76-01 -Assumption Seminary REZ pt 1F15
PH RR.=SON &ASSOCIATES, INC.
3 WALSAINGTON AVENUE SO.
NNEAF:: -IS, MINNESOTA 55404
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1 (612) 333-4561
Memo to: File
From: Tim Stone -
Date: 22 September 1976
Re: Meeting with Bruce Pankonin, Chanhassen City Planning Staff
Subject: Project Newgate/Assumption Seminary Proposal
Attending:Tim Stone, Bruce Pankonin
Reviewed history of Newgate's Proposal 'to Chanhassen and status of the
proposal from city's position: City's position is as follows:
I. Two general options for administrative classification of proposed
use exist.
A. As a conditional use within an R-1A Agricultural District
Present city ordinance does not permit "medical/social
services use "as permitted use in this district. -
Based on proposal submitted by Newgate under application
for P-3 use, and because the proposed use would require
municipal utility services, the city feels that the
proposal is more "urban" in nature and therefore not
appropriately.zoned as a conditional usage.
US suggested that original application may have been some-
what misleading and to general in its nature, Further,
Newgate has been able to focus more accurately on their
actual program, and that the more current thinking may
in fact be more in character with the R-1A conditional
use procedure.
TLS also suggested that this is not a new facility which
is being proposed, but a reuse of an existing facility
which was in fact a "r4edical/Socia] Service" use originally.
Therefore, the proposed use might be considered an extension
of a "grand fathered" zoning.
B. As a P-3, Planned Development District
Present city resolution 911723 would prohibit development
of Project past "sketch plan" stage without extension of
municipal utilities.
Bruce concurrs. that our best argument for this zoning
would be that the use will be accommodated in an existing
physical plant using existing private water systems and
Memo - Newgate Project
22 September 1976
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waste disposal systems.
2. TLS suggested that Newgate redraft an application for the Project
as presently contemplated and submit it to Bruce informally as a
"draft copy". On the basis of the draft TLS and Bruce will access
which of the available zoning/administrative classifications would
appear to be the most appropriate and equitable for both the city
and Newgate.
3. Newgate should be reminded that City will backcharge Newgate for
Administrative Costs in -connection with Project and will be required
to establish an escrow account with the city for these costs.
copy to: Bruce Pankonin
Ron Severson
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7610 LAREDO DRIVEMP.O. BOX 1479CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317®(612) 474-8885
PLANNING REPORT
DATE: February 25, 1976
TO: Planning Commission, Staff and Ron Severson
FROM: Bruce Pankonin, City Planner
SUBJ: Proposed P-3 Rezoning
APPLICANT: Project Newgate
PLANNING CASE: PUD 76-02
Background
1. Community Location: As shown in enclosure 1, the subject property
is the property owned by the Knights of Columbus, containing
approximately 120+ acres and commonly known as Assumption Seminary.
2. Existing Zoning: R-lA, Residential Agricultural.
3. On June 25, 1975, the Planning Commission was approached with the
proposition to sponsor an amendment to include medical and social
service institutional land uses as a conditional use within the
R-lA use district. On July 9, 1975, "A motion was made by Nick
Wari.tz and seconded by Mal MacAlpine to recommend that the City
Council not consider an amendment to the R-lA Use District to allow
medical and social service institutional land uses because it would
be at cross purposes with our other more restrictive resolutions
and ordinances relating to intensive use in non-sewered areas.
The voting in favor were: Vivian Beaugrand, Hud Hollenback, Nick
Waritz, and Mal MacAlpine. Tom Noonan was opposed. Motion approved."
Planning Commission -2- February 25, 1976
4. In regards to Project Newgate, the following discussion and
action took place at the October 20, 1975 City Council meeting:
"PROJECT NEWGATE: Ron Severson stated they had the State Board of
Health check out the septic system at the former Assumption Seminary.
