation program for persons in Deephaven, Excelsior,
Greenwood, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Shorewood and Woodland.
952-938-0729. www.cafoodshelf.or�
(IOCP} Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners 110 Grand Ave. S., Wayzata, MN 55391
Information, referrals, advocacy and emergency assistance for shelter, food and transportation for persons in
Hamel, Long Lake, West Plymouth, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Wayzata and West Medicine Lake.
952-473-2436. www.iocp.ar�
Love Lines Crisis Center 2535 Central Ave. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418
Free crisis counseling with referrals and other resources.
24-Hour 612-379-1199. www.lovelines.ore
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women 540 Park St. W., Ste. 410, St. Paul, MN 55104
Mission is to end domestic violence, promote social and cultural change.
24-Hour Crisis Line 651-646-0994. Business 651-646-6177. www.mcbw.ar�
NEAR (North Suburban Emergency Assistance Program) 4803 Welcome Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
Emergency food shelf Witk some limited financial assistance for persons in Crystal, New Hope and
Robbinsdale, north of 42nd Ave. 763-533-2836. www.nearfoodshel£ore
Pastor Paul's Mission 1000 Oliver Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
Food Shelf with no boundary restrictions but must pre-register. 612-521-4665. www.nastornaul.ore
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCE CENTERS
People Serving People Inc. 614 S. 3 St. Minneapolis, MN
Provides temporary emergency housing, transitional housing, educational and activities programming and
services related to the needs of homeless and highly mobile persons.
612-332-4500. www.neonleservin�neonle.or�
PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) 730 Florida Ave. S., Golden Valley, MN 55426
Provides emergency food, clothing, financial assistance and transportation for persons in Crystal, New Hope,
Robbinsdale south of 42nd Ave., Golden Valley and East Plymouth. 763-529-1350 www.brismmnls.com
Project P.E.A.C.E. 5637 Brooklyn Blvd., Ste. 201, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Provides advocacy for victims of domestic violence. 24-Hour Crisis 763-536-1850. www.nroiectpeace.or�
Rape and Sexual Abuse Center of Neighborhood Involvement Program 2431 Hennepin Ave. S.,
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, support groups and psychotherapy to victims and survivors of sexual
assault, abuse and harassment.
24-Hour Crisis Line 612-825-4357. Business office 612-374-9077. TTY 612-377-4163. www.RSAC-NIP.org
The Salvation Army Salvation Army Social Services, Northbrook Office, 10011 Noble Pkwy., Brooklyn
Park, MN 55443
Emergency services include clothing, furniture and transportation vouchers. Heating assistance through Heat
Share for the NW Hennepin suburbs. 763-425-0517.
The Salvation Army, Minneapolis Citadel Office, 3000 VV. Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Emergency services include clothing, furniture and transportation vouchers for Robbinsdale, Plymouth, New
Hope and Crystal. 612-302-8674.
Sexual Violence Center 3757 Freemont Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Supportive counseling, support groups, advocacy and community outreach. Also education and prevention
regarding sexual harassment/assault violence.
24-Hour 612-871-5111; Business office 612-871-5100. www.sexualviolencecenter.or�
Sharing Caring Hands 525 N. 7�' St., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Provides a host of services including food, clothing, shelter, transportation assistance, medical and dental help
and much more. 612-338-4640. www.sharin�andcarin�hands.or�
Sojourner Project, Inc. P.O. Box 272, Hopkins, MN 55343
Provides battered women and children safe temparary crisis housing; help with legal, medical, housing and
financial needs. 24-Hour Crisis Line 952-933-7422; Business office 952-933-7433.
Community Services 952-935-1004.
STEP (St. Louis Park Emergency Program) 5925 Hwy. 7, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Provides information, referral, advocacy and emergency assistance for basic needs. Services include food shelf,
clothing closet, transportation, and home chore services for persons in St. Louis Park.
952-925-4899. www.stensln.or�
United Way 211400 S. Eighth St., Minneapolis, MN 55404
(FORMERLY First Call for Help) Information and referral services for the 9-county metro areas: Hennepin,
Anoka, Scott, Carver, Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, Chisago and Isanti.
24-Hour 211 or 651-291-0211. www.unitedwavtwincities.ore/services
WeCan (Western Communities Action Network) 2434 Commerce Blvd, Mound MN 55364
Provides emergency assistance, job placement, Meals On Wheels and family and individual counseling and
public intake assistance for persons in Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain, Minnetonka Beach,
Minnetrista, Mound, Rockfard, St Bonifacius, Spring Park, Tonka Bay and West Orono. Also provides meals on
wheels. 952-472-0742. www.wecan-heln.ore
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCE CENTERS
YMCA, Point Northwest for Runaway Youth 7601 42nd Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55427
Supports youth and families through outreach, community-based intervention, education, shelter services,
transitional housing for homeless youth.
24-Hour 763-493-3052. www.vmcatwincities.or�/locations/nnw main.asn
RESOURCE CENTERS
Champlin Family Place 12443 Champlin Drive, Champlin, MN 55316
Early Childhood Family Education and School Readiness provide early childhood and parent education for
children birth to 5 years old and their parents. Family advocates provide individuals and families with referrals
to social service agencies and community resources in the northwest area. 763-506-7980.
Community Corner 1500 69th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Provides support for families through programs, advocacy and referrals. Program includes GED prep, ECFE and
school readiness, homework help, and volunteer opportunities. 763-561-2481.
Famiiy Resources/Welcome Center 8301 47th Ave. N. Room 13 New Ho e MN 55428
P�
Provides support, information, referrals and advocacy for families in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden
Valley, New Hope, Plymouth and 1Zobbinsdale area who reside within ISD 281 (Robbinsdale Area School District)
boundaries. It is the registration site for the newly arriving immigrant and refugee children in ISD 281. 763-504-
7680.www.rdale.kl2.mn.us/ced/ecfe/familv resources.html
Hopkins Minnetonka Family Resource Center 915 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Information and referrals, toy chest, winter warm car, school supplies, tax preparation, project starfish, support, foo s.
bank, economic assistance and job assistance. 952-988-5350. www.honkinsfamilvresourcecenter.com
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EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES
African Assistance Program 7710 Brooklyn Blvd. Ste. 206, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Promotes human rights, economic justice, self-sufficiency, and employment resources for African immigrants
and refugee families.763-560-9643. www.AfricanAssistanceProeram.or�
Centre for Asians and Pacific Islanders (CAPI) 3702 E. Lake St. Ste. 200, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Primarily serves Asian and East African refugees and immigrants and provides family support services.
Appointments are necessary. 612-721-0122. www.caniusa.or�. Also includes:
CAPI Food Shelf Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Minneapolis, MN 55409
Provides culturally appropriate food to families; dependent on eligibility requirements; usage limit once a
month.
Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH) 33 l Oth Ave. S., Ste. 150, Hopkins, MN
55343
Direct services, education and advocacy for low-income residents of suburban Hennepin County
952-933-9639. www.cansh.ar�
Cradle of Hope 1935 West County Road D B2 #241, Roseville, MN 55113
Provides financial help for pregnancy care in MN, including housing, medical transportation, and baby items.
651-636-0637. www.cradleofhone.cradleofhone.or�
Energy Assistance Program/CAPSH 33 lOth Ave., Ste. 150, Hopkins, MN 55343
Helps low-income individuals pay their home energy bills. 952-930-3541. www.cashenn.or�
Hennepin County Economic Assistance Dept. Century Plaza, 330 S. 12th St. Minneapolis, MN 55487
Emergency assistance includes cash assistance, food stamps, medical assistance, emergency food and shelter
and child support. 612-596-1300. www.co.hennenin.mn.us
Brookdale Service Center 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
763-569-3671 and/or 763-549-1099
Hennepin County Veteran's Service Government Center, 300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55487
Provides advice and guidance to veterans concerning federal and state regulations governing benefits.
612-348-3300. www.co.hennenin.mn
HIRED, Hennepin North Workforce Center, 7115 Northland Terrace, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Provides employment and training programs to eligible participants, dislocated workers, MFIP participants,
youth and adults. 763-536-6020. www.hired.or�
Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center 1480 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
Federally funded residential training program for students ages 16-24. 651-647-0442. www.humphrevicc.ar�
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 2414 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provides financial counseling, parenting education, mental health counseling, adoption, pregnancy counseling,
chemical dependency for girls, youth services, housing services senior services, disability services.
612-871-0221. www.lssmn.or�
Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Services
7115 Northland Terrace, Ste. 100, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Provides vocational rehabilitation services statewide for people with disabilities who need help to prepare for,
find or maintain employment. 763-536-6012. www.mnfc.org
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Minnesota Workforce Center
North Minneapolis 1200 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
Statewide agency offering wide range of employment and rehabilitation services, Veterans' services, MFIP and
dislocated worker programs. See MN Workforce Center. 612-520-3500. www.deed.state.us
Hennepin North 7115 Northland Terrace, Ste. 100, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Job placement, dislocated worker programs, job training, Welfare To Work, labor market information, veterans'
programs and rehabilitation services. 763-536-6000. www.mnworkforcecenter.or�
Minnesota Dept. of Veterans' Affairs 20 W. 12th St. Room 206C, St. Paul, MN 55155
State soldiers' assistance program provides limited financial, medical and dental benefits to low-income
veterans. 651-296-2562. www.mdva.state.mn.us
PPL Industries 1179 15th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Job skills program. 612-332-0664.
RESOURCE Inc. (Employment Action Center) www.resource-mn.ore Includes the following:
Employment Action Center (EAC) 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., Ste. 212, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Assists those who are unemployed, changing jobs ar changing careers through a number of programs.
612-752-8400. www.eac-mn.ore
Employment Action Center (EAC) 3200 Penn Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412
Career counseling, job search services and job placement assistance for TANF/MFIP recipients and other
low-income adults in Hennepin County. 612-752-8500. www.eac-mn.ore
Employment Action Center (EAC) 5701 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center, MN
Career counseling, job search services and job placement assistance for Diversionary Work, TANF/MFIP
recipients and dislocated workers in Hennepin County. 612-752-8900. www.eac-mn.or�
Employment Action Center (EAC) North Hennepin Workforce Center, 7115 Northland Terrace, Brooklyn
Park, MN 55428
Career counseling, training, job search and job placement assistance for dislocated workers from project
layoffs in Hennepin County. 612-536-6076. www.eac-mn.or�
Suburban Pathways 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Helps eligible MFIP families find employment. 612-752-8444.
WAND (Women Achieving New Directions) 3200 Penn Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412
Helps low-income, single, working mothers upgrade their income with career counseling, self-esteem
mentoring and professional women's clothes closet. 612-752-8500. www.eao-mn.or�/womenbro�.html
Women in Transition 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., Ste. 212, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Helps women to explore career options, set achievable goals and develop successful job seeking strategies.
612-752-8444. www.eac-mn.ore/womennro�.html
WINGS (Women Involved in New Growth and Success)
South: 900 20th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-752-8800.
North: 3200 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55412
An employment and training program for TANF/MFIP recipients in Hennepin County.
612-752-8500. www.eac-mn.or�
Rise, Inc. 8406 Sunset Road, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Offers a wide array of vocational/ employment programs, including evaluation, training, job placement, follow-
up, and support services for people with all disabilities and all with barriers to employment.
763-786-8334. www.rise.or�
Social Security Administration 3280 Northway Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Administers the social security and supplemental income programs.
1-800-772-1213. www.ssa.�ov
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STAR (A System of Technology to Achieve Results) Program 309 Administration Building, 50 Sherburne
Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155
Statewide assistive technology program that provides advocacy, legal advocacy, education and training
activities. 651-201-2640; TDD 651-296-9478. www.admin.state.mn.us/assistivetechnoloev
State Services for the Blind 2200 University Ave. W., Ste. 240, St. Paul, MN 55114
Provides services and resources to blind and visually impaired. 651-642-0500. www.mnssb.or�
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Adventures in Fathering 4076 Hampshire Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55422.
Provides support to men in their role as a father. Offers classes in domestic abuse, anger management and
parenting workshops. 763-531-9267. ionharaernn.wans.net
African American Family Services 310 East 38th St, Ste. 120, Minneapolis MN 55409
Helping individuals, families and communities through community-based, culturally specific services.
612-813-0782. www.aafs.net
Annex Teen Clinic/North Suburban Youth Health Care 4915 42nd Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Sexuality-related health care, education and counseling for adolescents and young adults.
763-533-1316. www.teenhealth4ll.ar�
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 2550 University Ave., Ste. 410N, St. Paul, MN 55114
Long-term, one-to-one adult mentoring relationships for youth ages 7-13.
651-789-2400. www.bi�stwineities.ore
Bosnian Women's Network 4111 Central Ave NE., Ste. 202 C, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Provides support to Bosnian women and their families. Health education, immigration forms and other services.
763-785-0685.
Boy Scouts of America, Northern Star Counci15300 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55422
Scouting offers a range of positive youth development programs designed for boys from 1 S grade to age 20 and
girls in 9�' grade to age 20. 763-545-4550. www.northstarbsa.or�
The Bridge for Runaway Youth, Inc. 2200 Emerson Ave. S., Minneapolis,lVlN 55405
Crisis services for youth ages 10-18. 612-377-8800. www.brideeforvouth.or�
Brooklyn Peacemaker Center 7240 Brooklyn Blvd., Ste. 205, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Provides an alternative to juvenile criminal prosecution through a diversion process.
763-535-0995. www.brooklvnneacemaker.org
Camp Fire USA, Minnesota Counci12610 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55114
Clubs for youth K-12 and their families that develop life-skills while having fun in a small group setting.
Summer camp for ages 5 to 16. 651-647-5717. www.camnfireusa-mn.or�
Centre for Asians and Pacific Islanders (CAPI) 3702 E. Lake St., Ste. 200, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Primarily serves Asian and East African refugees and immigrants. Provides family support services.
Appointments are necessary. 612-721-0122. www.caniusa.org
Centro Lega12610 University Ave.W., Ste. 450, St. Paul, MN 55114
Providzs legal representation and advocacy to low-income Latino residents in Minnesota. Areas of
representation include family and immigration law. Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
651-642-1890. www.centro-le�al.ar�
Children's Dental Services (CDS) 636 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Provides culturally focused dental care for children ages birth to 18 and pregnant women from low-income
families. 612-746-] 530. www.childrensdentalservices.ar�
Chrysalis 4432 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407
A center for women. Workshops are �esigned to build supportive parent/child relationships during separation
and divorce, and legal assistance. 612-871-0118. www.chrvsaliswomen.or�
Community Mediation Services, Inc. 9220 Bass Lake Road, New Hope, MN 55428
Committed to developing the capacity of individuals, families, communities, and businesses to respectfully
manage and resolve conflict. 763-561-0033. www.mediationnro�ram.com
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Courage Center 3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422
National rehabilitation and resource center for people with physical disabilities. Offers comprehensive, lifelong
services to people of all ages. 763-588-081 l. www.coura�e.or�
Crisis Connection P.O. Box 19550, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Free, confidential counseling and refernals far anyone in the 9-county Twin Cities metro area.
24-Hour Crisis Line 612-379-6363; Men's Line: 612-3'79-6367; Business office 612-379-6388. www.crisis.ore
Domestic Abuse Project 204 West Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provides group, individual, couples and family therapy for men, women, children and adolescents experiencing
domestic abuse. 612-874-7063. www.domesticabusenroiect.or�
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Offered through school districts statewide. Contact these centers far information on programs, classes,
parenting, home visiting, pre-school screening, child development concerns and district census inclusion.
Provides services for children and their families from birth to school age.
ECFE ISD 11 Anoka-Hennepin 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, MN 55303 763=506-1275. www.anoka.kl2.mn.us
School Readiness Preschool Program: Anoka-Hennepin Schools, 403 Jackson St., Ste. 102, Anoka, MN
55303
Offers preschool classes for children ages 3-5 to prepare for kindergarten. 763-506-7650.
Champlin Family Place 12443 Champlin Drive, Champlin, MN 55316
Early Childhood Family Education and School Readiness provide early childhood and parent education for
children birth to 5 years old and their parents. Family advocates provide individuals and families with referrals
to social service agencies and community resources in the northwest area. 763-506-7980.
ECFE ISD 279 Osseo 9401 Fernbrook Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 and 7020 Perry Ave. N., Brooklyn
Center, MN 55429.
763-391-8777. www.osseo.kl2.mn.us
ECFE ISD 281 Robbinsdale 5400 Corvallis Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55429
763-504-4170. www.rdale.kl2.mn.us/ced/ecfe
ECFE ISD 286 Brooklyn Center 5900 Humboldt Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
School Readiness Preschool Classes, ELL Family Learning, 763-561-4480, Ext. 5001.
Family and Children's Service, North Hennepin 6900 78th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Community-based agency providing counseling services for parent/child concerns, family problems,
relationships, domestic violence and youth diversion. 763-560-4412. www.FCSMN.org
Family Networks
OPEN Program 7600 Boone Ave. N., Ste. 2, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Home-based treatment for families who have a child under 18 with a serious emotional disturbance or are at risk
for abuse, neglect and/ar out of home placement. 763-504-7580. www.familvnetworks.or�
REAL Program 7600 Boone Ave. N., Ste. 2, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Family-focused therapeutic preschool and parenting program for families with children ages birth to 6 who are
`at-risk.' 763-504-7580. www.familvnetworks.ar�
Fare For All (Food And Resource Exchange) Call for host sites: 952-697-3160 or 1-800-582-4291.
Non-profit volunteer-based cooperative food-buying program allowing people to stretch their food purchasing
power. Offers food packages containing a variety of fresh, quality food items including fruits, vegetables, frozen
meats and staple items monthly. www.emer�encvfoodshelf.or�/ffa/
Fraser Child and Family Center 3333 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Services include evaluation and treatment of children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders and
serious emotional disorders, neuropsychological evaluations, parent guidance and school consultation. �i
612-331-9413. Pre-School Program call: 612-798-8319. www.fraser.or�
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GAP for Runaway Youth Maple Grove Police Dept., 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy., Maple Grove, MN 55311
Assists youth and their families. Helps resolve issues in Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Dayton, Maple Grove,
Osseo, and Plymouth. 763-494-6151.
Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis 5601 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
For girls ages 5-17 to participate in activities in a safe, supportive all-girl environment. Summer camp.
763-535-4602. www.�irlscoutsmnls.or�
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery 5400 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422
Provides free shelter care (up to 72 hours) for children (birth to 6 years).
24-Hour Crisis line 763-591-0100; Business office 763-591-0400. www.crisisnurserv.or�
Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association 1628 Elliot Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Resource and referral agency supporting childcare providers and parents to find and pay for childcare.
612-341-1177. www.gmdca.or�
Hazelden Center for Youth and Families 11505 36`�' Ave., Plymouth, MN 55441
Assessments, residential treatment and outpatient care for young people (14-25) struggling with chemical
dependency. 763-509-3800. www.hazelden.ar�
Helping Us Grow (HUG)
Universal home visiting services for families living in north and west Hennepin County who are expecting,
adopting or have just delivered a newborn. 763-504-4983, En Espanola 763-504-8985.
Robbinsdalehuen,comcast.net
Hennepin County Community Health Dept. Women's and Chilclren's Health Century Plaza, 330 S. 12th St.,
Ste. 4710 MC-635, Minneapolis, MN 55404-7 1 1 7
Early detection and intervention for developmental delays. 612-348-7117. www.co.hennepin.mn.us (then link to
community health).
Jewish Family and Children's Service 13100 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 400, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Serves Jewish and non-Jewish clients in areas of inental health, older adults and adult day care services for
people with dementia, vocational services, transportation, home health, resettlement,� domestic violence �and
inclusion. 952-546-0616. www.ifcsmnls.org
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 2414 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provides financial counseling, behavioral health, adoption, pregnancy counseling, refugee resettlement, youth
services, housing services, senior companion program, disabilities services and other services.
612-871-0221. wwwlssmn.ore
Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency 2021 E. Hennepin, Ste. 230, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Home-based program targets families with young children at high risk for abuse or neglect.
612-617-4600. www.mvna.or�
Mothers and Children Program (MAC) ll40 Gervais Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109
Provides a free monthly box of food for income-eligible recipients. 651-484-8241. www.2harvest.or�
Mosaic Youth Center 6200 West Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
A youth and adult partnership serving 14 to 19 years of age who live, work or go to school in northwest suburbs
of Minneapolis. 763-504-4982. www.mosiacvouthcenter.com
North Vista Education Center 3510 France Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Alternative learning center for pregnant and parenting teens, recent immigrants with limited formal schooling,
and youth who want credit-based work experience. 763-520-4116. www.int287.k12.mn.us
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NW Family Services Collaboradve 11200 93`� Ave. N. Maple Grove, MN 55369.
Collaborative supporting initiatives serving children and families in three school districts encompassing nine
municipalities in the northwestern suburbs of Hennepin County.
763-391-7253. www.CharitvAdvanta�e.com/NWHFSC
Northwest YMCA 7b01 42nd Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55427
Program opportunities for the whole family. Includes family support, counseling, evaluation and referrals for
troubled teens. 763-535-4800.
Perspectives Family Center 3381 Gorham Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Provides prevention, intervention and recovery services to strengthen high-risk families.
952-926-2600. www.nersnectives-familv.or�
Robbinsdale Area Redesign 6200 West Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
A family services collaborative serving families and youth within the geographic boundaries of ISD #281.
Serving families with children birth to ages 18 or 21 with disabilities. 763-504-4981.
St. David's Child Development and Family Services, Mental Health case management,
Family Options Program Provides intensive in-home services to families and children, weekly home visits,
goal-setting to build on family strengths, and promotes self-sufficiency and positive parenting.
Building Blocks Program Helps identify sociaUemotional/behavioral concerns of preschool children, works
with families for resources and support. 952-939-0396. www.stdavids.net
St. David's Teen Pregnancy Support Program 221 1 Ave. NE, Osseo, MN 55369
Works to support health and well-being of pregnant and parenting teens, 19 years and younger, living in the
northwest Hennepin suburbs. 763-424-6519.
TreeHouse 7520 Brunswick Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Provides guidance, support groups, education and social activities for junior and senior high youth. Education
and support groups for parents. 763-560-2334. www.brooklvnparkth(a�familvhoneservices.or�
TreeHouse 4203 Boone Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
Same description as above. 763-533-9667. newhonethn,familvhopeservices.ore
Turning Point 1500 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Home-based program for families in the African-American community for children, birth to age 6, at high risk
for neglect or abuse. 612-520-4004. www.turnin�noint.ore
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Hennepin County Community Health Dept., MC635, 330 S. 12th St.,
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to 5 years, low to moderate income, nutrition
assessment and vouchers granted for quality food. 612-348-6100. www.co.hennenin.mn.us
I'MCA, Point Northwest for Runaway Youth 7601 42nd Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55427
Offers support through outreach, community-based intervention, education, shelter services, and transitional
housing. 763-493-3052. www.vmcatwincities.or�
CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS
Brooklyn Center Community Activities and Recreation Services Dept. 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn
Center, MN 55430
Provides facilities and recreation for all. 763-569-3400. www.citvofbrooklvncenter.or�
Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Department 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Provides facilities and leisure activities for all ages. 763-493-8333. www.brooklvnnark.org
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FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES
City of Champlin 11955 Champlin Drive, Champlin, MN 55316
Provides facilities and recreation to Champlin residents. 763-421-2820. www.ci.chamnlin.mn.us
Crystal Parks and Recreation Department 4800 N. Douglas Drive, Crystal, MN 55429
Provides facilities and recreation to Crystal residents. 763-531-0052. www.ci.crvstal.mn.us
Golden Valley Parks and Recreation Department 200 Brookview Pkwy., Golden Valley, MN 55426
Provides recreational activities for youth, adults and seniors. 763-512-2345. www.ci.�olden-vallev.mn.us
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Department 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Includes nursery school and community center with pool, indoor playground, teen center and ice arena.
763-494-6000. www.ci.manle-erove.mn.us
New Hope Parks and Recreation Department 4401 Xylon Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
Provides facilities and recreation for all age groups in New Hope.763-531-5151. www.ci.new-hone.mn.us
Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447
Provides recreational opportunities, services and facilities for Plymouth residents.763-509-5200.
www.ci.plvmouth.mn.us
Robbinsdale Parks and Recreation De artment 4100 Lakeview Ave. Robbinsdale MN 55422
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Provides facilities and recreation to Robbinsdale residents. 763-537-4534. www.robbinsdaleMN.com
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HEALTH CARE
A+Home Care, Inc. 8932 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 5542
Provides home care services including personal care attendants, case management, and supervision and support
services. 952-854-7760. www.anlushomecare.org
A Chance to Grow 1800 2nd St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Provides quality healthcare to special needs children through home based services, therapy programs, auditory
and visual clinics, K to 8 charter schools and childcare. 612-789-1236. www.actE.or�
Allina Medical Clinics
Champlin Medical Center 11269 Jefferson Hwy., Champlin, MN 55316 763-427-9623.
Coon Rapids Medical Center 9055 Springbrook Drive, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-780-9155.
Maple Grove Medical Center 13986 Knoll Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-236-0200.
West Health 2855 Campus Drive, Ste. 400, Plymouth, MN 55441 763-577-7400.
American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, 4701 W. 77th St. Minneapolis, MN 55435
Organization dedicated to reducing death and disability from heart disease and stroke.
1-800-AHA-USA1. www.americanheart.or�
Annex Teen Clinic 4915 42nd Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Sexuality-related health care, education and counseling for adolescents and youth adults.
763-533-1316. www.teenhealth411.or�
Children's Dental Services (CDS) 636 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Provides culturally focused dental care for children ages birth to 18 and pregnant women from low-income
families. 612-746-1530. www.childrensdentalservices.or�
Children's Hospital and Clinics 2525 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Primary pediatric care. Hmong, Somali, Spanish. Other languages available by appointment.
612-813-6107. www.childrenhc.orQ
Children's Specialty Clinics
Specialties include developnzental clinic, Down syndrome, cleft and craniofacial. 612-813-6777.
Crown Medical Center 1925 lst Ave S., Minneapolis, MN
Just opened to serve the needs of immigrant communities in the Twin Cities. 612-871-4354
F'airview University Medica1420 Delaware St., Minneapolis, MN 55412
Priinary care with comprehensive interpreting services. 612-624-9499. www.fairview.or�
Fremont Clinic 3300 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412
A ileighborhood family practice cluiic providing basic health serviees.
612-588-9411. www.freemonthealth.ora
IIennepin Care, North Clinic 6601 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Ste. 400, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Primary care clinic serving patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Appointments are necessary.
612-873-8800.
Hennepin County Community Health Dept., The Health Assessment and Promotion Clinic 525 Portland Ave.
S., Ste. 210, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Provides tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment. Also screens newly arrived refugees for infectious diseases and
helps link thein with primary care. 612-348-3033.
IIennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) 716 S. 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Provider for all ages and incomes. Special programs for uninsured available.
Genera1612-873-3000. 24-�Iour facility 612-347-2121. www.hcmc.or�
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HEALTH CARE
International Diabetes Center 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Provides one-stop comprehensive diabetes assessment and education.
952-993-3393. www.internationaldiabetescenter.com
Loftus Care Provider, Inc. 3931 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Provides education and consultation for healthcare needs especially through grants far CAN/NNA training.
763-218-0650. www.loftuscare.com
Medical Assistance: To apply for Medical Assistance in Hennepin County, ca11612-596-1300.
Mercy Hospital 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Provides health care services as well as support groups and education to promote healthy communities.
24-Hours 763-236-6000. www.mercvunitv.com Includes the following:
Unity Hospita1550 Osborne Road, Fridley, MN 55432
24-Hours 763-236-5000. www.mercvunitv.com
Methodist Hospita16500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Specializes in cancer, heart disease, maternity care, rehabilitation and emergency services.
24-Hours 952-993-5000.
Minnesota Care P.O. Box 64838, St. Paul, MN 55164-0838
Health care program for Minnesotans who do not have access to affordable health coverage.
1-800-657-3672; Twin Cities Metro: 651-297-3862. www.dhs.state.mn.us
MN Dept. of Veterans' Affairs 20 W. 12th St. Room 206C, St. Paul, MN 55155
State soldiers' assistance program provides limited financial, medical and dental benefits to low-income
I veterans. 651-296-2562. www.mdva.state.mn.us
Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency 3433 Broadway St. NE, Ste. 300, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Provides skilled nursing, IV therapy, home health aides and homemakers. Also provides a range of
maternal/child services, daycare consultation services and corporate wellness.
612-617-4600. www.mvna.or�
North Memorial Medical Center 3300 Oakdale Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Inpatient and outpatient services, satellite clinics, and emergency services.
24-Hours 763-520-5200. www.northmemorial.com
North Memorial Medical Center Clinics Provides full range of inedical care, sliding fee scale.
www.northmemorial.com.
Broadway U of M Family Practice Clinic 1020 W. Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Provides full range of inedical care, sliding fee scale. 612-302-8200. www.umnhvscian.com
Brooklyn Park Family Physicians 8559 Edinbrook Parkway, Ste. 100, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
763-425-1888.
Elk River Family Physicians 800 Freeport Ave. N. Elk River, MN 55330 763-257-8000.
Golden Valley Family Physicians 8301 Golden Valley Road, Ste. 100, Golden Valley, MN 55305
763-520-2200.
Minnetonka Physicians 13560 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, 55305 763-257-8100.
Plymouth Internal Medicine West Health 2805 Campus Drive, Ste. 345, Plymouth, MN 55441 763-520-2980.
North Memorial Medical Center Home Health Hospice 763-520-4280.
North Memorial Medical Center, Lifeline 3300 Oakdale Ave., Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Provides personal
emergency response to people who live alone, have chemical health conditions, heart problems, disabled, etc.;
24-Hour Assistance Center.763-520-5911.
