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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-17-1994Y NOVEMBER 17, 1994 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER: NOVEMBER 21 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers NOVEMBER 28 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Public Safety Training Room Ward 2 Candidate Interviews ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- NOVEMBER 30 7:00 P.M. CITY BUDGETS PUBLIC HEARING City Council Chambers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - -- 3. LMC POLICY ADOPTION CONFERENCE -- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18. The League of Minnesota Cities 1995 Policy Adoption Conference will be held at the Northwest Inn in Brooklyn Park beginning at 8:30 a.m. Mayor Joy Tierney has registered to attend. 4. FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE -- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 6:00 P.M., Public Safety Library. 5. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. 6. METROPOLITAN' COUNCIL -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1. A public hearing on the proposed 1995 capital budget and long range capital improvement program of the Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services will be held in the Council Chambers, Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth Street, St. Paul, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (M -6) 7. SCHOOL DISTRICT 270 BOARD OF EDUCATION -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1. The Annual Appreciation Meeting for Community Leaders will be held in the second -floor "library" at Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, from 5:30 to 7 p. m. (M -7) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO November 21, 1994 Page 2 8. WRIGHT- HENNEPIN COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION -- A VIP reception will be held at the new Rockford Operations Center in Rockford, beginning at 4:30 p.m., with a VIP open house ceremony scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (M -8) i 9. METRO MEETINGS - - -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council and its advisory commissions is attached. (M -9) 10. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M -10) 1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/Industrial/Public and Use Types. (I -la) b. Project Status Report from the City Engineer containing status reports provided by various consultants performing engineering services in the City. Also included is the monthly Erosion Control Report for all active developments. (1 -1b) 2. MINUTES: a. Plymouth Human Rights Commission meeting of November 10, 1994. 3. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to the Mayor from Plymouth'resident Charlie Lindgren, thanking the Council for deciding in favor of a pedestrian controlled crosslight on Northwest Boulevard near the Bass Lake Playfield. (I- 3a) b. Letter to Associate Planner John Keho from Plymouth resident Mona Domaas, asking for the City to consider placement of a park on the water tower site on the north side of Schmidt Lake Road. (I- 3b) c. Letter to the City offices from Plymouth resident Monroe Levie, inquiring what efforts are being made on the local level to cut government spending. The response from Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert is attached. (I -3c) i d. Letter to Park & Recreation Director Eric Blank from Plymouth residents Lynn and Steve Japs, requesting consideration for a children's park/playground in northwest Plymouth. (1 -3d) Dwight Johnson City Manager Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future Wastewater Services METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED 1995 CAPITAL BUDGET and LONG RANGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM of METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WASTEWATER SERVICES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1994 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Review copies of the proposed budget are available at the Wastewater Services Central Offices, 6th Floor, Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and offer comments. People may register at the door to speak. Upon request, the Council will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be received by November 23, 1994, by calling 229 -2129 or 229 -3360 (TDD). Questions should be referred to Pauline Langsdorf at 229 -2100. Written comments must be received by November 23,1994, and should be sent to Helen Boyer, MCWS General Manager, at the address above. 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1634 (612) 222 -8423 Fax 229 -2183 TDD /= 229 -3760 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1001 HIGHWAY 7 HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55305 -4723 "Passion for Learning... Learning for Life" HOPKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT MICHAEL L. KREMER, Ph.D. Superintendent 612/988 -4021 Fax 612/988 -4020 rte- November 9, 1994 Ms. Joy Tierney, Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. Tierney: On behalf of the District 270' Board of Education, I would like to invite you to attend the Annual Appreciation Meeting for Community Leaders from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 1994. This meeting will be held in the second -floor "Library" at Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins. The agenda for the evening is as follows: 5:30 - 6 p.m. Reception (light snack provided) 6:00 - 7 p.m. School Board /Community Leaders Meeting Hopkins School District has experienced some exciting successes this past year, and we would like to share them with you. In addition, we would like to touch upon some of the major challenges ahead. There will also be an opportunity for open discussion to increase awareness of common concerns as well as areas needing attention. You are also welcome to attend the Truth -in- Taxation Hearing at 7 p.m., and /or the School Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. ' Thank you for your continuing support of quality education. We look forward to seeing you on December 1. Please RSVP by calling Cindi Tonn at 988 -4076. i Sincerely, 1 Michael L. Kremer, Ph.D. Superintendent MLK /ct i AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER Ate Wright- Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association P.O. Box 330 • Rockford • MN 55373-0330 November 10, 1994 President Alvin E. Heinz Rogers,MN The Honorable Mayor Joy Tierney Vice President City of Plymouth Dale E Jans 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Chris A. Lantlo Afinandale,MN Plymouth MN 55447 Secretary Treasurer Dear Mayor Tierney: E.S. Knickerbocker Wright - Hennepin Electric and Security cordially invites you and your guest to attend Annandale,MN a VIP reception at Wright - Hennepin's new Rockford Operations Center (ROC) in Maple Plain,MN Rockford, Minnesota, on Thursday, December 1st beginning at 4:30 p.m. Please Directors extend to your colleagues on the City Council this invitation. A VIP open house Byron C. Gustafson ceremony is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Buffalo,MN David P. Larson Howard L. Ellis Wright - Hennepin is proud of this project as the board of directors and employees Buffalo,MN have helped design the many features that make this facility unique. Wright - Dale E Jans Hennepin offers many value added services that may be of interest to you, your Buffalo,MN family and colleagues. As part of your tour we will be guiding you through our Thomas Mach state -of -the -art dispatching and monitoring center. Enclosed for your convenience Maple Grove,MN please find a map explaining how to get to ROC. Sandra Hunz Maple Plain,MN We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening. Frank Larkin Corcor an,MN Cooperatively ours P Y Y General Manager David P. Larson Buffalo,MN David P. Larson General Manager DPL: jac Enclosure Metro 477 -3000 • Toll Free 1- 800 -WHE -COOP • Maple Lake 963 -3131 • 24 -Hour Fax (612) 477 -3054 Ul TO ST. CLOUD— (u C_ 3 MISSISSIPPI RIVE TO ST. 