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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-29-1994Y SEPTEMBER 29, 1994 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER: OCTOBER 3 5:30 P.M. JOINT MEETING WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD Public Safety Conference Room 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers OCTOBER 5 7:00 P.M. OCTOBER 10 7:00 P.M. OCTOBER 17 7:00 P.M. OCTOBER 19 7:00 P.M. OCTOBER 24 7:00 P.M. TOWN MEETING - WARD 1 Council Chambers TOWN MEETING - WARD 2 Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers TOWN MEETING - WARD 3 Council Chambers TOWN MEETING - WARD 4 Council Chambers IV CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO September 29, 1994 Page 2 2. WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE -- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 7:00 P.M., Council Conference Room. Agenda attached. (M -2) 3. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7:30 P.M., Council Conference Room. 4. "INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY" WORKSHOP -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the University of Minnesota /St. Paul Student Center. Agenda attached. (M -4) 5. WEST METRO LAND TRUST -- An organizational meeting of the West Metro Land Trust will be held Wednesday, October 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen. A copy of the meeting notice is attached. (M -5) 6. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M -6) 1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial /Industrial /Public and Use Types. (I- 1) 2. AGENDAS & MINUTES: a. Water Quality Committee, Minutes, September 6, 1994. (I -2a) b. Municipal Legislative Commission, Agenda, September 29, 1994. (I -2b) 3. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter from City Manager responding to a letter from James Tiller, attorney, representing Hollydale golf, Inc., relating to drainage concerns and future road alignments. (I -3a) b. Letter from Scott Gunderson, 3875 Zircon Lane, to Mayor Tierney, commenting on proposed amendments to the City's snowmobile ordinance. (I -3b) c. Letter from Mona J. Domaas, 15910 46th Avenue North, to Eric Blank, regarding the need for a neighborhood park for the area north of County Road 9 and west of Vicksburg Lane. (I -3d) d. Letter from Shawn Huckleby, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to City Manager, congratulating the City on its improvement of its rate of expenditure of CDBG funds. (I -3e) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO September 29, 1994 Page 3 e. City news release on the Fire Department's open house scheduled for Saturday, October 15 at Fire Station III. (I -3f) f. Memos sent to City Center employees on the City Center expansion project. (I -3g) g. Memo from Joan McCormick, City Appraiser, to City Manager, on the 1994 Fall Parade of Homes. (I -3h) Dwight Johnson City Manager M-01. r 1M Q WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 31 Tuesday, October 4, 1994 7:00 P.M. 7:00 Call to Order 7:05 Approval of Minutes as Received 7:10 Announcements & Visitor Recognition 7:15 Old Business * Report on Council response to the Water Quality Committee's recommendation for an acceleration of the City's Surface Water Management Plan. Presentation: C. Lymangood * Progress on the Wetland Ordinance Quick written overview from staff. * Further discussion on the committee's role in educating the public on phosphorus free fertilizer and application techniques for the City of Plymouth. (1995 Work Plan) * East Parkers Lake Improvement Association's request of the Committee 7:40 New Business * Introduction to an Environmental Assessment Worksheet 1) Review of the document 2) Discussion on incorporation into the Water QualityCommittee's Charge * Introduction to an Environmental Impact Study 1) Review of the document 2) Discussion on incorporation into the Water Quality Committee's Charge 8:45 Discussion 9:00 Adjourn m -� September 16, 1994 TO: City Managers and Elected Officials County Board Chairs and Administrators SUBJECT: 1/2 Day Session on "Planning Your Trig on the Information Superhighway" We hope that you have all marked your calendars to take advantage of this exciting, timely, and free opportunity: Thursday, October 6, 1994 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. University of Minnesota/St. Paul Student Center North Star Ballroom Join your metropolitan area colleagues in hearing about the information superhighway and how to plan for your trip -- baggage and luggage, travel agents, available cruises, past travels, new experiences, passports and more! See the attached itinerary for further details. Plan to send at least one elected official and one staff member: seating is limited to the first 250 registrants so call or send E -mail today: Kathy Confer (Academic Computing & Information Technologies, University of Minnesota), 625 -3590 / confer @mailbox.mail.umn.edu. Directions and parking information will be sent after you register. Thank you! Co- Sponsored by: The University of Minnesota/Office of the Associate Vice President, Academic Computing and Information Technologies - _ The Metropolitan Council - Minnesota League of Cities - Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) - Minnesota High Technology Council (MHTC) - Intergovernmental Information Systems Advisory Council (IISAC) The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This material is available in alternative formats upon request by calling u e ' d above. to i SEP 14 C M.