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SEPTEMBER 15, 1994
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER:
SEPT. 19 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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SEPT. 26 6:00 P.M.
following Executive Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED)
Discuss City Manager's evaluation
Public Safety Conference Room
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Public Safety Conference Room
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2. PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7:30
A.M., City Council Chambers. Meeting notice attached. (M -2)
3. BOARD OF ZONING -- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7:00 P.M., City Council
Chambers.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7:00 P.M., City
Council Chambers.
5. PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT -- WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 21, 7:00 P.M., Council Conference Room.
6. METRO COUNCIL - REGIONAL BREAKFAST MEETING -- The Metropolitan
Council has scheduled two regional breakfast meetings for local officials in Hennepin
County. The North Hennepin area will meet Monday, September 19 at the Holiday Inn -
Plymouth from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. A copy of the meeting notice is attached. (M -6)
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7. "INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY" WORKSHOP -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6.
Attached is a notice from League of Minnesota Cities on an "Information Superhighway"
workshop for City officials. The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the
University of Minnesota /St. Paul Student Center. Please let Laurie know as soon as
possible if you would like to be registered, as seating will be limited to the first 250
registrants. (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. MINUTES & AGENDAS
a. Plymouth Human Rights Commission, Minutes, September 8, 1994. (I -la)
b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, Minutes, September 8, 1994. (I -lb)
2. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial /Industrial /Public and Use Types. (I-
2)
b. Project Status Report from Public Works Director Moore on active projects with
consulting services, and the Monthly Erosion Control Report. (I -2b)
3. QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT ON PENDING CIVIL LITIGATION -- Report
attached. (I -3)
4. PRIMARY ELECTION -- Statistics for this past Tuesday's State Primary Election:
• TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 12,391
• AVERAGE VOTER TURNOUT: 33.73%
• NEW REGISTRATIONS: 1,028
• TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS: 36,741
A copy of the complete summary results is attached for your information.
5. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Mayor Tierney from Ted Schave of Golden Rule Carpentry, praising the
service from the Building and Inspections Department. (I -5a)
b. Letter to City Manager Johnson from County Engineer and Public Works Director
Vern T. Genzlinger, announcing the appointment of Jame Grube to the position of
Transportation Division Engineer. (I -5b)
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c. Letter from Public Works Director Moore to Plymouth residents John and Stacy
Gallop, with a legal opinion attached from City Attorney Barnard, addressing the
Gallop's interest in establishment of a speed limit on Zachary Lane. (I -5c)
d. Letter to Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers and Public Safety Director Gerdes from
Plymouth residents Bob Mueller and Donna Treder, explaining their concerns and
interests in the snowmobile ordinance and speed limits on Plymouth streets. (I -5d)
e. Letter from Mayor Tierney to Plymouth resident Linda Vrieze regarding a business
Vrieze runs out of her home. (I -5e)
f. Letter from Robbinsdale School District's Senior Services Program Coordinator
inviting elected officials and political candidates to attend the Star Tribune
Minnesota's Talking Roundtable Discussion Groups. (I -5f)
g. Letter to Mayor Tierney from Kirk Brown, President, Twin Cities Tree Trust,
reporting on the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program projects
completed in Plymouth and other participating communities. (I -5g)
h. Letter to Mayor Tierney from Minneapolis Mayor, Sharon Sayles Belton, regarding
the Mayor's Meeting on Crime. (I -5h)
i. Fax memo from Councilmember Granath regarding constitutent requests of Mr. Ron
Hennes, 10520 South Shore Drive. (I -5i)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
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PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUN
MEETING
Tuesday
September 20, 1994
7:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
Plymouth City Hall
Please attend this important Plymouth Development Council meeting on Tuesday,
September 20, 1994 to discuss the City of Plymouth's proposed development of a
Wetland Ordinance.
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Barb Senness, Planning Supervisor for the City
of Plymouth and John Shardlow, Planning Consultant with Dahlgren Shardlow and
Uban as a follow up to the informational meetings that have been held that states
the City of Plymouth's goals and concerns in developing this Wetland Ordinance.
Your participation and input on September 20th in helping to create this new
Wetland Ordinance that will serve the best interests of all is important.
Thank you.
Peter Pflaum Terry M. Forbord
Chair, Plymouth Development Council Vice President
and President Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc.
Lundgren Bros. Construction,Inc.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Plymouth Development Community
FROM: Barb Senness, Planning Supervisor
John Shardlow, Planning Consultant
DATE: 7 September 1994
RE: Request For Additional Input and Participation in the Development of the Plymouth
Wetland Ordinance
First, we would like to thank those of you who attended the informational meeting at Plymouth City
Hall on Wednesday, August 31. From the beginning of this process we have anticipated the types
of concerns that were expressed, but, it was very helpful to establish a dialogue and to begin to gain
a deeper appreciation for the ways in which the standards under consideration could effect your
business. Second, we want to invite you to participate more actively as we proceed with the
development of this ordinance.
In particular, we are very interested in seeing any information that you can provide about the effects
of compliance with either of the optional set of setback and buffer strip standards. We are very open
to exploring provisions in this ordinance to mitigate any adverse effects of these new standards (for
instance a reduction to the required front yard setback). Without specific examples and solid
information, we can neither fully appreciate the nature and scope of the problem, nor design effective
measures to alleviate them.
One of the positive suggestions that came out of our meeting on August 3,1 was the suggestion of
reactivating the Plymouth Development Council to participate in this process. A meeting date and
time has not yet ben chosen; but, we will certainly contact you when one has been set. Again, it is
our hope that the Development Council can serve as a resource to gather and assess both information
about the effects of the draft standards, and creative ways to mitigate those effects.
We had three informational meetings last week and we received very different feedback from those
attending these meetings. There is a very strong sentiment in favor of environmental protection in
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the City of Plymouth. It was a major issue in the last election and there remains a very organized and
active constituency that is in favor of significantly stronger environmental protection measures.
One of the objectives that is expressed in our draft ordinance speaks to finding the appropriate
balance between the interests of environmental protection and the rights of land owners and the
efficient use of developable land. The Planning Commission is composed of individuals with different
attitudes and leanings about this subject, but, to the person they have stated that they heed more and
better information before they make their decisions. We are committed to steering this process away
from philosophical positions and emotional predispositions and deal with facts. Please help us to
gather and understand those facts.
We have between now and the end of November to work together to develop a much better
understanding of all of the relevant issues. Nothing is cast in concrete and every aspect of the
working draft ordinance is open for challenge and improvement. We look forward to working with
you to develop an ordinance that works.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center
WEDNESDAY, September 21, 1994 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk ( *) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner,
citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. * APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. * CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Minter Wiseman (94095) Preliminary Plat and Final Plat request to Great 2 lots out of
2 existing parcels to accomodate a 16,560 square foot expansion to Minter Weisman
building.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Lundgren Bros. Construction. Land Use Guide Plan Amendment request to reguide
approximately 72 acres from IP (Planned Industrial) classification to LA -2 (Low -
Medium Density Residential) classification for property located northeast of Peony
Lane and Old Rockford Road. (93132)
B. The Cornerstone Group /Commons at Parkers Lake (94099). MPUD Preliminary
Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 64 unit apartment
complex on a 4.84 acre tract of land for property located southwest of Niagara Lane
and 18th Avenue North.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
9. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Metropolitan Council
Advocating regional economic, societal and environmental issues and solutions
REGIONAL BR a4KT A.S T ME.
FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS
HENNEPIN COUNTY
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Metropolitan Council Chair Dottie Rietow invites you to attend your
choice of two regional breakfast meetings for local officials in Hennepin
County. These meetings will provide an opportunity to talk about issues
the Council is working on, and a time for you to express your ideas
about the Council and your region's concerns.
Chair Rietow will discuss the Council's new Regional Blueprint, as well
as some of the metropolitan issues the Council thinks the legislature may
address in 1995. Your input is an important component of the
discussion regarding matters in Hennepin County.
Please plan to attend one, or both, of the following meetings:
NORTH HENNEPIN:
Monday, September 19
7.•30 - 9:00 a.m.
Holiday Inn -- Plymouth
3000 Harbor Lane, at
I- 494 1Hwy SS
Cost: $4.65
SOUTH HENNEPIN:
Tuesday, September 27
730 - 9:00 a.m.
Hennepin County
Government Center
Dining Room, Lower Level
Cost. $3.90
Cost includes continental breakfas4 tar and gratuity
RSVP: To register, please call the Council's Executive offices at 291-
6554, by September 15.
Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street
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League of Minnesota Cities
September 13, 1994
TO: Mayor, Manager, Clerk
FROM: Ant, Higgins, T(iR Representative
RE: October 6 workshop on " Information Superhighway" for city officials
Please distribute copies of the enclosed announcement to councilmembers and staff. Then
save the date and be sure to come!
The League strongly encourages officials to take advantage of this opportunity to learn first
hand about how cities can set policies and make sure that the array of technological advances
in communications will provide the kind of services and meet the needs of your community.
Elected officials, in particular, are often unaware and somewhat uncertain about how to
influence and ensure that development of local information systems and technologies improves
delivery of services and makes it possible to maximize the benefits for residents and
businesses.
Local leaders need to play a key role in helping citizens understand and respond to
these new opportunities.
You :.11 ;oor r ° VV^ V°l ve a ^ailin t with information about !he program
with attached
registration to be completed and returned to the University of Minnesota There is no charge
for the program. Reserved parking will be available close to where the workshop will be
held on the St. Paul Campus of the university. Shuttle bus transportation to and from the
parking lot will be available.
Enclosure
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"Planning Your Trip on the Information Superhighway"
A 1/2 Day Session 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)
• • • •
Thursday, October 6, 1994
Bann ?.M. to 12:3n 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! Leading this excursion:
Dottie Rietow (Chair, Metropolitan Council) • Don Riley (Associate Vice President
for Academic Affairs, University of Minnesota) • Bob Benke (Mayor of New Brighton) •
Eric Sorensen (City Manager, Winona) • Trudy Dunham (Chair, Clearinghouse Work Group
of the Children, Youth & Family Consortium, University of Minnesota) • John Sanger (Tele-
Commuter Resources, Inc.) • Jim Krautkremer (Executive Director, IISAC)
• • • •
Plan to send one elected official and one staff member.
l:�ark your calendars row -- seating Is iitaiied iu the
first 250 registrants!
More details to follow.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer..°
This material is available in alternative formats upon request; plea.4-contact
Kathy Confer at 625 -3590. f c,
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METRO MEETINGS
A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council,
standing committees, and four regional commissions: Metropolitan Airpo: w a,
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Sports Facilities lion, and
Regional Transit Board. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Q146stions abtzt}t
meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting informati n ' also, availab10,171 -
on the Metro Information Line at 229 - 3780.'