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FORM 105 SS DOWNTOWN 394 MINNEAPOLIS SSTOWN 62 IMSr.I..pal� 3 IM.-p —1 , AIRPORT .� L4 A0. 494 WEST 3 In METRO MEETINGS t A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and four regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, 'and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed Questions about meetings shopld�be.directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also available on the Ketfd Information -Line at 229 -3780. / I— .` DATE: November 10, 1994 WEEK OF: November 14 -November 18, 1994 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Metropolitan Radio Systems Planning Committee Legislative Work Group - Monday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m., Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Offices, 2099 University Ave., St. Paul. The group will consider. continued review of 1117 legislative draft; a review of additional legislative elements on local planning and finance; and using video to promote system. Community Development Committee - Monday, Nov. 14, Noon, Room I.A. The committee will consider: a. planning assistance loan application for cities of Elko and New Market; Grey Cloud Island Park master plan; 1996 legislative issue paper on $7 million regional park operations and maintenance appropriation request; HomeChoice program budget amendment and request for proposals; Cottage Grove comprehensive plan amendment; Regional Blueprint implementation - work plan for redevelopment and reinvestment activities including polluted sites; Morrison Study on housing rehabilitation; and other business. Minority Issues Advisory Committee. - Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider the proposed 1995 Council budget and work program and other business. Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider: Mn/DOT Oct. 19 letter from C. Siggerud and P. Murphy; TAB letter of Oct. 25 to agencies; draft AED (summary) MSP International Airport comprehensive plan; project solicitation for enhancements, bridge and safety projects; Minnesota state transportation plan; Ruth Franklin service recognition; and other business. Environment Committee - Wednesday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m., Room IA. The committee will consider: the Elm Creek interceptor; Southeast regional wastewater treatment plant; Wastewater Services capital budget and capital improvement program; settlement of Union Scrap III superfund matter; and other business. Public Information Meeting by Wastewater Services - Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Waconia City Hall,• 109 South Elm St., Waconia. Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services will present information and seek community feedback regarding the Waconia Interceptor Project. Audit Committee - Thursday, Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider: introduction of assistant counsel; reorganization status update; information on Office of State Auditor annual audit plan; Metropolitan Council Transit Operations overview and internal auditor activity report; Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services overview and internal auditor activity report; and other business. Finance Committee - Thursday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m., Room 2A. (The last hour of this meeting will be . closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.705, Subdivision la (1992) to discuss labor negotiation issues). The committee will consider: the personnel report for Oct: 1994; Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association for selection of retention level; approval of financial advisor contract; approval of Council's participation in grant proposal to Minnesota Board on Government Innovation and Cooperation; an update on Target Center; third quarter budget report; investment report; and other business. The last hour of the meeting will closed to discuss labor negotiations. Beltline Interceptor Reconveya n ce Study Group Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood. Airport Contingency Planning Committee - Friday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m., Room 2A. TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 21 - NOVEMBER 25, 1994 Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m., Chambers. Transportation Committee - Wednesday, Nov. 23, 4 p.m., Chambers. TYUNKSGIVING HOLIDAY - Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25. Council offices are closed. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 291 -6447, (TDD 291 - 0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229 -3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings. METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m, Room IA. The commission will consider: the North Mississippi regional park development $27,000 grant increase to Anoka County; a request for $221,000 reimbursement consideration for municipal sewer system hook -ups of Holland and Jensen Lake picnic areas in Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Dakota County; review of Rum River Central Regional Park master plan, Anoka County; briefing on rock slide closure of West River Road Parkway from the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board; and other business. Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. Meeting times and agenda must occasionally be changed. To verify meeting schedules or agenda items, call 291 -6363. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION Commission Meeting - Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m., Commission office conference room. The commission will consider approval of a parking agreement with the Mall of America for parking at the Met Center site; a resolution adopting the proposed 1995 budget; and four resolutions of appreciation for MSFC staff members. The commission will also hear a report from the Marketing Committee and an update on the Target Center. An executive session will also be held in order to discuss pending litigation regarding investment matters. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415. All meetings are held in the Commission office conference room, unless noted otherwise. Meeting times and agendas occasionally must be changed. To verify meeting schedules and agenda items, please call Tamra Sharp, 335 -3310. r � OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 1994 Sunday ... Tuesday _. .