This program provides residential treatment and education to various
populations. It is either out of a training school or directly
out of the court system. Presently they have four programs in
operation in Minneapolis and St. Paul. One for juvenile boys, two
for adult males, and one for adult females with minor children. All
programs provide live in facilities with structure mostly supervision
and guidance. They use the public educational agencies such as
the University of Minnesota, vocational schools and sometimes public
school systems to provide these people with the opportunity to get
on the job training. They need a more rural residential treatment
program because the program can be used by any county in the state
for placing children they are unable to handle. They are concerned
about sending outstate children to Minneapolis. There are .only two
facilities on the grounds that they feel will be useful. The one
residence that is presently available will be used and the second
one needs extensive remodeling. They do not plan to use the large
brick building as a live in facility. If remodeled it would be
used as an educational center. Project Newgate started with the
University of Minnesota in 1969.
The City Planner reviewed his memorandum of October 15, 1975. The
Planning Commission was approached with a proposal to initiate an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to include medical and social
service institutional uses as a conditional use within the R-lA use
district. The Planning Commission declined to author such an amendment.
The question before the Council at this time is; is the Council
willing to initiate an amendment permitting medical and social service
institutional land uses within the R-lA use district. Some of the
following issues should be considered:
a. If an amendment was to be enacted into ordinance, the provisions
of the use district would apply equally to all property zoned R-lA.
b. The spirit and intent of Chanhassen City Ordinances and Resolutions
is to channel "urban -type" of uses into those areas presently
serviced by sanitary sewer and water.
C. Assumption Seminary, owned by the Knights- of Columbus, is presently
a legal non -conforming use, however, the original use was discontinued
and any new use must conform to provisions of the R-lA use district.
d. The existing buildings, for the most part, exist in varying
states of disrepair.
e. Medical and social service institutional land uses are presently
permitted within the P-3 use district.
Planning Commission -3- February 25, 1976
There are three alternatives available to the City Council at this time.
a. The Council on its own motion initiate an amendment to include
with the R-lA use district medical and social service institutional
uses.
b. Go along with what the Planning Commission said in June that
these types of uses belong in our urban service area.
C. Suggest the petitioner proceed under the provisions of the
P-3 use district.
The Planner recommended that he agreed with the general recommendation
of the Planning Commission, however, the uses --as suggested by Project
Newgate may work on the K.C. property. Continuing along this line
of thinking he does not feel that all R-lA property should be
opened up to urban types of land uses irregardless of what Project
Newgate has in mind. The most expedient way to see if the project
can stand on its own merits is to proceed under the plan provisions
as outlined in the P-3 use district.
The Council feels they could proceed under a P-3 use district."
Pini-ifinn
Proposed rezoning of subject property to P-3 to allow social
service institutional land use as outlined in enclosure 3.
Planner's Comments
1. I believe the first order of business should be to set forth
the ground rules upon which the proposed rezoning will be considered.
These rules are, for the most part, spelled out in City Ordinances
28, 33, 33A, 38, 45, 47, 47A, 47B and City Council Resolution No.
119721. I hope the discussion on Wednesday, February 25, 1976,
will center solely on procedural issues and we will not be side
tracked into discussing the relative merits of the applicants
proposal. A concentrated debate in the plan will be discussed
during future meetings should the petitioners desire to proceed.
2. As to Project Newgate's plan it is the position of the Planner
and City Attorney that at the present time the proposed must be
limited solely to consideration of the plan as a "sketch plan"
under section 14.05(2) of the zoning ordinance. Any further
consideration of the matter beyond the sketch plan stage is contrary
to the spirit and intent of the Council resolution of September 11,
1972 (No. 119721) which states explicitly that:
a. Land proposed to be developed as a Planned Unit Development
District not currently served by sanitary sewer and water will not
be considered beyond the sketch plan stage as set forth in the
Chanhassen zoning ordinance.
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Planning Commissior, -4- February 25, 1976
b. The applicant may prepare a sketch plan with such supplementary
documentation set forth under Section 14.05, paragraph 3(a), as the
applicant desires for review and informal discussion by the Planning
Commission.
c. When the necessary utilities needed to serve the proposed
development are available or are imminent, the applicant may then
proceed to the preliminary development plan as specified in Section
14.05, paragraph 3, of Ordinance 47.
We are all aware that the Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan
Sewer Board proposes the subject area be served by the Bluff Creek
interceptor which is not scheduled for construction.