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DATE: September 9, 1994
WEEK OF: September 12 -September 16, 1994
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Community Development Committee - Monday, Sept. 12, Noon, Room 1A. The committee will
consider: 1994/1995 Section 8 utility allowance schedule; Mississippi River Regional Trail master
plan; 1994 Jackson Township annexation Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) addition, city
of Shakopee; status of 800 megahertz radio governance; regional economic development issues;
briefing on local plan amendment issues and other business.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee - (Meeting cancelled)
Transportation Committee - Wednesday, Sept. 14, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will
consider: two preliminary Right -of -way Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) applications from the city
of Maple Grove for properties within the TH 610 right -of -way; Metro Council Transit Operations
disadvantaged- business - enterprise (DBE) goals; award of portable bus -hoist contract; Lake Elmo
Airport long -term comprehensive plan; Regional Transit Board update; dual -track airport
economic studies and other business.
Finance Committee - Thursday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider. August
1994 personnel report; authorization to award a contract for uniforms and laundering services;
authorization to isuue request- for - proposal for financial advisor; approval of Metropolitan Sports
Facilities Commission (MSFC) 1995 budget; acceptance of Metropolitan Sports Facilities
Commission 1993 financial report and other business.
Executive Committee - Friday, Sept. 16, 7:30 a.m., Sheraton Midway, Bigelow's Restaurant, I -94 at
Hamline, St. Paul.
Audit Committee - Friday, Sept. 16, 1230 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider: 1993
Council draft management letter; 1993 Metropolitan Waste Control Commission draft
management letter; change in audit function/work scope; audit policy revision; audit committee
meeting procedures revision; set date /time for next two meetings and other business.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19 - SEPTEMBER 23, 1994
1994 Regional Breakfast for North Hennepin County - Monday, Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m., Holiday Inn,
300 Harbor Lane, I494 & Hwy. 55, Plymouth.
Briefing Session for Legislators - Tuesday, Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m., Room 1A.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Tuesday, Sept. 20, 8 a.m., Mears Park Centre.
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission - Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2:45 p.m., Regional parks
tour, leave from 5th St. entrance.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7:30 a.m., Mears Park
Centre.
Briefing Session for Legislators - Wednesday, Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m., Room 1A.
Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m., Chambers.
Environment Committee - Wednesday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Chair's Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Chambers.
1994 Regional Breakfast for Scott County - Thursday, Sept. 22, 7:30 a.m., Canterbury Inn, 1244
Canterbury Rd., Shakopee.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Sept. 22, 3:30 p.m. Chair's Office.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Chair's Informal Small Group Meetings with Council Members - Friday, Sept. 23, 7:30 a.m.,
Sheraton Metrodome, 1330 Industrial Blvd. at 35W North, Minneapolis.
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.
REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Committee of the Whole (Administration & Finance) Meeting - Monday, Sept. 12, 4 p.m.,
Chambers.
Meetings are subject to change; please call to confirm. The Regional Transit Board offices is
located on the seventh floor of Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. For
more information or confirmation of the meetings, call the RTB office at 292 -8789.
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Plymouth Human Rights Commission
September 8, 1994
Minutes
Present: Rebecca Ribich, Earl Peterson, Bill Dix, Harvey Guttmann, Laurie Levi,
Saundra Spigner, Councilmember Sheryl Morrison, Assistant City Manager
Kathy Lueckert
Excused: John Kane
Absent: Claudelle Carruthers, Laura Booth, Lisa Membrr, Jackie Fraedrich
Assistant Manager Lueckert called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
Review of Minutes. The minutes were approved as presented.
Status of Diversity Surveys. Ms. Lueckert reported on the status of finding employee
diversity studies. She stated that the City is still trying to track down some usable surveys.
Ms. Morrison and Mr. Dix indicated that they would also try to find some sample surveys
from their contacts.
Discussion of By -Laws. The Human Rights Commission reviewed the draft of the
proposed By -Laws for the HRC. Many suggestions and clarifications were made and will
be incorporated in the final draft. The HRC had considerable discussion about the
appointment of representatives by the School Districts. Ms. Spigner expressed concern
about trying to assure continuity on the Commission; she fears that the School District
representatives may receive other assignments during the course of the Commission's
work. She asked that Ms. Lueckert investigate whether or not the HRC could suggest
some appointment guidelines to the School Districts, such as the appointee must serve for
two years and that the appointee be a Plymouth resident, if possible. Ms. Lueckert
explained that when the HRC was created, the thinking was to get the School Districts to
participate, without placing constraints on the participants. However, now that the
Commission is functioning and there is obvious support from the School Districts, Ms.
Lueckert said that some guidelines might be appropriate. She will report back at the next
meeting.
Ms. Morrison will incorporate the HRC's suggestions on the By -Laws and bring these
back to the Commission for approval at the October meeting. Ms. Lueckert will mail out
a copy in advance of this meeting. If approved by the HRC, the By -Laws will be
forwarded to the City Council for approval.
Saundra Spigner volunteered to be chairman of the Human Rights Commission until the
end of 1994. Rebecca Ribich volunteered to be vice - chairman of the Commission, also
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until the end of 1994. Bill Dix volunteered to organize and edit the HRC annual report to
the City Council.
Discussion of City Council Resolution on Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
Ms. Lueckert outlined the provisions of Res. No. 94 -507, which requires all boards,
committees, and commissions to prepare annual workplans. Ms. Lueckert stated that the
HRC should focus on the City Council's Goals and Objectives as the Commission begins
to formulate its work plan.
The Commission agreed to use the October meeting to brainstorm ideas for a 1995
workplan, and to hold other meetings in October as necessary to finalize the actual
document. If Commissioners have ideas prior to the October 6 meeting, send these to
Kathy Lueckert.
Other Business. The HRC discussed the upcoming League of Minnesota Human Rights
Commissions annual conference on September 24. Harvey Guttman, Laurie Levy, Laura
Booth, Earl Peterson, Lisa Membrr, Saundra Spigner, and Kathy Lueckert will be
attending.
There being no other business, the Human Rights Commission adjourned at 9:00 PM.
MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
September 8, 1994
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Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Bildsoe, Fiemann, Johnson, Priebe, Wahl and
Willegalle; staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson'
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the September meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Willegalle and seconded by Commissioner Fiemann
to approve the minutes of the July meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary Bisek announced that summer programs ran smoothly with no accidents or
drownings reported. Concert attendance was at its highest ever, although it was always
questionable on Tuesday nights whether or not the concerts would be rained out. Some
fall programs are underway with others beginning in the next week or two. Fall youth
soccer is in progress and is also experiencing its highest ever participation. Two special
events are coming up in September. The 2nd Annual Autumn Arts Fair is scheduled for
Saturday, the 17th, at Parkers Lake Park, followed on Sunday, the 18th, by the History
Fest, at Plymouth Creek Park, featuring an antique car show, fiddler contest and old
time demonstrations. Another special event, the Goblin Walk, is scheduled in October
and is held at Oakwood Park. Mary explained to the new commissioners that the Goblin
Walk is an event for the entire family, which consists of groups of kids and their parents
being escorted through the woods while being told a "story," while volunteers dressed as
goblins wander out from behind trees, etc., and try to scare them. The "goblins" are
geared for younger children. Mary also announced that the National Recreation and
Parks Association is holding its National Congress in Minneapolis from October 12 -15,
and PRAC members are invited to attend. One of the featured activities at this year's
session will be tours of the metro area's special or unique park sites.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Awarded bid accessible playground. ound. Director Blank explained that the construction has
begun on the accessible playground. The play apparatus itself will be built in time for
the NRPA National Congress and will likely be a featured item on one of the'tours. The
playground is 100% surface accessible, while the play structure has many accessible
features. This will be the largest play structure in Plymouth and will attract many
visitors. The play structure is being featured in a nationally recognized play equipment
magazine.
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b. Reject bid Seven Ponds /Heather Run Park. Only one bid came in on the construction of
this neighborhood park, and it was 46% over the consultant's estimate of $120,000.
The bid was rejected, and staff decided to break up the project into several smaller
components and re -bid it. This should result in the projects' overall cost coming closer
to the consultant's estimate. Another cost saving measure was the decision to complete
some of the work in- house. Hydro - seeding' has taken place and grass is already
growing. The DNR approved the construction of trail through the wetlands. The
playground should be installed this fall. The residents have been asked to suggest some
possible names for the park. These will be submitted to PRAC at the October meeting.
c. Approved sale of property at Zachary and Co. Rd. 9. Director Blank explained that 3
acres of property south of Zachary Lane, owned by the City, was recently sold for
$159,000. This property was Purchased several years ago as part of the Zachary
Playfield and was later separated from the playfield by the construction of new County
Road 9. A city water treatment plant occupies one small portion of the property.
d. Approved sale of Luce Line Trail. The portion of the Luce Line that runs from
Vicksburg Lane east to 494 was recently sold to Hennepin Parks. This sale will mean
future savings for the City in terms of maintenance. The County will now maintain that
portion of the trail, although the City will still retain all of its rights to the various
accesses to the trail.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Study of unique open spaces update. Director Blank reminded the commissioners that at
their last meeting they had passed a motion recommending that the City Council
consider the purchase of as much of open space parcels #4 and #7 as was economically
feasible. Council approved that recommendation and directed staff to begin negotiations
with the owners of those two parcels. At this time, a subcommittee is now working on
the final ranking of the remaining parcels that have been identified as worthy of
preservation. Director Blank believes that it will take the subcommittee about six to
eight weeks to complete this final ranking. Their recommendation would be brought
back before the full open space committee and then forwarded to PRAC for their
review. From there it would go on to the City Council for final approval.
b. Accessible playground update. See item 4a.
c. 1994 trail construction projects update. Director Blank shared a construction estimate
for completing five trail projects proposed this year. Segment 1 consists of trail north of
the Parkers Lake North development running from Niagara Lane to Vicksburg Lane,
segment 2 is south of 27th Avenue, running along the north side of the city's public
works property. Both of these segments are in -house projects and will run
approximately $73,000. Segment 3 runs along Northwest Boulevard from 44th Avenue
down to 42nd Place and provides access to the Target /Rainbow shopping area for those
residents living north of County Road 9. This segment totals approximately $34,000.
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These three segments exceed slightly the $100,000 set aside in the 1994 CIP for trail
construction. Council has indicated that they are also very interested in getting two
other segments completed, based on requests from residents. One of these is along the
west side of Northwest Boulevard from 56th to 54th Avenue and provides access to Bass
Lake Playfield, and the other is along County Road 47 and would serve the residents of
Camelot Estates. The trail along County Road 47 would have to be striped on the
existing roadway, because this road is a rural road with gravel shoulders and ditches.
