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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM
CASELOG NO: Not Applicable
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Request of Leroy Graunke to Address City Council regarding the Lost
Harbor Institute (Lost Harbor) Residential Facility at 729 Dakota Street
South
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2008
INTRODUCTION:
The City Clerk received the attached e-mail from Mr. Graunke requesting to address the Council
regarding the above-named property, and thus the item was placed on the agenda to allow Mr.
Graunke to address the Council about his expressed concerns.
DISCUSSION:
Lost Harbor Institute is a DHS licensed residential facility for up to six males between the ages
of 16-21. The current proposed location of the facility is 729 Dakota St. South, although
representatives of Lost Harbor have indicated they are leasing this location with the intention of
finding a permanent location in the future. As of the week of May 26th, it did not appear to the
City's Fire Inspector that the property was occupied by residents. The following background
information is attached;
• Attachment A - May 26, 2008 e-mail from Leroy Graunke to City Clerk Judy Cox;
• Attachment B - Apri13, 2008 letter from the Minnesota Department of Human
Services (DHS) to the City's Zoning Administrator regarding the license application of
Lost Harbor Institute to operate a residential facility for "...6 males, ages 16 through 21."
• Attachment C - Copy of City's April 14, 2008 letter to DHS, informing them that if
more than six residents were served a CUP would be required;
• Attachment D - Minn. Stat. Sec. 245A.11, Subd. 1 and 2;
• Attachment E - Minn.Stat. Sec. 462.357, Subd. 7 and 8;
• Attachment F - City Code Sec. 11.30, OLD SHAKOPEE RESIDENTIAL ZONE
(R-1 C);
• Exhibit (i.e attachment) G - Licensing information for Lost Harbor Institute
from DHS website;
• Exhibit (i.e. attachment) H - Lost Harbor Institute brochure
• Exhibit (i.e. attachment) I - Lost Harbor Institute information
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Councilors and planning staff have been received a number of inquiries and/or complaints and
concerns from many residents regarding this use and property. I have been responding to their
inquiries for information about this. In addition, planning staff has met with or talked to some
residents of the area who have had concerns.
From the information that has been provided to staff from the DHS and representatives of Lost
Harbor Institute, it appears to staff that the proposed residential facility is a permitted use under
Mirul.Stat. Sec. 245A.11, Subd. 2. It does not appear to fall under the exception to that language,
in that the program does not appear to have as its "...primary purpose to treat juveniles who have
violated criminal statutes relating to sex offenses or have been adjudicated delinquent on the
basis of conduct in violation of criminal statutes relating to sex offenses..."
Fire Inspector Tom Pitschneider and Building Official Jim Grampre had been requested by a
representative of Lost Harbor to visit the site for observation on March 14 and again on May 2.
On their visits, they observed and relayed that the existing handrail be returned into the wall
from the front entry to the upper floor. Also, that thee three bedrooms which had two windows
each be modified for easier escape route. Only one window per bedroom required this
modification. There were no other apparent issues per building/fire codes that they observed on
those visits. Jim Grampre confirmed that these corrections were made on about May 6, 2008.
The representative of Lost Harbor informed them that only the upper floor would be used for
sleeping purposes. Mr. Grampre determined that there were no building permits required based
on the nature of the corrections. As recently as the week of May 26th, Fire Inspector
Pitschneider visited the property again, and reported that there was no evidence that it was being
occupied by residents yet.
On May 28th, I discussed the subject property with Police Captain Jeff Tate, who had been
contacted by Lost Harbor to discuss their operation. He had shared with the Lost Harbor
representative the kinds of concerns the police department has with such facilities, especially as
it relates to calls for service, overnight staffing and so on. Captain Tate indicated that it seemed
the direction they were taking with their plans for operation was generally positive. They
indicated there would be a strong screening process. Residents would not have their own
vehicles, but instead there would be a facility vehicle to take residents to school, training, jobs,
etc. Because of their ages, residents who should be in school would be; older residents would
receive job and job skills training. The operator indicated they intended to be very strict in
operational rules..
This report with its attachments is being provided to Mr. Graunke and representatives of Lost
Harbor Institute by e-mail on Friday, May 30, 2008
ACTION REQUESTED:
Receive the testimony of Mr. Graunke and others who may be present for this item.
