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• Item #: 10.
City of MEMORANDUM
Elk ,, River
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPherson;Director of Planning
DATE: March 5, 2001
SUBJECT: Informational/Update Items for March 14,
2001 Meeting
B. Park/Trail Developments
1. January Park Dedication Fund Balance Sheet
The ending balance for the Park Dedication Fund was $746,531.66. There were no
revenues in February.
2. Community Recreation Update
The primary discussion at the February City Council meeting centered on a $30,000 to
$35,000 shortfall in the Community Recreation funds transferred from the School
District. Due to the School District being the fiscal agent for a number of agencies, it is
believed that there was a co-mingling of funds and improper coding. This may be only a
paper loss, more investigation is occurring.
3. River City Snow Riders Newsletter
4. Letter from Leo Offerman re:EMF
5. Center for Community Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2001
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BALANCE SHEET
FEBRUARY 28, 2001 Date: 03/05/01
Time: 10:31am
CITY OF ELK RIVER Page: 1
As of: 02/28/01 Balance
110 Type: SR SPECIAL REVENUE
Fund: 225 PARK DEDICATION
Assets
CURRENT ASSETS
1010 Cash 746,531.66
1012 Fair Value-Investments 5,117.00
1380 Interest Receivable 6,164.00
CURRENT ASSETS 757,812.66
Total Assets 757,812.66
Reserves/Balances
FUND EQUITY
2400 Fund Balance 746,915.92
2600 Change In Fund Balance 10,896.74
FUND EQUITY 757,812.66
Total Reserves/Balances 757,812.66
Total Liabilities & Balances 757,812.66
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REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT
FEBRUARY 28, 2001 Date: 03/05/01
Time: 10:30am
CITY OF ELK RIVER Page: 1
For the Period: 02/01/01 to 02/28/01 Original Budget Amended Budget YTD Actual CURB MTH Encumbered YTD Unenc. Balance % Bud
Fund: 225 PARK DEDICATION
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FOR SERVICES
3 ark Dedication Fee 0.00 0.00 7,350.00 0.00 0.00 -7,350.00 0.0
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 0.00 0.00 7,350.00 0.00 0.00 -7,350.00 0.0
OTHER REVENUE
3621 Interest Income 0.00 0.00 3,546.74 0.00 0.00 -3,546.74 0.0
OTHER REVENUE 0.00 0.00 3,546.74 0.00 0.00 -3,546.74 0.0
Revenues 0.00 0.00 10,896.74 0.00 0.00 -10,896.74 0.0
Net Effect for PARK DEDICATION 0.00 0.00 10,896.74 0.00 0.00 -10,896.74 0.0
Change in Fund Balance: 10,896.74
Grand Total Net Effect: 0.00 0.00 10,896.74 0.00 0.00 -10,896.74 0.0
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CONNEXUS
ENERGY
Memo
February 13,2001
To: Riverside Development
Attention: Daryl Thompson
From Leo Offerman
Regarding: EMF
I know that the transmission lines have been brought up regarding the siting of the park
area in your new development I thought that the following might be of interest to you.
• Counterpoint: There is no conclusive evidence that power-line EMF harms health
The Feb.3 Counterpoint"Evidence suggests transmission lines indeed dangerous"
misled readers by suggesting electric and magnetic fields(EMF),specifically those from
transmission lines, pose a health risk. EMF exists wherever electricity is present,whether near
appliances or other household equipment, or near transmission and distribution lines that
transport electricity from power plants to homes and businesses. It is impossible to generate and
use electrical energy without creating such fields;they are an inevitable consequence of our
reliance on electricity.
After more than 30 years of extensive research on power lines and EMF, and a recent
examination of that body of research by our country's most prestigious government research
organizations,there is no conclusive evidence that EMF exposure from power lines, even at high
levels, causes adverse health effects. During the past five years, more than 30 major
epidemiological studies of power-frequency fields and cancer support this conclusion.
In June 1999,the National Research Council established a committee of scientists and
engineers to review the activities conducted under the EMF-Research and Public Information
Program. In its report,the council concluded that"the results of the EMF-RAPID program do not
support the contention that the use of electricity poses a major unrecognized public-health
danger."
The National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences in its June 1999 report states,
"The scientific evidence suggesting that EMF exposures pose any health risk is weak." It further
states, "Virtually all of the laboratory evidence in animals and humans, and most of the
mechanistic work done in cells,fails to support a causal relationship between exposure to EMF at
environmental levels and changes in biological function or disease status."
