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OCTOBER 20, 1994
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
I. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER:
OCTOBER 24 6:15 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
TREE PRESERVATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
Large Conference Room
TOWN MEETING - WARD 4
Council Chambers
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER:
NOVEMBER 1 7:30 P.M. CITY ATTORNEY INTERVIEWS
Public Safety Training Room
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NOVEMBER 3 6:00 P.M. CITY ATTORNEY INTERVIEWS
Public Safety Training Room
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NOVEMBER 7 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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NOVEMBER 14 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Public Safety Training Room
Topic: Planning for Northwest Plymouth
Infrastructure Needs
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2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER: (cont.)
NOVEMBER 21 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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NOVEMBER 30 7:00 P.M. CITY BUDGETS PUBLIC HEARING
City Council Chambers
3. FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE -- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 6:00 P.M.,
Public Safety Library. Agenda attached. (M -3)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7:00 p.m., City Council
Chambers.
5. MAPLE GROVE SENIOR HIGH GROUNDBREAKING -- TUESDAY, OCTOBER
25, 4:00 P.M. Invitation attached. (M -5)
6. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory commissions is attached. (M -6)
7. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M -7)
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2. M NUTES:
a. Financial Advisory Committee, September 14, 1994. (I -2)
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3. TOWN MEETING - WARD 3 -- Attached is a summary of Resident feedback form
comments submitted at the Ward 3 town meeting. Staff responses to residents will be
provided to the Council. (I -3)
4. NEWS RELEASES:
a. City news release on changes to homestead law. (I -4)
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5. PUBLICATIONS:
a. DTED Business, new newsletter publication from the Minnesota Department of Trade
and Economic Development. (I -5)
6. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letters from Anne Hurlburt responding to Ward 1 and 2 resident feedback forms. (I-
6a)
b. Letter to Plymouth City Council from Ron Weber regarding request for stop sign
petition at the intersection of 19th and Holly Lane. (I -6b)
c. Letter to 26th Avenue area residents from Dan Faulkner on the status of the 26th
Avenue improvements. (1 -6c)
d. Letter to Marlys Jacobs, Maple Grove, from Theodore Hoffman, Hennepin County
Department of Transportation, responding to her concerns about the intersection of
County Road 47 and Lawndale Lane. (I -6d)
e. Letter from Sandra Bengtson, Youth Development /Chemical Coordinator for
Robbinsdale Schools, regarding community -wide efforts to promote Minnesota
Chemical Health Week scheduled from November 11 -18, 1994. (1 -6e)
f. Letter from Susan Nelson, Executive Director, West Suburban Mediation Center,
giving a third quarter activity report for the agency. (1 -6f)
g. Letter from Ramona Harristhal, Page Education Foundation, advising of area students
awarded scholarships. Letters of congratulations have been sent to the students. : (I-
6g)
h. Letter from Larry Welliver, Ben Simmons, and Bryan Johnson, Honeywell Solid
State Electronics Center, 12001 Highway 55, to Mayor Tierney, thanking City staff
for attending a meeting to discuss concerns involving the company's building
consolidation project. (1 -6h)
i. Notice of public hearing from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on the adoption
of the 1995 Intended Use Plan for'the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. (I-
6i)
j. Report from League of Minnesota Cities on "Prohibition of Gifts to Local Officials."
(I -6j)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
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The Financial Advisory Committee is an advisory body to the City Council. The
mission of the Financial Advisory Committee is to review, analyze and inform the
City Council and the public with respect to City financial matters, and to provide
innovative, proactive ideas for effective and efficient use of City resources.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
OCTOBER 25, 1994
6:00 P.M.
A. Call to order
1. Review of September 14th minutes
B. Information
C. Review and Comments
1. Financial Advisory Committee objectives
2. Review annual meetings calendar
3. Core Services -1995 Workplan
D. Other
1. Next month's Agenda
2. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 22, 1994 6:00 P.M.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT
DALE HAHN AT 550 -5101 OR BO BOCK AT 331 -5571 BEFORE 3 P.M. ON
THE DAY OF THE MEETING. 'THIS WILL HELP ASSURE PROMPT
STARTING AND ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1994 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
k11 items listed with an asterisk ( *) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be
:nacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner,
citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.* APPROVAL OF MI1yiTTES — 9/21/94 & 10/12/94
5.* CONSENT AGENDA
A. AP Technology Management, Inc. Site Plan Amendment for an addition to the
Honeywell building at 12001 Highway 55 (94126)
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Lundgren Bros. Construction. Rezoning, PUD Concept Plan/Preliminary Plan/Plat and
Conditional Use Permit for Soo Line East located at the northeast quadrant of County
Road 9 and Peony Lane (94090)
B. Abra Auto Body Shop. Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for a
building addition at 11040 Highway 55 (94118)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Leonard Busch. Lot Division and Variances for property located at 4025 County Road
101 (94117)
B. Philip C. Smith. Lot Division and Variances for property located at 18935 County
Road 47 (94119)
C. Aacron, Inc. Site Plan Amendment to eliminate the required screening around a LP gas
tank at 2705 Cheshire Lane (94137)
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Wetland Ordinance Update
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Superintendent of Schools
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Telephone: (612) 391-7003
Fax: (612) 391 -7070
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You are cordially invitQ'tba groundbreaking event for the new Maple
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Due to insufficient parking at the high school site, and for your
convenience, we will have a bus to transport you to and from the site. Park
at Fernbrook Elementary School, 9661 Fernbrook Lane, Maple Grove.
Upon entering Fernbrook Elementary's long driveway, keep to the right
hand side as you enter the parking lot where open parking should be
available. The bus will leave the Fernbrook lot at 3:55 p.m.-
For your information,"Me' high school site is located on the east side of
Fernbrook Lane three' blocks north of Maple Grove City Hall.
The groundbreaking Ii qg ; enda , will be brief and without speeches and ceremony. It is ou I r.9pportunity to recognize the many community members
who have made sighy7cantcontributions to the project. We'wiliplan to
allow for many different con, of people photo 4portunities.
W Pre excited ons truction of this new senior high school. Your
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METRO MEETINGS
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, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, and
Regional Transit Board. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about
meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also'available
on the Metro Information Line at 229 -3780. • :' `•
DATE: October 14, 1994
WEEK OF: October 17 - October 21, 1994
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL,
Special Meeting of Transportation Committee - Monday, Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Room 2A. Tlie"
committee will continue the discussion of the transit budget.
Committee on the Twin Cities in the Global Economy co- sponsored by Citizens League and
Metropolitan Council - Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m., Room 100E, Learning Center, Hamlin
University, St. Paul.
Chair's Informal Small Group Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 730 a.m.,
Sheraton Park Place, Dover Restaurant, 1500 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 930 a.m., Room
1A. The committee will consider. the HRA operating reserve reinvestment program; rental
licensing/special HQS requirements; and other business.
Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider.
proposed SIP amendment regarding air quality conformity rules for transportation; status report on
Metropolitan Council transportation structure; and the team transit program; and other business.
Environment Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee.will consider. the
Riley/ Purgatory/Bluff Creek WMO watershed management plan; Valley Branch WMO Watershed
Management Plan; Twin Cities waster quality initiative grant recommendations; authorization to
execute change orders in excess of five percent of original construction contract amount for Bayport
Interceptor; authorization to execute a change order in excess of five percent of original construction
contract amount for Cottage Grove wastewater treatment plant Phase 9A site work; a discussion of
rate policy, environmental (regulatory) compliance report; and other business.
Chair's Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Chambers.
Meeting of Minnesota Intermodal Railroad Transportation Study (AMTS) with the Hamlin
Midway Neighborhood Advisory Committee on Intermodal Transportation Study - Wednesday, Oct.
19, 7 p.m., Hamlin Playground Building, 1564 Lafond, St. Paul.
Finance Committee - Thursday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider. the
personnel report; membership in MSRS unclassified retirement program; review of 1995 budget; labor
negotiations (This meeting will be closed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.705, Subdivision
Ia (1992) to discuss labor negotiation issues.); Meeting will reopen for the remainder of the agenda:
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approval of labor agreement with AFSCME 839; discussion of hiring/contract practices and
September investment report.
Executive Committee - Friday, Oct. 21, 730 a.m., Sheraton Midway, Bigelow's Restaurant, I -94 at
Hamlin, St. Paul
Lower Minnesota. River Technical Advisory Group - Friday, Oct. 21, 930 a.m., Carver Co.
Courthouse, Commissioners' Room, second floor, Social Service Building, 600 E. 4th St., Chaska.
The group will consider. Minnesota River water quality and agricultural issues; an update on final
MRIP Citizens' Advisory Committee recommendations; round 2 of NPDES stormwater permits for
cities status report; progress report on lower Minnesota River planning activities; and other business.
Legislative Coordinating Committee - Friday, Oct. 21, Noon, Room JA.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS TEE WEEK OF OCTOBER 24 - OCTOBER 28, 1994
Community Development Committee - Monday, Oct. 24, Noon, Room 1A.
Minority Issues Advisory Committee - Tuesday, Oct. 25, 430 p.m., Chambers.
Chair's Informal Small Group Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, Oct. 26, 730 a.m.,
Sheraton Minneapolis Metrodome, 1330 Industrial Blvd. at 35W North, Minneapolis.
Transportation Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m., Chambers.
Issues Forum on Transit - Wednesday, Oct. 26, 530 p.m. or immediately following the
Transportation Committee meeting, Chambers.
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Metropolitan Radio Systems Planning Committee - Thursday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m., Chambers.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday. Oct. 27, 3 p.m., Chair's Office.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Airport Contingency Planning Committee - Friday, Oct, 28, 10 a.m., Room 2A.
Legislative Coordinating Committee - Friday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m.. Room IA.
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 SPORTS FACILITIES COADUSSION
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Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission/Minneapolis City Council Quarterly Meeting -
Thursday, Oct. 13, 730 a.m., Normandy Inn, 8th St. and 4th Ave., Minneapolis. This meeting will
consist of an update on the Minnesota Tunberwolves/Target Center matter.
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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.
METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMAUSSION
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Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4 pmL, Room IA.. The commission will consider. Grey
Cloud Island Regional Park master plan review; 1995 legislative issue paper on $7 million
regional park operations and maintenance appropriation request; and other business. The
commission will also discuss the $150 million trust for public lands open space initiative with
regional park implementing agencies-
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 AERPORTS COMMISSION
Commission Meeting - Monday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh
Terminal Bldg., Minneapolis. The commission will consider: a discussion of the dual -track airport
planning process- discussion of work scopes, review of outline of report to legislature, and MSP
long term comprehensive plan update decision schedule; airport leases; Executive committee
report- executive director interim performance review, 1995 -2001 capital improvement program
environmental review public hearing; October ADNE levels; final payment on Part 150 sound
insulation program; semi -final payment on equipment maintenance building at MSP; change
orders on 1994 miscellaneous construction at MSP and Part 150 sound insulation program May
1994 bid cycle; bids received for Part 150 sound insulation program for september, ratification of
consultant selection for Sun Country airline hangar; modification of 1994 capital improvement
program; review of upcoming construction project bids; stormwater management/NPDES permit
update; informational noise briefing on runway use system; insurance renewals; Canada goose
management at Holman Field; staffing selection policy revision; Imperial parking; disposal of
spent fuel absorbent materials; August budget variance; discussion on Budget Task Force update;
Heads Up; DBE car rental set - aside; appeals procedure; FAA changes to DBE plan; 1994 DBE
concession and construction accomplishments; and other business. The committee will discuss: a
review of alternatives of qualified vendor list; and a review continuing consultant use and
selection policy and schedule.
