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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
February 11, 1988
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.....
1. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Monday, February 15. President's Day.
2. LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE -- Tuesday, February 16,
St. Paul Radisson Hotel. A copy of the conference program is
attached. A reception for legislators and state officials will
follow the conference at 5:30 p.m. (M -2)
3. HRA MEETING CANCELLED -- The February 18 meeting of the Housing and
Redevelopment Author ity has been cancelled.
4. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -- Monday, February 22, 7:30 p.m., Special City
Council meeting.
5. STATE OF THE REGION -- On Wednesday, March 2, the Metropolitan
Council will host a "State of the Region" meeting at the Radisson
Hotel St. Paul. This year the meeting will focus on transportation
issues and options. A copy of the meeting announcement is
attached. Afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1:00 p.m. until
5:30 p.m. Dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m., with an awards
presentation at 7:00 p.m., and the State of the Region address at
7:30 p.m. If you are interested in being registered, please let
Laurie know not later than Tuesday, February 23. (M -5)
6. FEBRUARY & MARCH CALENDARS -- Meetings calendars for February and
March are attached. -6
7. PLYMOUTH COFFEE BREAK - We are scheduling, in cooperation with the
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, a "coffee break" for Thursday,
March 24 at 8 a.m. The purpose of this event will be to provide an
opportunity for the Mayor to present a "State of the City"
presentation to the local business community. The meeting will be
held in the City Council Chambers.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559 -2800
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8. PRECINCT CAUCUSES -- All precinct caucuses in Plymouth will convene
at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 23 at the following locations:
DFL Party Caucus - All Plymouth precincts:
Plymouth Junior High School
10011 - 36th Avenue No.
IR Party Caucus - Precincts 1 -8, 11, 12, 15 and 16:
Wayzata Senior High School
305 Vicksburg Lane
Precincts 9, 10, 13 and 14:
Robbinsdale- Armstrong Senior High
10635 - 36th Avenue No.
Anyone may participate if they are a qualified voter or will be
qualified by the next general election (that is, if they are a
citizen and will be 18 on or before November 8) and are living in
the precinct for which the caucus is held. No prior affiliation
with a political party is required. Any resident, regardless of
voting status, may attend as an observer.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
1. PLYMOUTH RESIDENTIAL SURVEY FINAL REPORT - We have received the
final Plymouth Residential 3urvey report from Decision Resources,
Ltd. The report, while covering materials also included in the oral
presentation to the City Council, expands upon a number of issues
which the Council may wish to be aware. Over the next few months I
will include one or two sections from the final report with each
information memorandum to provide the Council and others receiving
the information memorandum with the opportunity to gain more insight
on the survey results and their implications for future City
actions. The following sections are included with this memorandum:
Section One - Residential Demograhics, and Section Two - Quality of
Life in Plymouth. (I -1)
2. TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS - As a result of the
legislative audit, Regional Transit Board Chair Elliot Perovich has
sent the attached letter which invites local government council or
staff members to participate on a transit advisory committee of
local officials. The purpose is to provide the Regional Transit
Board with local government point of view on pertinent transit
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February 11, 1988
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issues. The committee will discuss issues including development of
new transit services, light rail transit, transit financing, elderly
and handicapped transit service policies and transit property tax
levy. The committee has no authority, but is more of an idea
generating body. If Councilmembers are interested in serving,
Chairman Perovich has provided an application form for this purpose
which is attached. Applications are due in the Regional Transit
Board offices no later than February 19. (I -2)
3. RECYCLING PROGRAM - WEEKLY PICK UP PROGRAM
First week totals: 67.75 tons recyclables collected
+ 3,500 households participating
Weekly cash drawing: Not awarded. Next week's total: $200
A report from Dick Pouliot on the results of the first week of the
recycling pick up program is attached. (I -3)
4. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, February 12, three development
signs will be placed at the following locations:
1) Northeast of Gleason Lake Drive and Harbor Lane - Hans Hagen
Homes is requesting approval of a land use guide plan amendment,
PUD concept plan and variance. The proposal is to reguide
approximately 15 acres from LA -1 to LA -2 to develop a 36 -unit
single family detached development.
2) East of 32nd Avenue and Dunkirk Lane - The City of Plymouth is
requesting approval of a rezoning PUD concept plan, preliminary
plat /plan, and conditional use permit. The rezoning is from FRD
(Future Restricted Development) uto R -1A (Low Density Single
Family Residential). The preliminary plat /plan is for 25 lots,
one of which will contain a proposed City fire station.
3) North of Plymouth Boulevard and County Road 9 - Mark Ravich is
requesting approval of a rezoning, PUD concept plan, preliminary
plat /plan, final plat /plan, and conditional use permit. The
rezoning is from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to R -4
(High Density Multiple Family Residential). The plat is for the
creation of one lot for the construction of 334 apartment units
in five buildings.
All three requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at their
February 24, 1988 meeting.
5. 1988 FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES AND FEE SCHEDULE -- Attached is
memorandum from Eric Blank giving additional information on 1988
facility rental policies and fee schedules. (I -5)
CITY COUNCIL INFORNATIONAL NENORANDUN
February 11, 1988
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6. DEPARTMENT REPORT -- The January monthly activity report of the Fire
Department is attached. (I -6)
7. CITY ATTORNEY BILLING -- The City Attorney's client summary for
services performed during the month of January is attached. A
detailed listing of the bill is on file in the City Manager's
office. (I -7)
8. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT NEWSLETTER -- A copy of the Hennepin County
newsletter on light rail transit is attached. (I -8)
9. FIRE SAFETY MEETING FOR APARTMENT /CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS -- A fire and
life safety meeting for Plymouth apartment and condominium managers
will be held February 19 at the City Center. The meeting, sponsored
by the Fire Department, will include discussion on the City's fire
ordinances, fire safety maintenance programs, and information on
fire inspections. A copy of the meeting announcement is attached.
(I -9)
10. "TIPPING FEE" FOR WASTE PROCESSING -- According to the attached
article which recently appeared in the Minnesota Journal, the
tipping fee (price per ton to process waste at the proposed d Hennepin
County burn facility) is expected to increase 27 percent, from $55
per ton to $70 per ton. (I -10)
11. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Ery Lichten, Minneapolis Glass Company, from Blair
Tremere, in response to Mr. Lichten's letter of January 28
regarding the Advance Machine Company project. (I -11a)
b. Letter from David Landswerk, Superintendent, Wayzata Schools,
addressed "To the Editor" on District 284 property taxes.
(I -11b)
c. Letter from Paul McCarron, Commissioner, Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission, conveying the status of current MWCC
projects and plans for future projects. (I -11c)
d. Letter to Brad Vonch, Security Manager, Scanticon, from Dick
Carlquist, in response to Mr. Vonch's letter concerning snow-
mobile trespassing. (I -11d)
e. Letter to Richard Dempsey, 10415 - 28th Avenue North, from Frank
Boyles, regarding the parking of a dump truck by Dempsey
Construction Co. within a residential district. A copy of a
letter from a Plymouth resident reporting this concern to the
City is also attached.(I -11e)
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f. Correspondence from the Corps of Engineers commenting on the
public notice on the City's application for landfill permit.
(I -11f)
g. Letter responding to Mary Moreira, from Mayor Schneider, on the
parking citation she received at the Holiday Plus store.
(I -11g)
h. Letter from Rick Schmidt and Sohn Lavander, Caliber Development
Corporation, recognizing City employees for their assistance
with the Parkers Lake Business Center development. (I -11h)
i. Letter to Kay Bauman, Plymouth Senior Citizen Club, from Eric
Blank, thanking Club members for their 2,002 hours of volunteer
work during 1987. (I -11i)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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DON'T MISS THIS IMPORTANT M -a"
MEETING
REGISTER TODAY
1988 LMC /AMM
Legislative Action
Conference
St. Paul Radisson Hotel
Tuesday, February 16, 1988
Proposed Agenda*
5:00 a.m. Registration power lobby, at foot of
escalators)
9:00 a.m. Opening General Session
The State of the Cities — 1988
Cities' fiscal concerns will be the topic
of discussion in light of proposals to
overhaul the state's property tax sys-
tem. City officials will hear from state
and legislative officials.
John Tomlinson, Commissioner of
Revenue
Senator Douglas Johnson, Chairman,
Senate Tax Committee
Representative Gordon Voss, Chair-
man, House Tax Committee
Representative William Schreiber,
House Minority Leader
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
A panel of city officials will question
lawmakers and the commissioner of rev-
enue on their outlook on state -local 5:30 p.m.
fiscal issues.
12 Noon Luncheon
Cities' Legislative Agenda in 1988
Senator Roger Moe, Senate Majority
Leader
Representative Robert Vanasek,
Speaker of the House
1:30 p.m. Legislative Issues Briefings
Concurrent Sessions
City officials with a special interest in a
particular issue will have an opportunity
to discuss lobbying strategy and involve.
ment in efforts to secure a favorable
outcome for the issue at the legislature.
• Levy Limits /Local Government Aid
• Tax Increment Financing
Small Group
Strategy Sessions
City officials will have an opportunity to
discuss lobbying strategy on the follow -
ing issues. City officials and League staff
will put together action plans.
• Veterans Preference
• Wastewater Treatment Construction
Supplemental Grants
• Fiscal Disparities
• Return of Excess Two Percent Police
Aid to PERA
• Optical Scan Voting Equipment
City Day on the Hill
Shuttle buses will be available to take
city officials to and from the Capitol.
Plan now to meet with your legislators
and let them know where cities stand on
key legislative issues.
LMC /AID M Reception for
Legislators and State Officials
Open to city officials registered for the
conference and to state lawmakers and
appointed officials.
'LMC has invited the speakers we have listed in this
agenda outline. We had not received confirmation from all
of them at press time.
�_ArIE;
The Metropolitan Council invites you to its State of the Region 1988
Getting Out of a Jam:
Transportation Options for the Twin Cities
March 2, 1988
Radisson Hotel St. Paul, 11 East Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Program:
Noon REGISTRATION
I P.M. WELCOME, by Steve Keefe, chair, Metropolitan Council
1 -2 p.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS: "Urban Transportation: Meeting its
Challenges;' by James Burnley, U. S. secretary of transportation,
and former Department of Transportation (DOT) deputy secretary,
DOT general counsel, Department of Justice associate deputy at-
torney general, and director of the Volunteers in Service to
America (VISTA).