In January 2000,the Minnesota Department of Health completed an assessment of EMF
health effects research.The department conducted this assessment because of public concerns
the potential of EMF to cause cancer and other adverse health effects.The
• regarding assessment included an evaluation of the peer-reviewed literature and the conclusions of the
scientific committees convened by federal agencies and the U.S. Congress.The Health
Department's assessment concluded that the current body of evidence does not show that
02/15/2001 THU 10:14 FAX 612 241 1399 RIVERSIDE 12003/003
. exposure to these fields is a health hazard."Specifically, no conclusive and consistent evidence
shows that exposures to residential electric and magnetic fields produce cancer or any other
adverse health effects,"the report says.
-Heidi Benedict, Minneapolis. Environmental analyst atXcel Energy, published in the Star Tribune
Sincerely,
•
from the desk of.......
Leo Offerrnan
• Utility Services Representative
Connexus Energy, Power Max
14601 Ramsey Blvd
Ramsey, MN 55303
(612)-323-2711
Fax: (612)506-9541
e-mail leoo @aecservices_com
Center for Community Committee
Minutes of Meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2001, 4:00 p.m.
Elk River City Hall, Elk River, Minnesota
• Present: David Flannery, Shelley Sherper, Don Sherper, Sherry Emerson, Lana Huberty,
Michelle Bergh, Jim Boyle, Cliff Lundberg, David Beauvais, Connie Krinke Rosendahl, Harlan
Rosendahl, Tony Darkenwald, Isobel Stander, Charlie Blesener, Harvey Schroeder, Sharon
Tracy, Jeff Gongoll, Jim Stanley, Pat Klaers, Nancy Gongoll, Dan Anderson, Stuart.Wilson,
Don Heinzman, Darlene Solberg, Carol Mills, Arne Engstrom, Barb Kreuser, Betty Jones, Marg
Olson, Bob Olson, Dan Larson, Rick Larson, John Fitzgerald
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. to allow time for late-comers (due to the snow
storm) to arrive. Tony Darkenwald announced that Chad Lanners, YMCA, was unable to attend
in light of the road conditions. He is very interested in attending our next meeting however. The
following items were added to the agenda: a letter from Don Strei, and the next meeting date.
Tony shared two letters from three fifth grade students from Lincoln Elementary that were
written to Mayor Stephanie Klinzing and the Elk River.City Council about a community center
in Elk River. The mayor had asked this committee to respond to the students. Tony sent letters to
each student with an invitation to attend our meetings.
Thanks was extended to Pat Klaers and the City for the use of the meeting room and the coffee
provided.
Introductions: Each person was invited to introduce him/herself to the group, identifying how
they are linked to the community.
Executive Committee: Tony asked for nominations from the floor for chair person. Harvey
• Schroeder nominated Don Heinzman. There were no further nominations and Don was
unanimously elected.
Nominations from the floor were requested for recorder. With no nominations or volunteers
Tony agreed to fill in as recorder until one can be found.
Nominations from the floor were requested for vice chair. No nominations were made and it
was agreed to ask Don to help identify a vice chair to be approved at our next meeting.
Informal Discussion of Activity regarding Community Gathering Space:. Don Heinzman
assumed his position as facilitator for the remainder of the meeting. He reminded the group of
the task force appointed by the City Council in 1990 for exploring a community center. He has a
copy of that report. He noted that our committee,which is sponsored by Operation ER through
the Initiative Foundation, is not city-appointed, although there are city staff in attendance.
YMCA - Don requested that Pat Klaers, City Administrator, fill us in on the history of the city's
negotiations with the YMCA. It was agreed to postpone our discussion of a YMCA in Elk River
until their representative Chad Lanners is available. Pat Klaers described the city's position
with the YMCA. The results of the feasibility study of 350 residents and 10 businesses are
complete, but not yet ready to present to the public. The results may be made available by the end
of this month. The two city-owned sites for a YMCA are the 7 acres by Lake Orono by the water
tower which wraps around the apartments there and the 40 acre business park south of the
Walmart/Home Depot. Pat Klaers cautioned this committee to keep the scope of a community
center project a size that is manageable both in cost and purpose.
David Flannery gave a brief overview of the space needs for a family center for Community
• Education, ECFE and others (see minutes of the January 4th meeting about Charlie Blesener's
presentation.) He said the school district is interested in collaborating with other entities in
order to build a family center. Charlie Blesener reported that they awaiting news of the $500,000
grant application they submitted. The minimum space they propose is 30,000 square feet with an
estimated cost of$4 to $5 M.