� "Planning Your Tr. .on the Information Superhigh Thursday, October 6, 1994 &00 1 , a*m. to 12:30 p.m. University of Mnnesota/St. Paul Student Center North Star Ballroom 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 Welcoming Remarks — Dottie Rietow (Chair, Metropolitan Council) 8:40 "Why plan your trip ?" —Don Riley (Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Minnesota) 9:20 Some Current Excursions: Introduction —Bob Benke (Mayor of New Brighton) 9:30 The Winona Trip: Eric Sorensen (City Manager, Winona) 9:50 Break/Rest Stop 10:10 Telecommuting Travels: John Sanger (President, Tele- Commuter Resources, Inc.) 10:30 Service Stations: Trudy Dunham (Chair, Clearinghouse Work Group of the Children, Youth & Family Consortium, University of Minnesota) 10:50 "How do we get from here to there ?" —Don Riley (Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Minnesota) 11:15 Open Question & Answer Session (all presenters plus Don Ashworth, City Administrator for Chanhassen and Ralph Campbell, Assistant City Manager of Edina) 12:15 Closing Remarks — Jim Krautkremer (Executive Director, HSAC) Contact Person: Kathy Confer Academic Affairs/Computing & Information Technologies University of Minnesota 625 -3590 Minnesota West Metro Land Trust Land Organizational Meeting Trust Sponsored by The Minnesota Land Trust wn-pwfi and The Eden Prairie Land Trust When: Wednesday, October 13, 1994 7 -9 P.M. m -S o � u �alrie Lam Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen (9 miles west of Hwy. 494 on State Hwy.5) For Whom: Private Citizens • To discuss open space and other iand issues • To hear about the Minnesota Land Trust • To learn how to organize a local land trust chapter Landowners • To exchange information on protection and preservation • To learn about conservation easements Government Officials • To hear constituent concerns on the issues of open space and land usage • Jo tap into local citizens groups involved in land use issues Refreshments For more information call: Minnesota Land Trust (612) 522 -3743 �� OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS October 1994 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5:30 PM R. Mtg. w/ Henn. Co. Lib. Bd. (Pub. Safety Tmg Rm.) 7:00 PM WATER QUALITY COTTEE 7:00 PM WARD 1 TOWN MEETING 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION t FlICd17NC1... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM WARD 2 TOWN MEETING 7:00 PM BOARD OF I ZONING 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION 7:00 PM P Co um us ay (Observed) - Public Works Closed 16 17 18 7:00 PM CANDIDATES FORUM - League of Women Voter; - C. Chambers 19 7 :00 PM PAC 20 21 22 (�1T1�'Iir 7:00 PM WARD 3 TOWN MEETING 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:00 PM WARD 4 TOWN MEETING 6:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION 7:00 PM HRA 30 Daylight Savings- -set back 1 hour 31 Halloween September S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 November S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 l9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 *REVISED MEETING ** NEW MEETING 9/29/94 3 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 1994 Sunday Monday October S M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Tuesday 1 Wednesday 2 Thursday 3 Friday 4 Saturday 5 City Center Customer Count - er Open for Absentee Voting 1 - 3 p. m. 7 :00 I'M WATER QUAL- ITY COMMITTEE 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 6 7 8 State General Election - Polls open 7 a. m. -close 8 P.m. 9 10 11 12 ^�� + .. y 14E'CING„ C Center Customer Count- er Open for Absentee Voting - 8 am. - 7p.m. 4:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 7 :00 PM PRAC Veterans Day -City OfJ'ices Closed 7:00 PM PLANNING CON04MION 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM BOARD OF ZONING 7:00 PM HRA 7:00 PM PACT 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 s00 PM CQi1NCiir 14i�TiNG a 6:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thanks iWn Holida - C' O t Closed 27 28 Hanukkah 29 30 December S M T W T F S 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION 7;Q0 PM CITY BUDGETS USLIC HP.A. '„ *REVISED MEETING ** NEW MEETING 9/29/94 3 M -la . City Council Weekly Planner October 02 - November 12, 1994 