`Americans are in the habit of never walking if they can
ride. " -- Louis Phillippe, Duc d'Orleans, 1798
2 -3.30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION: Trends and Prospects for Transportation
2 -2 :45 p.m. "The Commuter Explosion in America :' by Alan E. Pisarski,
national transportation policy consultant, author of Commuting in
America, A National Report on Commuting Patterns and Trends,
and chair of Committee on Transportation Data Requirements and
Information Systems of the National Academy of Sciences'
Transportation Research Board. Involved in policy formation,
research and trend analyses for the U. S. Department of
Transportation.
"Before the war, cars were for the rich; afterwards,
everybody could have one. " -- Canadian Pacific Dining Car Writer, 1976
• How have commuting patterns changed and why9
• What do these changes imply?
? :45 -3 :30 p.m. "Forces Behind the Surge in Travel in the Twin Cities :' by
Richard P. Wolsfeld, a principal with Bennett, Ringrose,
Wolsfeld, Jarvis, Gardner, Inc (BRW), a national consulting firm
Director of BRW's transportation design studio, supervising
projects in the Metropolitan Area, greater Minnesota and out of
state.
"We find ourselves today in the midst of a second suburban
migration ... not one of people but of jobs ... "— C. Kenneth
Orski. 1987
• Where is the new level of demand coining from for
transportation services in the Twin Cities?
• How does the direction that office and retail development have
taken affect the entire Metropolitan Area?
• How will Twin Citians have to participate in making the trans-
portation system work9 Will our driving habits have to change?
3.30 -4 p.m. BREAK
4 -5 :30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS: Creatively Managing Transportation
Services in the Twin Cities
Concurrent Session 1: Managing Future Transportation Systems:
Emphasizing Cost - Effectiveness
Moderator: Joan Campbell, member, Metropolitan Council
Session
Speakers: Curt Johnson, executive director, Citizens League
Douglas Differt, deputy commissioner, Minnesota
Department of Transportation
Elliott Perovich, chair, Regional Transit Board
Peter McLaughlin, state representative, district 60B
• How can we afford to integrate transit and highway systems,
how can we afford not tol
Concurrent Session 2: Development without Gridlock: Reducing
Traffic or Sharing Costs for Improvements
Moderator: Dirk deVries, member, Metropolitan Council
Session
Speakers: Ann Perry, director of planning, Minnetonka
Jan Hively, deputy mayor, Minneapolis
Stephen Reinstein, senior development director,
Homan Development Co
Allen Lovejoy, principal planner, St Paul
• If parts of the region continue to be commercially over-
developed, and the congestion it has created worsens, who
will pay for major transportation improvements'
Concurrent Session 3: Transportation Decision - Making: Changing
Roles for New Partnerships
Moderator: Carol Flynn, member, Metropolitan Council
Session
Speakers: John Derus, commissioner, Hennepin County
Joe Gasper, chair, Transportation Advisory Board
Steven Novak, state senator, district 52
Fred Corrigan, director of operations, Canterbury
Downs
• Are the traditional rotes of planners, funders and providers of
transportation being challenged? What new roles and
responsibilities may emerge and why?
5 :30 -6 :30 p.m. SOCIAL HOUR
6 :30 p.m. DINNER
7 p.m. AWARDS PRESENTATION: Regional Citizen of the Year and
Donald D Carroll Public Service
7.•30 -8 p.m. STATE OF THE REGION ADDRESS- "The Regional Transporta-
tion Policy: Making Decisions Now, Ensuring Mobility Tomor-
row;' by Steve Keefe
Parking is available in the Radisson Hotel St. Paul Rarnp (enter from Wabasha St.).
There is additional parking nearby in both the Victory and Lowry Ramps, also
located can Wabasha St
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"State of the Region" for $25, by Feb. 23, 1988, to:
Jane Larson, Metropolitan Council, 300 Metro Square Bldg.
7th and Robert Sts., St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Phone- 291 -6500
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RESIDENTIAL DEMOGRAPHICS
Respondents were asked a series of demographic questions in
order to first, establish a community profile (and permit sample
validation), and second, to identify large subgroups within the
city which might exhibit different behavior from their peers.
This section will discuss the community at large and also make
comparisons with a study undertaken by Decision Resources, Ltd.,
in Plymouth during April, 1985. The dynamics of mobility can be
most dramatically seen through an examination of the differences
between the two studies.
Residency Patterns:
Residents were asked:
Approximately how long have you lived
in Plymouth?
Almost forty percent of the sample reported living in Plymouth
for at least ten years:
1985 1987
LESS THAN ONE YEAR ...................8 %....5%
1 - 2 YEARS ......................... 18 %...19%
3 - 5 YEARS ......................... 21 %...22%
6 - 10 YEARS ... .....................25%...26
11 - 20 YEARS ......................) ...19%
OVER TWENTY YEARS ..................)27 %...20%
There has been a substantial increase in long term residents:
an increase of twelve percent in ten year or longer Plymouth home
steaders. The distribution also suggests that the residential
aging process will continue in the same fashion.
The median residential longevity was about six years. Even
the renter population is showing signs of stabilization and long
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term residential intent. Plymouth, however, unlike several other
second ring suburbs, is showing no slowdown in attracting new
residents. So, in terms of mobility, although it is gaining
greater stability with seventy -five percent of the population,
there is still a relatively high turnover among one - quarter of
the residents.
Respondents were also asked:
In what city and /or state was your
immediate prior residence located?
Plymouth no longer follows the traditional in- migration pattern
of reliance upon the nearest core city:
PLYMOUTH ..... ..............................6
MINNEAPOLIS ... ............................12%
SOUTH SUBURBS . .............................7%
RURAL MINNESOTA ...........................12%
WEST SUBURBS . .............................11
OUT OF USA ... ..............................3
MIDWEST ...... .............................15
RESTOF USA ... ............................11%
NORTH SUBURBS . ............................19%
In fact, Plymouth draws from many.different sources: Minneapolis
accounted for only twelve percent; suburbs, thirty -seven percent;
outstate, twelve percent; and the rest of the country, twenty -six
percent. Contradicting the standard models of metropolitan
growth, a large number of Plymouth residents arrived from lateral
suburban moves. Also, increasingly, the city is drawing from
other parts of the country. Plymouth, then, has become fully
competitive as an attractive site for both new suburban families
and prior suburbanites.
The other side of mobility, prospective out - migration, was
assessed through:
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` As things now stand, how long in the
future do you expect to live in Ply -
mouth?
A majority of residents chose the longest time period offered:
over ten years:
1985 1987
LESS THAN ONE YEAR ...................4%....4%
1 - 2 YEARS ... .......................7 %....4%
3 - 5 YEARS ......................... 11X...12%
6 - 10 YEARS ... ......................5X...10%
OVER TEN YEARS .. ....................42' /....52%
DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED ..................32X...19%
Stability has increased in two ways. Overall, respondents
reported staying in the city for longer periods of time. And,
ambiguity or uncertainty about future residence had been cut by
one third from the previous study. This finding complements the
earlier result on the increasing residential longevity in
Plymouth.
Residents arriving during the past two years were somewhat
different from their predecessors. There are a greater number of
two wage- earner households in this new group of residents. Also,
they have disproportionately settled in Zone 2 of the city;
however, some change has occurred in that the most recent
residents are settling into Zone 1. These households are much
more likely to contain elementary school children, increasing
demands on the school system. They are also somewhat more
hesitant about the future: many see Plymouth as only a temporary
residence for the next couple of years. In all other respects,
they are quite demographically similar to other longer term
residents.
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Household Composition:
Each resident was asked to report the number of current
household members who fell into specific age groups. They were
told:
Could you please tell ne how many
people in each of the following age
groups live in your household. Let's
start oldest to youngest.
Older family members were ascertained first:
Firsts persons over 55?
Twenty -two percent of the households reported at least one member
over the age of fifty -five:
ZERO......... .............................79
ONE........... ............................10%
TWO OR MORE ... ............................12%
The fact that almost one - quarter of the households contain
seniors suggests that future city programs should be evaluated
for their impact on this sizable group.
Next, adults:
Other adults?
Only ten percent of the households were composed solely of
seniors:
ZERO.......... ............................10%
ONE........... ............................23%
TWO........... ............................56%
THREE OR MORE . ............................12%
Married households accounted for eighty -four percent of the
domestic arrangements in Plymouth.
School -aged children were addressed next. Eighteen percent
of the households contained high schoolers:
high school aged?
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This was equivalent to the 1985 percentages:
1985 1987
ZERO........... .....................80X...82%
ONE........... ......................17 %...15%
TWO............ ......................3X....4%
In absolute terms, the number of high school students has kept
pace with the population increases within the city.
Next, middle school students:
Junior high aged children?
The figures suggest a minimal drop from the levels registered in
the earlier study:
1985 1987
ZERO ............ ....................85X...90%
ONE ............. ....................15X...10%
However, although the relative pool of middle school students may
have declined, absolute numbers may continue to rise because of
the current population influx.
Younger school -aged children were considered:
Elementary school aged?
Again, a slight relative drop was noted:
1985 1987
ZERO.......... ......................71%...78%
ONE........... ......................16X...14%
TWOOR MORE ......................... 11 %....8%
But, once more, the relative drop may have been overwhelmed by
the absolute growth in the city's population.
Finally; young children:
Pre- schoolers?
1985 1987
ZERO.......... ......................77 %...81%
ONE ............. ....................17%...11%
TWO......... .........................6%.... 8%
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The same pattern emerges: a slight relative drop in the
percentage of households containing the group in question.
These figures suggest that the population of children within
the city is growing almost in line with the overall increase in
households. At least for the present, planning should count upon
a short term increase in the number of youths in Plymouth. But,
future studies should focus on the percentage of households
reporting children; if a downward trend continues, at some point
in time, the population of children will stabilize and begin to
shrink.
The modal household composition is
ages of 18 and 54 with one child in elegy
school. In the foreseeable future, there
upon the school system at all grade
recreational programs and facilities
children and young family units will have
Home Ownership:
The sample was asked:
two adults between the
nentary school or pre -
will be a steady demand
levels. Similarly,
aimed at school aged
a wide audience.
Do you own or rent your present resi-
dence?
Thirteen percent reported renting their current residences:
1985 1987
OWN........... ......................86 %...87%
RENT.......... ......................13 %...13%
REFUSED ....... .......................1 %....0%
Virtually the 'same proportion of renters was found in both
studies. Renters tended to be currently single.
Age :
Mej,
Respondents were asked:
What is your age, please?
