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OCTOBER 6, 1994
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER:
OCTOBER 10 7:00 P.M. TOWN MEETING - WARD 2
Council Chambers
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OCTOBER 17 6:15 P.M. TREE PRESERVATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
Council Conference Room
7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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OCTOBER 19 7:00 P.M. TOWN MEETING - WARD 3
Council Chambers
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OCTOBER 24 7:00 P.M. TOWN MEETING - WARD 4
Council Chambers
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2. BOARD OF ZONING -- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 7:00 P.M., Public Safety Library.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7:00 P.M., Council
Chambers.
4. PRAC -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7:00 P.M., Public Safety Training Room.
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5. GLEASON LAKE PLAYGROUND - DEDICATION SERVICE -- A Dedication
Service and Ribbon- cutting Ceremony for the new Gleason Lake playground is scheduled
for Friday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. Invitation attached. (M -5)
6. SUBURBAN ALLIANCE - OPEN HOUSE -- Suburban Alliance will host an open house
at their new facility in Hopkins on Wednesday, October 12 from 3 - 5:30 p.m.. Invitation
attached. (M -6)
7. COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR YOUTH - TOWN MEETING -- Dr. Peter Benson of
Search Institute will present the results of a survey given to Wayzata School students in
grades 6 - 12 at a Town Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 27 at Plymouth Creek
Elementary. "Communities United for Youth" is an initiative formed by the Community
Collaboration Council, a group of 24 members consisting of mayors city managers,
students, parents and representatives from the religious community and non - profit
agencies. This week's issue of the Plymouth Sun /Sailor (copy included with your packet
today) reports on Dr. Benson's survey and the upcoming town meeting. A copy of the
meeting notice is attached. (M -7)
8. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory commissions is attached. (M -8)
9. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M -9)
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1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/Industrial/Public and Use Types. (I-
1)
2. POLICY ON CONDUCT OF REGULAR MEETINGS -- The policy as adopted by
the Council on Monday evening is attached. The letter provided to the public on council
meeting procedure and the agenda blue cards are also being revised to be consistent with
the new policy. (I -2)
3. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On September 30, three development signs were
placed at the following locations:
1) South quadrant of I -494 interchange and Carlson Parkway (94088). Carlson Real
Estate is requesting approval for a PUD Preliminary Plat and Plan, Final Plat and
Plan, Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a Country Inn Hotel, TGI
Friday's restaurant, and Country Kitchen restaurant on the 19 acre parcel. The
development is proposed to be called "Carlson Center 12th Addition."
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2) North of Rockford Road between Dunkirk and Vicksburg (94104). Orrin
Thompson Homes is requesting approval for PUD Preliminary Plat, Plan, and
Plan Amendment for 20 single - family lots on 14.5 acres. The development is
proposed to be called "Westbranch 4th Addition."
3) Southwest quadrant of 28th Avenue North and Ranchview Lane North (94106).
LA Donnay is requesting Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and
Variance for 51 residential condominium units. The development is proposed to
be called "Donnay's Timberton Townhouses."
These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at their Wednesday, October
12 meeting.
4. AGENDAS & MINUTES:
a. Notes of Council Meeting and Hennepin County Library Board, October 3, 1994. (1-
4a)
b. Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes, July 21 and August 18, 1994. (I -4b)
5. METRO VOICE -- A copy of the Metropolitan Council's Metro Voice is attached. (I -5) .
6. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Memo from Anne Hurlburt reporting on a citizen request at the September 19 Forum
about the landscaping for Rockford Estates (Goff Homes). (I -6a)
b. Memo from Barb Senness providing an update on the new Wayzata High School
development. (I -6b)
c. Memo to Plymouth Councilmembers from Mayor Tierney regarding the Minnesota
Mayors Association 1994 Annual Conference. (I -6c)
d. Letter from Marlys Jacobs, 6367 Lawndale Lane, Maple Grove, to Hennepin County
Department of Transportation, on traffic concerns at the intersection of County Road
47 and Lawndale Lane. (I -6d)
e. News release from Northwest Community T.V. announcing October and November
candidate forums to be shown on Channel 12. (I -6e)
f. Letter to James Tiller from Fred Moore regarding Hollydale Golf Course drainage.
(I -6f)
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We've finished painting,
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Please stop by for a look at our facilities, some
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Wednesday, October 12
3:00 to 5:30 PM
Suburban Alliance
Main Line 930 -3356
Energy Assistance 930 -3365
Energy Assistance Appointments 930 -3541
Energy Conservation 930 -3456
Fax 930 -3540
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Committee
The customer's Voice
Jobs NOW Coalition
Energu Cents Coalition
Helping Hands
Committee for Rccess and
Respect in Government
Emergence Rssistance
Communitu Builders
Hennepin Countu
Citizens Juru
Basic Tools
20th Dow Townhomes
Creative Innovations in
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Citizen Participation
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CITY MANAGER
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
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PLYMOUTH MN 55447
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Town Meeting
Be an Asset Builder
for our Youth
Featuring Dr. Peter Benson
Search Institute
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Thursday, October 27, 1994
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Plymouth Creek Elementary School Cafeteria
16005 41 st Avenue North, Plymouth
According to the African proverb, "It takes an entire village
to raise a child." What does this look like in suburban
America? What are the benefits? drawbacks? To consider
these questions, all members of the community are invited
to a town meeting with Dr. Peter Benson of Search Institute.
Dr. Benson will share results of a survey completed by 6-
12th graders in Wayzata Public Schools. You will learn
what concerns our kids have as well how you can respond
as a parent, church member, city leader, business person,
scout leader, coach, or community member.
Search Institute conducts practical research to benefit
4t fit !lh+f?ftiilS? >tritlyfY >STrR$! ik24 ^.j >? ? ?! children and youth. Thirty "assets" have been identified
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which help youth to make positive choices. Youth with 25
or more assets are dramatically less likely to choose high -
risk behaviors such as drug or alcohol use, cigarettes,
vandalism, or early sexual activity. How are our youth
doing, and how can we as a community work together to
increase the assets of the children in our village?
The Town Meeting will be broadcast on
King Cable TV Channel 39
For information, call Polly Sonifer 476 -3243
Sponsored by Communities United For Youth
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METRO MEETINGS
A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its
standing committees, and four regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Coj
Regional Transit Board. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally Chang 1-
meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting info �t� ys
on the Metro Information Line at 229 -3780.
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WEEK OF: October 3 -October 9, 1994
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL P
1994 Regional Breakfast for Dakota County - Monday, Oct. 3, 7:30 a.m., Big Daddy's Diner,
14485 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount.