It should be kept in mind that Resolution 119721 states an applicant
may proceed to the preliminary development plan only when the
necessary utilities needed to service the proposed development
are available or are imminent. Imminent is defined by our City
Attorney as likely to happen without delay. At the present time
it cannot be said that the Bluff Creek interceptor is either
available or imminent.
In addition, we have a further problem with Ordinance 45 (2� acre
ordinance) which provides that platting and subdivision of land within
areas not served by sanitary sewer shall be prohibited until sewer
is avialable to serve the area.
2. The procedures for sketch plan review as stated in Ordinance 47,
Section 14.05, paragraph 2, are as follows: "Submission of a sketch
plan shall not constitute formal filing of an application for
development of a P-1 (also P-3) district. On the basis of the
sketch plan, the Planning Commission may informally advise the
applicant of the extent to which the plan conforms to the Comprehensive
Village Plan, and the standards of this (Ordinance 47) and other
ordinances of the Village, and may discuss possible modifications
necessary to implement approval of the plan."
In summary, the above directs the Commission to comment only on the
compliance of the sketch plan to the Comprehensive Plan and discuss
possible modification necessary to implement.approval of the plan.
Bear in mind, however, any modifications necessary to implement the
plan cannot usurp other city ordinances and resolutions.
3. The City's Comprehensive Plan as amended states the subject
property should assume a service commercial identity. The proposal
submitted by Project Newgate is not service commercial, but rather
medical -social service institutional as defined by Ordinance 47B.
4. It appears the proposal is not consistent with the City's develop-
ment intent as defined above. In order for the Commission to proceed
any further, it will require the amendment of the City's Comprehensive
Plan (in progress) and the City Council consider amending all
regulatory controls which place the agricultural area in hold and
channel urban types of uses into sewered areas.
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PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD)
or
PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD)
CASE N0. PRD/PCD
City of Chanhassen - ,4 '
Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota
APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING REQUEST
Date of'Application
Escrow Paid Date
Received by"
Applicant „
Name: ' Severson Ronald J
Last First Initia
Address: 1558 Fulham St. St. Paul 'Mn. 55108
N er an Street City State Zip Code
Owner: Newgate Education and Research Center, Inc: • . • • ' ' • ' ' ' • ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' • ' ' ' ' ' ' '
Last First Ins ta.a
Address; 430 Oak Grove, Suite B-12 Mpls. . • • ' ' ' • • • MN. 55403,
NUmber an Street City I State Zip Code
Address of property in question:
R.R. # Highway 212, Chanhassen
Legal description of property in question:
Knights of Columbus, Assumption Seminary -on Highway,#,,212, Chanhassen
Present zoning of property: Agriculture/Residential
Present use of property:
Proposed use of property:
Unoccupied
Social Services program
The following documents if appropriate shall be attached to,
this application:
1. Sketch Plan
Date Received
7,
initial
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Date Received Initial
4. Abstractor's Certificate
5. Final Development Plan
I hereby declare that all statements made in this application and on
the attached documents are true, and that I shall reimburse the
City for all expenses incurred_ in processing this application for
condition e'.
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Signature f Applicant
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Signature of Owner
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Date
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Recei , ved by Tit e Date
(Following to be completed by Zoning Administrator or City Official)
CHRONOLOGY
DATE
BY.