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN
55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726 -8186.
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October 1994
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DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1994
TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG, DATE INSPECTION /CONTROL CAI
CLERK
SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR
CONEViERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES
There were no permits issued during this time period for the above permit types.
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FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 14,1994
The Financial Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairperson Almon Bock at
4:05 P.M. in the large conference room.
PRESENT: Bock, Treptow, Sullivan, Bartling
ABSENT: Ricci, Guddal, Stene
OTHERS PRESENT: Finance Director Hahn, Financial Analyst Helgeson, Park and
Recreation Director Blank
REVIEW OF THE AUGUST 10TH MINUTES
The August 10th minutes were reviewed and approved as presented.
1995 BUDGET
Finance Director Hahn informed the committee that the City Counsil had approved the
preliminary 1995 Budget and Tax Levy. No additional budget study sessions are sched-
uled prior to the November 30th Truth In Taxation public hearing.
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CITY MANAGER'S MEMO TO COUNCIL REGARDING FINANCIAL ADVI-
SORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Member Bock noted that he had not yet responded to Dwight Johnson's memo. In par-
ticular, Bock is interested in exploring the concept of "core services" for the city.
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CHAIRPERSON BOCK'S DECISION NOT TO SEEK REAPPOINTMENT
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Member Bock announced that because of time constraints he would be unable to seek re-
appointement to the Financial Advisory Committee next January.
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ANNUAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CALENDAR
A proposed new calendar format of activities for the Financial Advisory Committee for
1995 was introduced by Bock and suggested for further review at a later date.
REVIEW OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION 94 -507
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Council's directive to all committees and task forces specify the communication and ap-
proval of goals and timetables was reviewed. Member Bartling stated that he strongly fa-
vors the resolution, and the committee concurred.
PARK DEDICATION FEES
The three scenarios for the Park Dedication Fund were reviewed using a new property
inflation rate of 4.5% instead of 2.5 %. Using these parameters, Option 3 resulted in the
lowest funding gap.
By adopting Option three, total projected expenses and revenues for developing the city's
park system out until the year 2005 are closely matched. Staying with the current rate
(Option 1) would result in a significant funding deficit of $2.4 million by the year 2005.
Member Bartling made a motion to adopt the third option of the Park Dedication Study
and increase the park dedication fee to $1250.00 plus any property inflation commencing
in 1995. The Committee realizes that Plymouth's land is diminishing and the City should
optimize the return. The motion was unanimously passed by all presiding members of the
committee. Further, it was agreed that this policy change and any subsequent impact to
the community would be studied by the committee on an on -going basis.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION AND DONATIONS
Member Bartling introduced a publication from the Hennepin Parks Foundation that illus-
trated how citizens and companies can donate money to promote parks in Hennepin
County. Discussion ensued on how Plymouth could start a similar foundation and give
recognition for services and money donated for its park system. Bartling suggested that
Plymouth be more proactive in soliciting donations.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORMS
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"Do you have a solution you would like us to
Name /Address
Ouestion. Concern of Suggestion:
consider?
Referred to:
Diane Bornhorst
Please tell me the proposed extension of 6th Avenue and
Fred Moore
11714 Sunset Trail
connection to Highway 55 is dead!
Kathy LeDell
I just learned (inadvertently) that the Plymouth
John Sweeney
250 Pineview_ Lane _ _
Metrolink bus now-connects with the express buses on I-
393 (#730, #76) rather than the Highway 55 buses.
Since I use the Park and Ride and bus #76 (to U of M) I
would have appreciated this info being published in the
Sun/Sailor or Plymouth Newsletter. I don't think
people, in general, are made very aware of the MTC
buses available.
What is status of "Open Land - 3L" near 6th Avenue?
Eric Blank
Marc Anderson
I am concerned about limiting public input by a 3 minute
Dwight Johnson
420 Merrimac Lane
rule.
Harley Greenberg
1. Two deer hit by intersection of 10th Avenue North
1. Find place to move the deer or chain link
Craig Gerdes
1000 Trenton Circle No.
and Trenton Circle No. in last three weeks. Several
that area north of 10th Avenue North from
Fred Moore
geese hit in same area. This is dangerous.
South Shore Drive to Nathan Lane.
2. Traffic going faster than posted limit on 10th Avenue
2. Put up several stop signs to slow traffic.
North.
Bob Maddaus
When is Revere street going to open next to Rainbow out
Fred Moore
1028 Trenton Circle No.
to 10th Avenue.
Roger Rydberg
For hazardous trees (not elm), allow the tree to be cut
Provide a means for citizens to manage outlots
Eric Blank
3225 Wellington Lane
back so that woodpeckers can still use the trunk for
with minimum difficulty.
pecking, e.g., 6 -10 foot trunk. Also, where possible -
use wood for check dams on drainage areas.
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Gary Medin
What is the status of area 3L on open space map? Plans?
"Do you have a solution you would like us to
Eric Blank
Name/Address
Ouestion, Concern of Suggestion:
consider?
Referred to:
Gary Medin
What is the status of area 3L on open space map? Plans?
Eric Blank
680 Windemere Curve
Craig Peterson
26th Avenue construction:
Fred Moore
9730 26th Avenue No.
What is the City Council going to do to maintain 26th
as a residential road and not a bypass for Highway 169
(for exp. Maple Grove).
Will the City Council make good on its promise to keep
the trees along 26th in its final construction design?
If the City wanted the much wider road, than the
residents wanted, for the City's own benefit then
shouldn't the City pay more for the construction cost
then assessing. the residents (who benefits more City? or
residents ?).
Dan Miles
I would like to know the status of the Bassett Creek dam
Fred Moore
10210 South Shore Drive
on the south end of Medicine Lake.
Sue Kela
As a resident of Trenton Ponds, I have a request for
Anne Hurlburt
1008 Trenton Circle No.
Minter Weisman - their outside lights shine up and out
directly over the wetlands and beyond - can these lights
be redirected to aim down at their parking lots - this is a
residential concern as well as a wetland issue. The
artificial light is also disruptive to the wildlife in the
area.
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PLYMOUTFF
For Immediate Release For More Information:
October 14, 1994 Nancy Bye, 550 -5025
Homestead Law Changes
Homeowners no longer need to file for homestead annually due to changes in
state law. All owners who have filed for homestead previously and have not moved,
sold, or rented their residence will remain on record as homesteaded.
Only new owner /occupants of residential property must file for homestead. If
you are a new owner /occupant, you must own and occupy by Dec. 1, 1994 and file for
homestead by Dec. 15. This will make you eligible for the homestead credit for taxes
payable in 1995. If you have questions, call 550 -5020.
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Businesses
receive phased -
in tax cut on
replacement
equipment
Minnesota manufacturers can
now take advantage of a lower
sales tax on replacement
equipment.
Action by the 78th session of
the Minnesota legislature that took
effect this summer phases down the
tax from six - and - one -half percent
to two percent by July 1, 199& The
bill also clarifies the definition of
replacement equipment to include:
replacement capital equipment that
performs the same basic function
as the old machine, regardless of
increased speed, efficiency or
production capability. This will
also include repair and
replacement parts, replacement
computer software integral to the
production process and building
materials used in special purpose
buildings, and foundation
necessary for capital equipment.
The four percent sales tax on
special tooling took effect on July
1st of this year
Huge medical exposition
boosts Minnesota's
medical community
As Minnesota hosts the Medical
Design and Manufacturing Exposition
on October 10 and 11, it marks the
first time in this prestigious show's
history that the event is held outside of
New York City or Los Angeles.
Minnesota is being recognized not
only for its status as the "healthiest" of
all states, but also for its strong
leadership and booming economy in
medical manufacturing.
The Exposition, which consists of
250 exhibitors and over 3,000
attendees, is part of World Med '94.
This event, conceived by the World
Trade Center Corporation and the
Minnesota Trade Office, is designed to
bring both institutions and
organizations together to promote the
state's medical industry. It is a true
cooperative venture. The long term
objective of such meetings is to set
and secure international goals, an
objective which the medical industry
in Minnesota is already well on the
way to realizing.
The economic benefits of the
Medical Design and Manufacturing
Exposition will be powerful for
Minnesota. Home to 500 medical
device manufacturers who have
contributed to an industry-wide job
growth that is twice the national
average over the past decade, the state
has already seen its exports of
scientific intruments more than
double in the period between 1987
and 1992. In 1989, Minnesota's
manufacture of medical devices
accounted for 3.7% of total U.S.
production, but 5.8% of U.S. exports
in that sector. According to industry
specialist Patricia Neuman, "We are
very excited. This event highlights
Minnesota as a health care capital,
and shows what we have to offer to
the world."
A reception welcoming exhibitors
and attendees, hosted by utility
companies, the state of Minnesota and
local communities, is scheduled for
the first day of the exposition. The
reception, entitled "Welcome to
Minnesota: A Great State of Health"
is the first event of its kind for the
participants in the exposition.
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Business Tracking System
Small Business Successes Strengthen
Minnesota Economic Recovery
Minnesota is continuing its
strong recovery from the 1991
recession with sizable gains in job
creation and retention by small
businesses, according to DTED's
Business Tracking System (BTS)
Quarterly Report. This report
highlights business performance
between the close of the 3rd quarter
1992 and the close of the 3rd quarter
1993. Small businesses contributed
greatly to the number of jobs in this
period, both from start -ups and
expansions of already existing firms.
12,000 new businesses started
between 3rd quarter 1992 and 3rd
quarter 1993. These businesses
created 45,000 new jobs, of which
small businesses are responsible for I
nearly two - thirds. Of the 170,000
new jobs resulting from business i
expansions, small firms contributed
over one -half. All totaled, small
business' share of job creation was }
greater than its share of employment.
It is important to note, however,
that while small businesses led their !
larger brethren in job creation, they
also led in terms of job losses. Often
volatile in their initial stages, small I
businesses accounted for 54% of all I
job losses due to contractions and
65% of employment decline from
business failures. Larger businesses
provide a certain stability in this sort
of growth environment. This trend i
illustrates the point that, in bolstering ,
a growing economy, job retention is
as important as job creation.
The BTS report also highlights
4th quarter 1993 job growth for
certain industrial sectors and
geographic regions. The high -tech
industry surged in job creation with
nearly 13,200 net new jobs. The
U.S. economy as a whole has tended !
to lose manufacturing jobs, but in
Minnesota this sector is performing
very well. In terms of new jobs from
business expansions, the two sectors
of construction and transportation,
communications and utilities led the
way. Low interest rates encouraged
building, resulting in the expansion
of construction firms. Together, the
nearly 200 businesses in these two
sectors added 4,600 jobs.
Regional Overview
-NORTHWEST REGION
The northwest region saw a 50%
decline in job creation when
compared to the previous quarter,
when it was Minnesota's top
performer in terms of new job
creation. Several large employers in
this region noted that the local labor
force was insufficient to support
major expansion plans.
-WEST CENTRAL REGION
The west central region witnessed a
50% decline in the previous quarter's
job loss, unfortunately coupled with a
one -third drop in start-ups and
expansions. Most new jobs were
created by retail trade and service
industries.