The shoulders would be paved and then striped as bike path. The estimate for this
project is $172,000.
d. Seven Ponds neighborhood park update. See item 4b.
e. West Medicine Lake City Park update. The concept plan for this park was approved by
the City Council, so preliminary work has begun on this major project. Director Blank
expects that road construction could begin in January or February or sometime in the
spring. Several residents living on 23rd Avenue have expressed their dissatisfaction
over the location of the proposed tennis courts. Director Blank will be meeting with
them after the location has been staked. Perhaps after they see exactly where the tennis
court is planned, they may not be in disagreement over it. He thinks a landscaping
buffer will help settle this issue.
f. Playfield /high school update. Director Blank indicated that the City has been meeting
with the School District to decide which part of the site each of them will own. A third
party has been hired to help iron this out. A preliminary plan on site layout is expected
to be completed within 10 weeks. This is another very complex, multi - faceted project,
with many obstacles to overcome. One major issue is the excess levy which goes to the
voters in November. If voters reject the continuance of the excess levy, the future of
the high school would be in question. Other issues to resolve include an environmental
assessment worksheet, whether or not an EIS is needed, obtaining a wetlands permit
from the Corps of Engineers, and the construction of a bridge over the railroad tracks.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review and discussion of park/trail plan and CIP. For the benefit of the most recently
appointed commissioners, Director Blank explained the purpose of the five year CIP and
the Park Dedication Fund and how dollars are allocated to that fund. For every dollar
collected in park dedication fees, $0.70 goes into account 218 which funds trails, city
parks, i.e., Parkers Lake Park, and community playfields such as Zachary. Account
219 receives $0.30 from every dollar and funds the development and acquisition of
neighborhood parks. At the present time, the park dedication fee stands at $940 per
unit. This is the amount charged to an individual or a developer when they build a
house in Plymouth. The City's financial task force is reviewing the park dedication fee
and may suggest that it be increased to $1,250 per unit over a three year period. The
City Council has the option to change the fee to $1,250 beginning as soon as 1995.
Increasing the park dedication fee to this amount ensures that the City will have the
revenue necessary to cover proposed park and trail expenses to the year 2005. Director
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Blank explained another source for funding park projects is the Community
Improvement Fund (CIF), which receives its dollars through pre -paid bond debt.
Before a project can be considered for CIF funding, however, it must be listed in the
proposed CIP for at least two years. At the present time, there are no special facilities,
such as golf courses, ice arenas, swimming pools, senior centers, etc., proposed in the
five year capital improvement program. Based on the survey done last year by the
Minnesota Center for Survey Research, those special facilities are among the top
facilities desired by the residents for development within the next five years. Trails
ranked number one among the residents and are also ranked highly by the current City
Council.
Director Blank then reviewed all the requests that have come in recently from residents
requesting new trails, and commented that staff generally recommends that trails being
considered for development first be reviewed by the City's traffic consultant to
determine traffic volume and speed on the road where the trail will be. In the case of
the Medina Road trail request, Director Blank is confident that off -road trail will be
constructed along this road in the future, but that it would be more effective to study the
entire length of the road all at once, rather than short segments here and there.
There was also a request for a new park from a small neighborhood bounded by
Hollydale golf course on the west, Vicksburg Lane on the east and County Road 9 on
the south. They feel that they are very isolated and that the only access to Plymouth
Creek Elementary, which does have a playground, is via Vicksburg Lane, which has no
sidewalk. Director Blank has talked to them and explained that there isn't a large
enough parcel available to construct a neighborhood park in this area. The Park System
Plan says that a neighborhood park should be at least five acres in size.
Director Blank also stated that the Amberwoods park issue is not resolved yet and that
Greenwood Elementary has indicated that they are willing to construct a pre- school play
structure with help from the City. Greenwood is eligible for a grant up to $10,000 from
the City since they meet the requirement of being a neighborhood park.
In addition to these park and trail requests, which PRAC needs to consider when
discussing the 1995 -99 CIP, there is also the issue of special facilities such as public
golf course, swimming pool, etc., for the City. Director Blank said that PRAC has
discussed the idea of a public golf course in the past, and that now may be the right time
to begin reviewing it again. He believes that the sanitary sewer system will be extended
into northwest Plymouth within the next three to five years, making the public golf
course land skyrocket in price, because it will now be eligible for development. The
time to buy a golf course then would be before the sewer system goes through, while the
price of the land is still reasonable. Statistics show that golf courses generate excess
revenue, while ice arenas and swimming pools are not always as successful. Director
Blank indicated that the City Council has set aside funds in 1995 for a city -wide survey,
which will ask residents questions on a wide range of topics covering city services,
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including parks and recreation. He suggested that one of the questions we may want to
ask is how the public feels about the City owning and operating a golf course.
Director Blank will ask the Planning Director, Anne Hurlburt, to attend the October
meeting to explain to the park commissioners the process of guiding the land remaining
outside the MUSA, which is where two of the public golf courses are currently located.
This is a project that the Planning Commission will be undertaking in the near future.
A resident from Seven Ponds, Mike Jones, 3430 Jewel Lane, asked the Commission to
consider installing a trail along Medina Road, which would provide that area safe access
to the new park, as well as to Greenwood Elementary School. He explained that he
understood the need for the City's traffic consultant to first study the volume of traffic
along Medina Road. Mr. Jones did state that although traffic is not heavy at this time, it
does travel at speeds of 40 mph or more.
b. Discuss council resolution no. 94 -507. The City Council has requested that all boards,
commissions and committees submit a work plan prior to January 1, 1995, for the
purpose of integrating the work of these various groups with the goals and objectives of
the Council. This work plan should detail the activities to be undertaken by the board or
commission and how the plan supports the Council's goals and objectives. Director
Blank responded that the goals and objectives outlined by PRAC in their annual report
could be used as a guide in establishing their work plan. It was suggested that a
subcommittee of PRAC members get together and work on this plan and have a draft
ready for the November meeting. Members volunteering for the subcommittee were
Don Anderson, Tim Bildsoe and Ron Fiemann.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Willegalle had a number of questions pertaining to Parkers Lake. He
wanted to know how many staff hours had been spent at the Parkers Lake boat launch,
during the campaign to educate the public on Eurasian water milfoil. He was also
concerned about monitoring the number of boats using the launch. The parking lot is
meant to hold five cars and trailers, thus limiting the number of boats on the lake to that
amount, but he commented that several times individuals parked in such a way as to allow
more than five, and on occasion, people would launch their boat and then park in the lot
across the road. Director Blank stated that staff would discuss the situation with the police
department about issuing citations, in addition to placing a sign across the road indicating
that no trailers should park there. Commissioner Willegalle then asked if any decision had
been made with regard to the request for sand volleyball courts at Parkers Lake. Director
Blank indicated that we are still reviewing the best possible location on either side of
County Road 6.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
The National Recreation and Park Association's annual park congress is scheduled for
October 12 -15, in Minneapolis. PRAC members were encouraged to attend. Mary Bisek
indicated that daily, on -site registration was available if they did not wish to pre- register.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 1994
TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: AMMY WARD DATA INSPECTION /CONTROL CLERK
SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR
COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL /PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 7 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 1994
PERMIT #62962 WAS ISSUED ON 9/14/94 FOR 3755 DUNKIRK LANE NORTH.
(PLYMOUTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH), VALUATION $750,000. THE
CONTRACTOR IS FAULKNER CONST INC.
Thank you!
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DATE: September 15, 1994
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager through
Fred G. Moore, P.E. , Director of Public Works
FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer
SUBJECT: PROJECT STATUS REPORT
BACKGROUND: Enclosed are the status reports provided by various consultants
performing engineering services in the City. Also attached is the monthly Erosion
Control Report for all active developments in Plymouth. Following is a summary of
the project status reports received from the four consultants who have active projects
with the City of Plymouth.
1. STRGAR - ROSCOE- FAUSCH, INC.:
City Project No. 106 - Northwest Boulevard (54th Avenue to 56th Avenue
is complete except for the some punch list items. The contractor overlaid the
trail from 56th to 55th Avenue last week and corrected a settlement on
Northwest Boulevard.
(See Map - B)
City Project No. Oil - Northwest Boulevard (45th Avenue to Schmidt Lake
Road) and Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Pineview Lane) was
opened to traffic on September 1, 1993. The contractor, has recently removed
excessive fill in the back slopes along Northwest Boulevard and Schmidt Lake
Road adjacent to the DNR wetland. The contractor still needs to place the
bituminous wearing course and correct punch list items.
(See Map - C)
SUBJECT: Project Status Report
September 15, 1994
Page No. 2
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City Project No. 205 - Northwest Boulevard (Schmidt Lake Road to 54th
Avenue ) was open to traffic on August 26, 1994. Construction is complete
except for minor punchlist work.
(See Map - D)
City Project No. 031 - County Road 24 and Medina Road is complete through
the Phase I portion except for punch list work. Phase II construction is
proceeding and the planned detour is in place. The mainline work on Trunk
Highway 55 is scheduled to begin shortly.
(See Map - E)
City Project No. 213 - Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Fernbrook
Lane ) is proceeding and the sanitary sewer and grading portions of the project
are nearly complete. The Fernbrook Lane portion of this project is being
delayed due to the developer's lack of proper grading of Fernbrook Lane. The
existing trunk sanitary sewer east of I -494 in Schmidt Lake Road was disturbed
during the road construction and must be repaired. After this repair work is
completed the roadway will be paved. Curb and gutter was placed on Schmidt
Lake Road this past week.
(See Map - F)
City Project No. 037 - Fernbrook Lane (27th Avenue to 34th Avenue) has had
the draft Preliminary Engineering report completed and submitted for staff
review and comment. In addition, draft Signal Justification reports for
proposed signals at Harbor Lane and 27th Avenue have also been submitted.
(See Map - G1)
City Project No. 309 - 36th Avenue /Lancaster Lane Traffic Signal has had the
draft Signal Justification Report completed and submitted to staff for review.
(See Map - G2)
City Project No. 310 - New County Road 9 (Trunk Highway 55 to Vicksburg
Lane was bid on August 31, 1994 and the low bidder was C.S. McCrossan.
State Aid approval of this project will be given in the next few days and award
of the contract is anticipated at the September 19 City Council meeting.
(See Map - G3)
SUBJECT: Project Status Report
September 15, 1994
Page No. 3
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City Project No. 316 - Schmidt Lake Road EAW /Alignment Study (Vicksburg
Lane to Peony Lane) has been discussed with City staff and changes made to the
proposed concept layout and resubmitted to City staff along with a cost estimate
for review.