The median age was found to be 46.1 years old:
1985 1987
18- 24 ......... .......................5 %....7%
25- 34 ........... ....................30X...24%
35- 44 ......... ......................29X...31%
45- 54 .......... .....................19X...21%
55- 64 ......... ......................11 %...12%
65 AND OVER ... .......................6 %....5%
REFUSED........ ......................1X....1%
Only slight aging was noted in the interim between the two
studies. For summary purposes, about one -third of the city's
adult population is under 34 years old; one third, between 35 and
44 years old; and, the remainder, over 45 years old.
Workforce:
The current study indicates again a white collar majority
across Plymouth. Respondents were asked:
What is the occupation of the head
of this household?
There has been an increase in the percentage of owner /manager
households, reflecting the national trend toward a service and
entrepreneurial economy:
1985 .1987
PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL ..............29%....25%
OWNER- MANAGER ....................... 33 %...40%
CLERICAL - SALES .. ....................15X...15%
BLUECOLLAR ......................... 11 %...11%
RETIRED ..... .........................9%.... 7%
SCATTERED ..... .......................3 %....2%
The increase in owner /managers should also impact upward the
household income levels in the city.
To establish the number of two- income households, residents
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were first asked:
What is your present marital status,
please? Are you presently single,
married, divorced, or widowed?
The vast majority of respondents were married:
1985 1987
SINGLE......... .....................11%...12
MARRIED....... ......................82 %...84%
DIVORCED .... .........................4%.... 3%
WIDOWED ....... .......................3X....1%
REFUSED ..... ...................:.....1%.... 0%
The reported levels are statistically insignificant in their
differences from the earlier study.
Married respondents were then asked:
Do both spouses work outside the
home?
Sixty -three percent of married households reported that both
spouses worked outside the home:
YES........... ............................53%
NO............ ............................31%
This is an increase of twelve percent since the 1985 study. Both
the tendency toward two- income households and the increase of
owner /managers should substantially increase the household income
levels in Plymouth.
To ascertain household income levels, respondents were
asked:
Can you tell me approximately what
is the level of income for all mem-
bers of your household before any
taxes?
The median household income was $50,000:
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1985 1987
BELOW$109000 . .......................1 %....1%
$10, 001 -$20, 000 ......................8X....3%
$20, 001 -$30, 000 .....................13%....6%
$30, 001 -$40, 000 ..................... 17 %...18%
$40,001 -$509000 .....................21%...17%
$50001 -$60, 000 ..................... 12X...16%
$60, 001 - $70,000 ....................) ....7%
OVER $70, 000 .... ...................)19X...23%
DON'T KNOW .... .......................2X....2%
REFUSED......... ....................11X....9%
The increase between the two studies was approximately $7,500
yearly. Again, the changing character of the workforce and the
increase in the number of two wage- earner households undoubtedly
account for much of the difference.
Local Employment:
There has been a substantial diffusion of traffic patterns
to and from work in the Metropolitan Area. The old relationship
between the suburbs and the core cities has been altered by the
placement of more job facilities in the outlying areas. Hence,
the flow of traffic has become increasingly complicated during
rush hours. To obtain some insight into the job site
characteristics of Plymouth residents, respondents were asked:
How many full -time or part -time
employed members of this household
work in the City of Plymouth?
Almost one third of the households indicated members working full
or part -time in the city:
ZERO.......... ............................69%
ONE........... ............................22%
TWO........... .............................6%
THREE......... .............................3%
This figure is unusually high in comparison with other suburban
areas.
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Similarly, respondents were asked:
How many full -time of part -time
employed members of this household
work outside the City?
Eighty -five percent reported employment outside of Plymouth:
ZERO......... .............................15
ONE........... ............................39%
TWO........... ............................39%
THREE OR MORE . .............................7%
Contained within the fifteen percent are retirees, further
depressing the number of all- Plymouth working households.
Households in which one or more individuals worked outside
of the city were asked:
In what cities do they work?
The answers clearly reveal the breakdown of the tradition city -
suburban relationship, since only one -third of the households
indicated a Minneapolis work destination:
MINNEAPOLIS ... ............................34%
SAINT PAUL .... ............................20%
MINNETONKA.... ............................13%
GOLDEN VALLEY . .............................9%
SUBURBS SOUTH OF PLYMOUTH ..................9%
SUBURBS NORTH OF PLYMOUTH ..................8%
SUBURBS EAST OF PLYMOUTH ...................4%
SUBURBS WEST OF PLYMOUTH ...................4%
SCATTERED ..... .............................9%
The final category contained many airline commuters, traveling
across the nation, generally to the two coasts.
Residential Areas:
For detailed analysis, the City of Plymouth was broken down
into three zones. These zones were felt to share both internal
commonalities and external differences. During the remainder of
this report, attitudinal and behavioral differences between zones
were be examined and commented upon. The zones were defined as:
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ZONE ONE (PCTS. 19 12, 15, 16)............26
ZONE TWO (PCTS. 29 3, 4, 5, 6, 7).........40%
ZONE THREE (PCTS. 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14)...35%
Demographic differences between the zones were slight, but
included:
* Zone 1 tended to be somewhat younger and
attracting greater numbers of new residents.
The is a high degree of demographic similarity between the zones;
if issue differences appear later in this study, they may be
more attributable to location instead of socio- economic
backgrounds.
Summary and Conclusions:
In summary, Plymouth is a middle -to -upper income area both
growing and stabilizing; that is, although the population is
still increasing, more and more residents are settling into the
city as a long -term home. The pattern appears to be one of
arriving with the idea of Plymouth as a "way station" and then
staying on as attachments to the community form.
The occupational characteristics of the population reflect
many of the current trends in the economy -- the emergence of a
service economy and the shift toward two - income households. The
growing numbers of school aged children reflect the demographics
of a second or third ring suburb; but, the number of seniors is
much more indicative of a first -ring area. In many ways, then,
Plymouth is a complex hybrid, implying that policies and programs
will need to serve two distinct -- and often, antagonistic --
groups of residents.
One possible problem for the future has escaped the city:
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in many other suburbs, "new- comers" and "old- timers" are very
dissimilar. As a result, cleavages develop both within the
community and over policy directions. There is a high degree of
similarity in the current and past waves of settlement within the
city. When shifts have occurred in the past, such as movement
from the Northern suburbs into the city, they have gained ground
over a period of years. No abrupt changes appear likely on the
horizon. This incremental pattern of change seems to be the rule
in Plymouth, and has provided a great degree of stability for the
city.
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THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PLYMOUTH
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THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PLYMOUTH
Every municipality has distinctive characteristics which
define it in the minds of its residents. To determine what
citizens feel is special and, conversely, not so special, about
Plymouth, a series of open and closed -ended questions were asked.
The responses clearly show that residents are generally pleased
with their city; however, there are a growing number of
complaints which reflect a restlessness, rather than a major
discontent.
No negative focus has emerged, per si
griping about various aspects of the city
So, although general satisfaction has
complaints have simultaneously increased.
be saying: "Plymouth is a great place to
better if only ...."
Quality of Life Rating:
e, rather a widespread
seems to be the case.
increased, specific
The citizens seem tc
live, but it could be
Respondents were asked:
How would you rate the quality of
life in Plymouth -- excellent, good,
only fair, or poor?
A very high ninety -seven percent rated the quality of life either
excellent or good:
1985 1987
EXCELLENT ....... ....................40X...50%
GOOD........... .....................54X...47%
ONLYFAIR ..... .......................4 %....3%
POOR........... ......................1X....1%
DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED ...................1X....0%
This result is well above the norm and ranks among the top
ratings given in past studies. The change between the two
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studies is also remarkable: a ten percent increase in the number
of excellent grades given by residents.
Groups even more complimentary included:
* $50,000 - $601000 yearly household incomes
* Precincts 4,699,15,16
Less flattering opinions were spread across the city.
Residents see no major problems disrupting their lives in
Plymouth.
Plymouth interviewees were then asked to project into the
future:
Over the next five yearst do you
expect the quality of life in Ply -
mouth to decline, remain about the
same, or improve?
The same levels of optimism registered in the first study
reappeared:
1985 1987
DECLINE .............................. 6% .... BX
REMAIN ABOUT THE SAME ...............50 %...49%
IMPROVE......... ....................40X...42%
DON'T KNOW / REFUSED ...................5%....2%
Groups more optimistic about the future included:
* Over 20 year residents
* Zone 1 residents
Groups more pessimistic:
* 6 -10 year residents
In the main, a great majority of residents see no discernable
threat to their quality of life in Plymouth.
Positive and Negative Attributes of Plymouth:
Plymouth interviewees were asked a pair of questions to
determine what positive and negative characteristics about their
city most impacted them. First, favorable characteristics were
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assessed:
What do you like MOST about living
in Plymouth?
Location, that is, distance from the Twin Cities downtown areas,
and openness dominated the responses:
1985 1987
DON'T KNOW .... .......................7 %...10%
SCHOOLS....... .......................4X....5%
OPEN SPACE ..........................
26X...13%
LOCATION ........ ....................30X...30%
RECREATION .. .........................5%....
4%
NEIGHBORHOOD ... ......................9X....7%
RURAL BUT CLOSE ......................0
%....8%
QUIET.......... ......................0X....6%
PEOPLE ........ ......................11X....5%
SUBURBAN .... .........................O%....
7%
WELL- RUN .... .........................O%....
5%
SENSE OF COMMUNITY ...................8X....0%
Thematically, location is playing a much more prominent role in
the responses. Plymouth is still regarded as a spacious, semi -
rural community, but its closeness to the core city is viewed as
a major positive.
+� Location was most valued by $20,000 - $40,000
and $60,000 - $70,000 yearly household incomes,.
and Precinct 14 residents
Rural but Close was cited by $40,000 - $50,000
yearly household incomes, and Zone 1 residents
* Open Space was highlighted by Precinct 4 and
Zone 2 residents
Suburban was the major answer of Zone 1 resi-
dents
Residents were then asked a related question:
What do you like LEAST about living
in Plymouth?
City services /taxes and urban sprawl accounted for the bulk of
the answers given:
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1985 1987
DON'T KNOW .......................... 16 %...22%
NOTHING ....... ......................36 %...20%
LOCATION ...... .......................5 %....8%
TAXES ........... ....................12X...11%
SERVICES.... .........................0%.... 7%
NOSHOPS ....... ......................6X....6%
TRAFFIC ....... .......................6 %....7X
CROWDED ....... .......................7 %....7%
SCHOOLS....... ......................12X....2%
SUBURBAN.. ..... ......................0X....3%
OTHER.......... ......................0X....7%
There was a decrease in "boosterism" in this survey: the number
of respondents who reported "nothing disliked" was halved. A key
problem for policy makers is that almost the same numbers felt
that taxes were too high when compared to those who thought
services were not as extensive as they could be. The latter
concern is new. The criticism of schools has decreased, but the
alleviation of the Vioni crisis, which occurred during the 1985
satnpling, undoubtedly accounts for the change. The data would
suggest that Plymouth may be approaching a "crossroads" with
growing cleavages over the issue of development and taxes versus
services.
