08-12-91 agendarrj
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 222
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Setting date for Budget Study Session prior to adoption of the
1992 proposed property tax levy.
Background:
City staff is now working to prepare the 1991 Revised /1992
Proposed Budgets. It is anticipated that the draft proposed
budget documents will be printed and distributed to Council
Members on or about August 16, 1991. Once the draft budget
documents have been distributed, City staff will present the
Proposed Budget to the City Council prior to the adoption of the
Proposed 1992 Budget and property tax levy.
Truth -in- Taxation legislation mandates that each taxing authority
adopt a proposed 1992 property tax levy for payable year 1992 and
submit it to the County Auditor on or before September 3, 1991.
In order for Council Members and staff to arrange their schedules
and complete an overview of the 1992 budget document prior to the
City Council's submission of a proposed property tax levy by
September 3, the following date and time is being suggested:
Wednesday, August 21, 1991 at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council could then adopt the proposed property tax levy
resolution at the August 26, 1991 Regular City Council Meeting.
This would provide adequate time to submit the necessary
documents to the County Auditor by September 3, 1991.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the Study Session date contained in this letter and direct
the City Clerk to give proper notice of the Study Session
meeting.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The City Council must have its Proposed 1992 Budget and
property tax levy for payable year 1992 for certification to
the Hennepin County Auditor along with Truth -in- Taxation
public hearing dates for the 1991 Revised /1992 Proposed
Budget and tax levy no later than September 3, 1991.
2. The budget review process scheduled for the above Study
Session will give the City Council an overview of the budget
prior to setting the proposed property tax levy.
3. The tight scheduling of Truth -in- Taxation provides that the
City receive its revenue information for the ensuing year no
later than August 1. Thus, there is an extreme time
compression completing a proposed budget, holding an
informational meeting on the budget with the City Council
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and passing a proposed levy before September 3. This
proposed date would facilitate that process.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could select another date for the budget review
as long as adequate time exists to submit a proposed
property tax levy and budget to the County Auditor by the
September 3, 1991 deadline.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
The City Council should act on this matter at the August 12 City
Council meeting to allow time for preparation and proper notice
of the budget Study Session.
Res ct ully submitted,
ven Devich
Acting City Manager
SLD:ff
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 221
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Consideration of appointments to the Richfield Community Human
Service Planning Council.
Background:
The South Hennepin Human Services Council is being reorganized.
Their reorganization requires that the City of Richfield establish
a local human service advisory planning group. This group will
provide the basis of local planning input into the newly formulated
regional council. The proposal for the Richfield Community Human
Service Planning Council includes representatives from the
following Commissions and agencies: Advisory Board of Health,
Community Services Commission, HRA, Human Rights Commission, Human
Services Commission, Planning Commission, Richfield Public Schools,
Richfield private schools, ministerial association, The Richfield
Foundation, Visions 2004 and League of Women Voters. City staff
has sent a letter to the external organizations requesting that an
individual be appointed to represent their organization on the
newly formed Council. It is planned that orientation sessions will
be conducted for this group in early September.
Recommended Motion:
Council liaisons have recommended the following Board and
Commission members serve on the Richfield Community Human Service
Planning Council:
Advisory Board of Health:
Community Services Commission:
HRA:
Human Rights Commission:
Human Services Commission:
Planning Commission:
Basis for Recommendation:
Liaison recommendations.
Susan Rosenber
Jim Clinite
Ivan Ludeman
John Boyle
Peggy Hamilton
Morris Nilsen
Alternative Recommendation:
Other Council Members may wish to nominate other Commission members
for consideration to the Planning Council.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
This matter will be presented for discussion at the Council meeting
of August 12.
ResiVek,tf *lly sub n4' tted,
seven t . Devich
Acting City Manager
SLD :ds
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Council Letter No.220
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Signing of contract for Senior Information and Referral Services
from Bloomington Office of Senior Services.
Background:
In October 1990, the Human Services Commission Serving Seniors
and Disabled requested that the Council fund a Senior Information
and Referral Services through the Bloomington Office of Senior
Services. At that time, Senior Services, a Minneapolis based
agency, was proposing a four city Senior Answer Line with
Bloomington, Richfield, Edina and Eden Prairie. Senior Resources
was coordinating this effort through South Hennepin Human
Services Council. Since that time, Edina and Eden Prairie have
decided not to participate. Bloomington has proposed the
attached contract for services to allow Richfield to offer this
service to Richfield residents. A copy of the Project Proposal
including a breakdown (Attachment A of.the Project proposal) of
the costs for Richfield is also attached. Funding for 1991 has
been provided through the SHHSC portion of the City budget.
Funding for future years is dependent on the program requesting
and receiving such funds from the Other Agency funds as
recommended by the Social Service Funding Committee. Depending
on the actual start date, the cost for 1991 would be between
$2361.68 and $2656.89 ($590.42 per month.)
Recommended Motion:
Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract to
provide these services for the remainder of 1991.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The Human Services Commission Serving Seniors and Disabled
has recommended the program be funded.
2. The Council authorized funds to be set aside for it.
3. There are sufficient funds to cover the contract.
4. The contract has been reviewed by City staff and Attorney.
Alternative Recommendation:
The Council could chose not to fund this program.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
The contract becomes active once all contract documents are
signed. Recruitment of volunteers will not begin until the
contract has been signed. Prompt action would provide the most
benefit from this contract. The City of Bloomington has
scheduled this item for their August 19 meeting.
Res ec ully submitted,
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ven Devich
Acting City Manager
SLD:cak
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON AND THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD TO PURCHASE SENIOR ANSWER LINE
SERVICE FOR RICHFIELD RESIDENTS
This Agreement is entered into between the City of Blooming-
ton, a Minnesota municipal corporation (hereinafter
"Bloomington "), and the City of Richfield, a Minnesota municipal
corporation (hereinafter "Richfield ").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Richfield recognizes the need for improved
information and referral services to senior citizens living in
the community; and
WHEREAS, Richfield seeks to access a Senior Answer Line for
senior citizens in its community in order to provide a one -stop
place for consumers to call to enter the-highly complex senior
service system in the area;
WHEREAS, Bloomington currently operates a Senior Answer Line
for its senior citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, terms, and
conditions contained herein, Bloomington and Richfield agree as
follows:
AGREEMENT
Establishment of a Coouerative Senior Answer Line
Richfield agrees to purchase from Bloomington and Blooming-
ton agrees to provide to Richfield an information and referral
system for senior citizens residing in Richfield. The Senior
Answer Line for Richfield senior citizens will be operated by
Ea
Bloomington and will be located in the Bloomington Municipal
Building at 2215 West Old Shakopee Road in the City of Blooming-
.__ ton.., ,Senior..citizens . of.Richfield will..have.access to the serv-
ices provided by Bloomington's Senior Answer Line.
Funding
For the term of this Agreement Richfield agrees to provide
to Bloomington $590.42 (Five Hundred Ninety and 42/100 Dollars) a
month for the operation of the Senior Answer Line for Richfield
residents. This is one half of the monthly operational cost
referred to in Attachment A.
The Bloomington Office of Senior Services will provide
clerical support to the Senior Answer Line and the Coordinator of
the Bloomington Office of Senior Services will supervise the
Senior Answer Line and its volunteers. The cities agree that
Bloomington will have the sole discretion to staff the Senior
Answer Line.
Reporting
The Coordinator of the Bloomington Office of Senior Services
agrees to provide a monthly report due on the fifth working day
of the month to the Richfield Leisure Services Coordinator. This
report will include: total number of calls to Senior Answer
Line, total number of calls from Richfield residents to Senior
Answer Line, total number of Richfield volunteers working with
Senior Answer Line and total number of hours worked with Senior
Answer Line by Richfield volunteers.
Effective Date of Agreement
The parties agree that the term of this Agreement shall
commence on the date this Agreement.has been fully executed by
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the parties and end on December 31, 1991. Termination of this
Agreement prior to December 31, 1991, can be effectuated by
notice served on the other party by the party seeking termination
of the Agreement. Termination shall be effective thirty (30)
days after service of the written notice on the other party.
Uability
Bloomington agrees to hold Richfield harmless from any
claims that result directly from Bloomington's operation of the
Senior Answer Line.
Unforeseen Circumstances
Neither Bloomington nor Richfield shall be considered in
breach of any of the obligations herein in the event of delay due
to unforeseen causes beyond that party's reasonable control
without fault or negligence.
Notices
All notices and other communications hereunder shall be
deemed sufficiently given when personally delivered or when
mailed, postage pre -paid, with proper addresses indicated below:
TO BLOOMINGTON: Office of Senior Services
Human Services Division
City of Bloomington
2215 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 -3069
TO RICHFIELD: Leisure Services Coordinator
City of Richfield
6700 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
Minnesota Law
The parties agree that this document shall be governed by
Minnesota law.
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Miscellaneous Provisions
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The parties agree that in performance of the services herein
enumerated, they will comply with any and all- state, federal, and
local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agree-
ment between Bloomington and Richfield and it supersedes all
prior negotiations, representations, agreements, either written
or oral.
No change, amendment, or modification to or extension of any
'provisions of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in
writing and executed by the parties.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a
contractual relationship with or cause of action in favor of a
third party against Bloomington or Richfield.
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
DATED: By:
Its Mayor
DATED: By:
Approved by the City.Attorney.
City Attorney
DATED:
DATED:
Its Manager
CITY OF RICHFIELD
By:
Its Mayor
By:
Its Manager
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ATTACHMENT A
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ITEMIZED ANNUAL BUDGET `(monthly-breakdown)
Salaries, Wages and Benefits
Coordinator.25% of time..$15 an hr ........ $7,500 ......... (625.00)
Clerical ......... ....1% of time.... ........275..........(22.92)
Benefits for coordinator and clerical ...... 2,099 ......... (175.00)
subtotal
$9,8.74 (822.83)
Materials, Supplies and Services
Postage ......... 1,548 pieces at 29( ............449.........:(37.42)
Mileage...... 100 miles- at...26(4, .a mile ........... 26 ........... (2.17)
Supplies.... office supplies... .... ...........50...........(4.17)
Telephone..) ext. at $300..$100 to install... 400..........(33.33)
Volunteer office..137 sq ft x $8.20 sq ft..1,123 .......... (93.58)
Work station, filing.area .................. 1,000..........(83.33)
Informational documents . .....................350...... ..(29.17)
subtotal
$3,398 (283.17)
Capital Expenditures
1 PC compatible workstation to run
- United ,.Way:_software -. must .be
compatible with other-work-
stations used.at the City of-Bloomington.
Minimum configuration:
PC Compatible workstation
286 Processor
3.5" Floppy
20 Million Disk Drive.. .... .........2,000
MSDOS 3.3 or higher.. add PC slice......:.. 245
subtotal
Life of computer equipment
is 30 months ... $2,245 -30 mo. (74.83)
Annually $897.96
TOTAL..annual costs . .....................$14,169.96
Monthly operational cost............ ..................$1,180.83
In Kind Donations
Bloomington Senior Services
Telecommunication device for the deaf .................500
West Metro First Call for Help
Bimonthly data base update ............................600
Senior Resources
Volunteer training .... 16 hrs ... $10 an hr ..............160
Total In Kind Donations $1,260
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Senior Answer Line
South Suburban Hennepin County
Project Proposal
Applicant:. Office'of Senior Services
Human Services.Division
Community Services Department
City of Bloomington
Address: 2215 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 -3096
Telephone: 881 -5811, extension 391
Contact: Kerry Stone
JULY 1991
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A. Cover Page
B. Summary of,Senior Answer Line
1. Summary Paragraph
2. Target Population
3. Services
4. Staff
5. Facility
6. Funding Sources
C. Program Narrative
1. Program Philosophy, Purpose and Goals
2. Target Population
a. Clientele and Geographic Area
b. Program Size
3. Service Activities
a. Schedule
b. Service Provided
C. Interagency Cooperation
4. Staff information
a. Staffing Pattern and Job Descriptions.
b. Training
5. Budget
6. Organizational Capability
7. History of the Project
a. Research in Developing the Project
b. Statement of Problems and Issues in the Existing
Access System
c.. Model for the Project
d. Roles of the Model's Collaborating Entities
1) Metropolitan Council's Area Agency on Aging
2) United Way's West Metro First Call for Help
3) Senior Resources
4) South Hennepin Human*Services Council
5) Community Providers
6) Hub Site - Bloomington Office of Senior Services
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Letters of Support
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SUMMARY OF SENIOR ANSWER LINE
1. Summary Paragraph
The Bloomington Office of Senior Services proposes to offer a
Senior Information and Referral Service, Senior Answer Line, for
south suburban Hennepin county's older adults, their families and
friends; initial service will be for residents of Bloomington
and Richfield with plans to include Eden Prairie and Edina in the
future. This service will meet the area's need for a one -stop
place for consumers to call to enter the highly complex senior
service system in our communities. The service will also nurture
and encourage the cooperation'and support of community agencies
who are part of the senior service system.
2. Target Population
Adults age 55 and older and the people who are part of that older
adult's support system will be the group targeted for service.
These older adults will reside in the communities of Bloomington
and Richfield with the intent to serve Edina and Eden Prairie in
the future.
3. Services
Consumers from Bloomington and Richfield calling for Information
and Referral will be referred to the appropriate local service(s)
and-will be provided with'appropriate.information about their
options for service in the south Hennepin area. People answering
.Senior Answer Line will have access to First Call for Help's
computer data base and.will be trained in accessing the caller's
needs, calling up the information on the computer and referring
callers appropriately within the local service system. Follow -up
calls will be provided when necessary. Callers from Eden Prairie
and Edina will be referred to their city's appropriate local
information service and to First Call for Help.
4. Staff
The Coordinator of the Bloomington Office of Senior Services will
supervise the project and will assist in training volunteers.
Volunteers from participating communities will be recruited and
trained to work with the project. The Community Services
Secretary will work with the project as needed.
5. Facility
Senior Answer Line will be located in the Bloomington Municipal
Building at 2215 W. Old Shakopee Road,.Bloomington. Services
will be identified as those for seniors of Richfield and
Bloomington, and eventually for the entire south Hennepin area.
The facility is completely accessible and equipped with a.
telecommunications devise for the deaf.
6. Funding Sources
The cities of Bloomington and Richfield will fund the start up of
Senior Answer•Line in the south suburban Hennepin area.
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C.' Program Narrative
1. Program Philosophy, Purpose and Goals
The City of Bloomington's Office of Senior Services proposes to
subcontract with the West Metropolitan Senior Information and
Referral Coordination Project (Senior.Resources) to provide
Information and Referral to people age 55 and older in the south
Hennepin area - the cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and
Eden Prairie. This proposed service would:
improve access'to a complex community based system of senior
services;
improve the quality of service information and assistance
available to seniors, their families and concerned others;
provide a well - publicized entry point to the south Hennepin
senior service system;
provide accurate,,,, detailed information to consumers and the
advocacy necessary to respond to complex problems;
train staff and volunteers to accurately access the needs of
the caller;
provide "full service" information and referral: this
includes collateral calls, follow -up calls, and limited case
management;
assist seniors and their families in dealing with "big
systems" such as Medical Assistance, Medicare, HMO's and
other supplementary insurance programs, Social Security, etc.;
provide a local - source -of- information -where seniors will be
comfortable. that "'people', are familiar with their
circumstance;"
request and nurture interagency and community provider
cooperation in the referral.process with older adults.
2. Target Population
a. Clientele and Geographic Area
At least two of the south Hennepin communities have recognized
the increasing need for improved I &R /access to services for
seniors, and have initiated processes to .improve service:
RICHFIELD spent 1988 developing a study of ways that their city,
may work better for its older adults. The published report
Making Richfield Work for the Elderly documented the need for improved
I &R /access services as did the feedback and themes which were
prevalent in an Open Forum on Senior Issues held on March 30,
1989.
BLOOMINGTON, recognizing the- overwhelming demand for full
service I &R and improved Senior Service planning, reorganized
their Human Service Division in 1989. The Office of Senior.
Services was created with a coordinator to plan the provision of
those services identified as necessary within a suburban
community with an aging population: Senior Services was located
at City Hall recognizing that many older adults identify with
their local city when requesting information and assistance;
this location also allowed for improved communication with all
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areas of city service. Creekside Community Center, the
community focal point, automatically transfers all calls for
senior service to Senior Services as does the city switchboard
operator.
A high concentration of older adults are aging in place in three
of the four identified cities. 1980 Census data obtained from
the Metropolitan Council's Area Agency on Aging (the most recent
available). indicated that the population of people 60 years and
older in the four cities totaled 23,536. 9,418 people 60 and
older in Edina represented 20% of that city's total population in
1980, ranking it #2 behind Minneapolis in comparison with the
other 46 Hennepin County municipalities. South Hennepin cities,
their populations over age 60, the percentage that number
represented in their total population and their county ranking in
the 1980 Census were:
Edina
9,418
20%
#2
Richfield
6,235
160
#5
Bloomington
7,21,
90
#4
Eden Prairie
667
40
#19
There are rapidly increasing numbers of older adults aging in
place in three of the four identified cities. The Hennepin
County Office of Planning and Development has projected
population growth in each of the county's municipalities through
the year 2000. Projected growth in the age group 60 and older is
shown below.
Bloomington -
Edina
Eden Prairie
Richfield
1990 11,881. age 60+
12,5.06
1,196
7,660
1995 13,462
13,185
1,370
7,668
2000 14,601
13,662
1,621
7,641
It is projected.that growth in the 60+ population will occur
rapidly through 2020 reaching close to 50% of the total
population in suburban areas as the people in the baby boom
generation move into that age group.
b. Program Size
Senior Answer Line proposes to serve 1,500 unduplicated clients
(Richfield and Bloomington seniors) in 1991. The service
proposes to answer 7,000 calls in its first year of operation.
3. Service Activities
a. Schedule
The south Hennepin Senior Answer Line will be answered from
8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. The holiday
schedule will be that of-the City of Bloomington. The line'-will
carry a message giving the Answer Line schedule when not in
service.' The possibility of switching'calls to First Call for.
Help when the Answer Line is not in service will be explored.
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b. Service Provided
Senior Answer Line will provide full service information and
referral. The role of the centralized I &R service will be to:
Provide a well - publicized local number for seniors and their
families to call if they do not know where or how to seek
assistance.
_Provide an up-to-date, comprehensive listing of services and
resources for providers to access.
Provide a one -stop referral source for local information for
oroviders to refer clients who need additional information.
The description of this service appears in detail under Program
Philosophy, Purpose and Goals.
C. Interagency,, Cooperation
All agencies and services provide some information'and referral
and will be encouraged to continue to do so. (See ATTACHMENT C)
The Coordinator of the Office of Senior Services maintains good
communications with senior providers throughout the region It
will be necessary to extend and further develop those working
relationships in order to provide effective I. &.R service and
limited case management to consumers in all four cities.
It is equally important that all'senior >.prov.ide.r..s,.who obviously
handle may I &R requests through their agencies, support the
concept of a'local., centralized I &R service. .(See.attached
Letters of Support) At the suggestion of the SHHSC planning
committee, local providers will be asked to agree to use Senior
Answer Line as the local, centralized I &R service for seniors and
will agree to support it in the communities.
4. Staff Information
a. Staffing Pattern,and Job Descriptions
Coordinator - The Coordinator of the Bloomington Office of Senior
Services will supervise Senior Answer Line. The Coordinator will
coordinate and communicate with the cities of .Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield, Eden Prairie, Senior Resources, the project Advisory
Committee and all community services for seniors. This
coordination will ensure that information is current and that
communication is ongoing between and among all area senior
service providers. Quarterly meetings of the South Hennepin
Senior Workers gathering will enhance coordination and
communication. Communication will also be maintained and project
ownership maintained through the Community /Provider advisory
committee.