(See Map G4)
City Project No. 406 - Trunk Highway 55 North Frontage Road and South
Shore Drive is proceeding with utility work on South Shore Drive and the
realigned frontage road.
(See Map - G5)
City Project No. 310 - New Traffic Signal at New County Road 9 /Relocated
County Road 24 /Trunk Highway 55 is proceeding and comments on the plans
have been received from MnDOT and final revisions have been made. A
contract letting date can be established once the agreement process has reached
the appropriate stage.
(See Map -G3)
City Project No. 415 - Westbranch 3rd Addition (east of Dunkirk Lane and
north of proposed County Road 9 is proceeding and the draft preliminary
engineering report has been submitted to City staff for review.
(See Map N -1)
City Project No. 417 - 1995 Trail Improvements has had the preliminary
engineering report submitted to staff for review the week of August 8 and an
item is on thq Council's Agenda for September 19 regarding these trail
improvements. (traffic studies have been completed and submitted to City staff
for I- 494 /Schmidt Lake Road proposed interchange, Rockford Road Plaza /TCF
development proposal and the Carlson Center 12th Addition proposal. Traffic
counts were also completed on CSAH 61 at 15th Avenue as part of the Olympic
Steel Development proposal and a memorandum summarizing the existing
traffic operations was prepared and submitted to City staff.
(See Map N -2)
SUBJECT: Project Status Report
September 15, 1994
Page No. 4
2. BONESTROO, ROSENE ANDERLIK AND ASSOCIATES, INC.:
City Project No. 906 - Medina Road Trunk Watermain Improvements (between
Vicksburg Lane and Dunkirk Lane) is currently on hold pending a determination
on the location of Medina Road in this area. The plans and specifications are
approximately 80% complete.
(See Map - L)
City Project No. 907 - Vicksburg, Schmidt Lake Road and Fernbrook
Lane Street and Utility Improvements is complete through the Phase I portion
and is ready for a punch list inspection with City staff. The bituminous wearing
course will be completed in 1995. Phase II of this project, which extends
Schmidt Lake westerly from Fernbrook Lane to Vicksburg Lane, has had a draft
preliminary report prepared and submitted to staff for review.
(See Map - M)
City Project No. 909 - Well No. 11 Pump House (South of County Road 9 and
east of Zachary Lane) is complete including final startup and operator training.
The pump house is now fully operational from the treatment plant.
(See Map - M -1)
City Proiect No. 214 - Xenium Lane Street and Utility Improvements (Xenium
Lane to Northwest Boulevard south of County Road 9) will be considered by the
City Council at the September 19 meeting to authorize condemnation
proceedings. City staff is continuing to work with developers interested in this
area.
(See Map - N)
City Proiect No. 308 - Dunkirk Lane Street and Utilitv Improvements (Old
Rockford Road to New County Road 9) is substantially complete including the
paving of the bike path. NSP is working on placing their power line
underground along the west side of Dunkirk Lane and this work has delayed the
contractor's completion of necessary seeding. Following NSP work the area
will be seeded and pavement markings and signing will be completed later this
month. The wear course will be completed in 1995.
(See Map - 02)
City Proiect No. 311 - Fernbrook Lane Watermain Improvements (County Road
6 to Luce Line Trail), Lake Camelot (County Road 47 to Maple Grove city
limits). County Road 9 - Raw waterline (Well No. 11 to Zachary Water
Treatment Plant is complete except for restoration and change order work,
which extends an 18 inch watermain along the east side of Vicksburg Lane up to
Schmidt Lake Road. This work is scheduled to begin September 15 and when
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September 15, 1994
Page No. 5
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completed, City maintenance crews will rebuild the existing failed retaining wall
in this area. The berm constructed adjacent to CSAH 9 east of Zachary Lane
has been restored and the watermain in this area has been fully tested.
(See Map - 03)
City Project No. 601 - 26th Avenue Street Improvements (Kilmer Lane to
Medicine Ridge Road) is proceeding and final plans were submitted to City staff
on September 13. The residents will be apprised of the plans for their review.
It is anticipated the plans will be taken to the City Council for approval at the
October 3 meeting. Some work may begin outside of the existing roadway this
year, depending on weather conditions.
(See Map - 04)
City Project No. 212 - 3 Million Gallon Hollydale Water Tower (Schmidt Lake
Road and Vicksburg: Lane) had the Preliminary Report accepted at the
September 20 City Council meeting and the Council directed staff to set up a
public meeting on this project. (See Map - 05)
3. RUST ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
City Project No. 206 - Bridlewood Farm 2nd Addition Street and UtilitX
Improvements (south of Medina Road between Yellowstone and Urbandale
Lanes ) is substantially complete and a final inspection was conducted on June 22
with the City's inspector, the contractor's superintendent, and Rust Environment
and Infrastructure's project manager. Punch list items were found to be
satisfactorily completed and following receipt of the contractor's necessary
documentation, final payment will be requested.
(See Map - Q)
City Project No. 304 - Bridlewood Farm 3rd Addition, Street and Utility
Improvements (south of Medina Road along Yellowstone Lane and 37th
Avenue ) is nearing completion except for the wear course which the developer
has requested be delayed until September 1994 so that residential construction
and landscaping can be completed without disrupting the finished grade. On
August 29 the existing curb and gutter was inspected to determine the extent of
damage and need of repair work. This past month the sanitary sewer under
Zircon Lane was found to be obstructed and this caused a backup in two homes.
The City's maintenance crews cleaned the line and videotaped the line to
determine if there were any failures. The line appeared to be in good condition,
but it will be televised one more time in late September.
(See Map - Q1)
SUBJECT: Project Status Report
September 15, 1994
Page No. 6
4. SHORT - ELLIOTT- HENDRICKSON, INC.:
City Project No. 301 - 1993 Street Reconstruction Program is being prepared
for final payment as nearly all punch list items have been completed.
(See Map - V)
City Project No. 401 - 1994 Street Reconstruction Program has been divided
between the City Engineering Design Team and SEH's Design Team to be
called Part I (City Design Team) and Part II (SEH Design Team). The Part I
portion of this program is proceeding and the industrial area has been paved
except for the wear course. The residential work is continuing and base
pavement was recently placed in the Shilo area. Part II of the Reconstruction
Program includes Vicksburg Lane from Schmidt Lake Road to County Road 47
and work is to commence on this section on September 16. Vicksburg Lane
will be closed to through traffic during the following four weeks.
(See Map - W)
5. THE APPROVED PAYMENTS LISTING is attached as Report No. 109 for
your information.
6. THE MONTHLY EROSION CONTROL STATUS REPORT is attached for
your information.
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Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
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Northwest Boulevard
Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc.
205
8/3/94
8/9/94
$157,973.08
5
Schmidt Lake Road
C.S. McCrossan Const., Inc.
213
8/9/94
8/9/94
237,479.57
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Deep Well No. 11 - Pumping Fac.
Municipal Builders, Inc.
909
8/10/94
8/29/94
14,234.65
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Fernbrook Lane, Maple Grove
Annandale Contracting, Inc.
311, 110,
8/18/94
8/25/94
42,779.93
Connection, Well No. 11
909
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Dunkirk Lane
S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc.
308
8/19/94
8/19/94
147,764.05
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Hardrives, Inc.
406
9/7/94
9/9/94
32,331.07
South Shore Drive
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DATE: September 13, 1994
TO: Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
FROM: �p7 ' Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
U.
SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL STATUS REPORT
Erosion control efforts have continued this past month with three additional warning
letters and three penalty fines totaling $400 that were sent to developers for dirty
streets. Attached is the updated Street Cleaning Status Report dated September 13,
1994.
The Bassett Creek Watershed conducted their inspections on August 15 and 16, 1994.
Of the 49 active construction sites they visited, 20 were found to be in compliance with
erosion control practices and 29 sites were found to be in violation. All violators have
been notified to correct the existing problem within their subject development.
attachment:
cc: Fred G. Moore
Bonestroo
Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E.
Jo Joseph C. Anderlik, RE
Howard A. Sanford, P.E.
Robert RGPfefferle.PRE.
Agnes M. Ring, A.I.C.P.
Michael C. Lyn h RE. PE
R. Maland, P.E.
L. Phillip Gravel, P.E.
Gary D. Kristofitz, P.E.
F Todd Foster, P.E.
Rosene
Marvin L. Sorvala. P.E.
Richard E. Turner, P.E.
Richard W. Foster, P.E.
David O. Loskota, P.E.
James
Jerry D. Pertzsch. P.E.
Keith R. Yapp, P.E.
Anderlik &
Glenn R. Cook, PE.
Thomas E. Noyes. P.E.
Robert C. Russek, A.I.A.
Jerry A. Bourdon, P.E.
Scott J. Arganek, P.E.
Kenneth P Anderson. P.E.
Douglas J. Benoit, PE.
Shawn D. Gustafson. P.E.
Associates
Robert G. Schunicht. P.E.
Susan M. Eberlin, C.P.A.
Mark A. Hanson. P.E.
Michael T. Rautmann, P.E.
Mark R. Rolfs. P.E.
Mark A. Seip. P.E.
Cecilio Olivier, P.E.
Paul G. Heuer, P.E.
P. Gorder. P.E.
*Senior Consultant
Ted K. Field, P.E.
Gary W. Morien, P.E.
John
Thomas R. Anderson. A.I.A.
Paul J. Gannon. A.I.A.
Charles A. Erickson
Engineers & Architects
Donald C. Burgardt, P.E.
Daniel J. Edgerton, P.E.
Leo M. Pawelsky
Thomas A. Syfko. PE.
A. Rick Schmidt P.E.
Harlan M. Olson
Frederic J. Stenborg, P.E.
Philip J. Caswell, P.E.
James F Engelhardt
Ismael Martinez, PE.
Mark D. Wallis, P.E.
September 9, 1994
Michael P. Rau, P.E.
Miles B. Jensen, P.E.
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Attn: Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner
Re: Project Status Report
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The following status report has
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projects.
PRELIMINARY REPORTS
Project 214 - Xenium Lane Street and Utility Improvements:
The City Council has accepted the Preliminary Report for this project and directed the City
Staff to proceed with right -of -way acquisition for the roadway.
Project 212 - 3 Million Gallon Hollydale Water Tower:
The City Council accepted the Preliminary Report at its September 20, 1993 meeting and
directed Staff to set up a public meeting on the project. The public meeting has not yet
been scheduled.