Sketch Plan on Planning Commission -Agenda
Planning Commiss'ioA pogtpop,ed to,
.000;^r
Preliminary Development Plan on
Planning Commission Agenda
_71anning
Commission Post oned to
Newspaper Publication
Adjacent Property Owners Notified
Planning Commission Action
Preliminary Development Plan on
Council Agenda
Council Postponed to
Council Action
Preliminary Deve o ment Plan Contract
Final Development Plan or
P anning Commission Agenda
P annin Commission Postponed to
,Final Development Plan on Council Agenda
iff-ouncil Postponed to
Final Deve o ment.. P an - Contract - Execute
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Escrow Returned = Amourit :` ' . '
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (Preliminary Development Plan)
On this day of 19 , this PRD/PCD
was recommended for (approval), disapproval subject to the
following conditions:
Chairman of P anning Commission -
Action by City - Preliminary Development Plan
On this day of 19 , the Chanhassen City
Council, Carver an Hennepin Counties, Minnesota (approved), (disapproved)
this Preliminary PRD/PCD subject to the following conditions:
By order of the Chanhassen
City Council
Mayor
Attest:
City Administrator
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Final Development Plan
On this day of 19 , this Final
Development Plan was recommended for approval), disapproval) subject
to the following conditions:
chairman of Planning Commission
Action by City - Final Development Plan
On this
dayof 19 _, the Chanhassen City
Council, Carver an Hennepin Counties, Minnesota (approved), (disapproved
this Final PRD/PCD subject to the following conditions:
Attest:
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City A ministrator
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By order of the Chanhassen
City Council
Mayor
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1776-1976
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7610 LAREDO DRIVEOP.O BOX 1470CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317*(612) 474-8885
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 23, 1976
TO: Planning Commission, Staff and Ron Severson
FROM: Bruce Pankonin, City Planner
SUBJ: Project Newgate Rezoning Petition
CASE NUMBER: PUD 76-02
The following enclosures are contained within Exhibit 1, PUD 76-02:
Enclosures
1. Community Location Graphic.
2. Application for Consideration of Planning Request.
3. Applicant's Proposal Program.
4. City Planner's Report (to be delivered February 25, 1976).
WILLIAM D. SCHOELL
CARLISLE MADSON
JACK T. VOSLER
JAMES R. ORR
HAROLD E. DAHLIN
LARRY L. HANSON
RAYMOND J. JACKSON
WILLIAM J. EIREZINSKY
JACK E. GILL
FRANK V. LASKA
SCHOELL & MAOSON. I Na
ENGINEERS ANO SURVEYORS
7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343
October 15, 1975
City of Chanhassen
c/o Mr. Jerry Schlenk, Acting Administrator
P. O. Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Subject: Project Newgate Use of KC Property on 212
Gentlemen:
In reference to Mr. Schneider's letter -to Mr. Schwab relating
an approval of the water system and a "conditional" approval of the
sanitary sewage disposal system at the KC Seminary, the following items
appear relevant:
1. The Minnesota Department of Health gives approval to the
use of the soil absorption system principle for sewage
disposal.
2. There was apparent satisfactory performance of the soil
absorption system under the test condition, where it was
brought back into service after a long "rest".
3. There should be further investigation of soil absorption
system feasibility near the eastern building, reportedly
now served by a holding tank. This study could wait,
however, until the need to use this particular building
was indicated.
Based on the above, we recommend that further consideration be
given to the proposal for Project Newgate, since adequate sewage dis-
posal apparently can be provided.
B
WDSchoell:sd
Very truly yours,
SCHOELL & MADSON, INC.
cc: Mr. Ronald Severson, Director, Project Newgate
Mr. John D. Schwab, Strout Realty
- MEWS
UNIVERSITY
NEWGATE
Newgate House is a community corrections program serving Federal, State
and County clients on a probation or parole status for felony and gross
misdemeanor convictions.
SERVICES
The program provides multiple services essential to community adjustment.
1. Positive Peer Culture Group Therapy
2. Semi -controlled living situation
3. Educational counseling
4. Board and room
5. Tuition and fees at U of M
6. U of M health service coverage
7. Books and other essential educational supplies
8. Weekly stipend of $20.00 until obtainment of a part-time job
9. A clothing allowance when necessary
10. Expenses for medical related problems
a. dental work
b. eye glasses, etc.
STAFF
The House is staffed by six people.
House Manager — Responsible for supervision and training of other staff, and
overall operation of the house as well as preparing monthly progress reports
to probation/parole officers, judges, Minnesota Correctional Authority and
other people affiliated with mutual clients.
Group Leaders — Responsible for the group program, maintain a positive
culture in the house.
Counselors — Responsible for supervision of the house in the evenings, late at
night and on weekends. In addition counselors help orient students to
campus, solve university related problems, interview potential clients with a
group leader, house manager, and assist in numerous other services.
Cook — Prepares lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. The staff works
on a team effort basis, working together to help stimulate positive culture.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
All Newgate students in the college program carry a full-time student credit
load.
A client may arrive at anytime and will become involved in academics within
two days of his arrival. This is due to Newgate's good working relationship with
the University of Minnesota Admission's Office, General College and University
of Minnesota Administrative Offices.