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HEALTH CARE
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center (Formerly Pilot City)
1313 Penn Ave N. Minneapolis, MN 55444
Community based health, dental and social services for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
612-302-4600.
North Side Life Care Center 4320 Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412
Provides no-cost pregnancy testing, low-cost prenatal care, counseling services, parenting information, and
adoption. 612-522-65 8 9.
Park Nicollet Clinic Medicine, family practice, obstetrics and pediatrics. www.narknicollet.com
Includes the following:
6000 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 952-993-4900.
15800 95th Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 952-993-1440.
3007 Harbor Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447 952-993-8900.
Partners in Pediatrics, Ltd.
Pediatricians/physician assistants/pediatric nurse practitioners providing office and hospital-based pediatric care.
www.ninston.com
Includes the following:
8500 Edinbrook Pkwy., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 763-425-1211.
12720 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-559-2861.
2855 Campus Drive, Ste. 350, Plymouth, MN 55441 763-520-1200.
3366 Oakdale Ave. N., Ste. 501, Robbinsdale, MN 55422 763-588-0758.
13980 Northdale Blvd., Rogers, MN 55374 763-4281920.
Planned Parenthood of Minnesota/South Dakota (PPMSD) 6900 78th Ave. N., Ste. 103, Brooklyn Park, MN
55445
Provides reproductive health care to women, men, teens and families. 763-560-3050. www.ppmsd.org I
Portico Healthnet 2610 University Ave. W., Ste. 550, St. Paul, MN 55114
Assistance finding, determining eligibility, applying for and enrolling in health care coverage programs best
fitting individual situations. 651-603-5100. www.porticohealthnet.ora
Red Door Clinic (Hennepin County Human Services Public Health Dept.)
525 Portland Ave. S., MC 951 H, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Provides low-cost STD/STI (sexually transmitted disease/infection) testing and treatment, HIV counseling and
testing, and pregnancy prevention services for 12- to 21-year-olds. Also provides Ryan White short-ternl
intervention services for sexually active persons.
612-348-6363. www.co.hennetiin.mn.us/commhlth/reddoor/reddoorhome.htm
Sharing Caring Hands 525 N. 7`�' St., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Bilingual staff provides services for all languages. Serves people with no dental insurance. 612-338-4640.
www. sharin�andcarinehands.or�
Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute 800 E. 28th St., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Offers rehabilitation services at 5 Allina hospitals. Outpatient care is provided at community-based Sister Kenny
Sports Physical Therapy Centers. 612-863-4466. www.sisterkennvinstitute.com
Southside Community Clinic 4730 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Spanish and other languages available by appointment. Family practice, Men's Clinic, pharmacy, counseling
and testing, mental health counseling. 612-822-3186. www.southsidechs.or�
Southside Community Dental Clinic 4243 4`�' Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 554Q9
English and Spanish speaking staff. General dental practice. 612-822-9030.
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HEALTH CARE
Spectrum Community Health, Inc. 6205 Crossman Lane, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Provides skilled nursing, home health aide and therapy services. 651-451-0569.
St. Mary's Health Clinics
For persons who are medically uninsured or waiting for eligibility determination far other assistance. Must meet
income guidelines. Call for locations and appointments: 651-690-7029.
Sub Saharan African Youth and Family Services 1885 University Ave. W#297, St. Paul, MN 55104
Culturally and linguistically appropriate health and social services. Provide services for HIV+ Africans
including counseling, testing and referrals. 651-644-3983. www.savfsm.ar�
Uptown Community Clinic 2431 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Some interpreter services, serves low-income, uninsured persons. Basic preventative and restorative care—not
an emergency clinic. 612-374-4089.
Alternative Health Care Plans: If not eligible for other health insurance or Medical Assistance:
Minnesota Care in the metro area 651-297-3862, in greater MN 800-657-3672.
Neighborhood HealthCare Network 651-489-2273 for participating clinics who offer sliding fee scales.
Assured Access 612-348-6141 to enroll in this program. Offers health care coverage on sliding fee scale based
on income and family size to Hennepin County residents.
University of Minnesota, Dental Clinic 515 Delaware St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55440
Interpreter services available by appointment. General and specialty dentistry. 612-625-2495.
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HOUSING AND LEGAL RESOURCES
Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division
1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota St., St. Paul, MN 55101
Hears complaints and provides consumer education and mediation. 651-296-3353. www.a�.state.mn.us
Better Business Bureau 2706 Gannon Road, St. Paul, MN 55116
Promotes ethical relationships between businesses and public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and
business education, and service excellence. 651-699-1111. www.mnd.bbb.or�
Centro Lega12610 University Ave. W., Ste. 450, St. Paul, MN 55114
Provides direct legal representation and advocacy to low-income Latino residents of Minnesota in the areas of
family and immigration law. 651-642-1890. www.centro-le�al.ore
Chrysalis (Legal Assistance for Women Program), 4432 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Offers legal information sessions on divorce, child support and custody, family law clinic, lesbian law clinic,
and attorney referrals. 612-871-0118. www.chrvsaliswomen.ar�
Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH) 33 l Oth Ave. S., Ste. 150, Hapkins, MN
55343
Direct services, education and advocacy for low-income residents of suburban Hennepin County.
952-933-9639. www.cansh.or�
Community Mediation Services, Inc. 9220 Bass Lake Road, New Hope, MN 55428
Provides individuals, families, communities, and businesses with conflict resolution�services. I
763-561-0033. www.mediationproeram.com
Council on Crime and Justice 822 S. 3rd St. Ste. 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415 i
Provides support, crisis intervention, advocacy and referral for victims of any crime.
24-Hour Hotline 612-340-5400. www.crimeandiustice.orQ
Domestic Abuse Project 204 W. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provides domestic abuse therapies and legal advocacy services.
612-874-7063. www.domesticabusebroiect.ora
Elim Transitional �Iousing 3989 Central Ave. NE, Ste. 565, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Provides affordable housing options and support services to the homeless, people living in substandard housing
ar in abusive conditions. 763-788-1546. www.elimtrasitionalhousin�.or�
Hennepin County Attorney's Office C2000 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Hennepin County Attorney serves as chief prosecutor of all adult felony and juvenile crimes in Hennepin
County. Main office 612-348-5550, Citizen Information 612-348-4528. www.henneninattornev.or�
Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Domestic Abuse Service Center
A-022 Government Center, Lower Level, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Assists with protection and harassment orders, access to prosecutors far victims of domestic abuse, advocacy,
and referral for any other service. 612-348-5073.
Hennepin County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Service
600 Nicollet Mall, Ste. 300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Offers referrals to a private attorney ar an appropriate legal or social service agency.
612-752-6666. www.hcba.or�
Hennepin County Conciliation Court Minneapolis City Hall, 350 S. Sth St. Room 306, Minneapolis, MN
55415
Handles small claims. 612-348-2713.
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HOUSING AND LEGAL RESOURCES
Home Line 3455 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Free legal advice on tenant/landlord issues; limited representation. A statewide service.
612-728-5767. www,homelinemn.ore
Lutheran Social Service, Housing Services 2414 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provides information and advocacy for families and individuals that are in a housing crisis.
612-879-5205. www.housine(a�lssmn.ore
Housing Link 600 18th Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
Affordable housing and vacancy information in the 7-county metro area through the website.
612-522-2500. Best to check out website first. www.housinglink.or�
Legal Aid Society, Minneapolis Urban League, 2100 Plymouth Ave., Room 113, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Legal assistance includes housing, public benefits, divorce/custody, senior issues, youth issues, immigration,
and tax law. 612-332-1441.
Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners 229 19th Ave. S., Room 95, Law Center
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Offers civil legal services to people who are incarcerated in state prisons. 612-625-6336.
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Legal Rights Center, Inc. 1611 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Criminal defense and restorative justice for low-income people and juveniles in state court in Hennepin County.
612-337-0030. www.le�alriehtscenter.or�
Metro HRA, Mears Park Center, 230 E. Sth St., St. Paul, MN 55101
Administers a variety of housing assistance programs, including federal rental subsidy (Section 8)
651-602-1428. www.metrocouncil.ore
Minnesota Dept. of Veterans' Affairs Veterans Service Bldg., 20 W. 12th St., St. Paul, MN 55155
Provides limited financial assistance. Available to low-income disabled veterans.
651-296-2562. www.mdva.state.mn.us
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 400 Sibley St. Ste. 300, St. Paul, MN 55101
Provides financial resources for homeownership and home improvement, construction, rehabilitation affordable
single family, multifamily rental and supportive housing for low and moderate income Minnesotans. Supports
homeownership education, homelessness prevention and special needs housing.
651-296-7608. www.mhfa.state.mn.us
Minnesota Tenants Union 610 W. 28th St., Minneapolis, MN 55408
(Lyndale Ave. S. and W. 28th St. in Salem Lutheran Church) Information and advocacy services on rental
housing problems. 612-871-7485.
Perspectives 3381 Garham Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Social Service agency serving families at risk with housing, after school, case management, and parent child
visitation programs. 952-926-2600. www.nersnectives-familv.or�
Senior Housing, Inc. 2021 E. Hennepin Ave., Ste. 372, Minneapolis, MN 55413
A comprehensive senior housing directory. Assist older adults in finding housing, reverse mortgage counseling.
612-617-1921. www.seniorhousineinc.or�
Sustainable Resources Center 1081 lOth Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Provides direct services to low-income families through federal weatherization program and the AmeriCorps
Lead Clean-up Program. Genera1612-870-4255. Lead program 612-870-4937. Weatherization 612-872-3294.
www. src-mn. or�
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HOUSING AND LEGAL RESOURCES
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity 3001 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Builds and renovates homes and sells them to low-income families using zero-interest mortgage financing.
612-331-4090. www.tchabitat.ar�
University of Minnesota, Law Clinic 190 Mondale Hall, 229 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55455
Provides legal assistance to low-income individuals residing in the Twin Cities area on non-criminal matters.
612-625-5515.
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MENTAL HEALTH
African American Family Services 310 East 38th St, Ste. 120, Minneapolis MN 55409
Helping individuals, families and communities through community-based, culturally specific services.
612-813-0782. www.aafs.net
Al-Anon/Alateen Information Service 7204 27th St. W., Ste. 101, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Helps families and friends of alcoholics, giving information, directions; literature sales depot.
952-920-3961. www.al-anon-alateen-msn.or�
Alcoholics Anonymous Service Office 7204 27th St. Ste. 113, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
24-Hour phone service for men and women with a drinking problem.
952-922-0880. www.aaminneanolis.or�
Allina Behavioral Health Services (Abbott NW Hospital Out-patient Clinic) 2545 Chicago Ave. S., Ste. 701,
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Outpatient behaviaral health services provided by psychiatrists and psychologists.
612-863-5327. www.allina.com
Annex Teen Clinic 4915 42nd Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Sexuality-related health care, education and counseling for adolescents and young adults.
763-533-1316. www.teenhealth.or�
The Bridge for Runaway Youth, Inc. 2200 Emerson Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Crisis and homeless youth services far ages 10-18. 612-377-8800. w�vw.brid�eforvouth.or�
Child and Family Psychological Services 4205 N. Lancaster Lane, Ste. 107, Four Seasons Professional Bldg.,
Plymouth, MN 55441-1700
Psychological evaluations and psychotherapy provided for children, adolescents, families, individuals,
premarital and established couples and multicultural populations. 763-553-7820.
Chrysalis 4432 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Offers a range of inental health services to women, children and families, including group therapy and
assessments and psychological testing. 612-871-0118. www.chrvsaliswomen.or�
Counseling Center of Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP)
2431 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Provides outpatient adult mental health clinic, including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy for
general mental health issues. 612-374-3125.
The Counseling Clinic, Inc. 6860 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Ste. 116, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Offers individual, couple and family therapy, psychological testing and psychiatric evaluations. Domestic
violence classes offered. Also offers chemical dependency evaluations and treatment.
763-560-4860. www.thecounselingclinic.com
Crisis Connection P.O. Box 19550, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Free confidential counseling. Available to anyone calling from the 9-county Twin Cities metro area.
24-Hour Crisis Line 612-379-6363. www.crisis.ar�
Delta Place Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Ste.. 305, Hopkins, MN 55305
A school-based day treatment program for ages 13-17 experiencing significant behavioral and emotional
problems which cannot be resolved in a standard outpatient mental health setting. 952-938-7040.
Domestic Abuse Project 204 W. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provides domestic abuse therapy and legal advocacy services.
612-874-7063. www.domesticabusenroiect.or�
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MENTAL HEALTH
Fairview Recovery and Behavioral Services 2450 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Chemical dependency and mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors and hard of hearing.
Also provides compulsive gambling services. S.T.O.P. dual-diagnosis inpatient and outpatient. Has programs in
northwest suburban sites.
612-672-6600. www.fairview.ore
Family and Children's Service, North Hennepin 6900 78th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Community-based agency providing counseling services for parent/child concerns, family problems,
relationships, domestic violence and youth diversion. 763-560-4412. www.fcsmn.or�
Fraser Child and Family Center 3333 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Services include evaluation and treatment of children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders and
serious emotional disorders, neuropsychological evaluations, parent guidance and school consultation.
612-331-9413. www.fraser.or�
Hennepin County Family and Children's Mental Health Center
3300 Bass Lake Road, Ste. 400, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Provides community-based mental health services to emotionally disturbed children and their families.
763-549-3400.
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Acute Psychiatric Services: 851 Level 1 Trauma Center, 701
Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415-1829
Evaluation and treatment of behavioral emergencies. 612-347-3161.
Hennepin County Mental Health Center 525 Portland Ave. S., HSB4/MC954, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Provides services to seniors and/or homebound which include diagnostic assessment, psychiatric consultation,
therapy, testing and medication maintenance. 612-347-5770; Referral Line 612-596-9438.
Jewish Family and Children's Service 13100 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 400, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Serves Jewish and non-Jewish clients in areas of inental health, older adults, and adult day care services far
people with dementia, vocational services, transportation, home health, resettlement, domestic violence and i
I inclusion. 952-546-0616. www.ifcsmnls.or�
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 2414 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provides mental health services. 612-871-0221. www.lssmn.or�
Mental Health Association of Minnesota 2021 E. Hennepin Ave., Ste. 412, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2726
Provides individual and systems advocacy services and mental health education to fight stigma. Helps people
find new resources and end discrimination or fight for justice when rights are violated.
612-331-6840. www.mentalhealthmn.or�
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Minnesota (NAMI-MN) 800 Transfer Road, Ste. 7A, St. Paul, MN
55114
Education, information, support and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families (children and
adults). 651-645-2948. www.NAMI.or�/NAMIMN
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Mental Health Center (Formerly Pilot City)
1313 Penn Ave N. Minneapolis, MN 55444
Community-based mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. 612-302-4747.
North Psychology Clinic 5615 Brooklyn Blvd., Ste. 105, Brooklyn Center; MN 55429
Psychological services for children, adolescents and families: 763-531-0566.
Northwest Community Support Program SS10 W. Broadway, Ste. 112, Crystal, MN 55428
Provides support services to adults with serious mental illness through social-recreational activities, outreach,
community linkages and housing services. 612-752-8300.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Perspectives Inc. 3381 Gorham Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Provides prevention, intervention and recovery services to strengthen families at risk.
952-926-2600. www.nersnectives-familv.orQ
Psychological and Counseling Services 8505 49"' Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
In-home therapy for families, couples, individuals, adults, adolescents, and children. Primarily for Spanish-
speaking clients. 763-535-7331.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Center of Neighborhood Involvement Program
2431 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Provides advocacy and therapy to survivors of sexual assault, abuse and harassment.
24-Hour Emergency 612-825-4357; Business office 612-374-9077. www.RSAC-NII'.orQ
St. David's Child Development and Family Services
Provides support services to families of children ages 2-18 with mental health diagnoses.
952-939-0396. www.stdavids.net
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Family Networks
OPEN Program 7600 Boone Ave. N., Ste. 2, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Home-based treatment for families who have a child under 18 with a serious emotional disturbance or are at risk
for abuse, neglect and/or out of home placement. 763-504-7580. www.familvnetworks.or�
REAL Program 7600 Boone Ave. N., Ste. 2, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Family-focused therapeutic preschool and par�nting program for families with children ages birth to 6 who are
`at-risk.' 763-504-7580. www.familvnetwarks.or�
Sexual Violence Center 3757 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412
Supportive counseling, support groups, advocacy and community outreach. Also education and prevention
regarding sexual harassment/assault violence.
24-Hour Help Line 612-871-5111; Business Office 612-871-5100. www.sexualviolencecenter.ors
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
9001 E. Bloomington Freeway, Ste. 150, Minneapolis, MN 55420
Conducts public awareness and education activities to teach about depressive illnesses and suicide prevention.
952-946-7998. www.save.or�
Therapy Institute of Minnesota 4825 Hwy. 55, Ste. 144, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Therapy for individuals, couples and families including assessment/short-term/long-term therapy.
763-546-6718.
Volunteers of America (VOA), Mental Health Clinics
5905 Golden Valley Road, Ste. 108, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Services for children, adolescents and their families. 763-225-4052. www.voamn.ors
Washburn Child Guidance Center Northwest Office
2430 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Community mental health center helping children and their families who have, or are at-risk for, social,
emotional and behavioral problems through comprehensive assessment, therapeutic, consultation and prevention
services. 612-871-1454. www.washburn.org
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MULTICULTURAL SERVICES
African Assistance Program 7710 Brooklyn Blvd. N. Ste. 206, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Provides employment and financial resources for African immigrants and refugees in the form of cash assistance
and advocacy. 763-560-9643. www.africanassistancenro�ram.or�
Asian Women United 1954 University Ave., Ste. 4, St. Paul, MN 55104
Serves battered Asian women throughout the metro area; awareness, advocacy and services.
651-646-2118.
Association for the Advancement of Among Women in Minnesota 4403 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN
55406 Success for Hmong women through services, education and advocacy. 612-724-3066. www.aahwm.or�
Beyond the Barriers 2701 Brunswick Ave. N., Ste. 216, Crystal, MN 55422
A non-profit bridging organization helping Russian-speaking immigrants integrate into American society.
Provides ESL and citizenship classes, bilingual concerts, advocacy, Bible study and Christian services for the
unchurched, publishes materials in Russian. 763-670-8023, tchiiikna.iuno.com.
Bosnian Women's Network 4111 Central Ave NE., Ste. 202 C, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 I
Provides support to Bosnian women and their families. Health education, immigration forms and other services.
763-785-0685.
Breaking Free 770 University Ave.W., St. Paul, MN 55104
Serves women and girls to break the cycle of prostitution and battery, promote social change.
651-645-6557. Collect calls accepted. www.breakinefree.net
Casa De Esperanza P.O. Box 75177, St. Paul, MN 55175.
Latina organization serving battered women in the community and in our bilingual shelter.
Crisis 651-772-1611; Info 651-772-1723. www.casadeesnerenza.or�
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis 1200 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
55403
Hispanic Outreach 490 Hall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55107 651-224-0799.
Migration and Refugees 215 Old 6th St., St. Paul, MN 55102 651-222-3001.
Center For Families, 3355 4`�' St. N. Minneapolis, MN 55412
Serves all families, with emphasis on West African immigrant population. A multi-agency center offering
services for job training, health screening and referral, mental health, adult basic education, housing, language
classes and more. 612-276-1571.
Centre for Asians and Pacific Islanders (CAPI) 3702 E. Lake St., Ste. 200, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Provides Asian and East African refugees and immigrants with family support services and INS documents.
612-721-0122. www.caniusa.ore
Center for Victims of Torture 717 E. River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Works locally and nationally to heal the wounds of tortured individuals, families and their communities and stop
torture worldwide. 612-436-4800. www.cvt.or�
Centro Food Shelf 1915 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
A part of Centro, for Latinos and non-Latinos to learn about the culture and share activities and celebrations.
Employment, food shelf, women's programs, senior services and social services.
612-874-1412. www.centromn.ore
Centro Lega12610 University Ave. W., Ste. 450, St. Paul, MN 55114
Provides direct legal representation and advocacy to low-income Latino residents of Minnesota in the areas of
family and immigration law. 651-642-1890. www.centro-legal.ore
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CLLTES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio) 2700 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Serves Chicano and Latino communities. Services, programs and classes. 612-871-0200.
Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota (CSCM) 420 15`" St. S., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Programs and events to strengthen Somali people's capacity to be come contributing members of society while
preserving their culture. 612-432-4635. www.cscmn.or�
Crisis Connection P.O. Box 19550, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Free confidential counseling and referrals. Available to anyone calling from the 9-county Twin Cities metro
area.
24-Hour Crisis Line 612-379-6363; Toll-free 1-866-379-6363; TTY 612-379-6377.
Nat'I Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK. Men's Line: 612-379-6367 or 1-866-379-6367.
Business office 612-379-6388. www.crisis.or�
Division of Indian Work 1001 E. Lake St. Minnea olis, MN 55407
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Food Shelf, resource assistance, programs for Native American families including employment assistance, teen
American Indian parents and violence counseling programs. 612-722-8722. www.�mcc.or�/diw
Families Moving Forward 1808 Emerson Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
Emergency shelter for families. They also take couples and single parents.
612-529-2185. www.familiesmovin�forward.or�
FGI World (formerly Windows in the World) 100 N. 6th St. Suite 300A, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Cross-cultural training and employee assistance program. 612-338-3690. www.feiworld.or�
Hennepin County Office of Multi-Cultural Services 330 S. 12th St., Ste. 3700, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provide culturally appropriate assistance to clients who speak limited English to help them connect to county
and community resources, including health care, MFIP, food support, child care assistance, housing immigration
and employment issues. 612-348-2193.
Hmong American Partnership (HAP) 1121 Glenwood Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Offers classes, employment services and education training. 612-377-6482. www.hmon�.ore
Hmong American Mutual Assistance Assoc. 1130 N. 7`�' St., Minneapolis, MN 554 1 1-4095
Serves Hmong-American people to promote self-sufficiency, youth, education, leadership and cultural heritage.
612-374-2694. www.hamaa.or�
Hmong Cultural Center 995 W. University Ave., Ste. 214, St. Paul, MN 55104
Hmong culture, education, human rights and services. 65I-917-9937. www.kmonecenter.or�
International Institute of Minnesota 1694 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
A refugee resettlement agency that provides a variety of ESL programs and training opportunities to t11e foreign-
born. Refugee mentoring program. Minnesota Ethnic Resource Directory Comprehensive list of over 600
ethnic groups in Minnesota plus other ethnic/nationality related contacts.
Available through www.iimn.or� 651-647-0191.
International Self-Reliance Agency for Women (ISAV� 1428 Washington Ave. S., Ste. 202, Minneapolis,
MN 55454
Provides training to immigrant and refugee women in business and leadership. Support for women and children
to promote self-sufficiency and improve quality of life. 612-692-8440. www.isaw.or�
Korean Service Center 630 Cedar Ave. S., Ste. B1, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Resources, programs and general social services for Korean-Americans and others, senior programs, family
enrichment and caregiver support. 612-342-1344. kscnna,awest.net
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Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota 503 Irving Ave. N., Ste. 100A, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Assistance to immigrants from all parts of the world; family center, services, interpreters, Lao Women
Association. 612-312-1150. www.laocenter.ors �e Z--3 7
Legal Aid Society 430 1 st Ave. N., Ste. 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Legal assistance about public benefits, homeless outreach, housing, family issues, senior issues,
divorce/custody, landlord tenant issues, eviction, citizenship, and tax law.
612-332-1441; New clients 612-334-5970.
Marie Sandvik Shelter 1112 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Community Food Shelf, temporary housing for women and children, furniture bank. 612-871-0095.
Women's Shelter: 612-870-9617.
Minneapolis American Indian Center 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Provides services that help meet the needs of the American Indian Community within a foundation of cultural
values. 612-879-1700. www.maicnet.or�
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights 650 3rd Ave. S., Ste. 550, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Legal assistance and information for people seeking asylum. 612-341-9845.
Minnesota African Women's Association (MAWA) 1201 37`�' Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55412
Direct services to refugees and asylees who have lived in the US for 5 years and less in the Brooklyn Park,
Brooklyn Center area. 612-302-3400. www.mawanet.or�
MAWA locally Park Haven Apartments, 6917 76`�' Ave. N. Brooklyn Park 55428, 763-566-6360.
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women 590 Park St., Ste. 410, St. Paul, MN 55103
Health services 651-646-6177 or 800-289-6177. 24-Hour Crisis Line: 651-646-0994.
Minnesota Council of Churches, Refugee Services 122 W. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
A refugee resettlement program assisting recently arrived refugees throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
612-874-8605.
Minnesota Literacy Counci1756 Transfer Road, St. Paul, MN 55114
Referral Service for adults needing to improve their basic reading, writing, and English skills to attain their
GED, better employment, and economic self-sufficiency. 651-645-2277. www.theMLC.orQ
Minnesota State Department of Human Rights 190 E. 5`�' St., Ste. 700, St. Paul, MN 55101 I j
Legal and immigration resources. 1-800-657-3704, 651-296-5663. If you believe you may be a victim of
discrimination: comnlaintinfon.theriehtsnlace.net
Oromo Community Center 1505 S. S St., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Provides referral services to clients with legal documents, ESL lessons, housing and employment. Afaan Oromo
612-340-0282.
People Serving People Inc. 614 S. 3rd St., Minneapolis, MN 55415
Provides temporary emergency housing, transitional housing, educational and activities programming, and
services related to the need of homeless and highly mobile persons.
612-332-4500. www.peonleservin�ueonle.or�
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MULTICULTURAL SERVICES
Tlae Salvation Army Social Services, Northbrook Office 10011 Noble Pkwy., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Emergency services include clothing, furniture and transportation vouchers. Heating assistance through Heat
Share for the NW Hennepin suburbs. 763-425-0517. www.thesalarmv.com
The Salvation Army, Minneapolis Citadel Office, 3000 W. Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Emergency services include clothing, furniture and transportation vouchers for Robbinsdale, Plymouth, New
Hope and Crystal. 612-302-8674. www.thesalarmv.com
The Salvation Army, North Office 2024 Lyndale Ave N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
Emergency services including clothing, furniture, and transportation vouchers. Also does Heat Share and rental
assistance. 612-522-6581 www.thesalarmv.com
Somali Services in Minnesota 1305 E. 24�' St., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Serves the needs of the Somali community for employment services, family stability, and social services.
612-721-9984. www.africancs.or�
Somalian Women's Association 2101 Hennepin Ave., Ste. 113-115, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Run by Somali women devoted to special interests of Somali women from all clans. 612-725-8012.
Somali Mai Community of Minnesota, Inc. 15 East 22° St., Minneapolis, MN 55404.
Support for refugees and immigrants, particularly the Somali Mai community. 612-729-8012
Southeast Asian Community Counci1555 Girard Terrace N. Ste. 110, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Services include youth and adult programs, youth leadership and family support that guide Southeast Asians to
become self-sufficient. 612-342-1530. www.seacc-mn.or�
Sub Saharan African Youth and Family Services 1885 University Ave. W. #297, St. Paul, MN 55104
Culturally and linguistically appropriate health and social services. Provide services for HIV+ Africans
including counseling, testing andxeferrals. 651-644-3983. www.savfsm.ore
United Way 211 Formerly First Call for Help, Information and referral for Health and Human Services.
For Qwest customers 651-291-0211 or 211.
For Russian 651-698-9167.
For Spanish 651-291-0211.
For Hmong, Vietnamese, Lao 651-721-4852.
US Immigration and Naturalization Service 10400 Viking Drive, Ste. 500, Eden Prairie, MN 55422. Access
to immigration lawyers at fixed rates to assist with all legal issues of immigration, visa information and services.
952-746-2153.
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association 1030 University Ave., Ste. 160, St. Paul, MN 55104
Services include AIDS education/prevention, employment, family services and legal. ESL/GED referrals.
Serves persons of Vietnamese or Southeast Asian descent in Minnesota. 651-290-4791.
Vietnamese Social Ser�ices of Minnesota 11�9 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55104
Employment support, faznily services, elder �rograms, youth programs 651-641-8904. www.vssmn.org
Women of Nations 73 L�ech St., St. Paul, MN 55104
Provides supportive services including crisis intervention, advocacy and shelter for Native American and other
battered women, children and other family members.
24-Aour Crisis: 651-222-5836; Business office 651-222-5836.
Brooklyn Park Hunnan �!��lations Committee Denise Rene Wollenburg (city staff liaison)
5200 85th Ave. N., Brc�a��:i., Park, MN 55443. 763-424-8000.
Crystal Human Rights t�c�mmission Kimberly Therres (city staff liaison)
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystaa, MN 55422. 763-531-1000. www.ci.crvstal.mn.us
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Golden Valley Human Rights Commission Don Taylor (city staff liaison)
7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427. 763-593-8000.
New Hope Human Rights Commission Gary Link (city staff liaison)
4401 Xylon Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428. 763-531-5100.
Robbinsdale Human. Rights Commission Sherry O'Donnell (city staff liaison)
4221 Lakeview Ave., Robbinsdale, MN 55422. 763-537-4534.
HEALTH RESOURCES SERVING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
Annex Teen Clinic 4915 42° Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Multi-referral system with the Urban League; "Celebration of Change" for African American Female program.
Family planning, emergency contraception, STD/STI (sexually transmitted disease/infection) testing and
treatment, counseling and support services for pregnant and parenting teens, ages 12-25.
763-533-1316. www.teenhealth411.or� I
Children's Hospital and Clinics 2525 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 I
Primary pediatric care. Hmong, Somali, Spanish. Other languages avaiiable by appointment.
612-813-6107. www.childrenhc.org
Children's Specialty Clinics
Specialties include developmental clinic, Down syndrome, cleft and craniofacial. 612-813-6777.