R. Michael Leek
Community Development Director
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Jud Cox
From: LER GRAUNKE [Igraunke@msn.com]
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 9:43 PM
To: Judy Cox
Subject: Re: Lost Harbor Institute
1st of aII,I,along with the immediate neighborhood would like this matter addressed at the June 3rd
council meeting.2nd,we don't even know who this Julie Kilma is,and what planning department you are
talking about.is she from the state or from the city???We all want. this addressed at the June 3rd council
meeting. On behalf of the neighborhood,we would like to say that,we were never notified of this "group
home"from the city!All we know is that the couple who owned that home could not sell it,so they planned
on "renting"it to this Group home...this is a residential,one family owned neighborhood,with young
children,a gradeschool nearby,and we are concerned citizens who feel that we have had no say in this
matter,we only heard this through the "grapevine."We all realize the importance of "group homes",but it is
our belief that "group homes",that house 6 males between age 16 throug 21 years of age should not be
homed in a residential neighborhood especially close to a grade school.We have not even heard what kind
of "group home" you are talking about!This is totally unfair,that we had not even been informed about this
situation! Also,we want our local inspector to examine this home,as,we,are concerned neighbors,know
that you cannot house this many people without legal inspection,such as egress windows in the
basement,redoing the steps,and,other important improvements,as,we think that our taxes will be paying
for this "group home".We expect this matter to be brought up at the next council meeting,June 3rd.We,as
an immediate neighborhood,and surrounding neighborhoods,expect legal and legitimate answers,as,it not
only effects our immediate neighborhood but all neighborhoods around us.If this "group home",is allowed
in our neighborhood because people could not sell their home,how many other "group homes"will be
allowed in our surrounding neighborhoods will be allowed,because people cant sell their homes??
Original Message
From: Judy Cox
To: Lgraunke(a7msn.com
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 9:26 AM
Subject: FW: Lost Harbor Institute
Leroy:
Please. see below.
From: Judy Cox
Sent: Thursday,. May 22, 2008 12:47 PM
To: 'LeroygraunkeCc~msn.com'
Subject: Lost Harbor Institute
Leroy:
I visited with Julie Klima in the Planning Department about the group home you talked about this morning. I am
informed that this group home is a permitted use.
Feel free to call Julie and obtain additional information. Her number is 952-233-9347.
If you still wish to have an item put on the council agenda regarding this matter, please provide me with a short letter
explaining your request of the City Council. I would like to receive that from you by May 28`" or 29t", if possible, as we
will be putting the agenda together at that time for the June 3rd Council meeting. The next meeting would then be June
17, if that would be better timing for you.
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,AT'['AG.HM~..NT' A.
If you just want to inform the Council regarding this matter and don't necessarily wish to come to a council meeting,
you can provide me with that communication and I will share it with the Council as a correspondence along with other
items of interest that we provide to them weekly.
Judy Cox
City Clerk
952-233-9315
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1V~i.nnesota Department of Nluan a ~e~~
April 3, 2008
DHS Scan Date:
City of Shakopee
Zoning Administrator
129 S Holmes St
Shakopee MN 55379
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for
C)epartmen* of d~uman Ser~~~ces Program L€cense
License Number: 1046408
This is to inform you that the Department of Human Services, Division of
Licensing has an application for a program to be licensed under Minnesota
Rules, parts 2960.0010 to 2960.07'10 from Lost Harbor Institute, 729 Dakota
St, Shakopee MN 55378 to provide residential care and treatment or detention
for children in out-af-home placement for G males, ages 1fi through 21.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 245A.
if you do not contact the Division of Licensing within 30 days of receipt of this
letter, we wil! consider this facility to be in compliance with your local zoning
code.
If you have questions regarding the facility or its location, please contact Dave
Norberg (contact person} at 612-859-4498.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, contact Kristi Strang at {651)296-
6180 or fax information to (651) 297-1490.
Sincerely,
Julie Reger, Supervisor
Division of Licensing
(651 }296-0156
,a,"Cf'~GF-~1~1 E`NT ~
444 .Lafayette Road North Saint Paul, Minnesota • .55155 • An Egual Opportunity Employer
April 14, 2008
3ulie Reger
MN Department of ~tuman Services
444 Lafayette Road North.
St. Paul, IvIN SSiSS
Dear Ms. Reger:
This Letter is in regards to a proposed residential facility called host Harbor :institute,
proposed in Shakopee, MN at 729 Dakota Street South. The City of Shal{ogee allows
residential facilities that serve up to b persons as a pernzi.tted use in the R1C (Ol.d
Shakopee Residential} Zonc. I.f this operation. were to expand to serve greater than 6
people, a Conditional Use Pcrtni.t would be required.