1994 Regional Breakfast for Anoka County - Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7:30 a.m., Seasons Restaurant,
Bunker Hills Golf Course, Hwy. 242 and Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids.
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Minority Issues Advisory Committee - Tuesday, Oct. 4, 430 p.m., Chambers. The committee will
consider: advisory committee status; a briefing on 1995 legislative objectives and process for
developing and reviewing issues; a discussion of subcommittee viability; an adoption of
amendment to bylaws; and other business.
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee to the Transportation Advisory Board -
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: a progress report on light rail
transit activities; a status report on Metropolitan Council transportation structure; air quality
conformity rules; a status report on aviation program activities; and other business.
Environment Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider:
an authorization to extend Rehbein contract for ash utilization; an authorization to request
statement of qualifications, select and negotiate agreements with Geotechnical Professional
Services firms for services in support of in -house projects; an authorization to execute amendment
2 to Professional Services, MCWWS treatment plant process computer system for Step H design
services and Step III construction support; authorization to execute change orders in excess of 5%
of original construction contract amount for MWWTP personnel alarm and protection system;
and other business.
Finance Committee - Thursday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m., Room 2A. (The last hour of this meeting will be
closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.705, Subdivision la (1992) to
discuss labor negotiation issues). The committee will consider: acceptance of management
letters from the State Auditor's office for Metropolitan Council year ending December 31, 1993
and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission year ending December 31, 1993; the September
1994 personnel report; authorization for the regional administrator to execute the commitment
and loan agreement with Public Facilities Authority Loan and issuance of general obligation sewer
note; an amendment to the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission 1995 capital budget;
determination of Minneapolis tax requirement for 1995; request by Popham Haik law firm for
consent to continue representing the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority; and other business.
Session on: "Planning Your Trip on the Information Superhighway" - Thursday, Oct. 6, 8 a.m. - m g
1230 p.m., University of Minnesota/St. Paul Student Center, North Star Ballroom.
Metropolitan Council Legislative Coordinating Committee - Friday, Oct. 7, Noon, Room IA
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 10 - OCTOBER 14, 1994
Community Development Committee - Monday, Oct. 10, Noon, Room IA.
Public Meeting on the Report: The Role of Twin Cities Libraries in a World of Information" -
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Dakota County Western Service Center, library conference room, 14955
Galaxie Dr., Apple Valley.
Chair's Informal Small Group Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, Oct. 12, 730 a.m.,
Sheraton Midway, Bigelow's Restaurant, I -94 and Hamlin, St. Paul.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 12,930 a.m., Room
2A.
Transportation Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4 p.m., Room 2A
1994 Regional Breakfast for Ramsey County - Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:30 a.m., Como Park Pavilion,
1360 N. Lexington Ave., St. Paul.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m., Chair's Office.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Public Meeting on the Report: The Role of Twin Cities Libraries in a World of Information" -
Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Hennepin Technical College, Room H- 117, 9000 Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn
Park.
"Finding a Common Ground" Conference - Thursday and Friday, Oct. 13 and 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
Minnesota History Center, St. Paul.
Legislative Coordinating Committee - Friday, Oct. 14, Noon, 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 CONEMSSION
Advisory Task Force on Professional Sports Franchises - Monday, Oct. 3, 3 p.m., Commission office
conference room. The agenda items for the fast meeting of the task force include determination of
a tentative meeting schedule, an update on the Target Centerfiimberwolves matter and development
of a tentative work plan.
Intergovernmental Relations Committee - Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m., Commission office conference
room. The committee will hear a report on the Advisory Task Force on Professional Sports
Franchises and a report on the past legislative session. The committee will also discuss contracts with
the Commission's legislative representatives.
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 COMMISSION
Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m., Room 1A. The commission will consider: the Trust
for public lands parks and open space campaign; the status of 1994 -95 worktresearch program and
budget; Vancouver Special Park District forum report; National Recreation and Parks Association
Congress information; and other business.
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E.
Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. Meeting times and agenda must occasionally be changed To verify
meeting schedules or agenda items, call 291 -6363.
METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
Policy and Process Subcommittee - Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m., Room 301, Lindbergh Terminal Bldg.,
Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport. The subcommittee will consider: a review alternatives
for qualified vendor list; a review of continuing consultants use and selection policy and schedule; and
other business.
Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold - Chamberlain Field. The committee will consider: the 1995 -2001 capital
improvement program environmental review public hearing; October ADNE levels; final payment on
Part 150 Sound Insulation Program contract; semi -final payment on MSP equipment maintenance
building; contract change orders for 1994 MSP miscellaneous construction and Part 150 Sound
Insulation Program May 1994 bid cycle; bid received for September bid cycle on Part 150 Sound
Insulation Program; ratification of consultant selection - Sun Country Airlines hangar; modification
of 1994 capital improvement program; review of upcoming construction project bids; stormwater
management/NPDFS permit update; and an informational noise briefing - runway use system.
Special Joint Meeting/Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council and Metropolitan Airports
Commission - Tuesday, Oct. 4,730 p.m., MASAC meeting room, MAC main office, 6040 28th Ave.
South, Minneapolis. The Council and Commission will consider: a statement of meeting purpose; a
brief history and past accomplishments of MASAC; MASAC objective setting process and new noise
initiatives; and MAC objective setting process and 1995 objectives.
Budget Task Force - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal,
Wold Chamberlain Field The task force will consider: an update of budget meeting with airlines;
a revised 1995 budget revenue and expense discussion; and a marketing plan budget update.
Management and Operations Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold - Chamberlain Field The committee will consider. insurance renewals for
property, liability and medical; the Canada Goose management at Holman Field; staffing selection
policy revision; Imperial parking; disposal of spent fuel absorbent materials; August budget variance;
Budget task force update; and Heads Up.
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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October 09 - November 19, 1994
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Council Chambers
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DATE: October 6, 1994
TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: Y WARD, DATA INSPECTION /CONTROL CLERK
SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR
COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL /PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29 THROUGH OCTOBER 5, 1994
THE ONLY PERMIT ISSUED THIS WEEK FOR THE ABOVE PERMIT TYPES
WAS FOR A FOOTING AND FOUNDATION ONLY BUILDING PERMIT FOR
OUR CITY HALL. PERMIT #63105, VALUATION $100,000.
Thanks!
POLICY ON THE CONDUCT OF REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Adopted: October 3, 1994
1. Robert's Rules of Order: The latest version of Robert's Rules of Order is the
parliamentary procedure of the Council and shall govern the conduct of meetings unless
waived by the Council in accordance with Robert's Rules. The latest version for the
purposes of this policy shall be whatever version is in actual use during the last regular
meeting, until the Council by motion adopts a different version. As of the date of adoption
of this policy, the version actually in use by the Council is the edition published in the first
half of 1994.