Community University Health Care Center (CUHCC) 2001 Bloomington Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, well child/adult health, mental health, dental services, social services,
legal services, midwife clinic. Multi-lingual: 7languages on site, others on call. Culturallv Saecific Services:
Hmong, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese, Lao and African-American diabetic groups. 612-638-0700.
Crown Medical Center 1931/1925 1 Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Interpreters available by appointment. Primary care, adult medicine, immunizations, confidential STUs testing,
family planning. 612-871-4354.
Fairview University Medical 420 Delaware St., Minneapolis, MN 55412
Primary care with comprehensive interpreting services. 612-624-9499, www.fairview.or�
Green Central Community Clinic 324 E. 35` St., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Family practice clinic, eye care, Men's Clinic, pharmacy. Spanish and other languages by appointment.
612-827-7181.
Hennepin County Medical Center, Hennepin Care North: 6601 Shingle Creek Pkwy. #400, Brooklyn
Center, MN 55430.
Spanish; other languages available by appointment. Pediatrics, family practice, lab and x-ray, full service
prenatal care, certified nurse midwives. 612-873-8800.
Hennepin County Health Assessment Promotion (HAP)
Health screening for new refugees: TB, parasites, Hepatitis B screening, immunizations and referrals for
ongoing care. Hmong, Laotian, Thai, Spanish, Oromo, Amharic, Somali and other languages by appointment.
612-348-3033. www.co.hennenin.mn.us
Indian Health Board 1315 E. 24'�' St., Minneapolis, MN 55404.
Medical Clinic, Counseling and support. Spanish, Vietnamese, Lakota, Ojibwe.
612-721-9898 medical, 612-721-9876 WIC, 612-721-9898 dental, 612-721-9868 counseling clinic.
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La Clinica en Lake 2700 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406.
Spanish family practice clinic. Adolescent program for Latino teens. 612-728-7700.
Minnesota AIDS Project, 1400 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Interpreting available on AIDS Line and for face-to-face meetings. Sign language interpreters available by
advance appointment. 612-373-2465, AIDS Line 800-248-2437. www.mnaidsnroiect.or�
North Memorial Family Physicians 1029 W. Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Spanish, Hmong, Swahili, Russian and sign language. A family practice clinic, diabetes support, latent TB
treatments, mental health. Hmong support group. 612-302-8200.
NorthPoint Health Wellness Center 1313 Penn Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
All languages by appointment. Family practice, mental, WIC, dental services. Transportation services available
for clients in the 55411 zip code area for some health plans. 612-302-4600.
PACER Center 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55437
Assistance to parents of children and youth with all disabilities. Spanish, Laotian, Hmong, Somali. Information
on insurance, government programs, SSI, special education laws and referrals to services. Offers 31 programs.
952-838-9000 or 800-537-2237. www.nacer.or�.
Park Avenue Family Practice 2707 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Bilingual Hmong staff, other languages by appointment. CTYC, prenatal, adult and pediatric outpatient care.
612-874-881L
Planned Parenthood of Minnesota/South Dakota 6900 78`�' Ave. #103, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445.
Interpreter services available by appointment. PAP smears, birth control, STD/STI (sexually transmitted
disease/infection) testing and pregnancy testing. 763-560-3050. www.ppmns.or�
Portico Healthnet 2610 University Ave. W., Ste. 550, St. Paul, MN 55114
Assistance finding, determining eligibility, applying far and enrolling in health care coverage programs best
fitting individual situations. 651-603-5122. www.norticohealthnet.or�
Red Door Clinic 525 Portland Ave. S., MC951H, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Walk-in basis confidential HIV counseling and testing, STD/STI (sexually transmitted disease/infection)
evaluation and treatment. All language lines in exam rooms, Spanish- and Somali-speaking staff. 612-348-3283.
www.reddoorclinic.or�
Southeast Asian Health Services, Inc. 421 Dale St., St. Paul, MN 55103
Hmong, Lao, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Chinese and English. Personal care assistance, interpreter, RN
supervision, family planning. 651-222-2889.
Southside Community Clinic 4730 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Spanish and other languages available by appointment. Family practice, Men's Clinic, pharmacy, counseling
and testing, mental health counseling. 612-822-3186. www.southsidechs.or�
St. Mary's Health Clinics
Clinics in Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth and other cities. Must be uninsured and within designated
income guidelines. Spanish interpreters frequently available. Basic primary care, specialty referrals, most
medications and hospital at no expense to patient. Scheduling 651-690-7029. www.stmarvshealthclinics.or�
Wellness Connection 2414 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Bilingual Somali staff. Offers support for Somalis to navigate the healthcare system and gain understanding of
preventative and primary care. Services are free. 612-879-8730.
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Dental Care
Children's Dental Services 636 Broadway St. NE., Minneapolis, MN 55413
Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, Thai, French, Tibetan, Kannada, Serbo-Croatian. Full-range
dental care offered at many sites around the metro area. 612-746-1530. www.childrensdentalservices.or�
Indian Health Board, 1315 East 24`�' St., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Spanish, Vietnamese, Lakota, Ojibwe. General dental practice. 612-721-9898.
NorthPoint Health Wellness Center 1313 Penn Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
Interpreter services available by appointment. All ages served regardless of ability to pay. Comprehensive dental
practice. 612-302-7440.
Sharing Caring Hands 525 N. 7`�' St., Minneapolis, MN 55405 �I
Bilingual staff provides services for all languages. Serves people with no dental insurance.
612-338-4640. www.sharin�andcarin�hands.or�
Southside Community Dental Clinic 4243 4 Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55409
English- and Spanish-speaking staf£ General dental practice. 612-822-9030.
Uptown Community Clinic 2431 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Some interpreter services, serves low-income, uninsured persons. Basic preventative and restorative care—not
an emergency clinic. 612-374-4089.
University of Minnesota, Dental Clinic 515 Delaware St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55440
Interpreter services available by appointment. General and specialty dentistry. 612-625-2495.
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SENIOR SERVICES
Senior Day Care, Assisted Living and Home Care Services:
Care Break Adult Day Program/Minnesota Masonic Home 5430 Boone Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
An adult day program serving seniors who need assistance to remain in their own homes. 763-592-2666.
Colonial Club Senior Adult Day Program 5825 St. Croix Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422-4419
Day program for seniors providing activities, meals, support, health, guidance and monitoring.
763-544-1555.
A+Home Care, Inc. 8932 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55425
Provides home care services including case management, skilled nursing and support services.
952-854-7760. www.anlushomecare.or�
Ambassador Good Samaritan Center 8100 Medicine Lake Road, New Hope, MN 55427-3499
24-Hour skilled nursing services for seniors offering long-term care, hospice, respite care and short-term
rehabilitation. 763-544-4171. www.�ood-sam.com
Calvary Center Cooperative 7600 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427
A resident-owned facility for persons 55+ to live independently with maximum convenience, freedom and
minimum stress. 763-544-1074. www.calvarvco-op.com
Catholic Eldercare 817 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
A long-term care facility. Skilled nursing, assisted living and adult day program.
612-379-1370. www.catholiceldercare.or�
Copperfield Hi114200 40th Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
i Independent assisted living and memory care, 24-Hour care, meals, activity and transportation program.
763-533-1268.
Country Villa Assisted Living 7475 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Assisted living services, private pay and alternative care grant/elderly waiver.
763-512-1579. www.countrw.com
Covenant Village of Golden Valley 5800 St. Croix Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55422
Continuing care retirement community, independent housing, assisted living, long-tern� care, rehabilitation
services and adult day program for seniors. 763-546-6125. www.covenantretirement:com
Crystal Care Center 3245 Vera Cruz, Crystal, MN 55422
Provides 24-Hour skilled nursing care for seniors needing short-term rehab, memory care, hospice or long term
care. 763-535-6260.
Crystal Lake Good Samaritan Center 3815 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
24-Hour center. Provides long-term nursing care, rehab unit, all therapies, a cognitive loss unit and a secure
memory loss unit. 763-588-4635. www.�ood-sam.com
Golden Valley Good Samaritan Center 5411 Circle Down, Golden Valley, MN 55416
24-Hour nursing care specializing in long-term care, rehabilitation and respite. 763-545-5633.
Hillcrest of Wayzata A Senior Campus 15409 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391
Senior housing, assisted living, memory care, sub-acute care, short- and long-term care, Respite and Hospice,
Nautilus wellness program and driver assessment program. 952-473-5466. www.hillcrestofwavzata.com
Maranatha Care Center 5401 69th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
24-Hour care with bed rehab/sub acute unit. 763-549-9600. httn://www.maranathacare.com
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Minnesota Masonic Home North Ridge 5430 Boone Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
Provides a range of care options, apartment living for active seniors, assisted living and skilled nursing care.
763-592-3000. httn:Uwww.mnmasonhome.or�
North Park Plaza Apartments 8201 45th Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
Independent senior housing and assisted living with a social service coordinator and resident activities.
763-535-6794.
Osseo Gardens Assisted Living 525 2nd St. S.E., Osseo, MN 55369
Assisted living apartments offering supportive services for seniors in a homelike environment.
763-315-4869.
The Prairie Lodge Assisted Living at Earle Brown Farm 6001 Earl Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN
55430
Assisted living enhanced care and a vibrant memory care residence in a cozy home environment.
763-566-1495. www.ecumen.ore
St. Therese, Inc. 8000 Bass Lake Road, New Hope, MN 55428
A continuum of care serving the elderly with market rate housing, home health care rehab and other services.
763-531-5000.
Trevilla of Golden Valley 7505 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Rehab-focused skilled nursing facility with specialty programs. 763-545-0416.
Woven Hearts 6001 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
24-Hour care in a homelike atmosphere. 763-566-1495.
Senior Programs:
Brooklyn Center Senior Adult Program, Recreation Department 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn I
Center, MN 55430
Year-round recreation programs, including exercise classes, day outings and social clubs.
763-569-3400. www.citvofbrooklvncenter.are
Brooklyn Park Recreation Parks 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Recreational activities for people 55+, including exercise classes, art classes, day and extended trips and social
clubs (cards, bingo, luncheons, book club) 763-493-8254. www.brooklvnpark.or�
Champlin Parks and Recreation 11955 Champlin Drive, Champlin, MN 55316
Provides facilities and recreation to the people of Champlin. 763-421-2820.
CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Program, Inc.) 6840 78th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Provides Meals on Wheels, HandyWork's Chore Services to seniors and disabled adults in Brooklyn Park,
Brooklyn Center, Champlin Osseo and the North Camden neighborhood in Minneapolis.
763-566-9600. www.CEAP.com
CEAP HandyWorks 6840-78� Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Chore/home maintenance services providing assistance with household chores and minor home repairs to older
adults and people with disabilities, enabling them to continue to live independently in their own homes.
Service area: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Camden (north of 44`�' Ave. N.), and Champlin (east of Hwy.
169). 763-566-9600
Corcoran Senior Group Meets once a month. 763-420-3479.
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Crystal Parks and Recreation 480Q N. Douglas Drive, Crystal, MN 55429
I Provides educational and leisure activities ear-round for adults a e 55+.
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Community Center: 763-531-0052.
Senior dining and Dinner At Your poor: 763-531-1183. www.ci.crvstal.mn.us
Dayton Senior Center 18461 Dayton St., Dayton, MN 55327
Provides senior dining, recreation, educational programs, referral services and trips. 763-428-4692.
Dover Hill Apartments and Town homes 2400 Rhode Island Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55427
Affordable housing for individuals, families and seniors. 763-544-7710.
Forever Young Seniors of the Northwest Area Word Of Peace Church. 763-428-2555.
Golden Valley Senior Program 200 Brookview Parkway, Golden Valley, MN 55426
Provides services to meet the social, recreational and educational needs of seniors 55+.
763-512-2339. www.ci.solden-vallev.mn.us
Hanover Golden Age Senior Club 11250 Sth St. NE., Hanover, MN 55341
1 st Tuesday of the month, potluck, Bingo, cards at Hanover City Hall. 763-497-3777.
H.O.M.E. (Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly) 730 Florida Ave S., Golden Valley, MN 55426
Provides homemaking, home maintenance and yard services for residents 60+ in Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth,
Golden Valley, and Robbinsdale. Also provides minor repairs and painting in Brooklyn Center.
763-450-4311. www.seniorcommunitv.or�
HOME Northwest (Household Outside Maintenance for Elderly) 7940-55"' Ave., New Hope, MN 55428
Chore/home maintenance services providing assistance with household chores and minor home repairs to older
adults and peopte with disabilities, enabling them to continue to live independently in their own homes.
Service area: Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley and Plymouth. 763-450-4311.
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation (Maple Grove Community Center)
12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Senior Programming including education, fitness, health and wellness, recreation, and trips.
763-494-6514. www.ci.manle-�rove.mn.us
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Senior Linkage Line 1600 University Ave. W., Ste. 300,
St. Paul, MN 55104
Provides information and assistance services to seniors and their families about resources in their communities.
651-641-8612. www.tca�in�.or�
Minnesota Senior Federation 1885 University Ave. W., Ste. 190, St. Paul, MN 55104
Offers education, counseling, assistance and advocacy for seniors residing in the 7-county Twin City metro
areas. 651-645-0261. www.mnseniors.or�
New Hope Parks and Recreation 4401 Xylon Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
Provides activities, classes and trips for seniors. 763-531-5151. www.ci.new-hope.mn.us
North Hennepin County AARP, Chapter No. 1370, c/o Brunswick United Methodist Church
6122 North 42nd Ave., Crystal, MN 55422
Meets second Wednesday, except summer. Educational speakers, community service and luncheon.
763-315-6578. frannhelenna.aol.com
North Memorial Medical Center, Lifeline 3300 Oakdale Ave., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Provides personal emergency response to people who live alone, have chemical health conditions, heart
problems, disabled, etc. 24-Hour Assistance Center. 763-520-5911.
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SENIOR SERVICES
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) 1140 Gervais Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109 Nutrition
program for income-eligible adults 60+. 651-484-8241.
Osseo Senior Center 20 4th St. NW, Osseo, MN 55369
Activities for seniors. 763-424-7882.
Plymouth Senior Program, Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave., Plymouth, MN 55447 I
Provides activities, classes, trips and special groups. 763-509-5280. www.ci.plvmouth.mn.us
PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) 730 Florida Ave. S., Golden Valley MN 55426 Provides
emergency food, clothing, financial assistance and transportation to Golden Valley, Brooklyn Center, Crystal,
New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale. 763-529-1350. Auto repair through referral from social service case worker,
ca11763-450-4307. www.nrismmnls.com.
PRISM Express
Provides curb-to-curb transportation to Golden Va11ey,Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Plymouth and
Robb insdale. 763 -5 29-13 5 0.
Robbinsdale Parks and Recreation 4100 Lakeview Ave., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Offers a variety of senior programs for SSf. 763-531-1278.
Senior Community Services Winnetka Learning Center 7940 SSth Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428
In-home case management and counseling to seniors and their families. A multi-purpose senior center.
763-504-6980. www.scsn,seniorcommunitv.or�
Senior Housing, Inc. 2021 E. Hennepin Ave., Ste. 372 Minneapolis, MN 55413
A comprehensive senior housing directory. Assist older adults in finding housing, reverse mortgage, counseling.
612-617-1025. www.seniorhousin�inc.arQ
Senior Transportation Program 12450 Gettysburg Ave., Champlin, MN 55316
Transportation for seniors in Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo and Rogers.
763-323-9017. j
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Social Security Administration 3280 Northway Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
763-566-6616. 9:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. i
Victory At Home, Inc. 7901 Hampshire Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Provides health care and rehab at home. Assists people to live at home longer. Utilizes nurses and home health
aides. Short- or long-term. Serves seniors in the 7-county Twin Cities metro area. 763-585-6007.
Widowed Persons Service 2320 Valders Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55427
Widows and widowers one-on-one support with monthly meetings and social events 952-858-9040.
Other Helnful Numbers
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 1-800-456-3690
Caption Telephone 763-493-5427
Medicare Information 1-800-633-4227
Metro Office of Ombudsman for Older Minnesotans 1-800-657-3591
Minnesota Attorney General/Consumer Division 651-296-3353
Minnesota Board on Aging 651-431-2500
North Memorial Medical Center Home Health Hospice 763-520-4280
Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433
State Services for the Blind 1-800-366-5420
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SPECIAL NEEDS
A Chance to Grow 1800 2nd St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418
Provides quality healthcare to special needs children through home-based services, therapy programs, auditory
and visual clinics, K to 8 charter schools and ehildcare. 612-789-1236. www.actQ.or�
AccessAbility, Inc. 360 Hoover St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413
Employment training and job placement for people with significant barriers to employment. Specializes in
disability and refugee service. 612-331-5958.
Accessible Space, Inc. 2550 University Ave., Ste. 330N, St. Paul, MN 55114
Provides accessible, affordable housing and supportive services to individuals with physical disabilities and/or
brain injury. 651-645-7271. www.accessiblesnace.ore
Advocating Change Together, Inc. 1821 University Ave. W., Ste. 306 South, St. Paul, MN 55104
Disability rights organization run by and for people with developmental and other disabilities.
651-641-0297. www.selfadvocacv.or�
American Heart Association 4701 W. 77th St., Minneapolis, MN 55435
Dedicated to reducing disability and death from heart disease and stroke.
952-835-3300. www.americanheart.or�
Arc Hennepin-Carver Diamond Hill Center, 4301 Hwy. 7, Ste. 140, Minneapolis, MN 55416-5810
Offers programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families,
including one-to-one advocacy and support, information and referral, workshops, sibling and parent support
groups and mare. 952-920-0855. www.archennenincarver.or�
Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter 1902 Minnehaha Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55104
Provides information and referral, arthritis management programs, support groups and educational programs.
651-644-4108. www.arthritis.ore
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i Brain Injury Association of Minnesota 43 Main St. S.E., Ste. 135, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Provides information, referral resources, educational workshops, and referrals to regional support groups.
Toll-free 1-800-669-6442 or 612-378-2742. www.braininiurvmn.or�
Community Involvement Programs 1600 Broadway St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413
Serves persons with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Provides living skills support, residential
living, affardable housing, home health services and supports employment in the Northwest Hennepin area.
612-362-4400. www.cipmn.ore
Courage Center 3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422
National rehabilitation and resource center for people with physical disabilities. Offers comprehensive, lifelong
services to people of all ages. 763-588-0811. www.coura�e.or�
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1611 W. County Road B, Ste. 221, St. Paul, MN 55113
Mission is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality
of life for those with the disease. 651-631-3290. www.cff.or�
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services-Metro, Site Address 130 E. 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55114
Provides services, at no charge, for the deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing persons and their families.
651-297-1316, TTY 651-297-1313. www.dhhsd.or�
Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota 668 Transfer Road, St. Paul, MN 55114
Provides information, resources and support to individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and
communities. 651-603-0720. www.dsamn.orE
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Fraser Child and Family Center 3333 Uruversity Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Services mclude evaluation and treatment of children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders and
serious emotional disorders, neuropsychological evaluations, parent guidance and school consultation.
612-331-9413. www.fraser.ore
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare 200 E. University Ave., St. Paul, MN 55101
Specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of children and adolescents with chronic disabilities.
651-291-2848. www. �illettechildrens.or�
Health and Wellness Program Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Regions Hospita1640 Jackson St. MS: 11303A, St. Paul, MN 55101-2595
Provides outpatient mental health counseling services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
651-254-4786; TTY 651-254-1888. www.reeionshosnital.com
Hennepin County Developmental Disabilities A-1500 Government Center, 300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, MN
55487 i
Services to Hennepin County developmentally disabled. General Questions 612-596-6631.
Intake 612-348-4111. www.hennenin.us
Homeward Bound, Inc.13895 Industrial Park Blvd., Ste. 100, Minneapolis, MN 55441
Provides residential services to children and adults who have severe and complex disabilities. Also offers short-
term support to families caring far a child with disabilities at home through the `respite services' program in 11
metro-area communities. 763-525-3186, Ext. 227.
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)
1600 University Ave. W., Ste. 16, St. Paul, MN 55104-3834
Services provided for people with disabilities, their families and service providers.
651-646-8342; TTY 651-603-2001. www.mcil-mn.or�
Minnesota Division of Rehabilitation Services Branch
First Nat'1. Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Ste. E200, St. Paul, MN 55101
Provides services statewide for people with disabilities who need help to prepare for, find or maintain
employment. Toll-Free 1-800-328-9095; 651-296-5616. www.deed.state.mn.us
National Ataxia Foundation 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Ste. 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752
Provides education and service programs and promotes ataxia research for all persons affected by hereditary and
sporadic ataxia. 763-553-0020. www.ataxia.ore
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National Multiple Sclerosis, Minnesota Chapter 200 12th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415-1255
Provides community education, financial assistance information, resources, counseling, and advocacy programs.
612-335-7900. www.mssocietv.com
PACER Center 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55437
Assistance to parents of children and youth with all disabilities. Spanish, Laotian, Hmong, Somali. Information
on insurance, government programs, SSI, special education laws and referrals to services. Offers 31 programs.
952-838-9000 or 800-537-2237. www.nacer.or�.
Rise, Inc. 8406 Sunset Road, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Array of vocational programs includes evaluation, training, placement, and follow-up.
Voice/'I'TY 763-786-8334. www.rise.or�
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SPECIAL NEEDS
Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute 800 E. 28th St. Minneapolis, MN 55407
Inpatient and outpatient services for persons with disabilities, physical and occupational therapy, speech-
language pathology, social service, psychology services. 612-863-4457. www.sisterkennvinstitute.com
STAR (A System of Technology to Achieve Results) Program 309 Administration Building, 50 Sherburne
Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155
Statewide assistive technology program that provides advocacy, legal advocacy, education and training
activities. 651-201-2640; TDD 651-296-9478. www.admin.state.mn.us/assistivetechnoloev
State Services for the Blind 2200 University Ave. W., Ste. 240, St. Paul, MN 55114-1840
Provides services and resources to blind and visually impaired.
651-642-0500; TDD 651-642-0506. www.mnssb.or�
Trevilla of Robbinsdale 3130 Grimes Ave. N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Offers skilled medical services and rehabilitation on a short- or long-term basis. 763-588-0771.
United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota 1821 University Ave. W., Ste, 219 South St. Paul, MN 55104
Provides information and education. Loans communication equipment to anyone with a speech disarder.
651-646-7588. www.ucn.or�
VECTOR Program, ISD 287 7008 Northland Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Links special education, vocational education and community agencies to provide transitional services.
763-536-0872. www.district287.or�
Vinland Center 3675 Ihduhapi Road, P.O. Box 308, Lake Independence Loretto, MN 55357
Provides chemical health, employment and community integration for persons with brain injury.
Voice/TDD 763-479-3555. www.vinlandcenter.ore
Vision Loss Resources 1936 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Education, rehabilitation, support and leisure programs for blind and visually impaired people in the 7-county
metro areas. 612-871-2222. www.visionlossresources.com
WorkAbilities, Inc. 7400 Laurel Ave., Golden Valley, MN 55426
Provides day-training services to adults with developmental disabilities.
763-541-1844. www.workabilities.ar�
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TRANSPORTATION
Allina Medical Transportation 167 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102
Specialized medical transportation for the disabled and elderly persons. Specializing in ambulance and special
medical transport where medical support is needed. 651-222-0555. www.allina.com
Five Cities Transportation 4100 Lakeview Ave., Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Transportation for Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, and Robbinsdale residents for personal
and grocery shopping, senior dining and seniar activities. 763-531-1259.
Healtheast Transportation 481 Front Ave., St. Paul, MN 55117
Ambulance and wheelchair transports 24-hours/day 651-232-5893 or 1-800-887-6221.
www.healtheast. or�/transnortation
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners 110 Grand Ave. S., Wayzata, MN 55391
Rides program and medical and special needs transportation for seniors and disabled persons. Serves cities of
Hamel, Long Lake, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth and Wayzata. 952-473-2436.
Maple Grove Transit 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Dial-A-Ride serving Maple Grove and commuter express to and from downtown Minneapolis.
763-493-2200 for Ride Reservations/General Information. 763-494-6005 for Customer Service.
www.ci.maple-�rove.mn.us
Metro Mobility 230 East Sth St. St. Paul, MN 55101
For persons with disabilities, who, because of a disability, are unable to ride the city bus. Reserve up to four
days in advance far best availability. Service Center 651-602-1111; TTY 651-221-9886. www.metrocouncil.or�
Metro Transit 560 6th Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411
The principal transit provider far the Twin Cities metro area. 612-373-3333;
24-Hour automated bus route information for any route: 612-341-4287. www.metrotransit.or�
Plymouth Care and Share Transportation 735 Windemere Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441
Transportation for residents of Plymouth ages 55+; must be ambulatory. Medical appointments, grocery
shopping and seniar activities. Call 2 or more days in advance. 763-541-1761.
Plymouth Metrolink 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447 Express commute service to and from
downtown Minneapolis. 763-509-5521. www.ci.plvmouth.mn.us
Plymouth Dial-A-Ride 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447 Shared ride system to anywhere in
Plymouth, Ridgedale, K-Mart in New Hope, Golden Valley Center and downtown Wayzata. Reserve up to 5
days in advance.763-559-5057.
PRISM Express 730 Florida Ave. S., Golden Valley, MN 55422
Provides curb-to-curb transportation service to individuals in Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, New Hope,
Plymouth (Eastern) and Robbinsdale. 763-529-1350. www.nrismmpls.com
PRISM's Project Family Car 730 Florida Ave. S., Golden Valley, MN 55422
Provides reliable vehicles to qualifying families through zero-interest loans in Hennepin County.
I 763-529-1350. www.nrismmnls.com
PRISM's Way to Work 730 Florida Ave. S., Golden Valley, MN 55422
Provides reliable vehicles to qualifying families in Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale through
low-income loans up to $4,000.00 763-529-1350.
PRISM's Auto Garage is available to service cars, must be referred through a social service case worker.
Social Service Case worker needs to call: 763-450-4307 to refer to the Auto Garage.
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INDEX
-A- Care Break Adult Day Program/Minnesota Masonic
AChance to Grow ...................................................18, 39 Home........................................................................ 35
A+Home Care, Inc .................................................18, 35 Casa De Esperanza 28
AARP, North Hennepin County, Chapter No. 1370......37 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and
AccessAbility, Inc ........................................................39 Minneapolis 28
Accessible Space, Inc ...................................................39 Catholic Eldercare 35
Adult Basic Education .....................................................4 CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Program,
Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language Inc.) 6, 36
(ESL/GED) .............................................................3, 4 CEAP HandyWorks 6, 36
Adult Basic Education/English Language Learners Center For Families 28
(ELL/GED) .................................................................4 Center for Victims of Torture 28
Adventures in Fathering ................................................13 Centre for Asians and Pacific Islanders
Ad vocating Change Together, Inc .................................39 (CAPI).......................................................... 10, 13, 28
African American Family Services .....................1, 13, 25 CAPI Food Shelf...................................................... 10
African Assistance Program ....................................10, 28 Centro Food Shelf......................................................... 28
Al-Anon/Alateen .......................................................1, 25 Centro Legal 13, 22, 28
Alcoholics Anonymous Service Office .....................1, 25 Champlin Family Place......................................... 3, 9, 14
Alexandra House, Inc .....................................................6 Champlin Medical Center............................................. 18
Allina Behavioral Health Services ................................25 Champlin Parks and Recreation.................................... 36
Allina Medical Clinics ...................................................18 Child and Family Psychological Services..................... 25
Allina Medical Transportation .......................................42 Children Family Adult Services Department
Alternative Health Care Plans .......................................21 �CFASD).................................................................... 1
Ambassador Good Samaritan Center .............................35 Children's Dental Services (CDS).................... 13, 18, 34
American Heart Association ...................................18, 39 Children's Hospital and Clinics.............................. 18, 32
American Red Cross ........................................................6 Children's Specialty Clinics 18, 32
Annex Teen Clinic ...................................6, 13, 18, 25, 32 Chrysalis 1, 13, 22, 25
Arc Hennepin-Carver ....................................................39 City of Champlin 17
ARK Counseling of Plymouth l CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio).... 29
Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter ..................39 Colonial Club Senior Adult Day Program.................... 35
Asian Women United ....................................................28 Community Corner......................................................... 9
Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women in Community Education Programs 3, 4
Minnesota .................................................................28 Community Involvement Programs.............................. 39
Assured Access ..............................................................21 Community Mediation Services, Inc. 13, 22
Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Community University Health Care Center
Division....................................................................22 �CUHCC) 32
_B_ Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota
Better Business Bureau ..................................................22
(CSCM) 29
Beyond the Barriers .......................................................28
Coon Rapids Medical Center 18
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities .....13 Copperfield Hill 35
Bosnian Women's Network .....................................13, 28 Corcoran Senior Group................................................. 36
Boy Scouts of America, Northern Star Council ............13 Council on Crime and Justice 6, 22
Brain Injury Association of Minnesota ..........................39 Counseling Center of Neighborhood Involvement
Breaking Free Program (NIP).......................................................... 25
................................28
Bridge for Runaway Youth, Inc., The .................6, 13, 25 Counseling Clinic, Inc., The 1, 25
Brookdale Service Center ..........................................7 10 Country Villa Assisted Living 35
Brooklyn Center Community Activities and Recreation Courage Center 14, 39
Services Dept ............................................................16 Covenant Village of Golden Valley.............................. 35
Brooklyn Center Senior Adult Program, Recreation Cradle of Hope 6, 10
Department Crisis Connection...................................... 1, 6, 14, 25, 29
..............................36
Brooklyn Park Human Relations Committee ...............31 CROSS (Christians Reaching Out in Social Service) 6
Brooklyn Park Recreation Parks Department......16, 36 Crown Medical Center 18, 32
Brooklyn Peacemaker Center ........................................13 Crystal Care Center....................................,.................. 35
Crystal Human Rights Commission 31
Crystal Lake Good Samaritan Center 35
Calvary Center Cooperative ..........................................35 Crystal Parks and Recreation Department 17, 37
Camp Fire USA, Minnesota Council .............................13
CAPSH (Community Action Partnership of Suburban Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 39
Hennepin) .......................................................6, 10, 22
Dayton Senior Center 37
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INDEX
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services-Metro, Site Address Healtheast Transportation 42
.................................................................................39 Helping Us Grow (HUG).............................................. 15
Delta P1ace .....................................................................25 Hennepin Care 18
Dental Clinic, University of Minnesota ...................21, 34 Hennepin County............................................................ 7
Division of Indian Work ................................................29 Attorney's Office 22
Domestic Abuse Project ....................................14, 22, 25 Attorney's Office,
Domestic Violence Hotline .............................................6 Domestic Abuse Service Center.......................... 22
Dover Hill Apartments and Town homes .....................37 Bar Association,
Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota ..................39 Lawyer Referral and Information Service........... 22
—E— Community Health Dept 15, 16, 18
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) ..............3, 14 Conciliation Court.................................................... 22
ISD ll Anoka-Hennepin 3, 14 Developmental Disabilities 40
ISD 279 Osseo 3, 14 Economic Assistance Dept................................... 7, 10
ISD 281 Robbinsdale 3, 14 Family and Children's Mental Health Center 26
ISD 286 Brooklyn Center 3, 14 General Information/Referral..................................... 7
School Readiness Preschool Classes 3, 14 Health Assessment Promotion (HAP)............ 18, 32
School Readiness Preschool Program 3, 14 Human Services Public Health Dept........................ 20
Elim Transitional Housin ,,,,,,22 Mental Health Center 26
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Employment Action Center (EAC) ...............................11 Office of Multi-Cultural Services 29
Energy Assistance Program .......................................6, 10 Veteran's Service 10
_F_ Hennepin County Medical Center
Fairview Behavioral Services ..........................................1
(HCMC) 7, 18, 26, 32
Fairview Recovery and Behavioral Services .................26
Acute Psychiatric Services 26
Fairview University Medical ...................................18, 32 Crisis Intervention Center 7
Families Moving Forward .........................................6, 29 Hennepin Care North 32
Family and Children's Service, North Hennepin.....14, 26 Hennepin Technical College 3
Family Literacy Program Even Start ...............................3
Hillcrest of Wayzata A Senior Campus 35
HIRED...................................................................... 3 10
Family Networks, Inc .............................................14, 27 Hmong American Mutual Assistance Assoc. 29
OPENProgram ...................................................14, 27
REAL Program .......14, 27 Hmong American Partnership (HAP)........................... 29
29
Hmong Cultural Center
Family Resources ............................................................9
Fare For All Food And Resource Exchan e Home Free 7
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FGI World .....................................................................29 Home Free Community Programs 7
Five Cities Transportation .................42 Home Line 23
Forever Young Seniors of the Northwest Area ............37 HOME Northwest (Household Outside Maintenance
Fraser Child and Family Center .........................14, 26, 40 for Elderly)........................................................... 7, 37
....18 Homeward Bound, Inc 40
Fremont Clinic P Y
Ho kins Minnetonka Famil Resource Center 9
GAP for Runaway Youth ...C.' Housing Link 23
..........................................15 Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center.................... 3, 10
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare .......................40
Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis ...................15 32, 34
Golden Valley Good Samaritan Center Indian Health Board...............................................