I have enclosed the section of the zaning ordinance for the R1C zone far your review.
Ou:r entire Toning ordi.nan.ce i.s also available online at www.ci.sl~akopee.rran.us. If you
have any questions please don't hesitate to contact zne at (952} 233-9349.
Sincerely,
Kyle Sobota
Planning Department
(Enclosure)
A~tfALNNI£NT C
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§ 245A.10
' ` ~ I3uMAly s~~vzcFS L~c~lvsaly~
Iicense fee is paid before December 33. If a license expires, the progratn..~ no longer HUlV1A_N '°uERVZCES LICE~ISN(X_
licensed and, unless exempt from licensure under section 245A.03, subdivision 2, must not T}ae commissioner shall not issue a n
_ operate after the expiration date. After a license expires, if the former. license holder wishes after:Jiiiie 30, 2005. The commissioner she
'a to provide licensed services, the former license holder must submit a new license application;
issueci;under paragraph (d) before June 30,
and application fee under subdivision 3. the..Iieeiise holder continues to com 1, with t
Pv
Laws 198?, c. 333, § 11, eff. July 1, 198x. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 158, § 4; Law52000, c. 31?, § d,' Snbd. 2b. Adult foster care; family a
eff. April 2000; Laws 1003, let Sp, c. 14, art. G, § 9; Laws 2005, c. 56, 1;
art. 3, § 4, ef£ Aug. 1, 2005; Laws 1005, I.st Sp., c. 4, art. 5, § s, eff, Aug. 1, 20U5; Laws 20Q<, c. 3I2 holder .licensed under the conditions u1 subd
§ Laws 2005, ist Sp., c 4, for adults age 55 or over if no persons in the
l2, ef£ Aug. 1, 2008; Laws 2007, c. 147, art. 3, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2008.
have~:a serous and persistent mental illness
~'r•: ~`245A.21. Special conditions for reSl(lentlal prOgr'azn8 services provided in a licensed adult foster
sectibnL4~A.143. Authorization to provide
Subdivision 1, policy staterrient. Tt is the policy of the state that setting shall be printed on the license earl
persons shall not be ,
excluded by municipal zoning ordinances or other land use regulations from the benefits of homes. Hcensed under this section and fay
normal residential surroundings. 245A.143 shall not be subject to licensure by
of chapter 144, 144A, 157, or any other law r
':`ql:~_' ~ Snbd. 2. Permit#ed s4ngle-family residentral use. Kesidentiad ro ~z•ams ' h • li
ca acit - of six or fewer ere health'
~!r e c nsider.d a e e sm e- ' v .r ~ d 'Subd. 3. Permitted multifamily resirlE
o ro art for the u oses of zonin ,and other Land use re to tpv5n, miinieipal, or county zoning regulation
residential program whose zimar ns except that a
statutes relating to sex offenses or~hav~been acljudic~ated delinquent
on the bas,saaf c
duct capacity of seven to lfi persoms shall be cons
in violation of criminal statutes relating to sex offenses shall not be considered a perzrzitted property for the purposes of zoning and otl
i i use. This exception shall not a ! , Bounty zoning authority may req}iire a condi~
Programs otherwise allowed andezp- this subdivision halm
tsbe pral7ibted°lb Julys a1~OZ99~
f finance and operation of a residential x
restrictive covenants or similar restrictions, regardless of when entered into, which cannot be progxain rriust not be more resttictive than tI
met because of the nature of the Iieensed program, includin uses :of residential propei•fy i.n the same zone
home's occupants be related, and that the horse must be occupied by the owner, or~izeziilhtit" ~ pr°tec,t the health and safety of the person
a i ` provisions, chapter shall be construed to exclude ~z1- p:
Subil. 2a. Adult foster care license ca acit zones if otherwise permitted by local zoning r
may` Have a maximum license capacity of five if all pe2•sons in
Bare are ale o~lco~,er dnaddo ~ubd. 4. Location of residential pragra
not have a serious and persistent mental illness or a developmental disability. the comxiiissioner shall specifically consider t
community Services, and the number and size
(b} The commissioner may grant variances to paragraph (a} to allow a. town, municipality, or county in which the al
with a Icensed capacity of five arsons. fostez- care provider The> commissioner shall not grant ain initi
P to admit an individual under the age. of <ia" if the residential program will be within i,320 feet
variance complies with section 245A.04, subdivision 9, and approval of the variance is the following conditions apply: (1) the existi
recommended by the county in vrlrich the licensed foster care provider is located.