Some group variation was detected:
* Boosters, who found "nothing" wrong with
Plymouth included 55 -64 year olds and
Precinct 4 residents
* No Shopping troubled Precinct 1 and Zone
1 residents.
Aside from these differences, answers were well distributed
across the municipality.
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Civic Pride:
Respondents were asked:
How such pride do you take in the
City of Plymouth as a place to live
— a great deal, quite a lot, some,
,or very little?
Almost three - quarters of the sample reported a substantial amount
of pride in Plymouth:
1985 1987
GREAT DEAL .......................... 27 %...30
QUITE A LOT .... .....................42 %...42%
SOME .......... ......................24 %...22%
VERY LITTLE ... .......................5 %....5%
DON'T KNOW / REFUSED ...................2 %....1%
Groups even
Individuals
the sample.
In cor
Plymouth at
more supportive included:
55 -64 year olds
Professional /Technical households
indicating lower levels of pride were spread across
nparison with other suburbs, these figures place
the top of the range.
Out-Migration:
Another dimension of city satisfaction is unwillingness to
'leave the local area. Plymouth residents were asked a series of
three questions'about their attachments to the city.
First:
If you had the chance, would you
like to move away from your neigh-
borhood in Plymouth?
A stable nineteen percent percent reported they would move if
given the opportunity:
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1985 1987
YES........... ......................20 %...19%
NO ............ ......................77%...79%
DON'T KNOW / REFUSED ...................3 %....3%
Groups more likely to move away included:
* 18 -24 year olds
Groups more rooted:
* Precinct 6 & 12 residents
Residents indicating they would move, were then asked:
Where would you like to move?
About one - quarter would move within the city; almost one half
would move within the suburban rings:
1985 1987
INPLYMOUTH ... .......................5 %....5%
BACK TO CITY .. .............................1%
ANOTHER SUBURB .......................5 %....4%
FURTHER FROM MINNEAPOLIS .............3 %....5
OUTOF MINNESOTA .....................7 %....3%
DON'T KNOW / REFUSED ...................2 %....1%
The siren song of a warmer climate does not appear as appealing
as it was in the earlier survey.
As a final indicator of what people feel is important in a
residential area, respondents were asked:
If you were moving to another city,
what factors would be most important
to you in selecting your new place of
residence?
Schools, neighborhood, and climate were key factors:
1985 1987
DON'T KNOW .......................... 12 %....9%
SCHOOLS ....... ......................18 %...20%
CLIMATE ......... ....................15X...12%
CLOSE TO WORK ... ....................11X....9%
NEIGHBORHOOD .. ......................17X...16%
LIKEPLYMOUTH .. ......................0X....5%
JOBS............ .....................9X....6%
AWAYFROM CITY ...................... 14 %....7%
PARKS......... .......................0 %....5%
QUALITYOF LIFE ...................... 0 % .... BX
TAXES......... .......................5 %....0%
OTHER.......... ......................0X....3%
There was relatively little change between the two surveys.
Systematic variations were found in the answers:
• Schools were a major factor for 1 -5 year
residents and 25 -44 year olds
• Climate was critical to Over 20 year resi-
dents and 45 -54 year olds
• Locating close to work was a concern of
1 -2 year residents
• Neighborhood was a factor for Professional/
Technical households
Moving away from the city seems to have lost much of its
appeal, while the overall quality of life has gained in the
interim.
Neighborhood:
Perceptions about ones immediate surroundings is also a
major factor in quality of life judgements. Interviewees were
asked:
How Mould you rate the general ap-
pearance of your neighborhood —
excellents good, only fair, or poor?
Ninety -three percent awarded their neighborhoods favorable
ratings; in factp a majority felt their neighborhood appearance
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was "excellent ":
EXCELLENT ..... ............................53%
GOOD.......... ............................40%
ONLY FAIR ..... .............................7%
POOR.......... .............................1%
Groups even more favorable in their evaluations included:
* 45 -54 year olds
* Over $709000 yearly household incomes
* Precinct 2 -4 L b residents
* Zone 2 residents
Unfavorability was scattered across the city.
Comparatively, the overall evaluation across the city is
very strong.
Individual Efficacy:
Another component of the quality of life examined in this
study was the sense of individual efficacy; that is, the ability
to impact change in the city. Normally, percentages range
between twenty and thirty, with the higher ones indicating
potential citizen volatility. Respondents were asked:
Other than voting, do you feel that
if you wanted to, you could have a
say about the way the City of Ply -
mouth runs things?
A relatively high seventy -two percent felt empowered:
YES........... ............................72%
NO............ ............................21%
DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED .........................7%
Groups expressing high levels of efficacy included:
* Precinct 29 79 9 residents
Groups less satisfied:
• Over 20 year residents
• $30,000 - $409000 yearly household incomes
• Precinct 3 residents
The feelings of "settlers" should be flagged, since they may
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presage a developing "old- timer"- "new- comer" split. Hut, even
though there are some pockets of discontent, the overall sense of
individual efficacy in Plymouth must be judged high.
Hazards:
A final dimension of the quality of life examined here are
threats to safety. If there are several widespread perceived
problems, they can certainly erode general satisfaction over
time. From these results, no generally acknowledged problem
emerged. Residents were queried:
Are there safety hazards in the City
of Plymouth which particularly concern
you? What are they?
Nearly three - quarters could not identify a safety hazard within
Plymouth:
NO............ ............................73%
BAD ROADS ..... .............................4%
NO SIGNS ...... .............................2%
SPEEDING CARS . .............................5%
WATER......... .............................1%
NOLIGHTS ..... .............................3%
HWY55 ........ .............................2%
DUMP.......... .............................2%
CHILDRENPLAYING ...........................2%
OTHER......... .............................6%
The responses tended to be diffused over a series of perceived
problems, with none receiving a high degree of citizen attention.
Only speeding cars, at five percent, reached a level of some
concern. There is no major symbol, then, of potential hazards to
the quality of life in Plymouth.
Summary and Conclusions:
Plymouth residents rate the quality of life in their city
very high. They enjoy most the trade -off between location and
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spaciousness. They take pride in both their city and their
neighborhood and are reluctant, generally, to move from either.
Hut, this general level of contentment is marred by concerns
about specific issues facing the city.
Residents in this study were less "booster -ish" and
expressed concerns about several major issues facing Plymouth as
it grows. The first problem revolved around the issue of the
proper role of government: city taxes to fund city services. The
second issue around development: growth without sprawl. These
issues are symptomatic of an identity crisis in the making.
Tfiere is an apprehension about the future in how to preserve the
best of the city in the turbulent years to come.
As will be shown in the next section, there has been a
change in the opinions of residents on a number of these issues.
In fact, parity has been reached in many ways between the low
tax /limited services and increased tax /extended services groups.
The reliance on other sources of revenue, such as commercial and
light industrial development, might provide a solution to this
dilemma; however, the second major concern about development is
then brought into play. At a minimum, more communication with
the populace over future plans and feedback about approaches may
be called for during the next few years.
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REGIONAL TTa1NStT BQ4RD
270 Metro Square Building
St Paul. Minnesota 55101
612/292 -8789
February 3, 1988
To: City Mayors
City Managers /Administration /Clerks
County Board Chairs
County Administrators
I am in the process of establishing an advisory committee of local officials to
advise our board on local government's point of view on pertinent transit
i ssues.
Our Chairman's Advisory Committee would consist of 15 city and county elected
officials and staff members. It would meet once a month on a day and time to
be determined by the committee's membership. It is my intention to call the
first meeting of this committee the latter part of March.
There are many issues currently before the Regional Transit Board that will be
discussed at committee meetings, including the development of new transit
services, light rail transit, transit financing, elderly and handicapped
transit service policies, and transit's property tax levy. It would be my
intention to discuss new ideas and seek assistance -and advice in the develop-
ment of transit policies.
I would ask you make the creation of this advisory committee known to.your city
council or county board members and appropriate staff. If you or other city or
county officials or staff have an interest in serving on this committee and
wish to be considered for appointment, please fill out the enclosed, brief
application form and return it to our office by February 19. Appointments to
the advisory committee will be based on a mix of local officials from various
geographic areas and types of communities (i.e., central city, older suburbs,
developing suburbs, etc).
Thank you for your assistance in the development of this advisory committee and
for your interest in transit. If you or others have any questions about this
committee, please contact me or my assistant, Mike Kuehn, at 292 -8789.
Sincerely,
IC
Elliott Perovich
Chairman
E P: MK /mf
An Equal Opportunity Employer
NAME:
ADDRESS:
REGIONAL ®TAANSR BOARD
270 Metro Square Building, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
612.'292 -8789
CHAIRMAN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
CITY
ZIP CODE:
HOME PHONE: DAYTIME PHONE (If other than home):
IN WHICH CITY /COUNTY ARE YOU A LOCAL OFFICIAL?
WHAT CAPACITY (i.e., Mayor, Council Member, City Manager, etc.)?
LIST BRIEFLY ANY LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE:
I wish to be considered for appointment to the RTB's Chairman's Advisory
Committee.
Signature
Date
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559 -2800
MEMO
DATE: February 8, 1988 For City Council Meeting of Februar -v 8, 1988
1988
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager Through Fred G. Moore; Iiirector of
Public Works /fin
FROM: Richard J. Pouliot, Project Coordinator
SUBJECT: RECYCLING PROGRAM - BEGINNING WEEKLY PICKUP
Thursday, February 4 was the first day of our new weekly pickup Recycling
program. The entire City was picked up on Thursday, however, the Recycling
Contractor worked on into the night in order to get all pickups made.
The address which was picked by the City Council for the cash drawing was in
the area of 55th and Yorktown Lane and there were no Recyclables at the curb
by 8:00 in the morning. The character generator on the cable channel has been
updated to reflect this information and that there will be $200 given away
next week.