-NORTHEAST REGION
The number of new jobs was lower by
20% when compared to the previous
quarter. This is due to fewer business
start-ups and expansions. The
region's job retention performance
was below the statewide average,
resulting from the job dissolution that
traditionally follows the close of a
tourist season.
-SOUTHWEST REGION
The region felt an overall 25% drop in
job expansion this quarter. The rates
of job expansion for manufacturing
and public administration were down
by 50 %. Business contractions,
however, eased up, cutting job losses
by 16% from the previous quarter.
-CENTRAL REGION
Both job gains from major business
expansions and job losses from
significant contractions improved
from the previous quarter. The *rates
of new business formation,
dissolution, major expansions and
contractions were near the state
average. Nearly one -third of the new
jobs created by expanding businesses
were generated in the manufacturine.
transportation, communications, and
public utilities sectors.
-SOUTHEAST REGION
Retail trade doubled job gains and
drastically cut job losses from
contractions compared to the previous
quarter. Resource -based
manufacturing, retail trade and
professional services all continued to
expand.
•TWIN CITIES AREA
Nearly two - thirds of new jobs from
business start-ups and nearly three -
fourths of new hirings by expanding
businesses were in this region.
Because new and expanding
businesses were generally larger
during this quarter, the number of new
jobs from business start-ups and
expansions were higher than the
previous quarter. An easing of
business contractions offset the
increase in job losses from business
failures.
WELCOME TO DTED 'BUSINESS'
We're always prospecting for suggestions on
how to make dealing with DTED easier and more
productive. This newsletter is a way to provide
ongoing information about programs, insights
into news around the department, and intro-
ductions. to its people. The business develop-
ment community is just that — a community.
As we get moving along, we hope to involve more
and more information about you, our clients.
This issue focuses on the newest figures
produced by DTED's Business Tracking System.
We've been quite gratified to receive the positive
feedback about this way of communicating
important economic information.
We also cover the Medical Design and
Manufacturing Exposition held here in
Minnesota beginning October 10. There is wide
consensus that the national reputation of
Minnesota's medical community, already strong,
has been genuinely enhanced by the appearance
of this prestigious event.
On the back page, we've included a brief
profile of Terrell Towers, director of DTED's Of-
fice of Business Development. We'll provide one
of these features in each newsletter because it
Economy ready for
continued growth
A recent study of
regional and state econo-
miesoconcluded that
Minnesota's economy is one
of the strongest and most
stable in America.
Vernon Garety,' an
economist for Dun &
Bradstreet said, "It is clear
that Minnesota's economy is
one of the most solid in the
country .... (Its) strength in
both the manufacturing and
service sectors provides an
excellent — and diversified
— foundation for growth
throughout the 1990s."
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is important for us all to
know the people behind
the names. In the future,
we'll include DTED
people and also leaders in
business development
Pete around the state. Let us
know ifyou have ideas for
Gillette future profiles.
We're very interested in
your stories — the cre-
ative ways in which you, our clients, adapt and
apply our programs. In the future, by highlight-
ing your success stories we will inspire similar
successes elsewhere.
There is also a sibling publication -- "DTED
Community" -- that we circulate to our
community development clientele. We realize
that these are interrelated, so we'll try to include
a little bit about the "business" developments
in the "DTED Community" letter and vice- versa.
We aren't rigid about what we're trying to
do here. We see this format growing and
changing and improving. Please don't hesitate
to let us know how we can improve.
Minnesota business climate
gets high economic rating
Minnesota's economy has
bounded back to earn top marks for
overall vitality from a group that
grades the economies of every state.
The Development Report Card is
published annually by the Corporation
for Enterprise Development (CFED).
Using 50 economic measures, it
grades each state for economic
performance, business vitality, and
development capacity. With two As
and a B, Minnesota was beaten only
by Colorado of the 50 states in the
overall health of its economy.
CFED's analysis for Minnesota:
Economic Performance —A. Up
from a C last year, Minnesota's
improvement was based on dramatic
improvement in short and long -term
employment conditions available to
business. °
Business Vitality — B. Also up
from a C, based on improvements in
structural diversity and business
competitiveness. Minnesofa ranked
fourth in the nation in jobs created
from new business,.the study said.
Development Capacity= A.
Based on high rankings in
infrastructure, financial resources and
educational attainment of the
workforce, Minnesota scored the
highest rating nationwide.
DTED's Terrell Towers:
'This is the place for me'
Terrell Towers is someone
who might reasonably be judged
by the companies he keeps.
As director of DTED's Office of
Business Development, Towers
and his staff work to help attract
new businesses to Minnesota,
and also to keep existing ones
from leaving.
"Our overall goal is to make
sure that Minnesota businesses
know that we're here and that
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Departaient.of Trade and,,.
we're here to help them," he
says. "We want them to know
that our commitment is to do
anything we can to help them
grow and prosper in Minnesota."
His priorities as the head of
Business Development are to
have his staff be more proactive
and to assist businesses in
finding ways to expand. He has
instructed his industry
specialists — divided among
forest products, medical
pharmaceuticals, printing/
publishing, and computer/
electrical — to develop lists of
target companies that they can
reach out to, to learn the needs
and concerns of these
businesses and to assist them in
solving problems. Three other
business development
specialists have been assigned
other Minnesota businesses that
do not fall into the four targeted
groups.
Towers joined DTED 10 years
ago. Before that he managed
Control Data's Minority
Business Development Center.
His background also includes
experience as a commercial
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Terrell Towers
lending officer at First Bank
Minneapolis and two years as a
business consultant with the
Metropolitan Economic
Development Association.
"This is the place for me to
be," he says. "I've been involved
in small business financing and
counseling for about 18 years,
and it is especially gratifying
when your efforts pay off with
small business expansions."
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3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth MIA 55447 -1482
October 12, 1994
Bill and Barb Zettel
17525 32nd Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Zettel:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
I am writing to you in response to your comments on the "resident feedback form" you
submitted after. the Ward 1 town meeting on October 5. You indicated that you felt
that some owners appear to be permitted to develop their property into the wetlands,
while other are told that they cannot touch part of their property that falls within
wetlands. You were concerned about apparent inconsistencies in the enforcement of
wetland controls, and hoped that the meetings on the proposed wetlands ordinance
would clarify this situation.
The new wetlands ordinance that the City is working on now will incorporate into the
City Code provisions of the the 1991 Wetlands Conservation Act, a law that increased
protection of wetlands throughout the state. The ordinance is also expected to add
additional protections beyond what is required by the state, which may take the form of
buffer areas around wetlands.
As our awareness of the importance of our environmental protection in general, and of
wetlands in particular, has grown, the regulations that apply to wetlands have changed.
Because of this evolution, different regulations have applied at different times, and
practices that were accepted just a few short years ago are no longer allowed. There
are also a number of government agencies that are involved in wetland protection,
some of which have jurisdiction over certain wetlands and not others. This sometimes
has resulted in confusion and apparent inconsistencies in how wetlands are managed..
Thank you for your comments on this issue. They serve as a good reminder that we
must consider how any new ordinance will. be equitably enforced. We have put your
name on the mailing list to be notified of future meetings on the wetlands ordinance.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt
Community Development Director
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
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October 121 1994
Leonard Luedke
17910 County Road 47
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. Luedke
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
I am writing to you in response to your comments on the "resident feedback form" you
submitted after the Ward 1 town meeting on October 5. You were concerned that the wetlands
map displayed at the meeting was dated June of 94, before the inventory of wetlands was
taken. You also were concerned about the map that indicated the route of Peony Lane from 55
to 47, and that people may be misled by looking at maps that are not "written in stone ". You
offered your suggestions for road alignments 'in the area, and stated your belief that major
roads should be built before development occurs...
The wetlands map we displayed at the town meeting was the National Wetlands Inventory
(NWI) Map, which is based on aerial photographs interpreted by the Fish and Wildlife
Service. When the map was prepared, it was the best available showing the general location
of wetlands in Plymouth. Plymouth's own inventory is not yet complete. When it is finished,
we will produce'a new map that will make any corrections necessary. Regardless of the
mapping, the exact location of any wetland must be determined at the time land is developed
by a qualified wetland delineator, who must stake and survey the exact location of the
wetlands. The large map is only used for planning and display purposes.
It would be ideal if all of our plans and exact alignments of 'all our'roads could be determined
far in advance. However, the development of a community like Plymouth is a process that
stretches over many years, and it is often necessary to plan general road layouts far in advance
of detailed design. During that time regulations (such as for wetlands) as well as the needs of - the landowners and the community may change, so some flexibility must be maintained o I
agree that it is best to plan for our major roads before development occurs. As we look at
development in the northwestern part of the city, that will. be our goal.
As you requested, we have put you on our mailing lists for the wetlands ordinance, for the
northwest Plymouth planning process and for Schmidt Lake Road development. If you have
any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 550 -5059.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt
Community Development Director
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
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Bill Kwasny CITY OF
18118 24th Avenue North pIYMOUTH-
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Kwasny:
I am writing to you in response to the comments you made on your Resident Feedback
Form at the Ward 2 Town Meeting on October 10. You commented on city staff's
apparent "adversarial attitude" towards development in Plymouth, stating that Plymouth
has been known among commercial and industrial developers as the most difficult to
deal with, anti - development community in the. State.
The staff and Council are aware that Plymouth has a certain reputation for being a
difficult place to develop. Every year, the Minnesota Real Estate Journal conducts a.
survey of real estate professionals and asks them about the attitude "of Metro Area cities
toward development. Plymouth has often been perceived as negative toward or
discouraging development. This year, we decided to do our own survey to determine if
those developers who have worked with the City over the last few years share this
perception, and if so, what we cm do to improve. The results of the survey have. been
tabulated by a citizen volunteer who is knowledgeable about survey research and
statistics. A report is being prepared, and we hope to forward it to the City Council for
discussion'sometime before the end of the year.
My review of the preliminary results of the survey indicates that it confirms that there
are some negative perceptions of Plymouth among our customers. The survey it will
give us some good ideas on where we can improve. While changing long - standing _
practices and attitudes can be difficult_, I agree that it is important for us to improve
our process and policies in ways that can meet the needs of the city at the same time as
we improve our services to land owners and developers.
Thank you for your comments. I will send you a copy of the survey report when it has
been completed, and let you know when it is scheduled for City Council review.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt
Community Development Director
cc: Mayor and City Council
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
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To: Plymouth City Council Members
From: Ron Weber on behalf of residents of the Oakdale West subdivision along
19th Ave. N. between Dunkirk Lane and Hwy. 101.
Subject: Request for stop signs at the intersection of 19th and Holly Lane N. to
stop East and West bound traffic at a heavily used city asphalt path.
Dear Council Members,
Some of you may remember this stop sign petition from last Spring. It was left
"open ", that is we did not need a new petition to bring this subject before the
council again. Many of you are new to the city council so I will try to explain the
situation as briefly as possible. This will not be easy so please try to understand
our concerns as you become better accquainted with our situation.
Oakdale West was developed in the early to mid 1980's. The first homes were
built on the Western end of 19th Ave. N. closest to Hwy. 101. 19th Ave. was open
up to Fountain Lane so that residents of Fazendin Park could get in and out of the
neighborhood via 101. 19th did not go through to Dunkirk until about 1988. Since
then large subdivisions have been built along Dunkirk, like Steeplechase and Fox
Run to name a couple. This compounded the poor design of 19th Ave. N between
Dunkirk and 101. The proximity of 19th to the Erickson's grocery store and
Oakwood School and other businesses at County Rd. 6 and 101, has led 19th
Ave. N. to no longer be a minor collector street to move people in and out of the
Fazendin Park neighborhood but is now a short cut for residents of
Steeplechase, Fox Run,' and many other neighborhoods to the North along
Dunkirk Lane. I have met numerous people that ask where 1''live and they say,
"Oh, I live in Fox Run and I drive down your street all the time to go to Erickson's."