Commissioner Arne Engstrom reported that the county might have needs that a community •
center could address. For example, the WIC program could possibly use satellite space.
Carol Mills, Guardian Angels director, announced that the new addition to the Senior Center is
complete. It is between 5,000-6000 additional square feet. The final cost was $820,000 with HUD
providing $100,000 of the funds. She invited everyone to the grand opening on February 22. A
discussion ensued about the fact that there is a growing senior population with a vast variety of
needs for community space. Barb Kreuser reported that the more physically active seniors could
use larger space for their tap and line dances and for walking. She also cautioned that we need
to create community space that is accessible to all income levels and without fees. Dan Larson,
new college graduate, reported that in Florida there are multiple theatres which are heavily
frequented by seniors. It is his experience that seniors want to attend quality theatre
productions.
New committee name: Don Heinzman suggested that we rename our committee the Center for
Community committee.
Next Step: It was agreed to begin gathering research that has been done in the last ten years
regarding community gathering space:
• 1990 Community Task Force Report
• Elk River Chamber research of community centers
• Elk River Citizen's League Report
• 2001 Arts Alliance survey of community centers and arts centers
• Central Business District Visioning
• Operation ER's Great Conversation (town meeting visioning session)
• and any other yet to be identified
David Flannery volunteered to bring the school district's demographic information based on the •
current census report to the next meeting.
Jim Stanley, Chamber of Commerce, volunteered to poll Chamber members about community
gathering space.
Jim suggested that we need to establish which components of our community agree on a
common mission. It was agreed that we will continue to identify possible stake holders to
include in our discussion. We need to hear from young families and residents that are new to
the Elk River area.
Stake holders are invited to bring to the next meeting a brief list of needs to begin the process of
creating a center vision. Arne Engstrom noted that a community center has come in many
forms over the years. Most had space that was multipurpose.
Funding. Operation ER has access to grant funding for planning through the Initiative
Foundation. Also, David Flannery suggested that the Three Rivers Community Foundation is
another source for funding.
The next meeting of the Center for Community Committee will be held Thursday, March 1, 2001
at 4 p.m. at the Elk River City Hall.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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grant application they submitted. The minimum space they propose is 30,000 square feet with an
estimated cost of$4 to $5 M.
WCommissioner Arne Engstrom reported that the county might have needs that a community
center could address. For example, the WIC program could possibly use satellite space.
Carol Mills, Guardian Angels director, announced that the new addition to the Senior Center is
complete. It is between 5,000-6000 additional square feet. The final cost was $820,000 with HUD
providing $100,000 of the funds.She invited everyone to the grand opening on February 22. A
discussion ensued about the fact that there is a growing senior population with a vast variety of
needs for community space. Barb Kreuser reported that the more physically active seniors could
use larger space for their tap and line dances and for walking. She also cautioned that we need
to create community space that is accessible to all income levels and without fees. Dan Larson,
new college graduate, reported that in Florida there are multiple theatres which are heavily
frequented by seniors. It is his experience that seniors want to attend quality theatre
productions_
New committee name: Don Heinzman suggested that we rename our committee the Center for
Community committee.
Next Step: It was agreed to begin gathering research that has been done in the last ten years
regarding community gathering space:
• 1990 Community Task Force Report
• Elk River Chamber research of community centers
• Elk River Citizen's League Report
• 2001 Arts Alliance survey of community centers and arts centers
• Central Business District Visioning
• Operation ER's Great Conversation (town meeting visioning session)
• • and any other yet to be identified
David Flannery volunteered to bring the school district's demographic information based on the
current census report to the next meeting.
Jim Stanley, Chamber of Commerce, volunteered to poll Chamber members about community
gathering space.
Jim suggested that we need to establish which components of our community agree on a
common mission. It was agreed that we will continue to identify possible stake holders to
include in our discussion. We need to hear from young families and residents that are new to
the Elk River area.
Stake holders are invited to bring to the next meeting a brief list of needs to begin the process of
creating a center vision. Arne Engstrom noted that a community center has come in many
forms over the years. Most had space that was multipurpose.
Funding: Operation ER has access to grant funding for planning through the Initiative
Foundation. Also, David Flannery suggested that the Three Rivers Community Foundation is
another source for funding.
The next meeting of the Center for Community Committee will be held Thursday, March 1, 2001
at 4 p.m. at the Elk River City Hall.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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