The difficulties incurred by the Recycling Contractor resulted from an
underestimation of both the number of residents which would be participating
and the volume of Recyclables that they would be collecting. 114 tons was the
largest one month volume collected so far and approximately 2,200 residents
was the maximum number of families participating so far. The Contractor
estimated that there would be an increase and used 140 tons as an estimate and
one fourth of that amount each week, or approximately 35 tons was estimated to
be picked up. The amount picked up, in fact, was 67.75 tons and the number of
stops participating were 3,500 plus.
In order to correct and compensate for these difficulties the Recycling
Contractor intends to begin the day with ten pickup rigs, versus seven last
week. As the day progresses, if more rigs are freed up from other Cities,
they also will be applied as necessary. There were as many as 16 rigs in the
City last Thursday near the end of the day. Because of the large numbers to
be picked up all on the same day, several drivers were in the City for the
first time and created what amounted to a totally new program. Because of
this, several little rough spots may still have to be worked out, but the
contractor is working on them. I would anticipate that although it may go
much smoother on February 11 than it did on February 4, there still may be
small adjustments which have to be made. There were approximately 30 missed
pickup calls after last Thursday's pickup and some had multiple families being
reported. These were picked up on Friday and some on Saturday. Some
residents agreed to hold the items until next week. The total number of tons
picked up in February of 1987 was 43.35 tons. If one were to optimistically
project the first week's pickup through the end of the month, this would be an
equivalent of 271 tons for the month of February, or over a 600% increase from
last February.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559 -2800
MEMO
DATE: January 27, 1988
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FRCM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation �`LD
SUBJECT: 1988 FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES AND FEE SCHEDULE - ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
The recreation fund of the City of Plymouth is an enterprise fund. The
purpose of the enterprise fund is to maximize the user fee principle in
order to offset as much cost as possible for the offering of
recreational programs.
The 1988 recreation fund has 74 budgeted program offerings which all
together have 200 -300 sub - programs. It is estimated that these 74
program areas will generate approximately $282,000 in total revenue. We
anticipate this fund will be in the black by the end of 1988.
In 1987, total revenue from facility rentals was $5,385. We have to
make judgements on setting the fees for our programs on an individual
basis in order to maximize the return and stay competitive within the
market. Because of the current conditions on facility rentals, and new
conditions such as the loss of revenues from sale of beer, we thought it
would be anti - productive to increase the fees for rental of our
facilities.
Rick Busch is responsible for keeping himself familiar with the rates of
other communities, the availability of facilities and other factors
which may influence pricing of our facilities. Any direct cost that may
be incurred by the City's rental of these facilities is recuperated
through the existing pricing schedule.
I- .
1987 FACILITY RII�AL
Softball Tournaments (53,189
MN State High School League
Zachary
May 22 & 26
$340
Prudential
Zachary
June 6
$110
Honeywell Employees Club
Zachary
June 13 &
14
$470
Ply Way BB /SB Assoc.
Zach & Plymouth Ck June 20 &
21
$790
Carlson Companies
Zachary
July 11 &
12
$462
Honeywell - Plymouth Offices
Zachary
July 18 &
19
$494
Robbinsdale Baptist Church
Plymouth Jr
High July 25
$241
Federal Reserve Bank
Zachary
September
12
$282
Soccer Tournament (5963)
Wayzata Soccer Club
Z, OW, PCx
June 27 &
28
$963
Soccer Leagues (5760)
Northwest Soccer Club
Zachary
21 games
$360
Bozos Soccer Club
Zachary
20 games
$400
Miscellaneous (5473)
JC Penney
Plymouth Ck
Softball Game
Jun
29
$20
Hyatt Hotels
Zachary
Softball Games
Aug.
3
$67
General Mills
Zachary
Picnic
Aug.
5
$211
General Mills
LaCompte
Softball Game
Aug.
13
$20
General Mills
Zachary
Football Game
Oct.
10
$38
Ameridata
Zachary
Soccer Games
Nov.
20
$57
Pitching Machine Rental
Zachary
(6 times) $60
Total Facility Rental in 1987: $5,385
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
TYPE OF REPORTED INCIDENTS BY TIME OF DAY
0001 0401 0801 1201 1601 2001 CONFIRMED FALSE
0400 1 0800 1 1200 1 1600 1 2000 1 2400 1 CALLS I ALARMS
MONTH JANUARY 1988
NUMBER OF
PERMITS ESTIMATED
TOTAL I ISSUED I LOSS
1PRIVATE DWELLINGS 1 1 1 2 1 5 1 1 3 1 1 10 ( 1 1 11 1 -- 1 $25,0001
(APARTMENTS 1 5 1 1 1 5 1 3 1 2 1 5 1 2 1 19 1 21 I 1 1 2001
HOTELS AND MOTELS 1 l i I 1 1 1 2 1 l I 1 1 4 1 5 1 --
TALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 ( 0
(PUBLIC ASSEMBLY I I I I I 1 1 0 I 1 I 1
(SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES I I I I I I ( 0 I 0 1 0 1 -- 1 -- 1
[HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS i 1 1 I I 1 1 3 1 I 0 I 5 1 �5
IPENAL INSTITUTIONS I I I I 1 ( 1 0 1 0 0
(STORES AND OFFICES 1 1
1 1 3 1 I 1 1 I
1
1 4
1 5[ -- 1 --
(INDUSTRY, MFG. 1 3 1
3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
4
I 7
i 11
ISTORAGEA N STRUCTURES 1 i
i 1 1 1 [
0
i 0
I 0
ISPECIAL STRUCTURES i 1
1 1 1 [ (
0
1 0
1 0
IFIRES OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES i 1
i 1 I i 1
0
1 0
I 0
(FIRES IN HIGHWAY VEHICLES 1 1
1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
4
I 0
1 4 1 - 1 8,7501
IFIRES IN OTHER VEHICLES 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
0
[ 0
I 0
FIRES IN BRUSH, GRASS I 1
i [ 1 1 1
0
1 0
I 0
IFIRES IN RUBBISH, DUMPSTERS I 1
I 1 [ 1 1
0
1 0
( 0
TALL OTHER FIRES 1 I
i I I 11 1
1
1 0
1 1
(MEDICAL AID RESPONSES I I
1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
5
I 0
1 5
[MALICIOUS FALSE ALARMS* 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
0
1 0
[ 0
[MUTUAL AID OR ASSISTANCE I I
I I [ 1 1 I
1
1 0
1 1
JALL OTHER RESPONSES i i
I 1 I 1 1 1 I 1
1
I 2
I 3
TOTALS 1. 11 1 9 1 20 1 8 1 16 1 9 1 30 1 43 1 73 1 1 1 $33,950 1
*INCLUDED IN FALSE ALARMS TOTALS
JANUARY 1986
CONFIRMED CALLS 23
FALSE ALARMS 24
TOTAL CALLS 47
ESTIMATED LOSS $65,570
LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY, O'BRIEN & DRAWZ
a Professional Association
2000 First Bank Place West
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone: (612) 333 -0543
Page 1 February 9, 1988
C L I E N T S U M M A R Y
City of Plymouth
MATTER # MATTER NAME FEES DISB
A5242699 Project 853 Vicksburg Lane
280.00
*110 General
6,903.25 1,601.07
111 Prosecution - Court Time
4,338.75 74.68
111A Prosecution - Office Time
5,216.25 39.33
1024 Codification
120.00
1883 Robert Middlemist 6th Addition
16.68
2349 Metrolink
72.00
3281 Project 455 (Eminent Domain)
529.00
3729 Dunkirk Lane
200.00 11.34
3845 Neutgens, K. M.
24.00
3888 Police Officer Negotiations
160.00
3984 Parker's Lake Park Eminent Domain
80.00
4598 Perl Land Registration
88.00
Utri -.
1° t;°g'�j�
TOTAL
$280.00
$8,504.32
$4,413.43
$5,255.58
$120.00
$16.68
$72.00
$529.00
$211.34
$24.00
$160.00
$80.00
$88.00
1 ..
Page 2 February 9, 1988
C L I E N T S U M M A R Y
City of Plymouth
MATTER #
MATTER NAME FEES DISB
TOTAL
4753
Belgarde v. City
160.00
$160.00
4770
Foster Land Acquistion - Project 431
248.00
$248.00
5314
Van 494 Land Registration
56.00
$56.00
5322
Project 762 - Eminent Domain
426.00 266.00
$692.00
*5438
Plat Opinions
104.00
$104.00
5439
Holiday Plus
96.00
$96.00
5495
1988 AFSCME Negotiations
384.00
$384.00
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TOTAL: $19,485.25 $2,009.10
$21,494.35
* Retainer (Credit)
- 1,007.25
TOTAL:
$20,487.10
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moME. Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Issue 9 1.29.88
Downtown Committee Recommends
On- Street LRT
During meetings held over the last five months, the
Downtown Advisory Committee for the Comprehensive
Hennepin County LRT System Plan defined three basic
alternatives for downtown service:
o Sandstone (Deep) Tunnel - a tunnel located in St.
Peter Sandstone approximately ninety feet under-
ground. Options included tunnels between the
Metrodome on the east and near the Third Avenue
Distributor on the west and an alternative bet-
ween the Metrodome and 29th /Nicollet.
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Shallow Tunnel - a tunnel located approximately
45 feet underground, most likely constructed as a
bored tunnel, with "cut- and - cover" stations. An
east -west option along 7th Street and a north -
south option along Marquette were analyzed.
These tunnels would be approximately ten to
twelve blocks (one mile) in length.
At -Grade - the surface alternatives included
routes with east -west and north -south orien-
tations. Full transit malls, semi - transit malls,
and contra -flow operation were evaluated. Routes
between Hennepin and Third Avenue and between
2nd Street and 12th Street were defined.
Alternatives on Nicollet Mall were not considered
because the Nicollet Mall Implementation Board voted
not to have LRT service at -grade on the mall.
The evaluation criteria included service to users
(including proximity to employment and retail shops,
travel times, elderly and handicapped service, and
connections to radial corridors), impact on traffic
and curb use, relationship to buses, impact on
street level retail and pedestrian activity, per-
sonal security, capital cost, operating and main-
tenance cost, and consistency with city plans for
downtown.