I have met people that live as far North as Shiloh on 30th Ave, N. that come 11
blocks down Dunkirk and travel West on 19th to get to Erickson's, Oakwood, etc..
In our opinion this is not,what 19th Ave. N. was designed for. To make matters
worse and of utmost concern is the path that crosses 19th at Holly Lane. Many
residents use this path to walk, rollerblade and bike for recreation, but more
importantly many kids use this trail to get to and from Oakwood School in the Fall
and Spring of the year. The path is a dangerous one in that it comes down a
rather steep hill from the North as it approaches 19th. It crosses 19th at a point
when traffic is at it's fastest between the Western curve of 19th and the
intersection at Fountain'and 19th. It is amazing that nobody has been hurt or
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killed at this intersection. Many residents have witnessed close calls and it is just
a matter of time before a serious vehicle and pedestrian accident occurs there.
In addition to the path intersection safety problem, speeding is a serious problem
as well. Vehicles have about a 3 block stretch between Fountain Ln. and the
Western curve along 19th to really build speed. Law enforcement of speeding is
impossible because the police officer cannot position himself so as not to be seen
when using a radar to detect speed. Consequently, as motorists approach this 3
block stretch they see the squad car and slow down. I personally spoke to Sgt.
Rogers of the police dept. and he told me they do not have the manpower to
control the speeding problem along 19th Ave. N..
I think you might now understand the unsafe situation we have. About 80% of
residents have signed a petition for stop signs at Holly Ln. and 19th, to stop
East/West traffic where the path crosses 19th. These signatures were gathered
last year. The percentage could be even higher, but I had trouble finding some
people at home. Three of the six homes against the stop signs moved within a
few months of the council meeting in the Spring of 1993. Regardless, the vast
majority of residents want the stop signs installed to increase safety*along 19th
Ave. N.
This proposal was made through the engineering dept. last year. They hired a
company to study speed and traffic counts along 19th Ave.- N.,and to determine
where traffic was coming from or going to. The study determined that speed was a
problem as I have mentioned. That has not changed: it continues to be a problem.
The study indicated that about 20% of all traffic was exceeding 37 MPH: the
speed limit is 30MPH. It is a big problem that cannot be controlled by the police
dept.. The study indicated that in a one hour sample, which is much too short a
study to determine anything, that 13 % of traffic travelled all the way through from
101 to Dunkirk or vice versa. The reality is that close to 50% of traffic goes all the
way through. This can be discovered by living here and watching a longer sample
of traffic than one hour as ordered by the engineering dept.. This street should
not carry half of its traffic from other neighborhoods as a short cut. It is designed
as a route for residents of the immediate area to use. It is also not a well planned
street in that it is called a minor collector street, but has homes with values in
excess of $250,000. This is not what residents want that pay this for a home and
the property taxes that go with it. The Dahlstrom developement to the North of
County Rd. 9 and East of Fernbrook Ln. is a good example of good judgement
with regard to minor collector designations. The developer argued rather strongly
that the street that went through his proposed subdivision that was deemed a
minor collector should have that designation removed along with making the road
a windy one in order to make speeding, and misuse of the street less likely. The
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developer also argued that people would not pay $250,000 and up to live on a
minor collector street. The minor collector designation was removed in this case.
It is too late for us to remove this designation and we recognize that there was
some poor planning done long ago. But we need to utilize what options are yet
available to us to improve the legacy of poor engineering and poor judgement.
We do not want 50% cut through speeding traffic along our street that does have
home values well above $250,000, especially when it endangers everyone in the
area. We acknowledge the right of any resident of Plymouth or elsewhere to drive
on our street. But is is proper to expect respectful safe, courteous and purposeful
use of this street. People who aren't,using 19th as a shortcut shouldn't object to
an extra stop.
This matter was heard before the city council in April of 1993. At that time two all
way stop signs were proposed. They were 19th and Holly and 19th and Fountain
Ln.. 19th and Fountain was installed, dotted lines were painted in the center of
19th for the length of 19th, and a stop sign was placed on the bike path and we
were to try this arrangement for one year. Well, the year is up and the problem
has not gone away. We are asking that the all way stop signs be installed at 19th
and Holly along with a painted cross walk for pedestrian traffic using the trail to
cross 19th.
The-vote was three to two against the signs at 19th and Holly. Council members
Heliwell and Tierney voting for and council member Edson, former council
member Vasilou, and former Mayor Bergman voting against. No real reason was
given for going against our request, we were at a loss to understand.
understand that the new council is taking these matters a lot more seriously. I
understand that a dedicated patrol will be in place for these kind of problems
starting Jan. 1, 1995. 1 also am aware that you are going to really look at the
thoroughfare guide plan and make some necessary changes. It is about time.
This plan has some obvious flaws or'you wouldn't have halt 'of your council
meetings being taken up by angry residents concerned for their children's safety
because of speeding traffic through our neighborhoods. I applaud this review of
the guide plan. Until now this guide plan has been written in stone and took an
act of God to change it according to city staff. This is obviously not the case. A
good example of your good judgement is the new developement at County Rd. 10
and Trenton Lane where you listened to the residents and voted not to put a
through street in the proposed neighborhood because it.would increase traffic by
50% through a resedential area. Cut through traffic is what would have resulted
had this through street been approved. In the case of 19th Av. N. the cut through,
speeding traffic is a reality because of a poor thoroughfare guide plan and a poor
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road design. Thus an unsafe street exists. An all way stop at 19th and Holly is
our best solution to the problems.
One thing that has upset us is the fact that other similar in fact safer, less
travelled intersections have been given stop signs at the request of homeowners.
We have been met with the stiffest opposition by the engineering dept.. We
question if these traffic studies were conducted at some of the intersections I will
mention. My inclination is to believe they were not and I question why in our case
we have to fight so hard to get something that makes perfect sense for all
concerned and yet others can have signs installed without much ado.
1. 22nd and Black Oaks Ln. in Steeplechase. 22nd Av. N. is the main street in
Steeplechase between Vicksburg and Dunkirk. Black Oaks Ln. enters 22nd from
the South. At the intersection to the North is a paved path that goes over in to Fox
Run and is used by residents to walk and bike. The curb is a high shoulder curb
that you cannot ride up or down very easily and the path itself gets very little use
because it is used mainly by immediate residents. This intersection has all way
stop signs (3 way). This path is not plowed in the winter time so 6 months out of
the year it is not used at all. The path at 19th and Holly has a ramp curb so you
can ride or skate over it without slowing down, it has a rather steep hill coming
from the North as you approach 19th, wheras at 22nd and Black Oaks the path is
level if not a bit uphill as you approach the roadway. And the path at 19th and
Holly is heavily used by many people, especially children going to Oakwood
School and the city's Oakwood Playfield that live to the North of 19th in Fazendin
Park and even further North areas like Shiloh. Kids will come to use the tennis
courts and play fields at Oakwood all Summer. Further, this path is plowed in the"
Winter so people can use it to walk or jog. Why is there a three way stop at 22nd
and Black Oaks, but not at 19th and Holly which carries significantly more
pedestrian traffic as well as vehicle traffic?
2. 24th and Yuma Lane in Fox Run. This is where the path exits that I mentioned
in the above. This intersection is almost identical to 19th and Holly except that it
does not carry nearly as much vehicle or pedestrian traffic, yet it has a three way
stop that was requested by homeowners just like us. 24th and Yuma form a T with
the path entering the intersection just as it does at 19th and Holly. 24th is the
main street in Fox Run. It does not carry nearly the traffic as 19th for a few
reasons. One being, that it is just a street to access major collectors like Dunkirk
and Vicksburg. Secondly, it is not as close to Oakwood and businesses at 6 and
101 as 19th is and consequently does not get used as a short cut street. Another
consideration is that 24th is a windy street through the subdivision, with actual
right and left trurns along with sharp enough curves to deter speeding and cut
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through traffic. Why is there a three way stop at 24th and Yuma and not at 19th
and Holly?
As a taxpayer of the city of Plymouth, I am extremely concerned about the
potential financial repercussions for the city's liability in this situation. I can
guarantee you that if a child were seriously hurt or even killed in an accident at
19th and Holly after we have asked repeatedly to install stop signs at this
intersection, the parents of the victim would be alerted to these two like
intersections to build a case against the city of Plymouth for negligence. The city
has been asked to respond to a dangerous situation at 19th and Holly as pointed
out by over 80% of residents in the arena over the last teen years. I am nbt a lawyer,
but it seems certain that a jury would find for the palintiff and award some
sizeable damages by simply noting these two similar and even safer intersections
that are within blocks of each other, and especially when the vast majority of
residents have signed petitions over the years in favor of stop signs at 19th and
Holly.
One point that was made very clear to us by the engineering staff was that stop
signs were not meant to be used to slow speeding traffic. I have two very
interesting direct contradictions to this statement. One is by Plymouth police
officer Mike Buske written in the October edition of the Plymouth city newsletter.
On the back of the newsletter he is writing about driving the speed limit being the
key to neighborhood safety. In the article he discusses what the city is doing to
achieve safer neighborhood streets. One thing he notes that has been done with
the help of the engineering dept. is adding stop signs in resedential areas in
HOPES OF SLOWING TRAFFIC. This is exactly what the engineering dept. told
us stop signs were not for. One other total contradiction I witnessed at the
6/20/94 council meeting. Angry residents of Boulder Crest insisted on an all way
stop at 34th and Ranier'Lane in order to slow speeding traffic along 34th between
'101 and' the Churchill'Farms subdivision. 34th and Ranier is very similar to 19th-
and Holly, but again is not as heavily travelled because it is not as close to 6 and
101 as we are. Regardless, Mr. Moore recommended that the all way stop be
approved at 34th and Ranier ( with no petition presented and no traffic studies
conducted ) for two reasons: 1. to reduce speeding traffic along 34th. 2. because
at the end of the Ranier Ln. cul de sac there is a short path through the trees to
the Greenwood school playground. Mr. Moore totally contradicts himself, by
telling us that stop signs are not for speed reduction, but then puts them in at
another similar intersection to 19th and Holly. We have the same speeding
problems as residents at 34th and Ranier and we have had them for a lot longer
than they have. Our path carries a lot of kids to Oakwood. I would bet the Ranier
Lane trail through the woods is used by less than a dozen children that walk to
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Greenwood from the Ranier cul de sac. We want our neighborhood to be as safe
as the residents of Boulder Crest in this case.
Another solution that one resident has offered is to close 19th Ave. N. at 101 with
a cul de sac at the Western end of 19th. And make the only access in and out of
the area via Dunkirk. This may have some merit as 19th and 101 is not the safesl
place to pull out on to 101 either. Residents would still have easy access to
everything they currently do.
I could go on further but I have taken enough of your time. Please vote to install
all way stop signs at 19th and Holly and paint a crosswalk on the street as well.