2. Public Hearings: Public hearings shall be designated in the official written agenda of the
Council. Public hearings shall be conducted as required by state law and regulations, the
Plymouth City Code and this policy.
3. Public Comment Outside of Public Hearings: Unless this section is waived by a
majority vote of the Council, each item that is not designated on the official agenda for a
public hearing, shall not be conducted as a public hearing. Public comment on items not
so designated for public hearings shall be limited as follows:
A. Speakers, including petitioners, applicants or presenters, but not including staff,
shall identify themselves as either pro or con, although it shall be presumed that
petitioners, applicants, presenters or undecided are pro;
B. Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes exclusive of time taken to answer
questions from any member of the Council or staff, unless this rule is waived by an
affirmative majority of the Council.
C. Each speaker may yield part of his or her three minute time allotment to another
speaker.
4. Personal Attacks Out of Order: Any speaker who remarks on a subject personal to a
member of staff shall be subject to an objection by the Chair or any Council member in the
form of a point of privilege, based on a lack of relevance. The Chair may either warn the
speaker to avoid personal subject matter and confine remarks to relevant subjects, or
withdraw recognition of the speaker.
5. Preliminary Remarks of Council Members: On any agenda item likely to draw public
comment the Chair may, prior to taking public comment, solicit Council members for a
brief indication of their views. The purpose of these preliminary remarks shall be to better
inform the public before an opportunity for public comment arises.
6. Implementation: The Chair shall apply this policy. Each Council member is entitled to
request the Chair specifically apply this policy as needed. By a two - third's vote, the
Council may overrule the Chair on any application of this policy.
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COUNCIL MEETING WITH LIBRARY BOARD
OCTOBER 3, 1994
A joint meeting of the Plymouth City Council and Hennepin County Library Board was
held beginning at 5:40 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Public Safety Building,
3400 Plymouth Blvd., on October 3, 1994.
PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Morrison and Edson.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Anderson, Lymangood, Helliwell, and Granath.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Public
Works Director Moore, and City Clerk Ahrens.
LIBRARY REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT: Michael McConnell, Cluster Head
Librarian; Janet Kinney, Public Services Division Manager; Charles Brown, Library
Director; and Milt Goldstein, Library Board President.
No quorum of the City Council was present.
Milt Goldstein, Hennepin County Library Board President, introduced Charles Brown,
Library Director.
Mr. Brown introduced other library staff members and said that they welcome
suggestions about the new Plymouth library and its service offerings. There are
currently 25 library branches with 435 equivalent full-time employees. The library has
a $23.8 million operating budget. He cited a number of recent changes in the library
system such as the change from fiche to computer. Within the next year, they hope to
be able to provide Internet capabilities, and to automate more services including
renewal by telephone and dial -in remote access to the catalog and database.
Mr. Brown informed the Council that a major renovation of the Ridgedale library
branch will begin in the spring of 1996 at an estimated cost of $20 million. There will
be a need to relocate the library operations during the renovation. The library addition
will be about 60,000 square feet. He stated that his priorities as Library Director are to
stabilize and enhance the library budget, to remain abreast of current technology, and
to improve children's services.
Janet Kinney, Public Services Division Manager, described the plans for the Plymouth
library site. She showed a detailed landscape plan, including the location for prairie
grass on the site. She also provided interior plans and showed sample materials to be
used. The Plymouth library will have 12 full-time equivalent employees and a
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collection of about 40,000 titles. They anticipate that the Plymouth library will be very
busy, and the building is being constructed to be expandable toward the south.
Michael McConnell, Cluster Head Librarian, stated that initially the hours for the
Plymouth library will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Wednesday; and half or
full days on Thursdays and Fridays. The Saturday hours are unknown.
Mr. Brown explained that due to the high level of interest in the Plymouth library, they
intend to hire the Plymouth Library Supv. early in 1995. The supervisor will help
oversee the construction and plan the opening. The building completion is estimated
for June 29, 1995, with possible opening by September, 1995. He stated the library
makes extensive use of volunteers and suggested that the library's Volunteer
Coordinator may be able to work with the City's Volunteer Coordinator in this effort.
They are interested in other cooperative ventures with the City.
Councilmember Edson suggested that the Plymouth library may be able to work with
park and recreation staff on publicizing activities in the Plymouth News.
The meeting was concluded at 6:41 p.m.
City Clerk
MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
JULY 21, 1994
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by
Acting Chairman Brian Warhol on July 21, 1994.
PRESENT: Acting Chairman Brian Warhol, Commissioners Thomas Rugh and
Marjie McFarland
ABSENT: Chairman David Crain, Commissioner John Edson
STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Anne Hurlburt, Housing Secretary Denise Hutt
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner McFarland, seconded by Commissioner Rugh to recommend
approval of the June 16, 1994 minutes.
Vote. 2 Ayes. (Acting Chairman Warhol abstained.)
SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE
Donna Flaata of Walker Management presented a Monthly Occupancy Report for Plymouth
Towne Square as of July 20, 1994. She informed Commissioners that 80% of the units have
been reserved. The scheduled move -in dates for these residents will be October 24 through
November. All garage spaces have been reserved.
Ms. Flaata stated all units should be reserved by September 1. Walker would then be able to
complete the budget to present to Commissioners.
Commissioner Rugh asked if Walker would know the exact subsidy amount for the budget.
Ms. Flaata explained Walker would know the projected total subsidy after all units have been
reserved. All income, asset, and expense verifications are completed and returned with third
party verification and the tenant portion and rent subsidy portions are calculated at the time the
units are offered.
Ms. Flaata informed the Commissioners that currently 20% of the very low income residents
have opted to take low income slots. Their tenant portion does not exceed the maximum
established by Commissioners, which provides the household pay no more than 40% of their
income, while waiting for a deeper subsidy to become available.
Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
July 21, 1994
Page #39
Ms. Flaata stated Walker would be conducting five orientations in September for the residents.
Also, the first two weeks in October, Walker would be showing each resident their individual
unit. The opening date for the project is slated for the third week in October.
Director Hurlburt asked if Walker was having any difficulty renting the two bedroom units.
Ms. Flaata responded the two bedroom units are taking longer to lease than the one bedroom
units. Walker is still interviewing applicants from the preference two and three categories.
She explained that Sarah Miller, apartment manager, is not taking any more applications, but
is sending out information to people who call in and are interested in the project.