(e) The commissioner may grant variances to paragraph (a} to allow the use of a fifth bed licensed. by the commissioner of health; (2) th
for emergency crisis servi.ees for a person with serious and persistent mental illness or a grants the residential prograrri a eonditiona
developmental disability, regardless of age, if the variance complies w7th section 24aA.04, serves six c>r fewer persons and is not located
subdivision S, and approval df the variance is recoznrnended by the county in which the £ S bd,~a. Uvercunce.ntration and dispert
licensed foster care provider is located.
' (d) Notwithstanding pare having two or more group residential program
with a capacity of five adults~when~ he capacit~iis ere ommendednb
y the count Iicezn5
ng the Department of Humazi .Services a pla
agency of the county in. which the facility is located and if the recommendation verifies that; pxograrns. In formulating its plan, the cot
persons, programs, municipalities having hi€
(3) the facility meets the physical environment requirements in the adult foster care tions, .and advocac
Iic:ensing rule; ,y group:;. For the ptirpc
means having a population in residental p:
(2) the five-bed living arrangement is specified for each resident in the resi.dent's: exceeds one-half of one percent of the popul~
(i) individualized plan of care; administrative. subdivision.
(ii) i.nd.ividuai sez-vice plan under section 25SI3,092, subdivision 3b, if required; or (bJ Within 4:i days after the county suliz
whether the plan fulfills the purposes and i
fdi7 individual resident placement agreement under Minnesota Rules, part 9555.5105, followzng regtiiremeiit*s:
subpart 39, if required; (1} a n.ew ro
p gram serving seven or more I
.
(3) the license holder obtains written and signed informed consent from each resident or Programsids~highly concentra~d,inistr<ttive su.
:resident's. legal representative documenting the resident's informed choice to 'iivizzg in the
. home and that the resident's refusal to consent would no,f; have resulted in service tez•rrti- n
I~ nation; and (2) the county plan must promote dispers,
. p' pulations;
E4} the f8,tjhtY wins licensed for adult foster care before March 3, 2003.•. the county plan shall promote the develo
' 64 not highly concentrated;
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4b2.357, Minnesota Statute Fage 4 of S
future land u.se, and shall lt.ave conducted a public !tearing on such proposed ordinance, changes
or alterations, of which hearing published notice shall have been given. in a daily newspaper of
general circulation at least once each week for three successive weeks prior to such hearing,
which notice shall state the time, place and purpose of such hearing, and shall have reported to the
governing body of the city its findings and recommendations in writing.
Subd. 6. Appeals and adjustments. Appeals to the board. of appeals and adjustments may
be taken by any affected person upon compliance with any reasonable conditions imposed. by
the zoning ordinance. T.he board of appeals and adjustments has the following powers with
respect to the zoning ordinance:
(1.) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in. any order,
regtri:rement, decision, or determination made by an administrative officer in the enforcement of
the zoning ordinance.
(2) To hear requests for variances from the literal provisions of the ordinance in instances
where their strict enforcement would eau.se undue hardship because o:Ccircumstances unique
to the individual properly under consideration, and to grant such variances only when it is
demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance.
"Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting of a variance means the property
in question cannot be put to a reasonable u.se if used under conditions allowed by the official
controls, the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by
the landowner, and the variance, if granted, will .not alter the essential character of the locality.
Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the
property exists under the terms of the ordinance. Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited
to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for
earth sheltered construction as defined in section 216C.06, subdivision 1.4, when in. hat7nony with
the ordinance. The board of appeals and adjustments or rite governing body as the case may be,
may not pcrntit as a variance any use that is not permitted under the ordinance for property in
the zone where th.e affected. person's land is located. The board or governing body as the case
may be, may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one family dwelling as a two family
dwelling. The board or governing body as the case maybe may impose cortditians in the granting
of variances to insure compliance and to protect adjacent properties.
Subd. 6a. Normal residential surroundings for persons with disabilities. It is the policy of
this state that persons with disabilities should not be excluded by municipal zoning ordinances or
other land use regulations from the benefits of normal residential surroundings. For purposes of
subdivisions 6a through 9, "person" has the meaning given in section 245A.Q2, subdivision 11.