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturda Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct 4 Oct S Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 8:00 AM Info Super - highway Workshop U of M/St. Paul 5:30 PM K Mtg. w/ Henn. Co. Lib. Bd. (Pub. Safety Trng 7:00 PM WATER QUALITY COMAIITTEE 7:00 PM WARD 1 TOWN MEETING Rm.) Studen Center 7.00 viii cou%TCU MEETI VG• ",'` 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15 7:00 PM WARD 2 TOWNMEETING 7:00 PM BOARD OF ZONING 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION 7 :00 PM PRAC Columbus Day (Observed) - Public Works Closed Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 7:00 PM CANDI- DATES FORUM - League of Women Voters - C. 7:00 PM PACT 7' J► I lCOifNCII `; • 7:0o PM WARD s TOWN MEETING Chambers Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 7:00 PM WARD 4 TOWN MEETING 6:00 PM FINANCW ADVISORY 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION COMIMIITPEE 7:00 PM HRA Oct 30 Oct 31 Nov I Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov S Daylight Savings —set back 1 hour Halloween 7:00 PM WATER QUALITY COM 3II1TEE City Center Customer Counter open jor Absentee .Voting I - 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 p.m. Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 � ? I10'Pbi Ul5ic1 City Center Custom - 4:00 ADVISORY PM FINANCIAL COMMITTEE 7 :00 PM PRAC Veterans Day - City offices Closed 7:00 PM PLANNING C SION er Counter Open for Absentee Voting - 8 am - 7 State General Election - Polls P.m. open 7 a.m. - close 8 p.m. 9/29/94 2n.. \ DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 1994 TO: DNGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER FROM: WARD, DATA INSPECTION /CONTROL CLERK SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL /PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 1994 PERMIT #62730 WAS ISSUED TO OPUS CORPORATION FOR A FOOTING AND FOUNDATION PERMIT ONLY FOR ACRYLIC DESIGN, LOCATED AT 6050 NATHAN LANE NORTH. PERMIT #62995 WAS ISSUED TO OPUS CORPORATION FOR A FOOTING AND FOUNDATION PERMIT ONLY FOR FINGERHUT, LOCATED AT 6150 TRENTON LANE NORTH. THANKS! ate, NIINUTES WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 30 TUESDAY, September 6, 1994 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Members - Mary McKee, Sharon Meister, Craig Twinem, David Shea Staff Ex- officio - Dan Faulkner, Council Member Chuck Lymangood. ABSENT: Rita O'Donnell, Jeff Shopek, LuAnn Yattaw GUESTS PRESENT: Planning Commissioner Ginny Black, John Barten /Hennepin County Parks, Mayor Joy Tierney, Greg Winkels /Davey Tree Co., Steve Hoogenakker /Granulawn, Lee Peterson/Dundee Nursery, Steve Behling /Fairway Green, Peter Houns /Fairway Green, A.J. Hodges /Fairway Green, Gordon Batdorf /Fairway Green, Bob Mugaas /MN Extension Service (Hennepin County), George Waldow /East Parker's Lake Improvement Assoc., Henry Willegalle /E.P.L.I.A., Marsha Videen /E.P.L.I.A., Bonnie Kerschke /Assoc. of Medicine Lake Area Citizens. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mary McKee. The minutes were approved as submitted for the August 9, 1994 meeting and visitors were welcomed. OLD BUSINESS The first item of old business was a brief report on council's response to John Barten's presentation. His presentation was well received and the information was useful. John agreed to repeat his presentation for the Planning Commission. The next item of business was an update on the progress of the Wetland Ordinance meetings. The mapping of the wetlands, may be completed within the next 6 weeks or next spring depending on the weather. Further assessment and study may cause additional delays. There was no further update on the milfoil treatment of Parker's Lake. John Barten clarified the fact that it is too early to know the full affect of the Sonar treatment on the lake. The full effect will not be known for four years. Chairperson McKee distributed a written request that the committee consider the resignation of committee member LuAnn Yattaw. It was stated that LuAnn's request was due to personal reasons. Also distributed was Resolution No. 94 -507 adopted by the City Council on August 29,1994. It requires the submittal of an annual work plan to the City Council, as well as any public information for approval (copy enclosed). -=:- aa. MINUTES - WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 30 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS The first item of new business was to report on the responses to the committee's questionnaire that was sent to area merchants, regarding the use supply of phosphorus - free fertilizers. Many of the visitors were here as a result of that questionnaire. The open forum with the merchants began with a review of the results of the Suburban Lawn Fertilizer Study, by John Barten, Water Quality Manager for Hennepin. Parks. Lee Peterson of Dundee Nursery indicated the