The University of Minnesota campus also offers many non -structured edu-
cational options in addition to its films, libraries and museums.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Dr. David Giese of the University of Minnesota General College is academic
advisor for all Newgate students, and is a great aid to both residents and staff.
Newgate House is in an ideal location on campus. Cooke Hall across the street
provides weight -lifting; swimming, basketball, handball courts and numerous
other recreational facilities.
Williams Arena is located adjacent to Newgate House and hosts all the
Minnesota Gopher basketball and hockey games.
In addition, the University of Minnesota presents many plays, concerts, films
and other valuable entertainment opportunities. Newgate also has a good
working relationship with the student employment office and is in a good
position to help find part-time jobs.
FACILITIES
Newgate House, an ex -fraternity house, is a three-story brick structure with
16 bedrooms. The bedrooms are located on the upper two floors. The main
floor has a library, a large living room with fireplace and an office.
The kitchen and dining area and also the group room are in the basement.
It is an open homey type house and is in very good shape for its age, primarily
due to maintenance work done by the people who live in the house.
Questions should be referred to:
House Manager:
Harlan Kindem
1901 University Ave
Mpls. MN 55455
376-7240
Court Services Liaison:
8rvr.e. C.le- ndel1 en
S.E. P.refeet Newgate 4(30 OW-rwc
110 Tem s Svif st Q" �'�
University-@ UWao eta
Mpls., MN 555" fS'i403
MEN S
VOCATIONAL /TECHNICAL
NEWGAFE
What is Voc/Tech Newgate? It is a new community based program (half-
way house) created by Project Newgate for the purpose of providing social
offenders with opportunities to develop skills in the area of vocational,'techni-
cal training, while also offering a supportive environment wherein an individual
is able to assume responsibility for dealing with negative behaviors, attitudes,
values and Fife styles through active participation in the Positive Peer Culture
group model.
Voc/Tech Newgate provides vocational resources and group therapy services
to male offenders in the age group of 18 to 27 years old. Social offenders
applying for acceptance to the program must indicate a sincere desire to learn
a vocation or trade, and also to demonstrate a sense of adaptive, individual
responsibility by selecting a specific vocation and developing new life goals
computable with their vocational choice. Individuals will not be accepted vvho
have a very extensive history of trafficking in narcotics. Each individual will
also be expected to participate in group therapy sessions and be willing to
help and work with other group members in terms of dealing with
problematic behaviors.
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The community resources (vocational) available to the social offender through
Voc/Tech Newgate are the following schools:
1)St. Paul Area Technical -Vocational Institute.
2) 916 Area Vocational -Vocational Institute.
3) Dakota County Area Vocational -Technical Institute.
4) No. Hennepin Vocational -Technical Educational Center.
5) So. Hennepin Vocational -Technical Educational Center.
6) Anoka Technical- Educational Center.
Starting dates for specific courses at these schools are flexible and also offer
a wide range of courses to choose from. Voc/Tech Newgate will also provide
transportation to and frorn school if necessary.
Voc/Tech Newgate also provides an intensive, dynamic program of group
therapy for offenders participating in the project. The Newgate model is based
on the structural and operational orientation of the Positive Peer Culture type
of group interaction. This model has been operating within the Newgate
structure since its conception in 1969, and has since proven to be an effective
form of group interaction for the program. The group situation can only be
effective and meaningful if each individual is willing to give and receive
supportive help from all group members. That is the essence of the Newgate
model.
There will be a 21 day probationary period for all individuals joining the
program. No employment will be allowed during the first three months spent
in the program. The length of the program is six months.
Questions should be referred to:
House Manager:
Bernard Demarais
632 Ontario St. S.E.
Mpls., MN 55414
376-5210
Court Services Liaison:
Jim Salmon
Project Newgate
110 Temporary North of Mines
University of Minnesota
Mpls., MN 55455
376-5250
WOME-A'S
EDUCATIONAL/ RESIDENTIAL
n EWGATE
Newgate for Women, located at 341 Dayton Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota,
began accepting referrals on November 1, 1974. Any paroled or probationary
adult woman is eligible for referral to this program. The program can accept
either single, widowed, separated or divorced women without children or with
children not older than nine years. Women offenders accepted into the pro-
gram will be given the opportunity to become involved in community resi-
dence therapy programs while beginning a program of vocational/technical
training, on-the-job training, or college. In addition, each resident will be pro-
vided with the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to function effectively
as a mother. A child development program and a family planning program
will be provided for those women accepted into Newgate.