Director Hurlburt explained the memo from Daniel Nelson, City Attorney, regarding the
payments in lieu of taxes. The project is subject to a "service charge" or "payment in lieu of
taxes" equal to five percent (5 %) of aggregate shelter rentals each year.
Ms. Flaata stated the five percent payment in lieu of taxes was figured in the pro - forma.
Acting Chairman Warhol pointed out if a beauty /barber shop is subleased, the portion of the
project could be subject to regular commercial property taxes.
Director Hurlburt commented this issue would have to be addressed before a lease is signed for
the beauty /barber shop.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Director Hurlburt discussed the July 7 letter from Shawn Huckleby of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) regarding the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant
Funds. She stated staff has responded to HUD and currently the expenditure of the funds are
slightly ahead of the Work Out Schedule projection. She assured Commissioners that staff will
continue working diligently on meeting or exceeding the Work Out Schedule for drawing
down funds.
Director Hurlburt informed Commissioners that Ed Goldsmith is the new Housing Supervisor,
and he will attend the August meeting.
PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR LOW /VERY LOW
INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Acting Chairman Warhol opened and closed the public meeting as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
July 21, 1994
Page ##40
MOTION by Commissioner McFarland, seconded by Commissioner Rugh to recommend
approval of the change to amend the Citizen Participation Plan to delete the word "July" and
be replaced by the phrase "the summer months prior to the fall public hearing meeting ".
Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:29 P.M.
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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AUGUST 18, 1994
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by
Chairman David Crain on August 18, 1994.
PRESENT: Chairman David Crain, Commissioners John Edson, Thomas Rugh
(arrived at 7:20 p.m.), and Madie McFarland
ABSENT: Commissioner Brian Warhol
STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Anne Hurlburt, Housing Supervisor Ed
Goldsmith, Housing Specialist Milt Dale, and Housing Secretary
Denise Hutt
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Table approval of minutes.
INTRODUCTION OF HRA SUPERVISOR ED GOLDSMITH
Director Hurlburt introduced Ed Goldsmith as the new housing supervisor.
Supervisor Goldsmith indicated that he moved to Plymouth in June. He has over 25 years
of housing experience and looks forward to working with the board members and staff.
SENIOR HOUSING UPDATE
Greg Oppegard of Walker Management presented a construction update for Plymouth
Towne Square noting the following items:.
• The new date of completion for Plymouth Towne Square is slated for October 21,
1994.
• Walker will be meeting with the project team weekly rather than bi- weekly through the
completion or the certificate of occupancy is issued.
• Walker is in the process of bidding out additional cabinet work for the work station
located by the offices.
• Walker, BRW and Frana are currently developing the close -out procedures for the
project.
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August 18, 1994
Page #42
• Walker is reviewing the proposed additional furniture requested for the interior
package.
Mr. Oppegard commented the metal roofing should start the week of August 22. The
southeast wing of the project should be completed by August 26.
Donna Flaata of Walker presented a Monthly Occupancy Report as of August 18, 1994.
She informed Commissioners that 90 units have been reserved. There are three one-
bedroom units and six two - bedroom units remaining. All garage spaces have been
reserved and a waiting list has been established. A large percentage of the applicants want
to move in before November 1. Additional Walker staff hours will be scheduled to
accommodate the move -in schedule. A total of four pets (three cats and one dog) are
anticipated at this time.
Ms. Flaata stated Walker will start group orientations the third week in August, which
should continue through September. Walker will be explaining the policies and
procedures for Plymouth Towne Square with the applicants and discuss possible move -in
dates. Walker will prioritize move -in dates, with those applicants that have sold their
home or are renting an apartment in which their lease may be up November 1. After
October 1, Walker will show each applicant their individual unit.
Sarah Miller of Walker stated that all two bedrooms units have been reserved by couples,
with the exception of one unit. The majority of the one bedroom units have been reserved
by single women.
Commissioner Rugh questioned what is average age is of the applicants.
Ms. Miller replied the average age is mid -70s. She commented all units should be leased
by September 1.
1995 HRA BUDGETS
Director Hurlburt explained that there are three budgets for HRA projects and activities.
They are: Fund 232, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Fund 233, Section
8 Rental Assistance; and, Fund 234, HRA General Fund.
Fund 232, for the CDBG program budget shows all expenditures for CDBG program
activities and salaries, benefits and other costs to administer these activities. All revenue
from the program comes from federal funds. In 1995, it is expected Plymouth will be
allocated at least $297,000 to spend on eligible activities. The HRA will be able to
reallocate funds between projects after the required public hearing has been held.
Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
August 18, 1994
Page #43
Fund 233, Section 8 Rental Assistance budget includes expenditures for Section 8 rental
assistance subsidies, and salaries and related costs of administering the program. All
revenues are from federal funds. Funding decreased slightly between 1993 and 1994 as a
result of a decrease of portable Section 8 certificates in Plymouth. The budget assumes
that the program will remain relatively stable for 1995.
Fund 234, BRA General Fund budget is the only one of the three budgets that is funded
by the property tax revenue. The General Fund budget is funded by the tax levy adopted
by the City Council. The City is required to certify a maximum tax levy by September 15.
The tax levy initially was established to help fund construction of Plymouth Towne
Square. The City Manager has recommend a levy of $383,200. This is an overall increase
from 1994, but at a lower tax rate. Thus, will mean a reduction in BRA property taxes for
the average homeowner. It is expected that no more than $275,000 would be needed for
subsidies for Plymouth Towne Square. There should be funds left for contractual services
to conduct special studies that could not be funded out of the CDBG budget.
Commissioner Edson asked if the $275,000 is the most recent projection for subsidies.
Director Hurlburt responded that staff should know within a few weeks if more than
$275,000 is needed for the projected 1995 subsidies. If additional funds are needed, it will
come out of the general fund (234) budget. She stated staff will be monitoring the
subsidies carefully, especially for the first few years.
Director Hurlburt explained staff salaries are paid out of all three funds. Primarily the
general fund (234) is allocated for Supervisor Goldsmith's salary; CDBG (232) is allocated
for the Housing Specialist's salary and, Section 8 (233) is allocated for the secretary and
clerk/typist position. These positions do cross over between funds and staff charges each
fund according to the projects they work on.
Commissioner Rugh questioned why the decrease in allocation for the First Time
Homebuyer Program in 1995 from $178,000 to $105,000.
Director Hurlburt replied that much of the funds expended this year are carryover funds
from previous years.
Commissioner Edson commented that with the rising interest rates, it may limit the
number of people able to find affordable housing in Plymouth. He stated the amount of
financial assistance may have to be increased.