We really feel this would make our street a safer one for our families and all those
who use the path to cross 19th. If you have any questions or would like to meet
with concerned neighbors you may contact me at 476 -1598, or Brenda Hylle at
475 -2560. We would welcome all of you to make a visit to our neighborhood to
witness first hand what is going on with regard to our traffic problems along 19th
Ave. N. Brenda can tell you how many mail boxes she has replaced over the
years, and how many light poles and cable T.V. boxes have been ruined at the
Western end of 19th Ave.. And of our very real fear of having children wait for
buses where mail boxes and light poles are regularly mowed down. We can't
make 19th perfect, but we can take steps to improve the situation.
Sincerely,
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Ron Weber on behalf of concerned neighbors along 19th Ave. N. and the
immediate area that have signed a petition in favor of stop signs at 19th and
Holly.
October 14, 1994
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SUBJECT: 26TH AVENUE
CITY PROJECT NO. 601
Dear «FN »:
CITV OF
PLYMOUTI+
The purpose of this letter is to keep you informed on the status of the City's proposed improvement
of 26th Avenue from Medicine Ridge Road to Kilmer Lane. The September 21, 1994 letter you
received indicated the staff's intent to take the final plans to the City Council for approval at their
October 3, 1994 meeting. This, did not occur due to some individual concerns with temporary
construction easements. These cncerns will-be fully addressed and the necessary easement obtained
before the plans are brought to the City Council for final approval. We anticipate that the easement
negotiations. will ' be complete within approximately one month at which time the plans will be
brought forth to the City Council for fmal approval.
The next necessary step in the process is to set a bid date and advertise this date for three weeks.
After the bids have been received and analyzed, staff would then make a recommendation to the City
Council for award of a construction contract. Since this will not occur until quite late this year, we
do not anticipate any construction activity until next spring. * Prior to the initiation of any
construction activity next year we will send out another reminder informing all affected residents of
the contractor's proposed schedule. In the meantime if you have any questions or concerns or wish
to view the fmal construction plans, you can either stop by the Engineering counter between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. -and 4:30 p.m. or contact Dan Campbell at 550 -5073 or Dan Faulkner at 550-
5071. j
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
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James M. Bourey, County Administrator
IOctober 5, 1994
Ms. Marlys Jacobs
6367 Lawndale Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55311
RE: Intersection of County Road 47 and Lawndale Lane
Dear Ms. Jacobs:
Thank you for taking the time to write regarding your concern about the
intersection of County Road 47 and Lawndale Lane. We are aware of the
problems you refer to and as a result we have been monitoring accidents and
the traffic volumes as.well as recently performing a sight distance survey.
We have confirmed that the sight distances are limited. The accident rate
is essentially the same as the County -wide average for two way stops.
However, due to the limited sight distance we also are concerned about the
potential for accidents. Therefore, we are examining design options and
looking at the possibility of contracting for an improvement at the Lawndale
intersection with the intent of having an improvement designed in time for
construction during the 1995 construction season.
Again, I would like to thank you for taking the time to write me expressing
your concerns about the intersection of County Road 47 and Lawndale Lane.
Sincerely,
T ore J. H
cting Tran r ation Division Engineer
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cc: Vern Genzlinger
Bruce Polaczyk
Tom Johnson
Steve Theis
Fred Moore
Department of Public Works
320 Washington Avenue South Recycled Paper
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 -8468
(612)930 -2500 FAX:(612)930 -2513
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ROBBINSDALE AREA COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER
4139 Regent Avenue North
Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422
(612) 535 -1790
October 12, 1994
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Minnesota Chemical Health Week will be celebrated November 11 -18. Concerned citizens
statewide will join together to heighten awareness of, and reduce problems associated with,
alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse (ATODA). The focus of the week is to promote a
commitment to ongoing prevention efforts in all segments of our communities. The theme for the
campaign is "Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Costs, Prevention Saves."
Robbinsdale Area Schools will join with state, county and city efforts by displaying red ribbons as
a symbol of our commitment to help reduce and prevent drug and alcohol abuse.
In order for Minnesota Chemical Health Week to be a successful community -wide chemical abuse
prevention effort, it is essential that all Minnesota communities work together to sponsor and
promote it. You. are invited to participate in what has become the largest coordinated prevention
effort in the state. Please show your support by encouraging employees and community members
to participate in the week's activities (see attached for more information).
The intent of the week is to show'that District 281 and the community are committed to providing
opportunities for students, staff and community members to make healthy choices. Your support
will strengthen the philosophy that Minnesota Chemical Health Week is a celebration for the
community, by the community.
Please feel free to call me with questions at 535 -1790, extension 205. Free materials are available
to assist you in marketing the week. Contact Minnesota Prevention Center at 427 -5310 to order a
Community, Religious or School'Activity packet and Drug Talk cards, and MADD at 938 -0700
after November 1 to order red ribbons.
Sincerely, ;
Sandra S. Bengtson
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Youth Development/Chemical Coordinator
Enclosure: MN Chemical Health Week flier
Sample Press Release
Sample Proclamation
Sample red ribbon
Sample Drug Talk card
Poster
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Chemical Health Week\L- City \10.10.94 f I�
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 281
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Learning for a lifetime of growing
To bring together community members who are interested in preventing alcohol, tobacco and
other drug abuse: -'...---,,-',-,.'.-
TO create awareness of the widespread costs of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse and the
benefits -of pieventiori to *our community.
To encourage collaboration among diverse sectors of the community.
To "serve `as ,a kick =off for'pivmonngyear -round chemical health in our community.
History
Mixiiiesota.Cheniical.Hea1 Week is a concerted effort to raise awareness of the cost of Alcohol,
Tobacco ''and`OtherDriig'Abuse(ATODA) and associated problems through the integration of '
efforts such "as 'MAbD,Project -Red Ribbon, Red Ribbon Week and D -Day. People felt that '
Minnesota needed h focused tune period each year in which to heighten the community's
awareness, of Alcohol; --Tob`acco and Other Drug Abuse (ATODA) and associated problems and to '
encourage community- -wide participation in prevention..
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Crdafe and display media messages that promote fun, chemical-free activities.
Demonstrate support for healthy, smoke-free lifestyles, by celebrating "D -Day" on
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Proclamation
Declaring November 11 -18, 1994, as
Minnesota Chemical Health Week
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WHEREAS, over half a million Americans will die this year from alcohol, tobacco and
other drug- related causes; and
WHEREAS, every man, woman and child in America pays nearly $1,000 annually to
cover the coasts of unnecessary health care, extra law enforcement, auto accidents, crime, and lost
productivity resulting from substance abuse; and
WHEREAS, prevention and treatment efforts have made major gains in reversing the trend
toward more and more alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; and
WHEREAS, the color RED has been chosen to represent individual and community
commitment to efforts to reduce demand for alcohol and other drugs in our communities; and
WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools,'religious institutions,
service organizations, neighborhoods, youth, senior citizens and other individuals are encouraged
to demonstrate their commitment to help reduce and prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse
by wearing and/or displaying the color RED during Minnesota Chemical Health Weep
BE IT RESOLVED that I, James Dahle, as Superintendent of Independent School District
281, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim November 11 -18, 1994, as
MINNESOTA CHEMICAL HEALTH WEEK; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Robbinsdale Area Schools, in recognition of this
event, support the activities sponsored by the Minnesota Chemical Health Week, MADD's Red
Ribbon Project, and D -Day and encourages community participation in all Minnesota Chemical
Health Week activities and other alcohol and other drug abuse prevention efforts year round.
- Proclamation - 291 version 10.1293
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Press Release — Robbinsdale Area Schools
MINNESOTA CHEMICAL HEALTH WEEK
Minnesota Chemical Health Week will be celebrated November 11 -18. Concerned citizens will join
together, in the largest coordinated prevention effort in the state, to heighten awareness of and reduce
problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse (ATODA). The focus of the week is to
promote a commitment to ongoing prevention efforts in all segments of our communities. The theme for
the campaign is "Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Costs, Prevention Saves."
Independent School District 281 will join with state, county and city efforts by displaying red ribbons as a
symbol of our commitment to help reduce and prevent chemical abuse.
Community members are invited to support this statewide prevention effort by wearing red and displaying
red ribbons on vehicle antennas.
For more information about Minnesota Chemical Health Week, call the Minnesota Prevention Resource
Center, at 612/427 -5310 or Sandra S. Bengtson, District 281 Youth Development/Chemical Coordinator,
at 535 -1790, extension 205.
Press Releases — Sample
MINNESOTA CHEMICAL HEALTH WEEK
Minnesota Chemical Health Week will be celebrated November 11 -18. Independent School District 281
will join state, county and city efforts to heighten awareness of and reduce problems associated with
alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse (ATODA). The focus of the week is to promote a commitment to
ongoing prevention efforts in all District 281 communities. The theme for the campaign is "Alcohol,
Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Costs, Prevention Saves."
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(Organization name) will join with state, county and city efforts by displaying red ribbons as a symbol of
our commitment to help reduce and prevent chemical abuse.
Community members are invited to support this statewide prevention effort by wearing red and displaying
red ribbons on vehicle antennas.
For more information about Minnesota Chemical Health Week, call the Minnesota Prevention Resource
Center, at 612/427 -5310 or (local contact person's name), at (phone number).
Volunteers Needed
Minnesota Chemical Health Week will be celebrated November 11 -18. Concerned citizens statewide
will join together to heighten awareness of and reduce problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other
drug abuse (ATODA). The focus of the week is to promote a commitment to ongoing prevention efforts
in all segments of our communities. Community members will celebrate the week by wearing red and
displaying red ribbons on vehicle antennas.
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Volunteers are needed to sort and distribute ribbons prior to the celebration. For more information about
volunteering, call (local contact person's name), at (phone number).
Community Press Release \10.10.94
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` 1011 First Street South, Suite 200, Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933 -0005 Fax: (612) 933 -8455
October 19,1994
Mayor and City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor and City Council:
Please excuse the delay in reporting the third quarter activity for Plymouth
residents, city staff or businesses but I was on vacation the first part of October.
Third quarter:
I . juvenile vandalism, Operation de Novo (ODN) referral, mediated with
signed agreement
2, juvenile theft, ODN referral, mediated with signed agreement
3. intra - family, self - referral, other party declined
4. business /consumer, City of Richfield referral, conciliated*
5. juvenile theft, Plymouth PD referral, mediated with signed agreement
6, juvenile vandalism, ODN referral, mediated with signed agreement
7. business /consumer, Conciliation Court flyer referral, other party never
responded
Our Conflict Resolution Training was well received by the City of Minnetonka`s
staff in September and is still available for scheduling. As future trainings are
scheduled we will keep you informed.
We also have a trainer available to make presentations on past - divorce
visitation and property matters mediations. There would be no cost as McKnight
Foundation is funding these presentations. If there are groups in Plymouth you feel
might be interested, please give us a call so we can contact them. We feel strongly that
problems over visitation are detrimental to the healthy development of children.
As of this date, we have had 550 cases.
We appreciate your interest and support of mediation.
Sincerely,
(Sus A. Nelson
Executive Director
* conciliation means resolution due to intervention by our agency
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Marketing Consultant
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Advisory Board
Jerry Bell
President
Minnesota Twins
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October 13, 1994
Honorable Mayor Tierney
17915 20th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Honorable Mayor Tierney,
The Page; Education Foundation is pleased to inform you that the following
students from your area have been awarded Page Education P- A -.4
Scholarships:
Gina Cincinelli
K.C. Huynh
Phuong Huynh
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The Page Education Foundation was established by Alan Page in 1988, to increase
participation by Minnesota's minority youth in post - secondary education. It is
designed to fill a critical gap in the education and work - readiness system, through
a unique program of financial aid to post - secondary students who give community
service to young children. These deserving students from your community work
with youngsters through a variety of organizations, setting a good example as
someone who has stayed in school, worked hard, and is now in college. They
encourage the young children to have a positive attitude about education and its
importance in their lives.