Project 907 - Vicksburg Lane, Schmidt Lake Road and Fernbrook Lane Street and Utility
Improvements, Phase 2:
This project has been split into two phases. Phase 1 is under construction and includes the
improvements on Fernbrook Lane from 45th Avenue to Schmidt Lake Road. A draft
Preliminary Report for the entire project has been submitted to the City. Following City
Staff review, we will finalize the Preliminary Report for Phase 2 of the project.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Project 601 - 26th Avenue Street Improvements:
The City Council ordered the preparation of plans and specifications for this project at the
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July 25th meeting. The draft plans have been completed and reviewed by City Staff. We
are in the process of finishing the final plans and specifications. We will submit the final
plans to the City and State Aid for review and approval Tuesday, September 13th. At that
time, we will proceed with all permit applications and easements needed for the
construction. The revised schedule for this project is as follows:
Finalize plans
September 13
Order bids
September 19
Bid date
October 12
Award contract
October 17
Project completion
July 1, 1995
Medina Road Trunk Water Main Improvements:
The plans and specifications for this project are partially complete. The project is currently
on hold, pending receipt of all the necessary easements and rights -of -way.
ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Project 308 - Dunkirk Lane Street and Utility Improvements - S.M. Hentges:
The paving of the bike path has been completed. There have been delays due to the
burying of an existing overhead power line along the west side of Dunkirk Lane by Northern
States Power. When the NSP work is completed, the restoration work can be done. The
remaining work which includes pavement marking and signing will be completed later this
month. The schedule for the project is as follows:
Extended completion (exc. wear) August 1, 1994
Complete wear course July 1, 1995
Project 907, Phase 1 - Fernbrook Lane Street and Utility Improvements - Ryan
Contracting.
The punch list inspection with the City for the work completed in 1994 has been completed,
but none of the work has been done. We will see that this work is done in a timely manner.
The bituminous wearing course for the roadway and bike path will be done in 1995. 'The
completion date for the project is July 1, 1995.
City of Plymouth
Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner
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September 9, 1994
Water Main Improvements: Project 311 - Fernbrook Lane, Project 110 - Maple Grove
Connection, Project 909 - Well No. 11 - Annandale Contracting.
Pressure and conductivity testing of the pipe, and all restoration including the berm along
CSAH No. 9, has been completed. The Change Order work for the 18 -inch water main
extension along Vicksburg Lane is scheduled to commence on Monday, September 12th.
The extended completion date for this project is August 31, 1994.
Project 909 - Well No. 11 Pumping Facility - Municipal Builders, Inc.:
The telemetry controls wiring, final start-up, operator training and punch list work has been
completed. The pumphouse is fully operational from the treatment plant. A final pay
request will be forwarded to the City so that the project can be closed out.
Sincerely,
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Shawn D. Gustafson, P.E.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS
TRANSPORTATION ■ CIVIL ■ STRUCTURAL ■ ENVIRONMENTAL ■ PARKING
MEMORANDUM
TO: Fred G. Moore, P.E.
City of Plymouth
FROM: Jim Dvorak, P.E.
Tim Phenow, P.E � �'
DATE: September 13, 1994
SUBJECT: PROJECT STATUS REPORT
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The following are brief descriptions of the status of active projects assigned to us:
Northwest Boulevard (45th Avenue to Schmidt Lake Road)
Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Pineview Lane)
City Project No. 011
SRF No. 0901340
The roadway was opened to traffic on September 1, 1993. The project will be completed
this summer with the placement of the bituminous wearing course.
Northwest Boulevard (54th Avenue to 56th Avenue)
City Project No. 106
SRF No. 0911519
Construction is complete except for punch list work.
Northwest Boulevard (Schmidt Lake Road to 54th Avenue)
City Project No. 205
SRF No. 0921637
The bridge and roadway were opened to traffic on August 26, 1994. Construction is
complete except for minor punch list work.
Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 -4443
(612) 475 -0010 FAX (612) 475 -2429
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Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 2 - September 13, 1994
County Road 24 and Medina Road
City Project No. 031
SRF No. 0921643
Phase I construction is complete except for punch list work.
Phase II construction has started and the planned detour is in place. Work is scheduled to
begin on mainline T.H. 55 in the next few days.
Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Fernbrook Lane)
City Project No. 213
SRF No. 0921675
The sanitary sewer and grading portions of the project are nearly complete. The City's
Contractor is now being held up by the developer west of Fernbrook Lane because they
have not completed their portion of the grading of Fernbrook Lane.
The curb and gutter has been placed on Schmidt Lake Road; and after repair of a sanitary
sewer line, that portion of the project will be paved.
Fernbrook Lane (27th Avenue to 34th Avenue)
City Project No. 037
SRF No. 0921718
This project is on hold pending further staff direction.
36th Avenue /Lancaster Lane Traffic Signal
City Project No. 309
SRF No. 0921779
This project is on hold pending further staff direction.
New County Road 9 between T.H. 55 and Vicksburg Lane
City Project No. 310
SRF No. 0931781
The plans have been approved by Hennepin County and will be approved by Mn /DOT
State Aid in the next few days. Award of the contract, subject to State Aid approval, is
anticipated to be made on September 19, 1994.
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Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 3 - September 13, 1994
Schmidt Lake Road /Peony Lane Alignment Study
SRF No. 0931865
This project is on hold pending further staff direction.
T H 55 North Frontage Road and South Shore Drive
City Project No. 406
SRF No. 0941991
Utility work on South Shore Drive and the realigned Frontage Road is proceeding.
County Road 9 /County Road 24/T.H. 55 Signal
SRF No. 0942029
Comments on the plans have been received from Mn /DOT and final revisions have been
made. A Contract letting date can be established once the agreement process has
reached the appropriate stage.
West Branch 3rd Addition
City Project No. 415
SRF No. 0942078
A draft Preliminary Engineering Report has been submitted to staff for review.
1994 Trail Improvements
City Project No. 417
SRF No. 0942080
The Preliminary Engineering Report has been submitted to City staff.
1- 494 /Schmidt Lake Road Interchange Study
SRF No. 0942091
A Final Report has been submitted to staff and the project is complete.
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Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 4 - September 13, 1994
TCF /Rockford Road Plaza Traffic Study
SRF No. 0942101
A Final Report has been submitted to staff and the project is complete.
Carlson Center 12th Addition Traffic Study
SRF No. 0942102
A Final Report has been submitted to staff and the project is complete.
Olympic Steel (C.S.A.H. 61 at 15th Avenue) Traffic Counts
SRF No. 0942103
A memorandum summarizing existing traffic operations has been submitted to staff and
the project is complete.
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Dan Campbell, City of Plymouth
1994 STREET CLEANING PENALTIES Revised:9 /13/94
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SUBDIVISION
CONTACT PERSON
LETTER
$100
$100
$200<
$300
$300
Autumn Hills
Dave Henners
473 -1231 x 69
BassLake Terrace 2nd & 3rd Add.
Vern Reynolds
May, 3
425 -6442
Bitoerin
Chris Censki
April, 14
476 -1925
Boulder Crest
Dane Swenson or Fritz
473 -8511
Boulder Ridge 2nd & 3rd
Betsy Krutzig
June, 24
July, 25
559 -3271
Bridlewood Farm
Jeff Franc 478 -9848
March, 30
Bill Pritchard 544 -7333
Camelot Overlook
Jack Menkveld or
August, 15
Ken Gust 786 -6000
Cavan Meadows
Chuck Dillerud/Tony Eiden
550 -7633
Courtyards of French Creek
David Newman
Aug. 8
757 -2926
Curtis Lake
John Lino
882 -1112
Eaglewood
Dale Runkle
June, 17
August, 15
454 -4663 ext. 121
Fernbrook Woods 2nd
Marve Anderson
881 -2661
Forster Preserve
Tom Graham or Jake Enebak
April, 1
May, 26
546 -8216
Golf-view Estates
Bernie Barr
March, 30
July, 11
559 -0085
Greenwood Ponds
Earl Fischer
June, 29
473 -0706
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SUBDIVISION
CONTACT PERSON >
LETTER
$100
$100
$200
$300
$300
Heather Run
Dave Henners
473 -1231 x 69
Heritage Woods Estates 2nd Add.
Robert Enebak
333 -1307
Holly Creek 1st
Craig Scherber
June, 14
June, 16
428 -8400
Holly Creek 2nd
Craig Scherber
July, 13
August, 15
428 -8400
Holly Creek 3rd
Craig Scherber
428 -8400
Ironhorse Estates
Fred Smith 541 -1451
Cindy Elcher 420 -2746
Kimberly Woods
Tim Rachel
553 -1824
Kingsview Heights 3rd
Paul or Keith Harstad
636 -3751
Lancaster Park Apartments
Ken Isaacson 926 -9467
H 926 -9408
North Fork
Jack Swedlund
557 -0662
Parker's Lake North 8th,9th, &10th
Sandy Williams
trailer # 473 -1406
Parker's Woods
Woody Perl
June, 27
938-6727
Pine Creek
Vicky Siskin
May, 26
546-3592
Pintail Villas
Don Jensen 638 -0534
Doug Fiala 452 -1329
Plymouth Green Villas
John DeVries
April, 20
June, 17
July, 18
August, 11
550 -1346
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SUBDIVISION
CONTACT PERSON
LETTER
$100
$100
$200
$300 <'
$300
Plymouth Oaks
Terry Dahlstrom 557 -4571
May, 6
May, 26
Chuck Dillerud 550 -7633
Plymouth Pointe
John Peterson 755 -9793
April, 1
April, 6
June, 16
Good Value Homes
Ponderosa Woods 3rd
A.J. Poppelaars
925 -2761
Quail Hollow
Homer Thompkins or
Pam Backer 627 -0823
Rebecca Woods
Craig Anderson
473 -3976
Rockford Estates
Pat Goff
September, 1
482 -0767
Savannah
Dave Henners
473 -1231 x69
Seven Ponds 5th,6th, &7th Add.
Ted Hagen
572 -9455
Sugar Hills 1st & 2nd Add.
Mark Reichel 636 -9991
June, 16
Marty Harstad
Sunset Valley Homes 2nd
Russ Bendickson 545 -3132
May, 20
May, 26
Chuck Dillerud 550 -7633
Swan Lake South
Tom Graham or Jake Enebak
April, 1
May, 20
546 -8216
Trenton Ponds
Jim Zachman
470 -4544
Westbranch
Bill Pritchard
August, 11
(plymouth creek heights)
544 -7333
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ENVIRONMENT&
INFRASTRUCTURE
September 8, 1994
Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447 -1482
Re: Bridlewood Farm 2nd Addition Improvements
City Project No. 206
Status Report No. 27
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
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RUST Environment & Infrastructure Inc.