The Coordinator will also_ handle the publicity campaign for
Senior Answer Line. This will include:
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Local newspaper coverage in each of the four communities ICS 713
Distribution of a printed flyer in local libraries,
supermarkets, beauty shops, churches, focal points and housing
developments;
Publicity in focal point publications;
Publicity in local community education publications;
Listing in local telephone directories;
Publicity in local church bulletins;
The Coordinator will recruit and assist in training volunteers to
answer the Senior Answer Line.. The Coordinator will provide
information and referral and limited case management when
necessary.
Volunteers - Initially 12 volunteers will.be recruited from
participating communities and will be trained in I &R procedures
developed by Senior Resources and First Call for Help.
Volunteers will each work 3 1/2 hour shifts,.morning or
afternoon, M -F, with 2 volunteers serving as substitutes.
Secretary - .Clerical support is available through the Bloomington
Office of Senior Services.
Backup staff to the coordinator
In the absence of the Coordinator, backup to the volunteers will
be provided by Bloomington Human Services staff who are full time
employees; are providing I &R in.their specialty areas and are
accustomed to providing backup to the coordinator. These staff
people are: Creekside Community Center Supervisor, Office of
Special Services Program Supervisor, Office of Special Services
Program Coordinator, and the Human Services Division Manager.
b. Training
Training in effective I &R techniques and procedures as well as
the effective use of First Call for Help's data base will be
provided through Senior Resources, First Call for Help and the
Coordinator of the Office of Senior Services.
5. Budget.
See Attachment A
6. Organizational capability
It would be a logical expansion of information and referral
service to increase the capacity of the Bloomington Office of.
Senior Services to serve consumers in the four south Hennepin
communities. The services available to older adults in
Bloomington are often services also available to seniors in all
four south Hennepin cities. (See Attachment B.) .
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7.-- History of the Project
a. Research in developing the project
In 1988 the Senior Issues Network, a coalition of over 300 senior
providers, consumers, funders and planners from Hennepin County
gathered to discuss the changing needs of the older population.
Solving the problem of inadequate access to community based
senior services was identified as one of the highest priorities
for cooperative.planning and long term coordination.
A task force from the Senior Issues Network followed with ten
months of extensive focus group discussions and analysis of the
information and referral situation in Hennepin County. Focus
groups were made up of:
Providers: SW Calhoun Isles Group - 10 people
South Hennepin Human Services 10 ,people
Hennepin County Minority Senior Network - 9 people
Long£gllow- Nokomis Sr. Committee 8 people
Seniors: TRUST drivers, 41st and Harriet, 6 people from
mid -age to seniors
Creekside Community Center, Bloomington - 8 active
seniors
Caregivers, Camden neighborhood to Plymouth -
5 people from mid -age to seniors
Senior Place, NE Minneapolis,- 5 active seniors
Information gathered in the.task force process led.to a better
=understanding of the problem as stated in the ;Senior Issues
Network task Force on Information and Referral Services.for
Seniors of June 1, 1989.
b. Statement of Problems and Issues in the Existing
Access System
Calls from seniors and familv members requesting service
information are increasing. Consumers call a wide variety of
places for information, from senior centers and service providers
to.city halls and police departments. The information and
referral system for senior services is very complex.
Manv consumers do not know where to begin to get information and
Services. Despite ongoing publicity, most consumers have not
heard of First Call for Help, and many believe that it is an
emergency service rather than a general I &R number. Seniors'
family members, particularly those living outside the
Metropolitan Area, have a difficult time identifying an entry
point to the complex senior service system in our area.
Most consumers prefer to ask friends or other people and
organizations thev know and trust for information about services.
Seniors from suburban areas who participated in focus groups on
information services said that they probably would not call a
central (county -wide) number for service information because they
believe that such an agency will not know about services. in-their
local area. Seniors who live in Minneapolis indicated more
interest in using a central number.
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Information about senior services and programs is becoming
increasingly specialized and technical. It is difficult for
general providers-of information and referral to keep up with
changes in senior services, Medicare and other health programs,
long -term care services, etc., and provide detailed information
to consumers or the advocacy needed to solve complicated
problems. Many I &R providers rely on volunteers to answer phones
.whose abilities to answer complex questions vary. Service
providers report frequent inappropriate and inaccurate referrals
from volunteers at information and referral services.
Callers often need more than a list of phone numbers to help them
access the services they need. While many agencies provide basic
I &R services such as answering the question asked by the caller
and providing one or more referral numbers if needed, many do not
have the time and resources to assess "unspoken" caller needs,
explain the service system, provide collateral :calls or make
calls on behalf of seniors needing such assistance, provide
follow -up to make $ure that needed services were obtained or make
a one -to -one contact in the senior's home if needed. Service
providers indicate an increasing demand for such "full service"
information and referral, particularly from seniors' families,
and seniors experiencing difficulties with Medicare, Social
Security or other "big systems." In a related concern, many,
seniors subscribe to metered phone service, and are hesitant to
call a long list of referral numbers to locate the services that
they need because of the high additional cost involved in
exceeding their monthly call limit. -
The connections between the central I &R centers and local service
and information providers could be improved.. The.Hennepin County
Service Delivery.Plan called for strong linkages between the
First Call for Help service and local providers such as the
community focal points (senior centers). Without a designated
staff person at First Call for Help to develop such linkages, the
connections have only developed in a limited way. The quality of
connections.among local providers varies throughout the county,
with some areas noting much collaboration and cooperation and
.others much fragmentation among service providers.
The task force developed a model for improving I &R service to
seniors in Hennepin County.. The model defines specific roles for
the collaborating entities in planning and coordinating a
decentralized I &R service for seniors. The drawing.included here
shows the entities necessary to implement the model in the south
Hennepin area and briefly describes each.of their responsibil-
ities in that implementation. A more complete description of the
role of each collaborator follows.
C.
Model for the Project
SHHSC N\\ •Network and \
Coordinate with Cities
• Assist with Research for
Ongoing Funding
• Promote Services
• Resource for Program Start -
Up, Proposal Writing and
Facilitation of Community
\ Discussion
Community
Providers
• Call Referrals When
Appropriate-
• Promote Service
• Report Inappropriate
Referrals, Change of
Information
• Network
Metropolitan
Council
* Title 111 Grant
Senior
Resources
• Coordinate Project
• Advisory Council
Seniors and Providers
• Promotion and Publicity
Advocacy for Project
• Community Networking
Hub Site
• Provide I and R Service
• Promote Service
• Recruit and Tram Volunteers
• Referral to Community
Agencies
-Update Data Base
• Network
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First Call for Help
• Data Base
• Technical Training and
Ongoing Assistance
• Promote Services
* Maintain Data,File
• Network
Other
Funding Sources
• Support Cost of
Local Hub Site
d. Roles of Model's Collaborating Entities
1) Metropolitan Council's Area Agency on Aging
The Older Americans Act requires that the Area Agency on Aging
"provide for the establishment and maintenance of information' and
referral services in sufficient numbers to assure that all older
individuals within their planning and service area will have
reasonably convenient access to such services." Since 1975 the
Aging Program has had an adopted information and referral plan
for °the West Metropolitan Twin Cities area that includes the
central I &R office of West Metro First Call for Help and a
network of local providers for
advocacy, outreach and limited
focal points).
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information and referral,
case management (the community
Following the Senior Issues Task Force on Information and
Referral recommendations, the Area Agency on Aging recommended
that Title III money be allocated for an information and referral
coordination project in the West Metro Area. Because of the
federal mandate, the West Metro Senior Information and Referral
Coordination Project will be viewed as acting on behalf of the
Area Agency in providing information and referral coordination
services. The Area Agency will review the development and
implementation of the West Metro Information and Referral
Coordination Project and will consider the allocation of Title
III funds to the project on an annual basis.
2) United Way's West Metro First.Call for Help
In addition to working with the Senior Issues Network and its
Senior I &R Task Force in the development'of a decentralized I &R
model for seniors, West Metro First Call for Help service and its
sponsor (United Way of Minneapolis) had been working with a
community committee in 1988 and 1989 to develop options for
improving services. The committee had recommended that the.,
central First Call for Help office concentrate more on
information management (maintaining and updating an accurate, .
computerized resource file) and begin to decentralize the
answering of information.requests.to a network of local offices.
...West. Metro First Call for Help agreed that the West Metro
Information and Referral. Coordination Project.'s.goals and
objectives complemented their agency goals and objectives, and,
to that end, agreed to continue their role in support of the Area
Agency on Aging's funded coordination model for senior I &R.
First Call for Help will provide the data base for use in local
computerized sites of senior I &R. They will update and maintain
that base and will allow for localized information updating of
the base.. They will provide training and ongoing assistance in
use of the computerized I &R system. They will assist in
promotion of the service and will assist sites with the data base
in meeting and networking on an ongoing basis. Eventually, new
technology may automatically route.calls that come to the'central
I &R number to a local office.
3) Senior Resources
Senior Resources is the agency funded by the Area Agency on Aging
to implement the Vest Metro Senior I &R Coordination Project.
They are to work collaboratively with West Metro First Call for
Help and local senior service networks throughout Hennepin County
(and eventually Scott, Carver and Anoka Counties) to facilitate
discussion about how to address changes in the needs for improved
access to service for seniors and their families. They are to
assist with the development of the First Call for Help
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computerization project while promoting an identity specific to
the needs of the local community.'
Senior Resources is also to provide promotion of local I &R
networks, advocate for a local system of information provision
and serve as a resource for securing ongoing support. They will
provide technical assistance and monitoring of computer stations
for quality assurance and training for community based volunteers
in effective I &R methods.
Senior Resources has been in operation since 1957, originally
under the title of Greater Minneapolis Senior Centers. Other
programs coordinated through Senior Resources include: RSVP
(Retired Senior volunteer Program) for Hennepin and Scott
Counties, West Metropolitan Coordinated Transportation which
coordinates services throughout Hennepin County (Title III
grant), Services to Hearing Impaired Seniors which serves the
Twin Cities, Special Access Outreach-workers who.provide direct
one -to -one social services with isolated, underserved older
adults of color. They also operate three senior centers in the
Minneapolis area and provide social and recreational services in
public housing highrises in Minneapolis.
Senior Resources has developed an advisory committee for the I &R
Coordination Project made up of representatives of senior service
agencies throughout Hennepin County. This advisory committee
determined that the pilot project for the I &R system would be
.located in the south Hennepin area, the communities of
Bloomington, Richfield,. Edina and Eden Prairie.. They justified
this'decision -to pilot the service. for Several reasons:
An established Senior Workers network.which has good groundwork
in place for communication /networking among senior providers.
South Hennepin Senior Workers meet quarterly to work on a subject
of interest to members of the group.. Services participating in
this group represent the spectrum of senior services: community
focal points, housing, long term and short term health care, home
delivered meals, chore service and home repair, counseling and
case management, transportation, religious organizations,
caregiver support, congregate dining, adult day care, home
modification, Share -A -Home, education, employment, home health,
legal services, respite, telephone .reassurance, recreation and
social opportunities, volunteer opportunities and
human service planning (SHHSC).' Staff from Senior Resources
presented information on the history and objectives of the
coordinated I &R project on May 9, 1990 at a South Hennepin Senior
Workers meeting. At that time senior workers and their agencies
were encouraged to express their interest in being involved in
planning and implementing the project in the south Hennepin area.
During.the remainder of May.1990.Senior Resources staff held many
visits with service providers in the south Hennepin region,
including SHHSC, VEAP and the community focal.points to discuss
specific needs in the area of I &R /access to services for older
adults and their families.
Increasing demand for I &R services as reported
service agencies
area human
Attachment C)
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4) South Hennepin Human Services Council
South Hennepin Human Services Council (SHHSC) is the joint powers
agency charged with planning and coordinating human services for
the cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and Eden Prairie.
SHHSC has been working with United Way's West Metro First Call
for Help since early 1988 on its community committee to plan
decentralized or localized I &R.
According to their August 24, 1989 meeting minutes South Hennepin
Human Services Council unanimously voted that SHHSC move forward
in exploring the concept of a senior citizen "hub" information &
referral system.
Following an August 9,,1990 Regional Forum on human service
needs, - SHHSC staff and planning .committee - 'devised .a 1990-1991 -
Work Plan to support the expressed needs of the people in the
communities of the.pouth Hennepin region. One of the seven areas
of planning priority described in the Work Plan proposes that
SHHSC play a local coordinating role in the establishment of a
decentralized Information and Referral "hub" for senior citizens
in the south Hennepin area. The Work Plan describes the
coordinating activities of SHHSC in the development of the I &R
"hub ": work with city staff and human service commissions,
encourage community agency participation, form a working group to
assist in developing the proposal, research funding alternatives,
develop a funding plan, contact businesses and foundations,
assist in-preparing the proposal. This local coordination.is : to
take place cooperatively with Senior.Resources.
SHHSC staff working cooperatively with Senior Resources staff met
with representatives of each city during May of 1990. Each city
representative had a liaison role on the human service commission
in their. community. Meetings were to inform the cities of the
project and to establish a city contact for project updates.
5) Community providers
On June 29, 1990 SHHSC and Senior Resources invited 90 agency
representatives and individuals from the South Hennepin Senior
Workers network as -well as identified city representatives to
discuss the project and the development of an I &R hub in the
region.-- At that meeting agencies interested in serving as the
computerized center were invited to research interest and
possibility of.serving in that capacity within their agency. At
that meeting, it was decided that a committee would form to serve
as a monitoring group and to ensure maximum involvement of all
agencies providing I &R in the community. It was hoped that this
involvement would reinforce community ownership of the project."
This group includes representatives from each of the four cities
in SHHSC as well as providers from each of the,four cities.
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6) Bloomington Office of Senior Services
Agencies in the south Hennepin area were encouraged to apply to
the advisory committee of the West Metro Coordinated I &R Project
to serve as the hub site for the computerized information system;
the Bloomington Office of Senior Services in the Human Services
Division of the Department Community Services applied for the hub
position. Senior Services is being assisted in seeking funding
and local community support for the south Hennepin area senior
I &R hub by the South Hennepin Human Services Council and the
Senior Resources staff with advice and support from the local
Provider /Community committee and the SHHSC planning committee.
The Bloomington Department of Community Services is the people -
serving department of the City.. Within this Department are two
Divisions with a long history of providing information and
referral. The Bloomington Division of Public Health has been
protecting and promoting health for 25 years in,Bloomington.
Since 1977 programs were extended to residents of Edina and _
Richfield through a,,.special contract.With these cities. In
addition to their comprehensive public health services this
division has provided information and referral; the senior
population has always been one of the citizen groups served by
Bloomington Public Health. -
The Division of Human Services is also within Bloomington
Community Services. Human Services includes Creekside Community
Center, the Office of Special Services and the Office of Senior
Services: Creekside Community Center is the designated senior
community focal point in Bloomington -and has provided information
and referral since 1974'. The Office of Special Services provides
services including information and referral to people with:
disabilities and to their families.
The-Office of Senior Services was created in 1988 to meet
Bloomington's growing need for planning and coordination of
senior services. "Full service" senior information and referral
has been provided by Senior Services since its creation. Senior
Services is now handling more than 100 information and referral
calls a month. These callers are provided assessment, advocacy,
information, referral, follow -up, collateral calls - all of the
elements of limited case management as individual and family
needs dictate. Records are kept on individual calls and monthly
service indexes are reported to the Bloomington City Council.
These calls are in addition to 1,500 information and referral
calls taken monthly at the senior focal point, Creekside Commun-
ity Center.
The Office of Senior Services has been integrally involved in
collaborative planning for improved I &R for Bloomington seniors
since the Office's inception. The Office's 1989 Goals included:
Work with South Hennepin Human Services, the Metr000litan Council
and providers of senior services in Hennepin County to improve
the information . and referral provided to older adults — beginning
with the First Call for Help system down throucah local sources of
I &R.
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1. Continue working with the county -wide committee organizing
focus groups throughout the country to determine the personal
- preferences of people when they seek I &R. (People included
consumers, providers, caregivers and family members of older
adults.)
2. Work with the Area Agency on
Help as they develop a directory
county.
3. Work with South Hennepin and
up the system of service deliver;
Aging staff and First Call for
of senior services for Hennepin
1
First Call for Help as they set
on first Call for Help South.
4. Assist in training paraprofessionals who do I &R locally.
( Church secretaries, neighborhood centers coordinators, peer
counselors, blockworkers, etc.)
Senior Service's 1990.goals included:
Continue to work to
in the local area.
rove information and referral for Seniors
1. Publicize the availability of the Hennepin County Senior
Services Directory for providers and assist with its
distribution.
2.. Work.with Senior Resources, Met Council Agency on Aging, and
First Call for Help as they develop the West Metro Senior I &R.
function.
3. Work with SHHSC, Edina, Eden Prairie, Richfield;. First Call
for Help, Senior Resources and the Metro Area Agency on Aging to
establish South Hennepin Senior Information and Referral out of
the Office of Senior Services..
4. Continue'to publicize the availability of I &R to seniors and
their families and friends through Office of Senior Services.
The Coordinator of Senior Services.has actively participated in
these steps in.developing a decentralized senior I &R system in
Hennepin County:
Senior Issues Network
Senior Issues Network Task Force for Coordinated I &R
Committee Advising on the development of the Hennepin County
Resource Directory for Seniors
West Metro Coordinated I &R Proposal Writing Committee
requesting Title III funding for the coordination project
Advisory Committee for the West Metro Coordinated I &R Project
Community /Providers I &R Planning Committee in the South Hennepin
area
Senior Services believes in collaborative planning and
coordination of service delivery as the.most cost effective' -and
least fragmented way to pull together community resources to
serve older adults. Projects initiated and developed
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ccllaboratively by Senior Services with community agencies listed
include:
Bloomington Senior Blockworker Program - Police Department's
Neighborhood Crime Prevention Program and Bloomington Community
Education's Neighborhood Center Program
Bloomington Older Adult Education'Program.- City of Bloomington
and the Bloomington Community Education and Services Department
Medicare Volunteer Program - A volunteer trained through the
Minnesota Board on Aging is matched with consumers needing one-
on-one assistance with their Medicare bills in their homes.
Living Will Seminars and Videotape - Local attorneys volunteer to
speak to groups of older adults on the completion of the,MN
diving will form - the Hennepin County Bar Association is
supporting the development of a Senior Services videotape. on
completing the Living Will which will be made available in local
libraries and through senior foc -al points through Area Agencies
on Aging
Women's Money Management Seminars - AARP, local churches, senior
providers, Board on Aging, U of MN Extension Service, Area Agency
on Aging
National Familv Careqivers Week and Caregiver Support Groups -
Office of Special Services, Ebenezer Community Services,
Bloomington Municipal Services Cable Channel 31
Ask Senior Services Newspaper Column - Bloomington Sun %Current
Mature Workers Job Fair - Hennepin County Technical College,
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Bloomington Senior Citizen
Advisory Commission
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ATTACHMENT A
ITEMIZED ANNUAL BUDGET (monthly breakdown)
Salaries, Wages and Benefits
Coordinator,25% of time..$1.5 an hr. . ...$7,500.........(625.00)
Clerical... ...1% of time. ..... .275......... (22.92)
Benefits for coordinator and clerical.... .2,099.........(175.00)
subtotal
$9,874 (822.83)
Materials, Supplies and Services
Postage ......... 1,548 pieces at 29..........449.... ....(37.42)
Mileage......100 miles at 26e, a mile .......... 26 ........... (2.17)
Supplies....office supplies.. . . .50...........(4.17)
Telephone..) ext. at $300..$100'toinstall...400. .......(33.33)
Volunteer office-137 sq ft x $8.20 sq ft..1,123.... ...... (93.58')
Work station, filing area .............. ..1,000. ..(83.33)
Informational documents ............ ..........350..........(29.17)
subtotal
$3,398 (2183.17)
Capital Expenditures
1 PC compatible workstation to run
United Way.software must.be -
compatible with other work -
stations used at the City of Bloomington`.