Commissioner Edson stated he still receives phone calls from citizens requesting a place
for a senior center. There is a building anticipated at West Medicine Lake Park for seniors
to use, but an interim place is still needed.
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Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
August 18, 1994
Page #44
Chairman Crain wondered if Walker has passed along any names of seniors selling their
homes to staff.
Housing Specialist Dale replied he has received only the name of one person interested in
housing First Time Homebuyer applicants look at their home.
Commissioner Rugh asked if there was a way to encourage the Plymouth Towne Square
applicants to sell their homes to the First Time Homebuyer applicants.
Housing Specialist Dale replied the Commissioners had discussed this previously and had
decided it would not be prudent to give a preference.
Supervisor Goldsmith suggested that Ms. Miller be contacted to find out if any seniors
have not yet sold their homes and refer First Time Homebuyer applicants to these
properties.
MOTION by Commissioner Edson, seconded by Commissioner Rugh to recommend that
the City Council approve the budgets as proposed for 1995, subject to reallocation of
CDBG funds after the public hearing.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF 500 VICKSBURG LANE
Supervisor Goldsmith gave an overview of the August 11, 1994 memo outlining the
opportunity to purchase property at 500 Vicksburg Lane with the potential to provide
affordable housing. This site could be utilized for building four or five houses for First
Time Homebuyer applicants. Staff would like authorization for up to $500 to be allocated
for an appraisal of the property, if needed.
Chairman Crain asked if the potential buyer's proposal is going to fall - through.
Supervisor Goldsmith replied that staff would like to be ready to move on this property if
the proposal did fall - through.
Commissioner McFarland wondered what staff has in mind for this site, if acquired.
Supervisor Goldsmith responded that staff may issue a Request For Proposal to hire a
private developer to build homes to be purchased by either First Time Homebuyer
applicants or other low income persons. The HRA would own the property and establish
the guidelines and procedures for development of the site.
Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
August 18, 1994
Page #45
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MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner McFarland to authorize using
up to $500 in HRA Tax Levy funds for appraisal fees as soon the property becomes
available.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Chairman Crain, Commissioner Edson, and Commissioner McFarland stated that they
have no problem with the revised meeting schedule. Commissioner Rugh stated he may
have a conflict with these dates, but will make every effort to attend. Commissioner
McFarland stated she would not be able to attend the November meeting.
Director Hurlburt stated plans should be started for a ribbon- cutting ceremony or grand
opening for Plymouth Towne Square. Staff will talk with Walker to see what ideas they
have.
Commissioner Rugh suggested Commissioners schedule a meeting to discuss long term
goals for the HRA.
Chairman Crain and Commissioner Edson concurred and directed staff to place it on the
agenda.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:15 P.M.
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Commission (MAC) to
recommend whether to
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apolis -St Paul Interna-
tional Airport (MSP),
improving it as necessary,
or replace it at a new site. A
third option is to make no
P,maj9r ch4nges at MSP.
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A site for a possible
ren }avement airnnrt hac
County for purposes of the
study and the MAC is
preparing a site plan. The
MAC also has prepared a
plan for major improve-
ments at MSP. The Coun
has completed a study of
the possible reuse of the "
MSP site.
The two agencies will
make recommendations to
the 1996 Legislature for its
final decision.
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ensure orderly growth?
It's up to the Minnesota Legislature
to decide whether to build a new interna-
tional airport in Dakota County. If it
decides to build, the airport would attract
more than terminals, hangars and
hubbub.
It also would attract off -site, airport -
related industry, commerce and services,
and jobs and housing for workers. Helping
ensure the location of development is well
planned has been the focus of Metropolitan
Council airport planning work this year.
As part of its responsibilities under the
airport "dual- track" planning law (see
sidebar), the Council has estimated how
much off -site development could occur
at the proposed site in eastern
Dakota County.
In addition, the Council has been work-
ing with a group of local governments and
the county to discuss available tools to
ensure orderly development around
the airport, if it is built. The goal is twofold:
off - airport development should meet
aspirations of nearby small cities and
townships; and development should be
compatible with a major airport.
A new airport would attract development
that would not otherwise occur. Council
staff estimates the Dakota County site
Airport continued page 2
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At press time, the Metropolitan Council
was to formally adopt its milestone plan to
strengthen and improve the livability of the
Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Regional
Blueprint targets economic growth, housing,
neighborhood revitalization and land -use
development for the region.
For an update on the status of the plan,
call the Metro Information
Line at 229 -3780.
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education opportunities.
"Moving to Opportunity" is an
affordable housing demonstration
program by the Metropolitan Council
and the Minneapolis and St. Paul
public housing agencies. It's designed
to help 100 families relocate from
distressed areas of Minneapolis and
St. Paul to central -city and suburban
areas with low poverty rates.
The goal is to give participants more
choice in where they live, work and
send their children to school.
With the help of housing counseling
and support services, the program will
empower families to become
self - sufficient.
Airport continued from page I
could attract 2.6 million square feet
of off -site development, equivalent to
the size of two Southdales.
The total includes office develop-
ment, 1.7 million square feet;
manufacturing, 550,000 sq. ft.; and
retail, 400,000 sq. ft.
In addition, about 1,500 hotel rooms
would locate near the new airport.
Off -site development would bring over
10,000 jobs and 3,800 new homes.
(Figures do not include 36,000
airport- related jobs within the airport
property.) Some development would
be built in adjacent counties,
including Wisconsin.
The estimates are based on
development around Minneapolis -St.
Paul International Airport (MSP), other
major airports, and a survey of a
variety of businesses near MSP.
Ways to protect the site from
development incompatible with an
airport are also under discussion.
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housing assistance."
The program serves families who
receive federal housing assistance,
who live in areas with a poverty rate
of at least 30 percent, and who
choose to live where the poverty is
less than 10 percent. It is expected
to begin by early 1995.
This is one approach the Council
is using to address poverty. Other
approaches call for improving
conditions in high - poverty areas, and
providing transportation options to
central -city residents pursuing jobs
in other parts of the region.
Bonnie Kollodge
They range from regulatory tools to
government purchasing the land
(landbanking). The Council and
local governments will assess the
economic, fiscal, and social impacts
of the options.
Land use around MSP. This year
Bloomington, the Metropolitan
Airports Commission (MAC) and the
Council have been looking at ways
to ensure compatible development
south of Interstate Hwy. 494 to
preserve the option of building
a new north-south runway.