- y Thursday Friday Saturday October S M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 - S ✓ City Center Customer Count - er Open for Absentee Voting 10 am. - 3 p.m. 6:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCII MEETING -Pub. Safety Trainin Room 7:00 PM WATER QUALITY COM- MITTEE - Pub.SaklyLibrary 7:30 PM CITY ATTORNEY INTER- VIEWS -Pub. Safety True Rm 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION - Council Chambers 5:00 PM OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE - Council ConE Room 6:00 PM CITY ATTOR- NEY INTERVIEWS - Pub. Safety Trng Rm 6 7 8 ® State General Election - Polls open 7 a.m. - close 8 p.m. 9 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMIS- SION - Council Chambers 10 7:00 PM PRAC - Pub. Safety Tmg Rm 11 Veterans Day - City Offices Closed 12 7:00 PM COUNCIL MEET , ING - Couri&chairiberT City Center Customer Count er Open forAbsentee Voting - 8 am. - 7p.m. 7:30 PM[ HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -Pub. Safety Library 13 14 6:30.PM COUNCIL -`" . M " STUDY SESSION Pub.' Safety Trn$g RooifP", r„ ' 15 7:00 PM BOARD OF ZONING - Pub. Safety Library 16 7:00 PM HRA - Pub. Safety Tmg Rm 17 18 19 a 7:00 PM PACT - Pub. Safety Library 20 21 7:00 PM.COUNCIMEET `_ ING - Council Chambers 22 6:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMIT- TEE - Pub. Safety Library 23 24 25 26 Thanks 'vin Holida - City0frices Closed 27 28 - 29 30 December S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 s 6 7 s 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Is 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6:30 PM SPECIAL COUN -" ICILMEETING= ;Pub;,: Safety Tra. R.Ai g Room" Hanukkah 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMIS- SION -Council Chambers 7:00 PM CTI'1' BUDGETS ;: PUBLIC HEARING. : - "" COtlncil Chambers °. `° _ :' 11/17/94 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS December 1994 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday November 94 January 95 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 Thursday 1 Friday 2 Saturday 3 4- 5-- - 7:00 PM COUNCIL MEET ING -'Council Chambers 6 - - -- QUAY PM WATER QUA ITY COMMITTEE - Pub. Safety Library 7 7:00 7:00 PM CITY BUDGETS PUBLIC HEARING (Reconvene) - Council Chambers 8 7:00 PM PRAC - Pub. Safety Trng Rm 9 - - -- - 10 7:00 PM CHARTER CO- MMISSION - Pub. Safety Training Room 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION-Pub. Safety Library 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM BOARD OF ZONING - Pub. Safety Trng Rm 7:00 PM PLANNING COM- MISSION - Council Chambers 17:00 PM BRA - Pub. Safety Trng Rm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM'COUNCIL MEET _ ING "Council Chambers 7:00 PM PACT - Pub. Safety Library Winter begins 25 Christmas 26 27 28 29 30 31 City Offices Closed 6:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMIT- TEE - Pub. Safety Library 7:00 PM PLANNING COM- MISSION - Council Chambers 11/17/94 IM_ 10 City Council Weekly Planner November 13 - 'December 24, 1994 Nov 13 `:� Monday Nov 14 Tuesday Nov 15 Wednesday Nov 16 Thursday Nov 17 Friday Nov 18 8:30 AM LMC Policy Adoption Conf. . . Nov 19 6:S6 PM COUNCIL a, STUDYSESSION ", Pub Room °`• „` �� ;s 7:000 PM BOARD OF ZONING -Pub. SafetyLib>ary 7:00 PM HRA - Pub. Safety Tmg Rm 7:00PMPACT -Pub. Safety Library Nov 20 Nov 21 7:00 PM,COUNCH. � " MEETING - Council' Cliambera^ •'; -° Nov 22 6:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMM- ITTEE- Pub.Safety Library Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26 Thanksrlsinr Holida CUv Offices Closed Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec I Dec 2 Dec 3 6:30 PM SPECIAL • r COUNCII MEET= ING - Prib: Safety; • ;; Training.Room ' •: Hanu 17.00PMPLANNING COMMISSION - Council Chambers 7 :00 PM CITY BUDG- ETS PUBLIC BEAR- ING- Council `Chambers" - " District 270 Comm Leaden Appreciation Mtg - 5:30 - 7 .m Metro Council Westewa- ter Services - Pub. 6:00 .m Wright -Henn. Electric Open House - 4:30 p.m Dec 4 Dec 5 7 :00 PM COUNCIL % MEETING - .Co,QI Chambers ^ Dec 6 7:00 PM WATER QUALITY COMMIT- TEE - Pub. Safety • Library Dec 7 7:00 PM CITY BUDG- ETS PUBLIC HEAR- ING (Reconvene) - Council Chambers Dec 8 7:00 PM PRAC - Pub. Safe Tru Rm Dec 9 Dec 10 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMIS. SION - Pub. Safety Library 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION - Pub. Safety Training Room Dec 11 Dec 12 Dec 13 7:OOPMBOARDOF ZONING -Pub. Safety TrngRm Dec 14 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION- Couocilcbambers Dec 15 7:00 PMHRA -Pub. SafetyTrngRm Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 19 7 -io PM COUNCIL, ` MEETING = Connell, Cliatnbers Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 7:00 PM PACT -Pub. Safety Library Winter begins 11/17/94 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 1994 DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER CARLYS SCHANSBERG, DATA INSPECTION /CONTROL BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR COMMERCIALANDUSTRIAL /PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 1994 PERMIT #63895 WAS ISSUED TO R. J. RYAN CONSTRUCTION FOR MINTER WEISMAN ADDITION LOCATED AT 1035 NATHAN LANE NORTH, VALUATION $1,500,000.00. i -r ^ b -a, IAPP2T052938NOV17949411INQ ACTIVITY ' APPLICATION FOR PERMIT PERMIT # 001063895 PERMIT TYPE BU SITE 1035 (BU- BUILDING PL- PLUMBING SI -SIGN) NATHAN LA N - (ME- MECHANICAL WE -WELL MO- MOVING) ZIP 554410000 USE # 0 (GR- GRADING SW -SEWER /WATER) PIN #36 - 118 - 22 - 12 - 0007 LOT 000 BLK 000 SUB /RLS LLS36QQ120007 TRACT APPLICANT IS 2 INSPECTOR NUMBER 79 1. OWNER NAME NATHAN LANE ASSOCIATES ADDRESS 1045 NATHAN LA N NO. 0 CITY PLYMOUTH STATE MN ZIP 554410000 PHONE 5453706 2. CONTRACTOR NAME R J RYAN CONST NO. 1406 ADDRESS 6511 CEDAR AVE S CITY RICHFIELD STATE MN ZIP 554230000 PHONE 8664632 3. OTHER, NAME CITY NO. 0 ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP 0 PHONE 0 GO TO PAGE 2 OF 6@ DATE: November 15, 1994 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager through Fred G. Moore, P.E. , Director of Public Works FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer SUBJECT: PROJECT STATUS REPORT i BACKGROUND: Enclosed are the status reports provided by various consultants performing engineering services in the City. Also attached is the monthly Erosion Control Report for all active developments in Plymouth. Following is a summary of the project status reports received from the four consultants who have active projects with the City of Plymouth. 1. STRGAR - ROSCOE- FAUSCH, INC.: City Project No. 106 - Northwest Boulevard (54th Avenue to 56th Avenue) is complete except for some punch list items. (See Map - B) City Project No. 011 - Northwest Boulevard (45th Avenue to Schmidt Lake Road) and Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Pineview Lane) is complete except for some minor punchlist work. (See Map - C) City Project No. 205 - Northwest Boulevard (Schmidt Lake Road to 54th Avenue ) is complete except for minor punchlist work. (See Map - D) SUBJECT: Project Status Report Page No. 2 City Project No. 031 - County Road 24 and Medina Road is complete through the Phase I portion except for minor punch list work. Phase H construction is proceeding with work on Trunk Highway 55 and boulevard grading on CSAH 24. The paving was completed on CSAH 24 this past week, except for the wear course which will be placed next year, and the roadway was opened to traffic on November 14. (See Map - E) City Project No. 213 - Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Fernbrook Lane( is proceeding and the construction on Schmidt Lake Road is nearly complete. The contractor is now working on Fernbrook Lane north of Schmidt Lake Road and the watermain has been installed and storm sewer work is proceeding as well as the