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SERVICES
Newgate for Women brings together the services and resources necessary to
plan and implement a realistic and worthwhile and successful career alternative
to a criminal life-style.
1. Positive Peer Culture: (group interaction,) This group model provides the.
offender with the peer assistance, support and insight she needs to deal with
the personal inadequacies and problems that have caused her to violate the
law. P.P.C. develops positive attitudes, positive behavior and a sense of
responsibility to the self and one's fellow human beings. Headed by an ex-
perienced female group leader, the Positive Peer Culture group meets four
times per week for one and one-half hours. It is in these group sessions that
members develop the care, concern, and trust for one another that makes it
possible for them to discuss, deal with, and resolve problems of any nature.
2. Career resources: Women offenders, referred from Minnesota's work houses,
county jails, county courts, Shakopee's women's reformatory, state courts, and
federal courts, will be involved in one of a number of career training resources
with several Minneapolis and Saint Paul businesses.
3. Vocational/Technical training through one of the following schools:
a. Saint Paul Area Technical/Vocational Institute
b. Dakota County Area Vocational/Technical Institute
c. 916 Area Vocational/Technical Institute
d. North Hennepin Vocational/Technical Educational Center
4. For the Women whose plans include higher education, the University of
Minnesota will offer special assistance through the present Newgate program.
Women enrolled on a full-time basis will attend school with books and
tuition paid. Transportation will be provided to and from school for each
woman in need of it. Each resident will receive twenty dollars per week to
assist with transportation and other incidental costs. Upkeep and resident
cleaning is the responsibility of each resident.
.,.� STAFF
Working with director John Dando will he a number of experienced and
trained individuals which include five counselors (three female and two male),
of which four will reside within the Newgate House: .a house manager, Ruth
Magler, who will be responsible for the proper functioning of the house
activities; Doris Manning, Child specialist and head of the child development
center; a resident dietition acts as both teacher and counselor to the women
in the area of proper food preparation and nutrition.
Doctor Murray Reed, is special consultant and counselor for Newgate's women
and children. He also heads the family planning program. Residents receive
medical and psychiatric care (when needed) from Saint Paul Ramsey Hospital.
Finally, should a legal matter arise, an attorney will be available to assist
Newgate women at that time.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The most unique aspect of Newgate for Women, which separates the program
from all others, is the fact that the offenders are permitted to enter the
program with children. Directed by Doris Manning, the child development pro-
gram and day care center is an important part of Newgate. The basic objectives
of the children's program are:
1)To create a warm, loving child -centered atmosphere responsive to the needs
of individual children.
2) To expose children to the widest possible variety of experiences in order to
arouse their curiosity, challenge their physical and intellectual abilities, and
encourage self-expression.
3) Provide nutritionally balanced diets.
4) Provide companions and friends.
5) Provide love and self-confidence.
6) Promote the security of family life.
7) Promote good health and protection from disease.
8) Emphasize social adjustment and group activities.
9) Foster the development of a healthy, trusting, and loving relationship
between the mother and child.
.... In addition, the program will include a variety of field trips, parties, indoor -
outdoor play, games, and group activities to stimulate the children's imagi
nation.
DI ETITION
Another important staff member of Newgate for Women is the resident
nutritionist. Although the women living at Newgate will be responsible for
the preparation of all meals, she will act as their guide. The nutritionist will
teach the women the proper techniques for food preparation. She will teach
the women how to plan menus, market and basic nutritional needs through
individual instruction and group meetings.
An added responsibility of Newgate's nutritionist will be nutritional counseling.
She will provide for the changing nutritional needs of pregnant women and the
special needs of their children.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical services are provided to Newgate residents by the Ramsey County
General Hospital. Upon being accepted into the program, all children will
receive a thorough physical examination by a pediatrician. In addition, a staff
pediatrician from Ramsey General will visit the program at least once every
two weeks to instruct child care workers and mothers in proper health
procedures.