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Our system of volunteers, self - motivated Page Scholars, and existing mentoring
organizations allows us to have an impact on a large number of disadvantaged
minority students. The Foundation is in its sixth year, and for this school year,
has granted 225 scholarships to deserving students attending more than 40
Minnesota post - secondary schools, working with about 2,500 young children of
color. Last year, more than 70 adult mentors supported the Scholars in their work
with 68 mentoring agencies.
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If your would like more information about the Page Education Foundation or have
questions concerning our programs or these students, please call the Foundation's
office at (612)930 -7252. Congratulations to you and your community for the
accomplishments of these outstanding young people.
Sincerely,
Dennis W. Shafer
Executive Vice President
Carlisle Plastics. Inc.
Ram na Hairisthal
Ad ' 'strative Director
Honeywell
N E S O T Solid State Electronics Center
Honeywell Inc.
JALITV 12001 Highway 55
Plymouth MN 55441
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October 18, 1994 } -
Mayor Joy Tiemer
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierner:
On Friday, October 14, we met with four City of Plymouth officials here at Honeywell Solid
State Electronics Center concerning our building consolidation project. The city
representatives were very understanding of our concerns and were responsive to taking
actions to issues that were presented. The meeting, from our standpoint, was very
successful.
The city officials involved in this meeting were Ann Hurlburt, Don Munson, Joe Ryan and
Stan Scofield. We greatly appreciate their flexibility in being able to meet with us on a fairly
short notice.
Thank you for the support we were shown by your staff. We are looking forward to a
continued good, working relationship.
Sincerely,
Larry C. Welliver
Vice President of SSEC
Ben Simmons
Vice President of HTC
4B4y' Joh son, Director
Human Resources & Facility Services
LCW /ds
cc: A. Hurlburt
D. Munson
J. Ryan
S. Scofield
SSEC Customer Satisfaction Hotline: 1- 800 - 238 -1502
STATE OF MINNESOTA MINNESOTA POLLUTION
COUNTY OF RAMSEY 2, 3 CONTROL AGENCY
In the Matter of the Adoption of '`�° .t' NOTICE OF PUBLIC
the Water Pollution Control Revolving °� {'� $ �c�c�ta i PARTICIPATION
Fund 1995 Intended Use Plan Pursuant to
Minn. Rules ch. 7077
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the e ota Pollution of Agency (MPCA) will
consider the adoption of the 1995 Intended Use an,Ifi1P)'' r Water Pollution Control
Revolving Fund at the regular public meeting of the at 9:00 a.m., November 22, 1994, in
the MPCA Board Room at 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155 -4194. Interested
persons are invited to comment on the draft IUP prior to adoption.
The Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund, more commonly known as the loan
program, provides loans to municipalities for planning, design and construction of wastewater
and storm water treatment projects and nonpoint source pollution programs. The 1995 IUP
identifies the projects proposed to receive loans from funds available during state fiscal year
1995. As required by the Clean Water Act, each state must annually prepare and submit to the.
U.S. Environmental Protection agency an IUP as part of its capitalization grant application under
the State Revolving Fund program.
All projects on the Project Priority List are eligible for the loan program. However, a
municipality seeking a loan for construction financing must receive preliminary approval of its
facilities plan before it can be placed on the IUP. Replacement on the IUP does not guarantee
that a municipality will receive a loan. The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority is responsible
for determining the specific projects and loan amounts that can be funded based on available
funds and its ability to issue bonds.
The draft IUP contains 44 projects based on the requests received as of October 1, 1994
(see table on back). A number of other municipalities have requested placement on the IUP, but
have not yet received preliminary approval of their facilities plans. The 1995 IUP may be
amended later to include additional projects, depending on staff workload and the availability of
loan funds.
Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed IUP prior to adoption. Any
persons may submit written comments at any time up to November 18, 1994, by mailing them to
Ms. Mary Jane Schultz at the address given below. In addition, all interested persons shall have
the opportunity to present oral or written statements to the MPCA Citizens' Board at the
November 22, 1994, meeting' Persons desiring to make oral statements to the Board are asked to
advise the Commissioner of such desire as soon as possible. The Chairperson may restrict the
time and manner in which oral comments are submitted, depending on the circumstances.
The draft 1995 IUP has been prepared and is available for inspection and copying at the
MPCA offices during normal business hours. One free copy of the IUP will also be mailed upon
request by contacting:
j Mary Jane Schultz
{ Program Support Unit, Water Quality Division
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 -4194
Telephone: (612) 296 -7208, TTY: (612) 282 -5332
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League of Minnesota Cities
3490 Lexington Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55126 -8044
Prohibition of Gifts to Local Officials
Duke Addicks and Joel Jamnik
Almost every gift to local (city and county) officials is prohibited as of August 1, 1994
The law which applies to local officials in all cities and counties is Minnesota Statutes 471.895. It
states that "an interested person may not give a gift or request another to give a gift to a local official.
A local official may not accept a gift from an interested en rson. "
This sounds simple but it isn't.
Who is an "interested person ?" 'The law states that an interested person "means a person or
representative of a person or association that has a direct financial interest in a decision that a local
official is authorized to make.". This certainly includes anyone who is or may provide goods or services
to a city, such as engineers, fiscal advisors, contractors, attorneys, sales representatives, etc.
But virtually every resident of a'city could have a direct financial interest in a decision that a local
official could make. Until this issue is clarified our advice is simple: local officials should not accept a
gift from anyone. 1
Who is a "local official ?" The 'law defines "local official to mean "an elected or appointed official of a
county or a city or of any agency, authority, or instrumentality of a county or city. " The definition of
an interested person implies that the type of local official who cannot accept a gift is a local official
who is authorized to make decisions which could impact someone financially. Clearly the law applies
to all mayors, councilmembers and members of appointed bodies.
Many appointed officials including inspectors, clerks, administrators, managers, finance officers, and
people who purchase or advise on the purchase of supplies, goods and services are also covered. These
officials are affected because the law refers to local officials whose decisions (a recommendation is a
decision) could impact someone financially. However, it is unclear how the law affects line employees,
such as office workers and peace officers, but it is possible to construct fact situations where any public
employer can make or recommend actions that involve direct financial interests. Again, until this
definition is clarified, it is advisable to be extremely cautious.
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Finally, there is the question, "what is a ig ft ?„ A gift means "money, real or personal property, a
service, a loan, a forbearance or forgiveness of -indebtedness, or a promise of future employment, that
is given and received without the giver receiving (from the local official) consideration of equal or
greater value in return." To help clarify this, the law established some exceptions. The following are
not prohibited gifts: I,
• A political contribution.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITYIAFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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• "Services to assist an official in the performances of official duties, including but not .limited to
providing advice, consultation, information, and communication in connection with legislation,
and services to constituents. " This exception seems to be more confusing than clarifying, and
has been interpreted by the Ethical Practices Board to allow the giving of educational items such
as newspapers, as well as "services."
• "Services of insignificant monetary value" are not prohibited gifts.
• "A plaque or memento recognizing individual services in a field of specialty or to a charitable
cause" is not a prohibited gift.
• "A trinket or memento of insignificant value" is not a gift. What is insignificant value? Under
a related law, a gift of a $2.00 pocket calendar was found to be a prohibited gift (E.P.B.
Advisory Opinion #141). Thus, this exception, as with all of them, should be read very
narrowly.
• "Informational materials of unexceptional value," is not a prohibited gift.
• "Food or beverage given at a reception, meal, or meeting away from the recipient's place of
work by an organization before whom the recipient appears to make a speech or answer
questions as part of a program" is not a prohibited gift. This is the only exception to what
seems to be the rule: all other gifts of food and or beverage are prohibited. Under a related
law, vendor contributions to a meeting of local officials for breakfasts, hospitality rooms, snacks
or refreshments were prohibited (E.P.B. Advisory Opinion #142).
• Gifts to a group of nonlocal officials of which a local official happens to be a member are not
prohibited gifts. Neither are gifts by a family member.
There is a related law, Minnesota Statutes Section 10A.071, which applies to officials of metropolitan
cities over 50,000 population and to legislators. It prohibits gifts from lobbyists. The exceptions are
virtually the same. The only real difference is that the law applying to all cities does not have a clear
enforcement process, except perhaps through criminal prosecution, whereas the law dealing with
lobbyists will be enforced by the ethical practices board.
However, the real enforcement of these new laws will be through public opinion. The media and
political opponents of those in office will be watching to see how carefully local officials follow the
law. That is why we are advising caution. As a general rule no elected official, member of an
advisory board, or public employee should except any gift unless the city attorney is of the opinion that
the gift is one of the rare exceptions to the rule.
The League will continue to advise city officials of the developments as this new law is interpreted.
Watch future issues of the City Bulletin for more details.
Revised 9 -12 -94
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: October 27, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson/ Kathy Lueckert
SUBJECT: Information on Council vacancy
We are providing some information from our files about procedures in the case of a
vacancy on the City Council. We plan to have the proper resolution prepared before
the special meeting called for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening to declare the Ward 2 seat
vacant.
11- 10- 1993 16:51 612 339 5897 BEST «FLANAGAN P.02
BEST & FLANAGAN
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Roarnr L. CHoKDY
SCOTT D. 1~I.I.KII
9000 FIRST BANS PI.AC>:
LRONARD M. AUDINUTON
CHAwLrx C. DENUITINT
JAN Es D. OI.EON
ROBERT R. BARTH
GEoRUS O. 1xtK;xr
001 SE:co D AVENLIE SOT.-T11
N. WALTER GHAAY
E.JosEPH UrAvi>.
WAND H. I.rwlr
ALLEN D. pAHNAHU
GREOORY D. Souls:
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 56402 -43b1
RICHARD A. PICTERKON
ROBERT J. JR.
CATHT E. GQQHLIx
CHRISTIANSON.
PATRICK 13, HRNNM.KKV
TELEPHONE 10121 339^'7121
FKANK J. WAL2
FRANK VoaL
MAmmus W. VAN PUrTEN.JR.
TIHOTHY A. StILLIVAN
BRIAN F. RICE
DANIEL R.W. Vr.LeON
TELEgOPIER (C'11$1 33o-t8(7
DAVID B. MonsK
TRACY J. VAN STEEN13UFIOH
JOHN A. DURTOIt. JR.
DAVID J. ZUBNE
JAt1ES C. DIRACLEH
STEVEN R. KRUORK
ROBFIIT L. MELLKR. JR.
JA %4 P. MICHELs
Jumn A. RG=s HEBKr
PAUL E. KAMINfl KI
Direct Dial: 341 -9720
November 10, 1993
BY FACSIMILE
Mr. Dwight Johnson
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Appointment for Council Vacancy
Dear Dwight:
(INDY .1. LARHON
Or COUM.[L
JOHN 1'. BOYLK
JOHN R. CARHUI.I.