road subgrade. We anticipate Schmidt Lake Road to be opened by November 23, 1994. (See Map - F) City Project No. 037 - Fernbrook Lane (27th Avenue to 34th Avenue) has had the draft Preliminary Engineering report completed and submitted for staff review and comment. In addition, draft Signal Justification reports for proposed signals at Harbor Lane and 27th Avenue have also been submitted. (See Map - GI) City Project No. 309 - 36th Avenue /Lancaster Lane Traffic Signal has had the draft Signal Justification Report completed and submitted to staff for review. (See Map - G2) City Project No. 310 - New County Road 9 (Trunk Highway 55 to Vicksburg lanel has recently commenced with the clearing operations and some minor modifications to the plans have been made in order to save additional trees. The contractor, C.S. McCrossan, anticipates continuing grading operations as long as the weather allows. (See Map - G3) City Proiect No. 316 - Schmidt Lake Road EAW /Alignment Studv (Vicksbur Lane to Peony Lane) was discussed at a City Council Study Session on November 14, 1994 with the City Council electing to proceed with the northern alignment alternative. (See Map G4) SUBJECT: Project Status Report Page No. 3 City Project No 406 - Trunk Highway 55 North Frontage Road and South Shore Drive is proceeding with final work on the roadway and the retaining wall and fence work will now commence. We anticipate this year's construction to be completed by November 23, 1994. (See Map - G5) City Project No. 310 - New Traffic Signal at New County Road 9 /Relocated County Road 24 /Trunk Highway 55 is proceeding and the City Council has approved the agreement with MnDOT for cost sharing of this signal installation. Final plan revisions have been completed and a letting date will be set once the agreement process has reached the appropriate stage. (See Map -G3) City Project No. 415 - Westbranch 3rd Addition (east of Dunkirk Lane and north of proposed County Road 91 was approved for the preparation of the Preliminary Engineering Report at the City Council meeting of October 17, 1994. A financial guarantee was recently received from Orrin Thompson Homes guaranteeing the payment for the engineering necessary to prepare the construction plans and specifications. (See Map N -1) City Project No. 417 - 1995 Trail Improvements is on hold pending further staff direction. j (See Map N -2) A pedestrian crossing study for Bass Lake Playfields at 55th and Northwest Boulevard was recently completed. t 2. • BONESTROO, ROSENE ANDERLIK AND ASSOCIATES, INC.: City Project No. 906 - Medina Road Trunk Watermain Improvements (between Vicksburg Lane and Dunkirk Lane l is currently on hold pending a determination on the location of Medina Road in this area. The plans and specifications are approximately 80% complete. (See Map - L) City Project No. 907 - Yi1cksburg Lane, Schmidt Lake Road and Fernbrook Lane Street and Utility Improvements is complete through the Phase I portion including the preparation of a punch list. The remaining work and bituminous wearing course for the roadway and bike path will be done in 1995. The completion date for the project is July 1, 1995. Phase II of this project, which extends Schmidt Lake westerly from Fernbrook Lane to Vicksburg Lane, has had a draft preliminary report prepared and submitted to staff for review. i (See Map - M) - 1 SUBJECT: Project Status Report Page No. 4 City Project No. 909 - Well No. 11 Pump House (South of County Road 9 and east of Zachary Lane) is complete except for some minor items. The final pay request has been forwarded to the City and it is expected that the project could soon be closed out. (See Map - M -1) City Project No. 214 - Xenium Lane Street and Utility Improvements (Xenium Lane to Northwest Boulevard south of County Road 9) was considered by the City Council at the September 19 meeting and authorization was given to proceed with condemnation. City staff will continue to work with developers interested in this area. (See Map - N) City Project No. 308 - Dunkirk Lane Street and Utih� Improvements (Old Rockford Road to New County Road 9) is complete except for the wearing course which will be done in 1995. A punch list inspection has been completed for the work done in 1994. (See Map - 02) City Project No. 311 - Fernbrook Lane Watermain Improvements (County Road 6 to Luce Line Trail), Lake Camelot (County Road 47 to Maple Grove city limits). County Road 9 - Raw waterline (Well No. 11 to Zachary Water Treatment Plant) is complete except for some minor punch list work to be completed this month. When this work is finished, a final pay request will be forwarded to the City so the project can be closed out. (See Map - 03) City Project No. 601 - 26th Avenue Street Improvements (Kilmer Lane to Medicine Ridge Road) has had the final plans completed and submitted to City staff. Following the necessary negotiations for easements required, approval of the final plans and setting of a bid date will be requested of the City Council. (See Map - 04) City Project No. 212 - 3 Million Gallon Hollydale Water Tower (Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane) had the Preliminary Report accepted at the September 20, 1993 City Council meeting and the Council directed staff to set up a public meeting on this project. (See Map - 05) J�- hb SUBJECT: Project Status Report Page No. 5 3. RUST ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE: City Project No. 206 - Bridlewood Farm 2nd Addition Street and Utility Improvements (south of Medina Road between Yellowstone and Urbandale Lanes) is substantially complete and a final inspection was conducted on June 22 with the City's inspector, the contractor's superintendent, and Rust Environment and Infrastructure's project manager. Punch list items were found to be satisfactorily completed and following receipt of the contractor's necessary documentation, final payment will be requested. (See Map - Q) City Project No. 304 - Bridlewood Farm 3rd Addition Street and Utility Improvements (south of Medina Road along Yellowstone Lane and 37th Avenue ) is nearing completion and the wear course was placed on October 15. Repair of punch list items is proceeding and survey information is being collected in order to complete the record drawings within the forthcoming month. 4. SHORT - ELLIOTT- HENDRICKSON, INC.: 5. (See Map - Ql) City Project No. 301 - 1993 Street Reconstruction Program is being prepared for final payment as nearly all punch list items have been completed. (See Map - V) City Project No. 401 - 1994 Street Reconstruction Program has been divided between the City Engineering Design Team and SEH's Design Team to be called Part I (City Design Team) and Part H (SEH Design Team). The Part I portion of this program is complete except for minor punch list work. Part II of the Reconstruction Program which includes Vicksburg Lane from Schmidt Lake Road to County Road 47 was opened to traffic this past month and final cleanup and punch list work will be completed soon. (See Map - R) i 113E APPROVED PAYMENTS LISTING is attached as Report No. 111 for your information. J:- / SUBJECT: - Project Status Report Page No. 6 6. THE MONTHLY EROSION CONTROL STATUS REPORT is attached for your information. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. attachments: Status Reports Approved Payments Listing Map f-- I W P E - CITY OF , SCALE OF MILES PLPLYMOUTH- /A � �• tltlEi1 E11tI1111i111IlIlilI11: 811! IlgHll $II &IIIl11111111111111111111 HIM 1!!!If1111111111111111 1 � i IF 1� •-� ,� owl, 1; k M79 0 NA V � ii s� w•.