Subd. 7. Permitted single family use. A state licensed residential facility or a housing with
services establishment registered under chapter 144D serving six or fewer persons, a licensed
day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons, and a group family day care facility licensed under
Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9542.0445 to serve 14 or fewer children shall be considered
a permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of zoning, except that a
residential facility whose primary purpose is to treat juveniles who have violated criminal statutes
relating to sex offenses or hav$ been adjudicated delinquent on the basis of conduct in violation of
criminal statutes relating to sex offenses shall not be considered a permitted use.
Subd. 8. Permitted multifamily use. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision 7 or in any
town, municipal or county zoning regulation as authorized by this subdivision, a state licensed
residential facility serving from 7 through 1.6 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from
13 through 16 persons shall be considered a permitted multifamily residential use of property for
purposes of zoning. A township, municipal or county zoning authority may require a conditional
use or special use permit in order to assure proper maintenance and operation of a facility,
provided that no conditions shall be imposed on the facility which are more restrictive than those
imposed. oEt other conditional uses or special uses of residential property in the same zones, unless
the additional conditions are necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of the
P~T'C"AC..N M~.NT L.
hops://www.revisor.leg.state.tnn.us/statutes/?id=462.357 4/30!2008
462.357, Minnesota Statute Page 5 of 5
residential facility. Nothing herein shall be construed to exclude or prohibit residential or day care
facilities from. single family zones if otherwise permitted by a local zoning regulation.
History: 1965 c 670 s 7; 196.9 c 259 s 1; .1973 c 123 art S s 7; 1973 c 379 s 4; 1973 c 539 s
1; 1973 c 559 s 1,2; 1975 c 60 s 2; 1978 c 786 s 14,.15; L'x1979 c 2 s 42,43; 1981 c 356:s 248;
1982 c 490 s 2; 1982 c 507 s 22; 1984 c 617 .s 6-8; 19$5 c b2 s 3; 1985 c 194 s 23; 1986 c 444;
1987 c 333 s 22; 1989 c 82 s 2; 1990 c 391 art 8 s 47; 1990 c 568 art 2 s 66, 67; 1994 c 473 s 3;
1995 c 224 s 95; 1997 c 113 s 20; 1997 c 200 art 4 s 5; 1997 c 202 art 4 s .11; .1997 c 216 s 138;
1999 c 96 s 3, 4; 1999 c 211 s 1; 2001 c 174 s 1; 2001 c 207 s 13,14; 2002 c 366 s 6; 2004 c 258 s
2; 2005 c 56 s 1; I.Sp2005 c 1 art 1 s 92; art 2 s 14b; 2007 c 140 art 12 s 14
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§11.29
SEC. 11.29. Reserved.
SEC. 11.30. OLD SHAKUPEE RESIDENTIAL ZONE {R-1 G).
Subd.1. Pue~ose. The purpose of the Old Shakopee residential zone is #o provide an area for the
continuation of existing residen#ial development and development of existing lots in the older
residential areas where public sanitary sewer and water are available. The combination of small
lots is encouraged.
Subd. 2. Permitted Uses. Within the Otd Shakopee residential zone, no structure or land shall be
used except for one (1) or more of the fallowing uses;
A, single family detached dwellings;
B_ single family attached dwellings, up #a a maximum of two (2) dwellings;
C, two (2} family dwellings;
D. public recreation;
E. utility services;
F. utility service stnaetures, subject to the following requirements; (Added, Ord. 741,
December 1, 2005)
1. shall. not be a water tower or electrical substation or a building constructed
to house sanitary lift station controls;
2. shall be twenty (20) feet or less in height;
3. may be used only to provide weather protection for utiiify equipment;
4. shall be designed, placed, and landscaped as necessary to assure that it
blends with the neighboring uses, and is unobtrusive; and
5, shall comply with all applicable design standards.