Council staff also has begun
preliminary discussions with
Bloomington, Eagan, Mendota
Heights, Minneapolis and Richfield
regarding off -site land uses should
MSP be the region's major airport
well into the future.
Results of the off -site planning
will be reflected in the Council -MAC
report to the legislature in 1996.
Ken Reddick
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Targeting points of
pollution
Cleaner water may be trickling
into metro area rivers soon. That's
because of a broad range of projects
funded by the Metropolitan Council
last month to prevent or reduce water
runoff pollution. Over the next five
years, the Council will award $8.5
million in grants through the Twin
Cities Water Quality Initiative Grant
Program. Here's a sample of projects:
Survey behav-
iors in disposing
waste from yards,
cars and homes.
A South St. Paul
education pro-
gram then will
make a brochure
to change pollut-
ing behaviors,
stencil each city
storm drain and
o survey again to
document
changes.
a Cost: $13,000.
Reduce pollu-
tion from soil erosion, phosphorus
and pesticides in a demonstration
project on three farms. The University
of Minnesota s Extension Service will
reach out to metro area farmers,
focusing on managing crop residues
and new strategies for applying
pesticides. Cost: $49,000.
Reduce agricultural runoff
Carver Creek (and the Minnesota
River). Carver County will implement
agricultural practices such as keeping
crop residue on fields, creating buffer
strips between fields and the creek,
and restoring wetlands.
Cost: $96,000.
Restore wetlands in lower Minne-
sota River watershed. The U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service will identify
wetlands for restoration and negotiate
with multiple landowners. Techniques
include plugging ditches, destroying
drainage tiles, buffering riverbanks
and wetlands. Cost: $82,000.
The Council awarded about $1
million to 12 urban and agricultural
nonpoint pollution projects, covering
seven educational and five technical
programs. There will be another
round of grants in early 1995.
Questions? Call Jack Frost at the
Council at 291 -6519.
Jim Martin
\ I Photo: Courtesy of Burlington Northem Railroad
�y Meetinas
Regional issues, talk on menu.
Metropolitan Council Chair Dottie
Rietow will co -host regional issue
meetings with local officials and
interested citizens. How can regional
government best serve the Twin Cities
area? What local concerns present
regional challenges? Rietow will
be joined by Regional Administrator
Jim Solem.
The breakfast meetings are sched-
uled from 7:30 -9 a.m. Breakfasts cost
less than $5. Please register three
days in advance by calling 291 -6554.
Meetings have been held for North
Hennepin County and Scott County.
Remaining meetings are as follows:
Washington County, Monday, Sept. 26,
Lake Elmo Inn, 3442 Lake Elmo Av.
N., Lake Elmo.
South Hennepin County, Tuesday,
Sept. 27, Hennepin County Govern-
ment Center (lower -level dining
room), Minneapolis.
Carver County, Wednesday, Sept. 28,
J's Family Restaurant, 222 Chestnut
St., Chaska.
Dakota County, Monday, Oct. 3, Big
Daddy's Diner, 14485, S. Robert
Trail, Rosemount.
Anoka County, Tuesday, Oct. 4,
Seasons Restaurant, Bunker Hills
Golf Course, Coon Rapids.
Ramsey County, Thursday, Oct. 13,
Como Park Lakeside Pavilion, 1360
N. Lexington Av., St. Paul.
"Planning Your Trip on the
Information Superhighway."
Session for local officials describes
information superhighway and how to
use it. Cosponsored by the University
of Minnesota, Minnesota League of
Cities, Minnesota High Technology
Council, Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities, Intergovernmental
Information Systems Advisory Council
and Metropolitan Council.
Oct. 6, 8 a.m. -12:30 p.m., at St.
Paul Student Center (U of M), North
Star Ballroom. Contact: Kathy Confer,
(612) 625 -3590.
1 publications
To order publications, call the
Metropolitan Council Data Center at
291 -8140 or write the Data Center, 230
E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. A free
publications directory is available. The
publications are also available at major
public libraries in the metropolitan area.
Note: Customers must now add
sales tax to the price of documents:
St. Paul residents and organizations
add 7 %; all others, 6.5%.
0 Residential Building Permits
Issued in the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area, January -
June 1994.
No. 74 -94 -055; $1.50.
o Quarterly Economic Indicators
No. 74 -94 -056; $1.50.
meugpvuran .vuncn,memuers ana ineir aistrlcts
Dottie Rietow, chair Roger Scherer 1, Bill Schreiber, 2, Mary H: Smith; 3, Julius C. Smith, 4; vacant, 5; , Martha R Head, 6;
BarkaraButtswlharns 7, .C�arolA.Kummer,6; DavidHartley,9; PetrickC Le6g;10;''FatherNew6me i e
El:nBigMorris,l2 �DianeT(DeDe)Woifson,13; Stephen B.Weliington . k 14,a Kevin Howe,15; TerryFlower 16..w,
The Metropolitan Council,
Burlington Northern and
Canadian Pacific railroads, and
the Minnesota Department of
Transportation are studying
demand and current facilities for
"intermodal" transportation in the
Twin Cities. In photo,
lift equipment at a typical
"hub" center moues containers of
goods from a train to a truck.
Efficient goods transfer is
important to the region's
economic competitiveness.
Public meetings
set on new role
of libraries
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The Metropolitan Council is spon-
soring four public meetings to discuss
the role of libraries on the information
superhighway. A Council report,
The Role of Twin Cities Libraries in a
World of Information, highlights:
• The growing role libraries play as
gateways to global information
networks;
• The need to more effectively link all
kinds of libraries (public, academic,
school and special libraries); and
• A regional library organization
under state law to implement the
report's vision, goals and services.
The meetings are as follows:
• Tuesday, Sept. 27, 4:30 -6:30
p.m., meeting room, Maplewood
Public Library, 1670 Beam Av.,
Maplewood.
• Thursday, Sept. 29, 4:30 -6:30
p.m., Room D -1, Sabathani
Community Center, 310 E. 38th
St., Minneapolis.
• Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 -9 p.m.,
conference room, Dakota County
Western Service Center, 14955
Galaxie Drive, Apple Valley.
• Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 -9 p.m.,
Room H -117, Hennepin Technical
College, 9000 Brooklyn Blvd.,
Brooklyn Park.
For one free copy of the report,
call the Council's Data Center, (612)
291 -8140. Provide comments by
Oct. 21 on voice mail, (612) 291 -6615;
by fax (612) 291 -6550; or in writing to
Carole Peterson, Metropolitan Council,
230 E. 5th St., St. Paul, MN 55101.
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Local
competition
key to region's success
Good roads, lots of space, tons of
college grads and available capital
may no longer be most important to
success in the
global economy.