..........35
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission ..................32 Intercongregation Communities Association (ICA) 7
Golden Valley Parks and Recreation Department .........17 Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners
Golden Valley Senior Program .....................................37 (IOCP)........................................:......................... 7, 42
Greater Minnea olis Crisis Nurse International Diabetes Center 19
p ry ..........................7, 15 International Institute ofMinnesota....................... ......29
Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association ..................15 International Self-Reliance Agency for Women (ISAW)
Green Central Community Clinic .................................32
-H- 29
ISD 11 Anoka-Hennepin 3
H.O.M.E. (Household and Outside Maintenance for
Elderl ISD 279 Osseo-Maple Grove 4
y......................................................................37 ISD 281 Robbinsdale...................................................... 4
Habitat for Humanity, Twin Cities ................................24 ISD 286 Brooklyn Center 4
Hanover Area Food Shelf
...........................7 ISD 287................................. 4
Hanover Golden Age Senior Club ................................37 J
Hazelden Center far Youth and Families ..................1, 15
H e a d S t a rt 3 Jewish Family and Children's Service.................... 15, 26
Health and Wellness Program Serving Deaf and Hard of K
Hearing People .........................................................40 Korean Service Center.................................................. 29 I
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-L- -N-
La Clinica en Lake .........................................................33 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Minnesota
Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota ............................30 (NAMI-MN} 26
Law Clinic, University of Minnesota ............................24 National Ataxia Foundation.......................................... 40
Learning Disabilities Association ....................................4 National Multiple Sclerosis, Minnesota Chapter 40
Legal Aid Society ..........:.........................................23, 30 NEAR (North Suburban Emergency Assistance
Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners ......................23 Program) 7
Legal Rights Center, Inc ................................................23 Neighborhood HealthCare Network 21
Living Free Recovery Services ........................................1 New Hope Human Rights Commission........................ 32
Loftus Care Provider, Inc ..............................................19 New Hope Parks and Recreation Department......... 17, 37
Love Lines Crisis Center .................................................7 North Hennepin Community College 4
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ...............10, 15, 26 North Memorial Family Physicians 33
Lutheran Social Service, Housing Services ...................23 North Memorial Medical Center................................... 19
—M— North Memorial Medical Center Clinics 19
Maple Grove Medical Center ........................................18 Broadway U of M Family Practice Clinic................ 19
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Department .....17, 37 Brooklyn Park Family Physicians 19
Maple Grove Transit ......................................................42 Elk River Family Physicians.................................... 19
Maranatha Care Center ..................................................35 Golden Valley Family Physicians............................ 19
Marie Sandvik Shelter ..................................................30 Minnetonka Physicians 19
Medical Assistance ..................................................19, 21 Plymouth Internal Medicine..................................... 19
Mental Health Association of Minnesota ......................26 North Memorial Medical Center, Lifeline 19, 37
Mercy Hospital ..............................................................19 North Park Plaza Apartments 36
Methodist Hospital ........................................................19 North Psychology Clinic............................................... 26
North Side Life Care Center .........................................20
Metro HRA ....................................................................23
Metro Mobility ..............................................................42 North Vista Education Center...................................4, 15
Metro Transit .................................................................42 NorthPoint Health and Wellness Mental Health Center
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Senior Linkage (Formerly Pilot City) 20, 26, 33, 34
Line...........................................................................37 Northwest YMCA.......__................................................ 16
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) ...40 Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)....... 38
I Minneapolis American Indian Center ............................30 NW Family Services Collaborative 16
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights ......................30
Minnesota African Women's Association (MAWA) ...30 On-Belay Halfway House 2
j Minnesota AIDS Project ................................................33 Oromo Community Center........................................... 30
Minnesota Care ........................................................19, 21 Osseo Gardens Assisted Living 36
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women .................7, 30 Osseo Senior Center 38
Minnesota Council of Churches, Refugees Services .....30 —P—
Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic PACER Center, Inc 4, 33, 40
Development, Rehabilitation Services ......................10 Parents in Cominunity Action, Inc. (PICA).................... 3
Minnesota Dept. of Veterans' Affairs ...............11, 19, 23 Park Avenue Family Practice 33
Minnesota Division of Rehabilitation Park Nicollet Clinic 20
Services Branch ........................................................40 Partners in Pediatrics, Ltd............................................. 20
Minnesota Ethnic Resource Directory ...........................29 Pastor Paul's Mission 7
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency .............................23 pzople Serving People Inc. 8, 30
Minnesota Literacy Council ......................................4, 30 Perspectives Family Center, Inc. 16, 23, 27
Minnesota Masonic Home North Ridge ........................36 Planned Parenthood of Minnesota/South Dakota 20, 33
Minnesota Senior Federation .........................................37 Plymouth Care and Share Transportation..................... 42
Minnesota State Department of Human Rights .............30 Plymouth Dial-A-Ride.................................................. 42
Minnesota Tenants Union ..............................................23 Plyinouth Metrolink...................................................... 42
Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency ..........................15, 19 Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department 17
Minnesota Workforce Center ........................................11 plymouth Senior Program............................................. 38
Hennepin North 11 Portico Healthnet 20, 33
North Minneapolis 11 PPL Industries............................................................... 11
Mission Care Detox Center .............................................1 Prairie Lodge, The, Assisted Living at Earle Brown Farm
MissionLodge .................................................................1 36
Mission Nursing Home ....................................................2 PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) 8, 38
Mosaic Youth Center .....................................................15 PRISM Express.................................................. 38, 42
Mothers and Children Program (MAC) .........................15 PRISM's Auto Garage 42
PRISM's Project Family Car 42
PRISM's Way to Work ............................................42
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INDEX
Project P.E.A.C.E ................:..........................................8 STEP (St. Louis Park Emergency Program)................... 8
Psychological and Counseling Services ........................27 Sub Saharan African Youth and Family Services... 21, 31
—ft— Suburban Pathways 11
Rape and Sexual Abuse Center of Neighborhood Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) 27
Involvement Program ...........................................8, 27 Sustainable Resources Center....................................... 23
Red Door Clinic ....................................................:..20, 33 —T—
Regions Hospital ...........................................................40 Therapy Institute of Minnesota..................................... 27
RESOURCE Inc. (Employment Action Center).......:....11 Town Hall Head Start 3
Rise, Inc .................................................................:.1 l, 40 TreeHouse..........._......................................................... 16
Robbinsdale Area Redesign ...........................................16 Trevilla of Golden Valley............................................. 36
Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission .....................32 Trevilla of Robbinsdale 41
Robbinsdale Parks and Recreation Department...:...17, 38 Turning Point 16
—S— —U—
Salvation Army, The .......................:.........................8, 31 United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota............................. 41
Minneapolis Citadel Office 8, 31 United Way 211 (formerly First Call for Help) 8, 31
NorthOffice 31 Unity Hospital............................................................... 19
Social Services 31 Uptown Community Clinic..................................... 21, 34
Social Services, Northbrook Office 8 US Immigration and Naturalization Service................. 31
Senior Community Services ................:........................38
Senior Day Care, Assisted Living and Home Care VECTOR Program, ISD 287 5, 41
Services .........................:..............:............................35 Victory At Home, Inc. 38
Senior Housing, Inc .................................................23, 38 Vietnamese Minnesotans Association 31
Senior Programs ...........................................................36 Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota.................... 31
Senior Transportation Program ....................................38 Vinland National Center........................................... 2, 41
Sexual Violence Center .............................................8, 27 Vision Loss Resources..................................................41
Sharing Caring Hands 20, 34 Volunteers of America (VOA),
Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute .......................20, 41 Mental Health Clinics 27
Social Security Administration ................................1 l, 38 _W_
Sojourner Project, Inc 8
WAND Women Achievin New Directions 5, 11
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Somali Mai Community of Minnesota, Inc ..................31 Washburn Child Guidance Center
Somali Services in Minnesota .......................................31 Northwest Office...................................................... 27
Somalian Women's Association ...................................31 WeCan (Western Communities Action Network) 8
Southeast Asian Community Council ............................31 Wellness Connection 33
Southeast Asian Health Services, Inc. ......:................33
West Health 18
Southside Community Clinic ...................................20, 33 WIC (Women, Infants and Children)............................ 16
Southside Community Dental Clinic .......................20, 34 Widowed Persons Service 38
Spectrum Community Health, Inc ................................21 WINGS (Women Involved in New Growth and Success)
St. David's Child Deuelopment and Fainily
11
Services 16, 27
Women in Transition 5 11
Building Blocks Program 16 Women of Nations........................................................ 31
Family Options Program 16 WorkAbilities, Inc. 41
t. Davi s Teen Pregnancy Support Program 16 Woven Hearts 36
St. Mary's Health Clinics ...................................:....21, 33
St. Therese, Inc .............................................................36
STAR (A System of Technology to Achieve Results) 1'MCA, Point Northwest for Runaway Youth.......... 9, 16
Program ..12, 41 Youth Enrichment........................................................... 4
State Services for the Blind .............:.......................12, 41
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City -Council Agenda Item No. 9a
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk r
DATE: July 8 2008
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending Sections 11-107 and 11-110 of the City Code of
Ordinances Relating to Liquor Licenses
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Citp Council consider adaption of An Ordinance Amending Sections
11-107 and 11-110 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to Liquor Licenses.
Background:
At its June 9, 2008, meeting, the Brooklyn Center City Council approved first reading of An
Ordinance Amending Sections 11-107 and 11-110 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to
Liquor Licenses.
The second reading and Public Hearing are scheduled for July 14, 2008. Notice of Public
Hearing was published in the Brooklyn Center Sun-Post newspaper on June 19, 2008. If
adopted, effective date will be August 23, 2008.
Budget Issues:
There are no budget issues to consider.
I COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City C1erk Q� ��/f Q�
DATE: June 2, 2008
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending Sections 11-107 and 11-110 of the City Code of
Ordinances Relating to Liquor Licenses
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of first reading of An Ordinance
Amending Sections 11-107 and 11-110 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to Liquor
Licenses and set second reading and Public Hearing for July 14, 2008.
Background:
Section Il -107
In 2006 the City Council amended the City's liquor code to provide for the issuance of an off-
sale license to a brewer who manufactures less than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor in a year. The
City currently licenses one brewer, Surly Brewing Co., 4811 Dusharme Drive.
Omar Ansari, owner of Surly Brewing Co, has submitted a request to the City to obtain a
temporary on-sale liquor license to hold a social event in September 2008. Minn. Stat.
§340A.404, Subd. 10, paragraph (c) authorizes municipalities to issue such licenses and is
outlined below:
(c) The governing body of a municipaliry may issue to a brewer who manufactures fewer than
3,500 barrels of malt liquor in a year a temporary license for the on-sale of intoxicating liquor in
connection with a social event within the municipality sponsored by the brewer. The terms and
conditions specifted for temporary licenses under paragraph (a) shall apply to a license issued
under this paragraph, except that the requirements of section 340A.409, subdrvisions 1 to 3a
shall apply to the license.
The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 340A, as it may be amended from time to time,
have been adopted by reference and were made part of the City's liquor ordinance as if set out in
full. Section 11-107 identifies the specific types of liquor licenses the City may issue. It is
recommended that the provisions for authorizing issuance of a temporary on-sale liquor license
to a brewer who manufactures fewer than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor in a yeax be added to
Section 11-107 of the City Code of Ordinances.
Section 11-11 D
In 2006 the City Council adopted a revised liquor co e. e entire liquor code was simplified
and sections that served no purpose were removed. The City Council authorizes the issuance of
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Council Item Memorandum
June 2, 2008
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on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses by Class, which is determined by the percentage of revenue
derived from the serving of food for consumption on the premises. In order to determine the
Class liquor license renewal for which an establishment would qualify, the owner of the
establishment must submit a statement indicating the percentage of revenue from total gross
sales and total food sales. In a recent review of the City's liquor code, it was determined that the
requirement that a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) prepare and authorize the statement was
inadvertently removed from the liquor code in the 2006 revision. It is recommended that the
requirement for a CPA to prepare and authorize the total gross sales and total food sales be added
back into the liquor code.
Budget Issues:
There are no budget issues to consider; however, establishing the temporary on-sale intoxicating
liquor license for brewers who manufacture fewer than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor in a year
would create revenue for the City.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 14th day of July 2008 at 7 p.m. or
as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Paxkway, to
consider An Ordinance Amending Sections 11-107 and 11-110 of the City Code of Ordinances
Relating to Liquor Licenses.
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in
advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 763-569-3300 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 11-107 AND 11-110 OF THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 11-107 of the City Code of Ordinances is hereby amended
in the following manner:
Section 11-107. TYPES OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND PERMITS. The following are
the types of Liquor licenses and permits that may be issued by the City pursuant to this
Chapter:
6. Temporarv On-Sale Intoxicatin� Livuor License. This license may be
issued only upon receiving the approval from the Commissioner of Public
Safety. The license may be issued only in connection with a social event
within the city that is sponsored by a club or charitable, religious, or other
nonprofit organization that has existed for at least three years or to a
brewer who manufactures fewer than 3.500 barrels of malt liouor in a
vear. The license may authorize the sale of intoxicating liquor to be
consumed on the Premises for not more than three consecutive days, and
the City shall issue no more than twelve days' worth of tsmporary licenses
to any one organization or for any one location within a 12-month period.
The temporary license may authorize the sale of intoxicating liquor to be
consumed on Premises other than Premises the licensee owns or
permanently occupies. The temporary license may provide that the
licensee may contract for intoxicating liquor catering services with the
holder of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued by any
municipality.
ORDINANCE NO.
Section 2. Section 11-110 of the City Code of Ordinances is hereby amended
in the following manner:
Section 11-110. LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES; PRO R.ATA.
Subdivision 3. Renewal License Fees. Renewal license applications shall be filed
by November l of the preceding license year, and renewal fees shall be paid in
full at the time of application for renewal. At the earliest nracticable time after
application is made for renewal of an On-Sale Intoxicatina LiQUOr License or On-
Sale Wine License, and in anv event prior to the time that the annlication is
considered bv the Citv Council. the annlicant shall file with the Citv Mana�er's
desi�nee a statement nrenared bv a Certified Public Accountant that shows the,
1 r s sales and the total food sales of the restaurant for the twelve month
tota os
neriod immediatelv nrecedin$ the date for filin� renewal annlications. A foreign
corporation shall file a current Certificate of Autharitv. If, in the judgment of the
City Council, good and sufficient reason is shown by the applicant for failure to
file for a renewal within the time provided, the City Council may, if the other
provisions of this Chapter are complied with, grant the application. A late
renewal charge set by City Council resolution shall be applied to renewal license
applications that are submitted after November 1. All license and investigation
fees shall be paid into the general fund of the Gity.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days
following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 2008.
Mayar
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
(c*r��� indicates matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
'%�3:,
Thursday, April 10, 2008,
Dear Sir or Madam,
Surty Brewing Company would iike to have an event at the brewerr on the date of September 13 2008.
It would be an outdoor event in our parking lot and inside the building. We would like to be able to sell
beer to the attendees as giving away beer for free gets a little exp�nsive! I am aware that there are a
number of requirements put forth by the city that we must meet, whicn we will gladly do so.
I am inquiring if we can obtain a temporary on-sale license as outli�,eu in MN Statute 340A.404, Subd.
10, paragraph (c):
(cJ The governing body of a municipality may issue to a brewer who manufactures fewer
than 3,500 barrels of malt liquor in a year a temporary license for the on-sale of intoxicating
liquor in connection with a social event within the municipality sponsored by the brewer. The
terms and conditions specified for temporary licenses under paragraph (aJ shall apply to a license
issued under this paragraph, except that the requirements of section 340A.409, subdivisions
1 to 3a, shall apply to the license.
I inquire as the latest version of the city's liquor ordinance includes the provision of Adoption of
State Law by Reference.
Sincerel
Omar Ansasri
President
481 I Dusharme Drive Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 te1 763.535.3330 fax 763.535.2708 www.surlybrewing.com
City Council Agenda Item No. 9b
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk
DATE: July 8, 2008
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2006-03 Regarding Council Salaries for
2009-2010
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of An Ordinance Amending
Ordinance No. 2006-03 Regarding Council Salaries for 2009-2010.
Background:
At its June 9, 2008, meeting, the Brooklyn Center City Council approved first reading of An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2006-03 Regarding Council Salaries for 2009-2010.
The second reading and Public Hearing are scheduled for July 14, 2008. Notice of Public
Hearing was published in the Brooklyn Center Sun-Post newspaper on June 19, 2008. If
adopted, effective date will be August 23, 2008.
Budget Issues:
There are no budget issues to consider.
City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Curt Boganey
DATE: June 5, 2008
SUBJECT: Mayor and Council Salaries 2009 and 2010
Recommendation:
The Financial Commission recommends a salary adjustment of 2% in 2009 and 2010 for the
positions of Mayor and City Council member.
Background:
City Council Policy 2.2 establishes policies and procedures for establishing total compensation
for elected officials. In accordance with this policy the City Manager prepared the required
report which was submitted to the Financial Commission for review.
The Financial Commission met on May 1, 2008 and made a finding that the current
compensation of the City Council and Mayor relative to the agreed upon comparison cities is
about 110% and �108% above the median respectively. Given these findings and all other
considerations, the Commission has recommended a 2% increase for City Council and Mayor
Compensation in 2009 and a 2% increase in 2010
Budget Issues:
These adjustments if approved will be effective in the 2009 and 2010 budget years. The 2009
budget will increase by $891. The 2010 budget will increase by $907.
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6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number
Broohlyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
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vemorandum
Date: 6 May 2008
To: Mayor Tim Wilison
From: Mark Nemec, Chair, Financial Commission
Re: Mayor and City Council wages for 2009 and 2010
The Financial Commission met on Thursday, May 1, 2008 to discuss the compensation for
the Mayor and City Council Members of Brooklyn Center. The Commission is required to
consider the compensation levels for the Mayor and Council every two years under City
Council Code of Policies Section 2.05(3)(C).
The attached chart was presented giving comparable wages for the Comparison Cities
named in the Council's policy. These showed the Mayor and Council currently above the
average and median in comparison to others.
The Commission also discussed the time and effort put into the jobs of being Mayor or being
a Council Member. It was pointed out that besides the 24 semi-monthly meetings of the
Council there are also 12 special session of the Council called for studying various issues on
the Council's Meeting Schedule. Each Council member as also assigned to one or more
Commissions as a liaison member which requires additional monthly or quarterly meetings.
In addition, Council members must prepare for meetings by reviewing materials.
There are also community events and civic functions attended by Brooklyn Center's elected
officials. While the number and type of events varies from member to member, all members
participate in public functions as visible representatives of the City's government.
Finally, the Mayor and Council Members are available to the public through telephone and e-
mail contact. Each month the members of the governing body spend time reading, listening
to, and responding to ideas, concerns and feedback from citizens of the community. All of
these activities together take a significant amount of time, in the opinion of the Commission,
and should be compensated accordingly.
It is recommended, therefore, by unanimous vote of the Financial Commission that the
Mayor and City Council members receive an increase of 2% on their base wage for 2009 and
an additional 2% raise for 2010. The resulting wages would be as follows:
2009 2010
Mayor 11,166 per year 11,389 per year
City Council Member 8,549 per year 8,720 per year
These increases would add a total of 891 to the 2009 budget and an additional 907
beyond the 2009 amount to the 2010 budget.
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Comparative Mayor and Council Wages
Fiscai Years 2005 through 2008 'I
2007 2005 2006 2007 2008
Ciry Population Mayor Council Mayor Council Mayor I Council Mayor I Council
Golden Valley 20,510 11,619 8,696 11,619 8,696 11,619 8,696 11,619 8,696
Mapiewood 36,279 10,983 9,666 11,752 10,343 11,752 10,343 12,302 10,827
Fridley 26,679 9,893 8,074 9,926 8,153 10,213 8,382 10,213 8,382
Richfield 33,667 9,042 7,019 9,313 7,230 9,360 7,266 9,360 7,266
New Hope 20,747 10,672 7,553 10,672 7,553 10,672 7,553 10,672 7,553
Roseville 33,882 9,300 7,020 9,300 7,020 9,300 7,020 9,300 7,020
Crystal 22,595 9,410 7,239 9,410 7,239 9,692 7,456 9,983 7,680
White Bear Lake 24,927 7,680 5,400 7,680 5,400 7,680 5,400 7,680 5,400
Brooklyn Center 28,137 10,522 8,056 10,732 8;217 10,732 8,217 10,947 8,381
Shoreview 25,964 8,376 6,204 8,376 6,204 8,712 6,456 8,712 6,456
Average 9,750 7,493 9,878 7,606 9,973 7,679 10,079 7,766
Median 9,652 7,396 9,668 7,396 9,952 7,504 10,098 7,617
Brooklyn Center as a% of:
Average 107.92% 107.52% 108.65% 108.04% 107.61 107.01 108.61 107.92%
Median 109.01 108.92% 111.01 111.10% 107.84% 109.50°/a 108.41 110.03°/a
Notes:
Fridle� Payment amount is for Councilmember-at-Large. Ward Councilmember receives 7,426. City provides laptop computers.
Golden Vallev: pays per diem of 50 per extra meeting to a maximum of 150 per month.
New Hoae: pays per diem of 25 per EDA meeting, provides laptop computer and DSL service at residence.
Brooklvn Center: Rolled technology reimbursement into base wage in 2000.
Population statistics from LMC 2007 Directory of City Officials
cou agecomp 5/22/2008
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vemorandum
Date: 25 April 2008
To: Financial Commission
From: Curt Boganey, City Mana����
Daniel Jordet, Director of Fiscal Support Services
Re: City Council Compensation for 2009 and 2010
Every other year it is the responsibility of the Financial Commission to review the
City Council's compensation and recommend a compensation level for the
ensuing two years. This was last done in 2006. The Commission must present a
recommendation to the City Manager
In the City Council Code of Policies, section 2.05 deals with City Council
compensation (copy attached). Staff has compiled the comparative
compensation numbers for the Councils in the cities named in the policy.
Graphic comparisons of the 2008 compensation numbers are also included.
In earlier Commission reviews of Council compensation the goal of the
recommendation has been to keep Brooklyn Center's City Council compensation
at or above the median of the comparison cities. The comparison chart indicates
the mean and median levels for both Mayor and Council Members for the past
four years.
In the past, the Chair of the Financial Commission has seen fit to appoint a
subcommittee of the Commission to review these materials and make a
recommendation to the full Commission before passing the recommendation an
to the City Council for its consideration. There is, however, no requirement that
a subcommittee meet to discuss the matter before it is considered by the full
Commission.
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SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES
City Council Code of Policies
2.05 Policy and Procedure on Mayor and Council Member Total Compensation
1. Need for Policy
The. community is entitled to a clearly articulated, written description of the policy and
procedure for establishing the total compensation of local elected officials.
2. Policy
A. Service on the City Council is a civic obligation and an honor. The total
compensation of the Mayor and Council Members should, therefore, not
encourage candidacies based on monetary rather than public service objectives.
However, the compensation of Brooklyn Center elected officials shall be fair and
equitable in order to attract qualified candidates for local elective office.
B. The propriety of the compensation levels of the Mayor and Council Members
shall be evaluated through comparisons with compensation paid to similar
officials within the seven county metropolitan area.
C. The compensation levels of elected officials should be regularly reviewed and
adjusted to ensure compliance with the objectives of this policy and to avoid the
need for drastic or sudden compensation adjustments.
D. Compensation set pursuant to this policy and procedure shall be deemed to be the
total compensation for elected officials of the City with the exception of expense
reimbursement which shall be the same as provided a11 other City employees.
3. Procedure
A. The City Manager shall biennially prepare a compensation report that contains an
analysis of the compensation paid to elected officials of Minneapolis-St. Paul
Area Metropolitan cities having a population within 10,000 of the City of
Brooklyn Center that are generally fully developed Such grouping shall include
the cities of Richfield, Roseville, Maplewood, Fridley, Shoreview, White Bear
Lake, Crystal, New Hope, and Golden Valley, in addition to the City of Brooklyn
Center. The report shall compute the average and median amounts paid to
Mayors and Council Members and correlate survey results to the current
compensation of Brooklyn Center elected City officials. The City Manager shall
assemble such additional information on compensation of City elected officials as
may be.requested to assist the Commission and Council in their review of elected
official's compensation.
B. The City Manager shall submit the compensation report to the City Council and
the Financial Commission prior to June 1, for information pertaining to the
applicable calendar year.
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SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES
City Council Code of Policies
C. The Financial Commission shall biennially review the City Manager's
compensation report and discuss possible budgetary and public perception
impacts of the indicated changes. Prior to July 1 of the same year, the
Commission shall recommend to the City Council that the compensation of the
Mayor and Council Members either remain the same or be changed to some
specific amount in the manner prescribed by law.
D. Consistent with the City Charter, Section 2.07, the Mayar and Council Members
may, after conducting public hearings, set their compensation by ordinance. No
change in compensation shall be in effect until January 1, following the next
succeeding general election.
4. Authority
The authority for establishing compensation for the Mayor and Council Members is
found in Minnesota Statutes 415.11 and the City of Brooklyn Center Charter, Section
2.07.
Reference: City Council Resolution No. 98-91; City Council Minutes 1/10/94
Crry of Brooklyn Center 03/10/08 Page 208
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public heaxing will be held on the 14th day of July 2008 at 7 p.m. or
as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to
consider An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2006-03 Regarding Council Salaries for 2009-
2010.
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in
advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 763-569-3300 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-03 REGARDiNG
COUNCIL SALARIES FOR 2009-2010
THE CITY COiJNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Crty of Brooklyn C
enter Ordinance No. 2006-03, which amended
the amount of the annual salaries to be paid to the Mayor and Council Members to become
effective January 1, 2007, is hereby amended.
Section 2. Effective January 1, 2009, the annual salary for Mayor shall be
$11,166 and the annual salary for Council Members shall be $8,549.
Section 3. Effective January 1, 2010, the annual salary for Mayor shall be
$11,389 and the annual salary for Council Members shall be $8,720.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days
following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
(��ee� indicates matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
City Council Agenda Itern No. 10
No Planning Cornmission Items are scheduled for
this City Cauncil meeting.
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City Council Agenda Item No. lla
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works �g
DATE: June 3, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution Establishing Improvement Project Nos. 2009-05, 06, 07, and 08,
69 Avenue and Shingle Creek Parkway Improvements
Recommendation:
Public Works staff recommends that the Brooklyn Center City Council approve the attached
resolution establishing the 69 Avenue and Shingle Creek Parkway Improvement Project and
ordering the preparation of aproject feasibility report.