Minimum configuration:
.PC Compatible workstation
286 Processor
3.5" Floppy
20 Million. Disk Drive........ .........2,000
MSDOS 3.3.or higher.. add PC slice..... ..245
subtotal
Life of computer equipment
is 30 months ... $2,245;30 mo. (74.83)
Annually $897.96
TOTAL—annual costs.. ...... ..............$14,169.96
Monthly operational cost :.......... ....................$1,180.83
In Kind Donations
Bloomington Senior Services
Telecommunication device for -the deaf .................500
West Metro First Gall for Help
Bimonthly data base update ............................600
Senior Resources
Volunteer training .... 16 hrs ... $10 an hr................160
Total In Kind Donations $1,260
ATTACHMENT B
LOCAL SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR BLOOMINGTON SENIOR CITIZENS
Please call the Bloomington Office of Senior Services if you have
questions about any of these services or telephone numbers.
88 1 - 5 8 1 1 Extension 391
System Access Services
Information and Bloomington Office of Senior Services - 881 -5811 x391
Referral Creekside Community Center.- 887 -9604
Outreach Senior Outreach South - 933 -9311
Individual Bloomington Office of Senior Services- 881 -5811 x391
Advocacy VEAP 854 -4609
Bloomington Public Health - 887 -9700
Limited Case Senior Outreach South - 933 -9311
Management South Hennepin Family and Children's Service -
884 -7353
Bloomington Division of Public Health - 88.7 -9700
Intensive Case Senior Outreach South 933 -9311
Management South Hennepin Family ,and Children's Service
884 -7353
Bloomington Division of Public Health - 887 -9700
Hennepin County Services to Seniors - 348 =4500
Physical Access Services
Transportation Bloomington Senior Program - 887 -9608
VEAP Van or Volunteers - 854 -4609
Metro Mobility - 349 -7480
.Fairview Southdale Senior Transportation - 924 -5573
Services to Meet
Caregiver Support
Chore /Home
Maintenance /Home
Modification
Specific Needs
Ebenezer - 879 -2840
Senior Community Services - 933 -9311
HOME - 888 -5530
VEAP - 861 -7478
HRA - 881 -5811 x381
Congregate Dining Bloomington Senior Meals Program - 887 -9608
Day Care (Adult) Martin Luther Manor - 888 -7751
(second site at St. Stephen Lutheran Church)
(third site at House of Prayer *Lutheran Church in
Richfield)'
Education Older Adult Education Program - 881 -5811 x770
Bloomington Senior Program - 887 -9604
Opportunities also offered by:
Hennepin.County Community Libraries
o -as-
Oxboro - 888 -3369
_ Penn Lake 884 -3667
Normandale Community College - 830 -9300
Bloomington Community Education - 887 -9225
Emergency Hennepin Technical College - (food,
Assistance shelter, transportation) - 861 -7481
Employment /Employment
Counseling Hennepin Technical College - 861 -7481
Bloomington Office of State Job Service - 341 -7511
Financial Hennepin County Financial Assistance - 888 -8287
Assistance Bloomington HRA - (rental assistance, weatherization
assistance, property rehab or modification
assistance) -.887 -9637
Friendly Visiting Senior Outreach South - 933 -9311
Health Education Bloomington Division of Public Health - 887 -9603
Bloomington Senior Program - 887 -9604
Bloomington Office of Senior Services/
Older Adult Education Program - 881-5811 x 91,x770
Bloomington Community Education - 887 -9225
Health Assessment Bloomington Division of Public Health _ 887 -9700
and Screening Bloomington Senior. Program _ 887 -9604
Home Delivered Bloomington Home Delivered Meals - 887 -9604
Meals VEAP (Holiday Meals) - 854 -4609
Home Health Aid
Services Bloomington Division of Public Health - 887 -9700
Home Nursing
Care - Bloomington Division of Public Health - 887 -9700
Housing Bloomington HRA - 881 -5811 x383
Options Office of Senior Services - 881 -5811 x3.91
Individual housing sites -
Subsidized rental .
Gideon Pond - 884 -7228
Knox Landing - 884 -9611
Ridgeview Terrace - 884 -7228
Housing (Cont.) Senior Cooperative (owned)
Gideon Pond - 884-7228
Life Care Community.
Friendship village - 831 -7500
Assisted Living
Meadow Woods— 888 -1010
Friendship Village - 831- 7500
Nursing Care Facilities
Bloomington Nursing Home - 881 - 8676
Eagle Nursing Home - 888- 9461
(D -a (P
Friendship Village - 831 -7500
Maple Manor - 881 -5803
Martin Luther Manor 888 -7751
MN Masonic Home - 881 -8665
Independent Living Rental Cluster Homes
Masonic Square at MN Masonic. Home - 885 -2204
Boarding Care Homes - Licensed, Private Residences
Nallson Residence - 884 -8553
Nelson Residence - 881 -1889
Share -A -Home - 888 -1684
Legal /Paralegal
Services Legal Aid Society of Minnesota - 827 -3774
Mental Health Bloomington _Division of Public Health - 887 -9700
Counseling Senior Outreach South- 933 -9311
South Hennepin Family and Children's Service -
884 -?353-
Respite
Services
Supportive /Peer
Counseling
Telephone
Reassurance
Catholic Charities Respite Program - 222 -3001
Ebenezer. Community Services - 879 -2840
Senior Outreach South - 933 -9311
Office of Special Services - 887 -9604 x409
(support groups for stroke, multiple sclerosis,
hard of .hearing).
Fairview Southdale - 924 -5020
Social/ Bloomington Older Adult Recreation Program
Recreational 881 -5811 x390
Bloomington Senior Program - 887 -9604
Senior Organizations in Local Churches - Groups
listed in separate .directory - call 881 -5811 x391
Therapy (Phys.) Martin Luther Manor - 888 -1751 (outpatient)
Volunteer Bloomington Senior Program - 881 -5811
Opportunities Retired Senior Volunteer Program - 331 -4467
Bloomington.Office of Senior Services /Older Adult
Education Program - 881 -5811 x391, x770
VEAP - 854 -4609
ATTACHMENT C
Below are the responses to the survey sent to human service agencies, .
churches and city representatives regarding senior information and
referral in the South Hennepin area.
1. , Please provide the name of the
agency you represent and your name.
Total Responses: 28
6
Catholic Charities
American Red Cross
Lutheran Social Services
PROP
So. Henn. Human Services
Eden Prairie Senior Center
VEAP
Castle Ridge H.C.C.
Ebenezer Comm. Services
Penn Lake. Library
H.O.M.E. Program
Oxboro Library
Senior Outreach
Shepherd Center /Good Shep. Church
Office of Special'''Services
St. Edward's Church
Martin Luther Manor
MN Senior Federation
Meadow Woods
Bloomington HRA.'
Gideon Pond
Bloomington Public Health.
Prairie Adult Care
Edina Meals via Wheels
Share -A -Home
Fairview Southdale Care Source
Richfield Youth Employment
Fairview Southdale Senior,Serv.
2. Please report the services offered by your agency (just indicate which letter(s)
describe what your program offers).
5
A.
emergency assistance
6
B.
medical services
14
C.
community education
10
D:
housing
4
E.
spiritual services
.3
F.
recreational
6
G.
chore /homemaker
15
H.
information and referral
11
I.
case management'
11
J.
counseling
2
K.
senior center
13
L.
other services
- grocery transportation
- medical transportation
- food shelf
- senior program services
- Stephen ministry
- information books, travel material
- hot noon meals
home health care
9 M. We work specifically with seniors .
19 N. We work with seniors and other age groups
r � �
3 . What is the average number of general calls. related to services /information your
agency receives per month?
1 A. Less than 10
6 B 11 -25
3 C. 26-40
17 D. More than 40
1 Not applicable
4. How many calls do you average receiving per month requesting services or
information specifically from or about seniors (if different from #3 above)?
4 A. Less than 10
5 B., 11 -25
3 C. 26 -40
6 D. More othan 40
5 Not applicable
1 No response
5. How have the .numbers of requests for service /information changed since 1988?
19 A. Increased
3 B. Decreased
2 housing
= 1 H.O.M.E. which also.reported an increase
1 C. Stayed the same
- 2 weren't operating in 1988
- 1 reported an increase and a' decrease
6. Please report the current, approximate number of calls you receive monthly
related to senior services not offered by your agency (which you refer to other
agencies)? s
8 A. 0 -5
7 B. 6 -10
6 C. 11 -15
6 D. More than 15
United Way
404 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 554041084
(612) 340 -7400
Fax 340 -7675
1990 Board of Directors
Officem/Executive Committee
D. H. Ankeny, Jr.
Chair of the Board
John E, Pearson
Vice Chair
Diana E. Murphy
Treasurer
Edward L. Duren, Jr
Secretary
Marilyn C. Nelson
immediate Past Chair
Chairs
Judith S. Corson
Thomas M. Crosby, Jr.
Robert J. Dayton
Thomas R. Gessner
James J. Howard
Robert W. Johnson
David A. Koch
Peter W. Lilienthal
Dale R. Olseth
Robert 0. Potts
Patricia A. Sampson
Louise A. Sundin
Members
Mary E, Anderson
Betty L. Bednarczyk
Shay Sayles Belton
Mr Drman
Doi Early
Nancy J. Fletcher
Morris L. Floyd
Barbara L. Forster
Donald M. Fraser
Harvey Golub
Esperanza Guerrero
Nils Hasselmo, Ph.D.
Nelle Herbert
Penelope A. Hunt
Ron James
Lloyd P. Johnson
Reatha Clark King, Ph.D.
Robert H. Knoch'
Daniel J. Kuschke
Duc 0. Lam
David J. Lentz
Kenneth A. Macke
Ian A. Martin
Thomas R. McBurney
Richard D. McFarland
Donald M. Meisel, Ph.D., D.D.
Gregory J. Melsen
Connie Morrison
Robert M. Price
Ember D. Reichgott
Jacqueline M. Reis
James J. Renier, Ph.D.
Suzanne M. Roberts
Dawn H. Schnickels
Jan 1. Smaby
Gordon M. Sprenger
Terrence J. Steeno
Jerome A. "Jerry" Streitz
Robert J. Swenson
Ronald J. Vargas
Kenneth A. Willcox
Laura Waterman Wittstock
President and
Chief Professional Officer
James C. Colville
January 9, 1991
Ms. Kerry Stone
Coordinator, Office of
City of Bloomington
2215 West Old Shakopee
Bloomington, Minnesota
Dear Kerry:
Senior Services
Road
55431 -3096
I o -a9
This letter is to express our continued commitment to
the Senior Answer Line Network project.
We have been involved with the Senior I &R program since
the.planning stages and consider our collaboration with
you to be a valuable asset that meets our shared goals
of strengthening the local providers of I &R services
and of meeting the increasing needs of senior citizens.
The partnership between the Bloomington Office of
Senior Services, Senior Resources, and First Call For
Help on.the I &R project fits with.the goals-of First
Call For Help in providing. accurate, comprehensive
service information through a network of local service
providers.-'Our role in this process is to provide
technical knowledge and resources, updating and
maintenance of the data file, and technical training
for the program. Senior Resources will continue to
work with community leaders such as yourself and the
South Hennepin area to develop the overall Senior
Answer Line Network,--which goes beyond the computerized
stations (i.e., churches, senior centers, clinics,
organizations, government and senior leadership.)
The.groundwork for this project has been.put in place
And we have seen very positive results both in
community ownership and collaboration between agencies
who provide service. We look forward to working with
the South Hennepin area and the Bloomington Office of
Senior Services to continue these efforts.
Sincerely,
Louis Hohld, Ph.D.
Director of Community Resources
r
Kathy OfConnor
First Call For Help
Network Coordinator
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GOOD NEIGHBOR
Setting IUew Standards in Senior Care
410v V
1990
irj
sp. i.. -
November 27, 1990
Ms Kerry Stone
City of Bloomingtoi,
2215 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
Dear Coordinator of "Senior Services,
It is my privilege to write a letter of support for the proposed
Information & Referral program for older adults residing in
Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Richfield, and Edina communities.
As the manager of Good Neighbor's Community Outreach Program, I
am concerned with problems associated with access to services for
both seniors 'and their family members. Older adults are often
confronted with the complexity and fragmentation of the
community -based delivery system. Accessing services and benefits
is an issue that spans all households and incomes when,seniors
are trying to - locate assistance to remain independent and
connected to their communities.
A locally based information and referral senior number will
greatly enhance older adults ability to seek services. I
appreciate this opportunity to speak for the project and
encourage funding of this important service.
Sincerely,
R 'ae Oswald- Anderson, Director
Community Outreach Services
cc: Julie Bentz, I & R Specialist
Senior Resources
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Shepard Park Office Center, Suite 200
2177 Youngman Avenue, St. Paul, MN 53116
Phone: 612- 698 -6544 Fax: 612-698-7Q70
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EDINA
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RICHFIELD
PROTECTING AND PROMOTING HEALTH
November 29, 1990
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter in support of the proposed So.uth.Hennepin Senior
Information and Referral Project that, if accepted, would be coordinated by
the City of Bloomington, Office.of Senior Services.
There are many agencies providing services to the Senior population, but
awareness of and /or knowledge of how to access them is often absent. This is
especially -a problem when a special need arises and the appropriate answerrs
not obtained without the person making many frustrating phone calls. Having
one, well publicized telephone number to call would be a benefit for both
consumers and providers.
The South. Hennepin proposal addresses these problems and I encourage you to
give this proposal serious consideration..
Sincerely,
Audrey Wagner
Health Activity Coordinator
City of Bloomington
Division of Public Health
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Nov 29
1990
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Public Health Center * 1900 West Old Shakopee Road • Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 -3095
PHONE: 887 -9603 (Deaf only 887 -9677)
Creekside Cityof Biovoming on
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Center PROGR4M
9801 Penn Avenue South. Bloomington, MN 65431 -2991 s (612)887-9604 . TDD 887 -9677 (Deaf Only)
November 28, 1990
Bloomington Office of Senior Services
2215 West Old Shakopee Rd
Bloomington, MN 55431
Dear Coordinator of Senior Services:
Senior Answer Line South is a much needed service for older
adults, their families and persons working in the field of aging.
As a Senior Program supervisor, I support this service in the
South Hennepin area.
At this time the southern area does not have a distinct and clear
telephone number to answer seniors' questions.
Information and Referral (I & R) is complicated and confusing.
The senior program at Creekside receives calls daily. A
- localized I & R will personalize the service and create a comfort
level for older adults to value
The issue of keeping I & R data accurate is difficult with a
manual system. The proposed Senior Answer Line South would be
computerized and updated on a regular basis.
The South Hennepin area would benefit greatly with this service.
The South Hennepin Senior Workers network is strong; and I am
confident, that as.a whole, the group would support and promote .
this valuable service.
Sincerely,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Karen S. Beese
Creekside Community Center - Senior Program Supervisor
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BLOOMINGTON WORKING WITH ITS OLDER CITIZENS
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WOODLAKE
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RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA 55423
Telephone: 866 -8449
November 21, 1990
Ms. Kerry Stone, Coordinator
Office of Senior Services
City of Bloomington
2215 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN •5.5431
Dear Ms. Stone:
I understand information and referral is being proposed on a
local level in'our area, and I'want to encourage these
efforts.
Information and referral services are impartaht to .our
programs. We use the centralized First Call for Help to
compile a list.of possible services. Usually then, we
cont c
act our loal.senior services for more-in depth
information. For example, I recently used this procedure
for home health services for a member.. The result was that
the member was able to access a service that best fit their
situation with only a few calls.' It would even be better of
.course to narrow it to one direct I & R.call.
Through my outreach contacts .I see a constant reluctance by
caregivers and receivers to use the.present centralized
access system. Their are various reasons for this, but the
main reason is that they feel overwhelmed because the system
is so vast and unrelated to their area. We look for the answer
to be one decentralized call with up -to -date information..
Sincerely,
Dorothy E. S anson
Director of utreach
`� Paul Aomstad, Pastor
Jerome Larson, Associate Pastor
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Robert. Hall, Associate Pastor
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Clarence Solberg, Visitation Pastor
Renee Kallenbach, Director of Parish Education
Marilyn Erickson, Director of Administration
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Norma Anderson, Director of Music
Dorothy Swanson, Director of Outreach
Tom Ohnesorge, Organist
Sue Ohnesorge, Parish Secretary
Gail Huwe, Secretary
Larry Johnson, Maintenance Engineer
Noreen Humphrey; Messenger Editor.
ys
Rebecca Weiss, Director,of Children's Center
John and Gordeen Gorder, Missionaries
Ms. Kerry Stone, Coordinator
Office of Senior Services
City of Bloomington
2215 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN •5.5431
Dear Ms. Stone:
I understand information and referral is being proposed on a
local level in'our area, and I'want to encourage these
efforts.
Information and referral services are impartaht to .our
programs. We use the centralized First Call for Help to
compile a list.of possible services. Usually then, we
cont c
act our loal.senior services for more-in depth
information. For example, I recently used this procedure
for home health services for a member.. The result was that
the member was able to access a service that best fit their
situation with only a few calls.' It would even be better of
.course to narrow it to one direct I & R.call.
Through my outreach contacts .I see a constant reluctance by
caregivers and receivers to use the.present centralized
access system. Their are various reasons for this, but the
main reason is that they feel overwhelmed because the system
is so vast and unrelated to their area. We look for the answer
to be one decentralized call with up -to -date information..
Sincerely,
Dorothy E. S anson
Director of utreach
Senior Services Coordinator
Bloomington.Community Services
2215 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, Minn. 55431
Dear Sirs:
November 27, 1990
Nov 23 1990
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I strongly support the concept of a centralized Information
and Referral Service centered in one place which will not only give
seniors answers to the questions they ask, but follow through to
see that they have been in'contact with the people to whom they
have been referred. The only office of which .I am now aware which
supplies this kind, of answers is the Bloomington Community Service
office manned by senior specialist Kerry Stone.
My enthusiasm for this kind of service which links seniors
and their caretakers to the various agencies is based upon my own
experience. For many years I have been the resource center, for the
elderly in my own family, and as the last leaf upon the tree, have
cared for two aunts, an uncle, and my mother. Among their diffi -.
culties have been blindness, poverty, alcoholism, injuries from
falling - the entire gamut of needs. It is always a struggle to
find the right agency to set up help.
In addition to the above, I. have also participated in deliver -
ing meals -on- wheels. One late fall day I delivered a hot meal to
a woman living in a huge Richfield apartment complex. When the
client opened her door, I noticed that all the windows were open
and the apartment was very.cold. I asked why she didn't close the
windows and received the reply that she didn't know how to do this-.
The apartment was furnished with only the barest necessities, and
as we visited while I closed the windows, it became obvious-that
she was a newcomer and frightened to death. We finally agreed that
she would eat the meal and hop in bed until the apartment warmed up.
This call really bothered me, and when I returned home I
called the meals -on- wheels coordinator, the Community Center in
Richfield, and they referred me to VEAP who said they had no one
who did that type of work. I never found anyone who would assure
me that someone would follow up with the lady to see what other
services might help her, and I didn't have time to do it myself.
I am convinced that there are a great many very good services
available to the elderly, but the bridge which connects them to the
agencies is missing. Richfield, with its large.proportion of elderly,
needs this service.
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I hope the City of Richfield will either join the other
three cities, Bloomington, Edina, and Eden Prairie to fund a
- senior specialist, or failing in that, contract with Bloomington
to provide the missing link themselves.
Mo sincerely,
Betty G
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7609 12th Ave. So.