Ros+ C. FORMrLL
JAN Es D. OI.EON
CAHYN SCHrRD Owvr.H
RUUBNT M. SHAHS:
MARY F.. SHEAHr.%
ANCHIHALD SPENt'r.}t
CATHRHINR J. CnURTNVY
WAND H. I.rwlr
KKITR J. NaleeN
TRACT F. I:UUHE \UDHI'Ell
JEANNICR M. RrnrvD
SARAH CRIPPKN MAMMON
JAM r.N I. bKAT
Ronzw D.MAHrH
IMY•IUNb
DAVID 11..1U11NAOx
RORYRT.1
WILLIAM .J. MORRIS
IUUC -Wu
We have been requested to advise the City on whether or not
the City can advertise for a council vacancy prior to the date
the vacancy occurs. In addition, we were asked to research any
specific steps that the city needs to follow in filling that
vacancy.
In reviewing state law, state case law, and the City
Charter, we could find no requirement for or prohibition of
advertising for a council seat prior to the vacancy actually
occurring. City charter section 2.07 deals with council
vacancies and is silent on the issue. However, that Section does
require the council to "promptly11 declare a vacancy and to
"forthwith" appoint an eligible person to fill the vacancy. We
conclude that the City may proceed to advertise for the eventual
vacancy in order that it might be in a position to quickly fill
the vacancy once it occurs. I attach hereto a copy of my
September 9, 1993 letter to you regarding the specifics on the
procedure for filling the vacancy. we caution that the City
should not unduly restrict the qualifications for any potential
persons to fill the vacancy. Por your information, I also
enclose an August 26, 1993 letter from Paul Kaminski to Laura
Rauenhorst discussing residency requirements. We would recommend
that persons who are interested in the position be required to
file an affidavit of candidacy as required-in a normal election.
This'will give the council basic information about the potential
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Mr. Johnson
November 10, 1993
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candidate. Overall, the council has wide latitude in its process
for selecting the person to fill the vacancy.
Please let me know if Y can be of any further assistance to
you on this matter.
PEX:kjd:Johnson.ltr
Enclosures
V yPtL. y yours,
Robe VMaler.
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ROBERT L. CROSBY
LEONARD M. ADDINGTON
ROBERT R. BARTH
K. WALTER GRAFF
ALLEN D. BARNARD
RICHARD A. PETERSON
ROBERT J. CHRISTIANSON. JR.
FRANK J. WALZ
FRANK VOGL
MARINUS \1. VAN PL' FN, JR.
DAVID B. MORSE
JOHN A. BLRTON. JR.
JAMES C. DIRACLES
ROBERT L.MELLER.JR.
JUDITH A.R000SRESKE
BEST & FLANAGAN
ATTORNEYS AT LA-%v
SCOTT D. ELLER
CHARLES C. BERoUIST
GEORGE 0. LLD=
E. JOSEPH LAFAVE
GREooRY D. SOULE
CATHY E. GOBLIN
PATRICK B. HE.-MESSY
TIMOTHY A. SCLLTIAN
BRIAN F. RICE
D,--,;] EL R. NV. IN£LSON
TRACY J. VAN STEENBUROH
DAVID J. ZCBHE
STEVEN R. KRUGER
JAMES P. MICHELS
PAUL E. KAMINSKI
9500 IDS CENTER
80 SOUTH 8TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 - 2113
TELEPHONE 1612 039-7121
TELECOPIER (612) 339 -5897
September 9, 1993
BY TELEFAX
Mr. Dwight Johnson
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Election Issues
CINDY J. LARSON
JOHN P. BOYLE
ROSS C. FORMELL
CARYN SCHERB GLOVER
MARY" E. SHEAREN
CATHERINE J. COURTNEY
KEITH J. NELSEN
TRACY F. KoCHENDORPER
JEAN-NICE M. REDING
SABAH GRIPPEN MADISON
ROBERT D. MAHER
DAvID H.JoHNsoN
WILLIAM J. MORRIS
OP COLKSEL
JOHN R. CARROLL
JAMES D. 0LsoN
ROBERT M.SKARE
ARCHIBALD SPENCER
CHARLES S. BELLOMs
HARD B. LEh Is
JAMES I. BEST
1002.19e9
ROBERT J. FIANAGAN
1e08.1974
Dear Dwight:
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You have asked us to research a number of issues arising from
a councilperson's decision to run for mayor. First, does the
councilperson retain his or her seat if the mayoral bid is
unsuccessful? Second; if the councilperson is successful in his
or her mayoral campaign, how is the vacated council seat filled?
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If the councilmember is unsuccessful in his or her mayoral
attempt, that councilperson may continue to serve as a
councilmember until the expiration of his or her term. As noted
in Attorney General Opinion 471 -H, September 21, 1953:
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His failure of election to the office of mayor will in no way
affect his tenure of office-as councilman, and in that event
he may continue to serve as councilman until the expiration
of his term•as such.
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If the councilmember is successful in his or her mayoral bid,
the councilperson may'continue to discharge the duties of
councilperson until the term of the mayor begins since there is no
incapability until the commencement of the mayoral term. To avoid
any uncertainty, it is probably advisable for the councilperson to
Mr. Dwight Johnson
September 9, 1993
Page 2
submit a resignation of the office he or she is vacating,
effective when the term of the mayoral office begins. League of
Minnesota Cities Memo, 180e.1, p. 6.
Normally, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 415.15, a resigning
member of .a city council is not to participate in a vote of the
council to.chose a person replacing the resigning member.
However, pursuant to Attorney General Opinion 471 -n, December 27,
1977, a councilmember who is elected mayor may, upon becoming
mayor, participate in the appointment of the successor to the
council,"notwithstanding the provision of Minn. Stat. § 415.15.
The City Charter in Section 2.07 discusses the process of filling
a council vacancy. Nine different possible reasons for vacancy
are listed in this Section. If a vacancy occurs for specified
reasons in clauses (d) through (i), the council is to include in
its resolution declaring a vacancy findings that support the
vacancy declaration. If the vacancy results for other reasons,
the council is not required in its resolution to set forth fact
situations to support the vacancy finding. In the case of the
councilperson resigning to assume the office of mayor, there is
not a need to set forth in the resolution findings of fact to
support the vacancy declaration. The council will be required to
fill the vacancy until such time as there is a regularly scheduled
municipal election. At that next regular municipal election, the
voters will fill the office for the unexpired term. This
procedure would be in conformance with the statutory requirements
of Minn. Stat. § 205.10, subd. 2. Procedurally, the council
passes a resolution naming the appointee to the office. A
majority of the council voting on the question must pass the
resolution and a quorum must be present. Minnesota Statute
§ 412.02, subd. 2(a).
Once you have had a chance to review the above, please don't
hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have.
V u ruly yours,
obey ell r, Jr.
mas6950q
Agenda Number: - q- b
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Appointments for Ward 2 City Council member and City Commissions
DATE: November 10, 1993
1. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve advertising for applicants for the anticipated Ward 2
Council vacancy and for various City Commissions and Committees where terms are
expiring.
2. BACKGROUND: Council member Tierney has inquired about the possibility of
advertising now for the Ward 2 Council seat that she intends to vacate upon assuming the
office of Mayor in early January. Research by the City Attorney confirms that this
vacancy would be filled by the City Council with no special election. Advertising now
would allow the new Council to review applications and interview early in January. This
would allow the new Ward 2 Council member to be appointed and seated at either the
January 17 or January 31 council meetings and permit the new member to catch up with
the new council as rapidly as possible. The same situation exists with the commission and
committee appointments. The terms of a number*of members expire on January 31, 1994.
Advertising now would allow for timely appointment of new members in January.
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3. ALTERNATIVES: The Council can either advertise now or wait for the new Council
to be seated. Advertising now would allow the new Ward 2 member to be appointed as
soon as possible; advertising in January would allow the new council members to have
more official input into the entire selection procedure before it begins.
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4. DISCUSSION: The attached memorandum from the City Attorney indicates that there
are no legal problems with advertising for an anticipated.council vacancy at this time. The
advertising would entail notices in the Sun - Sailor newspaper and on our Cable TV channel.
The notices would be general and state only the statutory requirements for the position.
Staff envisions that interested applicants for Council would subsequently be asked to
complete an application form which would serve as a brief written interview. If a very
large number of people apply for the Council seat, the written interview could help narrow
the field for later interviews. Otherwise, the written interview could serve as a basis for
further questions in the oral interview process. Staff has already made a list of possible
questions. Both current and newly elected council members would be asked to review the
proposed questions, since the new Council will be making the appointments.
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5. BUDGET MPACT: None.
6. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council authorize immediate
advertising for a pending Ward 2 Council vacancy as well as for the Commission and
Committee appointments on the attached lists to allow the City's governing and advisory
boards to operate at full strength and efficiency as rapidly as possible in 1994.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: November 24, 1993
TO: Mayor, City Council, and Council -Elect
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR WARD 2 COUNCEL
VACANCY
The City Council recently authorized the solicitation of applications for the .Ward 2
City Council seat which will be vacated by Councilmember Tierney in January. Staff
has drafted the attached application for your consideration. It is partly based on the
previous application used iri 1985, and is intended to provide the new City Council
with information from which to determine whether to interview all or some of the
applicants.
We would like suggestions for changes to the application from the current and future
Council. We have already received a number of inquiries about the vacancy and would
like to have the application,available for distribution as soon as possible.
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Please review the draft application and contact me (550 -5011) or Laurie (550 - 5014), by
Monday, December 6, to let us know whether you feel the application is adequate or to
provide suggested revisions. We will update the application as necessary.and begin
distribution of the application on December 7.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT o D
TO WARD 2 CITY COUNCIL SEAT
Return* Application to: If, due to a disability, you need assistance in
City Clerk (550 -5014) completing an application or if you anticipate
City of Plymouth that you will need assistance in the selection
3400 Plymouth Blvd. process, please notify the City Clerk at:
Plymouth, MN 55447 550 -5014 550 -5009 TTD
Name:
Home Address:
Lived in Plymouth Since:
Present Employer:
Position Title:
Previous Employer:
Position Title:
Present Employer:
Position Title:
Home Phone:
Zip Code:
Employment
Work Phone:
Employment Dates:
From To
Employment Dates:
Employment Dates:
From
From
Education
Course Work Taken Beyond High School
Institution To /From Degree /Credits Area of Emphasis
To
To
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Civic Ex rience
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List other civic experience you have had in Plymouth or elsewhere, including name of
organization, dates of participation, name of city, and position held:
General Ouestions - Please provide answers to each of the following questions:
1. What strengths would you bring to the Plymouth City Council?
2. How should the Council encourage citizen involvement?
3. Briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of Plymouth today.
4. Briefly describe Plymouth as it should be ten years from now.
5. How do you deal with conflict?
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6. What are the major issues facing the City today, and specifically Ward 2?
7. The City Council met in official session approximately 70 times in 1993, including
special and study meetings. In addition, substantial time is required to read
background material in order to prepare for Council meetings and to meet with
residents. Please indicate any problems you might have in meeting this time
commitment.
8. Are you aware of any conflicts of interest that might arise with you or your family
if you are appointed to the City Council?
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Signed:
Date:
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You may attach a resume if you desire. The selection process will vary according to
the number of applicants, and may not include interviews with all candidates. Thank
you for your interest in serving on the Plymouth City Council!
(council- appward2)
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STATE OF N• WNES OTA►
OFFICE OF TtM AWORNEY GENERAL
" January 24, 1994
Mr. Robort L, Moller, Jr.