Plymouth Sailor article on John Barten's presentation contained a misquote. It stated that 34% of the amount of phosphorus entering the storm drainage system is from lawn fertilizers. The correct statement is that this percentage comes from the lawns and not necessarily only the fertilizer on the lawn. Greg Winkel, of Davey Tree Co., reported that a popular request is for a granular, naturally organic fertilizer, but 70 - 75 % of his customers do use a liquid phosphorus - free fertilizer. He also pointed out that they do make a strong effort to educate their customers. The next company to be heard from was Fairway Green. They have recently produced a granular, naturally organic, phosphorus -free fertilizer which, they report, was due to this committee's articles in the Sun/Sailor last year. The new product that they have developed has a soy bean base and will be available next spring. The name of their fertilizer is "Renaissance." Their current product is a slow release granular, very low phosphorus fertilizer. Lee Peterson, of Dundee Nursery, had done a considerable amount of calling around for suppliers of phosphorus -free fertilizer prior to attending this meeting. He said that they would be willing to supply it, but it may not be easy to find a good supplier, and it would ultimately have to be a corporate decision. The point was made that some customers just want whatever is going to make their lawns green, and if they can't get what they want here they will just go somewhere else. He supported the idea of education of the public, including proper application techniques. Steve Hoogenakker, of Granulawn, reported that approximately 90 % of their customers were on programs that included phosphorus. The do offer phosphorus free fertilizer. Their typical application contains 3 % phosphorus. He gave a figure that stated, on an 8000 sq. ft. lawn, they would apply 3 lbs. of phosphorus each year or approximately 0.4 lbs. per 1,000 square ft.. He indicated that new lawns do need phosphorus. Bob Mugaas, horticulturist with the MN Extension Service, was the next to speak. He reminded everyone that the first objective is to keep a good, protective cover on the ground to keep the nutrients on the lawn. A healthy root base is a key factor in soil preservation. This can be assisted by keeping a higher cut on the lawns and aeration would also be beneficial. Quality soil testing was also stressed. MINUTES - WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 30 Page 3 Overall there was a great deal of support for encouraging the residents of Plymouth to use phosphorus -free fertilizers, and all were in agreement that the education of residents was of great importance. The final item on the agenda was to hear from the East Parker's Lake Improvement Association. The E.P.L.I.A. presented the committee with a report entitled the "Diagnostic Study of Parkers Lake ". The association was here to request that the city take the following actions to improve the water quality in Parkers Lake: 1) conduct a feasibility study to determine which of their diversion plans the city would follow through on. 2) to reroute the South Niagara Watershed flow to the South Workhouse Pond and 3) provide trash skimming devices for the culverts on the north side of the lake. The current phosphorus amount in Parkers Lake is 52 ug /L and the desired concentration is 30 ug /L. Further study would be needed to determine what should be done, but a delay could cause the water quality to worsen, ultimately costing even more time and money to correct. It was estimated that the study of all of Plymouth would probably be completed towards the end of 1995. That study would unify the water quality plans for all four of Plymouth's watersheds. Upon review of the options included in the "Diagnostic Study of Parkers Lake ", it was calculated that it could cost $325 /year to remove 1 lb of phosphorus from Parkers Lake. After much discussion, the motion was made to recommend that the city council step up the study for surface water management. The motion was seconded and passed by a 4 -0 vote. There was further discussion regarding the various ways to educate the public. Suggestions included, the education of local businesses and the printing of a brochure to distribute at various retail locations. The motion was made to request council approval for funding for a lawn care workshop, to be conducted and aired on the cable program. The motion was seconded and passed by a 4 -0 vote. A motion was then made to amend the previous motion, by adding that this committee make this a part of a comprehensive program of lawn care maintenance education, that will be a part of the 1995 work plan. The motion was seconded and passed by a 4 -0 vote. There was some open discussion and then the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM Submitted by: Loree Williams, Recording Secretary ML( MUNICIPAL LEG -q COMMISSION ; ONE HUNDRED TWENTY -THIRD MLC OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, September 29, 1994 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM THE KELLY INN 161 St. Anthony St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey Room, Second Floor 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) AGENDA Call Meeting to Order Approval of Minutes from August 24, 1994 Operating Committee Meeting* Approve August Treasurer's Report* Status Report on Housing /Jobs/Poverty Research Project* Tentative MLC 1994 Legislative Program* 1995 Certified HACA* Candidate and Election Update* 1995 MLC Membership - Burnsville* Truth in Taxation Materials Newspaper Articles of Interest to Suburbs* REMINDER - October Board Meeting is Scheduled for Wednesday October 19, 1994, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Woodbury City Hall 12) Adjourn * Will Be Included in September Operating Committee Packet of Materials. RGR:er1:91287 1 Member Cities: Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, Woodbury Qb 1800 Fifth Street Towers �k 150 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 -4218 - Telephone: (612) 672 -3600 Facsimile: (612) 672 -3777 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY -THIRD MLC OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, September 29, 1994 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM THE KELLY INN 161 St. Anthony St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey Room, Second Floor 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) AGENDA Call Meeting to Order Approval of Minutes from August 24, 1994 Operating Committee Meeting* Approve August Treasurer's Report* Status Report on Housing /Jobs/Poverty Research Project* Tentative MLC 1994 Legislative Program* 1995 Certified HACA* Candidate and Election Update* 1995 MLC Membership - Burnsville* Truth in Taxation Materials Newspaper Articles of Interest to Suburbs* REMINDER - October Board Meeting is Scheduled for Wednesday October 19, 1994, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Woodbury City Hall 12) Adjourn * Will Be Included in September Operating Committee Packet of Materials. RGR:er1:91287 1 Member Cities: Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, Woodbury - I September 26, 1994 Mr. James E. Tiller Attorney at Law 145 Hamel Road Farmers State Bank Building Hamel, MN 55340 Dear Mr. Tiller: I have received your two letters on behalf of Hollydale Golf, Inc. relating to drainage concerns and future road alignments. On September 15, 1994, I met with Mr. Bill Deziel at the Hollydale Golf Course about these two areas of concern. Council member Chuck Lymangood was with me as well as the Park and Recreation Director, Eric Blank. This meeting was scheduled before we received your two letters. I believe that we had a very constructive meeting. I indicated to Mr. Deziel that the City would provide him with a letter indicating the City's intended course of action regarding the drainage concerns on or about October 1, 1994. I personally had not previously been aware of the concern about the drainage before a few weeks ago. With regard to the road alignment, I indicated that the City had made no decisions on the alignment of the future Schmidt Lake Road west of Vicksburg Lane. We discussed the possibility of the City contracting with a golf course architect at no cost to the Deziels to explore how several holes at the golf course could successfully be realigned if the road is constructed south of the tracks. This offer has been put in writing to Mr. Bill Deziel and the City has requested a response this week. The City Council would have to give final approval to spending funds for concept or sketch plans for golf course realignment. A nearby landowner may be willing to trade land with the City and /or the Deziels to make it work. Please be assured that the City is very interested in keeping Hollydale a viable, successful golf course with 18 regulation holes for the benefit of Plymouth and surrounding areas. We believe that by working together now, the best possible solution for everyone concerned can be determined. We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 Thank you for your letters detailing the Deziels' concerns and we look forward to making progress on them soon. cc: City Council Planning Commission Fred Moore Anne Hurlburt Sincerely, &4'�U z9. � Dwigh D. Johnson City Manager 3 3875 ZIRCON LANE N. • PLYMOUTH, MN 55446. 