Richfield, MN 55423
Novem ber 26, 1990
Ms. Kerry Stone
Senior Services Coordinator
2215 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
Dear Ms Stone:
I feel that we need a senior services coordinator in Richfield and
hope that our city council will hire you to perform those services
for us. Richfield probably has more frail elderly in need of your
services than Bloomington.
I shall continue to'speak to our.council, about this: need and hope
we will persu ade them to. allocate funds to accomplish this goal.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Shirley ?.Johnson, Member
Human Services Commission
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MARGARET M. COLBY
10948 Chowen Ave.. S.
Bloomington, MN. 55431
November 29, 1990
Bloomington Office of Senior Services
2215 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN. 55431
Dear Coordinator of Senior Services:
During the past year I was privileged to be involved in
a Focus Meeting on First.Call for Help of the City wide
area. The majority of the people attending had not heard
of First Call for Help. I went another step further and
brought the subject up for discussion at our Creekside
Senior Program 'Advisory Council meeting. And again found
only one person that knew a little about it.
Therefore, I do feel a service.such as "Service Answer Line
South" or "Local First Call for Help for Seniors" is needed
in the SOUTH HENNEPIN AREA. Seniors are more apt to seek.
information or help if it is .within their local or home
area.
A local responder is better trained in what is available
in the local area rather than city wide. Often a Senior
needs questions answered, or who to. call, but doesn't
need a list of 5 or more persons to call with the last one
referring him back to First Call, and this has happened
under city wide system.
The personal touch in this kind of service is important
to all and hopefully no tape or answering machines will
be used in this service.
As a past member of the Advisory Council, and working with
Seniors, I do hope you will find that "Service Answer Line
South" is a worthwhile service not only for todays Seniors
but for the ones to follow.
Yours very truly,
Margaret(Peggy) Colby
Past President and- Member.
Creekside Senior Program Advisory Council
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
1600 South 2nd Street, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Connie McCullough
President
Tom Ticen
1st Vice President
Alison Fuhr
2nd Vice President
Walter Levesque
Secretary
John Blaser
Treasurer
Merlyn "Doc" Meier
Past President
Leonard Kopp
� "amber•at- Large
Bob Miller .
Marnber -at -Large
Toni Anderson
Karl Dansky
Councilperson Robert DeGhetto
Commissioner Tad Jude
John Nelson
Senator Gen Olson
Carla Pavone
Daralyn Peifer
Jean Rifley
Steve Rood
Ryan Schroeder
Linda Stokes'
Benjamin F. Withhart
Executive Director
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A United Way
supported Agency
December 12, 1990
Coordinator of Senior Services
Office of Senior Services
City of Bloomington
2215 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
933 -9311
Dear Coordinator of Senior Services:
As the agency which serves several hundreds of seniors in the
South Hennepin area through our HOME and Senior Outreach
programs, Senior Community is in support of a centralized
information and referral system In this geographic area. We find
that currently there is uneven provision of "I & R to South
Hennepin residents.
There are many, advantages to a.coordinated approach to
information -and referral services. Publicity could .focus on one
telephone number for all South Hennepin residents, which would
eliminate confusion about which number to call for information.
Also, many people feel more comfortable calling a local telephone
number instead of a Minneapolis number, such as First Call for
Help.
We have been extremely pleased with the manner in which the
.Bloomington Office of Senior Services provides information and
referral. Your office not only gives accurate information to seniors,
but works cooperatively with a number of community -based
programs such as ours. Having a local system that can access
computerized information from First Call for Help,would combine
the assets of both programs.
Sincerely,
A_WL.4,�
Adele M. Mehta
Program Administrator
city of
bioomington, minnesota
2215 West Old Shakopee Road 9 Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 -3096 • (612) 881 -5811 • FAX 887 -9684
January 8, 1991
Kerry Stone, Coordinator
Office of Senior Services
2215 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55431
Dear Kerry Stone:
As Chairperson of the Bloomington Senior Citizen Advisory
Commission I am writing to express the Commission's strong
support for the Information and Referral. Proposal of the
Bloomington Office of Senior Services. This document proposes a
one -stop telephone'I &R service, Senior Answer Line, for south
Hennepin area -older adults, their families and friends.
We support a service which ext6nds our existing information
service and its expertise to purchase by other local communities.
We are aware that many.of the south Hennepin area senior services
.are shared by residents of.the four south Hennepin area cities,
and believe that older adults would benefit by a co.ordinated I &R
system. We often hear older adults talk about confusion when
determining who-to call for services. We.also know that these
same older adults are more comfortable'seeking assistance locally
-from- someone they believe knows and understands them, A heavily
publicized local I &R service would serve these older adults we'll.
Older adults calling for, information often need more than a list
of phone numbers. They need a response to their inquiry which
will assist them in understanding their options and in
understanding how to get the best response within the service
system. It is also important to many of these callers that
someone advocate for them and follow them as they seek answers
and assistance. These features —advocacy and limited case
management - are built into the proposed I &R service.
Our Commission believes in the continuing development of a strong
community based system of senior services which will support the
independence of older adults living in our south Hennepin area.
It is critically important that access to that service system is
well publicized and that callers view the proposed Senior Answer
Line as a "beginning phone call" to a local service that will
work for them.. We believe the proposed I &R service will work for
the people of Bloomington, and we encourage support for the
project.
.Sincerely,
Linton Lange, Chairp rson
Bloomington Senior C tizen Advisory Commisssion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf: (612) 887 -9677
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.219
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Consideration of a request to pay legal fees of Mike Sandahl
related to the Council vacancy dispute.
Background:
Mike Sandahl has submitted a legal bill to the City in the amount
of $611.43. The bill is for legal services rendered in
connection with the litigation initiated by Steve Quam against
Council Members Kirsch, Ludeman and Sandahl.
Recommended Motion:
Approve payment of legal fees for Mike Sandahl.
Basis for Recommendation:
The City Attorney has advised that the bill can legally be paid
by the City. Additionally, the Council has previously authorized
payment of the Westrick bill subject to conditions included in
the attached stipulation. The City Attorney has advised that the
cost pertaining to Council Members' defense of actions are
obligations of the City.
Alternative Recommendation:
None.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
This matter will be placed on the consent agenda for the August
12 Council meeting.
Resp tfu ly su
ven L. Devic
Acting City Manager
SLD :ds
Attachment
AREA CODE 612
OFFICE: 722 -2693
HOME: 861 -4789
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Michael M. Sandahl
7601 Bryant Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
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Suzanne M. Sandahl
Attorney at Law
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1518 EAST LAKE STREET
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
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STATEMENT
Balance per December 12, 1990 statement. . . $611.43
Payment Received . . . . . . . . . 0.00
BALANCE DUE. . . . . . . $611.43
THANK YOU.
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AUG 09 191 14:05 HpLMES & PRAVErI
SENT BY: WrN" I MAN AND KELLY . rr- s-91 1: 422PM 612223F3019 -►
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john G. Weatrtak (Westrick) for good and valuable oasrslderattasy the receipt
and tultiolancy of which are expresriy eseknowlodped Mosses Arid fOOMP
discharges the City of Siehffald (city) and Steven d. Quash MUM) and aaoh NO
every one of their of goers, direate►rs, •mplayees, agentso renresentativeti istaurarr,
bwamnita", predeoerrorti BUCCetM" quad assigns„ fresot any astd all Glalmo,
defnandk causes of gatlo% XWWn or GAMOWN lieluidatad OF wtiietuidated, GbWuto
or contingent, accrued or unae et 44 wbIch Wastriek over Nadi presently her, or
claims to bave, agalast the City or QUAD, lttOludistp but not ltmitetd to all elatms
which WestMek luu smarted or could have smarted in that certain aetioq v Mtitled -
. Mptriek ,w Itetyen J. n m and Qi v of , §bfi, o vattttO in DtMiat
Court, Fourth Judicial DifWat, County of Hontsspin, State of Minnesota (L kwalO,
which Lawsuit was initiated to remover legal fees ineturred by Qusm to Weetrick to
a previous action commenced by Qusm and Cordon J6 AttdWOA apaistrt certain
members of the City Ceuaotl.
Westrick accepts the sum as a oamproatiss entd Settlement of ale dlatmo OR
aemount 01 disputes between Wettrick. the City aaa Quash. Wastriek sampts this
aolnsWeration as compawation for this General aaleais and AVG" that the
payment to not to be eohatrued as an adminion of any fault or llabllity whatmovOt
on behalf of quam or the City, which parties *xproely deny any such liability.
Westrick retry Vw statements made in cor4un4tion with the Lawsuit
&Melting that theft were any open meeting law violations by the City. Wesatrlok
ackefowledow that the City Owdes that cease any molt violation and Westriek did
not 1AW4 to b nply eitber In the Complaint that was MW to the Lswatit M 18 the
:ea+eest to* advaudea that thwe were any emeh viclatioao.
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SENT BYIBANNIGAN AND KELLY : 8— 9 -91 1:42PM : 6122238 0194 612 337 9310;# 3
Wsstriak aaknowleaftee and represents that he has consulted with his
attorneys regarding the offset of this Wow and executes this release fatty aware
of that effect. Westrlek further acknowledges that Gordon A. Anderiott was a
nominal petitioner in the action commenced by Quam and Mr. Anderson1 and that .
Mr. Anderson bad no ecatareatural relationship with Westriok and that alt services
performed by Wettrte=k were solely the 111W obligation of Quamt Westrlek turther
acknowledges and reprosents that he has executed this relowee based an his sole
Judgment sad that he it not relying on any re"sntations or etatements made by
either the Ctty or Quam, of anyone acting on their bshsd.
The City unds»tattd+s that by making the pament to Watrlek it Is
relinquishing any claims that it may have sprint either Wettrick or Qum arising
out of this matter.
DATEDI AqW ..JAI,,a 19819
- JOHN G. WINAICtt
8rAT8 OF KINN1t WA )
COUNTY OF ilBNXXPIN j
This General Brio o" was acknowledged before me on August ,., 18919
by John a. Wsttrlok.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESTOA
Council Letter No. 218
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Approval of the 1992 -1995 Community Health Services Plan.
Background:
In 1976, the State Legislature passed the Community Health
Services Act. The purpose of the Act is to develop and maintain
a system of community health services under local administration.
Community health services are those services provided to protect
and improve people's health by preventing illness, disease and
disease disability.
Through this Act, Richfield receives community health services
subsidy funds from the State to support the provision of services
such as home health, disease prevention and control, health
promotion, family health, environmental health and emergency
medical services.
Since 1977, Richfield_ has contracted with the City of Bloomington
for the provision of personal public health services. The
community health services provided in Richfield meet the
requirements of the State Community Health Services Act, and have
continually qualified for a subsidy. This State subsidy funding,
in part, supports these community health service programs through
this agreement with Bloomington.
The Community Health Services Act requires that each agency
prepare and submit a four year plan which addresses current and
potential public health problems within their community. This
planning process involved members of the Richfield Advisory Board
of Health and received valuable input from them that is, contained
in the plan.
The plan was reviewed and approved by the Richfield Advisory
Board of Health at their June 17, 1991 meeting. Before the plan
is submitted to Hennepin County and finally on to the State, it
must receive the approval of both the Board of Health (City
Council) and the Advisory Board of Health.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the 1992 -1995 Community Health Services Plan.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. By approving the plan,'the City will meet the planning
requirement necessary to continue to receive state subsidy
funding.
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Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could decide not to approve the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan. This would mean that the
City of Richfield would not meet the requirements necessary
to continue to receive State subsidy funding.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
The 199271995 Community Health Services Plan is being presented
for City Council approval at this time.
Res ectfully submitted,
AD .vich
Actin City Manager
SLD :ds
Attachment under separate cover.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........... ........................... 1
SECTION ONE: DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL (DP&C)
Hepatitis B.... .. ... ........................ 3
Vaccine Preventable Diseases....... ..............5
AIDS /HIV Related Diseases ... . ....... ................8
Sexually Transmitted Diseases... ........ ...... 11
Tuberculosis ............. .............................. 13
SECTION TWO: FAMILY HEALTH (FH)
Disease and Disability in Children, Inadequate Childhood
Environment and Lack of Support for Patents ............ 14
Lack of Affordable and Convenient Quality Child Care ... 19
Unintended or Unwanted Pregnancy ....................... 22
Infant Morbidity and Mortality ......................... 24
Morbidity and Mortality Among Minority People .......... 27
SECTION THREE: HEALTH PROMOTION (HP)
CardiovascularDisease ................................. 30
Cancer .. .... ............ ............... .. 34
Preventable Unintentional Injuries .. 37
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use and Abuse ............. 40
Dental Disease ................. ...................... 43
SECTION FOUR: HOME HEALTH CARE (HH)
Personal Health Care and Activities of Daily Living .... 45
SECTION FIVE: HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND ACCESS CONSIDERATIONS
Preventable Health Problems ............................50
Health Care System Complexity .......................... 52
Financial Access to Health Care Services,
Unmet Primary Care Needs ...54
INTRODUCTION
EXPLANATION OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (CHS) PLANNING PROCESS
The Community Health Services Plan for Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield covers the years 1992 - 1995. Every four years, local
Community Health Services Boards are required to develop and submit
a written Community Health Services plan to the State Commissioner
of Health. Annual work plans are developed using this long -range
plan. This plan is based on a comprehensive county - wide Community
Health Needs Assessment.
OVERVIEW OF THE C.H.S. PLAN FOR BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD
This plan contains seven sections. Six of the sections cover the
Community Health Services program /policy areas; Disease Prevention
and Control, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health,
Family Health, Health Promotion, and Home Health Care. A seventh
section focuses on plans related to the health care system. The
plan for Emergency Medical Services and Environmental Health is for
the City of Bloomington only.
Each section is divided into the following:
A. County -Wide Needs Assessment
Information contained in this section was obtained from the
document, "Hennepin County Community Needs Assessment -A
Component of the 1992 - 1995 Community Health Services Plan.
This part focuses on county -wide problem goals and objectives
for Hennepin County and contains the following:
Problem Statement -- Summary statement of priority problem.
Supporting Rationale -- Identifies relevant supporting data for
county -wide, state, and national data sources.
Goal Statement -- Restatement of the problem in a way that
describes what conditions would prevail if problem is resolved
or reduced, and "ideal rate."
Year 2000 Objectives- -These are statements that indicate
specific ways to reach stated goal by Year 2000. When
feasible, objectives were written based on Healthy People
2000, National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Objectives from the Department of Health and Human Services.
1
The "Hennepin County Community Needs Assessment" document was
developed between the months of November, 1990, and April,
1991, as a coordinated initiative of the Community Health
Services Board of Hennepin County Government,.Minneapolis,
Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. Community representatives
and private, public, and nonprofit health providers formed
committees around the six Community Health Services program
areas in addition to a seventh committee which focused on
health care system and access issues.
The charge of each committee was to (1) identify and discuss
health problems that related to their.CHS area; (2) prioritize
three to five problems; (3) identify community resources; and
(4) develop objectives and recommendation to address problems.
The "Hennepin County Community Needs Assessment" document
contains the findings and recommendations of each committee.
This document is available through the health departments who
participated in this Needs Assessment process.
B. 1992 - 1995 Bloomington, Edina, Richfield C.H.S. Plan
This part includes the following:
Supporting Rationale- -Local data related to the specific,
problem can be found in the document, "Community Demographic
and Community Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield" (May, 1991). This document contains the most up to
date demographic and health status data available for the
communities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield.
Objectives- -These are measurable statements that indicate
specific ways to reach stated goal by 1995.
Methods- -These are specific activities which will be conducted
in order to reach the objectives and goal. Initials in
parentheses indicate program area (i.e., FH- Family Health.)
Evaluation -- Specific tasks or processes which measure and
document the extent to which the methods and objectives were
reached.
Delegation Agreements -- Identifies existing agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Health for specific services rendered.
Administrative and Program Support -- Identifies the
consultation and /or other supportive services needed from the
Minnesota Department of Health in order to achieve objectives.
2
DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Disease Prevention and Control means activities
intended to prevent or control communicable diseases;
these activities include the coordination or provision
of disease surveillance, investigation, reporting, and
related counseling, education, screening, immuniza-
tion, case management and clinical services.
Priority Problems:
Hepatitis B
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
AIDS /HIV
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Tuberculosis
COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: The continued occurrence of hepatitis B
among Hennepin County residents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 10-
12.
Goal Statement I: There will be no cases of hepatitis B in
the community.
Year 2000 Objective: By the year 2000, the annual incidence of
diagnosed hepatitis B cases in Hennepin
County will be no greater than 4.0 cases
per 100,000 population. (Baseline: There
were 8.6 cases per 100,000 people in
Hennepin County.in 1988 as compared to 9.4
cases per 100,000 in the U.S.)'
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale:. Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 25 -29.
Objective: 1. The annual incidence of diagnosed
hepatitis B cases in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield will be no greater than 4.0
cases per 100,000 population. (Baseline:
There were 0 cases in 1990. In 1988,
there were 8 cases or 4.8 cases per
100,000 population in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield.)
Methods: la. Provide education about hepatitis B
(including the consequence of infection,
routes of transmission, high -risk
behaviors, availability of vaccination,
etc.) to health care workers and other
high -risk populations. (DP &C /FH)
lb. Provide epidemiologic surveillance,
investigation, reporting and counseling
services for persons diagnosed with
hepatitis B and their significant
contacts. (DP &C)
lc. Offer vaccination program (immunization
and case management) to workplace
employees in acordance with OSHA
regulations. (DP &C /FH)
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l.d. Explore options and implement as feasible
the Hepatitis.B vaccination series for all
high -risk groups previously defined.
(DP &C /FH)
Evaluation: Educational program data will be summarized for
each presentation and will include number of
participants; type of group, and /or group
demographics. A participant evaluation survey
will be used to determine usefulness of
presentation and assess future interests in
related topics.
Demographic and reporting source information will
be collected and analyzed annually to monitor
disease trends and determine if objective is
being reached.
Annual immunization data will be collected and
summarized.
Delegation Disease Prevention and Control Agreement.
Agreements:
Administrative Make low -cost Hepatitis vaccine available for
and Program Public Health programs.
Support:
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem:
The continued occurrence of vaccine -
preventable diseases among Hennepin
County residents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 13-
18.
Goal Statement
II: There will be no cases of vaccine -
preventable disease in Hennepin County.
Year 2000 Objective: By the year 2000, the number of cases of
vaccine- preventable diseases will be as
follows:
YEAR 2000 1989 BASELINE
Diphtheria 0 0
Tetanus 0 0
Pertussis 5 17
Polio 0 0
Rubella 0 0
Mumps 0 0
Measles 3 17
1992 - 1995
BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting
Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale:
Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 25 -29.
Objective:
1. The number of cases of vaccine - preventable
diseases will be as follows:
YEAR 1995 1990 BASELINE
Diphtheria 0 0
Tetanus 0 0
Pertussis 1 2
Polio 0 0
Rubella 0 1
Mumps 0 0
Measles 1 9
Methods:
la. Provide education and technical
assistance information on age- appropriate
immunizations to targeted populations,
including culturally- sensitive
information. (DP &C /FH)
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lb. Provide education to targeted populations,
i.e., new moms, day care, schools,
colleges, health care workers, adults and
seniors. (DP &C /FH)
1c. Provide routine low -cost immunization
services for the prevention of vaccine-
preventable diseases to include the
provision of vaccine as well as follow up
and tracking. (FH)
ld. Provide epidemiology- linked outbreak
control measures in the community and
special vaccination initiatives when
warranted. (DP &C)
le. Provide epidemiologic surveillance
investigation, reporting and counseling of
vaccine- preventable diseases to curtail/
prevent transmission. (DP &C)
if. Cooperate /coordinate with private sector
providing care for the "same" client.