At its January 20th meeting, the Committee
discussion included the following:
o At -grade service is preferred to underground ser-
vice primarily because it will strengthen street -
level activity, lower capital cost, and minimize
perceived personal security problems.
o The at -grade service should have a north -south
orientation to reinforce the compact core deve-
lopment concept for downtown.
o Remaining at -grade alternative location and ser-
vice types are:
- contra -flow operation on Second /Marquette
- contra -flow operation on Marquette /Nicollet
- two -way semi -mall on Marquette
o The service should enter from the north via
Second Street to provide service to the
riverfront.
o The service should extend to the south to
11th /12th Streets; further extension to the west
or south will depend upon LRT location decisions
made in the southwest and I -35W corridors.
o The at -grade LRT service will require special
design treatment to fit with the existing down-
town streetscape. This treatment could include
surface treatments, shelters, lighting,
landscaping, signage, barriers, etc.
o Special attention is required to provide adequate
access for the elderly and handicapped.
o A shuttle transit service on Nicollet Mall-con-
nected to north and south transit terminals will
be required to replace bus service removed by LRT
on Second /Marquette.
o The at -grade alternative will require mitigation
measures to address impacts on street operation,
curb use, street access, the downtown traffic
signal system, bus operations, street capacity,
and utilities.
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LRT In Downtown Portland
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e „ s c I N e Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Issue 9 1.29.88
Meetings are scheduled on the following dates. All
are open to the public.
Wednesday, February 3, 1988
7:00 p.m. South (I -35W) CAC
Richfield Community Center
7000 Nicollet Avenue South
Richfield
Thursday, February 4, 1988
1:30 p.m. TAC
Room C -2300 Government Center
Minneapolis
8:00 p.m. Southwest Minneapolis CAC
Jones Harrison Home
3700 Cedar Lake Avenue
Minneapolis
Friday, February 5, 1988
1:30 p.m. IAC
Room C -2300 Government Center
Minneapolis
Thursday, February 11, 1988
1:30 p.m. TAC
Room C -2300 Government Center
Minneapolis
Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority
2307 -A Hennepin County Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Jeff Spartz, Chair
Sam S. Sivanich, Vice Chair
Mark Andrew, Secretary
John E. Derus, Treasurer
Randy Johnson
John Keefe
E. F. Robb, Jr.
HCRRA Staff
348 -6445
Vern Genzlinger
Ken Stevens
Janet Leick
BRW, Inc
370 -0700
Susan Pommrehn
Saturday, February 13, 1988
10:00 a.m. South (I -35W) Public Meeting
Oak Grove School
1300 West 106th Street
Bloomington
11:30 a.m. South (I -35) CAC
Oak Grove School
1300 West 106th Street
Bloomington
Wednesday, February 17, 1988
9:00 a.m. TAC
Room C -2300 Government Center
Minneapolis
IAC - Intergovernmental Advisory Committee
TAC - Technical Advisory Committee
CAC - Corridor Advisory Committee
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
DEPART E14F OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
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The Plymouth Fire Department invites you to an informal, get acquainted
meeting for all apartment and condominium managers in the City of Plymouth, to
meet and discuss concerns regarding fire and life safety in your buildings.
10:00 A.M. - Friday, February 19, 1988 - City Council Chambers
Plymouth City Center - 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
• New and Revised City of Plymouth Fire Ordinances
• Fire Inspection Information
• Monthly Fire Life Safety Maintenance Programs
• Film - "Countdown to Disaster"
Feel free to bring your Assistant Manager, Caretaker, Head of Maintenance, or
anyone else you feel would be interested in these concerns.
Please RSVP at 559 -2800, extension 366, by February 12, 1988.
rFeds appro i ve
nnesota recently received fed-
` eral approval for its "Learnfare' 1
plan. The plan will force teenage )
parents on welfare to attend school
or risk losing Aid to Families with
Dependent Children (AFDC). '
A teenage parent, receiving AFDC
and not attending school regularly,
would loseinoney to three phases
— first, half of the monthly AFDC
grant would be removed from the
teenager scontrol and paid to a de-
sigriated money manager, second,
all the monthly payment would be
mailed to the money manager, and
third, the mother's portion of the
grant would be discontinued (only
money for the child's support
would be provided). The state Leg-
islature is expected to approve
"Leamfare" during the 1988 ses-
sion. Implementation could begin
in the fall of 1988. — Marini Lyona
The charge that Minnesota is
anwng the big spenders in state
government is not new; Indepen-
dent- Republicans have been say
ing it for years. But when a publi
tion with the prestige of the Star
Tribune spends as much money,
time and space as it did to docu-
ment the fact so solidly in a recen
series (beginning Jan. 24), the pol-
itical impact of the charge is clear-
ly heightened.
People expect politicians to rail
against spending and discount
much of what they hear. But when
the newspaper says, yeah, that's
right, we sure do spend a lot, and
here are the numbers, it validates
the charge. D J. Leary and Wy
Spano, who edit the lively newslet-
ter Politics in Minnesota, called the
series "political dynamite."
Dynamite or not, that's the kind of
effort I like to see the media make
on these long- running political
disputes — StephenAlnes
Ron Clark's column in the Pioneer
Press Dispatch— reporting Paul
Ellwood's distress and discour-
agement with what's happening to
the HMO movement he so largely
created — deserves the blue ribbon
of the month.
It lacked only a framing perspec-
tive. Ellwood has stayed with the
change he accomplished, follow -
ing events downstream, trying to
deal with the second -order re-
sponses as they appeared. Com-
pare that with Alfred Kahn, who
did the deregulation of the airline
industry and then went back to his
state's `Learnfare' program
The .wry of concoction dui gives potpouni a bacl
naive, stirred up by your very own Minnesota Journal
editors.
tA;aching while the airline conipan- easy dealing marijuana in this
ies res onded with new ways to town. Get caught? You'll probably
rcpt re mono y iCthe system. — get probation. It's easy."
.''eel Kolderi .
The price per ton, known as ie
tipping fee, that will be charge to
process waste at the proposed
Hennepin County mass burn facil
ty originally was expected to be
around $55. That includes pro-
cessing at the burn facility and op-
eration of transfer stations, where
waste will be delivered by haulers.
The tipping fee, however, now is
expected to be at least $70 per (on,
according to Hennepin County
officials.
This 27 percent increase includes a
$G surcharge for subsidization of
recycling programs. The rest of the
increase, about $9, is necessary to
make the transfer stations larger
than originally conceived. The sta-
tions will receive and transfer yard
waste and recyclables and serve as
storage facilities for some house -
`kold hazardous wastes. — Deborah
Just as the of rd estate exp–rcs-
sion about "location" goes, the
answer to nearly every drug ques-
tion now is "cocaine, cocaine, co-
caine." Minnesota Bureau of
Criminal Apprehension Superin-
tendent Mark Shields told a Janu-
ary conference at Spring Hill on
crime and drugs that 85 percent of
law enforcement on drugs is aimed
at still- growing cocaine problems.
Despite the absence of clear empir-
ical data, his "cop sense" tells him
that Minnesota has more than its
statistical share of the probleni, in
part due to the relative affluence of
the Twin Cities area. Shields also
said that a large and growing share
of the arrests of all types of crimes
turn out to be drug - related.
Another panelist at the same con-
ference was Rocky Fontana, nar-
cotics supervisor, Hennepin
County sheriffs office. While ac-
knowledging that law enforce-
ment officers have more tools
these days, such as property seiz-
ure rights, it's still true that "nearly
anyone can make $50,000 a year
Fontana said the fight against drug
traders reminds him of his Viet-
nam experience, seeing the same
enemies on those hills month after
month. "I see the same ones in this
war, too. And I wonder if the gov-
ernment is serious about winning
this one." — CurtJohnsotL
e talk about setting up an Amer -
n Indian public school district in
Twin Cities prompted a legis-
)r to ask a desegregation expert
)ut the legality of such a district.
parently, it is legal to have an
lian school on a reservation, but
.hin an urban area, a "forsecably
;regated" school runs the risk of
istitutional liabilities. —Jody A.
P it possible that, since efforts to
reform the nominating system
have failed, people qualified to be
president of the United States are
quietly — perhaps just tacitly —
entering into a "conspiracy" not to
seek the party nominations?
If enough of them did, the system
would be forced to change — back
to some kind of convention. It vio-
lates the Lebedoff Rule ( "There's
less to politics than meets the
eye "). But neverdismissentirely a
theory that's consistent with what's
actually happening — Ted
Kolde iie
In simpler times, if you wanted to
know what was going on around
town or get a sense of which way
the wind blows, you'd go to the
local barbershop. I'm not sure if'
that is true anymore but rail- transit
planners, when making ridership
projections, might want to consid-
er this overheard conversation —
at a barbershop in downtown
Minneapolis.
The barber was complaining to the
fellow in the chair, "I have to sell
my house." "Oh yeah," the guy re-
sponded, "how come ?" "They're
going to run that train right by our
place " "Where are you going to
Februaty9, 1988 MINNESOTA JOURNAL
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move' " \ \'ell,we're think- uig
about Kenwood " Said the guy m
the chair, "Maybe you can buy our
house. It night go by ours too "
Funny, but some of the folks that
would seem to be best served by
the line are talking about moving
away from it. — Phil Jenni.
A recent federal audit of Minneso-
ta Department of Human Services
reimbursement to hospitals under
the Medicaid program found that
the state overpaid hospitals by $7
million. The state is appealing the
decision. Meanwhile, the Minneso-
ta Hospital Association will ask
the Legislature to increase medi-
caid reimbursement rates during
the 1988 session. — ML
If downtown Minneapolis is really
for pedestrians, why is it that the
light tums red just as an ordinary
person walking at the standard 3
mph reaches each street corner?
Try it: You'II see. — T.K
Even though competition between
the nonprofit and for - profit sectors
is a growing concern, the Citizens
League Tax Exempt Committee
recently learned that a nonprofit
has been formed to help for - profit
entrepreneurs identify areas tradi-
tionally served by nonprofits that
are potentially profitable. — M. L
According to the Conference
Board, public schools have be-
come the major priority in com-
munity affairs for business firms,
edging out local economic devel-
opment. The reason: increasing
worry over the quality of future
workers. — CJ.
Help Canterbury
Paull;' London, publisher and
general nianuger, West Central
Tribune, in Jun 25 issue
Out of 24 states who offer parinui-
tuel betting, only Wyoming and
Minnesota take so much out of the
amount wagered. . . l think the
state will gain a lot more revenue
ultimately by reducing their share
of the betting purse. For, no matter
what the percentage is, if it falls to
little or nothing, there will no
longer be any revenue from the
horse racing industry. And that's
exactly what it is — an industry.
February 4, 1988
Mr. Ery Lichten
Past President
Minneapolis Glass Company
14600 28th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Lichten:
WPM
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
I called you the other day in an effort to discuss your January 28, 1988 letter to
Mayor Schneider. I have discussed this matter with Building Official Joe Ryan and I
have carefully reviewed all of the documentation regarding the Advance Machine Company
project.