Women admitted to the program will be required to have a physical exami.
nation and will be provided with additional medical care through Ramsey
General.
Women will be given the opportunity to increase their knowledge of proper
health procedures and care through evening classes on the subject.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Additional educational opportunities to be provided by Newgate for Women:
1)Child raising information and skills.
2) Proper diet and nutrition for children and women.
3) Proper money management, checking, credit, loans, etc.
4) Driver education.
5) First aid.
6) Proper health procedures for children.
FACILITY
The Newgate Women's facility is a four-story brick structure built in 1907.
Its area can comfortably accommodate up to twelve women and as many as
nine children.
The second floor, with its two full bathrooms, three fireplaces, and,five
bedrooms, will be occupied by those women with children. The bedrooms,
which resemble efficiency apartments, will have partitions within them in
order to separate the mother's living area from her children's.
The third floor, with its six large bedrooms and one bathroom. will be
occupied by those women without children. Privacy is a major contributing
factor to the harmony of pleasant living within Newgate for Women.
Questions should be referred to:
House Manager:
Ruth Magler
341 Dayton Avenue
St. Paul, MN. 55102
226-0060
Court Services Liaison
Jim Salmon
Project Newgate
110 Temporary North of Mines
University of Minnesota
Mpls. MN 55455
376-5250
POSITIVE
PEER CULTURE (PPC.)
GROUP
Positive Peer Culture has been an integral part of the Newgate Project since its
inception in 1969.
This group interaction method has proved to be an effective means of assisting
both juvenile and adult offenders in learning to accept responsibility for their
own behavior and to find effective methods of dealing with their problems.
The P.P.C. program shifts the traditional placement of responsibility from the
staff to the participant.
Positive Peer Culture group therapy is based upon each individual's willingness
and ability to give and receive help on problems related to the development
of personal self -concepts, attitudes and successful progress toward productive
goals. Group members meet regularly with a group leader to assist each other
with problems and to safeguard against behavior which could cause a member
to be detoured from his goal. Whether a group member succeeds or fails
becomes the responsibility of the group.
The initial purpose of the group is for each individual to know all other
members within his group so he can assist in evaluating and assessing his own,
as well as his group members' directions and goals and his progress toward
reaching them. The development of an attitude of concern and responsibility
for one another provides the necessary support for each group member to
progress toward both his personal and academic goals. Primary concern within
the groups centers on assisting one another in accepting personal responsibility
for one's behavior both present and future and in developing the attitude and
capability for completing each individual educational plan, as well as main-
taining the responsibilities and commitments made to the program, to each
other and to one's self. Setting guidelines of behavior consistent with the pur-
pose of the program is the responsibility of the group members through the
group meeting.
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The success of this therapeutic approach is indicated by Project Newgate's
unusually low offender recidivism rate, as well as by a follow-up study of
former Newgate students. Information on Project Newgate's Community Phase
statistics and success in dealing with the ex -offender can be obtained from:
Ronald J. Severson
Project Newgate Director
110 Temporary North of Mines
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Education and Research Center Inc.
430 Oak Grove Suite B-12 Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 870-7377
Petition for rezoning of the
property located on highway
212 now owned by the Knights
of Columbus and formally known
as Assumption Seminary.
Newgate Education and Research Center, Inc.
Ronald J. Severson
Board Member
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Newgate Education and Research Center, Incorporated
Newgate Education and Research Center, Incorporated is a non -prof it, edu-
cational corporation with offices at 430 Oak Grove, Suite B-12, Minneapolis.
The corporation is administered by a three member board of directors as listed
below:
Richard J. Clendenen
13945 . Furman
Forest Lake, Minnesota
Ronald J. Severson
1558 Fulham Street
St. Paul, Minnesota
Robert L. Zins
118 2nd Avenue South
South St. Paul, Minnesota
Newgate presently operates a series of community corrections programs in
the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas. Each resident provides a specific popula-
tion (adult, juvenile men or women) with a rehabilitational and educational or
job training program. The attached pages provide a short description of each
of the presently operating Newgate residential programs.