Plymouth -City Attorney
BEST & FLANAGAN
4000 First Bank Place .
601 Second Avenue South .
Minneapolls, MN 55402 4331
Dear Mr. 'Moller:
P. C) _
MIL TowtA
wf ► ROM9OTA STRUT
Sr PAUL. MN JI10 0A
TULEPHONQ: ff111 iii- lltltt
in your letter to our office you state that there is currently a vacancy on the Plymouth.
City Council as a result of one council member having assumed the office'of mayor. It is
anticipated that there may be a tie vote among the remaining council members upon the issue
of appointment of a person to fill the vacancy.. You state that the Plymouth home rule charter
Is silent as to any alternative selection process in the event of deadlock.I You suggest that in
the event of a tie the mayor* should appoint a person .to fill the vacancy In accordance wide Op.
Atty. Gen. 471M. March 2, 1962. ,& a& Op. Atty. Gen. 471M December 27, 1977, You
seek our opinion concerning the action that should be taken in the event of a tie vote on the
appointment,
While :we can appreciate. the rationale suggested to' Permit the .mayor to resolve the
deadlock, the authorities we have located -in the time available do not appear to support tlhat
result. As you note. Op. Atty. Gen, 471 M March 2, 1962 (as well as the 1977 opinion) is
based excluslvaly upon the terms of Minn. Stat. §412,02 subd. 2. That section, however, has
no application to any city which has adopted a home rule charter. &r, Minn. Stat, §412,016
(1992). Furthermore, we are not aware of any other statute applicable to charter cities which
addresses the deadlock question. , In such situations, prior opinions of this office have
concluded' that the council, charged with the responsibility of filling a vacancy in office, may
not redelegate'that duty elsewhere.
For example, in Op. Atty. Gen, 63a -11; December 20, 1966, we determined that, where
the St. Louis Park Charter required a mayoral vacancy to be filled ,by council, the council had
1. Section 2.07 of the charter provides - in -part:
When a vacancy occurs for a reason specified in clauses (d) through (i), the council must
promptly, by a-resolution statin its findings, declare the vacancy to exist. When a
VaC 'n
until the next regular municipal election when the office is filled for the unexpired term.
If a vacancy occurs and exists in an elective office after the first day for filing affidavits
of candidacy for that office, the person elected to.fill that office is deemed to have been
appointed for the unexpired term .. '. (Emphasis added)
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no authority :to permit, the voters- to decide on the replacement when the council could not
agree on an appointee. There we said:
Neither the above nor any other provision of the St. Louis -Park Charter authorizes the
city council to' hold a special election when the council itself cannot agree upon an
appointment:.
In the -absence of statutory or charter authorization, public authority 'may not redelegate
its duties and responsibilities to the electorate.
Blss Ops. Atty. Gen, 63a -11, January 4, 1966 (no authority to hold election), 63a -I I
April 7, 1939 (mayor may not vote 'to break deadlock absent charter authority 63 a -11,
March 27, 1935 (no authority to call special election to breakdeadlock). The 1935 opinion
concluded: "The only suggestion that occurs to us is for the Council to keep on balloting until
the 'deadlock' is broken."
We have not located any Minnesota cases which address the issue, the cases we ,have
reviewed from other states also decline to support use of alternative means to fill vacancies
when the responsibility has been given to a deadlocked governing body. egg, C, Forme vv.
Sfaston Gol�nty 9oard of F�Il,r�ft..� 29 N.C. App. 423, 224 S.E.2d677 (1976)(no authority for.
district court to order election despite, protracted deadlock on filling of school board vacancy).
Thus while we are sympathetic to the wish to have the vacancy filled promptly and definitely
we cannot conclude that, if a'tie vote occurs, resort may be had to a process not contained in
the charter or specifically authorized by a statute applicable to tile City of* Plymouth.
Therefore,• it is our view that the council itself must select an appointee.
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I have enclosed, for your review, copies of our opinions which I have cited. I hope this
information is helpful. to you. If yuu would like to discuss the matter further, please feel free
to contact me. 1
Very truly yours, ,
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KENNETH E. RASCHKE, JR.. •L/
Assistant Attorney General
(612) 297 -1141
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF _
-- January 28, 1994
Mr.* Virgil Schneider .
11520 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, Nfmnesota 55441
Dear Virgil,
On January 24, 1994 the City Council appointed Sheryl Morrison to fill the Ward 2
vacancy created when Joy Tierney was elected mayor. While the' appointment process
went smoothly, it did highlight a point on which the Charter is silent: what is the
procedure to be used if the Council is deadlocked (in this case, 3 -3) on the appointment of
an individual to fill the vacancy? The City Attorney opined that state statutes, which
would allow the mayor to appoint in case of a tie, would become operative. The Attorney _
General subsequently opined that this is not the case, and that the Council must decide.
At the request of Councilmember Lymangood, I have enclosed various pieces of
correspondence on this issue. However, this issue highlights a larger issue: when -our
Charter is silent on any issue,' do state statutues become operative or not? If the Attorney
General's opinion on filling a council vacancy holds for other questions as well, there will
be many governance problems created.
Several options are available to provide clearer guidance on this issue.
• Draft an amendment to the Charter clarifying that state statutues become operative
when the Charter is silent.
• Seek a remedy through legislation which would clarify that Charter cities fall under the
statutues if the Charter is silent on an issue.
• Seek guidance from the Attorney General on whether or not his. opinion of filling a
council vacancy applies similarly to other issues where the Charter is silent.
We Listen • We Solve - We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000
Since there is a general election in the fall of 1994, the Charter Commission could
draft an amendment to place before the voters at that time. This might also be an
opportunity to address some of the other issues discussed at the Commission's meeting
last month. However, should you wish to draft *amendments and place these on the
November ballot, the Charter Commission would have to meet sooner than the annual
meeting scheduled for December 1994.
Please let me know if you need any further information. The City Attorney will be
studying this matter further in the coming weeks, and we will keep you informed. My
number is 550 -5013. -
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Kathy Lu kert
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FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Application of Statutory Law to Charter Cities
DATE: June 16, 1994 for June 20, 1994
1. ACTION REQUESTED: Move the adoption of the attached ordinance which calls for the
applicatioift of statutory or general law when the City Charter is silent on a particular issue.
2. BACKGROUND: Since early spring, the Charter Commission has been exploring
various options to clarify the issue of what guidance the City Council should follow when
the Charter is silent on a particular issue. The Legislature did enact measures which would
allow cities to rely on general or statutory law when the charter is silent. However, the
law does not make such reliance mandatory.
The Charter Commission discussed at length the possibility of placing a charter amendment
before the voters in November. Such an amendment would mandate that the City Council
rely on general or statutory law when the Charter is silent. The Charter Commission
concluded that it would rather wait until other amendments were necessary before going to
the voters again.
The Charter Commission wanted to explore the possibility of using an ordinance to
mandate City Council reliance on general and statutory law. The City Attorney has opined
that the City Council could indeed pass such an ordinance, and the draft ordinance is
attached for Council consideration. A copy of the Charter Commission minutes discussing
this issue is attached.
3. ALTERNATIVES: In lieu of passing this ordinance, the City Council could choose
to rely on the law passed by the Legislature. A copy of this law is attached.
4. DISCUSSION: The Charter Commission feels that passing this ordinance and requiring
the City Council to rely on general or statutory law when the Charter is silent is essential to
good government in Plymouth. It does not want the City Council's ability to govern
impeded by the lack of guidance in the Charter, and the Commission sees this ordinance as
a means of ensuring that the Council may immediately. turn to general or statutory law to
resolve questions..
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ORDINANCE NO. 94-
AN ORDINANCE APPLYING THE LAW APPLICABLE TO
STATUTORY CITIES IN INSTANCES IN WHICH
THE PLYMOUTH-CHARTER IS SILENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Sec. 1. The Plymouth City Code is amended to add Section 100.09
as follows:.
100.09. Application of General Law Where Charter Is
Si-lent.'
In instances where the city charter is silent on a matter
that is addressed for statutory cities by Chapter 411 -or
other general law, the City of Plymouth shall apply the
statutory or general law to the matter to the extent
permitted by Minnesota Statutes § 410.33 (1994). The city
attorney shall determine whether the charter is silent on
the matter before' statutory or general law is applied to
that matter.
Sec. 2. This ordinance is effective upon its passage in
accordance with Section 110.09.
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Mr. Schneider suggested that the Charter Commission return to discussing the "may"
versus "shall" question. Discussion followed about the applicability of Robert's Rules of
Order.
Mr. Bujold restated the issue: that if charter cities seek to have power to do something
that statutory cities are able to do, but on which issue a city's charter is silent, the City
Council can then rely on statutory and/or general law to find the power to do something if
statutory and/or general law indicate that the power is permissible.
Ms. Singer questioned that since state law may be used, should the Commission try to
place a blanket amendment covering every circumstancelon the ballot, or merely address
what's missing from the Charter?
Mr. Schneider stated that it is not possible to address every issue which might arise over
the years. He wondered if this issue is worth placing on the ballot in November, since the
same elements of the effort to pass the Charter will be required in this instance.
Mr. Crain stated that he personally would not work for this amendment with the same
level of energy that he did for the Charter. He stated that he favored pursuing the
ordinance option, and then as other Charter issues arise over the coming years to put
together a package for the voters.
Mr. Peterson asked whether or not an ordinance could be reversed by the City Council.
Ms. Bobra stated the Charter Commission has two options -- either place the issue on the
ballot, or try to get the City Council to pass an ordinance, and either one could fail. Ms.
Lueckert noted that this is a rather esoteric issue, and may not attract much interest on the
part of the voters.
Mr. Pribble moved that the Charter Commission request an opinion from the City
Attorney on whether or not the "may" versus "shall" question can be resolved by
ordinance, and if so, the Charter Commission should urge the City Council to adopt
an ordinance to the effect that the application of statutory and general law be
treated as a mandate that the City must apply when the Charter is silent on an
issue. Mr. Crain seconded the*motion.
General discussion followed, with concerns expressed that the Charter Commission did
not want to force the City Council to adopt this ordinance. Mr. Speck stated that it really
would be in the form of advice to the Council.
Mr. Bujold called the question.
The motion carried.
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Senators Robertson, McGowan and Olson introduced -- .
S.F. No. 2070 Referred to the Committee on Metropolitan and
Local Government
1 A bill for an act
2 relating to cities; allowing home rule charter Cities
4 to apply law applicable to statutory cities in
instances in which the charter is silent, with certain
5 restrictions; proposing coding for new law in
6 Minnesota Statutes, chapter 410.
7 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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8 Section 1. (410.33) (SAVINGS CLAUSE.)
9 If a cit charter is silent on a matter that is addressed
10 for statutorycities b cha ter 412 or other eneral law and
11 general law does not prohibit a city charter from addressing
12 matter or ex ressl rovide that a city charter prevaiii3 over
13 general law on the matter, then the city may apply the general
14 law on the.matter.
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July 13, 1994
Virgil A. Schneider
11520 - 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mr. Schneider,
On July 11 the City Council voted on the proposed ordinance to require the City
Council to follow general or statutory law when the Charter is silent. The vote was 3 -3,
and the motion failed. Councilmembers Edson, Helliwell, and Tierney voted yes, and
Councilmembers = Granath, Morrison, and Lymangood voted no. Councilmember
Anderson was absent.
Please call me on 550 -5013 should you have questions. 4
Sincerely,
Kathy Lue ert
Assistant City Manager
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
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