I find that your letter outlines circumstances that can help us serve developers and
general contractors in the future. I understand that you were the subcontractor for
glazing work. The information in your letter was not as complete as it could have been
in terms of the interpretation of the Building Code. This is important, in my view,
because you were involved in several discussions with Mr. Ryan and with the representa-
tives of Advance Machine Company.
The record is quite clear that the City did approve an alternative to the design
originally proposed when an application for a Building Permit was submitted. We deal
with architects and general contractors at the initial stages, and rulings as to Code
compliance are often resolved then, before work commences.
The problem in this case is that you, or some other party, installed a stair rail that
was not consistent with the rail called for on the approved plans. We have clear
documentation from the architect for this project as to what was to be done. I was
involved in discussions with representatives from Advance Machine who agreed to install
a rail that conformed with the Code.
It seems to me that someone made a change in the specifications without respect to the
approved plans which had been revised once, at the request of the owners' architect.
Finally, Building Official Joe Ryan indicated that if the State Building Code Division
approved the design you proposed, he would concur with it. In fact, he received a
letter from the State Building Code Division stating your design was not within the
intent of the State Building Code.
We strive to be as flexible as possible within the requirements of the State Building
Code and the dictates of common sense. We must, however, proceed with good faith
efforts by architects and general contractors who are the responsible parties preparing
and submitting the plans and drawing the permits. Field changes without proper author-
ization can result in expensive corrective actions.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559 -2800
Page two
Mr. Ery Lichten
February 4, 1988
We intend to make sure our permit process includes notices to general contractors and
architects that the work performed on the site should be that reflected in the approved
plans. No field changes should be made without specific authorization of the Building
Official.
I hear from many contractors as well, and they have been generally complimentary of our
Building Inspection services because we do strive to make all parties aware of the
procedures and requirements up front. We hear from other communities in the metropoli-
tan area that they are told they are very rigid and should be more flexible as in
Plymouth. Plymouth for a number of years has had a Plymouth Developers Council which
meets periodically throughout the year, and, among other things, it can serve as a
forum for contractors who have general concerns and problems as they relate to doing
business with the City. I invite you to contact the President of the Developers
Council, Mr. Bob Burger, if you or other contractors feel that this is the case.
The City of Plymouth and other cities had great flexibility prior to 1971 when, at the
request of contractors, the State of Minnesota adopted the Uniform Building Code at the
State level and mandated that that was the code for all municipalities. The discretion
of the local building official is not as broad as you suggest; and, many contractors
find the dilemma between uniformity and total flexibility to be frustrating.
My experience indicates that when all parties are familiar with the code requirements,
and fully discuss proposed development at the planning stage, problems are minimal and
the work gets done in a prompt and profitable manner.
I regret that you had a disagreeable experience and I hope, in the future, you will
find that properly planned work, understood by all parties up front, will result in a
more satisfying experience.
I have attached information developed by Building Official Joe Ryan, at my request, and
I find that it accurately outlines the circumstances in this case. Please let me know
if you wish to discuss this matter further.
Thank you for your letter.
Sincerely,
c2
Blair Tremere, Director
Community Development
BT /gw
cc: City Manager James Willis
Building Official Joe Ryan
Attachments
tyPUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dendent School District 284
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 101 P.O. BOX 660 WAYZATA, MN 55391 -9990 (612) 476 -3100
February 3, 1988
To the Editor:
District 284 homeowners who recently received property tax statements may
have noted increases over the previous year. Depending on both individual
assessed valuation and the municipality of residence, such increases range
from about 2% to 20 %.
This may have come as a surprise to homeowners who were expecting
something less. Because District 284 voters, by referendum, approved a
special levy increment of 3.6 mills last September, it would be only
natural to assume that the increase came primarily as a result of that
authorization.
This is not the case. Most of the increase would have occurred anyway.
More than two thirds of that increase stems from a range of factors
including revaluation of individual properties and initiatives taken by
various governmental units, principally the Minnesota state legislature.
In the latter case, the recent "equity funding" law shifted a substantial
share of the property tax burden from communities in Minnesota with lower
property valuations to suburbs such as Plymouth, Wayzata, and Minnetonka.
While the overall tax increase averaged about 12 mills in our area, it was
even higher in some others.
I offer this information because I know that many citizens are sensitive
about taxes. Since we share that sensitivity I want to reassure our
residents that the school district will seek no more revenue than it needs
and can impose no more taxes than are either authorized by voters or are
brought about by changes in state legislation.
Si rely,
David R. Landswerk
Superintendent of Schools
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conTROL
PRECINCT E
ANOKA
ANDOVER
BETHEL
BLAINE
BURNS TWP.
CHAMPLIN
CIRCLE PINES
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
COLUMBUS TWP.
COON RAPIDS
DAYTON
EAST BETHEL
FRIDLEY
HAM LAKE
HILLTOP
LEXINGTON
UNWOOO TWP.
MAPLE GROVE
MEDICINE LAKE
OAK GROVE TWP.
PLYMOUTH
RAMSEY
ST. FRANCIS
SPRING LAKE PARK
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February 5, 1988
Mr. James Willis, Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
PAUL MC CARRON
MWCC COMMISSIONER
PRECINCT E
571 -7976
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) was
established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1969 to
efficiently collect and treat the wastewater of the
Twin Cities metropolitan area, while preserving and
protecting the environment. The MWCC sewage treatment
plants process a total of 275 million gallons of
wastewater per day for the Twin Cities metropolitan
area.
The Anoka Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of 12
plants in the MWCC system and treats over two and one
half million gallons of wastewater per day for the
cities of Anoka, Champlin and Ramsey. The rest of
the wastewater from Precinct E is conveyed to the
Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Paul
through large interceptor sewer pipes.
As the waste control commissioner representing your
community at the MWCC, I am anxious to convey to you the
status of some of the current MWCC projects and plans
for the future projects which service your community.
Minneapolis East Interceptor Sewer -- under
construction. Essential to service future develop-
ment of northern suburbs.
Anoka Wastewater Treatment Plant Phaseout -- I serve
on this committee. Design phase to begin in 1988.
Champlin, Anoka, Brooklyn Park (CAB) Interceptor
Sewer -- Completed service link for NW suburbs.
February 5, 1988
Page 2
Blaine Interceptor Sewer -- MWCC will coordinate with
Blaine when Blaine determines a schedule for design
and construction.
Contaminated Groundwater Cleanup -- ONAN site located in
Fridley.
Past Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal -- FMC Corporation
site in Fridley.
These topics are addressed in greater detail in the attached
materials. If you have questions regarding the MWCC or
would like for me to present more detailed information at
one of your meetings, please contact me at 571 -7976.
Sincerely,
(2�1'1
Paul McCarron, Commissioner
Precinct E
PM /LS
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=1" - PAUL MC CARRON
METROFOLITAn MWCC COMMISSIONER
L �* conTROL PRECINCT E
comifllOii 571 -7976
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MWCC COMMISSIONER'S BULLETIN
PRECINCT E
MINNEAPOLIS EAST INTERCEPTOR SEWER WILL PROVIDE SERVICE
FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHERN SUBURBS
The northern suburbs will benefit greatly from the
Minneapolis East Interceptor Sewer (MEI) Project being
constructed by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
(MWCC). This large sewer (eight to ten feet in diameter)
will eventually carry the entire sewage flow from the
northern suburbs to MWCC's Metropolitan Wastewater Treat-
ment Plant in St. Paul.
The MEI Sewer Project is the largest
ever undertaken by the MWCC. After
1990, the new sewer will stretch six
Paul to northeast Minneapolis, and p
link to the treatment plant for the
the northern suburban cities. It is
growth of the northern suburbs. It
capacity for future development.
ANOKA PLANT PHASEOUT
tunneling project
its completion in
miles, from St.
rovide the final
sewer lines from
essential to the
will provide sewer
I serve on the Anoka Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase-
out Committee. The design stage of the phaseout of the
Anoka Plant will begin in 1988. The Anoka Plant will
continue operating until wastewater flows exceed the
plant's capacity, and the Minneapolis East Interceptor
Sewer Project is completed. This is expected to occur
around 1990.
CHAMPLIN, ANOKA, BROOKLYN PARK (CAB) INTERCEPTOR SEWER
The CAB Interceptor which runs through Champlin, Anoka,
and Brooklyn Park, was completed about two years ago and
provides needed sewer service for increased development
in the northwestern portion of the precinct. Currently
it serves Champlin and Brooklyn Park with future use
planned for Anoka, Ramsey, Dayton, Andover, parts of
Maple Grove and Plymouth. Anoka and Ramsey will be con-
nected to the CAB Interceptor which will be tied into
the MEI Sewer when the Anoka Wastewater Treatment Plant
is phased out.
BULLETIN - Precinct E
CITY OF BLAINE INTERCEPTOR SEWER
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January, 1988
Page 2
The MWCC will coordinate with the City of Blaine when Blaine
determines a schedule for design and construction of the
Blaine Interceptor Sewer.
CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER CLEANUP -- ONAN SITE IN FRIDLEY
The MWCC has assisted in the cleanup of the contaminated
groundwater at the ONAN site in Fridley by permitting the
contaminated water to be discharged into the MWCC sewer
system. When the flow from this site reached the
Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Paul, it was
treated along with the rest of the wastewater stream.
Recently this groundwater discharge system was shut off.
Reports from consultants and the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency indicate sufficient contaminated water has been
removed to insure groundwater quality.
SOIL AND GROUNDWATER PROBLEMS CAUSED BY PAST IMPROPER
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
The MWCC is cooperating with the cleanup of polluted soil
and groundwater at the FMC Corporation site in Fridley. The
contaminated soil has been placed in a containment vault,
and the water (leachate) which percolates through the con-
taminated soil will be pumped out of the vault for treatment
at the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Paul.
In addition, wells strategically located in the cleanup site
will be pumped to the sewer system to hydraulically contain
the contaminated groundwater. This project is expected to
be operational in 1988.
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February 5. 1988
Mr. Brad Vonch
Securitv Manao_er
Scanticon
3131 Campus Drive
Plvmouth. Minnesota 55441
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SUBJECT: Response to vour letter concerning snowmobile trespassina
Dear Mr. Vonch:
Please be assured that we will continue to respond expeditiously to your snowmo-
bile complaints regardless of how frustrating this tvpe of call may be. I would
encourage you and members of vour staff to assist us in the prosecution of
snowrobile trespassers if you obtain identity of the persons involved or regis-
tration numbers of the snowmobiles.