� 1 ! ♦ 9 Y • {Y. {41 N � �..�..1 r �� j � � itrL•:, j ...Y. ✓` .di {1 , �nc. APPROVE PAYMENTS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FROM 10/17/94 TO 11/14/94 REPORT NO. 111 7 Schmidt Lake Road C.S. McCrossan Const., Inc. 213 10/11/94 10/12/94 174,772.48 2 CSAH 24/Medina Road - Phase II C.S. McCrossan Const., Inc. 031 10/12/94 11/12/94 270,525.42 6 Dunkirk Lane - Utility & Street S. M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. 308 10/13/94 10/13/94 24,769.78 2 1994 Street Reconstruction Part II N.W. Asphalt, Inc. 401 10/14/94 10/14/94 456,909.74 2 T.H. 55 North Frontage Road/ Hardrives, Inc. 406 10/17/94 10/18/94 42,800.73 South Shore Drive 7 '` Fernbrook Lane, Maple Grove Annandale Contracting, Inc. 311, 110, 10/19/94 10/27/94 40,991.17 Connection, Well No. 11 & 909, & Vicksburg Lane /Schmidt Lake 907 Road Fernbrook Lane Wtrmn & St. Imp. 4 NW -17 Sanitary Sewer Ryan Contracting, Inc. 040 11/8/94 11/8/94 34,000 2 1994 Street Reconstruction - Part 2 Master Asphalt Company 401 11/9/94 11/14/94 134,124.91 3 CSAH 24 /Medina Road - Phase II C.S. McCrossan Const., Inc. 031 11/9/94 11/14/94 447,363.07 12 NW Blvd. /Schmidt Lake Rd. Shafer Contr. Co., Inc. 011 10/11/94 10/12/94 69,310.26 DATE: November 15, 1994 TO: Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer FROM: NJ Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL STATUS REPORT Erosion control efforts have continued this past month with two penalty fines totaling $300 that the City collected from two developers for dirty streets. Attached is the updated Street Cleaning Status Report dated October 17, 1994. The Bassett Creek Watershed conducted their inspections on October 7, 1994. Of the 47 active construction sites they visited, 30 were found to be in compliance with erosion control practices and 17 sites were found to be in violation. The vast majority of the violations referred to sand and silt on the street. All violators have been notified to correct the existing problem with their subject development. attachment cc: - Fred G. Moore 1994 STREET CLEANING PENALTIES Revised: 11/15/94 1 :........................................... ... ...... .... ....... ..... .. .... .. ....... ..: ..... .... ... ........... ..:.............- Autumn Hills .. :.... Dave Henners .. ........ :....::. ..... ...... :....:. . 473 -1231 x 69 BassLake Terrace 2nd & 3rd Add. Vern Reynolds May, 3 425 -6442 Bitoerin Chris Censki April, 14 476 -1925 Boulder Crest Dane Swenson or Fritz 473 -8511 Boulder Ridge 2nd & 3rd Betsy Krutzig June, 24 July, 25 559 -3271 Bridlewood Farm Jeff Franc 478 -9848 March, 30 Bill Pritchard 544 -7333 Camelot Overlook Jack Menkveld or August, 15 Ken Gust 786 -6000 Cavan Meadows Chuck Differud/Tony Eiden 550 -7633 Courtyards of French Creek David Newman Aug. 8 757 -2926 Curtis Lake John Lino 882 -1112 Eaglewood Dale Runkle June, 17 August, 15 Sept. 16 454 -4663 ext. 121 Fernbrook Woods 2nd Fred Haas 884 -1926 Forster Preserve Tom Graham or Jake Enebak April, 1 May, 26 546 -8216 - Golfview Estates Bernie Barr March, 30 July, 11 559 -0085 Greenwood Ponds Earl Fischer June, 29 473 -0706 Run 1994 STREET CLEANING PENALTIES Revised: 11/15/94 2 473 -1231 x 69 Heritage Woods Estates 2nd Add. Robert Enebak 333 -1307 Holly Creek 1st Craig Scherber June, 14 June, 16 428 -8400 Holly Creek 2nd Craig Scherber July, 13 August, 15 Sept. 27 Oct. 21 428 -8400 Holly Creek 3rd Craig Scherber 428 -8400 Ironhorse Estates Fred Smith 541 -1451 Cindy Elcher 420 -2746 Kimberly Woods Tim Rachel 553 -1824 Kingsview Heights 3rd Paul or Keith Harstad 636 -3751 Lancaster Park Apartments Ken Isaacson 926 -9467 H 926 -9408 North Fork Jack Swedlund 557 -0662 Parker's Lake North 8th,9th, &10th Sandy Williams Sept. 26 trailer # 473 -1406 Parker's Woods Woody Perl June, 27 938-6727 Pine Creek Vicky Siskin May, 26 546 -3592 Pintail Villas Don Jensen 638 -0534 Doug Fiala 452 -1329 Plymouth Green Villas John DeVries April, 20 June, 17 July, 18 August, 11 Sept. 16 550 -1346 1994 STREET CLEANING PENALTIES Revised: 11/15/94 3 ......... . . ............ .............. . .......... ............. ITerry Plymouth Oaks Dahlstrom 557-4571 May, 6 May, 26 Oct. 20 Chuck Dillerud 550-7633 Plymouth Pointe John Peterson 755-9793 April, I April, 6 June, 16 Good Value Homes Ponderosa Woods 3rd A.J. Poppelaars 925-2761 Quail Hollow Homer Thompkins or Pam Backer 627-0823 Rebecca Woods Craig Anderson 473-3976* Rockford Estates Pat Goff September, I Oct. 7 482-0767 Savannah Dave Henners 473-1231 x69 Seven Ponds 5th,6th,&7th Add. Ted Hagen 572-9455 Sugar Hills I st & 2nd Add. Mark Reichel 636-9991 June, 16 Marty Harstad Sunset Valley Homes 2nd Russ Bendickson 545-3132 May, 20 May, 26 Chuck Dillerud 550-7633 Swan Lake South Tom Graham or Jake Enebak April, I May, 20 546-8216 Trenton Ponds Jim Zachman 470-4544 Tricord Sept. 23 Westbranch Bill Pritchard August, 11 (plymouth creek heights) 544-7333 s I � . SRFSTRGAR- ROSCOE- FAUSCH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS TRANSPORTATION ■ CIVIL ■ STRUCTURAL ■ ENVIRONMENTAL ■ PARIUNG MEMORANDUM TO: Fred G. Moore,, P. E. City of Plymouth FROM: Jim Dvorak, P.E. Tim Phenow, P.E. DATE: November 14, 1994 SUBJECT: PROJECT STATUS REPORT The following are brief descriptions of the status of active projects assigned to us: Northwest Boulevard (45th Avenue to Schmidt Lake Road) Schmidt Lake Road_ (Northwest Boulevard to Pineview Lane) City Project No. 011 SRF No. 0901340 The bituminous wearing course has been completed and minor punch list work remains to finish the project. Northwest Boulevard (54th Avenue to 56th Avenue) City Project No. 106 II SRF No. 0911519 I Construction is complete except for punch list work. Northwest Boulevard (Schmidt Lake Road to 54th Avenue) City Project No. 205 SRF No. 0921637 The bridge and roadway were opened to traffic on August 26, 1994. Construction is complete except for minor punch list work. Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 -4443 (612) 475 -0010 FAX (612) 475 -2429 -f- Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 2 - November 14, 1994 County Road 24 and Medina Road City Project No. 031 SRF No. 0921643 Phase I construction is complete except for punch list work. Phase II construction is nearly complete for this year and we anticipate C.S.A.H. 24 to be open to traffic by November 18, 1994. Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Fernbrook Lane) City Project No. 213 SRF No. 0921675 The construction on Schmidt Lake Road for this year is nearly complete. The City's Contractor is now working on Fernbrook Lane north of Schmidt Lake Road. We anticipate Schmidt Lake Road will be open to traffic by November 23, 1994. Fernbrook Lane (27th Avenue to 34th Avenue) City Project No. 037 SRF No. 0921718 This project is on hold pending further staff direction. 36th Avenue /Lancaster Lane Traffic Signal City Project No. 309 SRF No. 0921779 This project is on hold pending further staff direction. New County Road 9 between T.H. 55 and Vicksburg Lane City Project No. 310 SRF No. 0931781 Clearing operations have been completed and some minor revisions to the plans have been made to save additional trees. The Contractor anticipates continuing grading operations this construction season as long as the weather allows. 