Many metro areas
worldwide already
have these basic
Ingredients--but
still don't have a
competitive edge.
A new theory
says that the Lee Mu
global domination
of Italian shoes,
German household appliances,
Japanese electronics and
U.S. computer software may come
from other factors.
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The theory suggests these global
successes spring from local conditions:
1) specialized local production
processes, 2) local customers pushing
industries to innovate, 3) related and
supporting local industries, and
4) local company rivalries.
Are these conditions at work in the
Twin Cities region? The Twin Cities
Industry Cluster project hopes
to find out.
The project is a partnership between
the Metropolitan Council and the
University of Minnesota's Humphrey
Institute, in cooperation with the
Minnesota Department of Trade and
Economic Development; Minnesota
Department of Economic Security;
Minnesota Technology, Inc.;
Advantage Minnesota; local govern-
ments; chambers of commerce
and local businesses.
The project will analyze up to six
Twin Cities area industry clusters —
generally competitive, high -wage
industries selling products and
services to the Upper Midwest
and beyond (see graphic).
Local industries in finance,
computers, metal and machinery,
professional services, publishing and
precision instruments
generally enjoyed a
higher share of employ-
ment regionally than the
industries' share nation-
wide in 1992. They also
were identified for wage
and employment growth
from 1988 to 1992.
Once the project
determines why certain
clusters seem to be
succeeding, recommen-
dations for a regional
economic strategy
will be designed.
This strategy will
include how to:
1) improve work force
training and education,
2) increase effectiveness and coopera-
tion among local business and
industry, and 3) allow government to
make strategic investments in the
region's infrastructure (such as
airports, highways, telecommunica-
tions and goods movement).
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"winners and losers." Market forces
will decide that.
"The strength of the Twin Cities
economy," said Lee Munnich, Senior
Fellow at the Humphrey Institute,
"is our diversity, our headquarters
location for big corporations, and our
high -tech emphasis. These are likely
to produce future competitive
advantages."
Economic weaknesses, he said,
are our winters and distance from
other U.S markets. Those drawbacks
actually spur a competitive edge,
he said, with products like winter
While the project analysis will be
coordinated with a statewide effort
using a similar approach, it is not
designed to pick industry
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Mears Park Centre
230 East FSfth Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1634
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KATHY LUECKERT
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD
PLYMOUTH MN 55447 -1448
sports gear and medical instruments,
which are easily transported to
distant markets.
Teams made up of industry
and local economic development
professionals will conduct research
and interviews. The year -long project,
slated for a May deadline, is an
outgrowth of the Council's
Regional Blueprint, a plan to foster
Twin Cities economic growth.
Jim Martin
Bulk Rate
U.S. Posage
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DATE: September 29, 1994
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Landscaping for Rockford Estates (Goff Homes Project, 93008)
A resident appeared at the City Council forum on September 19, 1994 to discuss
concerns about the landscaping of a berm along the west side of Xenium Lane and 36th
Avenue North. The area is part of a townhouse development being built by Goff
Homes, Inc.
Staff has reviewed the progress of this development, and found that four homes have
been built, and footings for four more have been installed. None of the required
landscaping has been done. The resolution approving this development contains a
condition that the landscaping along Xenium must be done with the first phase. The
first phase has not yet been completed, so the developer is not in violation of the
condition. However, if the landscaping is not installed with the first phase, the City
will not issue building permits for additional phases of construction. We have sent a
letter to the developer reminding him of this requirement. A copy of the letter is
attached.
September 28, 1994
Mr. Patrick W. Goff
Goff Homes, Inc.
865 Aspen Circle
Little Canada, MN 55109
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR ROCKFORD ESTATES (93008)
Dear Mr. Goff:
As part of the approval of your project, the City Council required that the landscaping
adjacent to Xenium Lane be installed at the first phase of this development. I have
attached a copy of the approving Resolution for your reference. It appears that you are
well underway with the first phase of your project, yet no landscaping has been planted
along Xenium Lane. If the landscaping is not installed with the first phase, the City
cannot issue building permits for additional phases of construction. Please contact the
Planning Division as soon as you have installed the required landscaping so that we can
note this in our files.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 550 -5059.
Sincerely,
Anne Hurlburt
Community Development Director
(5059 /cores /93008)
Attachment: Resolution 93 -641
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DATE: October 6, 1994
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager cc: Craig Paul, Wayzata High
School Principal
FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning Supervisor
SUBJECT: Update on New Wayzata High School
City staff and school district representatives are in the process of establishing a realistic time
line for development of the new school and associated playfield facilities. The following memo
provides a very brief summary of where we are to date.
• Eric Blank and Joe Ryan participated with school district representatives, the project
architect and construction manager in a two -day "partnering" workshop. "Partnering" is a
cooperative approach to project management based on strong working relationships among
all participants and is aimed at facilitating the completion of a successful project.
• The consulting firm of Barton - Aschman has been hired to prepare a master plan for the
site. City staff, school district representatives and the consultants have been meeting
weekly to review progress on this effort. Eric Blank has been working on developing
priorities for the playfield facilities. We expect to bring a concept plan to the City Council
in late November for their review.
• Negotiations for acquisition of the remaining 31 acres of the school /playfield site are
pending the Council's action on the Soo Line West land use guide plan amendment.
• City staff provided input on the Request for Proposal to complete the required
environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) and indirect source permit. In addition, staff
reviewed the proposals received and along with the district representatives and the project
architect, recommended that the District hire Barton - Aschman to complete the
environmental work. The EAW portion of this work will be completed within a roughly
three -month period.
Because of concerns about impending frost, the wetland portion of the environmental work
was segmented from the remainder and is already underway. Peterson Environmental
Consulting, the firm that is conducting the City's wetland inventory, is completing this
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work. With their familiarity with the site and the time constraints, they seemed the most
logical choice.
• Planning Commission and Council review of the required plan amendment, plat, site plan
and conditional use permit will be scheduled concurrent with completion of the EAW.
Much of the data in the EAW will be required to complete the City's application to the
Metropolitan Council for the comprehensive plan amendment needed to add the school site
to the City's Urban Service Area.
• In order to insure that the school can open in the Fall of 1997, the team has set June 1,
1995 as the goal for obtaining a grading permit. Given the number of tasks that must be
completed and the amount of coordination involved to reach successful completion, this is
a very ambitious time line. Meeting this goal will involve a substantial amount of staff
time from parks, planning, building and engineering staff. I have roughly estimated the
amount of time I spent on the project during the month of September at 26 hours. This
figure will increase as work on the EAW, the comprehensive plan amendment and the
development application progresses.