Background:
In 2009, the City will be entering the 16 year of its long-range street and utility rehabilitation
program. This program has consisted of a systematic rehabilitation and/or replacement of the City's
aging infrastructure. The program has included the reconstruction of public streets, replacement of
deteriorating water and sanitary sewer facilities, and the construction of new storm sewer and
drainage facilities.
The City's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) includes a 2009 project to rehabilitate segments of
69 Avenue and Shingle Creek Parkway. The extent of the planned project is illustrated on the
atta.ched figure. At this time, staff requests that the City Council establish this 2009 street and utility
improvement project so that investigative engineering work may begin.
The proposed project includes approximately l.l miles of public street along Shingle Creek Parkway
and 69 Avenue. A portion of this roadway was reconstructed in 1993. Unfortunately, the pavement
is deteriorating rapidly and is requiring increased maintenance time and expense to keep the
pavement intact. The pavement structure appears to be experiencing similar material failure as was
noted along West River Road, which was also reconstructed during the early 1990s.
Repairs to the roadway are not technically complicated, but this work will require significant funding
due to the rising cost of bituminous pavement. T'he proposed improvements were originally
estimated to include a simple resurfacing of the pavement when the project was placed on the City's
CIP several years ago. Due to the extent of pavement material failure along the project corridor over
the last two years, the project is now anticipated to include full depth replacement of the pavement
mat along most of the project area. The primary source of funding for the project is through
Municipal State Aid revenues (City's portion of gas tax and other state transportation tax sources).
69` Avenue and Shingle Creek Parkway
Typically, in order for a project to be completed within a specified calendar year, preliminary design
must commence almost one year in advance. This includes initiation of the public notification and
participation process that consists of informing affected property owners; conducting field surveys;
holding public informational meetings; and an extensive amount of information and data collection.
Initial design also includes detailed technical engineering work, underground infrastructure
inspections and assessments, and soiUgeotechnical investigations.
Upon authorization by the City Council, the following actions would take place:
Collect data, including field surveys, traffic counts, and review of maintenance records.
Conduct televised inspections of the sanitary sewers and soiUgeotechnical investigations.
Conduct an initial public informational meeting in November to present initial findings to the
neighborhood, and to gauge public interest in the improvement project.
Prepare a feasibility report for review by the City Council. The City Council could thei�
consider setting a date in February for a project hearing.
To date, the City has completed 62 miles of local street and utility reconstruction since initiating the
Neighborhood Improvement Program. This represents approximately 59 percent of the total local
roadways within Brooklyn Center.
Budget Issues:
The 69 Avenue and Shingle Creek Parkway Improvement project was originally identified for
placement on the City's Capital Improvement Plan in 2006 after staff noted substantial surface
deterioration within isolated sections of the roadway. At that time, the anticipated project length was
approximately 2,600 feet. Bituminous prices in 2006 were at $46 per ton. Today the anticipated
length of roadway needing resurfacing or reconstruction is 5,800 feet. Bituminous prices are
expected to be $55 to $60 per ton in 2009.
The project is listed in the City's CIl' with a preliminary project cost estimate of $295,000. For
several years, most projects on the City's CIP have been completed at or below the projected costs
contained in the CIP. However, the estimated cost for this project is expected to be in the range of
$575,000 to $675,000 due to the factors previously described in this memorandum and the rapid
deterioration of the roadway during the last two years. The estimated cost for preliminary field work
and preparation of a project feasibility report is $25,000.00.
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adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2009-05, 06,
07, AND 08, 69 AVENUE AND SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY STREET AND
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City's Capital Improvements Program identifies specific streets for
proposed infrastructure improvements in 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the scope of proposed improvements
scheduled for construction in 2009 along 69�' Avenue and Shingle Creek Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to begin the process of information gathering
and solicitation of public comments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. Improvement Project Nos. 2009-05, 06, 07, and 08, 69 Avenue and Shingle
Creek Parkway Street and Utility Improvements are hereby established.
2. Staff is directed to begin field work, contact property owners in the
neighborhood to obtain comments and input, and hold public informational
meetings for property owners in the neighborhood where improvements are
proposed.
3. The City Engineer shall prepare a proj ect feasibility report for review by the
City Council in February 2009.
4. Estimated project costs for preliminary field work and geotechnical
investigations are listed below and the associated revenue for said expenses
shall be derived from the Municipal State Aid Construction Fund.
COST AMOUNT
Field Survey 4,500.00
Prelim Engineering 9,500.00
Geotechnical/Drainage Investigation 11,000.00
Estimated costs 25,000.00
RESOLUTION NO.
Julv 14. 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
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r n the followin voted in favor t e
and upon vote bemg taken the eo g
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City Council Agenda Item No. llb
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works �R�
DATE: July 5, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1, Improvement Project Nos. 2007-
Ol, 02, 03, 04, Freeway Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway Street and
Utility Improvements
Recommendation:
Public Works staff recommends that the Brooklyn Center City Council consider the attached
resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for Improvement Project Nos. 2007-01, 02, 03 and 04,
Freeway Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway Street and Utility Improvements.
Background:
On May 14, 2007 the City Council awarded a contract to Hardrives Construction, Inc. of
Rogers, Minnesota for street and utility improvements along Freeway Boulevard, 65`
Avenue and Shingle Creek Parkway. Hardrives has nearly completed the project and is
currently focusing on some last remaining punch list repairs. Staff anticipates that this
project will be completed and ready for final acceptance in August 2008.
Over the course of construction, two additional work items were necessary to address
unanticipated construction issues. These additional work items are itemized on the attached
Change Order No. 1 and summarized below.
1. The first change order item was encountered when the Contractor discovered a sink
hole within 65 Avenue near the intersection of Bryant Avenue. City staff directed
Hardrives to excavate the road and discovered a leaking storm sewer connection that
had undermined the roadway. Hardrives repaired the storm sewer and backfilled the
void space under the road.
2. The second item involved the installation of one additional manhole structure along the
sanitary sewer within Freeway Blvd/65 Avenue. The original contract involved
replacing segments of sanitary sewer along 65` Avenue. During excavation of the sewer,
staff directed the Contractor to install one additional sanitary sewer manhole along the
mainline sewer to minimize future excavation within the intersection of Dupont Avenue
and 65 Avenue. Excavation within this intersection tends to be highly disruptive and
costly due to traffic volumes and the presence of several underground utility lines.
Change Order No. 1 is the first change order for the project and will likely be the only Change
Order for this job. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $8,050 represents less than one (1)
percent of the original contract amount.
Improvement Project 2007-01 Change Order No. 1
Bud et Issues:
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The attached resolution approves Change Order No. 1 for the project. The original contract
amount is $1,427,782.41. The change order would increase the contact amount by
$8,050.00. The change order amount is well within the contingency funds that were reserved
for the proj ect by the City Council in May 2007.
Improvement Project 2007-01 Change Order No. 1
City of Brooklyn Center
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Contractor: Hardrives Inc. May 19, 2008
Address: 4475 Quiram Drive
Rogers, MN 55374
Project: Freevvay Boulevard and Shingle Creek Parkway
Street and Utility Improvements
Improvement Project No. 2007-01, 02, 03 and 04
Contract No. 2007-A
The following items were not included in the unit price praposal form, but deemed to be necessary to
complete the project according to the intended design. In accordance with the terms of this Contract, the
Contractor is hereby authorized and instructed to perform the work as altered by the following provisions.
1. Install Sanitary Manhole West of Dupont and 65th
All labor, materials, and equipment necessary to furnish and install one (1) precast concrete
sanitary sewer manhole at a location 122' west of the 65`�' Avenue and Dupont Avenue intersection.
Total Est. Cost: $4,125.00
Z. Sink Hole Repair at Intersection of 65` Avenue and Bryant
All labor, materials and equipment necessary to excavate the existing storm sewer, repair an
existing joint leak and perform such work as necessary to fill and compact the road to allow
bituminous paving.
Total Est. Cost: $3,925.00
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 $8,050.00
Original Contract Amount 1,427,782.41
Change Order No. 1 8,050.00
Revised Contract Amount 1,435,832.41
CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIME
T'he Contract completion date is not chan�ed due to the items noted above.
Page 1 of 2
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Accepted: HARDRIVES INC Approved: CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
By By�
Contractor's Authorized Representative City Manager
Date: Date:
By:
Director of Public Works
Date:
Page 2 of 2
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. l, IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NOS. 2007-01, 02, 03 AND 04, CONTRACT 2007-A, FREEWAY
BOULEVARD AND SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY STREET AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Ciry of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, Hardrives, Inc. of Rogers, Minnesota was instructed to complete additional work as
itemized on Change Order No. 1 for Contract 2007-A; and
WHEREAS, said additional work was not included in the original Contract, but was
deemed necessary to properly complete construction for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that Change Order No.1 in the amount of $8,050.00 for Contract 2007-
A is hereby approved. The revised contract amount shall be as follows:
$1 427 782.41
Origmal Contract Amount
Change Order No. 2 8.050.00
Revised Contract Amount 1,435,832.41
Julv 14, 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
City Council Agenda Item No. 11c
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
FROM: Todd Blomstrom, Director of Public Works
DATE: July 5, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution Amendin S ecial Assessment Levy Roll Nos. 17074 and 17075
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to Provide for the Deferment of Special Assessments
Recommendation:
Public Works staff recommends that the Brooklyn Center City Council consider the attached
resolution approving the amendment of Special Assessment Levy Roll Nos. 17074 and 17075 to
provide for the deferment of Special Assessments.
Background:
On February 11, 2008, the City Council by Resolution 2008-17 approved Special Assessment
Nei hborhood Street and Storm
Levy Nos. 17074 and 17075 for the 2008 Residential Area g
attached resolution amends the res ective lev rolls to rovide for
Dramage Improvements. The p Y P
the deferment of special assessments on three properties where qualifying persons are eligible
because they are at least 65 years of age or older and whose household meets certain financial
characteristics.
The City of Brooklyn Center calculates and levies special assessments in accordance with
Section 2.10 of the City Council Code of Policies. This document outlines the process and
procedures within the City's Special Assessment Policy for funding of public improvement
projects. Subsection 4 of the Special Assessment Policy provides for a program to defer a
portion of the special assessments for qualifying persons under the provisions of Minnesota
Statutes 435.193 through 435.195. A copy of subsection 4 of the Special Assessment Policy is
attached to this memorandum.
The City has received three applications for deferment of special assessments that meet the
required standards to qualify under the attached Special Assessmerit Policy standards. These
properties are located at 6842 Regent Avenue North, 6812 Toledo Avenue North, and 5319 67th
Avenue North. The applicants have provided Income Tax documentation meeting "very low
income" limits established by HUD.
Budget Issues:
The proposed special assessment deferments for the three properties total $9,246.00. The total
amount of special assessments previously levied for the project totals $1,010,106.00. The net
e deferments
reduction in short-term ro'ect revenue of less than one percent due to the propos d
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does not create a substantial fundin concern based on an analysis of the project costs to date.
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Improvement Project 2007-01 Change Order No. 1
SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES
City Council Code ofPolicies
4. Assessment Deferral Program
There shall exist a program to defer a portion of the special assessments of qualifyirig
persons under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 435.193 through 435.195. Said
program shall defer the payment of a portion of certified special assessments by property
owners who are at least 65 years of age or older or who are retired due to permanent and
total disability whose households meet certain financial characteristics.
A. Eligibility
1. The property upon which the assessment is deferred must be homesteaded;
2. The property is owned by a person at least 65 years of age on January lst
of the year in which payment of the first installment of the subject
assessme�t levy is due; or is owned by a person who is retired due to
permanent arid total disability.
3. The applicant must have a"financial hardship" defined as:
a. An annual income for the applicant's household size which is at or
below the "Very Low Income" limit established annually by HUD
for the Minneapolis and St. Paul Metropolitan Area; and
b. The aggregate total of special assessment installments from
previously existing special assessment levies plus the first year of
the current levy will exceed 1 1/2 percent of the applicant's annual
income.
B. Calculation
1. The portion of the current Ievy which will be deferred will be that portion
of the levy against the applicant's property which requires a first year
instaliment payment which, when added to the applicant's annual
payments from previously existing special assessment levies, would result
in an aggregate total of special assessment installments totaling more than
1 1/2 percent of the applicant's annual income. The portion of the current
levy which can be paid without aggregating total installments above 1 1/2
percent of the applicant's annual income shall not be deferred.
2. Special assessments levied due to the applicant's failure-to-pay charges for
City services or failure to comply to City codes (i.e. delinquent utility
assessments, assessments for weed removals, assessments for nuisance
abatement, etc.) shall not be deferred, and installment payments for
existing levies for such services shall not be included in calculating the
m�imum 1 1/2 percent aggregate payment.
Ciry of Brooklyn Center 08/14/06 Page 218
SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES
City Council Code of Policies
C. Interest
Simple interest at the rate of that particular assessment levy shall be added to the
deferred assessment, calculated from the date interest started to accrue on the
original levy (usually the October 1 immediately following the certification date)
to the date of payment of the deferred portion of the assessment.
D. Termination
The option to defer the payment of special assessments shall terminate and all
amount accumulated plus applicable interest, shall become due upon the
occurrence of one of the following events:
1. The death of the owner, provided that the spouse is otherwise not eligible
for the b�enefits.
2. The sale, transfer, or subdivision of the property or any part thereof.
3. If the property should for any reason lose its homestead status.
4. The City Council determines that a hardship no longer exists.
Reference: City Council Resolution Nos. 2005-17; 2001-122; 2000-195; 97-214; 97-118; 94-
274; 93-49; 90-138; 90-137; 85-34; 84-175; 83-190; 82-226; 81-244; 80-292
Ciry ofBrooklyn Center 08/14/06 Page 219
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY ROLL NOS. 17074
AND 17075 TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council
has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed Special Assessment Levy Nos.
17074 and 17075 for the 2008 Residential Area Neighborhood Street and Storm Drinage
Improvements, Improvement Project Nos. 2008-01 and 2008-02; and
WHEREAS, Special Assessment Levy Nos. 17074 and 17075 were approved by the City
Council on February 11, 2008, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a program to defer a portion of the special
assessments of qualifying persons who are at least 65 years of age or older or who are retired due to
permanent and total disability when said households meet certain financial characteristics.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that the following properties are eligible to defer a portion of their special
assessment for Improvement Project Nos. 2008-01 and 2008-02, therefore amending Levy Nos.
17074 and 17075 as noted below.
Special Assessment Levy No.17074 is hereby amended to reduce the previous amount
of $3,300.00 to the new amount of:
Levy Deferred Interest
PID No. Amount Amount Rate
33-119-21-11-0088 $884.61 $2,415.39 6.0
33-119-21-12-0007 $841.54 $2,458.46 6.0
33-119-21-12-0051 $1,061.54 $2,238.46 6.0
Special Assessment Levy No.17075 is hereby amended to reduce the previous amount
of $990.00 to the new amount of:
Levy Deferred Interest
PID No. Amount Amount Rate
33-119-21-11-0088 $265.39 $724.61 6.0
33-119-21-12-0007 $252.46 $737.54 6.0
33-119-21-12-0051 $318.46 $671.54 6.0
RESOLUTION NO.
Julv 14, 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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City Council Agenda Item No. lld
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
To: Curt Boganey, City Manager
From: Gary Eitel, Community Development Director
Date: July 7, 2008
Subject: Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Removal of
Diseased Trees
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Brooklyn Center City Council declare a public nuisance and
order the removal of diseased trees as listed on the resolution.
Background:
The attached resolution represents the official Council action required to expedite removal
of the diseased trees most recently marked by the city tree inspector, in accordance with
approval procedures. The City of Brooklyn Center has historically maintained a policy of
removing diseased trees promptly (in three weeks or less) and enforcement of proper
disposal in order to keep this disease from escalating in our community.
Budget Issues:
The City's share of the cost of removal for diseased trees within the public right-of-way and
City property is included in the 2008 budget under the Public Works Forestry operating
budget. The cost of removal for diseased trees located on private property is the
responsibility of the respective property owner.
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
WHEREAS, a Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
has been issued to the owners of certain properties in the City of Brooklyn Center giving the owners
twenty (20) days to remove diseased trees on the owners' property; and
WHEREAS, the City can expedite the removal of these diseased trees by declaring
them a public nuisance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that:
l. The diseased trees at the following addresses are hereby declared to be a public
nuisance.
Propert,y Owner Property Address Tree No.
Charles W. Erickson Jr. 6830 Emerson Ave N 7
Sean Sander 5245 Drew Ave N 8
Said Shire 5942 Vincent Ave N 11
US Bank 6337 Bryant Ave N 4
Luis Pina 6400 Quail Ave N 6
2. After (20) days from the date of the notice, the property owner(s) will receive a
second written notice providing five (5) business days in which to contest the
determination of the City Council by requesting, in writing, a hearing. Said request
sha11 be filed with the City Clerk.
3. After five (5) days, if the property owner fails to request a hearing, the tree(s) sha11
be removed by the City. All removal costs, including legal, financing and
administrative charges, shall be specially assessed against the properiy.
Julv 14, 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
BROOKLYN
CENTER 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
June 30, 2008
Charles W Erickson, Jr
6830 Emerson Ave N
Brooklyn Center MN 55430
RE: 6830 Emerson Ave N PID: 36-119-21-22-0024 Request Nbr: 08-010545
Tree(s): 7 Ash
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is to infarm you that the property identified above has been found to have a tree(s) or stump(s) classified as a public
nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. If you are not the owner of this property, please advise us nnmediately.
After reviewing the enclosed information, please indica�e the option you desire on the Agreement, sign and return it to the City of
Brooklyn Center, Community Development, 6301 Shingle Cxeek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Retain one copy of the
agreement for yourself.
Property owners are required to remove and destroy any diseased trees on their property within 20 days of notice. If you do not
return a contract to us within 20 days, a second notice will be sent to you notifying you that your tree has been declared a public
nuisance by the City Council. If there is no response from you within five days, the City will obtain a quote from the City's
contractor and have the tree removed. The City will bill you for the cost of removal plus an administrative charge. Any unpaid
bills will be certified to your taxes as a special assessment.
YOU are responsible for all work and costs for removal and disposal of trees, stumps, brush, and debris. Your tree may need to
be trimmed or topped by Xcel Energy before it can be removed.
The City provides residents a convenient drop-off site for small brush and tree limbs 10 inches or less in diameter. The site is
located at 14796 101st Avenue in Maple Grove. For directions call the info line at (763) 420-4886. Diseased elm/oak and all
other branches exceeding 10 inches in diameter may be disposed of at the following sites:
NRG Processing Solutions site at 630 Malcolm Ave SE in Minneapolis. Please ca11612-331-4610 for details.
Elk River Landfill at 22460 Hwy. 169 NW, Elk River. Please ca11763-441-2464 for details.
If you keep elm wood to burn, ALL bark MUST be removed and brush properly disposed of.
The City requires all tree contractors to be registered with the City to verify liability insurance. A list of currently registered
contractors is provided for your use.
Please notify the City by calling 763-503-3173 when removal is complete and leave your address, phone number and the tree number
(noted above).
If you have any questions, please contact the City's Tree Program at 763-503-3173. We appreciate your cooperation in preventing the
spread oftree disease.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Crass
iseased Tree Program Coordinator
Trees First Letter to Owner 2008
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Bi200KLYN
CENTER Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, NIN 55430
Address: 6830 Emerson Ave N PID: 36-119-21-22-0024 Request Nbr: 08-010545
June 30, 2008
This is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to ha�e tree(s) and/or stump(s) classified as a
public nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. The following are tree(s) and/or stump(s) so identified, and the cost
of removal. If you are not the owner or manager of this property, please advise us immediately.
Tree #`Tree Type Size B1vd/Private I Remove/Debark �Diseased/Dead I Estimated Cost
7 Ash 23.2 Blvd I Remove Diseased $327.50
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the enclosed information, check one a�tion, and sign below.
I am totally responsible for the removal of�the specified tree(s) or stump(s). I will notify the City
(763-503-3173) that removal is complete within twenty (20) days of the date of this notice.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or stumps(s). I understand I will be
invoiced after the removal is complete.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or stump(s). I understand that the amount
listed above plus additional fees will be a special assessment on my property taxes under the provisions of
Chapter 429, Minnesota Statutes.
I am the owner of the above described property, am authorized to bind said property and agree to the conditions specified
by the option I have selected above. I agree to pay the specified costs if removed by the City's contractor according to
the specifications on file at the Community Development Department. I acknowledge receipt of this notice.
Authorized Signature Daytime Phone Date
Charles W Erickson, Jr For Office Use Only
6830 Emerson Ave N Received Option Entered Pend. Assessmant List No.
Brooklyn Center NIN 55430 I I
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Trees lst and Abate Notice 2008
I
�`h'°f Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
BR(10KLYN
cE�vTEn 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
June 30, 2008
Sean Sander
17942 Furda Cr
Lakeville MN 55044
RE: 5245 Drew Ave N PID: 10-118-21-12-0012 Request Nbr: 08-010458
Tree(s): 8 Birch
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have a tree(s) or stump(s) classified as a public
nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. If you are not the owner of this property, please advise us immediately.
After reviewing the enclosed information, please indica�e the option you desire on the Agreement, sign and return it to the City of
Brooklyn Center, Community Development, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, NIN 55430. Retain one copy of the
agreement for yourself.
Property owners are required to remove and destroy any diseased trees on their property within 20 days of notice. If you do not
return a contract to us within 20 days, a second notice will be sent to you notifying you that your tree has been declared a public
nuisance by the City Council. If there is no response from you within five days, the City will obtain a quote from the City's
contractor and have the tree removed. The City will bill you for the cost of removal plus an administrative charge. Any unpaid
bills will be certified to your taxes as a special assessment.
YOU are responsible for all work and costs for removal and disposal of trees, stumps, brush, and debris. Your tree may need to
be trimmed or topped by Xcel Energy before it can be removed.
The City provides residents a convenient drop-off site for small brush and tree limbs 10 inches or less in diameter. The site is
located at 14796 l Olst Avenue in Maple Grove. For directions call the info line at (763) 420-4886. Diseased elm/oak and all
other branches exceeding 10 inches in diameter may be disposed of at the following sites:
NRG Processing Solutions site at 630 Malcolm Ave SE in Minneapolis. Please cai1612-331-4610 for details.
Elk River Landfill at 22460 Hwy. 169 NW, Elk River. Please ca11763-441-2464 for details.
If you keep elm wood to burn, ALL bark MLJST be removed and brush properly disposed of.
The City requires all tree contractors to be registered with the City to verify liability insurance. A list of currently registered
contractors is provided for your use.
Please notify the City by calling 763-503-3173 when removal is complete and leave your address, phone number and the tree number
(noted above).
If you have any questions, please contact the City's Tree Program at 763-503-3173. We appreciate your cooperation in preventing the
spread of tree disease.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Crass
iseased Tree Program Coordinator
Trees First Letter to Owner 2008
c;�y
BRDOfCLYN
CENTER Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Address: 5245 Drew Ave N PID: 10-118-21-12-0012 Request Nbr: 08-010458
June 30, 2008
This is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have tree(s) ancUor stump(s) classified as a
public nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. The following are tree(s) and/or stump(s) so identified, and the cost
of removal. If you are not the owner or manager of this property, please advise us immediately.
Tree I Tree Type Size I Blvd/Private Remove/Debark �Diseased/Dead Estimated Cost
8 Birch 8.0 Private Debark Diseased $200.00
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the enclosed information, check one a�tion, and sign below.
I am totally responsible for the removal of`fhe specified tree(s) or stump(s). I will notify the City
(763-503-3173) that removal is complete within twenty (20) days of the date of this notice.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or I understand I will be
invoiced after the removal is complete.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specifed tree(s) or stump(s). I understand that the amount
listed above plus additional fees will be a special assessment on my property taxes under the provisions of
Chapter 429, Minnesota Statutes.
I am the owner of the above described property, am authorized to bind said property and agree to the conditions specified
by the option I haue selected abave. I agree to pay the specified costs if removed by the City's contractor according to
the specifications on file at the Community Development Department. I acknowledge receipt of this notice.
Authorized Signature Daytime Phone Date
Sean Sander For Office Use Only
17942 Furda Cr Received ��Option Entered N Pend. Assessment List No.
Lakeville MN 55044 I I
Trees lst and Abate Notice 2008
�`ry'°� Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
BROOKLYN
CENTER 6301 Shin le Creek Parkwa Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
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June 30, 2008
Sean Sander
17942 Furda Cr
Lakeville MN 55044
RE: 5245 Drew Ave N PID: 10-118-21-12-0012 Request Nbr: 08-010458
Tree(s): 8 Birch
Dear Properly Owner:
This letter is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have a tree(s) or stump(s) classified as a public
nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. If you are not the owner of this property, please advise us immediately.
After reviewing the enclosed information, please indicate the option you desire on the Agreement, sign and return it to the City of
Brooklyn Center, Community Development, 6301 Shingle C,reek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Retain one copy of the
agreement for yourself.
Properiy owners are required to remove and destroy any diseased trees on their property within 20 days of notice. If you do not
return a contract to us within 20 days, a second notice will be sent to you notifying you that your tree has been declared a public
nuisance by the City Council. If there is no response from you within five days, the City will obtain a quote from the City's
contractor and have the tree removed. The City will bill you for the cost of removal plus an administrative charge. Any unpaid
bills will be certified to your taaces as a special assessment.
YOU are responsible for all work and costs for removal and disposal of trees, stumps, brush, and debris. Your tree may need to
be trnnmed or topped by Xcel Energy before it can be removed.
The City provides residents a convenient drop-off site for small brush and tree limbs 10 inches or less in diameter. The site is
located at 14796 l O lst Avenue in Maple Grove. For directions call the info line at (763) 420-4886. Diseased elm/oak and all
other branches exceeding 10 inches in diameter may be disposed of at the following sites:
NRG Processing Solutions site at 630 Malcolm Ave SE in Minneapolis. Please ca11612-331-4610 for details.
Elk River Landfill at 22460 Hwy. 169 NW, Elk River. Please ca11763-441-2464 for details.
If you keep elm wood to burn, ALL bark MiJST be removed and brush properly disposed of.
The City requires all tree contractors to be registered with the City to verify liability insurance. A list of currently registered
contractors is provided for your use.
Please notify fhe City by calling 763-503-3173 when removal is complete and leave your address, phone number and the tree number
(noted above).
If you have any questions, please contact the City's Tree Program at 763-503-3173. We appreciate your cooperation in preventing the
spread oftree disease.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Crass
iseased Tree Program Coordinator
Trees First Letter to Owner 2008
c.�
BROOKLYN
cENTEn Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Address: 5245 Drew Ave N PID: 10-118-21-1�-0012 Request Nbr: 08-010458
June 30, 2008
This is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have tree(s) and/or stump(s) classified as a
public nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. The following are tree(s) and/or stump(s) so identified, and the cost
of removal. If you are not the owner or manager of this property, please advise us immediately.
Tree I Tree Type Size Blvd/Private Remove/Debark �Diseased/Dead Estimated Cost
I 8 Birch 8.0 Private Debark Diseased $200.00
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the enclosed information, check one «�tion, and sign below.
I am totally responsible for the removal of the specified tree(s) or stump(s). I will notify the City
(763-503-3173) that removal is complete within twenty (20) days of the date of this notice.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or stumps(s). I understand I will be
invoiced after the removal is complete.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or stump(s). I understand that the amount
listed above plus additional fees will be a special assessment on my property taxes under the provisions of
Chapter 429, Minnesota Statutes.
I am the owner of the above described property, am authorized to bind said property and agree to the conditions specified
by the option I have selected above. I agree to pay the specified costs if removed by the City's contractor according to
the specifications on file at the Community Development Department. I acknowledge receipt of this notice.
Authorized Signature Daytime Phone Date
Sean Sander For Office Use Only
17942 Furda Cr Received Option Entered Pend. Assessment List No.
Lakeville MN 55044 I I I
Trees 1 st and Abate Notice 2008
�'n'°� Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
BROOKLYN
cEn�TER 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
June 30, 2008
Said Shire
PO Box 2364
Mpls MN 55402-0364
RE: 5942 Vincent Ave N PID: 02-11 &21-22-0054 Request Nbr: 08-010242
Tree(s}: 11 Birch
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have a tree(s) or stump(s) classified as a public
nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. If you are not the owner of this property, please advise us immediately.
After reviewing the enclosed information, please indicaYe the option you desire on the Agreement, sign and return it to the City of
Brooklyn Center, Community Development, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Retain one copy of tbe
agreement for yourself.
Property owners are required to remove and destroy any diseased trees on their property within 20 days of notice. If you do not
return a contract to us within 20 days, a second notice will be sent to you notifying you that your tree has been declared a public
nuisance by the City Council. If there is no response from you within five days, the City will obtain a quote from the City's
contractor and have the tree removed. The City will bill you for the cost of removal plus an administ�ative charge. Any unpaid
bills will be certified to your taxes as a special assessment.
YOU are responsible for all work and costs for removal and disposal of trees, stumps, brush, and debris. Your tree may need to
be trimmed or topped by Xcel Energy before it can be removed.
The City provides residents a convenient drop-off site for small brush and tree limbs 10 inches or less in diameter. The site is
located at 14796 101st Avenue in Maple Grove. For directions call the info line at (763) 420-4886. Diseased elm/oak and all
other branches exceeding 10 inches in diameter may be disposed of at the following sites:
NRG Processing Solutions site at 630 Malcoltn Ave SE in Minneapolis. Please ca11612-331-4610 for details.
Ellc River Landfill at 22460 Hwy. 169 NW, Elk River. Please ca11763-441-2464 for details.
If you keep elm wood to burn, ALL bark MUST be removed and brush properly disposed of.
The City requires all tree confractors to be registered with the City to verify liability insurance. A list of currently registered
contractors is provided for your use.