(DP &C /FH)
lg. Provide licensed day care providers and
schools relevant immunization guidelines,
i.e., day care immunization law
(MS 123.70). (DP &C /FH)
Evaluation: Educational program data will be summarized for
each presentation and will include number of
participants, type of group, and /or group
demographics. A participant evaluation survey
will be used to determine usefulness of
presentation and assess future interests in
related topics.
Demographic and reporting source information will
be collected and analyzed annually to monitor
disease trends and determine if objective is
being reached.
Annual immunization data will be collected and
analyzed.
Annually, the Bloomington Health Division staff
will meet with private sector personnel providing
services to the same clients to review
issues /problems in providing care and develop
future solutions.
Meet with day care provider focus group to
determine information needs regarding
immunizations.
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Delegation Disease Prevention and Control Agreements.
Agreements:
Administrative Availability of low -cost vaccines for operating
and Program routine immunization services.
Support:
Provision and payment of vaccine for "outbreak"
clinics.
Communication of changes and recommendations in
immunization laws.
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: The continued incidence of AIDS and other
HIV- related diseases.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 19-
23.
Goal Statement III: Human immunodeficiency virus transmission
will be prevented.
Year 2000 Objective: By the year 2000, the annual incidence of
diagnosed AIDS cases will have stabilized.
(1990 Hennepin County baseline: 136
cases.)
1992 — 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 25 -29.
Objectives: 1. By 1995, establish a community focal point
for problem identification, community
resource assessments and matching needs
with services.
Methods:
2. By 1995, stimulate sufficient and
appropriate educational initiatives.
3. By 1995, promote the adoption of
appropriate policies.
la. Provide home health care for HIV positive
persons. (HH /FH)
lb. Facilitate Tir -City HIV Infection
Coalition as the need arises. (DP &C)
lc. Provide space and support for HIV
counseling and testing at the Public
Health Center. (DP &C)
2a. Distribute information and provide age -
appropriate, culturally sensitive
education about HIV /AIDS to targeted
populations, including adolescents,
gay /bisexual men IV drug users, racial
and ethnic minorities as well as the
general public. (DP &C /FH)
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2b. Cooperate /coordinate with other HIV /AIDS
education efforts in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield, i.e., Red Cross, schools,
churches, service organizations. (DP &C)
2c. Conduct media campaign by channeling
state - supplied materials through local
channels. (DP &C)
3a. Provide technical assistance /consultation
for personnel policy development related
to HIV infection. (DP &C)
Evaluation: Educational program data will be summarized for
each presentation and will include number of
participants, type of group, and /or group
demographics. A participant evaluation survey
will be used to determine usefulness of
presentation and assess future interests in
related topics.
Demographic and reporting source information will
be collected and analyzed annually to monitor
disease trends and determine if objective is
being reached.
A follow -up survey will be developed and sent to
persons who received personnel policy
consultation related to HIV infection. Feedback
will be used for planning purposes.
Delegation
Agreements:
Administrative
and Program
Support:
Home health clients and caregivers will complete
an annual or end of service evaluation on home
health care services provided by the Bloomington
Health Division. Data on number of AIDS clients
served will be tracked.
Bloomington Health Division staff will convene
the HIV Coalition periodically to review AIDS /HIV
trends and issues and determine if further action
is needed.
Bloomington Health Division will collect and
analyze, on an annual basis, clinical information
on clients seen for HIV testing and the results
of tests given.
Disease Prevention and Control Agreements.
Provision of technical support.
Bloomington, Edina, Richfield specific AIDS and
HIV statistics.
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: The continued incidence of sexually
transmitted diseases among Hennepin County
residents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 28=
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Goal Statement IV: There will be no cases of sexually
transmitted diseases in Hennepin County.
Year 2000 Objective: By the year 2000, the number of cases per
100,000 people of sexually transmitted
diseases will be as follows:'
1989 BASELINE YEAR 2000
Gonorrhea 280 150
Syphilis 14 5
Chlamydia 376 200
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 25 -29.
Objective: 1. The number of cases per 100,000 population
of sexually transmitted diseases will be
as follows:
1990 BASELINE YEAR 1995
Gonorrhea 18 10
Syphilis 1 1
Chlamydia 107 .57
Methods: la. Provide education, including signs and
symptoms, prevention, risk- taking
behaviors (i.e., chemical use) and
treatments, to targeted populations.
(FH /DP &C)
lb. Provide low cost, confidential, biweekly
clinical services for the prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of sexually
transmitted diseases. (FH)
lc. Participate in STD /health surveys and
studies to learn more about the sexual
behaviors of youth /other. (FH)
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1d. Complete and return STD disease report
cards to Minnesota Department of Health.
(FH)
Evaluation:
Educational program data will be summarized for
each presentation and will include number of
participants, type of group, and /or group
demographics. A participant evaluation survey
will be used to determine usefulness of
presentation and assess future interests in
related topics.
Demographic and reporting source information will
be collected and analyzed annually to monitor
disease trends and determine if objective is
being reached.
Delegation
Disease Prevention and Control Agreements.
Agreements:
Administrative
Access to low -cost sexually transmitted disease
and Program
tests for clinic operations.
Support:
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: The continued existence of tuberculosis
among Hennepin County residents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 24
27.
Goal Statement V: There will be no new indigenous cases of
tuberculosis in Hennepin County.
Year 2000 Objective: By the year 2000, the number of new
tuberculosis cases in Hennepin County will
not exceed 2.0 per 100,000 people.
(Baseline: 4.4 cases per 100,000 in
Hennepin County in 1990; Year 2000
Objectives for the Nation calls for no
more than 3.5 cases per 100,000 people.)
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 25 -27.
Objective: 1. By 1995, the number of new tuberculosis
cases in Bloomington, Edina, Richfield
will not exceed 2.0 per 100,000
population. (Baseline: In 1988 and 1989,
there were 4 cases or 2.4 cases per
100,000 population in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield.)
Methods: la. Mantoux screening will continue to be
offered through the Bloomington Health
Division.
lb. Information and referral on tuberculosis
will be provided by public health staff.
Evaluation: Number and results of mantoux screenings.
Delegation None.
Agreements:
Administrative None.
and Program
Support:
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FAMILY HEALTH
Family Health means activities intended to promote .
optimum health outcomes related to human reproduction
and child growth and development; these activities
include the coordination or provision of education,
counseling, screening, clinical services, school
health services, nutrition services, family planning
services as defined in section 145.925, and other
interventions directed at improving family health.
Family Health services must not include arrangements,
referrals, or counseling for, or provision of,
voluntary termination of pregnancy.
Priority Problems:
Disease and Disability in Children /Inadequate
Childhood Environment and Lack of Support to Parents
Lack of Affordable and Convenient Quality Child Care
Unintended or Unwanted Pregnancy
Infant Morbidity and Mortality
Morbidity and Mortality Among Minority People
The Problem:
COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The existence of disease and disability
among children in Hennepin County.
Inadequate childhood environment and lack
of support for parents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 76-
80 and 94 -97.-
Goal Statement VI: Children in Hennepin County will be free
of disease and disability. Children in
Hennepin County will grow up in a safe,
healthy, and nurturing family environment
and community values will support parents'
efforts to provide the same.
Year 2000 Objectives: Reduce deaths in children aged 13 months
through 14 years in Hennepin County by 10
percent below the current.baseline.
(Baseline: There were 47 deaths of
children aged 13 months through 14 years
in Hennepin County in 1988.)
Reduce hospitalizations and emergency room
visits by children.
Determine availability of data on the
extent of disease and disability in
children in Hennepin County.
To assure that children grow up in a safe,
healthy, and nurturing family environment.
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 34 -35, 41, 44, 49, 64 -65.
Objectives: 1. By 1995, 90 pecent of Bloomington, Edina.,
Richfield children identified with or at
risk for handicapping conditions will
receive coordinated community services.
2. By 1995, in 90 percent of situations
identified, at least one change will be
implemented in the contributing factors to
the abuse and neglect of Bloomington,
Edina, Richfield children.
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Methods:
3. By 1995, 90 percent of the parents/
caretakers of children served through
Public Health programs will receive
education and support for reducing risks
for disease and disability in their
children.
4. By 1995, the number of adolescent and
young adult suicide deaths will decrease
by at least 30 percent.
5. By 1995, 99 percent of Bloomington,
Edina, Richfield children will
appropriately immunized.
6. By 1995, 100 percent of Bloomington,
Edina, Richfield children will have access
to appropriate early and periodic health
screening.
7. 90 percent of Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield parents identified as
experiencing parenting problems will
receive direct support and referral
connections.
la. The Bloomington Health Division will
coordinate services for low income
children with identifiable handicapping
conditions through the State Maternal
Child Health Grant. (FH)
lb. Public Health staff will provide central
intake and coordination for the SHIELD
program (South Hennepin Interagency Early
Learning Design) which provides services
for children with potentially handicapping
conditions. (FH)
le. Public Health staff will provide direct
service to children and families to
achieve reduction in risk factors and
provision of appropriate care. (FH /HP)
2a. Through the Public Health - Public Safety
Family Violence Prevention Program, where
police make referrals to public health on
calls involving domestic issues,
individuals referred will be connected
with appropriate community resources. (FH)
2b. Public Health Nurses will provide direct
assistance to those involved in situations
with potential for abuse or neglect to
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identify and change related conditions.
(FH)
2c. Public Health staff will work within the
community to modify conditions
contributing to violence and ensure
resources for those needing support.
(FH /HP)
3a. Consistent seatbelt useage will be
reinforced. (FH)
3b. Age specific and seasonal injury risk
reduction activities will be highlighted.
(FH /HP)
3c. Support for smoking cessation will be
promoted among parents. (FH /HP)
3d. Means for achieving adequate nutritional
needs will be promoted. (FH /HP)
3e. Public Health staff will provide
information to parents /children on dental
hygiene and will assist families in
accessing affordable dental care. (FH /HP)
4a. Public Health staff will provide follow up
and referral on all police reports of
attempted teen suicides. (FH)
4b. Public Health staff will serve as a
catalyst for community initiatives to
influence change in factors contributing
to teen suicide. (FH /HP)
5a. Public Health will provide monthly public
immunization clinics.(DP &C /FH)
5b. Parents of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield
children will receive education through
mutiple channels on the importance of
childhood immunization. (DP &C /FH)
5c. Bloomington Public Health will participate
in the Minnesota Department of Health
"Keep 'Em On Track" program, through which
clinic parents receive written
communications for their children's
immunizations. (DP &C /FH)
5d. Day care consultation will include
information on appropriate immunizations
for children. (DP &C /FH)
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Evaluation:
Delegation
Agreements:
6a. Public Health will make sliding fee scale
Child /Youth Clinics available on a weekly
basis to provide early and periodic
screening to children birth through age
21. (FH)
6b. Public Health will assist parents in
accessing available, affordable health
care resources for their children. (FH)
7a. Public Health will work directly with
parents in developing positive parenting
skills. (FH)
7b. Public Health will maintain a parenting
information and referral network through
its intake service and program staff. (FH)
7c. Public Health will work to enhance and
coordinate community resources to improve
childhood environments, including the
enhancement of volunteer connections. (FH)
state Maternal Child Health Grant Evaluation
components will be completed annually.
Efficiency and effectiveness of SHIELD program
services will be evaluated annually by its
executive committee.
Public Health will evaluate modification of risk
factors in children served.
The nature and frequency of teen suicide will be
profiled annually.
The number, type, and outcome of Public Safety
referrals will be reported annually.
One injury reduction initiative will be selected
each year to evaluate impact of educational
initiatives.
Children's immunization status will be evaluated
annually by reviewing the "Keep 'Em On Track"
program, as well as reviewing the numbers of
children adequately immunized when entering day
care and schools.
None.
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Administrative MCH grant technical assistance.
and Program
Support: Coordination of interrelated State MCH programs.
Program funding advocacy.
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: Lack of affordable and convenient quality
child care.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 81-
84.
Goal Statement VII: Parents in Hennepin County will have a
range of affordable, convenient quality
child care options available to them.
Year 2000 Objective: Increase affordable and convenient quality
child care in Hennepin County by 30
percent. (Baseline data: Hennepin County
had an estimated 51 child care slots
available in fulltime licensed care for
every 100 children under age 6 needing
care in 1990. Approximately 2,900
families with 4,372 children are on a
waiting list for child care subsidies in
Hennepin County in 1991.)
1992-- 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 42 -44.
Objectives: 1. Affordability and Convenience
By 1995, secure additional resources for
low income Bloomington, Edina, Richfield
parents to be able to find affordable
and convenient child care. (FH)
2. Quality
By 1995, 100 percent of Bloomington,
Edina, Richfield licensed day care
providers will meet existing standards for
communicable disease prevention and
control and injury prevention and care.
(DP &C) (FH)
3 Special Needs and Sick Care
By 1995, a resource list will be available
on day cares and group centers who serve
special needs or sick children.
Methods: la. Promote development of new options for
serving an increased number of low income
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Bloomington, Edina, Richfield children
through the Head Start program. (FH)
lb. Support efforts of organizations and
coalitions working to enhance
affordability and convenience of
Bloomington, Edina, Richfield day care
options. (FH)
1c. Stimulate and support local initiative
to create day care resources for low
income families. (FH)
2a. Outreach will occur through Public Health
staff to secure annual consultation
arrangments with all center -based licensed
infant day care providers. (FH)
2b. Public Health staff will provide monthly
systematized educational initiatives to
all licensed day care providers with
service arrangements on seasonally
focused topics related to communicable
disease and injury. (FH) (DP &C)
2c. Public Health staff will coordinate and
connect health related day care services
with available community resources. (FH)
(DP &C)
2d. Public Health staff will identify the
needs and activate resources for day care
services for children with special needs
and developmental delays. (FH)
2e. Public Health staff will provide
epidemiologic surveillance investigation,
reporting, counseling, and counsultation
on communicable diseases and recommend
communicable disease outbreak control
measures. (DP &C)
3a. Community Health clinic will provide list
to interested parents of child care
centers or day care providers who take
special needs or sick children. (FH)
Evaluation: By 1995, Public Health staff will have assessed
changes in waiting lists for day care services
and develop a measure of service availability for
low income families.
Public Health.staff will complete an annual
review of the health policies and procedures for
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all day care providers with whom there are
consultation arrangements.
By 1995, specific indicators for meeting
existing standards of selected communicable
disease prevention /control and injury prevention/
control by day care providers will be developed
and measured.
Program revenues and expenses will be evaluated
annually with public health service goals and
methods adjusted according to finances available.
Day care providers will complete an annual
evaluation of Public Health services rendered and
future program needs.
Number of inquiries regarding day care /child care
centers for sick or special needs children will
be tracked.
Delegation
Disease Prevention and Control Agreements.
Agreements:
Administrative
Minnesota Department of Health will coordinate
and Program
and resolve day care health issues which cross
Support:
state department and program lines.
Minnesota Department of Health will assist in
strategies to secure increased resources for day
care for low income families and children with
special needs.
Minnesota Department of Health will provide
technical assistance for communicable disease
prevention and control.
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: The continued occurrence of unintended or
unwanted pregnancy among Hennepin County
residents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 85-
89.
Goal Statement VIII: Unintended and unwanted pregnancies will
not occur.
Year 2000 Objective: Decrease unintended and unwanted pregnancy
by 25 percent.
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health. Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 36 -40.
Objective: 1. By 1995, the annual pregnancy rate for
Bloomington, Edina, Richfield teens, as
measured by number of births and
abortions, will decrease by 10 percent.
(Baseline data: In 1988, the Bloomington
teen birth rate was 12 births per 1,000,
in Richfield 18 births per 1,000, and in
Edina 4 births per 1,000 population.
Between 1984 and 1988, there was a 4
percent reduction in reported abortions in
Bloomington, Edina, Richfield.)
Methods: la. The Bloomington Health Division will
continue to provide affordable family
planning services to Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield residents on an annual basis as
identified in its Family Planning Special
Project Grant (FPSPG). (FH)
lb. Public Health will continue multisector
collaboration to reduce environmental
factors promoting teen sexual activity.
(FH)
lc. Following participation in education
sessions, professionals and parents will
feel more competent in relating to their
children in positive ways about sexuality.
(FH)
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1d. Outreach educational strategies will
target high - risk populations for family
planning education and clinical services.
(FH)
le. Family planning clinics will be provided
on a weekly basis. (FH)
Evaluation:
Annual evaluation will be completed of the
surveys from all participants in Public Health
sexuality education programs.
By 1995, changes in teen rates of pregnancy and
abortion in Bloomington., Edina, Richfield will be
analyzed.
By 1995, the benefit of selected environmental
modification among the contributors to teen
sexual activity will be identified and evaluated.
Annually, evaluation criteria identified as part
of the FPSPG will be completed.
Annually, numbers of individuals served will be
reported.
Delegation
None.
Agreements:
Administrative
Assistance in securing supplies and services
and Program
needed for Family Planning /STD clinical
Support:
operations at a minimum fee.
Identification of physicians able to work in
clinics_
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: The existence of maternal and infant
morbidity and mortality among Hennepin
County residents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 90-
93.
Goal Statement IX: Morbidity and mortality among mothers and
infants in the community will be
eliminated.
Year 2000 Objective: Reduce infant mortality in Hennepin County
to no more than 5 deaths per 1,000 Live
births. (Baseline: In 1988 there were
8.2 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in
Hennepin County, 11.2 in Minneapolis, and
7.8 in Minnesota. The infant mortality
rate in the U.S. in 1987 was 10.1.)
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 30 -34,
Objectives: 1. By 1995, 90 percent of identified low-
income females with perinatal risk factors
will receive coordinated and effective
prenatal health services.
2. By 1995, the percent of pregnant females
beginning prenatal care in the third
trimester, or not at all, will decrease to
not more than 2 percent. (Baseline: In
1988, in Bloomington there were 4.5
percent pregnant females beginning
prenatal care in third trimester or not at
all, in Edina 2.0 percent, and Richfield
4.5 percent.)
3. By 1995, coordinated community resources /
services will be provided to identified
families who have infants with congenital
anomalies or special needs.
4. By 1995, the use of alcohol, tobacco and
other drugs will be reduced by 25 percent
of pregnant females surveyed.
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Methods: la. Through methods developed in its State
Maternal Child Health Grant, Public Health
staff will coordinate local initiatives to
improve prenatal outcomes among high -
risk, low- income., pregnant women. (FH)
lb. Public Health will continue to provide
WIC services to eligible pregnant women
and infants. (FH)
lc. Information and referral regarding
community services and financial resources
will be available to all pregnant women.
(FH)
2a. Outreach methods will promote early
identification of pregnancy and means for
pregnant females to be connected with
early and continuous prenatal care. (FH)
2b. Public Health will work with the provider
community to enhance its recognition and
responsiveness to the diversity of
prenatal needs. (FH)
3a. Linkages with other community providers of
services to families with special needs
will be established. (FH)
4a. A multisector community prenatal chemical
health education initiative will be
operational in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield. (FH & HP)
4b. Public Health staff will routinely
incorporate prenatal chemical use
reduction initiatives in all of its
services to pregnant females. (FH & HP)
Evaluation: Evaluation established as part of the MCH grant
will be implemented annually.
A means to evaluate use of chemicals by specified
pregnant Bloomington, Edina, Richfield females
will be identified and implemented.
Rates on initiation of prenatal care, infant
morbidity- mortality, and birth weight will be
reviewed for changes.
Delegation None.
Agreements:
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Administrative Communication of successful risk - reduction
and Program strategies.
Support:
Facilitation of funding and service coordination
of State programs to improve prenatal outcomes.
Coordinate research on impact of changes in
managed care services for high -risk, low- income
pregnant women and their infants.