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DATE: October 5, 1994
TO: Plymouth City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Joy Tierney
SUBJECT: Minnesota Mayors Association 1994 Annual Conference
The 1994 Annual Minnesota Mayors Association Conference will
be October 14th and 15th. To facilitate an idea exchange
President Joy Robb has requested each attending mayor prepare
a one -page outline of a city project that we feel has merit
and should be shared with other cities.
City Manager Johnson with help from staff has prepared this
outline describing our Plymouth Towne Square Senior Citizen
Housing Project. I trust you will agree with me that this
project is indeed one of our City's finest achievements with
special thanks due to the members of the HRA, city staff,
financial consultants and interested Plymouth citizens.
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
City Plymouth Population 55,137 (1993 est.)
Project Title Plymouth Towne Square Senior Citizen Housing
Person/Phone # to call for more information Edward Goldsmith /(612) 550 -5047
Approximate cost of project/ how it was financed $6.7 million development cost plus up
to $300,000 annually for low income rental subsidies $5.7 million was funded with General
Obligation Revenue Bonds issued b the Plymouth HRA $1 million was funded from a
balance in the HRA tax levy fund $300,000 annually will be funded from the HRA tax levy.
$24,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding was used for pre - development
planning costs.
Brief explanation of the project:
Plymouth Towne Square is a 99 unit affordable rental housing development designed for the
special needs of persons 55 years and older. Two of the units are provided for resident
caretakers and four are totally handicapped accessible. In addition public spaces are provided
for a kitchen, dining room, reception area, solarium, mail, TV lounge, crafts, beauty /barber
shop, offices for staff and supportive services, meeting rooms, laundries on each of the three
floors, garage parking for 69 cars, a covered drop -off at the entry, landscaped walking paths and
a guest suite.
Residents of Plymouth Towne Square with incomes up to fifty percent of median income for
the metropolitan area have their rents subsidized so that they will pay no more than thirty per
cent of their income for rent. Residents with incomes between fifty and eighty percent of the
median income pay no more than thirty -three percent of their income for rent. The average
monthly subsidy per resident is expected to be approximately $210 for 1995.
Plymouth Towne Square began construction in the fall of 1993, and the first residents are
scheduled to move -in on October 24, 1994. This will be the first affordable housing
development exclusively for senior citizens in the City of Plymouth. It is being developed
entirely with local funds and is owned by the Plymouth HRA and managed by Walker
Management, Inc.
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Wednesday, September 28, 1994
Hennepin Co Dept of Transportation
Hopkins, MN 55343
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I am a citizen who is damn MAD. I live at 6367 Lawndale Ln. and have to use
the intersection of Co. 47 and Lawndale Lane.
Do you air heads have any clue as to how dangerous that intersection is.
If I make a left turn off Lawndale I count to 15 and then figure no one will fly over
the hill and hit me.
If I make a right turn it is the same procedure.
When approaching from the West it is a matter of looking ahead 1/3 of mile and
seeing cars approaching before you lose sight of them at the bottom of the hill.
I worry about people making that left hand turn and not knowing they are taking
there lives in there own hands because for sure you in the Hwy Dept are doing
nothing.
I have lived on Lawndale all my life. I've seen the increase in traffic. PLEASE
DO SOMETHING.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BODY COUNT IT IS A MIRACLE NO ONE HAS
BEEN KILLED THERE. Accidents have luckily not produced any corpses.
Marlys Jacobs
6367 Lawndale Ln
Maple Grove, MN 559 -5796
CC: Mayor of Plymouth
Emily Staples
Mayor of Maple Grove -
am a resident of Maple Grove and Lawndale Ln
adjoins the Plymouth portion 3 Blocks from my
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Northwest Community Television's Cable 12 is set to bring you
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Maple Grove Mayor and City Council Forum
Tuesday, October 18, 7:00pm, Channel 12
Plymouth Area Candidates Forum (County Commissioner /Legislative)
Thursday, October 20, 7:00pm, Channel 12
Brooklyn Park /Maple Grove /Osseo State Legislative Forum
Saturday, October 22, 7:00pm, Channel 12
Brooklyn Center Mayor /City Council /Legislative Forum
Tuesday, October 25, 7:00pm, Channel 12
Golden Valley Legislative Forum
Tuesday, October 25, 9:00pm, Channel 12
Robbinsdale City Council and Hennepin County Sheriff Forum
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Saturday, November 5, 7:OOpm, Channel 12
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Maple Grove, Medicine Lake, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth,
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September 30, 1994
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Mr. James E. Tiller
Attorney at Law
145 Hamel Road
Farmers State Bank Building
Hamel, MN 55340
SUBJECT: HOLLYDALE GOLF COURSE DRAINAGE
Dear Mr. Tiller:
I must apologize for a miscommunication regarding your September 14, 1992 letter
concerning the surface water drainage from the Hollydale Golf Course. Because of a
miscommunication on my part, the letter prepared by our attorney dated October 6, 1992
was not sent to you. Attached is the letter from our attorney responding to your 1992
correspondence.
In order to answer the question of whether development has increased the flow in the
drainage way and therefore caused a higher water elevation along the southerly boundary
of the golf course, I am having the City's consulting engineering firm, Bonestroo, Rosene,
Anderlik and Associates, Inc., do an analysis of the drainage way. There will be two
drainage ways analyzed. The drainage way which flows southerly from the south
boundary of the golf course under County Road 9 and intersects with Plymouth Creek by
the Plymouth Creek Elementary School. The other drainage way which will be analyzed
is Plymouth Creek from Vicksburg Lane to Dunkirk Lane.
The consultant will be doing field surveying to determine the elevation and capacity of the
existing drainage ways. They will then be calculating the water elevation in the drainage
way for storm events of one year, five year, 25 year, and 100 year. A one year storm
event is water from a rainfall that can be expected each year. The 100 year event is the
very large infrequent storms that are expected only 1 % of the time. They will be doing
these calculations based upon flow for run -off conditions before the residential
development began in this area and for the flows from conditions based upon the new
developments.
Before the study can be completed, surveying work will have to be done on the drainage
ways. The best time to do this work is during November when a majority of the leaves
are off the trees, but before substantial snow.
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The entire engineering analysis should be completed before the end of December. Based
upon the results of that analysis I will be preparing a recommendation to the City Manager
on the drainage concerns which you are expressing on behalf of the Hollydale Golf
Course.
If you or the Deziels have any questions about this study, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Sincerely,
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Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
enclosure
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Mr. Bill Deziel
4540 Holly Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446