Please notify the City by calling 763-503-3173 when removal is complete and leave your address, phone number and the tree number
(noted above).
If you have any questions, please contact the City's Tree Program at 763-503-3173. We appreciate your cooperation in preventing the
spread of tree disease.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Crass
iseased Tree Program Coordinator
Trees First Letter to Owner 2008
c;�
BROOKLYN
CENTER Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Address: 5942 Vincent Ave N PID: 02-118-21-22-0054 Request Nbr: OS-010242
June 30, 2008
This is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have tree(s) and/or stump(s) classified as a.
public nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. The following are tree(s) andlor stump(s) so identified, and the cost
of removal. If you are not the owner or manager of this property, please advise us immediately.
Tree Tree Type Size I Blvd/Private Remove/Debark �Diseased/Dead I Estimated Cost
11 Birch 6A Blvd Debark Diseased $100.00
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the enclosed information, check one a�tion, and sign below.
I am totally responsible for the removal of�the specified tree(s) or stump(s). I will notify the City
(763-503-3173) that removal is complete within twenty (20) days of the date of this notice.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or stumps(s). I understand I will be
invoiced after the removal is complete.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or stump(s). I understand that the amount
listed above plus additional fees will be a special assessment on my property taxes under the provisions of
Chapter 429, Mmnesota Statutes.
I am the owner of the above described property, am authorized to bind said properly and agree to the conditions specified
by the option I have selected above. I agree to pay the specified costs if removed by the City's contractor according to
the specifications on file at the Community Development Department. I acknowledge receipt of this notice.
Authorized Signature Daytime Phone Date
Said Shire For Office Use Only
PO Box 2364 Received Option Entered Pend. Assessment List No.
Mpls MN 55402-0364 I
Trees lst and Abate Notice 2008
�'n'°r Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
BROOKLYN
CENTER 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
June 30, 2008
OCWEN LOAN SRVC US BANK N A TR
12650 Ingenuity Dr
Orlando FL 32826
RE: 6337 Bryant Ave N PID: 36-119-21-31-0042 Request Nbr: 08-010543
Tree(s): 4 Elm
Deaz Property Owner:
This letter is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have a tree(s) or stump(s) classified as a public
nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. If you are not the owner of this property, please advise us immediately.
After reviewing the enclosed information, please indicate the option you desire on the Agreement, sign and return it to the City of
Brooklyn Center, Community Development, 6301 Shingle CFeek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Retain one copy of the
agreement for yourself.
Property owners are required to remove and destroy any diseased trees on their property within 20 days of notice. If you do not
return a contract to us within 20 days, a second notice will be sent to you notifying you that your tree has been declared a public
nuisance by the City Council. If there is no response from you within five days, the City will obtain a quote from the City's
contractor and have the tree removed. The City will bill you for the cost of removal plus an administrative charge. Any unpaid
bills will be certified to your taxes as a special assessment.
YOU are responsible for all work and costs for removal and disposal of trees, stumps, brush, and debris. Your tree may need to
be trimmed or topped by Xcel Energy before it can be removed.
The City provides residents a convenient drop-off site for small brush and tree limbs 10 inches or less in diameter. The site is
located at 14796 l O lst Avenue in Maple Grove. For directions call the info line at (763) 420-4886. Diseased elm/oak and all
other branches exceeding 10 inches in diameter may be disposed of at the following sites:
NRG Processing Solutions site at 630 Malcolm Ave SE in Minneapolis. Please ca11612-331-4610 for details.
Elk R.iver Landfill at 22460 Hwy. 169 NW, Elk River. Please ca11763-441-2464 for details.
If you keep elm wood to burn, ALL bark MUST be removed and brush properly disposed of.
The City requires all tree contractors to be registered with the City to verify liability insurance. A list of currently registered
contractors is provided for your use.
Please notify the City by calling 763-503-3173 when removal is complete and leave your address, phone number and the tree number
(noted above).
If you have any questions, please contact the City's Tree Program at 763-503-3173. We appreciate your cooperation in preventing the
spread of tree disease.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Crass
�iseased Tree Program Coordinator
Trees First Letter to Owner 2008
c.� �r
BRODKLYN
CENTER Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Address: 6337 Bryant Ave N PID: 36-119-21-31-0042 Request Nbr: 08-010543
June 30, 2008
This is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have tree(s) and/or stump(s) classified as a
public nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. The following are tree(s) and/or stump(s) so identified, and the cost
of removal. If you are not the owner or manager of this property, please advise us immediately.
Tree Tree Type Size I Blvd/Private I RemovelDebark IDiseased/Dead I Estimated Cost
4 Elm 24.0 Private Debark Diseased $1,706.40
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the enclosed information, check one o�tion, and sign below.
I am totally responsible for the removal of�the specified tree(s) or stump(s). I will notify the City
(763-50�3173) that removal is complete within twenty (20) days of the date of this notice.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or stumps(s). I understand I will be
invoiced after the removal is complete.
I authorize the Ci 's contractor to remove the s ecified tre s or stump(s). I understand that the amount
h' P
listed above plus additional fees will be a special assessment on my property taxes under the provisions of
Chapter 429, Minnesota Statutes.
I am the owner of the above described property, am authorized to bind said property and agree to the conditions specified
by the option I have selected above. I agree to pay the specified costs if removed by the City's contractor according to
the specifications on file at the Community Development Department. I acknowledge receipt of this notice.
Authorized Signature Daytime Phone Date
OCWEN LOAN SRVC US BANK N A TR For Office Use Only
12650 Ingenuity Dr Received Option Entered Pend. Assessment List No.
Orlando FL 32826 I
Trees lst and Abate Notice 2008
Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
BRDOKGYN
cE�vTEx 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
June 30, 2008
Luis Pina
6400 Quail Ave N
Brooklyn Center MN 55429
RE: 6400 Quai1 Ave N PID: 33-119-21-41-0097 Request Nbr: 08-010569
Tree(s): 24 Elm
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have a tree(s) ar stump(s) classified as a public
nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. If you are not the owner of this property, please advise us immediately.
After reviewing the enclosed information, please indicate the option you desire on the Agreement, sign and return it to the City of
Brooklyn Center, Community Development, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Retain one copy of the
agreement for yourself.
Property owners are required to remove and destroy any diseased trees on their property within 20 days of notice. If you do not
return a contract to us within 20 days, a second notice will be sent to you notifying you that your tree has been declared a public
nuisance by the City CounciL If there is no response from you within five days, the City will obtain a quote from the City's
contractor and have the tree removed. The City will bill you for the cost of removal plus an administrative charge. Any unpaid
bills will be certified to your taxes as a special assessment.
YOU are responsible for all work and costs for removal and disposal of trees, stumps, brush, and debris. Your tree may need to
be trimmed or topped by Xcel Energy before it can be removed.
The City provides residents a convenient drop-off site for small brush and tree limbs 10 inches or less in diameter. The site is
located at 14796 l Olst Avenue in Maple Grove. For directions call the info line at (763) 420-4886. Diseased elm/oak and all
other branches exceeding 10 inches in diameter may be disposed of at the following sites:
NRG Processing Solutions site at 630 Malcolm Ave SE in Minneapolis. Please ca11612-331-4610 for details.
Elk River Landfill at 22460 Hwy. 169 NW, Elk River. Please ca11763-441-2464 for details.
If you keep elm wood to burn; ALL bark MtTST be removed and brush properly disposed of.
The City requires all tree contractors to be registered with the City to verify liability insurance. A list of currently registered
contractors is provided for your use.
Please notify the City by calling 763-503-3173 when removal is complete and leave your address, phone number and the tree number
(noted above).
If you have any questions, please contact the City's Tree Program at 763-503-3173. We appreciate your cooperation in preventing the
spread oftree disease.
S incerely,
Rebecca Crass
�iseased Tree Program Coordinator
Trees First Letter to Owner 2008
City u!
BROOKLYN
CENTER Notice to Abate Nuisance and Diseased Tree Removal Agreement
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Address: 6400 Quail Ave N PID: 33-119-21-41-0097 Request Nbr: 08-010569
June 30, 2008
This is to inform you that the property identified above has been found to have tree(s) and/or stump(s) classified as a
public nuisance in accordance with City Ordinances. The following are tree(s) and/or stump(s) so identified, and the cost
of removal. If you are not the owner or manager of this property, please advise us immediately.
Tree Tree Type Size I Blvd/Private I Remove/Debark �Diseased/Dead Estimated Cost
24 Elm 24.0 Private Debark Diseased $1,066.50
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the enclosed information, check one c�tion, and sign below.
I am totally responsible for the removal of the specified tree(s) or stump(s). I will notify the CiTy
(763-503-3173) that removal is complete within twenty (20) days of the date of this notice.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or stumps(s). I understand I will be
invoiced after the removal is complete.
I authorize the City's contractor to remove the specified tree(s) or stump(s). I understand that the amount
listed above plus additional fees will be a special assessment on my properiy taxes under the provisions of
Chapter 429, Mmnesota Statutes.
I am the owner of the above described property, am authorized to bind said property and agree to the conditions specified
by the option I have selected above. I agree to pay the specified costs if removed by the City's contractor according to
the specifications on file at the Community Development Department. I acknowledge receipt of this notice.
Authorized Signature Daytime Phone Date
Luis Pina For Office Use Only
6400 Quail Ave N Received Option Entered Pend. Assessment List No.
Brooklyn Center MN 55429 I I I
Trees 1 st and Abate Notice 2008
City Council Agenda Itern No. 11e
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COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
Ta Curt 8oganey, City Manager
From: Gary Eitel, Community Development Director
Date: July 14, 2008
Subject: Resolution Regarding Environmental Remediatian and Redevelopment of a
Planned Unit Development/Industrial Park Site at 4821 Xerxes Ave. N. (Former
Howe Fertilizer Site)
Recommendation:
Motion to approve Resolution Regarding Environmental Remediation and Redevelopment of a Planned Unit
Development/Industria) Park Site at 4821 Ave. N. (former Howe Fertilizer Site).
Back�round Information:
On February 25, 2008, the City Council accepted the Planning Commission recommendation and adopted Resolution No.
2008-23, A Resolution Re�ardin� the Disposition of Plannine Commission Aqplication No. 2008-001 submitted bv Real
�ate Recvclin� Acauisitions. LLC
The application involved the redevelopment of a 5.03 acre industrially zoned site, formerly operated as the Howe
Fertilizer Site, into a 51,040 sq.ft. multi tenant office/industriai building. The redevelopment proposal was subject to the
developer obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals and funding for the environmental remediation.
Additionally, a condition of the site plan approval required that the applicant provide the City with assurances that their
plan to remediate hazardous substances and petroleum products that present a threat to public health or the
environment is acceptable with Minnesota Department of Agriculture and/or Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
standards prior to the issuance of buitding permits.
Environmental Remediation:
Real Estate Recycling LLC, is requesting assistance by the City to confirm that this site is a planned industrial site
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and that the environmental remediation clean-up standards or response
action plan can be developed consistent with the planned industrial use of the property.
Real Estate Recycling LLC, is also requesting the City's assistance in facilitating a jurisdictional change of the
environmental authority from the Department of Agriculture to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to promote a
timely and economically feasible response action plan consistent with other environmental remediation plans in this
Metropolitan area.
e attached memorandum prepared by the developer sets forth his argument to justify the proposed change in
risdiction.
Member introduced the following resolution and moves its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND
REDEVELOPMENT OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT/INDUSTRIAL
PARK SITE AT 4821 XERXES AVENUE NORTH, CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has long desired to redevelop an
abandoned and contaminated 5.3-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of 49th Avenue
North and Brooklyn Boulevard (hereinafter referred to as the "Site"); and
WHEREAS, the Site was originally a potato farm until approximately 1940 when
the owners, the Howe family, began the manufacture and sale of fertilizers and other agricultural
products on the Site; and
WHEREAS, on January 6, 1979, an explosion and fire occurred in the
northernmost warehouse building used for the storage of fertilizer and pesticide products on the
Site; and
WHEREAS, the fire water runoff mixed with stored herbicides, pesticides, and
fertilizers drained to low areas on the Site and then, via gravity flow, to the east along Ryan
Creek onto the property known as the Humboldt Yards with the result that both the Site and
Humboldt Yards were contaminated by various identical hazardous substances; and
WHEREAS, after contaminated soils, debris, and fire runoff water were properly
disposed of at hazardous waste and landfill facilities, the City of Brooklyn Center entered into a
settlement with the State of Minnesota in 1986 wherein the State released the City and other
involved parties from any and a'll claims related to the environmental contamination of the Site;
and
WHEREAS, the Humboldt Yards, which lies within the City of Minneapolis, has
already been redeveloped for use as an office/industrial warehouse facility and is now operating
as such to the benefit of the City of Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the Humboldt Yards was done in conjunetion
with a Voluntary Response Action Plan approved exclusively by the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA) that addressed the residual contamination on the property; and
WHEREAS, the remediation plan for Humboldt Yards took into account the
planned industrial use of the property, as required by both federal and state law governing the
clean-up of contaminated properties, thereby making the redevelopment of Humboldt Yards
economically feasible; and
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, to facilitate a similar redevelopment of the Site, the City Council of
the City of Brooklyn Center unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2008-23 on February 25,
2008, rezoning the Site for a Planned Unit Development/Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council's action was preceded by a City of Brooklyn Center
Planning Commission public hearing on February 14, 2008, which resulted in the Planning
Commission recommending approval of the proposed rezoning to allow redevelopment of the
5.3-acre parcel with a 51,000 sq. ft. office/industriaUwarehouse facility ("Redevelopment
Project") identical to that recently constructed at Humboldt Yards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the proposed rezoning in the light of all
testimony received, the guidelines for evaluating rezonings contained in Section 35-208 of the
City's Zoning Ordinance, the provisions of the Planned Unit Development ordinance contained
in Section 35-355 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the
Planning Commission's recommendations; and
WHEREAS, a true and correct copy of the City of Brooklyn Center Resolution
No. 2008-23 is attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2008-23 requires the applicant for the proposed
Redevelopment Project to secure State of Minnesota approval of a plan to remediate the Site as
follows:
The applicant shall provide the City with assurance that their plan to remediate
hazardous substances and petroleum products that present a threat to public
health or the environment is acceptable with the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture and/or Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards prior to the
issuance o,f buildin permits.
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and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has further provided that the "planned
use" of the Site is an office/industrial/warehouse use within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes
115B.17 Subd. 2a which provides:
In determining the appropriate standards to be achieved by �esponse actions
taken or requested under this section to protect public health and welfare and the
environment from a release or threatened release, the commissioner shall
consider the planned use of the properry where the release or threatened is
located.
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has obtained the verbal approval of the MPCA far the
investigation and development of a clean-up plan for the petroleum and certain hazaxdous
chemical contaminants consistent with the planned industrial use for the Site; and
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the applicant has also obtained approval from the Minnesota
Department of Agriculture ("DOA") for the investigation and development of a clean-up plan for
various agricultural chemical contaminants which are identical to the contaminants for which the
MPCA gave clean-up approval at the Humboldt Yards; and
WHEREAS, unlike the MPCA's approval for the Humboldt Yards, the DOA's
approval for the Site does not consider the planned industrial use in determining the appropriate
investigation, clean-up standards, or response action, instead requiring that the remediation must
meet unrestricted/residential standards even though the proposed Redevelopment Project is for
an industrial use as required by the City's recent re-zoning of the Site; and
WHEREAS, the DOA's refusal to consider the proposed Redevelopment Project
as the planned use for the Site renders the Project economically infeasible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center believes that it is in the urgent interest
of the City that any residual contamination at the Site be remediated and that the Site be restored
as a place of employment and public revenue generation in the manner provided by the proposed
Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the Site be remediated under a Voluntary
Response Action Plan approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in a manner similar
to the Humboldt Yards.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, in order to most efficiently carry out the objective and intent of Resolution No.
2008-23, that the City Manager is hereby directed to advance the City's interest in protecting the
public health and environment and securing the public welfare by taking the appropriate actions
to obtain the remediation and restoration of the Site under the direction of the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency.
Julv 14, 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A
Member Kay Lasman intxoduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-23
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2008-001 SUBMITTED BY REAL ESTATE
RECYCLING ACQUISITIONS, LLC
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2008-001 submitted by Real
Estate Recycling Acquisitions, LLC proposes rezoning from I-2 (General Industry) to PUD/I-1
(Planned Unit Developmentlindustrial Park) of a 5.03 acre site located at the southwest corner of
49�` Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard and currently addressed as 4821 Xe�es Avenue North;
and
WHEREAS, the proposal comprehends the rezoning of the above mentioned
property and development plan approval for a 51,000 sq. ft. office/industriaUwarehouse facility on
that lot; and
WHEREA5, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on
February 14, 2008 when a staff report and public testimony regarding the rezoning and
development plan were received; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Application Na
2008-001 by adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 2008-01 on February 14, 20Q8; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered Application No. 2008-001 at its February
25, 2008 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered this Planned Unit Development request in
light of all testimony received, the guidelines for evaluating rezonings contained in Section 35-208
of the City's Zoning Ordinance; the provisions of the Planned Unit Development ordinance
contained in Section 35-355 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the City's Comprehensive Plan and
the Planning Commission's recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that Application No. 2008-001 submitted by Rea1 Estate Recycling Acquisitions,
LLC. be approved based upon the following considerations:
1. The Planned Unit Development is compatible with the standards, purposes and
intent of the Planned Unit Development section of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
2. The Planned Unit Development proposal will allow for the utilization of the land in
question in a manner which is compatible with, complimentary to and of
comparable intensity to adjacent land uses as well as those permitted on surrounding
land.
RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-23
3. The utilization of the property as proposed under the Planned Unit Development
Rezoning is considered a reasonable use of the properly and will conform with
ordinance standards except for allowing drive lane encroachments into the 100 ft.
and 50 ft. buffer requirements where industrial uses abut R-1 zoned property at a
property line and a street line respectively. These modifications from the I-1
standards are justified on the basis of the development being an appropriate
redevelopment of this area and that they are offset or mitigated by various factors
contained in the approved site plan.
4. The Planned Unit Development proposal is considered consistent with the
recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Plan for this area of the city.
5. The Planned Unit Development proposal appears to be a good long range use of the
existing land and this development can be considered an asset to the community.
6. Based upon the above considerations, it is believed that the guidelines for evaluating
rezonings as contained in Section 35-208 of the City's Zoning Ordinance are met
and the proposal is, therefore, in the best interest of the cammunity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
that Application No. 2008-001 be approved subject to the following conditions and considerations:
1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building OfFicial with
respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits.
2. Grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans are subject to review and
approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits.
3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be
determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of
building pern to assure completion of all required site improvements.
4. B-612 curb and gutter sha11 be provided around all parking and driving areas.
5. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop or on ground mechanical equipment
shall be appropriately screened from view.
6. The buildings shall be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet
NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in
accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances.
7. Underground irrigation shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site
maintenance.
RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-23
8. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City
Ordinances.
9. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the properly, improvements and
utility service lines prior to release of the performance guarantee.
10. The owner of the properiy shall enter into an easement and agreement for
maintenance and inspection of utility and storm drainage systems as approved by the
City Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits.
11. The existing water and sanitary sewer services shall be properly disconnected from
city systems in a manner approved by the City Engineer prior to the demolition of
existing buildings on the site.
12. Driveway entrance construction is subject to the issuance of permits from the City
Engineering Department and compliance with city standards and specifications.
I 13. All work perforn�ed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to
the City of Brooklyn Center Standard Specifications and Details.
ion control durin constntction as
a licant shall rovide a ro riate eros g
14. The pp p PP P
approved by the City Engineering Department and obtain an NPDES construction
site erosion control permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prior to
disturbing the site.
15. Storm water drainage systems and the detention pond plan sha11 be approved by the
Shin le Creek Watershed Management Commission prior to the issuance of
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permits.
16. Approval of this Planned Unit Development acknowledges the I-1 underlying
zoning district as authorizing allowable used generally within this development site.
This site, however, may not be used as an "adult establishment" as indicated in
Section 35-330 Subdivision la, 13. Such uses are specifically prohibited within
this Planned Unit Development.
17. The owner shall enter into a PUD agreement with the City of Brooklyn Center to be
reviewed and approved by the City Attorney prior to the issuance of building
permits. Said agreement sha11 be filed with the title to the property and shall
cations to the I-1 underl ing zoning district as well
acknowledge the specific modifi Y
val. The a eement shall fiuther assure compliance
other conditions of a ro gr
as a11 Pp
with the development plans submitted with this application.
18. The owner of the property shall execute a deed restriction, as approved by the City
i Attorney, requiring a small parcel of land lying easterly of this site in the City of
Minneapolis and identified as Parcel2 on the land survey submitted with thi's
RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-23
pxoposal binding it to Lot l, Block l, Howe, Inc. 2 Addition so that it shall not be
used, sold or conveyed as a separate parcel. Said deed restriction shall be f�led with
the titles to the properties prior to the issuance of building permits for this project.
19. The applicant shall provide the City with assurance that their plan to remediate
hazardous substances and petroleum products that present a threat to public health
or the environment is acceptable with Minnesota Department of Agriculture andlor
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards priar to the issuance of building
permits.
Februarv 25, 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST: y��f'
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
`l�m Willson, Kay Lasman, Mary 0'Connor, Da.n Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
MEMORANDUM
Subject: Remediation and Redevelopment of the Former Howe Chemical Site
City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Date: Tuesday, June 17 2008
The City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2008-23
at its regular Council Meeting on February 25, 2008 rezoning the 5.3-acre former Howe
Chemical parcel, located at the southwest corner of 49�' Avenue North and Brooklyn Boulevard
from I-2 (General Industry) to PUD/I-1, Planned Unit Development/Industrial Park. An
experienced `Brownfield Develo er, Real Estate Rec clin LLC is ro osin a new, state-of-
p Y g P P g
the-art industrial commercial facility at this location, subject to regulatory approval and funding
of needed environmental remediation.
The proposed redevelopment would be essentially identical to a new state-of-the-art facility on
the Hurnboldt Yards Site completed in 2006 across Osseo Road to the east not only in regard to
the type of facility and use but also in regard to the history of site contamination and cleanup.
However, while the Humboldt Yards Site, located in the City of Minneapolis, was successfully
cleaned up under a response action agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
MPCA the former Howe Chemical site s redevelopment has been foreclosed by the
regulatory requirements imposed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture ("MDA").
The purpose of this memorandum is to briefly show why the site history and applicable laws
require that the Howe Chemical Site in Brooklyn Center follow the same path as the Humboldt
Yards Site :in Minneapolis to a successful redevelopment. The Howe and Humboldt Yards sites
are shown on Figure 1.
Howe and Humboldt Similar Environmental History
Prior to January of 1979, the Humboldt site was an open field maintained by the Canadien
Pacific Railway Company. The Howe site was first farmed by the Howe family and then, after
about 1940, operated as a commercial pesticide and fertilizer manufacturer and distributor.
Many of the environmental impacts at Howe and Humboldt were caused by a massive fire at the
Howe facility on January 6, 1979. The fertilizers and pesticides were entrained in the smoke as
well as the fire suppression water and migrated easterly onto the vacant Humboldt Yards site.
The MDA as well as the MPCA and Minnesota Department of Health initiated an extensive
investigation of both sites, followed by extensive cleanup of soils, surface water (ice and snow)
and groundwater, followed, in turn, by regulatory closure by these agencies.
1
The following summary is taken from Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report, 4821,
Xerxes Avenue North/United Agri Projects/Howe Chemical Site, prepared by Geomatrix
Consultants, Inc. and dated July 9, 2007.
A fire destroyed the northernmost building on the Howe site on January 6, 1979 where a
number of pesticide products were stored, including atrazine and alachlor.
The Brooklyn Center volunteer fire department responded and prevented the fire from
reaching other buildings on the site but as a result of the fire-fighting operations
pesticides were released to the air, surface water, groundwater, mineral soils on- and off-
site and sediments in the bed of Ryan Creek.
Pesticides were also found in the debris from the burned-out warehouse on the Howe site.
Fire debris on the Howe site was categorized into high level waste (e.g., ruptured
pesticide containers, frozen pesticide material), low level waste (e.g., building debris) and
scrap metal (e.g., burned trucks). High level waste was transported to a hazardous waste
landfill in Illinois; low level waste was disposed in a local sanitary landfill and metal was
reclaimed as scrap iron.
Because a large plume of dense, pesticide-contaminated smoke was generated during the
fire and moved downwind towards the Humboldt Yards property to the east, snow and
ambient air samples were collected and low levels of pesticides found in each media.
The fire suppression water also flowed to the east through a culvert and Ryan Creek
where it flooded portions of the Humboldt Yards property where it infiltrated into the
soils and groundwater.
Pesticide contaminated ice, creek sediments and snow from the Howe and Humboldt
Yards sites were excavated and transported to the Robertson farm in Martin County, MN.
According to the report Land Application of Snow, Ice and Soil Containing Pesticide
Residues From the Howe, Inc. Fire of January 6, 1979, A Summaty of Monitoring
Activities, Draft dated 1/23/81 ice, snow, several tanker loads of liquid and lime were
placed in a pit and the excavated soil from the Ryan Creek bed on the Humboldt Yards
site was stockpiled next to the pit.
The contaminants in the above materials included alachlor, atrazine, dyfonate, diazanon,
mocap and thimet, all trade or generic names for pesticides which are also hazardous
substances under Minnesota Rules.
The stockpiled soils were later land spread at the Martin County site which was listed on
the Minnesota Permanent List of Priorities.
2
In order to remove pesticide impacted groundwater from the Humboldt Yard site, Barr
Engineering Company designed and installed a groundwater extraction treatment system
on the Humboldt Yards property which was operated until its termination and no further
action was approved by the Minnesota Department of Health in August of 1980.
An environmental investigation was performed by Barr Engineering Company for the
MPCA and Minnesota Department of Health resulting in a report entitled Report to the
Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Soil Borings,
Well Installation Monitoring, Howe, Inc. Site, March 1979. This report stated that soil
boring and monitoring wells were constructed on the Howe site and several pesticides
were detected in groundwater in low concentrations.
In September 1979 Howe, Inc. under supervision of MPCA excavated contaminated top
soil from the site with low pesticide concentrations and transported it to the East Bethel
landfill in Anoka County where it was used as daily cover. In addition Howe mixed
activated carbon with the remaining soil to bind up any residual pesticide before
replanting the grass.
In a lawsuit fil
ed b the
State to colle
y ct rts costs of response to the 1979 fire and
environmental cleanup, a settlement was reached in 1986 and the State released the
responsible parties from all claims for environmental liability and damages.
The site in Martin County where the contaminated soils etc. were land spread under the
supervision of the DOA was delisted from the Minnesota Permanent List of Priorities in
June of 1997.
Humboldt Yards Site/Remediation and Redevelopment
As noted above, several Minnesota agencies supervised an investigation and remediation of
the hazardous substance release at the Humboldt Yards Site including excavation and
disposal of impacted soils, lining of Ryan Creek and installation and operation of a
groundwater extraction system. This remediation was terminated with the approval of the
Minnesota Department of Health in 1980.
On September 17, 2004, RER entered the Site into the Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup
Program of the MPCA.
The MPCA approved site investigation work plans and/or work plan supplements dated
November 29, 2004, March 2, 2005 and March 21, 2005 and our environmental engineers
carried out the investigation in the spring of 2005 and prepared a cleanup plan entitled
Response Action Plan, Humboldt Industrial Park, 49` Avenue North and Osseo Road dated
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April 14 2005. MPCA ViC staff approved this plan, with comments, by letter of Apri129,
2005.
By letter of October 27, 2005 the response action plan was approved by the MPCA's
Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Unit.
RER entered into a voluntary response action agreement ("VRAA") with the MPCA on
February 27, 2006, wherein RER agreed to implement the approved voluntary response
action plan and from March through July 2006 RER completed the work consisting of:
Site preparation;
Excavation, placement and compaction of site soils previously impacted by
pesticides from the Howe Site;
Management of excavated soil and fill material;
Importation, placement, and compaction of non-impacted general fill material below
the building footprint;
Construction of cap over residually contaminated soils;
Construction of green space axeas and utility corridors; and
Design and construction of an underfloor vapor barrier.
On March 1, 2007, the Commissioner of the MPCA issued a Certificate of Completion for the
S Humboldt Yards Site under the Minnesota Environmental Response Liability Act certifying
that RER had completed the MPCA approved response actions as needed to protect the
environment and public health.
Howe Chemical Site/Remediation and Redevelopment
RER has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the former Howe Fertilizer property, in
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota from its present owner UAP. The Site is zoned for
industrial/commercial use and RER plans to redevelop the Site as an approximately 50,000
square foot office/warehouse. The city of Brooklyn Center strongly supports the proposed
redevelopment because it will remove the blighted appearance, clean up the soil and ground
water and restore an abandoned, environmentally contaminated property to productive use as a
place of employment and source of tax revenue.
RER carried out a preliminary investigation of the Site's soils which found evidence of
hazardous substances including agricultural chemicals. The Department of Agriculture has
claimed the "lead" in administering the Howe Chemical site, apparently because of its history as
a pesticide and fertilizer facility.
Notwithstanding the Department of Agriculture's claim, a brief review of the applicable statutes
shows that the Howe site must be administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
because:
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1. The "planned use" of the site is no longer agricultural;
2. There is no agricultura� "incident" requiring "conective action" as defined in the
Department of Agriculture's agricultural chemical liability law; and
3. The MPCA expertise in administering the redevelopment of non-agricultural
industriaUcommercial facilities, as applied to the Humboldt Yards Site, best achieves the
objectives of the Land Recycling Act.