3033 Campus Drive, Suite 175
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Tel. (612) 551 -1001 • FAX (612) 551 -2499
There has been no change in the status of the referenced project since our previous report which
was dated August 3, 1994. All construction has been completed and accepted. During a recent
conversation with the contractor, Hank Weidema Excavating, Inc., it was revealed that they have
all of the documentation that is essential for requesting final payment except for a lien waiver
from one subcontractor, which they have been awaiting for some time. In the upcoming month
we hope to receive documentation and a request for final payment from the contractor.
If there are any comments or questions regarding the above, please call me at 551 -2427.
Sincerely,
J
Eugen' L. Anderson, P.E.
File: 42521.334
Quality through teamwork 0
ENVIRONMENT &
INFRASTRUCTURE
September 9, 1994 RUST Environment &Infrastructure Inc.
3033 Campus Drive, Suite 175
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. Tel. (612) 551 -1001 - FAX (612) 551 -2499
City Engineer
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447 -1482
Re: Bridlewood Farm 3rd Addition Improvements
City Project No. 304
Status Report No. 19
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
Since August 3, 1994, the status of the Bridlewood Farm 3rd Addition improvements
project is as follows.
Previously utility access structures had been inspected and a punchlist, dated June 26,
1994, was transmitted to the contractor, Richard Knutson, Inc. On August 8, 1994, the
contractor informed RUST Environment & Infrastructure that corrective work had been
completed. To date, the relevant structures have not yet been inspected for quality
assurance.
The sanitary sewer lying on Zircon Lane between M.H. 1, which is a dead -end manhole
about 220 feet south of 37th Avenue, and M.H. 2, which is located at the intersection of
37th Avenue North, was found to be obstructed. Utility maintenance personnel cleaned
the pipe and subsequently, on August 18, 1994, televised the sewer line. City staff and
RUST E &I reviewed the resulting video tape and the tape that was provided by the
contractor as part of the contractual obligation. The latter was recorded in November,
1993, following the completion of construction, including bituminous base course paving
and leakage testing of the sewer. No discernible differences were noted between the two
video tapes, nor potential causes of the obstruction. Pursuant to our discussions with
City staff, in our opinion the entire length of sewer from M.H. 1 to M.H. 2 should be
televised once again prior to constructing the bituminous wearing course, but after a
sufficient lapse of time to allow any possible remaining problems in the pipe to be
manifest. The last week of September would probably be a suitable time during which
to re- televise the sewer.
On August 29, 1994, the City's Inspector and RUST E &I reviewed the concrete curb and
gutter on the project to determine the extent of damage and the possible need for repair
work. Damaged areas were marked on the drawings. Due to ongoing residential
development on adjacent lots, not all of the curb and gutter could be viewed. The
contractor was notified of our findings, and it was suggested that qualified personnel be
made available in late September or early October, after all of the curb and gutter can be
inspected, to perform necessary repairs.
Quality through teamwork C,
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Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
September 9, 1994
Page Two
In the forthcoming month, we look forward to residential development by others being
completed to the extent that the concrete curb and gutter can be inspected, and possibly
repaired. We also look forward to working with the City on viewing the results of re-
televising the sanitary sewer. Construction of the bituminous wearing course is not
expected to be done in September.
If there are any questions or comments regarding the foregoing, please call me at
551 -2427.
Sincerely,
L'
Eugene L. Anderson, P.E.
File: 42611.402
September 14, 1994
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Mr. Dwight Johnson
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
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RE: Quarterly Status Report on Pending Civil Litigation
Dear Dwight:
This report covers the pending civil litigation matters as
of this date. The report does not cover matters handled by the
City's insurer.
1. Eminent Domain Cases.
a. Library Site Acquisition (City v Cavanaugh)
This case has been settled.
b. Plymouth v. Sinclair Oil Corporation. This case
has been settled.
2. City of Plymouth v. Marcus Development. The City
settled this breach of contract claim. The City has received a
lump sum payment from some of the defendants. Two other
defendants continue to make monthly payments to the City until
the $4,100 they owe to the City is paid.
3. Assessment Appeals. Four lawsuits were originally
filed by Plymouth residents alleging that various special
assessments levied by the City were invalid. Three plaintiffs,
John B. Jordan, Gary and Judith O'Dean and Peace Lutheran Church
challenged their respective assessments on the "Medina Road"
project. The City has obtained Summary Judgment against the
O'Deans on the grounds they failed to comply with the necessary
prerequisites to filing suit. The City has reached favorable
settlements with the Jordans and Peace Lutheran Church. A court
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Mr. Dwight Johnson
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
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OF COUNSEL
JOHN R.CARROLL
JAMES D. OLSON
ROBERT M.SEARE
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RE: Quarterly Status Report on Pending Civil Litigation
Dear Dwight:
This report covers the pending civil litigation matters as
of this date. The report does not cover matters handled by the
City's insurer.
1. Eminent Domain Cases.
a. Library Site Acquisition (City v Cavanaugh)
This case has been settled.
b. Plymouth v. Sinclair Oil Corporation. This case
has been settled.
2. City of Plymouth v. Marcus Development. The City
settled this breach of contract claim. The City has received a
lump sum payment from some of the defendants. Two other
defendants continue to make monthly payments to the City until
the $4,100 they owe to the City is paid.
3. Assessment Appeals. Four lawsuits were originally
filed by Plymouth residents alleging that various special
assessments levied by the City were invalid. Three plaintiffs,
John B. Jordan, Gary and Judith O'Dean and Peace Lutheran Church
challenged their respective assessments on the "Medina Road"
project. The City has obtained Summary Judgment against the
O'Deans on the grounds they failed to comply with the necessary
prerequisites to filing suit. The City has reached favorable
settlements with the Jordans and Peace Lutheran Church. A court
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Mr. Dwight Johnson
September 14, 1994
Page 2
trial of the Freeman matters was held in March 1994 before
Hennepin County District Judge Beryl Nord. Judge Nord decided
the assessments on the Freeman properties exceeded the special
benefits accruing as a result of the road improvements and
ordered judgment against the City. The City has directed us to
file a Notice of Appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. We
are preparing it and vigorously representing the interests of the
City.
4. Starks v. Minneapolis Police Recruitment System City
of Plymouth and 35 other member cities; and Fields v
Minnesota Police Recruitment System City of Plymouth
and 35 other member cities.
Plaintiffs above - referenced are African - Americans who sued
defendant Minnesota Police Recruitment System (MPRS) and all of
its members, specifically including Plymouth, alleging that the
written examination for Police Officers administered by MPRS
illegally discriminates against African - American candidates. By
way of additional background, MPRS is a joint - powers agency set
up by 36 municipalities to economically and efficiently validate
that the written testing employed to screen police candidates
properly measured job related abilities, aptitude and achievement
levels, and were not racially or culturally biased. The
plaintiffs here allege that the test is outdated and illegally
discriminates against African - Americans.
Unfortunately, the present position of Plymouth's insurer is
that these claims are specifically excluded from coverage by a
contractual "Joint Powers Exclusion." Further, and also
unfortunately, MPRS itself apparently has no insurance which
would cover these claims.
Currently, the parties have filed a petition to join the
Starks & Field cases. Statements of the cases have been filed
and discovery is proceeding.
Holmes & Graven filed an Answer to the Summons and Complaint
on or before February 15, 1993. The Plaintiffs dropped their
January 28, 1993 demand for an injunction to block MPRS testing
and hiring.
5. Ryan Construction v. City of Plymouth. Ryan
Construction served a Summons and Complaint on the City of
Plymouth alleging that it should be paid for additional work on a
time and materials basis because it alleges the soil report and
designs provided to them by the City were different than the
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Mr. Dwight Johnson
September 14, 1994
Page 3
actual conditions encountered. The parties mediated this dispute
on May 20, 1994 and a portion of the claim was settled. The
parties are continuing with settlement negotiations regarding the
remainder of Ryan's claim. The trial judge has scheduled trial
for October 10, 1994.
6. Lawrence Begin v. City of Plymouth, et al. Due to the
pressure of our motion for summary judgment, Lawrence Begin has
"elected to drop his suit against Plymouth." We will ensure that
this dismissal is completed.
7. Buchele v. City of Plymouth: This case involved a
dispute between two property owners regarding a retaining wall.
The Bucheles, who live in Plymouth, commenced this action against
the Gladens, who live in Maple Grove, for an injunction to move
the retaining wall constructed by the Gladens, or for damages, on
the grounds that the retaining wall encroaches upon Bucheles'
property. The Cities were named because the retaining wall also
encroaches on the drainage and utility easements of Maple Grove
and Plymouth. Bucheles brought a motion for summary judgment
against the Gladens, and the City of Plymouth brought a motion
for summary judgment that its drainage and utility easement is
valid and enforceable. It is Plymouth's position that if its
easement is determined to be enforceable, it has no further
interest in the matter and need not participate in this continued
dispute between the property owners. The Court granted the
City's motion for summary judgment that the easement is valid and
enforceable and dismissed the City from the case.
8. Warrior One v. City of Plymouth: We have drafted and
served an Answer on behalf of the City denying Plaintiff's
allegations and entitlement for recovery. We have had no
correspondence with Plaintiff since our Answer was served on July
12, 1993.
9. Smiling Moose v. City of Plymouth: The City was
dismissed from this action on July 29, 1994. On September 12,
1994 we received the Court's written order denying our motion to
recover costs and attorney's fees. This effectively concludes
the matter for the City.
10. Vrieze v. City of Plymouth: Roger and Linda Vrieze
sued the City on August 26, 1994 for damages for its alleged
failure to enforce provisions of the City Code in connection with
the construction of a retaining wall on the property adjacent to
the landowner. In lieu of an answer, we will interpose a motion
to dismiss the Complaint on the ground that it fails to state a
Mr. Dwight Johnson
September 14, 1994
Page 4
claim upon which relief can be granted because of the discretion
afforded to the City in issuing permits.
11. First Bank of Chicago v. Second RNWNL Ltd Partnership
City of Plymouth, et al.: The Bank is foreclosing the mortgage
on the ITT building. The City was served because of its interest
in the property through the Development Contract and the
Assessment Agreement. The Bank has scheduled a summary judgment
motion for an order permitting foreclosure of the mortgage and
finding the mortgage has priority over all other interests except
the City's assessment agreement. We will file a response to
ensure the City's interest in the property. Motion is scheduled
for .September 28, 1994.
Very truly yours,
Allen D. Barnard
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September 7, 1994
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
This is an easy and enjoyable letter to write. It's great to
have an op portuaity like this.
We are contractors who deal occasionally with your Building
and Inspections Department. We have observed a very positive
change in the service approach by this department. This
positive, helpful attitude makes it a pleasure to work with
your fair city. Whatever or whoever precipitated this change
should be highly commended.