612-478-98281 • FAX: September 26, 1994 Joy Tierney Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: �.x Z3)0 This letter is in reference to a City of Plymouth public meeting held on September 7, 1994, regarding the city's snowmobile ordinance. I attended this meeting and am extremely concerned about any change the council could take on the banning of snowmobiles on public streets. I, along with other Plymouth residents, have respected the current ordinances and have enjoyed riding from our homes to the trail system on our snowmobiles. This is one of the reasons I choose to say living in the suburb of Plymouth and have recently built a new home one mile from the snowmobile trail system. According to the police, snowmobile complaints have been directed to the council instead of the police department. There were not any documented complaints indicating which area of the city and what time of day these incidents took place. Several snowmobile club members asked for this information so they could help the police department in signing, fencing, and patrolling any so- called hot spots. Several employees of Polaris Industries attended the snowmobile meeting. As you know, Polaris' corporate headquarters is located in Plymouth. What a great employer and tax base for the City of Plymouth! Several hundred employees of Polaris live and snowmobile in Plymouth and want to peep it that way. I don't think banning snowmobiling within the city limits of Plymouth is the answer. I believe education and enforcement of existing ordinances could he. The city should use some of its existing resources, like the local snowmobile clubs, the Hennepin County Water /Snowmobile patrol, and the DNR snowmobile registration data base, to assist in correcting any future problems. I am very interested in hearing some of your feedback on this situation. If you need any additional information, please contact me at 478 -9828. S maere ly, Scott Gunderson f"904- Mr. Eric Blank , Director --�' Plymouth Park and Recreation 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Blank: Z 3c� September 26, 1994 y U �6 Thank you for meeting with me Friday, September 16 to discuss some of my questions and concerns regarding a park for our neighborhood. I am defining our neighborhood as North of County Road Nine and West of Vicksburg. I would like to address some of the issues you presented today, along with some comments and questions regarding the minutes of the September 8th meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. First of all is your statement that the city requires a minimum of five acres and a population of 3,000 residents in order to quality for consideration of a neighborhood park. While I can understand the City's rational regarding this point, let me express mine. I received information from the financial department, that for every $100 of property tax, $2.57 goes to park and recreation. The houses in our area pay annual property taxes ranging from $5,000 to $7,500. Taking $5,000 as a figure, this means an annual dollar amount of $128.50 goes to benefit other parks, trails et cetera, of which our neighborhood has none. While we may not have the resident numbers necessary (according to city standards) to generate a park, let me put forth this argument. I have lived in this neighborhood for six years, most others for ten. If we multiply the annual figure we pay of $128.50 to park and recreation times ten years we get $1,28.5.00. If we multiply this by ONLY ten houses we get $10,285 having been contributed towards a park system that does not benefit our neighborhood. Oxbow has approximately 26 residences. Our neighborhood is approximately ten years old and we have already contributed a minimum of approximately $33,410 to the park system. This figure does not include any cost of park dedication fees mentioned in number six of the agenda. But let me get to this point. Our neighborhood is no longer this small. I was unable to get actual residence counts from the city. These are approximate numbers of a physical count of houses I conducted: Golf View 51 Deer Run 13 Fawn Creek 27 Autumn Hills 14 (additional new phase started /not Total NEW 105 counted) It is my understanding, according to the minutes, "that a park al31z.W dedication fee of $940 per units is charged to an individual or developer when they build a house in Plymouth." This figure will be larger in 1995. That means these new developments in our neighborhood have contributed, according to my math, $98,700. I think these dollars reflect that our neighborhood should be given serious consideration and priority for a park. I inquired as to the City's ability to acquire land. I know the golf course is a dilemma, but can we really wait for someone else to make a decision before we do what is in the best interests of all residents? If we wait ten years to see if the golf course is sold, along with the ten years we have already waited, is this in the best interest of all residents? What if the land is never sold, do we do without a park? I questioned how much land the water tower was going to be on, and whether a park was feasible there. You were going to check. I would like to ask that our neighborhood be put as a top priority. We do not have any trails or parks, and we are bordered by two very busy streets, County Road Nine .and Vicksburg -- soon the addition of Schmitt