1. IndustriaUCommercial Planned Use Requires MPCA Administration
As already noted above, the Howe site was for many years a pesticide and fertilizer
manufacturing and distribution facility. In 2006 the owner, United Agricultural Products
("UAP") ceased operations as an agricultural facility. RER has entered into a purchase
agreement for the site and has obtained rezoning from the city of Brooklyn Center for
industrial/commercial redevelopment as a new commercial facility similar to the new facility
completed on the Humboldt Yards site in 2006.
The preliminary investigation of the Howe site shows the presence of hazardous substances in
the soils and thus a further investigation and potentially remediation is needed to secure liability
protection for the financing and redevelopment of the new facility under the Minnesota Land
Recycling Act. The cleanup standards are determined by the agency under MERLA Section
115B.17, Subd. 2a which says that the response action must consider the planned use of the
property.
Where the "planned use" has followed the urbanization of the area and become non-agricultural,
industrial commercial use, the MPCA should apply its expertise in managing redevelopment
response actions.
We have recently been advised that "the AgVIC program does not hold the view that an
investigation and cleanup to protect human health, welfaxe and the environment must be
connected to the eventual development of the Site."
The legislature added the Land Recycling Act to the environmental scheme in 1992 in order to
protect voluntary parties from environmental cleanup liability and start to restore contaminated
properties from the albatross of Superfund liability. By virtue of the earlier amendments to
MERLA, the commissioner of Agriculture was included in the land recycling scheme with
respect to agricultural chemicals.
The voluntary cleanup programs were a response to the disastrous side effects of the Superfund
laws and were intended to restore abandoned and underutilized real estate to productive use as
places of employment and sources of tax revenue. The genesis of the voluntary program in
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Minnesota was descri
bed b Martha
Brand a
y nd John Herman who were i'
ntimately involved in
the effort to enact the Land Recycling Act, in a 1997 article.
For years, no one was interested in Brownfields and for good reason.
A primary reason was the passage of state and federal laws imposing cleanup
liability for companies and their lenders that purchased and developed Brownfields.
Developers feared that they would be held responsible to the bitter and expensive end
if contamination proved to be more extensive and costly than projected. Many
properties simply cost more to clean up than their Zand value.
54 Bench Bar Minn. 33 (May/June 1997)
Brand and Herman recounted the well known legislative effort to adopt a new paradigm favoring
restoration of Brownfields.
During 1991, key figures on the Legislative Commission on Waste Management,
particularly Rep. Jean Wagenius (DFL-Minneapolis) and Senators Gene Merriam
(DFL-Blaine) and Ted Mondale (DFL-St. Louis Park), continued to press the need to
encourage property ownership transfer and redevelopment. The result was the
`Zand Recycling Act of 1992. The law reflects a radical abrogation of the previous
liability underpinnings of MERLA. [TJhe statute creates a new program for
acquisition and redevelopment of contaminated sites.
49 Bench B. Minn. 19 (Aug. 1992)
Having in mind the genesis of the Land Recycling Act we were surprised to learn that AgVIC
program "does not hold the view that an investigation and cleanup to protect human health,
welfare and the environment must be connected to the evenhzal development of the site."
(Meeting of February 14, 2008, Memo/Jennifer Hanson)
Brand and Herman describe the reasons for and legislative goals of this 1995 amendment as
follows.
In 1995, the Minnesota Legislature amended the state Superfund statute to require
the MPCA to consider the "planned use" of a property in setting remediation
standards. In doing so, the Legislature recognized that remediation standards are
I needed to reflect the risk for the proposed use of a praperty. Often, the cost of
remediation of a property to an industrial standard is substantially lower that (sic)
the cost of achieving an "unlimited use" standard.
The legislature did not pass the "planned use amendment in a vacuum. The
movement to risk-based remediation standards had been ongoing at the MPCA for
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some time prior to the planned-use amendment. [TJhe MPCA's Site Response
Section announced the development of a manual that outlines a risk-based approach
to decision-making during site investigation and remedy selection for sites that are
either in the state's Superfund (mandatory cleanup) or Voluntary Investigation and
Cleanup ("VIC') programs. The goal is in part to make decisions "risk based and
focus o n"planned use of the property. The impact of this risk-based program
promises positive effects on the development of Brownfields.
54 Bench B. Minn. 33 (May/June, 1997)
The MPCA guideline referred to by Brand and Herman incorporates planned property use into
site decisions in response to the statutory mandate as can be seen from the excerpt below.
The purpose of this Property Use Guidance Document is to summarize how planned
property use may be incorporated into the investigation and cleanup decision-making
process at Superfund and VIC Program sites as required by state Superfund law.
Planned use of the property will be taken into consideration when setting cleanup
standards and selecting response actions. Because local governments generally have
primafy juYisdiction and responsibility in making property use decisions the
involvement of local governments and input from owners and affected citizens will be
imperative identifying planned property use.
[Emphasis AddedJ
The MPCA guidelines for remedy selection also specifically recognize capping as an appropriate
component of remedy selection as noted in the portion of the guideline quoted below:
Source containment remedies, such as capping or near-source ground water
extraction, may be acceptable without source removal provided the likelihood of
exposure is small, should the containment controls fail.
The important point is that the MPCA guidance implements the legislative policy behind Minn.
Stat. 115B.17 subd. 2(a� which requires the commissioner to consider the planned use of the
property in determining appropriate standards to be achieved by response actions.
In summary, MERLA places the Howe Site squarely within the jurisdiction of the MPCA and
MPCA administration of the redevelopment response actions will properly apply the
consideration of the non-agricultural, industrial,/commercial use of the site.
2. There is No Agricultural Incident Requiring Corrective Action Under Agricultural
Chemical Liability Law
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Four chapters of the Minnesota statutes are involved, namely Ch. 18B, Pesticide Control; Ch.
1$C, Fertilizer, Soil amendment, and Plant Amendment Law; Ch. 18D, Agricultural Chemical
Liability; Ch. 18E, and Ch. 115B, MERLA.
To set the stage for our evaluation, let's review the applicable sections starting with MERLA and
working back through the DOA sections.
MERLA
MERLA was amended in 1989 to add various references to the DOA as follows:
Sec. 11 SB.02 subd 3. "Agency" means the commissioner of agriculture for actions,
duties, or authorities relating to agricultural chemicals, or for other substances, the
Pollution Control Agency.
Sec. 11 SB. 02, subd.3a "Agricultural chemical has the meaning given in section 18D.01,
subdivision 3.
Sec. 11 SB.02 subd.4 "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture for actions,
duties, or authorities related to agricultural chemicals or the commissioner of the
Pollution Control Agency for other substances.
Ch.18D,,
Sec. 18D.1051 The commissioner of agriculture may take corrective action under this
chapter, or response and remedial action under chapter 11 SB, or both, as pYOVided under
those chapters, in responding to an agricultural chemical incident, release, or
threatened release.
Sec. 18D.01 "Incident"means a flood, ftre, tornado, transportation accident, storage
container rupture, portable container rupture, leak, spill, emission, discharge, escape,
disposal, or other event that releases or immediately threatens to release an agriculturat
chemical accidentally or otherwise into the environment, and may cause unreasonable
adverse effects on the environment.
Sec. 18D.01, subd. 4"Corrective action" means an action taken to minimize, eliminate,
or clean up an incident.
This same section of definitions defines agricultural chemicals by reference to their respective
definitions under Ch. 18B and Ch. 18C which deal with pesticides and fertilizers.
Sec. 18D.01, subd. 3, "Agricultural chemical.• means a pesticide as defined under
chapter 18B or a fertilizer, agricultural liming material, plant amendment, or soil
amendment as defined under chapter 18C.
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But this section also separately defines "contaminated media" as a separate item as follows:
Sec. 18D.01, subd. 3a "Contaminated media means any soil, water, sediment, debris, or
other material which contains an agricultural chemical at a concentration that may
cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment and is not the result of a legal
use, as determined by the commissioner.
Ch.18B
Sec. 18B.01, subd. 12, "Incident" means a flood, fire, tornado, transportation accident,
storage container rupture, leak, spill, emission discharge, escape, disposal, or other
event that releases or immediatel threatens to release a pesticide accidentally or
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othenvise into the environment, and may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the
environment.
Ch.18 C
Sec. 18C.00S, subd. I5, `7ncident" means a flood, fire, tornado, transportation accident,
storage container rupture, portable container rupture, leak spill, emission, discharge,
escape, disposal, or other event that releases or immediately threatens to release a
fertilizer, soil amendment, or plant amendment accidentally or otherwise into the
environment, and may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.
Applying the statutory authorities under which the DOA may exercise jurisdiction over the
Howe Site we turn first to the DOA' s basic powers to address agricultural chemical liability in
Ch. 18D, Section 18D.1051 (quoted above) which allows the DOA to "take corrective action or
response or remedial action under 18D or MERLA in responding to an agricultural chemical
incident, release or threatened release.
The DOA authority under section 18D is as follows:
After determining an incideht has occurred, the commissioner may order the responsible
party to take reasonable and necessary corrective action.
Incident
As defined in each of the enforcement chapter (18D), the pesticide chapter (18B) and the
fertilizer chapter (18C) an incident includes a"fire" or other event that releases or "ixnmediately
le
to the environment and ma cau
se unreasonab
mical m
threatens to release an a 'cultural che Y
adverse effects on the environment.
From the above history of the Howe Srte rt is plam that the "incident occurred in 1979 with the
resulting release of chemicals to the air, soils, surface water and ground water, and that extensive
response actions were taken by the MPCA, Department of Health and MDA to address the
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environmental impacts. This history also indicates that the response actions were completed and
no further action required including no further monitoring of the Howe Site.
As a result, there is no "incidenY' which presently triggers the MDA's jurisdiction to take action
under chapter 18D.
Resnonsible Partv
The MDA's authority under its enforcement chapter is limited to "responsible parties" who are
defined as follows:
Section 18D.01, subd. 10, "Responsible party" means a person who at the time of an
incident has custody of, control of, oY responsibility for a pesticide, fertilizer, pesticide or
fertilizer container, or pesticide or fertilizer rinsate.
RER is, of course, only a party to a purchase agreement with the current owner of the Howe Site
and has no custody or control of the site at all. More importantly, the definition of responsible
party is very specific in tying the liability to the time of the incident and control of the chemicals
at that time.
As a result, the MDA has no authority under this section to issue any directions for investigation
or remediation to RER or its development subsidiary.
Corrective Action
The third leg of the DOA's enforcement stool under chapter 18D is the power to order a
corrective action which is defined above and "means an action taken to minimize, eliminate, or
clean up an incident."
As noted above the "incident" at the Howe Site occurred in 1979 and the corrective actions were
completed by approximately 1981.
As a result, the MDA has no authority under this chapter to initiate correction action vis a vis a
potential redevelopment of the Howe Site.
It should be noted that the MDA has informally tried to expand its authority through an informal
"Guidance" namely, Guidance Document 3, (11/OS), Historical Agricultural Chemical Incident
Cleanup. This Guidance explains the DOA's interpretation as follows:
An agricultural chemical incident is the release or threatened release of a pesticide or
fertilizer into the environment that may cause adverse environmental effects. The
(MDA) recognizes two types of agricultural chemical incidents which must be reported
and cleaned up. The first is a sudden incident, such as a container rupture or
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transportation accident that is easily recognized and often cleaned up with minimal
investigation and laboratory analysis.
The second type is considered a historical incident, usually discovered by analysis of
facility site soils or nearby gYOUnd or surface water,. or other apparent adverse
environmental or public health impacts. These incidents are often caused by small spills
occurring over many years of site use and may accumulate over time and eventually
cause significant environmental damage. In order to clean up the historical incident, the
extent and magnitude of the contamination must be defined first through a remedial
investigation.
The Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Account (ACRRA) is a fund
which provides partial reimbursement for cleanup costs for agricultural chemical
incidents.
This extension of the NIDA's regulatory power to "historical incidents" does not have any
support in chapter 18D, section 18D.01, especially in the case of the Howe Site where a fire was
the cause of the release and all adverse effects from the release were addressed and closure long
ago obtained. Moreover the Howe Site does not fit the Guidance definition of a small spill
occurring over many years etc.
i The next question is whether MERLA gives the NIDA any broader authority in the particular
circumstances and history of the Howe Site. The authority to require investigation and cleanup
is set forth in MERLA Section 115B.17 as follows:
Whenever there is a release or substantial threat of release from a facility of any
pollutant or contaminant which presents an imminent and substantial danger to the
public health or welfare or the environment or wher�ever a hazardous substance is
released or there is a threatened release of a hazardous substance from a facility: (a) the
agency may take any removal or remedial action relating to the hazardous substance, or
pollutant or contaminant, which the agency deems necessary to protect the public health
or welfare or the environment.
There are a number of reasons why MERLA does not provide broader authority in this instance
under the above section including the fact that there is no "release" as defined in MERLA and
the fact that RER is not a"responsible party" and the fact that DOA is not claiming any right to
exercise enforcement under MERLA.
In summary, the agricultural incident at the Howe Site occurred in T979 and it has been fully
investigated, remediated and closed. There is no current agricultural "incident" at the site which
gives rise to any Department of Agricultural authority to initiate "corrective action."
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3. Administration of the Howe Site Remediation and Redevelopment Best Achieves the
Goals of the Land Recycling Act
We have recently been advised that "the AgVIC program does not hold the view that an
investigation and cleanup to protect human health, welfare and the environment must be
connected to the eventual development of the Site" in other words the MDA does not recognize
redevelopment as a goal of its program. This view is directly contrary to the objectives of the
legislature in amending MERLA in the 1990s.
The legislature added the Land Recycling Act to the environmental scheme in 1992 in order to
protect voluntary parties from environmental cleanup liability and start to restore contaminated
properties from the albatross of Superfund liability. By virtue of the earlier amendments to
MERLA, the MDA was included in the land recycling scheme with respect to agricultural
chemicals.
The voluntary cleanup programs were a response to the disastrous side effects of the Superfund
laws and were intended to restore abandoned and underutilized real estate to productive use as
places of employment and sources of tax revenue. The genesis of the voluntary program in
Minnesota was described by Martha Brand and John Herman, who were intimately involved in
the effort to enact the Land Recycling Act, in a 1997 article.
For years, no one was interested in Brownfields and for good reason.
A primary reason was the passage of state and federal laws imposing cleanup
liability for companies and their lenders that purchased and developed Brownfields.
Developers feared that they would be held responsible to the bitter and expensive end
if contamination proved to be more extensive and costly than projected. Many
properties simply cost more to clean up than their land value.
54 Bench Bar Minn. 33 (May/June 1997)
Brand and Herman recounted the well known legislative effort to adopt a new paradigm favoring
restoration of Brownfields.
During 1991, key figur�es on the Legislative Commission on Waste 11�Ianagement,
particularly Rep. Jean Wagenius (DFL-Minneapolis) and Senators Gene Merriam
(DFL-Blaine) and Ted Mondale (DFL-St. Louis Park), continued to press the need to
encourage properry ownership transfer and redevelopment. The result was the
`Zand Recycling Act of 1992. The law reflects a radical abrogation of the previous
liability underpinnings of MERLA. �TJhe statute creates a new program for
a'cquisition and redevelopment of contaminated sites.
49 Bench B. Minn. 19 (Aug. 1992)
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Having in mind the genesis of the Land Recycling Act we were surprised to learn that the
AgVIC program "does not hold the view that an investigation and cleanup to protect human
health, welfare and the environment must be connected to the eventual development of the site."
(Meeting of February 14, 2008, Memo/Jennifer Hanson)
Brand and Herman describe the reasons for and legislative goals of this 1995 amendment as
follows.
In 1995, the Minnesota Legislature amended the state Superfund statute to
require the MPCA* to consider the planned use" of a property in setting
remediation standards. In doing so, the Legislature recognized that remediation
standards are needed to reflect the risk for the proposed use of a property. Often, the
cost of remediation of a properry to an industrial standard is substantially lower that
(sic) the cost of achieving an "unlimited use" standard.
The legislature did not pass the planned use" amendment in a vacuum. The
movement to risk-based remediation standards had been ongoing at the MPCA for
some time prior to the planned-use amendment. [TJhe MPCA's Site Response
Section announced the development of a manual that outlines a risk-based approach
to decision-making during site investigation and remedy selection for sites that are
either in the state's Superfund (mandatory cleanup) or Yoluntary Investigation and
Cleanup ("VIC") programs. The goal is in part to make decisions "risk based and
focus o n"planned use of the property. The impact of this Yisk-based program
promises positive effects on the development of Brown�elds.
54 Bench B. Minn. 33 (May/June, 1997)
The MPCA guideline referred to by Brand and Herman incorporates planned property use into
site decisians in response to the statutory mandate as can be seen from the excerpt below.
The purpose of this I'roperty Use Guidance Document is to summarize how planned
property use may be incorporated into the investigation and cleanup decision-making
process at Superfund and VIC Program sites as required by state Superfund law.
Planned use of the property will be taken into consideration when setting cleanup
standards and selecting response actions. Because local governments generally have
primary jurisdiction and responsibility in making property use decisions the
involvement of local governments and input from owners and affected citizens will be
imperative identifying planned property use.
[Emphasis AddedJ
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The MPCA guidelines for remedy selection also specifically recognize capping as an appropriate
component of remedy selection as noted in the portion of the guideline quoted below:
Source containment remedies, such as capping or near-source ground water
extraction, may be acceptable without source removal provided the likelihood of
exposure is small, should the containment controls fail.
The important point is that the MPCA guidance implements the legislative policy behind Minn.
Stat. 115B.17 subd. 2(a) which requires the commissioner to consider the planned use of the
property in determining appropriate standards to be achieved by response actions, and as a result,
MPCt1 administration of the remediation and redevelopment of the Howe site will achieve the
goal of redevelopment just as the remediation and redevelopment of the Humboldt Yards site
accomplished this goal.
Summary
The 1979 fire and resulting environmental contamination has been cleaned up by several
agencies and there is no current DOA authority to administer the new non-agricultural,
industriaUcommercial planned remediation and redevelopment.
MPCA administration of the Howe site remediation and redevelopment will implement the
MERLA requirement that the "planned use" of the site be considered in setting the cleanup
standards and response action.
The vital interest of the Brooklyn Center in securing redevelopment of this now shuttered
facility, comparable to the adjacent Humboldt Yards Site, will be achieved most efficiently
through the administration of the agency with extensive experience in urban
redevelopment projects.
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City Council A.genda Item No. llf
COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Crty Council
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Mana����
DATE: July 10, 2008
SUBJECT: Monument Signs Policy
Recommendation:
I recommend that the City Council consider approval/adoption of the Resolution approving a_
Policy for Residential Monument Signs.
Background:
The following excerpt is taken from the minutes of the June 23` 2008 wok session, where the
issue of developing a monument sign policy was discussed. Based on the Council consensus the
attached policy and resolution have been prepared for your consideration.
MONUMENT SIGN POLICY
Discussion continued from the Study Session discussion on the Monument Sign Policy. Mr.
Boganey explained that the policy is intended only to apply to manument signs allowed in public
right-of-way. Mr. LeFevere provided an overview of rights and allowable uses in relation to city-
owned right-of-way and right-of-way dedicated in the subdivision process.
There was discussion of the following issues in relation to the policy: ownership of the sign,
maintenance of the sign, and liability.
Mr. Boganey clarified that the intent of the policy is that the City would own the monument sign.
However, the Association would be responsible for its repair and maintenance; failure to do so
would authorize the City to remove the sign. It was noted that the responsibility of each party
should be cleaxly defined in the policy.
Clarification was requested regarding possible issues if a property with a monument sign located
in the right-of-way were to be sold to a homeowner that does not want the sign. Mr. LeFevere
advised he would recommend the City enter into a separate monument sign easement agreement
with the underlying landowner.
Councilmembers Lasman and Ryan stated their support of the draft language included in the
monument sign policy. Councilmember Yelich stated his support of the draft language included
in the proposed monument signpolicy. He stated he would like the additional requirement of the
City name or logo on the sign to be included in the policy.
The majority consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to prepare a final draft of the
monument sign policy with the addition of the following:
Requirement for a sign easement agreement with the underlying fee owner
City's acceptance of responsibility for a minimum level of maintenance
Requirement for a signed agreement with the applicant
Requirement that monument signs include identification of the City by including the City
name or logo
o This requirement is to be included in the policy moving forward. However, due to
this requirement not have been raised previously with the Riverwood
Association's request, staff will discuss the modification with the Riverwood
Association, with the option of the City paying for the modification.
Budget Issues:
Adopting this policy should no effect on the current operating budget.
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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF POLICIES;
ADDING POLICY FOR RESIDENTIAL MONUMENT SIGNS
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-46 on April 10, 2006,
which established a City Council Code of Policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend its Code of Policies to add a
policy on residential monument signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Council Code of Policies be and hereby is amended to
add Section 2.96 attached hereto as Exhibit A to Section II of the General Policies.
Julv 14, 2008
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A
SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES DRAFT
City Council Code of Policies
2.96 Policy for Residential Monument Signs
This policy is established to guide the review and approval process far monument signs
for single family residential neighborhoods that are proposed to be placed within the
City's public street right-of-way. In addition to the general sign provisions of City
Ordinance Chapter 34, the placement of monument signs within the public right-of-way
may be permitted within R1 zoned single family residential areas subject to the following
criteria.
1. The monument sign(s) shall be for the sole purpose of identifying the name of the
subdivision, neighborhood and/or neighborhood association. The sign shall also
include City identification i.e. the City logo or name.
2. The number, size, location and design of the monument signs shall be determined
through a sign plan review process upon application to the City. The City
Council may require modifications to the proposed design of monument signs
within the public right-of-way to promote uniform appearance, inclusion of the
City of Brooklyn Center name andJor logo, uniform naming conventions or
address aesthetic concerns.
3. The cost for furnishing and installing monument signs shall be funded by the
applicant, unless the monument sign is installed as part of a City initiated
redevelopment project or other City program.
4. Monument signs shall not be placed within the Clear View Triangle area in
accordance with City Ordinance Chapter 25-802, or in other locations that will
obstruct vehicular traffic sight lines as determined by the City's Engineering
Division.
5. The applicant shall obtain written authorization from the adjoining properry
owner with underlying ownership of the right-of-way (if applicable) at the
proposed sign location.
6. Monument signs shall be constructed primarily of natural materials (stone) or low
maintenance materials to minimize future maintenance issues.
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RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A
SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES DRAFT
City Council Code of Policies
7. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City for placement and
maintenance of the monument sign within the public right-of-way. The City wilZ
accept limited maintenance responsibility for the sign consisting primarily of
mowing around the sign on two or three occasions during the year. The applicant
shall provide supplemental maintenance assistance to maintain the sign in a clean
and orderly condition.
8. The City may remove and dispose of a monument sign located within the public
right-of-way at the City's sole discretion due to several factors including, but not
limited to, the following:
A. The applicant fails to maintain the sign to avoid deterioration.
B. The public right-of-way is needed for other purposes such as street
improvements, utility installation or other public need.
C. The City determines that the condition or location of the monument sign
presents a public safety hazard.
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Work Session Agenda
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AGENDA **AMENDED**
CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION
July 14, 2008
Immediately Following Regular City Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
City Hall
A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is
located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary.
ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS
July 14th
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Pending List for Future Work Sessions
1. 2011 Brooklyn Center Celebration Status Report
2. Shingle Creek Waterway Pian Update
3. Adult Entertainment Establishments
4. City Manager Performance Review Process
5. Rental Housing Plan Update
6. Capital Maintenance Planning for Municipal Public Buildings
I 7. Three Rivers Park District Plan
8. TIF Districts Update City Manager
9. Franchise Fee Agreement Amendment
Work Session Agenda Item No. 1
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MEMORANDUM COUNCIL WORK SESSION
DATE: July 10, 2008
TO: Brooklyn Center City Council
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Man�����
SUBJECT: 2009 Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Operating
Budget
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED
No action is required unless the City Council wishes to object the proposed operating
budget for the SCWMC.
BACKGROUND
The Joint Powers Agreement for the subject commission provides that a member city
may object to the operating budget by giving written notice to the Commission by August
l of the preceding year. If objections are received the commission will hear the
objections and "may" modify the budget.
The most recent JPA amendment set an "assessment cap" on the administrative budget.
Assessments above the cap require city council approvals from a majority of the member
cities. The proposed assessment for 2009 does not exceed the cap. The proposed
Brooklyn Center Assessment for 20069 is $37,009 a increase from 2008 assessment of
35,868. The total Operating Budget for 2009 is $448,870 a increase from $411,660 in
2008. The Total Budget proposed for 2009 is $656,370 compared to $734,160 in 2008.
Before the meeting, I will speak to the City representative on the Watershed Commission
to determine if she has any objection to the proposed budget. City staff has no objection
to the proposed budget.
COUNCIL POLICY ISSUES
Does the City Council choose to object to the proposed 2008 West Mississippi Watershed
Management Commission budget?
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Shin �.reek
Watershed Management Commission
3235 Fernbrook Lane N• Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone (763j 553-1144 Fax (763) 553-9326
DATE: June 25, 2008
TO: Mayors, Member Cities
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
FROM: Judie A. Anderson, Adrninistrator
RE: Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
2009 Operating Budget
At its June 12, 2008 meeting, the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission adopted its general fund
budget for calendar yeaz 2009. Copies of the budget and assessment against each member city are attached.
Article VIII, Subdivision 4 of the Joint Powers Ageement that established the Commission provides that a
member city may object to the budget by giving written notice to the Commission before August 1, 2008. If
any objection is received, the Commission will hear the objections and may modify the budget.
An amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement also sets an"assessment cap" on the Commission's
administrafive budget. T'he budget cap can only be exceeded if the city councils of a majority of the
Commission members adopt resolutions approving the higher assessment prior to September 1, 2008. The
proposed 2009 budget adopted by the Commission DOES NOT exceed the budget cap.
Of particular note, the Commission approved Staff's recommendation that $15,000 annually budgeted for
Management Plans be used to begin the development of a P8 model far the watershed starting in 2009.
The Commission also chose not to allocate any 2009 operating funds to an account dedicated to funding
the upcoming Third Generation Plan but to use reserve funds for that purpose.
The line items included in the 2009 budget are discussed below:
Bud�et I INCOME
Line Ezplanation
4 The Commission increased its application fee structure for 2006 with the intent to recover a greater share
of the cost of project reviews. While the revised structure does not fully fund that activity, it appears to be
recovering a greater share. In 2006, fees recovered about 59% while in 2005 fees recovered about 47% of
project review costs. In 2007, fees recovered about 60% of the project review costs, including the cost of
reviewing two local water management plans. Project review activity in 2009 is expected to be similar to
past years and no change was made to the fee structure or exoected revenue for 2009.
6 The Commission uses the 4M fund to manage its funds. In 2007 interest earnings were over $12,000.
Expected interest income was increased to $10,500.
10-11 The MPCA grant for the dissolved oaygenlbiotic integrity TivIDL was initially awarded in 2007. Due to
drought conditions, the bulk of the field work had to be postponed to 2008. The MI'CA revised the project
into two coniracts: Phase I(field work and modeling) at $94,100 in 2008 and Phase II(modeling TNIDL,
and implementation plan) at $118,900 in 2009. Since these reimbursable projects proceed on their own
schedule, according to the state fiscal year, not tt�e Commission's fiscal year, there will be overlap between
years.
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12 The bulk of the chloride prewetting grant is shown as revenue and corresponding eapenditures in 2007,
although some of the cities/county will not purchase their equipment and request reimbursement unti12008.
A portion of the grant, $4,800 in 2007 and $4,800 in 2008, is to the Commission to conduct the evaluation
part of the �rant activity.
13 The uroUosed assessment of $304,470 is a 4.0 nercent increase over 2008.
15- These lines are the Commission share for those capital projects that are listed in the CIP for public hearing
17 in 2008 for construction and levy in 2009. These projects must be considered through the public hearing
process prior to being ordered. The Commission must take additional affirmative action to order these
projects and expend these funds.
Bud�et EXPENDTTURES
Line Explanation
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23-24 These line items aze to provide administrative support (scheduling, minutes, etc) for regular TAC
meetings and any special TAC, TNIDL or other meetings that require administrative support, as well as
�eneral administrative duties such as notices, mailin�s, and corresuondence.
27 This line item includes general engineering support. As the Commission continues to be successful in
obtaining grant funds and TMDL funding, there is an increasing amount of work involved in managing
in Activities such as develo in work lans, biennial
that i n included in the rant fund
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reporting, and negotiations with granting agencies are funded from the general engineering budget, and it
is expected that level of activity will continue: Actual expenditures have exceeded the budget in 2006 and
2007. The budget increase vroposed for 2009 would more closely align with the current level of activity.
37 This line item also funds review of Local Water Management Plans and Comprehensive Plan amendments
and updates, as well as�eneral inauiries about uncoming projects.
51 This line item is the cost of collecting and analyzing the road salt application data provided by road
authorities in the watershed as nart of the chloride TMDL imulementation progress evaluation.
52 The Commission will conduct an evaluation of the prewetting equipment's effectiveness at reducing
chloride loadin as nart of the nrewettin rant activities.
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54 Staff is not recommending adjustments to the volunteer stream monitoring budget for 2009. This may
change based on discussions with Hennepin County staff as they consider changes to the RiverWatch
pro�ram.
55 Two wetland sites are monitored in the Shingle Creek watershed and two in the West Mississippi
I watershed throu�h the volunteer Wetland Health Evaluation Program managed by Hennepin County.
61 The cost of the Educarion pro�ram is split 50/50 between Shingle Creek and West Mississippi.
62 The cost of maintaining the Website (wwwshinelecreek.ore serves both Shingle Creek and West
Mississinpi) has been rolled into the �eneral education nro�ram budget (line 37).
64 The EPOC is in the process of retooling this program into a more focused pmgram. No additional funding
is recommended for 2009 un�til the program revisions are comvleted.