We are looking forward to our next association with Plymouth.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Ted Schave
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September 8, 19!
Mr. Dwight D. Ji
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Johnson:
I am pleased to announce the appointment of James Grube to the position of
Transportation Division Engineer with the Hennepin County Department of
Public Works. Jim is assuming the position recently vacated by Pat Murphy.
Many of you are familiar with Jim from his outstanding public service in the
cities of St. Louis Park and Brooklyn Center. For the last nine years he has
been Director of Public Works for the City of St. Louis Park, and prior to
that held several positions with the City of Brooklyn Center, including City
Engineer.
We at Hennepin County feel fortunate to add someone with Jim's experience and
expertise to our staff. He will be assuming his duties on October 17 and
stands ready to work with you on issues of mutual concern.
4rely, nger nd
Director of Public Works
c: James M. Bourey, County Administrator
James Grube
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
Department of Public Works
A -2207 Hennepin County Government Center Recycled Paper
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487 -0227
(612)348 -4077 FAX:(612)348 -9777
John and Stacy Gallop
11020 39th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: ZACHARY LANE SPEED LIMIT
Dear John and Stacy:
Based upon your letters of July 28 and August 8, 1994, we have had the City Attorney
provide his opinion on the authority of the City Council to establish the speed limit on
Zachary Lane. Attached is a letter dated August 25, 1994 from Robert Maher of the City
Attorney's office giving his opinion. Your letters along with the City Attorney's opinion
have been provided to the City Council.
The City staff is not proposing to place this matter on an agenda for a regular City
Council meeting unless requested by a member of the City Council. If you wish to
address the City Council on this issue, I would suggest that you come to one of the
"Plymouth Forums." The Plymouth Forums are held at the beginning of each regular
City Council meeting. The meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
If there are any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Allen Barnard, City Attorney
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Mr. Fred G. Moore, P.E. CO
Director of Public Works CL4A 6 2 6 1„a 94
City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Speed limits - Zachary Lane
Dear Fred:
Allen Barnard asked me to investigate and respond to your
August 15, 1994 letter requesting an opinion of whether Zachary
Lane meets the definition of an urban district as defined by
Minn. Stat. § 169.01, subd. 59. After reviewing the site in
person, reading the statute, and speaking with the Office of
Traffic Engineering of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, Allen and I have concluded that Zachary Lane does
not meet the definition of an urban district as defined in this
statute.
Minn. Stat. § 169.01, subd. 59 defines an urban district as
"the territory contiguous to and including any street which is
built up with structures devoted to business, industry, or
dwelling houses situated at intervals of less than 100 feet for a
distance of 1/4 mile or more."
We do not believe that there is a 1/4 mile section of
Zachary Lane between Bass Lake Road and 36th Avenue which meets
this definition. We believe, and the Department of
Transportation concurs, that Zachary Lane would need to be built
up with structures situated at intervals of less than 100 feet on
both sides in order to qualify as an urban district under the
statute. Our examination of the property and a map which you
sent did not reveal any 1/4 mile sections of Zachary Lane which
have structures situated less than 100 feet apart on both sides
of the street.
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Mr. Fred G.
August 24,
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Moore, P. E.
1994
Moreover, the Department of Transportation informs me that
the Department is also concerned about the number of access
points onto a street and considers that to be a major factor in
determining whether to challenge a city's declaration of an area
as an "urban district." As you know, Zachary Lane does not
appear to have a large number of intersecting roads or driveways
in the area between Bass Lake Road and 36th Avenue.
Please contact Allen Barnard or me if you have any questions
or comments on this matter.
Very truly yours,
I;; 4�lw
Robert D. Maher
Assistant City Attorney
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September 12, 1994
Joy Tierney
Mayor
Sheryl Morrison
Ward 2 Council Member
Carole Helliwell
At -Large Council Member
Bob Mueller & Donna Treder
4612 Rosewood Lane North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
Craig Gerdes
Chief of Police
Nicholas Granath
Ward 3 Council Member
Chuck Lymangood
At -Large Council Member
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David Anderson
Ward 1 Council Member
John Edson
Ward 4 Council Member
We have been property owners in Plymouth since 1984. When our townhome was built in
1984, it was surrounded by farm fields; a barn stood at the corner of Northwest Boulevard
(then West Medicine Lake Road), and a gravel pit occupied the space where Rockford Road
Plaza was built. For a long time, we routinely saw an abundance of wildlife ... deer, fox,
pheasants, woodchucks, etc. But the area has now fully developed, as we knew it would, and
we are surrounded by homes and shopping malls.
When Plymouth was fortunate enough to have open fields, there were wide open spaces for
snowmobilers ... with the landowner's permission, of course. Those wide open spaces no longer
exist ... at least in our area of Plymouth, and it is my understanding that the closest trail is
along Highway 55 - several miles away. Unfortunately, there are some snowmobilers who treat
developed private property as though it were still wide open (public ?) space for them to tear
across with their snowmobiles. Undoubtedly, there are a significant number of more
responsible and respecting snowmobilers. But it only takes one snowmobiler with no respect
for private property to vandalize that property through unlawful use to move citizens to request
that the city's snowmobile ordinances become much more restrictive.
It is our opinion that Plymouth has developed to the point where snowmobiling should be
permitted only on designated snowmobile trails, that snowmobilers reach those designated trails
by trailering their machines, and that snowmobiles should not permitted to drive on city streets.
When bare of snow, many snowmobilers avoid streets and feel they can cross private property
to protect their machines. We understand that snowmobile groups (e.g., Northwest Trails) will
work with citizens to apprehend violators and take preventative action, such as putting up signs
and orange fencing. With the extent of development in Plymouth, however, that could mean
miles of fencing ... not very aesthetically pleasing.
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City of P l y m o u t h - 2 - September 12, 1994
Mayor
Chief of Police
Council Members
In summary, developed areas of Plymouth are simply not compatible with snowmobile use.
Boat owners trailer their boats to lakes; skiers go to ski areas. Why should snowmobile owners
not be required to do the same?
A second area of concern which we want to bring to your attention (again, probably a result of
increased development and population in Plymouth) is the matter of speeding - particularly on
residential streets. We live on Rosewood Lane, between 45th and 46th Avenues - only one
block long. Some residents are more serious violators than others, but even on such a short
stretch of road, some can really put the pedal to the metal! We recently requested the Plymouth
Police patrol for one serious violator; she was stopped (by Officer Badge #25) and given a
warning. But two months later, the warning is wearing off.
With the opening of Northwest Boulevard from Schmidt Lake Road to Bass Lake Road, it has
become a virtual speedway from Rockford Road North. The posted 45 MPH speed limit is not
unreasonable, but seldom observed. Pedestrian crosswalks have been painted at several
intersections, and we have watched mothers with young children, many times on bikes, trying to
cross from one side of Northwest Boulevard to the other and being successful only if a motorist
comes to a stop.
We acknowledge that Northwest Boulevard is a county road, but the city Engineering
Department has advised us that it is policed by the city. Likewise, the installation of traffic
lights will likely be a joint project between the city and county, since city streets cross the
county road.
Unless Plymouth takes a more aggressive stance on speeding within the city, on Northwest
Boulevard, and residential streets in general, it will likely become a problem that will be very
difficult to turn around, to say nothing about the high risk for personal injury of pedestrians.
The installation of traffic lights and /or Yield to Pedestrians signs could not only aid in slowing
traffic on Northwest Boulevard, but also offer crossing pedestrians a higher level of safety.
We encourage the city to commit the funds necessary to put dedicated traffic patrol officers on
the streets of Plymouth, and support the installation of traffic lights and Yield to Pedestrians
signs along Northwest Boulevard.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our comments.
CITY Co�
PLYMOUTFF
September 12, 1994
Linda Vrieze
17135 Old Rockford Road
Plymouth, MN. 55446
Dear Linda:
Thank you for your letter clarifying the matter of a conversation concerning Mr. Fred
Moore and Mr. Brad Beisal. I have asked for further information on this with the
assistance of our City Manager, Dwight Johnson. Mr. Moore did have a meeting with
Mr. Beisal on August 4th generally regarding the lot division he requested as a part of
the agreement between you and New Century Homes. At their meeting, Mr. Moore
was listing all of the concerns which had been raised by Mr. Rochel of New Century
Homes, including the subject of the operation of your business on your property. Mr.
Moore believes he stated then, as he does now, that any complaint received about the
existence of your business would be investigated by the City's Community
Development Department, not by Mr. Moore.
Obviously, we are dealing with second -hand reports of this conversation. If any
concern about an illegal business came to the City's attention, it would be referred to
the Community Development Department for review. Anne Hurlburt is the Director of
Community Development for the City and she states that no complaint has been made.
The City has no information to indicate that your business is not legal and no
investigation is occurring.
I hope this information answers your questions and concerns. If you have any
questions about the status of your business, please feel free to contact Anne Hurlburt at
550 -5050.
Sincerely
voy Tierney, Mayor
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
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RHS Resource Center
3730 Toledo Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
(612) 522 -0850
Senior Services Program
TO: Elected Officials and Political Candidates
FROM: Melinda Ludwiczak, Senior Services Program Coordinator
DATE: September 8, 1994
RE: Star Tribune Minnesota's Talking Roundtable
Discussion Group Fall Meetings
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You are all invited to attend a series of three neighborhood conversations designed to give
ordinary citizens a more effective voice in the political process. The meetings organized by
the Senior Services program of School District 281, are part of Minnesota's Talking, the
Star Tribune's program of neighborhood roundtable discussions. Our senior center has co-
sponsored these programs in conjunction with the Star Tribune since 1992.
With the'94 election campaigns in full swing, discussions will focus on government --
bringing together citizens, candidates and elected officials to identify the most important
issues in the campaign, and to look for ways to make government and the political process
more responsive.
According to Jeremy Iggers, coordinator of Minnesota's Talking, citizens should be setting
the agenda for the fall elections, not just candidates or journalists. When citizens discuss
the issues, they quickly raise the level of the discussion beyond sound bites and bumper
stickers.
Here are the details for the three meetings we are hosting this fall:
Wednesday, September 21, 1 -3 p.m.
Participants will identify and discuss the campaign issues most important to them.
Our objective is to give citizens the opportunity to define a citizen's agenda. Your
role is to come and hear where citizens stand on the issues.
Monday, October 24, 1 -3 p.m.
The second meeting will give candidates and office holders a chance play a more
active role in the discussion by responding to citizens' concerns identified at the
previous meeting and stating where you stand on the issues.
Monday, November 21, 1 -3 p.m.