Both adult and juvenile programs are staffed by trained and experienced
professionals. All juvenile programs also comply with the stringent require-
ments of the Department of Public Welfare.
Funding for Newgate programs is provided by a number of agencies including
the Department of Welfare, County Court Systems, federal grants and state legis-
lative appropriations through the State Department of Corrections.
Newgate programs are designed for juvenile and adult legal offenders and
are not drug rehabilitation programs nor sex offender programs.
Knights of Columbus Assumption Seminary property
As shown on the attached plan,the property in question consists of approxi-
mately 120 acres zoned agriculture and residential. Present structures include
two large residential buildings, one small residential building, a large barn,
a large machinery shed, small garage and a large three-story brick dormitory.
This brick dormitory.was formally used as a sanitorium before being purchased
by the Knights of Columbus. This building has been vacant for many years with
other buildings rented out. Core drillings on the property indicate a soil
composition primarily of gravel with a large part of the property being low and
swampy.
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Introduction
As with all presently operating Newgate programs this property and the
residences and building on the property will be used for programs designed to
assist in the rehabilitation, education and vocational training of juvenile and
adult legal offenders. All clients referred to the program will live on grounds
but will be bused to public, education facilities (not elementary or high school),
such as the University of Minnesota or a Metropolitan Area Vocational -Technical
Institute or to a job placement through an on-the-job training program.
Initial Program Plans
If the property purchase and rezoning is accomplished, it is the intention
of Newgate, Incorporated to immediately remodel the two large residential struc-
tures for use as a half -way house and group home. Both structures would be reno-
vated to accommodate up to twenty residents and would conform with state fire,
building, health and welfare standards and codes for such use.
As with all Newgate residents, supervision would be provided 24 hours per
day by trained and experienced staff.
Proposed Program #1
The large residential structure nearest to the highway would house older
juvenile males (ages 16 and 17). This program will be similar to the present
Newgate juvenile program as described on the attached pages. A greater detailed
description of the Juvenile program can be provided if required.
Renovation of this building would require adding a two bedroom wing which
would include a bathroom, upgrading of the present bathrooms and installation of
a commercial kitchen. Floor plans, working drawings and details would be sub-
mitted in accordance with building permit requirements. The present water and
sewage disposal system has been tested by the Department of Health and is adequate
for the proposed use. Estimated cost of remodeling - $15,000.
Proposed Program #2
The second large residential building will house a Newgate vocational pro-
gram for young adult males (age 18 and up). The residents of this house would be
enrolled in one of the Metropolitan area's seven Vocational -Technical Institutes
or in an on-the-job training program -with industry or business. In addition,
this program would use the machine shed as a garage and welding shop to practice
their vocational skills.
Renovation of, the second residence would include completely rebuilding the
inside, new plumbing, new wiring, all new bathrooms plus the installation of a
commercial kitchen. Estimated cost of remodeling = $25,000.
Although the primary vocational plan for each individual would involve
being enrolled in a community based educational or vocational training institute,
remedial and basic education would be provided as needed within each residence.
Proposed additional programs
Further expansion would depend upon the need for additional programs. At
this time we would project the construction of two additional residential buildings
probably to be built to the west of the dormitory. These buildings would be
architecturally designed for the program needs and could house either juvenile
or adults.
We do not plan to use the large brick dormitory as residential housing.
Future plans for the building would include either reducing it to a one story
recreational and educational center or demolishing it completely.
Additional Information
1. Representatives of McGough Construction Co., Inc,, Doody Plumbing and
Heating and Muska Electric have inspected all residential buildings and the large
dormitory. They have determined that the preliminary plans for renovation of
the buildings is feasible and could be accomplished.
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2. The State Department of Health representing the Pollution Control
Agency.has tested both the water supply and the sewage disposal system. Both
have been judged adequate to handle its proposed program. (See attached letter)
3. Drilling indicate that part of the property may have value for its
gravel. Future plans may include the sale of this gravel.
Summary of Property Utilization
1976 - Remodeling of two large residences for occupancy by approximately
20 people each.
1977 - Construction of a residential building for occupancy by approximately
20 people.
1978 - Remodeling of :large brick dormitory.to-a one story school.
1979 - Construction of a -residential building for occupancy by. approximately
20 people.
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