G. public buildings;
H. day care facilities serving twelve {12) or fewer persons;
i. adult day care centers as permitted uses, subject to the following conditions: The
adult daycare center shall:
1. serve twelve {12) or fewer persons;
2. provide proof of an adequate water and sewer system if not served by
municipal utilities;
3, have outdoor leisure/recreation areas located and designated to minimize
visual and noise impacts on adjacent areas;
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§11.30
4. the total indoor space available far use by participants must equal at least
forty {40} square feet for each day care participant and each day care staff
rt~ember present at the center. When a center is located in a
multifunctional organization if the required space available for use by
participants is maintained while the center is operating. In determining the
square footage of usable indoor space available, a center must not count:
a, hallways, stairways, closets, offices, restrooms, and utility and
storage areas;
b. more than 25% of the space occupied by the furniture or
equipment .used by participants or staff; or
C. in a multifunctional organization, any space occupied by persons
associated with the multifunctional organization while participants
are using common space.
5. comply with all other state licensing requirements. {Ord. 482, May 15,
1997)
J, group family day care facilities serving fourteen {14) or fewer children; .
K. residential facilities serving six (6j or fewer persons;
L. single family detached residences previously constructed as accessory uses to a
church, where the resulting lot meets the design standards found in Subdivision 5
of this Section; (Ord. 496, August 21, 1997)
M. single family detached dwelkings;
N. structures containing two (2) attached dwelling units; {Ord. 563, November 25,
1999}
single and mixed use developments which comply with Section 11.50 and have
received approval from the City Council; (Ord. 563, November 25, 7999)
P. relocated structures, subject to the following requirements: (Added, Ord. 741,
December 1, 2005}
a. shall obtain a moving permit from the City under City Code Section 4.08;
b. prior to moving, the applicant shalt have given cash, cashier's check, or
Setter of credit as a financial guarantee to the City to ensure completion of
afl work. The financial guarantee shall be in an amount equal to the
Building Official's estimate of the cost to bring the structure in compliance
with the Building Code;
c. the structure shaft meet all requirements of the Building Code within six (6j
months after moving;
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Lost Harbor Institute
729 Dakota Street
Shakopee, MN 55349
(952) 934-4226
Scott County
License number: 1046408
License holder: Lost Harbor Institute Attn: Garius Carey
License status: Active
Type of service: Children's Residential Facilities
Licensed to serve
Total capacity: 4
Restrictions: None
Services licensed to provide Want to
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Unit name: Lost Harbor Institute search?
Unit capacity: 4
Ages served: 16 years through 21 Glossary of terms
Gender: Male
Services provided: Transitional Services Termslconditions of
use, DHS
Note: The information provided is for programs currently licensed under Minnesota Rules, part disclaimers and
2960.0010 to 2960.0710 (Children's Residential Facility Rule/CRF) which became effective July notices
1, 2005. Programs may have existed prior to the effective date of this rule.
Additional information
Licensing authority: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Note: For additional information relating to providers who are licensed by an authority other
than the Minnesota Department of Human Services, please contact the licensing authority
directly. A directorv of coun~~encies is online.
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eCultural sensitivity and culturally Shakopee, MI~1 55379 ~ ~til
:.appropriate care. Phone: 952-233-220Q ~ ; ` y ~
Maxiy of Lost llarbor Institute residents Matltng Address:.: r '4 '
List Harbor Tnstitule ~ ~ ° - ~ `
~tll be tran~i#ioning fran? det~ntionl 3>
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correctional placements, prime to tivittg b
ixitlependently. The residents will Dave a Shakopee, Mlle 55379
clxance t~ .make a change in their lives by
b~~~i`~ xn~o~lved with LEI. Business C'bntact:
Phone; 952-934-422G
lN`ax: 952-934-248
They vv;ill learn trade skills, high school I,OS4~ Haab®Y'
or trade schoQl;education in a transitional,
supet^~v~sad:environmetYt. Email: Hat-borlt7aster~LostHarbororg 1~fls51®IY S~~$e~nen~
Web :address: wrv~v.LostHarbor.org
'r~3I.is not a self-refers[ pt•ogrartt, bttE a "I~edieated to Maki~l~ a
px'ogt ant :that will be workyng with detention ~1~~e3'e#1C~ II"t tale Ll~e Off`
centersfrriore restrictive correctional attd - Lost Harbor Institute Progt•atn Staff are
Fie ron~ who C~on~e~
grou-p residential settings and.y~uth that phased to visit ~otYt° agency,to discuss ~
have chosen to be a part 4tf~t~e~~.ostHarbaY. services or offer pt•og7-am fours. Please call ~4bOaI`d
InSfit~~tc l~z•ogk,:a ~ 952-233-2200 for more informatioitt.