Road. As I mentioned in my previous letter, the golf course does not benefit the children. Also, our children have lost, due to the new developments, a sledding hill and a dead end hill they used for playing. Where will they play now? In the street? With all the developing and traffic increasing in our neighborhood, we need a safe place for children to play! I am also somewhat perplexed with the concern for a trail system serving Camelot Estates. While the response to our request quoted from the minutes was that we are a "small neighborhood ", our numbers compare at approximately 140 houses. Lake Camelot's numbers total 186. (I am referring to Numbers 5c. of the minutes and 6.) It would appear to me that Lake Camelot's numbers are not significantly larger than ours. I also have a question as to what year the developments of Seven Ponds and Heather Run were built (Number 4b. of minutes)? It would seem only fair that consideration be given to developments that have existed longer and have been contributed funds longer for the purpose of a park. I agree with you that private parks put in by developers are not to our advantage. I do not believe they promote community spirit and camaraderie. If we do not see a City public park soon, this will happen. I would not like to see this, as it creates potential for animosity between community developments. I believe the park and recreation department tries to do what is in the best interests of all residents. Our neighborhood is seeing an immediate increasing need for a park and hope that you will consider our neighborhood a top priority. We want a safe place for our children to be able to play, that fosters community allegiance. 3c, Thank you again for your time and attention in meeting with me and returning my phone calls. You were very open and helpful to all my questions and suggestions. Sincerely, Mona J. Domaas Oxbow 15910 46th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446 557 -0908 cc: City CouncilV Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Residents of OUR NEIGHBORHOOD Z 3d. PMENI p� U.B. Department of Housing and Urban Development Minneapolis -St. Paul Office, Region V "I 220 Second Street, South 9B�N DEV E�OQ Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 -2195 SEP 2 7 1994 Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: SUBJECT: Timely Expenditure of Community Development Block Grant Funds Plymouth, Minnesota B- 9Ix -MC -27 -000° This letter is to congratulate the City of Plymouth on its improvement in its rate of expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. As you are aware, since December, 1993, we have been discussing with the City the issue of its slow rate of expenditure of CDBG funds. We had indicated that the City must take additional steps to increase the rate of expenditures. If it did not do so, the City faced a possible reduction in CDBG funding. Together our staffs developed a plan to reduce the backlog of funds that were available. A goal was established to draw $357,000 from the City's Line of Credit (LOC) between March 1 and November 1, of this year. November 1, if the annual date at which we measure the City's performance in the CDBG program. We thought that this was an ambitious goal, especially given the City's previous rates of expenditure. We are happy to report that through September 1, the City has already drawn over $400,000 from its LOC. We firmly expect that additional funds will be drawn prior to November 1. Again, we congratulate the City on its improvement of its rate of expenditure of CDBG funds. If you have any questions on this matter, please contact John Swanson at 370 -3022. Sincerely yours, Shawn G. Huck eby Director, CPD Divis cc: Ed Goldsmith Milt Dale 0 IkkZ 3c,w ary of PLYMOUTR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION: September 27, 1994 Sara Cwayna, 550 -5198 Firefighters to host open house, poster contest The Plymouth Fire Department will host an open house on Sat., Oct. 15, noon to 4 p.m., at Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Ln. Like past years, the 1994 open house will include demonstrations, fire engines and safety equipment displays. Children of all ages are invited to compete in a new fire prevention poster contest. Those who bring their posters to the open house can take a walk in the Firefighter Pumpkin Patch and pick out a free pumpkin. They can also enter their name in a drawing to win a free ride with a Plymouth firefighter in the aerial bucket of a ladder truck. All posters entered in the contest will be displayed at the open house. In addition to the poster contest, the open house will include: • Home Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations; • Children's Fire Hose Game; • Police Canine Unit; • Police Officers and Squad Cars; • Hennepin Sheriffs Water Rescue and Snowmobile Division; • Firefighters Extinguishing Vehicle Fires; • Emergency Command Vehicles; • McGruff