1- 1I- Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 3 - November 14, 1994 Schmidt Lake Road /Peony Lane Alignment Study SRF No. 0931865 The two alignments proposed for Schmidt Lake Road in November of 1993 have been revisited and a work session with the City Council scheduled for the evening of November 14, 1994. T.H. 55 North Frontage Road and South Shore Drive City Project No. 406 SRF No. 0941991 Work is proceeding on the roadway, retaining wall and fence. We anticipate this year's construction will be completed by November 23, 1994. County Road 9 /County Road 241T.H. 55 Signal SRF No. 0942029 Comments on the plans have been received from Mn /DOT and final revisions have been made. A Contract letting date can be established once the agreement process has reached the appropriate stage. West Branch 3rd Addition City Project No. 415 SRF No. 0942078 The project is on hold pending further staff direction. i 1994 Trail Improvements City Project No. 417 SRF No. 0942080 The project is on hold pending further staff direction. Bass Lake Play Fields Pedestrian Crossing Study SRF No. 0942135 ! i A report has been submitted for staff review. cc: Dan Faulkner, City of Plymouth Dan Campbell, City of Plymouth Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects November 14, 1994 City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Attn: Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner Re: Project Status Report File No. 70 Dear Dan: Bones= Rosen Anderlikand Associates Inc. is an Atriirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer T I J Otto G. Bonestmo, P.E. Robert W. Rosene. P.E.• Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E. Marvin L. Sorvala, P.E. Richard E. Turner. P.E. Glenn R, Cook, P.E. Thomas E. Noyes. P.E. Robert G. Schunk ht. P.E. Susan M. Ebedin, C.P.A. *Senior Consultant Howard A. Sanford, P.E. Keith A. Gordon, PE. Robert R. Pfefferle. PE Richard W. Foster, PE. David O. Loskota. RE Robert C. Russek. A I.A. Jerry A. Bourdon. P.E. Mark A. Hanson. P.E. Michael T. Rautmann, P.E. Ted K. Field. P.E. Thomas R. Anderson. A.I.A. Donald C. Burgardt. PE. Thomas A. Syfko. PE, Frederic J. Stenborg. P.E. Ismael Martinez. RE Michael P. Rau, P.E. Agnes M. Ring. A.I.C.P. Thomas W. Peterson, P.E. Michael C. Lynch. P.E. James R. Maland. P.E. Jerry D. Perusch. P.E. Scott J. Arganek. P.E. Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E. Mark R. Rolfs, P.E. Mark A. Seipp, RE. Gary W. Morten. P.E. Paul J. Gannon. A.I.A. Daniel J. Edgerton, P.E. A. Rick Schmidt. P.E. Philip J. Caswell, P.E. Mark D. Wallis. P.E. Miles B. Jensen, P.E. L. Phillip Gravel. P.E. Karen L. Wiemed. P.E. Gary D. Kristoritz. P.E. Keith R. Yapp. P.E. Douglas J. Benoit P.E. Shawn D. Gustafson, P.E. Cecilto Olivier, P.E. Paul G. Heuer. P.E. John P. Gorder, P.E. Charles A. Erickson Leo M. Pawelsky Harlan M. Olson The following status report has been prepared for all current BRA/City of Plymouth projects. PRELIMINARY REPORTS Project 214 - Xenium Lane Street and Utility Improvements: The City Council has accepted the Preliminary Report for this project and directed the City Staff to proceed with right -of -way acquisition for the roadway. Project 212 - 3 Million Gallon Hollydale Water Tower: The City Council accepted the Preliminary Report at its September 20, 1993 meeting and directed Staff to set up a public meeting on the project. The public meeting has not yet been scheduled. Project 907 - Vicksburg Lane, Schmidt Lake Road and Fernbrook Lane Street and Utility Improvements, Phase 2: This project has been split into two phases. Phase 1 is under construction and includes the improvements on Fernbrook Lane from 45th Avenue to Schmidt Lake Road. A draft Preliminary Report for the entire project has been submitted to the City. Following City Staff review, we will finalize the Preliminary Report for Phase 2 of the project. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Project 601 - 26th Avenue Street Improvements: We have completed the revisions to the final plans and specifications and easement descriptions for the street improvements. We are in the process of obtaining permits and State Aid approval for the construction. The bid date will be determined when all of the easements have been acquired. At that time we will prepare a revised schedule for this project. Medina Road Trunk Water Main Improvements: The plans and specifications for this project are partially complete. The project is currently on hold, 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 612 - 636 -4600 City of Plymouth Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner Page -2- pending receipt of all the necessary easements and rights -of -way. Medina Road Trunk Water Main Improvements: I The plans and specifications for this project are partially complete. pending receipt of all the necessary easements and rights -of -way. ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION PROTECTS November 14, 1994 The project is currently on hold, Project 308 - Dunkirk Lane Street and Utility Improvements - S.M. Hentges: A punch list inspection with the City has been done for the work completed in 1994. The remaining work and bituminous wearing course for the roadway will be done in 1995. The completion date for the project is July 1, 1995. Project 907, Phase 1 - Fernbrook Lane Street and Utility Improvements - Ryan Contracting: A punch list inspection with the City has been done for the work completed in 1994. The remaining work and bituminous wearing course for the roadway and bike path will be done in 1995. The completion date for the project is July 1, 1995. Water Main Improvements: Project 311 - Fernbrook Lane, Project 110 - Maple Grove Connection, Project 909,- Well No. 11 - Annandale Contracting: A punch list inspection with the City has been done and the remaining work should be completed this month. As soon as this work has been completed, the final pay request will be forwarded to the City so that the project could be closed out. Project 909 - Well No. 11 Pumping Facility - Municipal Builders, Inc.: All of the work has been completed except fora couple of minor items. The final pay request has been forwarded to the City and we would expect that the project could be closed out soon. Sincerely, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. �►�wn Shawn D. Gustafson, P.E. cc: OGB MLS GRC RGS JKI DJE ENVIRONMENT& 14M I INFRASTRUCTURE November 9, 1994 Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 -1482 Re: Bridlewood Farm 2nd Addition Improvements City Project No. 206 Status Report No. 29 Dear Mr. Faulkner: RUST Environment & Infrastructure Inc. 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 175 Minneapolis, MN 55441 Tel. (612) 551 -1001 • FAX (612) 551 -2499 The status of the Bridlewood Farm 2nd Addition improvements project has not changed since our status report dated October 6, 1994. We have not had further discussions regarding final payment with the contractor. However, previously Rust E &I did communicate with the contractor regarding final quantities and required documentation. In the forthcoming month we hope to receive the signed final payment request and documentation from the contractor, all of which after review, will be promptly transmitted to the City. If there are any questions or comments regarding the above, please call me at 551 -2427. T c ely, L. Anderson, P.E. File: 42521.334 42521 /LETTERS /S to tus29, ela Quality through teamwork 0 RUUENVIRONMENT& INFRASTRUCTURE RUST Environment & Infrastruaure Inc. 