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~'l~ilosU h ~dxnissdan Gr~t~r~a *1'Iease settcl a z•eleasc of znfvrmation ~vitlt re€erral
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In Byga~te Days, tronhled youth lucre sent to Lost Haz•hor sorves mates ages t,6 to 21 Date of Referral:
sea as cabin bays. In scar modern world, Lost .Lost Harbor welcotztes'all cultural anti ethnzc.
3~arbnr institute it re-creating this concept fob- ~ ~ Referring k~erson: .
l~ackgt•ouzacls
yotitlx who afi-e deemed ".fit Risk". Lost Harbor ~ Referring Agepey , ~
fxtstikute (iaF~T} is an argatzizatian that provides .Youth must be having gout-of-home placentent, Address:
an Alternative Prograrrt, which is a refuge of hontt:less or at risk of lromelessztess;
safety where the individual can focus au issues .yoai8 must be employed nr seeking ~--uJ
-..anil grc~wtlt.: three step Marine-based Phone
Resi~ezitiai Transitional Program offered for ; ezzt~zloymettt or eizrolled izt azt ~tcadenttC or
vocatzana}' pra~ratn. Fax #
t#iese:yauth. Lost R[arbor rs warping wi4h the .
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eoneeAt that has been used ~ cry successfully to ~ ~
ofher <cress of the country.
Yount who IJtuve the following i~ehavio~rs/sQesa tl
xteeels.will uvt headntitted io tlic program: Fattanlcially R~s;PQnsible Agency:
A:sitnilar program s roo.s came front a very
steccessfal experiment aboa rd:ans Occantagraphic ~ ° • ~'urreztt drug or alcattol pxoEtlems ~ ~ ;
•
Research d,nb. Thrungh c~iir?l?,iced effort with including ~~auth ~n need of detosificaion ctr Client Name: . .
a-Juvenile jRtdge; several troubled youth svert? primaz-v chemical dependency;treatment; - Parettfs.name`
sent to sea atroard the Lab's resenz•eh ship to Recent history of violent behavior, inetudi?ag
~ltent Date af'Btrth:
workon projects. 'the positivechanges hat aggressioaz toward-self, otieet•sor property; ~ -
nccu3•red with these ~,~uflt`titirbilc set yea brought ~ Addressi
about t}te idea of permanent t4ari~te-based •A mental health disorder or issue that is not .
yatcth progrdnt :Pertttanent pragrants with this being resolved through counseling or'tre~attnettt
tuctudina serious t^motional dishtrbance / Phone #s
caurept ttt i~tatty eaastal areas have }teen very b
serious and persistent ntenfial illness;
~ttecessful,
• Youth who have cognitive tintitafiansl. ~ ~ Client correizt schoalfw,rfeatiattaUjob:
. _ developmental disabilities preventiugtbem.froxn.: _ `
bt;nieftiing (rout prragrazrt servzces.
Ma:r~ac used ~Progra~n A~tni~s~on
Bec~rrtse czre ra Marine Bused progrcrnr, we Reason for ReferraUChent Needs:
hctue:phiysiCCrl tine! rnentaC restt'ic~tr~lts tQ insure ~t"Q~t'ai13 '~.iC~ilstitb 1~UfhOi'1~~' ~
the safety ofresidejls, Residents a~iirsf be able tQ
vralk~dawn~tloclcs, carry 50 end clicnhiadtlers Lost Harbor is ticetts~ed by the:Minnesota _ _ ~ _
and steepatairs. Residents must .not have say llepartnte>t of Human ~crt~iecs (k~'INrules
phpsicahrest7-ictiozrs sa that thcywill beableto ~960.E)QfQto?9G(l.EilZO~with a:`ft°ansitionai_
clt~b:aboarcl boats. Program Certificatiozr fM~ ru'les 2~60.O~UO~
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~,n:~: Lost Harbar House
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/~''r~. Web Site: www.Lost1-iarbor.or~
G-.~=~~~= ~x _ Email: HarborMaster(a~,LostHarbor.ore
.1 ~u~'-r t~: #127 I t~0 Vi ve East
~ Shakopee, MN 55379
i '-p~`• ° 1-~~'==~ J..~ Y~ f• ' i,.. FAX 952-934-2488
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_ _ ~ ' Phone 952-934-422b
In Bygone Days troubled youths would be sent to sea as cabin boys. In our modern world
Lost Harbor is re-creating this concept for youths who are deemed "At Risk". Lost Harbor
Institute is a Nan-Profit Organization that provides an Alternative Program, which is a refuge
of safety where the h~dividual can focus on issues aa~d growth. A three step Marine based
Residential and/or Day programs are offered for these youth. Lost Harbor is worki~lg with
the concept that has been used very successfully in other areas.