the Crime Dog; • Hazardous Materials Team; • Vehicle Extrication Demonstrations; • Displays by the NSP Power Line /Electrical Safety Program; and • North Memorial Paramedics and Ambulances. -30- We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 =! RD, PLYMOUTH, Mlv DATE: September 26, 1994 TO: All City Center Employees FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Scheduling Meetings in City Center during Construction October 1, 1994 - June 30, 1995 Construction will begin on the City Center expansion project in the coming days. Much of the loud demolition work will be done after hours, so that the disruption during business hours is minimized. However, this out -of -hours work means that City Center will not be an ideal place to hold evening meetings. For the duration of the construction and remodeling project, City Center will not be available for evening meetings of groups which are not affiliated with city sponsored boards, committees, or commissions. The City Council and Planning Commission meetings will continue in the Council Chambers because of cable casting. All other boards, committees, and commissions are encouraged to schedule meetings in the Public Safety building, in Fire Station 2 or 3, or in a Park and Recreation facility. You should contact Judy Gooden (x5166) to check on the availability of Public Safety facilities, or Nancy Pederson (X5130) for Park and Recreation facilities. I know this inconveniences many of you. Restricting the use of City Center seems to be the best means of making certain that groups have an appropriate meeting environment and that the Contractor's schedule is not unduly hampered. Please call me should you have questions. -3 r. DATE: September 26, 1994 TO: All City Center Employees FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: City Center Parking Changes -- Effective October 3, 1994 Construction will begin soon on the City Center expansion project. One of the first signs of change (besides the attractive trailer outside the lunchroom!) will be the disappearance of the lower level parking lot. The loss of this parking area will require some adjustments to parking in the City Center main parking lot. The City Center Expansion User's Group met on September 23 and agreed on new parking guidelines. A diagram is attached which details the new parking arrangements. Beginning October 3, you should follow these new guidelines: City Center employees should generally park in the "back" section of the parking lot. • City Center employees may park in the "front" section of the parking lot beginning with the fourth light pole. The remaining section of the "front" parking section will be reserved for visitors to City Center and for those attending meetings. City vehicles will park along the northern side of the "back" section, next to the berm adjacent to the Public Safety parking lot. Electricity is available there for winter plug -ins. Thanks, in advance, for your cooperation and patience. The User's Group realizes that we may have to adjust these parking guidelines as the City Center project progresses. Please call me or stop by should you have questions. --vim 0 1 riu ON Q.. 1 0 m �c L 0 M m H Z W U U l^ 3V s v Z 3q DATE: September 16, 1994 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Joan McCormick, Appraiser SUBJECT: 1994 FALL PARADE OF HOMES A sure sign of fall is the annual Parade of Homes. The 1994 Parade runs from September 10 through September 25, with new homes open to the public Monday through Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. This year's Parade includes 670 homes, 35 % of which are in six suburbs. The six suburbs which have the highest number of new homes in the Parade are as follows: CITY # OF HOMES AVERAGE PRICE 1. Woodbury 65 $234,400 2. Lakeville 39 244.000 3. Andover 37 171,800 4. Plymouth 34 311,800 5. Eden Prairie 30 391,700 6. Eagan 30 261,000 Interesting facts which emerged in the Parade of Homes this year are: • The most expensive home in the 1994 Fall Parade is a Wayzata home built by Jyland Homes, Inc. priced at $1,125,000. • The least expensive home is a townhouse built by Rottlund Homes located in Plymouth and priced at $74,900. The least expensive single - family home, built by S. W. Wold Construction, Inc., is located in Zimmerman and is priced at $79,900. z' 3g. Page Two Dwight Johnson • More than 125 homes are priced between $100,000 and $150,000 in the 1994 event. • More than 150 homes are priced under $150,000. • 337 homes are priced under $200,000 in this year's Fall Parade. • The median price of a home is $299,900. • The average price of a home in the Parade is $242,000. The Assessing Staff will be appraising the Plymouth Parade Homes within the next week. This is a good opportunity for us to see what is new in home construction as well as what buyers find appealing. cc: Nancy Bye, City Assessor Assessing Staff Council Memorandum