66 The cost of the private salt applicator workshops. The Commission's share was funded from the grant
match fund.
80 The Commission budgets funds annually to prepare management plans such as the Shingle Creek Corridor
L Im lementation Plan Lake Man ement Plans, and
Stud Phase II Stream Assessment Chloride TNID ag
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the upcoming Wetland Management Plan. The planning activity in 2009 will be beginning to constnzct a
watershed-wide P8 water auality model.
91-93 These line items are the proposed Commission shaze for those capital projects that are listed in the CIP for
construction 2008/pay 2009. These projects must be considered through the public hearing process prior
to being ordered. The Commission must take additional affirmative action to order these projects and
e re i ed
I I expend these funds. This action includes adopting the Major Plan Amen
dment that includes th v s
CIP; receiving a request from the affected member city(ies) to consider the project; providing public
notice and holding a hearing; and orderin� the oroject.
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2009 Budget Ezplanation
INCOME
Assessments: annual assessments to the member cities to pay the operating expenses of the
Commission. Assessments are apportioned 50 percent based on land area within the watershed
and 50 percent based on tax capacity of land within the watershed.
Other: project review fees, interest on funds held, grant funds, etc.
Ad valorem: ad valorem (property tax) revenue levied by Hennepin County to fund the
Commission's share of approved capital projects.
EXPENSES
OPERATIONS: All activities mandated by statute or state administrative rule except where noted.
Administration
Administrative Services: clerical and office support duties on behalf of the Commission such as
preparing for and attending meetings, preparing minutes and agendas, correspondence, mailings,
official records, official publications, annual reporting, preparing budget.
TAC/Engineering Support: correspondence, official publications, attendance and minutes at TAC
and other special meetings, and other support regarding engineering activities.
Engineering
Administration: technical and administrative duties on behalf of the Commission such as:
investigation and resolution of drainage, flood control, bank stabilization, erosion and water
quality problems, research, preparing for and attending meetings, correspondence, responding to
inquiries, annual reporting, and preparing budget.
Management Plan: updates and amendments to the management plan or the Rules and Standards.
Grant Application Writing: researching and writing grant applications to supplement Commission
funds. Not mandated
TMDL/CIP Engineering: technical and administrative assistance to the Commission and cities in the
ongoing implementation of TNIDLs and administration of projects. (A TMDL or Total Maximum
Daily Load is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and
still meet water quality standards, and cm allocation of that amouyct to the pollutant's sources.)
Legal
Legal Services: general counsel, preparing for and attending meetings, drafting policies and
variances, reviewing contracts and agreements.
Project Reviews
Engineering: reviewing projects and wetland replacement plans for conformance with
Commission requirements.
Administration: correspondence, official publications, and other support regarding project
reviews and Wetland Conservation Act requirements.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous: annual audit, bookkeeping services, insurance and bonding, meeting expenses,
contingency. Contingency not mandated
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MOI�TITORING AND INFORMATION GATHERING: State administrative rules mandate water
quantity and quality monitoring programs that are capable of producing accurate data to the e�ent
necessary to determine whether water quantity and quality goals are being achieved" but do not specify
what those programs should entail.
Commission Stream Monitoring (Shingle Creek)
Field data collection, equipment maintenance, sample lab analysis, and data analysis for flow
monitoring and water quality sampling at two sites (45'� Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard), and
the cost of the annual Water Quality Report.
USGS site monitoring (Shingle Creek)
t of o eratin the USGS site at ueen Avenue. Real-time data can
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Polunteer Lake Monitoring (Shingle Creek)
Citizen Assisted Lake Monitoring Program (CAMP): in partnership with the Metropolitan
Council, volunteers are trained to take take water samples and make observations. Met Council
provides sample analyses and data compilation. Commission provides equipment, training, and
sample collection.
T�olunteer Stream Monitoring
Macroinvertebrate monitoring: in partnership with Hennepin County Environmental Services,
high school and college students are trained to sample streambeds for macroinvertebrates and to
classify the sampled organisms as an indicator of stream health.
Volunteer Wetland Monitoring
Macroinvertebrate and vegetation monitoring: in partnership with Hennepin County Environmental
Services, adults are tramed to momtor and sample wetlands for plants and
macroinvertebrates and to
classify the sampled organisms and plants as an indicator of wetland health.
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH: A public information program is mandated by state
administrative rules. The Commission also provides at the member cities' request NPDES Phase II
education and public outreach programs mandated by the federal and state governments.
Education
General public information and NPDES education progam: target one or two messages per year,
coordinate messages with cities, prepare materials for distribution by member cities, work with lake
r leanu work with WaterShed Partners, coordinate
associations Great Shin e Creek Wate shed C
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Education and Public Outreach Committee (EPOC), work with area schools, and maintain Web site.
Education Grants:
Financial assistance for activities such as classes or programs to improve water quality education,
curriculum and educational materials for use in the classroom, expenses for field trips or fieldwork
related to water quality education, and implementation projects that include an education component.
Expanded in 2005 to include associations, youth and church groups, nonprofits, and organized groups.
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MANAGEMENT PLANS: The Commission is mandated by state statute and administrative rule to
pursue an Implementation Program that consists of nonstructural, structural, and programmatic solutions
to problems, issues, and management goals. The approved Second Generation Management Plan and the
Water Quality Plan set forth a program of Resource Management Plans, including Lake Management
Plans, Stream Assessments, and a Wetland Protection and Preservation Plan to identify those solutions.
The Commission has also been proactive in cooperatively preparing Third Party TMDLs for each
waterbody and impairment that is listed as an Impaired Water by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
TMDLs:
The lake and stream TMDLs to date have been entirely funded by the MPCA.
Management Plans:
Management Plans will be completed for each water resource in the two watersheds. For lakes,
management plans will follow completion of the TMDLs. These are being completed in
accordance with the following schedule:
2004 Shingle Creek Corridor Study
2005 Chloride T1VIDL Implementation Plan and preliminary lake management plans
2006 Phase II Stream Assessment: Bass, Eagle, Pike, Twin, and Oxbow Creeks and Mattson
Brook
2007 Twin and Ryan Lake TMDL Implementa.tion Plan, aquatic vegetation surveys (Twin and
Ryan)
2008 Balance of lake management plans, wetland functions and values
2009 Begin building a P8 model for the watershed
2010 Wetland Management Plan
CONSTRUCTION/MATCHING GRANT FiJND: Not mandated
An annual capital contribution towards a fund to be used to match grants or for high-priority projects as
designated by the Commission.
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission requests approval of its 2009 Operating Budget.
Your cooperation in continuing the important work of the Commission is greatly appreciated. Questions
may be directed to this office or to your representative.
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Enclosures:
2009 Operating Budget
Member Assessments
Cc via email: City Managers
City Administrators
Commissioners
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2009 Member Assessments
I A I B I C I D E F I G I H I
71 I I 1 I� I I I� I I
72 �2007 Administrative Budget I I I I I I
73 Cost Allocation I Cost Based I Total Cost
20Q6 Tax
74 Community Acreage Based on Area on Ta�c Capacity
75 Capacity I %aqe I Dollars I %aqe I Dollars I %age I Dollars
76 �BrooklynCenter I 3,7201 16,184,2221 13.07%� 18,684.96� 11.85%� 16,942.931 12.46%I 35,628
77 IBrooklyn Park I 7,0801 33,467,8071 24.88%I 35,561.701 24.51%I 35,036.771 24.69°�� 70,598
781Crystal I 2,4801 12,536,9411 8.71%I 12,456.64I 9.18%I 13,124.671 8.95%� 25,581
79 IMaple Grove I 5,0201 24,145,5351 17.64%I 25,214.651 17.68%I 25,277.471 17.66°!01 50,492
80 �Minneapolis I 1,950� 10,091,3661 6.85%I 9,794.541 7.39%I 10,564.45� 7.12%� 20,359
81 �New Hope I 2,070� 9,479,1871 7.27%1 10,397.281 6.94%4 9,923.57I 7.11%� 20,321
8210sseo I 3001 2,208,8881 1.05%� 1,506.851 1.62%I 2,312.441 1.34%I 3,819
831PIymouth I 4,3801 20,313,8441 15.39%� 22,000.04� 14.88%I 21,266.151 15.13%� 43,266
84 �Robbinsdale 1,4601 8,120,8411 5.13%I 7,333.351 5.95%I 8,501.54I 5.54%� 15,835
85 Totals� 28,460� 736,548,631) 100.00%I 142,95Q.001 100.00%I 142,950.00� 100.00%� 285,900
86 1 I I I I I t
87� I I I I I I I I
88 12007 Additional Items� I I I f I I
gg Cost Allocation Cost Based Total Cost
2006 Tax
90 Community Acreage Capacity Based on Area I on Tax Capacity
91 I %aqe I Dollars I %aqe I Dollars I %aye I Dollars
92 IBrookryn Center I 3,7201 16,184,2221 13.07%I 856:15I 11.85%I 776.331 12.46%I 1,632
I 93 IBrooklyn Park I 7,0801 33,467,8071 24.88%) 1,629.44� 24.51%I 1,605.39� 24.69%I 3,235
94 �Cry5t81 2,480� 12,536,941� 8.71%� 570.77� 9.18%� 601.38� 8.95%� 1,172
95 �Maple Grove I 5,020) 24,145,535� 17.64%I 1,155.341 17.68%1 1,15822I 17.66%I 2,314
961��nneapolis I 1,950I 10,091,3661 6.85%I 448.791 7.39%� 484.071 7.12%I 933
97 INew Hope 2,0701 9,479,1871 7.27%� 476.411 6.94%al 454.701 7.11%I 931
98 �Osseo 300� 2,208,8881 1.05%� 69.04� 1.62%I 105.961 1.34%I 175
99 �Plymouth I 4,380� 20,313,8441 15.39%I 1,008.051 14.88%I 974.421 15.13%� 1,982
100�Robbinsdate I 1,4601 8,120,8411 5.13%I 336.021 5.95%I 389.54I 5.54%� 726
101� TOtdis� 28�460� 136�548�631� 100.00%� 6�550.00� 100.00%� 6�550.00� 100.00%� 13�100
1021 I I I I I I I I
1031 2008 I I I I 1 I I I
104 Cost Allocation I Cost Based Total Cost
2007 Tax
105 Community Acreage Based on Area I on Tax Capacity
106 Capacity %aqe I Dollars I %aqe I Doliars I %aae I Dotlars
107�Brooklyn Center 3,720� 17,569,581 I 13.07%I 19,133 I 11.43%I 16,734 12.25%I 35,868
1081grooklYn Park I 7,080 37,011,490 I 24.88%I 36,415 I 24.08%I 35,252 I 24.48%I 71,667
109�Crystal I 2,4801 13,116,631 I 8.71%I 12,756 8.53%I 12,493 I 8.62%I 25,249
110�Maple Grove I 5,0201 28,250,962 I 17.64%I 25,820 1 18.38%I 26,908 18.01%� 52,728
1111Minneapolis I 1,9501 10,960,570 6.85%I 10,030 I 7.13%I 10,440 6.99%I 20,469
112�NewHope 2,0701 13,452,016 7.27%I 10,647 8.75%I 12,813 I 8.01%I 23,459
11310sseo' 3001 2,251,723 I 1.05%� 9,543 1.47%I 2,145 I 1.26%I 3,688
114�PIymouth I 4,3801 22,030,296I 15.39%I 22,5281 14.33%I 20,983I 14.86 43,511
1151Robbinsdale I 1,4601 9,042,3981 5.13%I 7,5091 5.88%I 8,6131 5.51%� 16,122
116� 7otals� 28,4601 153,685,667� 100.00%I 146,380 100.00%� 146,380 100.00%� 292,760
1171 I I I I I I I I
1181 2009 I I I I, I I i I
119 Cost Aflocation Cost Based Total Cost
120 Community Acreage 2008 Tax gased on Area on Tax Capacity
Capacity
121 /oa�e I Dollars I /oaae I Dollars I /oaqe I Dollars
122�Brooklyn Center N 3,7201 17,917,888 1 13.07%I 19,899 I 11.24%I 17,110 I 12.16%I 37;009
1231Brooklyn Park I 7,0801 39,492,656 I 24.88%I 37,872 I 24.77%I 37,713 I 24.82%I 75;585
1241 Crystal I 2,4801 12,582,714 I 8.71 %I 13,266 I 7.89%) 12,016 I 8.30%I 25,281
125�Maple Grove 5,0201 29,876,933 I 17.64%� 26,852 I 18J4%I 28.531 I 18.19%I 55,383
126�Minneapolis I 1,9501 12,164,5741 6.85%I 10,431 I 7.63%I 11,6161 7.24%I 22
1271New Hope I 2,0701 13,514,250 I 7.27%I 11,073 I 8.48%I 12,905 I 7.88%I 23;978
12810sseo I 3001 2,249,662I 1.05%I 1,605I 1.41%I 2,148I 1.23%I 3,753
1291PI�Imouth I 4,3801 22,049,847I 15.39%� 23,429I, 13.83%I 21,056I 14.61%� 44,485
1301Robbinsdale I 1,4601 9,570,0481 5.13%� 7,8101 6.00%I 9,1391 5.57%� 16;948
1311 Totals� 28,460 159,418,5721 100.00%� 152,2351 100.00%I 152,2351 100.00°Io1 304,470
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Opereting Budget 2009
I I A I B I E I F I G I H I I I J
H 1 Approved
Approved Additional Unaudked Approved Approved
2 Actual 2006 2007 Items 2007 I 2007 I 2008 2009
I 3 I INCOME I I I
4 I I APPlication fees 19,850 I $12,000 I 14,750 15,Q00 ��15,000
5 I Wetland reviews I DI 1,500 I
I 6 I Interestincome 9,299 1,OOOI 12,267 5,000 10;500.�
I$ I I Lake TMDL grant 29.691 I OI
9 I I Corridor study grent I I I 6.549
10 1 I DOBiotic integrity I 200,0001 I 15,722 I
I 11 I DOJBioticintegrity i 94,100� 118,900
I 12 1 I-0hloride TMDL Prewetting Grant 4,800
73� Assessment I 276,500 285,9001 13,100 298,999 292,760 304,470
14 Misc Inwme I I 3,137
I 15 Ad Valorem Twin Oak Pond I I I I 77,500
I 16 I I Ad Valorem 639W Wetland I 30;000
17 I I Atl valorem Crystal Lake I 76,714 I I 322,500 100,000
18 1 TOTAL MCOME I 412,054 1 5498,900 I $13,100 352,924 734,760 656,370�
19 I I I I
I20IEXPENSES I I I I
21 I OPERATIONS I I I I
22 I I Administration: I I
23 I I Administrative Services f 60,365 I $56,900 I 61,725 I 57,160 59,950
24 I TAGEngineering Support 16,543 I 01 I 16,766 I 5,000 15,000
251 I I I I I I
26 I Engineenng: I I I I
27 1 AdminisVation I 46,934 39,9001 49,639 I 41,000 44;t50
I Z8 I I Management Plan 3,058 I S,OODI 3,000 3,000
I 291 I Grant Writing I 10,152 6,0001 9,179 I 6,000 7,500
30 I I TMDL/CIP Engineering I I 8,0001 8,082 8,000 B
31 Field Inspection 01
32 I I I
I I I I
33 I I Leqak I
34 Le al Services I 8,939 I 13,0001 6,939 12,000 10,000
I 9
351 I i I I I
I 36 I I Projed Reviews I I I
1371 I Engineenng 34,1361 32,OOOI I 27,221 I 32,000 32,000�
381 AdminisVation I 4,8071 4,3001 1,833I A,300 2,500
391 I I I I
I 40 Miscellaneous:
41 I I Bookkeeping 7.165 3,000 5,130I 4,000 4,000
421 I Audit I 4,500 5,000 4,500 5,000 5,000
43 Contingency 3,366 I 5,0001 I 5,000 5,000
44 I Insurance Bonding 2,477 I 2,SOOI I 2,561 I 3,000 3,006
451 I MeeGn9 Expense I 2,398 I 2,800 2,497 I 2.800 2.BD0.
46 I I SUBTOTAL OPER.4T10NS I 204,660 I 5183,700 I $0 $196,172 I 188,260 201,100
�471 I I I I
I 48 I I MONITORING AND INFO GATHERING
I 49 I I Commission stream monitonng I 28,669 536,BOOI I 35,374 I 38,800 38,000
50 I I USGS site monitoring I 3,2001 7,000 I 3,500 3,570.
j 51 Chloride TMDL annual report I I I $5,000 5,507I 5,000 5�,000
I 52 I I CL TMDL Prewetting Evaluation I I 4,8001 4,800 4
53 I Volunteer lake monitoring I 4,979 6,500 I 6,454 I 6,5D0 6,500
54 Volunteer stream monitoring I 1,400I 3,000 I I 3,000 3,000
551 I Volunteerwetlandmonitonng J I 2,000 I 3,000 3,000
56 I I Vol Aquatic Monitoring I I I 2,1001
57 I I SUBTOTAL MONlTORING I 35,0481 S56,3001 59,7001 $54,3351 64,600 63,870
581 I I I I I I
60 I I EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH I I
I 67 I I Education Progrem I 20,737 25,7001 I 20,148 25,700 26,OOD
I 62 I� I Web site 600 I 01 I I
65� I Chlo al I 6B4 30 �1 1,OOOl 922 I 1,W0 1,000
66 I I Salt Workshops I 2,695 I I I 17,757 I
67 SUBTOTAL EDUCAT/ON I 24,916 i 528,700 I $4,000 38,827 I 29,700 30,000
68
691 MANAGEMENTPLANS I I I I
1 70 1 I TMDLS: i I I I
I73 I Lakes Phase II I 31,781 I I 3,070 I
4 100 17 8 900
74 Shingie Cr DO/Biotic Integnty I I 200,OD01 17,918 I 9,
75 I Management plans: I I I
I 76 I Shingle Creek corridor stutly I 1,170 I I
77 1 I ChlondeAake phase I TMDL impl pla� 351 I I I I
78 I I Stream assessment phase 11 14,195 I I
79 I I Lake phase II TMDL imDl plan I 15,000
80 1� Management Plans/Monitorinp I 2,968 1 I 18,555 15,000 15,000
81 I SUBTOTAL MGMT PLANS I 50,485 I 5215,0001 30 39,543 109,100 133,900
821 I I I I I
83 I Contribution to constdgrant match I I 20,0001 I 20,000 zo,000
I 84 I I Chloride TMDL Prewetting Subgrants I 228,4001 I
I 85 I Build Reserve 3d Genera I I I
I86I I I
I 87 �TOTALOPERATING EXPENSE I 315.309 I 483.700 I��� 73,100 326,817 I 411,660 448,670
�68� ICAPITALIMPROVEMENTPROJECTS I I
89 Brooklyn Park Stream Restoration I 73,543 I I 5,606
90 I I New Hope Wincrest Pond I I I I� 2.099 72.500
91 I Crystal Twin Oak Pond Proiect I I I 77,500
92 639W Wetland Project I I I I 30,000
93 I I Crystal Lake Projed. I I I 100,000
94 I� I Maple Grove Pond P51 I I 1,754 I 250,000
95 I ISUBTOTAL CIP I 73,543 I I 9,459 I 322,500 207,500
196I I I I
I 97 ITOTAL OPERATING and CAPITAL EXPENSE I 388,852 I 483,700 I 13,100 338,276 I 734,760 656,370-.
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DATE: June 25, 2008
TO: Mayors, Member Cities
West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission
FROM: Judie A. Anderson, Administrator
RE: West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission
2009 Operating Budget
At its June 12, 2008 meeting, the West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission adopted its
general fund budget for calendar year 2009. Copies of the budget and the proposed assessment
against each member city are attached.
Article VIII, Subdivision 4 of the Joint Powers Agreement that established the Commission provides
that a member city may object to the budget by giving written notice to the Commission before
August l, 2008. If any objection is received, the Commission will hear the objections and may
modify the budget.
An amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement also sets an "assessment cap" on the Commission's
administrative budget. The budget cap can only be exceeded if the city councils of a majority of the
Commission members adopt resolutions approving the higher assessment prior to September 1, 2008.
The proposed 2009 budget adopted by the Commission DOES NOT exceed the budget cap.
Of particular note, the Commission approved Staff s recommendation that $5,000 annually budgeted
for Management Plans be used to begin the development of a P8 model for the watershed starting in
2009. The Commission also chose to use reserve funds to fund the upcoming Third Generation Plan.
$9,870 in available revenue in excess of operating expenditures is allocated for this purpose in 2009.
The line items included in the 2009 budget are discussed below:
Budget INCOME
Line ExAlanation
3 The Commission increased its application fee structure for 2006 with the intent to recover a greater
share of the cost of project reviews. While the revised structure does not fully fund that activity, it
does appear to be recovering a greater share. Applications ha�e been decreasing in West Mississippi
and, with the number of undeveloped lots still on the market in northern Brooklyn Park, a continued
lower level of applications is expected in 2009. While it can be di�cult to predict the number of
project reviews that will be completed in a particular year, Staff recommended that the Commission
continue the expected income budget for anplication fees at $5,000.
8 The proposed assessment of $130,620 is a 4% increase from 2008. There was no increase in
from 2007 to 2008.
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Line Explanation
15-16 These line items provide administrative support (scheduling, minutes, etc) for regular TAC
meetings and any special TAC or other meetin�s that reauire administrative support.
29 While project reviews have been fewer, this line item also funds review of Local Water
Management Plans and Comnrehensive Plan amendments and undates.
41 At this time no changes are recommended to the volunteer stream monitoring budget. This may
change based on discussions with Hennepin County staff as they consider changes to the
RiverWatch program.
42 Two wetland sites are monitored in the Shingle Creek watershed and two in the West
Mississippi watershed through the volunteer Wetland Health Evaluation Program managed by
Hennepin County. Hennenin County charges $1,500 per site.
46 The cost of the Education program is split 50/50 between Shingle Creek and West Mississippi.
47 The cost of maintaining the Website (ww�cv.shin�lecreek.or� serving both Shingle Creek and
West Mississippi) has been rolled into the general education program budget (line 46).
49 The EPOC is in the process of retooling this program into a more focused program. No
additional funding is recommended for 2009 until the nrogram revisions are completed.
54 The Commission budgets funds annually to prepare management plans, such as the Phase II
Stream Assessment. The Wettand Management Plan is upcoming in 2010. Preliminary activities
such as the wetland functions and values analyses being conducted in 2008 were funded by this
line item. For 2009 the management planning activity will be to begin the development of a P8
model for the watershed.
58 The excess expected revenues over expected costs will be contributed to an account to start
accumulatin� funds for the 2011 Third Generation Plan.
2009 Budget Explanation
INCOME
Assessments: annual assessments to the member cities to pay the operating expenses of
the Commission. Assessments are apportioned 50 percent based on land area within the
watershed and 50 percent based on t� capacity of land within the watershed.
Other: project review fees, interest on funds held, grant funds, etc.
EXPENSES
OPERATIONS: All activities mandated by statute or state administrative rule except where
noted.
Administf-ation
Administrative Services: clerical and office support duties on behalf of the Commission,
such as preparing for and attending meetings, preparing minutes and agendas,
correspondence, mailings, official records, official publications, annual reporting, and
preparing budget.
Engineering Support: correspondence, official publications, attendance and minutes at
TAC and other special meetings, and other support regarding engineering activities.
Engineering
Administration: technical and administrative duties on behalf of the Commission such as:
investigation and resolution of drainage, flood control, bank stabilization, erosion and
water quality problems, research, preparing for and attending meetings, correspondence,
responding to inquiries, annual reporting, and preparing budget.
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Management Plan: updates and amendments to the management plan or the Rules and
Standards.
Grant Application Writing: researching and writing grant applications to supplement
Commission funds. Not mandated
Legal
Legal Services: general counsel, preparing for and attending meetings, drafting policies
and variances, reviewing contracts and agreements.
Project �Reviews
Engineering: reviewing projects and wetland replacement plans for conformance with
Commission requirements.
Administration: correspondence, official publications, and other support regarding project
reviews and Wetland Conservation Act requirements.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous: annual audit, bookkeeping services, insurance and bonding, meeting
expenses, contingency. Contingency not mandated.
MO1vITORING AND INFORMATION GATHERING: State administrative rules mandate
water quantity and quality monitoring programs that are "...capable of producing accurate data to
the extent necessary to determine whether water quantity and quality goals are being achieved"
but do not specify what those programs should entail.
T�olunteer Stream Monitoring
Macroinvertebrate monitoring: in partnership with Hennepin County Environmental
Services, high school and college students are trained to sample streambeds for
macroinvertebrates and to classify the sampled organisms as an indicator of stream
health. Monitoring is conducted on Mattson Brook.
Volunteer Wetland Monitoring
Macroinvertebrate and vegetation monitoring: in partnership with Hennepin County
Environmental Services, adults are trained to monitor and sample wetlands for plants and
macroinvertebrates and to classify the sampled organisms and plants as an indicator of
wetland health.
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH: A public information program is mandated by state
administrative rules. The Commission also provides at the member cities' request NPDES Phase
II education and public outreach programs mandated by the federal and state governments.
Education
General public infortnation and NPDES education program: target one or two messages per
year, coordinate messages with cities, prepare materials for distribution by member cities,
work with lake associations, Great Shingle Creek Watershed Cleanup, work with WaterShed
Partners, coordinate Education and Public Outreach Committee (EPOC), work with area
schools, and maintain Web site.
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Education Grants:
Financial assistance for activities such as classes or programs to improve water quality
education, curriculum and educational materials for use in the classroom, expenses for
field trips or fieldwork related to water quality education, and implementation projects
that include an education component. Expanded in 2005 to include associations, youth
and church groups, nonprofits, and organized groups.
MANAGEMENT PLANS: The Commission is mandated by state statute and administrative rule
to pursue an Implementation Program that consists of nonstructural, structural, and programmafic
solutions to problems, issues, and management goals. The approved Second Generation
Management Plan and the Water Quality Plan set forth a program of Resource Management
Plans, including Lake Management Plans, Stream Assessments, and a Wetland Protection and
Preservation Plan to identify those solutions.
Management Plans:
2006 Phase II Stream Assessment: Oxbow Creek and Mattson Brook
2009 Begin developing a P8 model for the watershed
2010 Wetland Management Plan
CONSTRUCTION/MATCHING GR.ANT FUND: Not mandated
An annual capital contribution towards a fund to be used to match grants or for high-priority
projects as designated by the Commission.
The West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission requests approval of its 2009
Operating Budget. Your cooperation in continuing the important work of the Commission is
greatly appreciated. Questions may be directed to this office or to your representative.
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Enclosures:
2009 Operating Budget
Member Assessments
Cc via email: City Managers
City Administrators
Commissioners
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Approved Unaudited Approved Approved
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Items 2007
2 IINCOME M I I I I
3 _?:P..P..lication,fees 6,5501 512,000
4 Wetland reviews
300
5 Interest income
6 Stream corridor S�rant
7 Reserve
6 Assessment 80,350 125,600 $1,050 126,651 125,600 130,620
9 Assessment-phase out reserve use
10 Misc Income
11 Assessment above cao M I I 3,950 I 3,950
12 TOTAL INCOME M 126.2461 5139.6001 55.0001 148.724I 5735.600 Stdti620
131EXPENSES I I I I I
14I I OPERATIONS I I
15 AdministreBon:
16 Administrative Services 27,632 30,600 27,793 30,800 3Q 800
16 TAC/En4ineerin� Su.P..P.°�_ 7 249 i 6;000
19 En�ineenn�
20 Administration 14,733
21 Management Plan 3,058 5 000 961 3,000 3,000
22 Grant Writin� ...............r... 2,500 692 2,150 2 000
23 Field Inspection.........
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25 ..Le�al.'._..._........._.._.._
26 Leaal Services 4.165 5 500 5 000
27
26 Pro(ect Reviews:
..........8 ................._15 000 s 15 000
29 En meerin 6.966
30 Administretion 2,176 3.150 928 2 000
31
32 Miscellaneous: I
33 Accountin� 3 1,250 2,198 2 250 2 250
34 Audit 4,500 5,000 4,500 5 000 5;000
35 Contin�encv 1,443 1,500 1500 1,500
36 Insurance BondinA 2,424 2,800 2,535 3 000 3 000
37 MeetinctExoense 1.028 1.200 '1.070 1200 1200
38 1 I SUBTOTAL OPERATIONS M 80,652 $99 900 $0 I 72.744 I $94.900 I $94 750 I
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40 MONITORING AND INFO GATHERING I I
41 Volunteerstreammonitonn9 ............_._.....�.:000 1,000
2.000 2.0001 1.000 3,000
42 Volunteerwetland monitorinq
43 SUBTOTAL MONITORfNC� $1-000 $2,000 I 2-000 I $2,000 I $4.000 I
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45 EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
46 .Educa6on Pro�ram._....._...
47 Web site
46 _._....._NPDES.._._......
49 Education Grants 684 3,000 3,000 921 3,000 3,000
50 SUBTOTAL EUCATION M 22.075 I $26J00 I $3.000 I 19.724 I $28.700 I '$29,000;
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52 MANAGEMENT PLANS I I I
53 Oxbow Creek/Other Stream Assessment 4,680 I I
...._.........._.........I 5.000 i............_........5 000 5 000
�4 I Manaqement Plans
55 SUBTOTAL MGMT PLANS M 4,680 I $5 000 $0 I I $5.000 I $5�000'
1561 1 M I I I I
I 57 Contribution to constdgrant match M I 5,0001 I I 5,000 5,000
I 58 Contribution ro 3d Genera Plan M I I I I 9:870
59 �TOTAL OPERATWG EXPENSE M 107 547� $139 600� $5 0001 94,468� $735 600 �147.620
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