After the election, citizens and elected officials will look at ways of reforming the
system and the political process to make government more responsive to citizens.
Our discussion groups include 20 -40 senior citizen residents of northwestern Hennepin
County. Our past discussions have been thoughtful and lively. We hope you'll be able to
join us for any of our meetings in room 103 at the RHS Resource Center, 3730 Toledo
Avenue North, Robbinsdale. Please call me at 522 -0850 and let me know if you plan to
attend any of our meetings. Thank you.
c: Jim Dahle
Bob Noyed
Carroll Vomhof II
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 281
Robbinsdale Area Schools
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TREE TRUST
September 14, 1994
Ms. Joy Tierney, Mayor
Members of the City Council
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney and Members of the City Council,
We are pleased to report to you about the projects that youth from Plymouth and
neighboring communities worked on in Plymouth this summer. They participated in the
Summer Youth Employment and Training Program sponsored by the Hennepin County
Board of Commissioners and Private Industry Council and directed by Tree Trust. I am
enclosing a list of the projects they completed and a copy of a news article that appeared
in your local newspaper.
I encourage you to take a few minutes to look at the sites and see the quality projects the
youths contributed to Plymouth parks. If you have any questions about the projects or the
program, please feel free to contact us.
Thanks to you and your city staff for providing Tree Trust with projects and the materials
that enable us to give special needs youth a quality work experience. Your interest and
support are critical to the success of our program.
Sincerely,
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Enclosures
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING /URBAN CONSERVATION
6300 WALKER STREET, SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN 55416 -2373
612/920 -9326 FAX 612/920 -4558
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HENNEPIN COUNTY
BLOOMINGTON
Brookside Park, Tarnhill Park, Poplar Bridge Park
Replaced timber walkways from warming house to hockey rink
Girard Lake Park
Covered steps on wood staircase with new lumber
Valleyview Park
Constructed a timber storage box near horseshoe pit
BROOKLYN PARK
Community Center
Removed plant material from the side of the building
Landscaped with new plant material, plastic edging and mulch
Public Works
Constructed a modular block retaining wall
DAYTON
Central Park
Constructed a permanent hockey rink
EDEN PRAIRIE
Purgatory Creek Park
Installed timber edging along 400 ft. of trail
Surfaced trail system with crushed rock
GOLDEN VALLEY
Bassett Creek Trails
Constructed a two -tier retaining wall with trail between tiers
Surfaced the trail system with wood chips
Pennsylvania Woods
Constructed a two -tier retaining wall
Installed timber edging around bench above the wall
Surfaced trail system with woodchips
HOPKINS
Highway 7 and Blake Rd.
Installed ballards to prohibit vehicle access on trail system
5th Ave. and Excelsior Blvd.
Constructed post and rail fence along perimeter of city parking lot
City Hall
Constructed a 200' modular block retaining wall
Central Park
Installed timber edging around a double volleyball court
Installed 4 posts for nets
Installed 4 barbeque grills
HOPKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Gatewood Elementary School
Installed timber edger around playground
Constructed a terraced retaining wall on side of playground
MINNETONKA
Gatewood Elementary School
Constructed a permanent hockey rink
Lone Lake Park
Constructed a timber retaining wall along entrance road
MINNETONKA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Scenic Heights Elementary School
Constructed 800 ft. of trail for interpretive program
Surfaced trail system with crushed rock
PLYMOUTH
Plymouth Middle School
Replaced boards and straightened posts on two existing hockey rinks
Vicksburg Lane and 28th
Removed existing timber wall
Constructed a 250' modular block retaining wall along sidewalk
ROBBINSDALE
Sohacki Park
Repaired vandalized deck railings
South Halifax Park
Installed timber edger around playground
Manor Park, Sanborn Park
Constructed a modular block planter box and installed plant material and mulch
City Hall
Removed old plantings around building, planted new material and replaced rock
Thomas Hollingsworth Park
Removed debris from shoreline
ST. LOUIS PARK
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Installed edging along trail system and surfaced with woodchips
Repaired sections of boardwalk
Willow Park
Installed timber edging around playground
City bridges
Removed woody material around six bridges and replaced where applicable
MINNESOTA VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Bass Ponds Environmental Studies Area
Installed timber edging around fishing shelter
Spread top soil and seeded with grass
Old Cedar Avenue Bluff Trail
Extended boardwalk 80 ft. over wet area
Installed filter fabric and spread crushed rock on wet areas along trail
Visitor Center
Removed weeds in islands of parking lot
HYLAND PARK RESERVE
Surfaced trail system with wood chips
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Plymo Lake Sun•Satlor /Wednesday, August a 1994
Youths: work to gain job :: kills, help their communities
Program provides fobs to disadvantaged that will help them find future the experience as do the com-
employment. They also earn munities in which they work
some spending-money since Communities save money
workers earn minimum wage, and improve their appearance
working approximately 20 hours by having the Tree Trust youths
a week, he said. work on projects such as build -
"It's basically a program for ing a retaining wall near City
the kids," Schroers said. "It's Hall in Hopkins and planting
actually giving them an oppor- trees in Eden Prairie or
tunity to accomplish some- Bloomington rather than
thing." employing professionals, Creel
Gill Creel, site supervisor for said.
Tree Trust's youth program,
said young people benefit from
By George Severson
itaff Writer
Youths participating in
Jennepin County's Twin Cities
tree Trust program this surn-
ner are among an elite crew
:hecking radon levels in area
)ubhc schools.
Hennepin County was select -
�d as one of four counties .
iationwide by the National
Xssociation of Counties to serve
is a test site of a new youth
. mployment program. The
-adon test crew is the newest
addition to an already popular
summer youth employment pro -
;ram called Twin Cities Tree'
Trust, based in St. Louis Park.
The St. Louis Park -based
3rganization is funded primarily
hrough federal and state
,,rant . It employs low income
ind special needs young people .
.o work on various environmen-
,al, park improvement and pub-
lic service projects. This sum-
mer, more than 750 youths from
the Twin Cities are working on
projects throughout the area,
said Barbara Hise, community
relations coordinator for Tree
Trust.
About 14 youths, ages 14 to
21, are part of the special radon
testing crews this summer in
Hennepin County, said Doug
Jones, service learning coordina-
tor for Tree Trust. Crew mem-
bers contacted school districts,
explained the radon testing pro-
ject and possible dangers of
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radon thenencouraged districts
to participate in.their project,
Jones said. Four districts in the
county welcomed the radon
crews.
Upon completing the work in
the schools, members of the
radon crews plan to present
their information about radon to
the health department, Jones
said.
"It's very much a learning
process for the kids in that they
are the ones who decide what
gets done and how it will get
done," Jones said. "They learn
how to work as a group and to
make group decisions. I don't
think that too many in that age
group are used to making group
decisions."
The radon testing project is
one example of the types of pro-
grams Tree Trust has estab-
lished over the years and the
goals of 'the organization.
Through various youth and
some adult employment pro-
grams, primarily focusing on
environmental projects, Tree
Trust has provided employment
and a means of developing job
skills to thousands of economi-
cally disadvantaged people in
Hennepin, Dakota, Anoka,
Scott, Ramsey and Washington
counties.
Dave Schroers, a crew chief
for Tree Trust's Summer Youth
Employment program, said par-
ticipants develop a good work
ethic and great basic job skills.
youths
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From Page 9A
Fourteen- year -old James
Kennedy, of Robbinsdale, said
Tree Trust provided him with
his first job and valuable experi-
ence working with others.
"I'm not used to working
together with other people,"
James said. "It kind of gives you
some self - confidence."
Sang Nguyen, 15, said the
experience should help him find
other jobs. The Brooklyn Park
resident also said it's a good way
to earn some money.
"I think it's a good deal," he
said.
"We're learning about how to
keep a steady job and about
what work is all about," said 15-
year -old Brooklyn Park resident
Matt Larson.
"I think it's a good idea and I
think more kids should do it," he
said.
For more information about
Tree Trust call: 920 -9326.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
350 South Fifth Street - Rm 331
Minneapolis Minnesota 55415 -1393
(612) 673 -2100
Fax(612)673 -2305
SHARON SAYLES BELTON
MAYOR
September 13, 1994
Mayor Joy Tierney
Office of the Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447 -1482
Dear Mayor Tierney:
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On behalf of the sponsors of the Mayor's Meeting on Crime, I would like to thank you for
participating in this historic meeting of metropolitan mayors and law enforcement officials. We had
a full agenda for a first meeting and covered some very important topics that are central to developing
a metro -wide strategy for addressing crime and violence in our communities.
Two significant decisions were reached at our meeting. Thirteen jurisdictions agreed to work
together to develop a shared communication /information network for law enforcement. A second
outcome was agreement by eleven jurisdictions to develop a number of metro -wide enforcement and
prevention strategies and to seek state and federal funding for these initiatives. Attached is an
announcement on both meetings.
Thank you again for attending the meeting. I look forward to working with each of you as we shape
a regional agenda to address issues of crime and violence in our communities. As many participants
stated in the meeting we must all form new partnerships and working relationships on behalf of our
metropolitan community. This meeting was a beginning of what we all hope will be many more
collaborative efforts among our cities. Mayor Coleman and I have started something that will take
all of us to complete.
Sincerely,
Sharon Sayles Belton
SSB:KSK:d Mayor
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Subject: Constituent Requests of Mr. Ron H mnes
cc: Wyor, Council Members, Mr. Hen :ies
Mr. Ron Henries of 10520 South Shore Dr, Ply nouth MN 5 5441 ; ph 593 -0927, board
member of'AMLAC, has contacted me with a t everal concerns and requests. Please route this
memo to the appropriate departments for actioi . in response to W Hennes. Also, please note
that at my :invitation, Mr. Hennes has indicated that he and possit ly other neighborhood
residents may speak during the public forum at the next regidar Council meeting regarding
their concerns.
• Mr Hennes and four other homes lack a City W rter connection but do have sewer. How and
when can trey get City water?
+ South Shore Drive is used extensively by pede: trians despite other routes, and this has
resulted in safety concerns. Is there any possibi '.ity the City could take action to alleviate this,
such as trai 1 or designating part of the road for walkers`!
+ AMLAC, is order to better inform Medicine L: ke area i esidents, would like to obtain a list of
all propeM, owners in Plymouth within 500 fee' ofthe lake. Can the City accommodate this,
if yes how`'
Mr. Henne:; is an eight year resident of Plymou h and contacted me today by phone. I have
also contacted Fred Moore regarding some of 1! fr. Henn£,s's requests. (Another concern of
Mr. Henoe:; has to do with wetland preservatio s. I have already updated him on our current
efforts in this regard.)
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