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 175 Minneapolis, MN 55441 Tel. (612) 551 -1001 • FAX (612) 551 -2499 November 9, 1994 Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer City of Plymouth j CO 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 -1482 Re: Bridlewood Farm 3rd Addition Improvements City Project No. 304 Status Report No. 21 Dear Mr. Faulkner: t, Since our previous report dated October 6, 1994, the status of the referenced project is as follows. The City's inspector and Rust E&I had previously met at the project site, and inspected the concrete curb and gutter for defects. Areas in need of repair and replacement were documented and marked at the site, and a list of work was provided to the contractor. Remedial work was begun the week of September 26, 1994, and-was completed the week of October 3, 1994. Structure access casting adjustments were begun late during the week of October 3, .1994. Adjustments were completed on October 12, 1994, and the streets were cleaned by the use of a water truck and power broom equipment. Bituminous wearing course construction was accomplished on Saturday, October 15th. ; i Subsequent to paving, the City's inspector and Rust E &I performed a final inspection of utility structures. A punchlist was prepared and forwarded to the contractor, together with an enumeration of documentation that is required prior to the City considering final payment on the contract. We have communicated with GME, the geotechnical firm retained by the City, to perform relevant testing on the bituminous wearing course mixture. Gradations, extractions, Marshall density tests, and nuclear density tests at the site have been scheduled. Rust E &I has instructed our survey subconsultant to obtain final invert and casting elevations for sanitary sewer structures. In the, upcoming month, we hope to receive that information and complete the record drawings for City rview and approval. It may also be possible to present the final pay estimate to the City for its acquiescence, pending receipt of requisite documentation. Quality through teamwork 0 Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner November 9, 1994 Page 2 If there are any questions or comments regarding the foregoing, please call me at 551 -2427. Sincerely, se, 11Vw-tv ueen . Anderson. P.E. File: 42611.330 42611/LETTERS /Status2l.ela Plymouth Human Rights Commission November 10, 1994 Minutes Present: Claudelle Carruthers, Earl Peterson, Harvey Guttmann, Laurie Levi, Saundra Spigner, Bill Dix, Lisa Memberr, Rebecca Ribich, Assistant City Manager Kat 1 hy Lueckert I Excused: John Kane, Jackie Fraedrich Absent: Laura Tubbs Booth Guests: James Einfelt- Brown, Crystal Human Rights Commission, representing SHARC Mayor Joy Tierney Call to Order Chairman Spigner called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM Approval of Minutes Earl Peterson moved and Claudelle Carruthers seconded a motion to approve the October minutes. The motion carried. Introduction of Guests Chairman Spigner introduced James Einfelt- Brown, representing SHARC, who will participate in the brainstorming session. Chairman Spigner welcomed Mayor Joy Tierney. Old Business League of Women Voters Forum -- Rebecca Ribich reported on her contact with Jennifer Martin of the League of Women Voters. Ms. Ribich stated that the format will be a brief overview of the Plymouth Human Rights Commission, its mission, and its activities, followed by a panel discussion. Two members are needed to participate on the panel. The Commission agreed to appoint these individuals next month. By-Laws- -Kathy Lueckert reported that the City Manager had some suggestions about the By -Laws. These included having the City Council approve any changes to the By -Laws, clarification of Open Meeting Law requirements and grievances, and questions about the expenditure clause. Earl Peterson stated that grievances or mediation resolution by the Commission should be treated as confidential. Kathy Lueckert said that she would check with the City Attorney on that issue. It was moved and seconded to include the change on having any By -Laws changes approved by the City Council. The motion passed. 2S� The Commission had considerable discussion about the expenditure section in the By- Laws. Ms. Lueckert explained that no other commission had a separate budget, or had a section in their By -Laws devoted to expenditures. Most expenses of the City's boards, committees, and commissions are absorbed in departmental budgets. Many commissioners felt that the Human Rights Commission has a different mission, and its actions and expenditures should be accountable to that mission. The Commission also discussed the importance of the identity of the Commission, and that a separate budget would help establish this identity. The Commission decided to leave the expenditure section in the By -Laws, and would be ready to talk with the City Council about this issue when the By -Laws are submitted for approval. Mediation Training -- Plymouth has the largest contingent at the League sponsored Mediation Training. Saundra Spigner, Laurie Levi, Harvey Guttmann, John Kane, and Jackie Fraedrich all are attending and finding the training to be excellent. This training would have cost $300 per person, but because the League has received a grant, it is provided free of charge. Saundra Spigner noted that the State is now aware that Plymouth has received mediation training, and so the HRC should expect to get some referrals. She suggested that a portion of the December meeting be devoted to talking about how these will be handled. District 281 Superintendent Search -- Saundra Spigner stated that District 281 has invited Human Rights Commissions to participate in a phase of the search for a new superintendent. Ms. Spigner will be able to participate in some of them; however, Jackie Fraedrich will be involved in all of the meetings. Information Items Kathy Lueckert explained the handouts in the packets. Bill Dix spoke about a video tape on harassment which is in production in District 279. He will get copies for the HRC to see. New Business The Human Rights Commission brainstormed ideas for the 1995 workplan. The Commission identified several areas into which suggested activities fall. Kathy Lueckert will organize these, and send them out with the minutes. Commission members are asked to prioritize the activities within each category and return them to Kathy Lueckert by Friday, December 2. Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM. November 9, 1994 Ms. Joy Tierney ; City of Plymouth Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Joy: On behalf of myself and my surrounding neighbors I would like to thank you again for deciding in favor of a pedestrian controlled crosslight on Northwest Boulevard near the Basslake Playfield. (Agenda item 8C, option #5.) We also want to thank you for taking the time to consider our initial petition and following through so quickly with a traffic count and formal set of recommendations. Your cooperation and' willingness to listen to the residents was greatly appreciated. Thanks again. Charlie Lindgren 13240 55th Avenue North Phone: 557 -9126 j i �i i ~` V � --5 � �Q November 15, 199 Mr.John Keho Associate Planner 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Keho: Thank you for talking with me briefly letter to apprise you and the Planning our neighborhood has made to obtain a V' today. I am writing this Committee on the efforts connectiveness. I live in Walking Neighborhood Number 17, according to the Comprehensive Plan. Currently, there are no trails, no sidewalks, no parks and no through streets in our neighborhood. . • r a� I became involved in this issue for our neighborhood because each time a Comprehensive Plan would come out, the proposed parks in particular, changed. When I first came to live in Plymouth 7 years ago,-I had a_ proposed park map showing a dot right behind my development, which is Oxbow. Over the years I have seen these "proposed park" dots be moved and removed. Our neighborhood is bordered by Old County Road 9 and Vicksburg Lane. Two very fast roads with no sidewalks. There is a shoulder on Vicksburg, but nothing remotely safe to walk on County Road 9. In order for Golf View Estates and the rest of the developments to be connected, there needs to be a trail system through or sidewalks. I am told our population does not meet with required Park Department population numbers to qualify for a park. However, I feel in order for our community to have a connectiveness, a common bond, our isolated geographic location needs to be considered. We are a neighborhood with the barriers of soon to be Schmitt Lake Road, County Road 9 and Vicksburg. We-have the obstacle of Holydale Golf Course which dissects our community. The already approved planning of our developments without some connection, is one of the reasons the Park Commission is having difficulty presenting our neighborhood with options for a park. I have been in communication with Eric Blank since September, and have been attending all Park Commission meetings to try and facilitate a park and sense of connectiveness for our neighborhood. I have been in contact with each and every resident in Golf View Estates, Deer Run, Fawn Creek, Oxbow and Autumn Hills. There is support for this issue! To date, the only solution sought, is a park on the water tower site on the North side of Schmitt Lake Road. This again, puts a park out of our area and leaves us in the same position we started with -- our children not having safe access to a play area. It is my understanding from attending meetings that Schmitt Lake Road is going to have high to very high traffic levels. If I may, let me quote from the Comprehensive Plan the definition of a walking neighborhood from page 7: "The focal point of the walking neighborhood is often a park or playground at a central site." We realize the Park Department usually likes to have 5 acre parks. It seems more'reasonable to me to change this criteria, than to deny us a park all together. Not only do we feel connectiveness is beneficial, but we would like to see our tax dollars that we have been contributing, and park dedication fees paid by developments have a concreteness -- bringing some of those dollars back within our reach -- a park in our walking neighborhood! We are respectfully asking the Planning Committee for serious consideration on this issue. We understand Richard Bloom's development proposal,'going in North of Autumn Hills, is coming up for approval. We would like to see an alternative solution sought there! Community connectiveness not only provides a positive common bond, but helps promote communication within a community. This helps to promote active participation in keeping the community healthy -- finding solutions to problems, and watching out for each other. It helps the police enforcement by having neighbors that feel a need to watch out for each other. Plymouth can promote a positive community by seeking alternatives and solutions that provide neighborhoods with a geographic connectiveness as well as a communal connectiveness. As I stated, our isolated and dissected geographic (walking neighborhood) location should necessitate a priority. We are looking to the City to help us connect! i Thank you, Mona Domaas Walking Neighborhood #17 15910 46th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446 557 -0908 cc: Eric Blank City Council Park Planning Commission Our Neighborhood, L-36 - -�-3e November 14, 1994 Dear S i r s. It is nice to learn that Minnesota Personal Income rose by 4.5 %. It would benice to be among those happy folks. But my personal income has been flat and even fallen in recent years. Needless to say, I am struck by the nearly $150.00 increase in my proposed taxes for 1995. I am left to wonder how well our local branches of government are doing to tighten the belt and to eliminate wasteful programs that may no longer be necessary. There is a.limit to how much blood can be gotten from the perverbial turnip, in this case, the tax payer. Cordially, I M nroe L e v i e 42`20 Goldenrod Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55441 CITY OF PLYMOUTFh Mr. Monroe Levie 4220 Goldenrod Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 November 17, 1994 Dear Mr. Levie, Thank you for your recent letter regarding taxes and the fact that taxes seem to always increase. I'd like to share with you what the City of Plymouth has done to hold the line on taxes for the coming year. The tax burden on the average Plymouth homeowner (the average home in Plymouth is valued at $154,400) for city taxes will not increase in 1995. In fact, the City proposes to reduce the tax rate from 16.67 to 15.84. This tax rate makes Plymouth second only to Edina for the lowest tax rate in the western suburbs. The City is able to reduce the rate and hold the line on taxes because of the hard work and creativity of the City Council and City staff. Councilmembers are mindful of their responsibility to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. City employees routinely look for ways to save money and to.perform their work more effectively: in the 1995 budget alone, over $150,000 was saved through these efforts. These efforts also make it possible to begin new programs and services without increasing the burden on the taxpayer. The City represents only around 13% of your total tax bill. I hope you will also ask questions of the other contributors to your tax increase, such as the school district and Hennepin County. Should you want to express your views to the City Council on city taxes, the Truth in Taxation Hearing is scheduled for November 30 at 7 PM at City Center. Please give me a call on 550 -5013 should you have questions. Sincerely, Kathy Lueckert Assistant City Manager I We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 � ~~ November 14, 1994 Eric Blank Director Parks and Recreation City of Plymouth Plymouth City Building P1ymouth, Minnesota 55446 Door Eric, we live in the oxbow neighborhood and have three children concerning the need for U SAFE area for out' We are writing to you able ( by trail) Children to pl8y. We desperately need an access d ' h li e'wogt of Vick��erg an park/playground for the children who v - - park/ playground north of County Road 9 and south of Highway 47- These hree roads are very busy ones and are unsafe for children ese k Plymouth Creek and Plymouth to cross The parks-Turtle, e , Y , ' playfields are all parks that children must cross a very busy road to get to' Thu homes in our ljevelmpment carry a substantial tax base which ^ provides a good deal of money to Plymouth' We feel that our chjldren deserve to have o SAFE place to play' We would appreciate your support in helping to obtain 8 park for our children and all the other children in this area! Thank you- Sincerely. Concerned citizens �J � Lynn and Stove-J8pS 4570 Weston Lane Plymouth, Mn 55446 *