A sixn.ilar program's roots came from a very successful experiment aboard an Oceanographic
Research .Lab. Through a combined effort with a juvenile judge; several troubled youths
were sent to sea aboard the Lab's research ship to work on projects. The positive changes
that occurred with these youth while at sea brought about the idea of a permanent Marine
based youth program. Perzxzanent programs with this concept in many coastal areas have
been very successful, with some reaching a recidi.viszn rate near I2a/o.
Lost Harbor Institute is adopting this very successful concept to our programs in the upper
tnid-west. We will be utilizing a 3-step process focusing on the individuals needs with our
cornmitxnent to malting a difference. We are developing alliances with other organizations
and businesses that share our goals and values. We are creating an environment that will
create efficiencies, yet increase quality to benefit the youths we serve. We will strive to be
the best in Quality, Value, Accountability, and Service in each of the areas we serve. Our
primary goal is to develop youth, adjudicated as delinquent or in need of service, into
responsible and productive citizens. These are the three Steps:
Lost Harbor House (Stabilization Period)
Residential Program 3 Days to 5Q Days
1 to 4 Staff Ratia 24-Hoax Supervision
Th.e First Step is providing the individual a safe setting where structure, discipline, caring,
and warmth are provided. A comprehensive assessment will identify the specific behaviors
and lifestyle choices that have led to the placement. Tizne-will be spent with the youth by
qualified staff to be sure any underling issues are identified. Some of the details of the first
step are:
s Il~talce process to identify any immediate needs or concerns
• Screeiung will be done to determine the individual's interests and aptitude
• An l;ducational assessment that includes learning styles inventory
• A team will then Chart a Course {ISP} to reach Planned Destinations
The youth wii.l then be referred to Lost Harbor Institute ar to another Program as is
determined to be the best Course as defined in their ISP.
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~4St ~aT~O~' ~TI.StItllte (Personal Growth Period)
Residential and Day Program 3Q Days to 3C0 Days
I to 8 Staff Ratio 24-HaurSupervision
The. Second Step is a period. of Personal Growth. This is a customized program based on the
ltldividual's Plan. Far some it may be a Residential Program, a Day Program, or a
combination of both. Some lndividuals m.ay spend part of their days at the local Public
Schools ar Vocational Schools. Others will utilize the in-pause Education Programs, which
includes both academic and vocational training. We will promote safety of youth in a least
restrictive, therapeutic envixoninent by providing opportunities to increase pro-social
behaviors among youths wl2ile planning for their successful integration back into their
communities. When a youth leaves this Program, lee or she should either go back to the
. Public School or have a GED and ga work or additional training. This Second Step can
include:
• Residential Dormitory, which includes food, shelter al~d support staffing.
• The Unified Approach; Behavior Madificatian, Treatment, and Education
• Using Experiential Education in anon-classroom environment
• Provide Vocational Training in various Trades (Woodworking 1 Painting, Plumbing,
Mechanical, Welding, Marine Skills, etc.)
Safe Passage Society (Transition Period)
Support Services
lsost Harbor can become like a family. to Alumni of Our Program. After a youth leaves we
want them to always leave a place where they can go to get food, shelter, and support. So if
any Alumni ever need a chance to re-group, they can "come-Koine" to The Safe Passage
Society to re-focus. While there Our Staff will work with them to solve the issues at hand,
whether it need a place to live, needing a job, ar emotional support, ar just someone to talk
to. This gives these Alumni a feeling of belonging, and like other youth, a place to come
home to when needed.
• Safe Haven, which provides Supports
• Terxxporary Food az~d Shelter
• Personal and Croup Support Services
• Employment or Education Services Talent Utilizati.an
This Step is designed to help significantly reduce the recidivism rate. Based an studies and
experience, of all. youths who recidivated, 51% committed their first reoidivating offense
within the first four month of program release. Safe Passage Society is there to provide
Supports to these youth during their critical Transition Period.
Dedicated to Making a Difference in. the. Life of .Everyone who Comes.4boardl