1 am currently working_ with some representatives of a local snowmobile club that
may be able to help us next .year. It is apparently too late for their clubs to
become involved at this point. In fact. one of the strategies that thev do use
is what you currently mention in your letter. i.e. the placing_ of appropriate
sions indicating "No Snowmobiling ".
1 have no additional recommendations that I can aive you at this time, other than
to re- emphasize that we do need assistance in the prosecution of snowmobilers for
violating Citv ordinance. I prav for an eariv Sprina!
Sincerely.
q - ard J. arlguis
Public Safetv Director
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cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Scanticon
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February 3, 1988
Richard Carlquist
Director of Public Safety /Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Carlquist:
I am writing to you to voice some concerns we have here at
Scanticon - Minneapolis hotel with regards to the snowmobile
activity on our property.
We feel that the safety of our guests and employees is
threatened with local snowmobilers total disregard for
private property. Guest complaints, near car /snowmobile
collisions and deliberant attempts by juveniles cornered
to run down our security persons has left us very
frustrated.
Last Friday, I had a visit by a Plymouth resident wanting
an explanation for our ban on snowmobiling (as we probably
stopped one of his family members). I tried to explain
that this was a hotel and a business, and because of
safety and noise we are going to exercise our right to ban
snowmobilers from our property. His response was he has
been here for fourteen years and we do not have the right
to keep him and his family off. His last words were,
"Just try and catch us! ".
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Richard Carlquist
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February 3, 1988
After some discussion with Prudential Property Management,
the following are further steps we are taking:
1. Strategically placing "No Snowmobiling" signs on
our property.
2. Erecting a temporary reflective snow fence
cutting off access to the highway tunnel (a major
reason for the snowmobiles cutting across our
property, so they may access the undeveloped land
on the west side of 494).
If there are any additional recommendations you can give us, we
would be most appreciative. As we are also sympathetic to
the frustration of your patrol men and women as they are
called out; only to watch the snowmobiler drive away.
Thank you,
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Brad Vonch
Security Manager
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February 3, 1988 _
CITY OF
Mr. Richard Dempsey PLYMOUTR
Dempsey Construction Co.
10415 - 28th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: PARKING OF DUMP TRUCK IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Dear Mr. Dempsey:
A complaint has been received about a dump truck registered to you with a
gross vehicle weight of 21,000 pounds being parked within a residential
district in the vicinity of 10400 - 28th Avenue North.
Plymouth Zoning Ordinance (attached) provides that "off- street parking_ of
trucks or buses with a gross vehicle weight of over 4.5 tons, except for
deliveries and loading in all residential districts, except for the FRD
District, shall be prohibited.#
This requirement is intended to protect the rights of residents who purchase
homes with the expectation that businesses requiring storage and use of
construction type equipment will not be operated from other neighborhood
households.
I note that in the telephone book, your home address is listed as the
offices for Dempsey Construction Company. If a business is operated from
your home, a Conditional Use Permit would be required. It is not entirely
clear whether the ordinance would allow the Conditional Use Permit.
It is the City's desire to resolve this matter cooperatively. Please do not
park this truck or any other construction equipment in residential districts
within the City in accordance with the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. Your
voluntary actions will avoid any necessity for the City to pursue legal
remedies.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Sincere
Frank oyles
Assistant City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559 -2800
Jan. 22, 1988
City of Plymouth
Attn: James G. Willis
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
I am writing this letter to ask if the City of Plymouth has an
ordinance concerning the types of vehicles that can be parked on
the streets in a residential area.
We have lived in our home for two years and each day and on the
weekends there is a dumptruck parked in front of our house.
My husband is president of a company and we do a lot of enter-
taining. Our guests never fail to comment on the dump truck being
the first thing they see as they drive up to our home.
We have asked the owner of the truck, Richard Dempsey of the
Dempsey Construction Co., to please move the truck. He will move
it for a day or two and then it seems to find its way back to the
same resting place.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely yours,
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CITY OF
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Mr. & Mrs.
Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: TRUCK PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Dear Mr. & Mrs.
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Attached for you information is a letter which I sent to Mr. Dempsey askinq
him to voluntarily remove his truck from the residential district. I hope
that we will be able to resolve this matter cooperatively. If you observe
the truck after two weeks from receipt of this letter, please call me.
Sincerely
Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH NIINNES07A 55447 TELEPHONE (6121 559 -2800
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ST PAUL DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
1135 U.S. POST OFFICE i CUSTOM HOUSE
nST. P7ALIL. MINNESOTA, /56101.1179
MEPLY TO
ATTENTION OF r /
Construction- Operations
Regulatory Functions r / -7 _ // 5 1 �
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We are enclosing for your information correspondence we
received as a result of our public notice that described your
project.
It is our policy to give you -the opportunity to offer us your
proposed resolution or rebuttal of these comments. You need not
make any response. Hovever. any response should be sent to this
office so that potential resolutions or rebuttals can be considered
in our final evaluation. If we receive no response within 15 days
of this letter. we will presume that no response is intended.
In the interim. we will continue to process your a�iplication. /
If you have any questions, please write or call 1Y n r, /c 5:� r /'/c cI t/
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Enclosure Ben A. Wopat
��✓ Jn�! Chief. Regulatory Functions Branch
Construction - Operations Division
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CENCS 67- 1154 -23
Audubon Response
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one part of this wetland comple.r, resulted in raising water
to higher - than- anticipated levels elsewhere, resulting in
the lawsuit cited in the application. Given this project's
Proximity to exist-ing homes, we believe the city should
proceed very cautiously before undertaking any further
modifications.
In addition, the interrelated nature. of wetland hydrology
would seem to warrant a comprehensive approach to
development in this area. The City should submit a plan for
management of the entire 40 -acre wetland parcel, including
those cites identified in this application as "future Medina
Road" and "limited bccsiness,
Sincerely
David St.anps, Conservation Chair
16 Upton Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612 -374 - 3604
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Colonel Joseph Briggs,
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1135 U.S. Post Office.
St. Paul, MN. 55101
Dear Colonel Briggs:
C'( N!1,!1' IFE of th•.
27 January 1988
This letter is to state our response to Public Notice CENCS-
CO -RF <a7- 1254 -23) -- an application by the City of
Plymouth to fill 5.15 acres of wetlands as part of a
proposed housing project.
The Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis recc.ommends denial of
Chia permit.. Not only would a 5 -acre fill on this quality
wetland result in a loss of wildlife habitat, it could
impair the ability of this wetland to serve as a natural
water storage and retention area -- a crucial function for
a we.t.land lying within the watershed of a major metropolitan
waterway.
Audubon believes that. the mitigation proposed by the
applicant is inadequate; the small wet. area cited in the
application does not provide comparable wetland habitat.
The fact. that the City is suggesting that this st.ormwater
retention area -- itself the result of wetland alteration
-- he considered as mitigation to a subsequent alteration
suggests that the applicant misunderstands the very concept
of mitigation.
Finally, the applicant's previous experience appears to cast
some question as to its understanding of the hydrology pf
this wetland. The legal record shows that modifications to
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February 10, 1988
Ms. Mary B. Moreira
3048 Kyle Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
SUBJECT: PARKING TICKET
Dear Ms. Moreira:
It is unfortunate that you received a ticket. According to the police
report, the front of your vehicle was within 2 -112 feet from the handicap
sign. Since the signs are centered in the 12 foot stall, your car was 3 -1/2
feet into the handicapped stall. This would have made it impossible for a
handicapped individual to have used this stall.
You are correct, our police officers are attempting to enforce handicapped
and fire lane parking laws in accordance with state statute. The statute is
clear and therefore, there is little latitude for interpretation to the
police officer.
For your information, we have had problems at Holiday Plus with blockage of
fire lanes and handicapped stalls. Accordingly, our officers have been
asked by Holiday Plus to aggressively enforce these matters.
I can assure you that we will share your letter with the officer involved so
that he is aware of your concerns. I have no authority to second guess the
officer's action. Police officers are required to make Judgments in the
course of their day to day work.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Feedback such as
yours, helps us to provide high quality public services to individuals
living, working or visiting our community.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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It is unfortunate that you received a ticket. According to the police
report, the front of your vehicle was within 2 -112 feet from the handicap
sign. Since the signs are centered in the 12 foot stall, your car was 3 -1/2
feet into the handicapped stall. This would have made it impossible for a
handicapped individual to have used this stall.
You are correct, our police officers are attempting to enforce handicapped
and fire lane parking laws in accordance with state statute. The statute is
clear and therefore, there is little latitude for interpretation to the
police officer.
For your information, we have had problems at Holiday Plus with blockage of
fire lanes and handicapped stalls. Accordingly, our officers have been
asked by Holiday Plus to aggressively enforce these matters.
I can assure you that we will share your letter with the officer involved so
that he is aware of your concerns. I have no authority to second guess the
officer's action. Police officers are required to make Judgments in the
course of their day to day work.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Feedback such as
yours, helps us to provide high quality public services to individuals
living, working or visiting our community.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Mayor
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Mr, James Willis
City Manager
Plymouth City Offices
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Willis:
Caliber Development would like to take this time to let you know that we have
appreciated the cooperation and direction of the City of Plymouth in making
the Parkers Lake Business Center a success.
Caliber Development would like you to know that the people at the City of
Plymouth are doing an outstanding job and bring an excellent, positive attitude
to the team. Hopefully, this letter of recognition will make its way to some of
the people who assisted us.
Al Cottingham
Bob Fasching
Bob Johnson
Don Kilian
Jim Kolstad
Valetta Krisko
Mike Kulczyk
Scott McLellan
Kevin Mealhouse
Fred Moore
Carolyn Racine
Sharon Reisinger
Joe Ryan
Stan Scofield
Diane Sweeney
Grace Wineman
Sincerely,
RtI-k Scht I(It
Cons ction S rinten ent
Jo
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15000 3rd Avenue Plynuxuh, \1\ 5� ELI (612)-i-5-23A5
CITY Or
PLYMOUTH
February 9, 1988
Ms. Kay Bauman
Plymouth Senior Citizen Club
35 Nathan Lane #203
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Kay:
I would like to congratulate you and other members of the
Plymouth Senior Citizens Club for their 2,002 hours of
volunteer work during the past year. Please pass along my
congratulations and thank you's to all members of the Club
that have contributed to making the Care and Share Committee
an outstanding group effort.
Nineteen eighty -seven was outstanding, and I'm sure that
1988 will be even better. If I can be of help in any way,
please let me know.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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cc: City Manager
cc: Melinda Kohrt
340-_ PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612 559 28;,-_'