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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 26, 2002COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RECREATION DEPARTMENT MILL STReet N.E., COLUMBIA HEightS, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3730 TDD (763) 706-3692 The June 26, 2002 meeting has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 6. 7. 8. Consent Agenda Approval of May 22, 2002 Minutes Approval Payment of Bills Letters and Requests Old Business New Business Reports a. b. C. Recreation Director Public Works Director/City Engineer Commission Members Adjournment The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611 to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf only.) THE CItY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR The PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Littl oyageurs' Montessori School Inc. 825 51'" Avenue N. E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 763-788-0889 May 30, 2002 Mayor Gary Peterson Columbia Heights 590 40t~ Avenue N. E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Dear Mayor Peterson, Little Voyageurs' Montessori School, established in 1968, is a non-profit organization offering children 3 to 6 years of age a traditional Montessori education through kindergarten. We want to make you aware that we are looking for a permanent space in Columbia Heights. A vital and unique element of our school is the intergenerational curriculum woven into our philosophy and program. It is our goal to form a parmership with a program offering services to elders in the community. Our school has benefited from the wonderful diversity, in Columbia Heights and our student population mirrors this diversity. We believe that our school is a resource f6r this · community, and our work with elders and chiIdren contributes to the richness of life here. Little Voyageur~ would like to be part of. CoIumbia Heights' planning process for any new land use ventures that might include programs for children and eiders. Joint ventures can often access grants and funding sources that would otherwise not be available to individual programs. In 34 years of educating children in Columbia Heights, we have graduated several hundred children from kindergarten. We draw families primarily from Columbia Heights and the immediate surrounding areas but also from communities as far as Ramsey, Albertville, Minnetonka, Plymouth, North Oaks, Shoreview, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Currently our temporary location is in St. Timothy's Lutheran Church. For the preceding ten years we were part of the Crest View Eldercare Community housed in the walk-out level of Royce Place which was specifically designed for us. Sadly, last summer, Crest View was not able to renew our lease due to a change in their needs. The critical component of daily interaction with elders is now missing from our program. As the intergenerational philosophy is an integral part of our educational program we are intent on pursuing a partnership with a program offering services to elders. "Children love to/earn We have 14 years experience working with elders and young children together and are committed to continuing this work. The children's lives and the lives of elders were greatly enriched by the caring interactions and wonderful friendships that developed during these years. We plan to follow up this letter with a personal contact. It is our hope that we can work together toward the establishment of a joint venture that could further enrich this community, and serve as a model for other cities. We look forward to telling you more about our school. Sincerff)y, /~ . IC/aren Smith. Administrator And the Strategic Planning Committee cc City Council members Robert Williams Brace Nawrocki Marlaine Szurek Julienne Wyckoff Tim Johnson, City Planner Bob Streeter, Community Development Director Walt Fehst, City Manager