The Problem:
COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Morbidity and mortality among minority
people.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages 98-
101.
Goal Statement X: The overall health status of minority
residents of Hennepin County will be no
worse than the health status of White
residents.
Year 2000 Objective: Decrease the rate of morbidity and
mortality among minority people by:
1. Decreasing the percentage of African
American, American Indian and Asian
babies who are born with low birth
weight to 4.6 percent of all babies
born in Hennepin County. (Baseline
data: The percentage of African
American babies born with low birth
weight in Hennepin County in 1988 was
12.8; the percentages of low birth
weight babies in the American Indian
and Asian populations were 6.4 and 6.5
respectively; the percentage of White
low birth weight babies was 4.6.)
2. Decreasing the rate of violent deaths
among African American and American
Indian adult men. (Baseline data:
Homicide was the leading cause of
death among African American males
aged 25 -44 in Minnesota during 1978
1982. The mortality rate from
homicides for African American men in
this age group was 38.5 deaths per
100,000 population, the rates for
American Indian and White men was 22.3
and 2.8 respectively.. Injury was the
leading cause of death among American
Indian males aged 25 -44 in Minnesota
during the same period. The mortality
rate due to injuries for American
Indian men in this age group was 111.5
deaths per 100,000 population, the
rates for White and African American
men were 57.7 and 35.0 respectively.)
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1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON,.EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield, page 8.
Objectives: 1. By 1995, the Bloomington Health Division
will have assessed minority health needs
and barriers in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield, particularly among the growing
Asian - American population. (Baseline:
According to the 1990 census, the Asian-
American population in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield is the fastest growing minority
group and accounts for 3.1 percent of
Bloomington population, 1.7 percent of
Edina population, and 2.8 percent of
Richfield population.)
2. By 1995, the Bloomington Health Division
will have stimulated the development of
selected health services determined to be
a' priority by minority residents.
3. By 1995, minority clients seen at the
Bloomington Health Division will continue
to be assessed and educated regarding risk
conditions and referred as indicated.
Methods: la. A survey method will be selected and
implemented to gather relevant health
information. (FH /HP)
2a. Public Health will collaborate with
minority residents and other providers in
creating responsive means for meeting
minority health needs. (FH /HP)
3a. Community Health staff will assess risk
conditions and provide appropriate health
education to minority clients. (FH /HP)
3b. Informational and referral services will
be provided to minority residents linking
them with other community resources.
(FH /HP)
Evaluation: By 1993, recommendations from a survey of
Bloomington, Edina, Richfield minority residents
regarding their health needs will be completed.
By 1995, specific improvements will have been
implemented in health services for minority
residents.
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Delegation None.
Agreements:
Administrative Communication of relevant information on minority
and Program health needs and services.
Support:
Assistance in survey process development.
Funding sources for study.
HEALTH PROMOTION
Health Promotion means activities intended to reduce
the prevalence of risk conditions or behaviors of
individuals or communities for the purpose of prevent -.
ing chronic disease and effecting other definable
advances in health status; these activities include
the coordination or provision of community organiza-
tion, regulation, targeted screening and education,` as
well as informational and other scientifically
supported interventions to foster health by affecting
related conditions and behaviors
Priority Problems:
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Preventable Unintentional Injuries
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use and Abuse
Dental Disease
COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: Cardiovascular disease continues to exist
among Hennepin County residents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of'the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages
109 -112.
Goal Statement XI: Deaths and disability due to
cardiovascular disease will be reduced.
Year 2000 Objectives: By the year 2000, the rate of heart
disease deaths will decrease by at least
23 percent to a rate of no more than 179
deaths per 100,000 population. (Baseline:
There were 232 deaths per 100,000
population in Hennepin County in 1988 as
compared to 249 deaths per 100,000
population (age- adjusted rate is 135
deaths per 100,000 population)
nationally.)
By the year 2000, the rate of deaths due
to cerebrovascular disease will decrease
by at least 34 percent to a rate of no
more than 45 deaths per 100,000
population. (Baseline: There were 68
deaths per 100,000 population in Hennepin
County in 1988 as compared to 61.6 deaths
per 100,000 people (age- adjusted rate is
30.3 deaths per 100,000 population)
nationally.)
By the year 2000, the prevalence of high
blood cholesterol should be decreased by
20 percent to no more than 11 percent of
females and 12 percent of males.
(Baseline: 15 percent of metropolitan
males and 14 percent of metropolitan
females have high blood cholesterol,
1985.)
By the year 2000, the prevalence of adults
at risk for high blood pressure should
decrease by 15 percent to 17.8 percent of
adults. (Baseline: 20.9 percent of
Hennepin County adults a.re at risk for
high blood pressure.)
By the year 2000, the prevalence of
diabetes should decrease by 15 percent to
4,934 per 100,000. (Baseline: Minnesota
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estimate is 5,805 per 100,000, 1988
American Diabetes Association - Minnesota
Affiliate.)
By the year 2000, the prevalence of adults
at risk for obesity should decrease by 10
percent to 18 percent. (Baseline: In
Hennepin County, 20.2 percent of adults
are at risk, 1988.)
By the year 2000, the proportion of
sedentary adults and youth (adults who
exercise less than 20 minutes less than 3
times per week and youth grades 7 -12 who
,exercise strenuously less than 3 times per
week) should decrease by 30 percent to 42
percent of adults (Minnesota baseline is
59 percent, 1988) and 17.5 percent of male
youth and 35 percent of female youth
(Baseline: 25 percent and 50 percent
respectively) with programs targeted at
high risk groups such as women, young
children, middle age and older aged
groups, with an emphasis on lifelong
fitness.
By the year 2000, decrease the prevalence
of adults who smoke, and the initiation of
smoking by children and youth as outlined
in the tobacco usage objectives (refer to
the section on Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug
Use and Abuse).
1992 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 20 -24, 47, 50 -56.
Objective: 1. By 1995, the rate of heart disease will
decrease to a rate of no more than 200 per
100,000 population. (Baseline: There
were approximately 220 deaths per 100,000
population in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield in 1988 and 1986.)
Methods: la. Provide targeted health risk screening,
education and lifestyle modification
programs to decrease high blood
cholesterol, hypertension, obesity,
physical inactivity, diabetes, dietary
fat, and smoking at worksites, schools,
community organizations and the Public
Health Center. (HP)
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lb. Coordinate with community efforts to
increase the availability and promotion of
nutritious foods in restaurants, schools,
grocery stores and other food
environments. (HP)
lc. Collaborate with the Bloomington Heart and
Health Program in implementing community-
based heart health initiatives. (HP)
ld. Provide prioritized nutrition education
to targeted populations. (HP, FH)
le. Develop and provide presentations and /or
programs that deal with the emotional
aspects of health (i.e., stress
management, healthy relationships).
(HP /HH /FH) -
lf. Provide blood pressure and cholesterol
screening, height and weight, and
nutrition education to four small to
medium - sized, blue- collar companies as
part of a Centers for Disease Control
Heart Disease Intervention Study. (HP)
lg. Public Health staff will provide
information, assessment and referral for
cardiovascular disease risk factors to
individuals served across agency programs.
(FH /HP /HH)
lh. Develop and promote policies that decrease
the use of tobacco products. (HP)
Evaluation: Program data will be summarized for each
screening and educational program and will
include number of participants, type of group,
and /or group demographics. Participant
evaluation form will be used for educational
presentation.
Quality control issues will be monitored and
reported.
A checklist system will be used to track
cardiovascular disease information requests and
referrals.
The following items will be summarized from the
Centers for Disease Control study: cholesterol
level changes, blood pressure changes, weight
changes, physician referral compliance,'employer
'satisfaction, employee satisfaction, most /least
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effective program elements, and cost
effectiveness.
Heart disease rates will be reviewed annually and
age- adjusted rates will be calculated and
monitored when 1990 census data is available.
Delegation None.
Agreements:
Administrative Identify, enhance and communicate data to better
and Program monitor risk factors of Bloomington, Edina,
Support: Richfield residents.
Identify and facilitate.stable sources of funding
for community -based heart health promotion
initiatives.
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: Cancer causes deaths and disability among
many Hennepin County residents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages
113 -115.
Goal Statement XII: Deaths and disability due to cancer
disease will be reduced.
Year 2000 Objectives: By the year 2000, cancer deaths will
decrease by at least two percent to
achieve a rate of no more than 181 per
100,000 people. (Baseline: There were
185 deaths per 100,000 population in
Hennepin County in 1988 as compared to 196
deaths per 100,000 population nationally
(age - adjusted baseline is 133 per 100,000
population).)
By the year 2000, the rate of increase in
lung cancer deaths will be only 9.7
percent to achieve a rate of no more than
49 per 100,000 population. (Baseline:
There were 45 deaths per 100,000
population in Hennepin County in 1988 as
compared to 53.4 deaths per 100,000
nationally (age- adjusted rate is 37.9
deaths per 100,000 population).)
By the year 2000, the rate of breast
cancer deaths will decrease five percent
to no more than 19 per 100,000 people.
(Baseline: Hennepin County baseline - In
1988, there were 20 deaths per 100,000
population as compared to a national
baseline rate of 32.7 deaths per 100,000
population (age- adjusted baseline is 22.9
deaths per 100,000 population).)
By the year 2000, colo- rectal cancer death
rates will decrease by 8.3 percent to no
more than 20.1 deaths per 100,000
population. (Baseline: Hennepin County
baseline is 21.9 deaths per 100,000
population. National baseline is 23
deaths per 100,000 population (age -
adjusted baseline is 14.4 deaths per
100,000 population).)
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By the year 2000, human exposure calls to
the Hennepin County and Minnesota Regional
Poison Center for accidental occupational
exposure and environmental causes will
decrease by at least 10 percent from 777
and 146 to 700 and 132 respectively.
By the year 2000, deaths from skin cancer
will decrease by at least 33 percent to no
more than .2 per 100,000 population
(baseline in Hennepin County is .3 per
100,000).
Community should decrease the prevalence
of adults who smoke and the initiation of
smoking by children and youth as outlined
in the tobacco usage objectives (refer to
the section on Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug
Use and Abuse).through the elimination of
the promotion and availability of tobacco
products and increased targeted programs
for education and smoking cessation, with
employers, health insurers, and primary
care providers having a major role.
Community should decrease the prevalence
of adults and youth with high alcohol
consumption as outlined in the alcohol use
objective (refer to the section on
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use and Abuse)
through media, restrictions on
availability, responsible service, and
accessible programs for counseling and
treatment.
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington,.Edina, and
Richfield," pages 20 -24, 54 -56.
Objective: 1. By 1995, cancer deaths will decrease by 2
percent to a rate of 199 deaths per
100,000 population. (Baseline: In 1988,
there were 203 deaths per 100,000
population in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield.)
Methods: la. Provide lifestyle modification education
to public that addresses diets high in
fat, low in fiber and vitamin A and C;
smoking; high levels of alcohol; obesity;
physical inactivity; and sun exposure.
(HP)
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lb. Provide education on breast self exam and
testicle self exam to targeted community
populations. (FH /HP)
lc. Provide BSE /TSE and pap tests through
Family Planning /Sexually Transmitted
Disease clinics. (FH)
ld. Staff will provide information and
assessment and referral for risk factors
associated with cancer to individuals
served across agency programs. (FH /HH /HP)
le. Collaborate with other community and non -
profit health organizations (e.g.,
Bloomington Heart and Health Program,
American Cancer Society) in the
identification and implementation of
community -based initiatives to reduce risk
factors for cancer. (HP)
lf. Develop and promote policies that decrease
the use of tobacco products. (HP)
1g.. Comply with Pollution Control Agency and
OSHA regulations for environmental and
occupational exposure to carcinogens.
(HP /EH)
Evaluation:
Program data will be summarized for each
screening and educational program and will
include number of participants, type of group,
and /or group demographics. Participant
evaluation form will be used for educational
presentation.
Cancer rates will be reviewed annually, including
specific cancer rates and age - adjusted rates once
1990 census data is available.
Delegation
None.
Agreements:
Administrative
Provide Bloomington, Edina, Richfield specific
and Program
cancer data from the Minnesota Cancer
Support:
Surveillance system.
Identify, enhance, and communicate data to better
monitor risk factors of Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield residents.
Identify and facilitate stable sources of funding
for community -based cancer risk factor reduction.
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: Preventable unintentional injuries cause
death and disability to Hennepin County
residents.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages
116 -118.
Goal Statement XIII: Deaths and disability due to unintentional
injuries will be minimized.
Year 2000 Objectives: By the year 2000, deaths caused by
preventable, unintentional injuries will
be decreased by 15 percent to no more than
29.2 per 100,000 population. (Baseline:
There were 34.3 deaths per 100,000
population in Hennepin County, 1988. The
national baseline is 39.0 deaths per
100,000 population (with an age- adjusted
baseline rate of 34.5 deaths per 100,000
population).
To assist in achieving this broad
objective, the following objectives should
be met by the year 2000:
A five percent decrease in deaths caused
by motor vehicle crashes to no more than
11.6 deaths per 100,000 population.
(Hennepin County baseline: There were
12.2 deaths per 100,000 population.
A 15 percent decrease in deaths caused by
falls to no more than 10.1 deaths per
100,000 population. (Hennepin County
baseline: There were 11.8 deaths per
100,000 population in 1988 compared to a
national rate of 4.8 deaths per 100,000
population.
A 33 percent decrease in deaths caused by
drowning to no more than one death per
100,000 population. (Hennepin County
baseline: There were 1.5 deaths per
100,000 population in 1988 compared to a
national rate of 2.1 deaths per 100,000
population.
A five percent decrease in fire deaths to
no more than .85 deaths per 100,000
population. (Hennepin County baseline:
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There were .9 deaths per 100,000
population in 1988 compared to a national
rate of 1.8 deaths per 100,000
population.)
A 20 percent decrease in deaths from
poisoning to no more than 1.3 deaths per
100,000 population. (Hennepin County
baseline: There were 1.6 deaths per
100,000 population in 1988.)
A 20 percent decrease in the proportion of
severe and moderately severe injuries from
motor vehicle crashes to 34 percent.
(Hennepin County baseline: 42.8 percent
of motor vehicle crash injuries were
severe or moderately severe in 1988.)
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 20 -21, 34 -35, 47 -49, 64 -65.
Objectives: 1. By 1995, deaths caused by preventable,
unintentional injuries will decrease by 1
percent to no more than 22.5 deaths per
100,000 population. (Baseline: In 1988,
there were 25 deaths per 100,000
population in Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield.)
2. By 1995, reduce the incidence of childhood
injury from motor vehicle accidents, home
accidents, child abuse and neglect.
Methods: la. Home Health staff and Family Health staff
will continue to assess home safety and
provide education to clients on accident
and fire prevention measures as needed.
(HH /FH)
lb: Chemical health educational programs
directed at high risk populations (e.g.,
high school students) will incorporate
accident prevention measures. (HP)
2a. The need for a free, low -cost, child car
seat program for low- income residents will
be determined and established if needed.
2b. Public Health staff providing daycare
consultation will continue to assess home
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safety and provide education to provider
on accident prevention as needed. (FH)
2c. Public awareness campaigns and stricter
policies regarding infant and child seat
belt usage will be supported. (FH /HP)
2d. Public Health staff will continue to
provide consultation and support to other
community agencies working with "families
at risk." (FH)
Evaluation:
Evaluation methods specified in the Maternal and
Child Health Grant proposal.
The rate of unintentional death rates for
Bloomington, Edina, Richfield will be reviewed
annually.
Data will be summarized for each educational
program and will include number of participants,
type of group, and /or group demographics. A
participant evaluation form will be used.
Delegation
Maternal and Child Health Grant.
Agreements:
Administrative
Information on injury based morbidity and
and Program
mortality among Bloomington, Edina, Richfield
Supports
residents.
Funding for focused injury reduction initiatives.
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: Tobacco, alcohol, and drug use and abuse
cause multiple problems for residents of
Hennepin County.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages
119 -125.
Goal Statement XIV: Eliminate tobacco use, alcohol and drug
abuse, and illegal drug use among Hennepin
County residents.
Year 2000 Objectives: By the year 2000, initiation of cigarette
smoking by children and youth will
decrease by 50 percent so that no more
than 12.5 percent of females and 10
percent of males have become regular
cigarette smokers, those who smoke daily,
by twelfth grade. (Baseline: In 1989, 25
percent of Minnesota seniors who are
female and 20 percent of Minnesota seniors
who are male reported regular use.)
By the year 2000, cigarette smoking will
decrease by 56 percent to a prevalence of
no more than 10 percent among adults.
(Baseline: Hennepin County prevalence is
23 percent, 1988.)
By the year 2000, adults at risk for acute
drinking, those who reported having
consumed five or more drinks on an
occasion one or more times in the month
previous to interviewing, will decrease by
28 percent to a prevalence of 17 percent.
(Baseline: 23.7 percent in Hennepin
County in 1988.)
By the year 2000, the proportion of
twelfth graders who use alcohol regularly
will decrease by 50 percent to 25 percent
of twelfth graders drinking beer or wine
at least monthly and one -sixth using hard
liquor at least monthly. (Baseline: In
Minnesota, 50 percent reported drinking
beer or wine at least monthly and one-
third have used hard liquor as often.)
By the year 2000, cirrhosis deaths will
decrease by 25 percent to no more than 5.8
per 100,000 population. (Hennepin "County
baseline: 7.7 per 100,000 population.)
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By the year 2000, the proportion of young
people (aged 18 -25) who report use of
marijuana and cocaine in the last month
will decrease by 50 percent. Baseline
information as follows:
1988 Baseline 2000 Target
Minnesota:. Marijuana 10% 5% (50% decrease)
Cocaine 2% 1% (50% decrease)
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield."
Objective: 1. By 1995, the.Bloomington Health Division
will promote interagency collaboration in
chemical health promotion and develop
community- based initiatives to reduce the
prevalence of smoking, alcohol and drug
use.
Methods la. Develop and promote policies that decrease
use of tobacco products. (HP)
lb. Conduct smoking cessation programs to
targeted populations. (HP /FH)
lc. Coordinate community -based chemical health
efforts with Hennepin County Prevention
Center. (HP /FH)
ld. Provide parent education programs on
chemical health. (FH /HP)
le. Coordinate trainings that target adult and
peer influences of youth to implement
programs to reduce chemical use and abuse,
and encourage and support youth in
developing self- esteem and social /personal
responsibilities. (HP /FH)
lf. Plan and implement a community -based media
campaign to publicize chemical health
activities. (HP)
1g. Develop an integrated plan within the
Bloomington Health Division targeting
high -risk populations served. (FH /HP /HH)
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Behavioral risk factor data on Bloomington,
Edina, Richfield residents.
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lh. Work in partnership with community
pharmacists to provide education regarding
the use and abuse of prescription drugs
and over - the - counter preparations. (HH)
li. Support community youth organizations
involved in chemical health prevention
programs. (FH /HP)
1j. Clients will be assessed for use of
substances and referred to other community
resources, as necessary. (FH /HH)
lk. Public Health staff will encourage
Bloomington, Edina, Richfield school
districts to utilize the Minnesota
Student Survey to be administered during
1992, so that there is standard baseline
data collected regarding smoking, alcohol,
and drug use among students. (HP /FH)
Evaluation:
Program data will be summarized for each
screening and educational program and will
include number of participants, type of group,
and /or group demographics. Participant
evaluation form will be used for educational
presentation.
Delegation
None.
Agreements:
Administrative
Access to financial resources for community -based
and Program
chemical health initiatives.
Support:
Technical assistance in development of successful
community strategies.
Behavioral risk factor data on Bloomington,
Edina, Richfield residents.
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem:
Supporting Rationale:
Goal Statement Xv:
Year 2000 Objectives:
Dental disease continues to exist among
Hennepin County residents.
Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages
126 -127.
Dental disease will no longer exist.
By the year 2000, the proportion of
children in need of treatment for tooth
decay will decrease by half to 20 percent.
(Baseline: In Minnesota, 40 percent of
children are in need of treatment for
tooth decay, 1980.- The national baseline
is 27 percent of children aged 6 -8 have
untreated dental caries. The national
objective is a 26 percent to 20 percent
prevalence.)
By the year 2000, the proportion of
Medical Assistance and Children's Health
Plan eligible children (age 6 and under
and 8 and under respectively) who receive
dental care at lease once per year will
increase by half to 33 percent and 75
percent prevalence rate respectively.
(Baseline: In Minnesota, 22 percent of
Medical Assistance (children age 6 and
under) and 50-percent of Children's Health
Plan (age 8 and under) eligible children
received dental care once per year, 1989.)
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Objectives: 1. By 1995, all new parents seen by Public
Health staff will receive information on
appropriate infant feeding practice and
nutrition to prevent tooth decay.
2. By 1995, the Bloomington Health Division
will provide referrals for low -cost or
free preventive dental care services to
low- income families and individuals.
Methods: la. Integrate community and clinic education
on nutrition issues (i.e., malnutrition,
bulimia) and tobacco and alcohol use
issues into dental health. (HP /FH)
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Evaluation:
lb. Community Health staff will promote early
and consistent dental care and provide
information to community residents on
prevention of dental problems. (FH)
lc. Clients in child /youth clinics will be
assessed for dental problems, with
referral as necessary. (FH)
ld. Clients in child /youth clinics will be
taught dental hygiene and will be
referred for dental care, if not receiving
any. (FH)
2a. Bloomington Health Division will organize.
a volunteer task force that would identify
local dental care providers and a
mechanism to link individuals /families
with necessary services.
Frequency of public health dental screening and
referrals.
Process evaluation would be conducted on the
Preventive Dental Care program to assess client
satisfaction and program effectiveness.
Delegation None.
Agreements:
Administrative Development of dental funding sources and
and Program accessible services for low - income residents.
Support:
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: Inability to manage personal health care
and activities of daily living.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992. -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages
134 -152.
Goal Statement XVI: Hennepin County residents will receive
adequate assistance in managing their
personal health care and activities of
daily living.
Year 2000 Objectives: By the year 2000, formal and informal home
care services will be available to all
Hennepin County residents who need them to
prevent institutionalization. (Measure -
persons institutionalized because of lack
of home services.)
By the year 2000, the percent of elderly
people aged 75 and older needing home
health care will decrease by 2 percent
through health promotion and prevention
measures, while maintaining the proportion
institutionalized below 7.5 percent.
By the year 2000, reduce to no more than
90 per 1,000 people the proportion of all
people aged 65 and older who have
difficulty in performing two or more
personal care activities, thereby
preserving independence. (Baseline: 111
per 1,000 nationally in 1984 - 1985.)
By the year 2000, reduce to no more than
325 per 1,000 people the proportion of all
people aged 85 and older who have
difficulty performing self -care activities
(i.e., bathing, dressing, using toilet,
eating.) (Baseline: 371 per 1,000
nationally in 1984 - 1985.)
By the year 2000, the proportion of
persons aged 60 and older needing help
with personal care (eating, transferring,
toileting, dressing or bathing) who
receive care by informal trained
caregivers will be maintained at or above
65 percent as compared with care from
agencies. (Baseline: 35 percent in 1988,
Wilder Study.)
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1992 — 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield," pages 6 -10, 67 -70.
Objectives 1. By 1995, the Bloomington Health Division
staff will have annually served over 500-
clients and made 10,000 home health visits.
to local residents, providing home health
services as needed.
2. By _1995, . the Bloomington Health Division
will have developed new programs and
community- based initiatives to support
home based or non - institutional care
services for older adults.
3. By 1995, the Bloomington Health Division
will have targeted older adults and
provide community screening and education
opportunities in order to promote health
and prevent disease.
4. By 1995, the Bloomington Health Division
will have collaborated with other
community organizations to improve
linkages between older adults and
community services and /or housing options.
Methods: la. Individual -Based Interventions
Skilled nursing, therapy visits, health
promotion assessment /consultation, and
vulnerable adult visits will be provided
to adult residents, on an annual basis.
(HH)
lb. Home Health Aide visits and homemaker
services will be provided to residents on
an annual basis as needed. (HH)
2a. Community -Based Interventions
By December, 1995, the Bloomington Health
Division will facilitate the provision of
respite care in the home for homebound
patients on an hourly fee basis, which
will provide short -term caregiver support.
(HH)
2b. By December, 1995, the Bloomington Health
Division will have produced or identified
an appropriate educational video focusing
on caregiver skills for use at home and
community programs. (HH)
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2c. By December, 1995, a variation of the
Block Nurse Program will have been
implemented in four Senior High Rises
(based on resident and manager interest)
and recommendations made regarding its
future. (HH)
3a. By December, 1995, a Healthy Lifestyle
Program, targeting persons 55 years and
older, will be developed based on results
of an interest /needs assessment survey.
(HH & HP)
3b: By December, 1995, an annual work plan for
the Healthy Lifestyle Program will be
written with priority implementation being
the workplace, churches, and other
community sites, and cable TV. (HH & HP)
3c. By December, 1995, a quarterly Healthy
Lifestyle article will be written and
submitted to community newspapers. (HH &
HP)
3d. By December, 1995, standardized blood
pressure screening, education, counseling,
and follow up will be provided monthly at
community senior centers and senior
housing facilities. (HH & HP)
3e. By December, 1995, flu immunization
clinics will be provided annually at
senior centers and senior housing
facilities. (HH & DP &C)
4a. Systems -Based Interventions
By December, 1995, Public Health will have
participated in a community -based task
force to assess the need for alternative
housing for the aging population and will
have developed recommendations for
consideration by community leaders. (HH)
4b. By December, 1995, the Bloomington Health
Division will work with other
organizations and professionals in the
community to promote a healthy living
environment for all residents. (HH & EH)
4c. By December, 1995, the Bloomington Health
Division will collaborate with and support
the development of a Senior Information &
Referral phone system for the South
Hennepin area. (HH)
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4d. By December, 1995, the Bloomington Health
Division will have participated in the
County -wide collection of data on the
needs for and provisions of home health
care services. (HH)
Evaluation: Home health data will be collected and analyzed
annually by number of clients served, visits
made, and type of service provided.
Home health clients and caregivers will complete
an annual or at time of discharge evaluation on
Home Health services provided by the Bloomington
Health Division.
Program revenues and expenses will be evaluated
annually and service goals adjusted according to
finances available.
The Healthy Lifestyle Program would be evaluated
in the following ways; tracking of number of
classes and participants, participant
evaluations, and pre- and posttest measurement
instruments.
Evaluation components of the Block Nurse Program
will include; tracking the number of contacts and
services provided by the Bloomington Health
Division, commitment by high rise management,
need /interest of residents, and analysis of
costs.
Review data collected regarding needs for and
provision of home care services and effectiveness
of preventing inappropriate institutionalization.
Bloomington Health Division staff and other
participants on the community -based task force
studying housing needs for older adults will
evaluate annually their effectiveness in
increasing housing options and support services
to help residents remain in their homes or in a
non- institutional housing.
The Bloomington Health Division and other
participating organizations assisting in the
development of a Senior Information and Referral
phone line will devleop a tracking system to
document useage and types of requests.
Bloomington Health Division staff will meet
periodically with other organizations and
professionals to review environmental housing
problems and develop solutions.
Delegation None.
Agreements:
Administrative Minnesota Department of Health will provide the
and Program rules regulating residential care homes.
Support:
Evaluation reports or statistical information on
the impact of the ACG Program and alternative
housing options on preventing institutional-
ization of older adults. Local data most
helpful.
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HOME HEALTH CARE
Home Health Care means activities intended to reduce
the ill effects and complications of existing disease
conditions and to provide suitable alternatives to
inpatient care in a health facility; these activities
include the coordination or provision of health
assessment, nursing care, education, counseling,
nutrition services, delegated medical and ancillary
services case management, referral and follow up.
Priority Problems:
Personal Health Care and Activities of Daily Living
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND ACCESS CONSIDERATIONS
Priority Problems:
Preventable Health Problems
Health Care System Complexity
Financial Access to Health Care Services /Unmet Primary
Care Needs
COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: Preventable health problems are still
occurring in Hennepin County.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages
154 -158.
Goal Statement XVII: All Hennepin County residents will have
access to prevention and health promotion
services.
Year 2000 Objective: By the year 2000, there will be a 10
percent reduction (for the period 1995-
2000) in the average years of potential
life lost before age 65 in Hennepin County
for heart disease, unintentional injuries
and malignant neoplasm (cancer).
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield."
Objectives: 1. By 1995, Bloomington, Edina, Richfield
residents will have access to health
promotion initiatives adapted to varied
values, learning abilities, cultures, and
finances.
2. By 1995, the cities of Bloomington, Edina,.
Richfield will have in place policies and
incentives that decrease the use and abuse
of tobacco products, alcohol, and other
harmful drugs.
3. By 1995, behavioral risk factor data will
be available for Bloomington, Edina,
Richfield residents.
Methods: la. Public Health will activate community
collaboration to identify needs, develop
strategies, and secure resources for
adapting health promotion programs to meet
the needs of diverse groups. (HP /FH)
lb. Public Health will continue to provide
health promotion services adapted to
individual needs in its various programs
on a low or sliding fee scale basis.
(HP /FH)
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Evaluation:
2a. Health Advisory Boards will develop
recommendations to guide City Council
consideration of City policy and
initiatives directed toward preventing
health problems. (HP /FH)
2b. Public Health will work with a diversity
of community organizations to develop both
broad based and focused health promotion
initiatives. (HP /FH)
3a. Public Health staff will work with the
county, state, providers and insurer
groups to develop a means for measuring
and reporting risk factor data. (HP)
Specific community health promotion risk factor
data will be reported.
Focus group evaluation of service needs and
program benefits.
State reports on morbidity and mortality will be
monitored and reported.
Delegation None.
Agreements:
Administrative Technical assistance in the development of
and Program initiatives effective in meeting the needs of
Support: special populations.
Development of a reporting mechanism for current
city- specific risk factor data.
Development of a means to ensure stable funding
for community -based health promotion initiatives.
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COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem:
Supporting Rationale:
Consumers, providers, and
health care system diffic
Refer to "Hennepin County.
Assessment -A Component of
Community Health Services
159 -163.
payers find the
ult and complex.
Community Needs
the 1992 -1995
Plan," pages
Goal Statement XVIII: The health care system will become
simplified and more easily used by
consumers.
Year 2000 Objective: By the year 2000, an information and
referral service for health care services
(modeled on First Call For Help) will be
available and operational in Hennepin
County.
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield."
Objective: 1. By 1995, specific reductions in the
complexity of the Hennepin County system
will have been achieved for all
Bloomington, Edina, Richfield residents.
Methods: la. Develop and implement initiatives to
streamline and coordinate methods for
public financing of health services will
have been implemented. (HH /FH /HP /DP &C)
lb. Public Health will support efforts to
develop "universal" forms for health care
billing, reimbursement, and data
collection. (HH /FH)
lc. Public Health will support efforts to
develop a county -wide consumer information
service for subsidized health care
services. (HH /FH /HP /DP &C)
Evaluation: The accomplishment of- specific improvements in
simplifying publicly financed health care
services.
A resident survey of problems, recommendations,
and improvements in health system useability will
be completed.
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Delegation None.
Agreements:
Administrative State level leadership in streamlining of
and Program application and financing for publicly subsidized
Support: health services.
V
COUNTY -WIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Problem: There is a lack of financial access to
health care services for low income,
working poor individuals and families.
Primary care needs are not being met for
some in Hennepin County.
Supporting Rationale: Refer to "Hennepin County Community Needs
Assessment -A Component of the 1992 -1995
Community Health Services Plan," pages
164 -173.
Goal Statement XIX: All Hennepin County residents will have
financial access to health care services.
All Hennepin County residents will have
their primary care needs met
Year 2000 Objectives: By the year 2000, Hennepin County and the
State of Minnesota will have officially
recognized the right of all citizens to
receive health care services and have
established the policies and framework
that permit universal access to a basic
level of health care.
By the year 2000, the proportion of
individuals who are receiving clinical
preventive and health promotion services
at intervals recommended by the U.S
Prevention Services Task Force will be
increased to 50 percent.
1992 - 1995 BLOOMINGTON, EDINA, AND RICHFIELD'S C.H.S. PLAN
Supporting Refer to "Community Demographic and Community
Rationale: Health Status Data for Bloomington, Edina, and
Richfield."
Objective: 1. By 1995, 100 percent of Bloomington,
Edina, Richfield residents will have
financial access to a basic level of
health care.
Methods: la. Public Health will continue to make
available sliding fee scale health
services. (FH /HH /HP /DP &C)
lb. Public Health will work with other
providers to enhance services and
coordinate health care provided to those
who are low income, uninsured or
underinsured. (FH /HH /HP /DP &C)
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1c. Public Health staff will work with
citizens, elected officials, appointed
officials and providers to develop a
means to ensure universal access to
effective and efficient basic health
services. (FH /HH /HP /DP &C)
Evaluation: Public Health will periodically survey clients
` regarding health care access problems and
solutions.
Evidence of enhanced availability and
coordination of health care services for the
underinsured or uninsured.
Delegation None.
Agreements:
Administrative Promote incorporation of public health components
and Program into health care access solutions.
Support:
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 217
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
First reading consideration of an amendment to the sign ordinance
relating to the C -3 zoning district.
Background:
The C -3 high- density commercial district was established to
encourage the redevelopment of the ILN area along I494. It was
further recognized that there may be an extended period of time
before the redevelopment is fully realized. To deal with the
interim period, transitional activities were permitted to allow
certain development or expansion of businesses located in the
area in order to remain viable and competitive without such
activities having a detrimental effect on the redevelopment
potential.
Sign regulation for this interim period was not revised. Any
off - premises sign is defined as a billboard and, in effect,
precluded in the C -3 district. This prevents the sharing of a
sign by adjoining businesses. The proposed ordinance would
permit the sharing of a freestanding sign as long as it is within
150 feet of the non -site business. An additional 50 square feet
of signage would be permitted. This would reduce the cost of
business identification signage as well as the total number of
signs.
Recommended Motion:
Approve first reading of this amendment, and set a public hearing
and second reading for the August 26, 1991 meeting.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. This proposed amendment would give the City Council
more flexibility and control in the issuance of sign permits
in the C -3 zoning district.
2. Conditions may be imposed on the issuance of the sign permits
to deal with unusual situations or problems.
3. The sharing of a freestanding sign by adjoining businesses
may result in fewer signs along I494.
4. The amendment is consistent with the policy of helping
existing business to remain viable in the C -3 district area
pending redevelopment
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The City Council could modify the amendment.
2. The City Council could decide not to adopt this amendment.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
First reading is set for August 12, 1991. If approved, a public
hearing and second reading will be held on August 26, 1991.
Resp ctfully submitted,
S De '
Actin City Manager
SLD :ds
BILL NO. 1991-
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER IV,
SECTION 416, SUBSECTION 416.67
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Paragraph (f) of Subsection 416.07 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(f) C -3 hiuth density commereiaL
Lij G_ eneral rule. Only those signs approved as part of the site plan
review process required by section 530 of this code shall be permitted. All
signs lawfully existing on August 1, 1987, shall be deemed to be
nonconforming signs subject to the provisions for nonconforming signs found
in subdivision 6 of subsection 416.11, and in the case of outdoor advertising
displays, subject to the provisions found in subdivision 3 of subsection 416.48
of this code.
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"VII
Pressed by the City Council of the City of Richfield,'Minnesota this
day of .1991.
CITY OF RICHFIELD
By
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Moms P. Perber, City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 216
Agenda.August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance amendment to
the City Personnel Code eliminating longevity pay for Management
and General Services employees hired after October 1, 1991.
Background:
The City's Ordinance Code currently provides longevity pay for
permanent full -time employees who have at least five continuous
years of service. Eligible employees receive a longevity payment
of one percent of base pay after five years of service and two
percent after ten years of continuous full -time service. Some
labor contracts in the City also provide for longevity payments.
However, only the Firefighter contract provides that new
employees are eligible for a longevity payment of up to four
percent of base salary. Other contracts grandfather certain
employees and cap off the benefit for new employees.
Based on the direction in labor contracts and the fiscal
difficulties continually faced by the City, it is recommended
that the longevity benefit also be capped off for General
Services and Management employees who are hired on October 1,
1991 or thereafter. Thus, no current employee would have a
previously provided benefit taken away from them.
Recommended Motion:
Conduct the public hearing and approve the second reading of an
ordinance amendment to the City Code eliminating longevity pay
for Management and General Services employees hired after October
1, 1991.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. City budget constraints require a prospective review of
methods of lowering operating costs. The longevity benefit
is one such cost item.
2. Capping off longevity is in keeping with most labor
agreements in the City.
3. No current City employee would be affected by the benefit
decrease.
4. First reading was held at the July 8 City Council meeting and
the public hearing and second reading were scheduled for the
August 12 Council meeting.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Leave the longevity benefit as it is.
2. Cap the longevity benefit as of a different future date.
3. Increase the longevity benefit to match the Firefighter
contract longevity provision.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
If the City Council decides to pursue this item in time for the
October 1 cutoff, the public hearing and second reading would be
necessary at the August 12 meeting.
R pectfully submi ted,
ven L. Devich
Acting City Manager
SLD :ds
BILL NO.
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 310
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
City of Richfield Does Ordain:
Section 310 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield
is hereby amended by amending Subdivision 16 of Subsection 310.19
to read as follows:
310.19 Compensation plan. Subd. 16. Longevity pay. (a)
Permanent full -time employees hired before October 1 1991 who
have performed satisfactory continuous service for the required
number of years shall be eligible to begin accruing longevity pay
at the beginning of the payroll period in which the required
number of years has been completed. Eligible employees shall
receive a longevity payment of 1% based on current biweekly base
salary upon completion of five years of full -time service and 20
based on current biweekly base salary upon completion of ten
years of full -time service. Longevity increments shall be paid
in addition to regular compensation and may be incorporated with
regular pay checks.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this
12th day of August, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No-215
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Consideration of an application for a residential kennel license
for Richard and Sylvia Wolfe, 7133 Portland Avenue, Richfield.
Background:
On June 28, 1991 Sylvia Wolfe submitted an application for a
residential kennel license. She owns five dogs. Ms. Wolfe's
application had all contiguous property owners' signatures on it.
On July 23, 1991, an inspection of the property was conducted by
a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems
found at that time.
Recommended Motion:
Staff recommends that the application for a residential kennel
license be approved.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. It is up to the animal owner to prove that the keeping of
more than two dogs does not have an adverse effect on the
neighborhood. Ms. Wolfe has been able to do this.
Alternative Recommendation:
1.' The Council could decide to deny Ms. Wolfe's residential
kennel license. This would mean that she would have to
reduce the number of dogs she has from five to two.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
Recommendation to approve the application for a residential
kennel license for Richard and Sylvia Wolfe, 7133 Portland
Avenue, is presented for Council consideration at this time.
Resp ctfully submitted,
�f
Steven L. Devich
Acting City Manager
SLD:ds
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.214
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Consideration of an application for a residential kennel license
for Kimberly Gustafson, 6921 Blaisdell Avenue, Richfield.
Background:
On July 22, 1991 Kimberly Gustafson submitted an application for
a residential kennel license': She owns four dogs and one cat.
Ms. Gustafson's application had all contiguous property owners'
signatures on it.
On July 24, 1991, an inspection of the property was conducted by
a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems
found at that time.
Recommended Motion:
Staff recommends that the application for a residential kennel
license be approved.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. It is up to the animal owner to prove that the keeping
of more than two dogs does not have an adverse effect
on the neighborhood. Ms. Gustafson has been able to do
this.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could decide to deny Ms. Gustafson's residential
kennel license. This would mean that she would have to
reduce the number of dogs she has from four to two.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
Recommendation to approve the application for a residential
kennel license for Kimberly Gustafson, 6921 Blaisdell Avenue is
presented for Council consideration at this time.
Res c fully submitted,
ve L. Devich
Acting City Manager
SLD:ds
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.213
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Application for a New and Used Motor Vehicle Dealer License for
Richfield Motors, Inc. DBA Richfield Mitsubishi, located at 920 West
78th Street.
Background:
On January 3, 1991, the renewal application for a motor vehicle
dealer license was received by licensing staff in Public Safety.
The appropriate fees were included with the application. It should
be noted that the applicant has also obtained the State of Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dealer License for 1991.
The issuance of the Motor Vehicle Dealer License had been delayed
until Richfield Mitsubishi resolved several issues of concern with
Community Development staff.
At their July 8, 1991 meeting, the City Council approved an amendment
to Richfield Mitsubishi's off - street parking permit and site plan
with the following stipulation:
1. A cash escrow for all required site improvements must be
submitted prior to the issuance of the off - street parking
permit.
Community Development staff have notified business licensing staff in
Public Safety that this cash escrow has been received by the City.
Recommended Motion:
Staff recommends approval of the Motor Vehicle Dealer License for
Richfield Motors, Inc. DBA Richfield Mitsubishi for 1991.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The applicant has complied with all of the provisions of the City
application process.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could decide not to grant the license. This would
result in the applicant not being able to operate a motor vehicle
dealership in Richfield.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
Consideration of a request for the issuance of a motor vehicle dealer
license for 1991 for Richfield Motors, Inc. DBA Richfield Mitsubishi
is presented at this time.
Z k tfu lly ubmitted,
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SLD:ds Acting City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 212
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Request by the Church of St. Peter for an Itinerant Place of
Amusement License for the 1991 Fall Festival to be held September
14 & 15, 1991.
Background:
On July 24, 1991, the Church of St. Peter submitted a request for
an Itinerant Place of Amusement License for September 14 & 15,
1991 for the 1991 Fall Festival. They are requesting that the
fee be waived.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the license fee waived.for September 14 & 15, 1991 for
St. Peter's 1991 Fall Festival.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The applicant has complied with the City Codes pertaining to
this license.
2. The City has previously issued this license in conjunction
with the St. Peter Fall Festival.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could decide to deny the request. The Public
Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. In
addition, the council has previously granted this license in
conjunction with the St. Peter Fall Festival.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
The request for this license has been placed on the consent
calendar for August 12, 1991.
Re ectfully bmitted,
Acting City Manager
SLD :ds
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No-211
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Resolutions declaring costs to be assessed for the installation
and adopting assessment of installation of a fire protection
system for Richfield Shoppes Developers.
Background:
On December 11, 1989 the City Council adopted a resolution
declaring the adequacy of a Special Assessment Petition from
Richfield Shoppes Developers and authorized the execution of a
memorandum of agreement for fire suppression improvements on
behalf of the City. The resolution authorized the use of the
City's Permanent Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund to finance the
project on an interim basis and to assume the assessment roll
upon completion of the project.
As has been the case with a number of other fire suppression
projects within the City of Richfield, the City has utilized
Minnesota Statute Chapter 429 to provide for special assessment
financing for this type of improvement. The petition and
memorandum of agreement provide for fire suppression improvements
not to exceed $86,000; that the interim financing from the PIR
Fund be charged at an 8% interest rate and repaid as special
assessment payments over a five year period. The total costs
incurred for the installation of the fire suppression
improvements for Richfield Shoppes Developers have now been
determined to be $85,508.20. In addition, capitalized interest
from the PIR Fund used to pay for the improvements amounts to
$9,565.08 for a total of $95,073.28.
The fire suppression improvements at 6501 -6539 Nicollet Avenue
have been completed. The improvements were petitioned for by the
owner of the property. Under Chapter 429 proceedings, which
govern this type of petition for fire suppression improvements,
there is no requirement for a public hearing. Under the
memorandum of agreement signed by Richfield Shoppes Developers
and the City of Richfield, the petitioner Richfield Shoppes has
waived any and all rights to contest the amount of the assessment
or the interest thereon. Thus, the process can be completed in
one Council meeting with the adoption of the two attached
resolutions.
The assessment will bear an interest rate of 8% from the date of
adoption of the assessment resolution. The entire assessment
will be repaid within a five year period.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the attached resolutions declaring the cost to be assessed
ordering the preparation of the proposed assessment and adopt the
assessment on installation of fire suppression system for
Richfield Shoppes Developers.
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Basis of Recommendation:
1. Richfield Shoppes Developers has petitioned the City to
provide for installation of fire protection facilities at
6501 -6539 Nicollet Avenue in the City of Richfield.
2. The petition, as submitted, comes within Minnesota Statute
429 for the special assessment of fire suppression
improvements.
3. The City Council on December 11, 1989 adopted the resolution
approving adequacy of the petition and authorizing the
improvements under the special assessment process.
4. A Memorandum of Agreement has been executed for the fire
suppression improvements by Richfield Shoppes Developers and
the City of Richfield.
5. All of the costs associated with the completed project have
been determined and are included along with capitalized
interest in the attached resolution adopting the assessment.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The City Council could determine that this special assessment
not be adopted or that it be postponed to a future meeting.
However, any postponement could prevent the timely
processing of this special assessment prior to the deadline
for adopting assessment rules in November.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
The resolutions declaring costs to be assessed and adopting the
special assessment for fire suppression equipment should be
considered on August 12, 1991 to allow for adequate time to
prepare and certify the assessment.
Acting city Manager
SLD:ds
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
INSTALLATION OF A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FOR RICHFIELD SHOPPES DEVELOPERS
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by
law, the City Council has met and passed upon all objections to
the proposed assessment on the installation of a fire protection
system for Richfield Shoppes Developers, located on 6501 -6539
Nicollet Avenue;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Such proposed assessment roll is hereby accepted and
constitutes the special assessment against the property
named therein - PID number 27- 028 -24 -13 -0059, 6501 -6539
Nicollet Avenue.
2. Such assessment in the amount of $95,073.28 shall bear
interest at the rate of eight (8$) percent from date of
adoption of this assessment resolution, and shall be
spread over a five (5) year special assessment roll.
3. The owner of the property so assessed may, at any time
prior to certification of the assessment to the County
Auditor or prior to November 15, 1991, pay whole of the
assessment on such property to the City's Assessment
Division and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the
City's Assessing Division the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid.
4. The City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified
duplicate of this assessment roll to the County Auditor,
to be extended on the proper tax lists of the County,
and such assessment shall be collected and paid over in
the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, this 12th day of August, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FOR RICHFIELD - SHOPPES DEVELOPERS
WHEREAS, cost has been determined for the installation of a
fire protection system for Richfield Shoppes Developers located
on 6501 -6539 Nicollet Avenue in the City of Richfield in the
amount of $95,073.28 for the following property:
PID# 27- 028 -24 -13 -0059 - 6501 =6539 Nicollet Ave
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota:
1. The cost to be assessed against the property owner is
declared to be $95,073.28;
2. the City Clerk shall file a copy of such proposed
assessment in his office for public inspection;
3. the Clerk shall, upon that completion of such proposed
assessment, notify the City Council thereof.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, this 12th day of August, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No-210
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Loan from Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund for waterslide
capital improvement project at municipal outdoor swimming pool.
Background:
The Council adopted 1991 Capital Budget includes $250,000 for the
construction of a waterslide feature at the Richfield municipal
outdoor swimming pool. The initial funding of the project is to
be provided through a loan from the Permanent Improvement
Revolving Fund. Repayment of the loan is to be through user
fees.
The attached resolution outlines the basis for making the loan
and for repayment of the loan. The loan amount is not to exceed
$250,000. Interest is to be 7% per annum with a flexible
repayment schedule. The flexible schedule will be based on the
actual amount of the loan needed to complete construction of the
improvement and the actual annual fees collected from users of
the waterslide improvement. The anticipated repayments for 1991
and 1992 are $15,000 and $41,000 respectively, subject to
revenues collected from operations each year.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing a loan of up to
$250,000 from the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund for
purposes of constructing a waterslide capital improvement at the
Richfield municipal outdoor swimming pool.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The adopted 1991 Capital Budget includes the waterslide
capital improvement project.
2. The proposed action is a formality to carry out the intention
of the 1991 Capital Budget.
3. There is sufficient funding available in the Permanent
Improvement Revolving Fund to make a loan for the waterslide
capital improvement project.
4. The waterslide feature opened to the public on June 28, 1991
and has been quite successful. Therefore, sufficient user
fees should be available for repayment of the loan as
outlined in the resolution.
Alternative Recommendation:
Provide funding of the waterslide capital improvement project at
the municipal outdoor swimming pool through a different internal
fund.
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Discussion /Decision Mode:
This item is on the August 12, 1991 Council agenda. Action
should be taken at this time.
z pec i fully s bmitted,
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Acting City Manager
SLD:cak
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND TO CP 8670 WATERSLIDE
TO PROVIDE INTERIM FINANCING OF SAID PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield
provides that a Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund be used for
purposes of financing local improvements; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance states that the proceeds of said fund
may be used to provide interim financing of capital expenditures
for projects of the City by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, its appears desirable to transfer funds to provide
interim financing for City Project 8670 Waterslide; and
WHEREAS, the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund has
sufficient cash available to transfer necessary funds; and
WHEREAS, it was necessary to construct the waterslide in the
spring of 1991 for availability to the public on a fee basis
beginning with the 1991 summer season at the municipal outdoor
swimming pool; and
WHEREAS, it was understood fees paid by the users of the
waterslide at the municipal outdoor swimming pool would provide
sufficient long range repayment funding for the work completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by resolution of the City
Council to transfer an amount not to exceed $250,000 from the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund to provide interim financing
for the construction of a waterslide at the municipal outdoor
swimming pool; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by resolution of the City Council a
7% per annum interest rate will be charged for a flexible
repayment schedule based on the actual cash transferred for the
purpose of providing interim financing and the actual fees
received for use of the waterslide improvement.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota,
this 12th day of August, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 209
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Resolutions relating to City Project No. 869, Street Light
Improvements at 6709 First Avenue.
Background:
On March 15, 1991, Council adopted a resolution ordering an
improvement relating to moving the streetlight from the boulevard
abutting 6709 First Avenue to the boulevard abutting of 6713
First Avenue. The work was ordered as the result of a petition
from the owners of 6709 First Avenue (Leonard & DeeAnn Clark).
The streetlight relocation will allow installation of their
driveway apron.
The work has now been completed. The total cost of the work was
$1,261.75; the cost to be assessed to the Clark's is $1,140.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the resolution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering
preparation of the proposed assessment roll, and the resolution
adopting the assessment roll.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Council ordered the work, and the work is completed.
2. The Clark's signed an Agreement of Assessment and Waiver of
Irregularity and Appeal. The agreement included a not -to-
exceed cost of $1,140 to be assessed to the owners of 6709
First Avenue,, Leonard & DeeAnn Clark.
Alternative Recommendation:
None.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
This item appears on the August 12, 1991 Council agenda. Staff
is asking for approval at this time in order to meet the County
deadlines for 1991 assessments.
Res ectfully submi ed,
Stev n L. Devic
Acting City Manager
SLD:ds
Attachments
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION
OF ASSESSMENT FOR STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT AT 6709 FIRST AVENUE
CITY PROJECT NO. 869
WHEREAS, costs have been determined for the street light
improvement at 6709 First Avenue, and the costs incurred for such
improvement amount to $1,261.75.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota:
1. The portion of the cost of such improvement to be paid
by the City is hereby declared to be $121.75, and the portion of
the cost to be assessed against benefited property owners is
declared to be $1,140.
2. Assessments shall be payable in equal installments
extending over a period of three years, and shall bear interest
at the rate of eight percent (8 %) per annum from the date of the
adoption.of the assessment resolution.
3. The City Clerk shall forthwith calculate the proper
amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against the
property at 6709 First Avenue, as provided by law, and he shall
file a copy of such proposed assessment in his office for public
inspection.
4. The Clerk shall upon the completion of such proposed
assessment, notify the Council thereof.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield this
12th day of August, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT AT
6709 FIRST AVENUE
CITY PROJECT NO. 869
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Petition for Local Improvement and
Agreement of Assessment and Waiver of Irregularity and Appeal
regarding City Project No. 869, relating to Street Light
Improvement at 6709 First Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Council has met and passed upon the proposed
assessment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
Richfield, Minnesota:
1. The proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall
constitute the special assessment against the lands named
therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found
to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the
assessment levied against it.
2. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time
prior to certification of the assessment to the County Auditor,
pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest
accrued to the date of the payment, to the City Treasurer, except
that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is
paid within thirty (30) days from the adoption of this
resolution; and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City
Treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid,
with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such
payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or
interest will be charged through December 31 of the next
succeeding year.
3. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate
of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the
property tax lists of the County. Such assessments shall be
collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal
taxes.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 12th day of August, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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REPORT ON COST OF WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR
Hennepin County, Minnesota, 1991
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA:
As the Operations Coordinator in charge, I hereby certify that
the streetlight abutting 6709 First Avenue has been moved to the
boulevard abutting 6713 First Avenue, and all work is completed
as ordered by the council on March 15, 1991, and that the
complete cost of the work is $1,261.75,, itemized as follows:
A. Labor $600.10
B. Equipment Use 20.00
C. Electrician 5-59.65
D. General Supplies 82.00
As per the Agreement of Assessment, the cost of the work to be
assessed to the property at 6709 First Avenue is not to exceed
$1,140, which was the original estimate given.
I further specify that there were no deviations from the work as
ordered by the Council.
Randy es, perations Coordinator
Community Services Department
RH:ds
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.208
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Adoption of resolution establishing just compensation and
authorizing the purchase of 7644 Third Avenue South and the
submittal of a Right -of -Way Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF)
application; 77th Street Project.
Background:
On April 8, 1991, the City Council approved the submittal of a
preliminary RALF application to the Metropolitan Council. The
RALF would provide a no interest loan to the City for the
purchase of 7644 Third Avenue. The loan would be repaid when
financing for the 77th Street project is provided.
RALF is designed to provide funds to cities to purchase homes
when it can be determined that continued ownership would be a
hardship for the current owner. Recently, the Metropolitan
Council and its System Committee gave preliminary approval for
the use of RALF to purchase this property.
As part of the final application process, the regulations require
MNDOT to review the appraisal report. MNDOT has completed its
review and has authorized purchase at $90,000. It is anticipated
that relocation benefits may approximate $17,000.
The RALF loan may include all costs related to the.purchase. In
addition to acquisition and relocation expenses, appraisal report
and staff time may be included. The total amount of the loan for
this property may approximate $110,000.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the following:
1. Sets just compensation and authorizes staff to negotiate and
purchase the property at the value indicated.
2. Directs the City Manager and Mayor to execute a purchase
agreement in the amount of just compensation.
3. The preparation and submittal of a final loan application to
the Metropolitan Council for the use of RALF.
4. Execution of loan related documents by the City Manager and
Mayor.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The City Council previously approved submittal of a
preliminary RALF application for this property.
2. The sale would relieve a hardship which qualifies under
the RALF program.
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3. The Metropolitan Council has approved the preliminary
application for RALF.
4. MNDOT has authorized purchase at the amount
indicated in the resolution.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Not authorize purchase and submittal of the loan
application.
2. Authorize purchase at a different price.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
This process is time consuming and for this property began in
November, 1990. Approval of this resolution would permit
processing to proceed in a timely manner.
Res ctfully submitte
even L. Devich
Acting City Manager
SLD :ds
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RESOLUTION NO.
.THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AND
SUBMITTAL OF LOAN APPLICATION FOR
7644 THIRD AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, Minnesota desires to
purchase certain real property pursuant to and in furtherance of
the 77th Street Project (Project) heretofore adopted by the City
of Richfield (City) said real property being described as
follows:
Lot 6, Block 1, A. G. Bogen Company's Nicollet Addn.
WHEREAS, the City has adopted an official map for
improvements to 77th Street; and
WHEREAS, the improvements to 77th Street necessitate the
purchase of real estate; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes to
acquire real property within it jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, City funds are presently not available for purchase
of real estate; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council administers RALF which is
made available to cities for the purchase of "hardship
properties "; and
WHEREAS, preliminary approval has been given by the City
Council and Metropolitan Council to utilize RALF; and
WHEREAS, continued ownership of the subject property by the
current owner constitutes a hardship as defined by the RALF
program guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City has caused an appraisal of the subject
property to be made by a qualified independent professional real
estate appraiser to determine fair market value; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT)
has reviewed the appraisal report as to conformity with appraisal
standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
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1. That just compensation is determined to be $90,000.
2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to commence
negotiations for the purchase of said real property.
3. That the City Manager and Mayor are authorized to execute
a Purchase Agreement for the amount of just compensation set
forth in this resolution.
4. That the City Manager is hereby directed to notify in writing
the owner of subject property as soon as possible that
the City intends to acquire his /her property and establish
eligibility for relocation benefits.
5. That the City Manager and Mayor are directed to execute
appropriate documents for submittal of an application to
the Metropolitan Council for RALF to effectuate the
purchase of the subject property.
. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 12th day of August, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Cler
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No 207
Agenda August 12, 1991
Issue Statement:
Adoption of a resolution approving the extension of the current
two -year contract with Chief's Towing, Inc. for another two -year
period.
Background :
In 1989, abidding process was conducted to award a contract for
the towing, impounding and storage of vehicles. This service is
requested most often by the Public Safety Department and is used to
tow and impound vehicles during certain arrests, criminal
investigations, hazardous parking or abandoned vehicle situations.
Chief's Towing, Inc., located in Bloomington, was awarded the
contract for the period of October 1, 1989 through September 30,
1991.
The detailed specifications of the contract provide that the
contract may be extended on a bi- yearly basis upon mutual agreement
between both parties. Application for extension must be initiated
by the performing contractor and must be submitted in writing at
least sixty (60) days prior to the date of contract expiration.
Chief's Towing has submitted the application more than sixty (60)
days prior to September 30, 1991 as required, and has agreed to the
same prices and specifications.
Recommended Motion:
Adoption of the attached resolution approving the Chief's Towing,
Inc. application to extend the existing contract for the period
October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1993.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. City staff is satisfied with the performance of Chief's Towing
during the past two -year contract and recommends extension.
2. Since all terms and prices of the previous contract remain the
same, there will be no need to begin a lengthy bidding process.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Begin a new bidding process with a new contract and new prices.
Discussion /Decision Mode:
Since the existing contract expires September 30, 1991, the
resolution should be adopted as soon as possible.
Respjckfully
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Acting Acting City Manage
SLD:ds
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT
WITH CHIEF'S TOWING, INC.
FOR TOWING, IMPOUNDING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
WHEREAS, Chief's Towing, Inc. was awarded a contract to
provide towing, impounding and storage of vehicles for the City
for the period of October 1, 1989 through September 30, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the contract provides that the contract may be
extended on a bi- yearly basis upon mutual agreement between both
parties; and
WHEREAS, Chief's Towing, Inc. has made application for
extension in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the date
of contract expiration as required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
That the extension of the contract with Chief's Towing, Inc. for
the towing, impounding, and storage of vehicles is hereby
approved for the period October 1, 1991 through September 30,
1993.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 12th
day of August, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk