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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 08-11-1994j - Y AUGUST 11, 1994 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST: AUGUST 15 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers AUGUST 22 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON CITY ATTORNEY PROPOSALS Public Safety Conference Room 7:00 P.M. BUDGET STUDY SESSION Public Safety Conference Room -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- AUGUST 29 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers. 3. PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT -- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 7 :00 P.M., Council Conference room. 4. HRA -- THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers. 5. WETLAND ORDINANCE MEETINGS -- Notices for the City's community and developer's meetings are attached. August 30 and September 1 - Community Meetings; August 31 - Developer's Meeting. (M -5) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO August 11, 1994 Page 2 6. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS, 23rd Annual Conference, SEPTEMBER 24, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Brian Coyle Community Center, Minneapolis (M -6) 7. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council and its advisory commissions is attached. (M -7) 8. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M -8 ................................................................................... ............................... 1. MINUTES & AGENDAS: a. Plymouth Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes, August 4, 1994. (I -la) 2. DEPARTMENT REPORTS a. Project Status Report (I -2a) b. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/Industrial/Public and Use Types. (I- 2b) c. July 1994 New Resident Cards report from Administration. (I -2c) 3. NEWSLETTERS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.: a. Land & Water Conservation, Hennepin Conservation District Quarterly, July /August 1994. (I -3a) b. Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners Newsletter, July 1994. (I -3b) 4. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter to Mayor Tierney from Tracy Pritts, Account Executive for the public relations firm of S & S, requesting a proclamation of recognition and support for STOP THE VIOLENCE & SAVE OUR KIDS Month in September. (I -4a) b. Letter to Mayor Tierney from Gretchen Wilhelm of the Minnesota Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, requesting proclamation of Constitution Week, September 17 -23. (I -4b) c. Notes from the Harbor Lane Collaborative Group regarding the Residents' Council. (I -4c) d. Letter to the Department of Public Works from resident Virginia Davis regarding a Plymouth pathway that borders her property. (I -4d) e. Letter to the City Council from an anonymous resident praising the City, the voter registration program, and the Home Free Program. (I4 -e) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO August 11, 1994 Page 3 f. Letter to Mayor Tierney from Paul Volstad, an accountant with offices at 12805 Hwy. 55, regarding a flashing traffic signal placement on County Road 6 near Hwy. (1-4f) g. Letter to Mayor Tierney and the City Council from Charles Dillerud, Tony Eiden Company, requesting that the consideration of the Preliminary Plat for "Shores of Kreatz Lake" be continued to the City Council meeting of August 29. (I -4g) h. Letter to City Manager Johnson from David N. MacGillvray, Director of Project Management, Springsted, advising the City that Springsted employee Luther Fjelstad has taken a leave of absence to act as Interim Superintendent for the Wayzata School District. (I -4h) i. Letter to Plymouth resident Barbara Powell from Public Works Director Moore, explaining the delays in improvements or upgrades to Ferndale Road from County Road 6 to Highway 12. (I -4i) j. Memo from Public Works Director Moore to City Manager Johnson concerning the intent by MnDOT to rebid the improvement project on Hwy. 55 at its intersection with County Road 61. (I -4j) k. Letter to Plymouth resident Norman Severson from Public Works Director Moore regarding grading by Prime Builders, Inc. Townhomes (93091). (I -4k) 1. Letter to CP Rail System Public Works Director C.W. Anderson from Public Works Director Moore requesting confirmation that additional warning control devices will be placed on schedule at the Pineview Lane crossing. (I -41) m. Letter to Plymouth resident George Wilson from Public Works Director Moore responding to complaints about the effects of seal coating in Mr. Wilson's neighborhood. (I -4m) n. Letter to Senior Asset Manager Katherine Mattes of the Estate of James Campbell from Public Works Director Moore explaining why no weed removal has taken place within some of the median areas along Carlson Parkway. (I -4n) o. Letter to Plymouth resident Darren Abrams from Mayor Tierney offering congratulations on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. (I -4o) p. Letter to Oakwood Elementary Principal Patricia Joslin from Mayor Tierney extending congratulations upon the school's receipt of an award from the Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation. (I -4p) q. City's public notice on Charter Commission vacancy. (I -4q) Dwight Johnson City Manager M -s Y' WETLAND ORDINANCE COMMUNITY MEETINGS NOTE NEW DATES AUGUST 30, 1994 Parker's Lake Pavillion, County Road 6 and Niagara Lane 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 Church of the Epiphany, 4900 Nathan Lane 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Learn about and provide comment on the City's proposals for wetland regulation. The Planning Commission Wetland Workshop scheduled for August 10, 1994 will be continued on August 17, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions, call the City's Community Development Department at 550 -5050. M -S Y� WETLAND ORDINANCE DEVELOPER'S MEETING AUGUST 31, 1994 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Plymouth City Center Learn about and provide comment on the City's proposals for wetland regulation. The Planning Commission Wetland Workshop scheduled for August 10, 1994 will be continued on August 17, 1994 at 7:00 p.m If you have any questions, call the City's Community Development Department at 550 -5050. TENTATIVE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 1994 BRIAN COYLE COMMUNITY CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS 23RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE* - -HUMAN RIGHTS IN ACTION° (AWARENESS — EDUCATION — ACTION) 8:30 - 9:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION [Coffee and Rohs] 8:30 - 9:00 LMHRC BUSINESS MEETING AND ELECTION Pi" M"`° PO&- 9:05 WELCOME - - Sharon Sayles- Belton., Meyer, Ci ;• c€ Minneep ;lls 9:15 LEAGUE PRESIDENT - Yvonne Price, League President 9:25 OPENING REMARKS David Beaulieu, Minn. Comm. of Human Rights 9:30 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Robert Terry, formerly of the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 9:50 PLENARY SESSION Moderator. Human Rights Commissioner Panelists: Tracy Elftmann, Deputy Commissioner MDHR Psychologist - Professor African American Studies University of Minnesota , Demographer, State of Minnesota Planning Office , City of HR Commission , Director City of Department of Human Rights Gay and Lesbian Anti- Violence Project 10:15 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 10:45 WORKSHOPS [Each w.*.t p will b. prs..nted *,I.. ] 12:15 LUNCH AND LMHRC RECOGNITION Recognition of Recognition of Recognition of Recogrition of 1:30-3:00 WORKSHOPS 3:00- 3:15 Break WORKSHOP 1- OVERVIEW OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS LAW WITH NEW UPDATES INCLUDE SEXUAL ORIENTATION- MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS WORKSHOP II - HELPING YOUR COMMUNITY AND SMALL BUSINESS COMPLY WITH THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT. [ADA] WORKSHOP III - EDUCATION - HOW DO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS REACH OUR SCHOOLS? - Marion Holland WORKSHOP IV - TREATY -LAWS - ANDREW FAVORITE OR LANCE MORGAN- WORKSHOP V - COMMISSION FOCUS - WORKSHOP FOR NEW COMMISSIONS WORKSHOP VI - RESPONSE TO HATE CRIMES - Mort Ryw.ck, LMHRC Coordinator of Hate Crimes Campaign 3:15-4:30 (WRAP -UP) - RECEPTION ( RECEPTION FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT BE THERE IN THE EARLY PART OF THE DAY MAY BE ABLE TO COME TO THE WRAP -UP RECEPTION AT THE END OF THE DAY.) *CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS ACCREDITATION APPROVAL PENDING M`7 METRO MEETINGS A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and four regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, and Regional Transit Board. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Qu ' �� out meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting informatio a]so `avilab on the Metro Information Line at 229 -3780. DATE: August 5, 1994 f ? 'J WEEK OF: August 8 - August 12, 1994 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Community Development Committee - Monday, Aug. 8, 12 p.m. (Noon), Room IA. The committee will consider. an amendment to the loan funding agreement for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Deferred Loan Program; an amendment to $200,000 North Mississippi Regional Park acquisition grant; the Regional Blueprint; and other business. Special Community Development Meeting to Review Final Draft of Regional Blueprint - Tuesday, Aug. 9, 12:00 (noon), Room 1A- Chair's Informal Small Group Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, Aug. 10, 730 a.m., Sheraton Midway, Bigelows' Restaurant, I -94 at Hamlin, St. Paul. Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider. an introduction and comments by Jim Solem, Metro Council's regional administrator, 1995 -97 Transportation Improvement Program; the Minnesota Statewide Transportation Plan Progress Report; and other business. Transportation Committee - Wednesday, Aug. 10, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider. preliminary applications to the right -of -way acquisition loan fund for Maple Grove; Hardship acquisition of 11250 97th Ave. and 11300 97th Ave.; Final EIS for Runway 4/12 MSP International Airport; Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act project selection; 1995 -97 Transportation Improvement Program; the proposed Transit Capital Improvement Program; information on I -35E Corridor Study report, right -of -way acquisition Loan Fund status report; a Regional Transit Board update; and other business. Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Aug. 11, 3 p.m., Chair's Office. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Aug. 11, 4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider. a $200,000 North Mississippi Regional Park acquisition grant to Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District; Section 8 housing voucher payment standard; preliminary applications to the Right -of- Way Acquisition Loan Fund for Maple Grove regarding hardship acquisition of 11250 97th Ave. and 11300 97th Ave.; the amended 1994 Capital Budget and Related Plan; final Environmental Impact Statement for Runway 4/12 at Minneapolis/St. Paul airport; interagency agreements with MnDOT to build ramp meter bypasses; and other business. i\) M--7 TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF AUGUST 15 - 19, 1994 Joint Meeting - Transportation Committee and Regional Transit Board - Monday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m., Chambers. Chair's Informal Breakfast Meeting with Council Members - Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m., location to be determined. Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission Tour of Regional Parks in the city of St. Paul, and Dakota and Washington Counties - Tuesday, Aug. 16, 3 p.m., Mears Park Centre. There will be no business meeting. Chair's Informal Small Group Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, Aug. 17, 730 a.m., Sheraton Park Place, Dover Restaurant, 1500 Park Place Blvd, Minneapolis. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Aug. 17, 930 a.m., Room 2A. Environment Committee - Wednesday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m., Chambers. Finance Committee - Thursday, Aug. 18, 4 p.m., room to be determined. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 291 -6447, (TDD 291 - 0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229 -3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COM[ IISSION Capital Improvements Committee - Wednesday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m., Commission office conference room. The committee will discuss replacement of the artificial turf in 1995; hear an update on the elevator controls modifications project; and development of plans and specifications for removal of asbestos at Met Center. Finance Committee - Wednesday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m., Commission office conference room. The committee will review the proposed 1995 budget. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415. Meeting times and agendas occasionally must be changed. To verify meeting schedules and agenda items, please call Tamra Sharp, 335 -3310. F)- CITY CENTER MEETINGS August 1994 Friday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1 2 3 4 S 6 5:30 PM Councll Subcom- 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS mtttee on City Attorney COMMISSION Proposals - CC Conf Rm *REVISED MEETING ** NEW MEETING 8/11/94 00 CITY CENTER MEETINGS rR ib September 1994 Sunday ... y Tuesday Wednesday .. .. Saturday August October 1 2 3 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 I 7 8 9 10 11 l2 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 l4 1S 16 17 I8 I9 20 9 10 II 12 13 14 l5 2l 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 I7 1 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Labor Day - City Offi- ces Closed Front Customer Counter Open for Absentee Voting - 1 - 3 p.m. 7:00 PM WATER QUALTTY COMNIITTEE 7:00 PM PLANNIN G CONBUSSION 7:00 PM PRAC 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Rosh Hashanah 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ® 7;00 PM COUNCIL', �- MEETING Front Customer Counter Open 4:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY coMMlrrEe 7 :00 PM BRA Yom Kippur for Absentee Voting - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. stare Primary Election - Polls open l a m- close 8 p. m 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Autumn begins 7 -00 PM COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM BOARD OF zoNIN� 7:00 PM PACT 7:00 PM PLANNIN G COMMISSION 25 26 27 28 29 30 *REVISED MEETING ** NEW MEETING 8/11/94 ® CITY CENTER MEETINGS October 1994 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [7 a rni Cf)lt�1L 7:00 PAI WATER QUALITY 7 :00 PM WARD 1 TOWN f.30PMHLJMANRIGFITS� fCs> 1 CODIl1IITfEE MEETING COMMISSION 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM WARD 2 TOWN 4:00 PM BOARD OF 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM PRAC MEETING ZONING COMMISSION Columbus Day (Observe ) - Public Works Closed 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 5:30 PM CANDIDATES )�117,t OiiNC1I� 7:00 PM PAC 7:00 PM HRA IT>riC„ ; FORUM - League of 7 :00 PM WARD 3 TOWN Women Voters - C. MEETING Chambers 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:00 PM WARD 4 TOWN 7:00 PM PLANNING MEETING COMMISSION 30 31 September November S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Daylight Savings —set back 1 1 z 3 1 2 3 4 5 hour 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 l0 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 l8 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 Halloween *REVISED MEETING ** NEW MEETING 8/11/94 3 MA City Council Weekly Planner August 14 - September 24, 1994 8/11/94 Friday �Saturday Aug 14 Aug 15 Aug 16 Aug 17 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 20 7.00PH'COUNCIL MFEI�PIG 7:00 PM PACT 7:00 PM HRA 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION Aug 21 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27 5:30 PM Council Subcommittee on City Attorney Proposals 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION 7:00 PM BUDGET STUDY SESSION - Pub. S*fety Cont. Room Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug 31 Sep 1 Sep 2 Sep 3 q�hi+G+pYt t G - 7:00 PM Wayzata/ Plymouth League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - Council Chambers Sep 4 Sep 5 Sep 6 Sep 7 Sep 8 Sep 9 Sep 10 '�'�"'�' ±�> Labor Day - City Offices 7:00 PM WATER QUAL- ITY COMMITTEE 7 :00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION 7:00 PM PRAC Front Customer Coun- ter Open for Absen- tee Voting - 1 - 3 p.m. 7;30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS coMMisstoN Rosh Hashanah Closed Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17 fisObbf CiiUNCII. Front Customer 4:00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 7:00 PM HRA IC Yom Kippur PP Counter Open for Absentee Voting - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. State Primary Election - Polls open 7 a. m. - close 8 p.in. Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 20 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 .00'} CG CH 7.OPG ARD OF 7.00 PM PACT Autumn begins 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION 8/11/94 7=-1 Plymouth Human Rights Commission August 4, 1994 Minutes Present: Laurie Levi, Rebecca Ribbich, Harvey Guttmann, Earl Peterson, Saundra Spigner, Lisa Membrr, Claudelle Carruthers, Sheryl Morrison, Kathy Lueckert Absent: John Kane, Laura Booth, Bill Dix, Jackie Fraedrich The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions Ms. Lueckert explained the correspondence from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. The first was from League president, Yvonne Price, welcoming the Plymouth Commission and requesting that we appoint a delegate and alternate to the League Board of Directors. Saundra Spigner volunteered to be the delegate, and Harvey Guttmann will serve as alternate. Ms. Lueckert discussed the annual League conference on September 24. She recommended that Commission members try to attend all or part of the conference, as the workshops look interesting and might be helpful to a new commission. Proposal for Crisis Intervention Team Mr. Peterson led a discussion on his proposal for a Crisis Intervention team. The group talked about when such a team would be activated, how the Police would notify team members, and then what actions the team would take beyond providing support to the victim, e.g. notifying and involving the larger community. The group felt that the Commission should start compiling a list of key community leaders and groups to contact in the event of a major human rights crisis or event. The group talked about the use of the word "crisis," and felt that perhaps merely using the intervention might have better connotations. The group talked about the fact that there are folks who have a human rights complaint or issue in Plymouth, but do not know who to call or how to have their grievance heard. Ms. Lueckert stated that the first calls would probably come to her, but that the HRC needs to have a structure and plan of action in place to know how to deal with a complaint. A lively and lengthy discussion followed about the state of human rights in Plymouth. The group expressed concerns about the need for diversity training in general. The HRC feels that diversity training and sensitivity should begin with the City itself. They asked that T.- I Ms. Lueckert try to find some sort of survey that could gauge employee awareness -about diversity issues. Survey results might point to further training on how to treat people of different cultures and backgrounds with respect, dignity, and sensitivity. The HRC also asked that Ms. Lueckert provide information on how the HRC might do some kind of city -wide survey using the Plymouth News or other sources. Ms. Lueckert will have the requested information at the next meeting. The Commission decided to postpone a discussion of By -Laws until the September meeting. The Commission decided that while sub - committees seemed like a good idea, for the next few months it would be better to meet as an entire group. The meeting adjourned at 9 PM. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 AT 7:30 PM T—ac%w DATE: August 11, 1994 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager through ed 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 final punch list items. (See Map - B) City Project No. 011 - Northwest Boulevard (45th Avenue to Schmidt Lake Road) and Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Pineview Lane) was opened to traffic on September 1, 1993. The contractor, Shaffer Construction, still has extensive punch list work to complete as well as the placement of the bituminous wearing course. The construction of a southbound left turn lane at 42nd Place and Northwest Boulevard has been completed as required by the Swan Lake South developer. (See Map - C) SUBJECT: Project Status Report August 11, 1994 Page No. 2 City Project No. 205 - Northwest Boulevard (Schmidt Lake Road to 54th Avenue ) is proceeding and the bridge work has been completed. The bituminous wearing course and striping of the roadway will be completed after the landscaping is completed. It is now anticipated that the roadway will be open to traffic on August 29, 1994. (See Map - D) City Project No. 031 - County Road 24 and Medina Road is completed through the Phase I portion except for punch list work. Phase H construction has recently begun and the planned detour is in place. The watermain jacking under Highway 55 has been completed and the contractor is proceeding with the watermain installation. (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. Work on Fernbrook Lane north of Schmidt Lake Road is being held up until the developer of the adjacent subdivision, Fernbrook Woods 2nd Addition, completes their required grading of the western portion of Fernbrook Lane. (See Map - F) City Project No. 037 - Fernbrook Lane (27th Avenue to 34th Avenue) has had the draft Preliminary Engineering report completed and submitted for staff review and comment. In addition, draft Signal Justification reports for proposed signals at Harbor Lane and 27th Avenue have also been submitted. (See Map - GI) City Project No. 309 - 36th Avenue /Lancaster Lane Traffic Signal has had the draft Signal Justification Report completed and submitted to staff for review. (See Map - G2) City Project No. 310 - New County Road 9 (Trunk Highway 55 to Vicksburg Lane ) is proceeding and additional comments have recently been received from MnDOT State Aid and Hennepin County. Changes to the plans will be made and final plans returned to the State in the next few days. A bid date has been set for August 31, 1994 with award of the contract to be considered by the Council on September 12, 1994. (See Map - G3) SUBJECT: Project Status Report August 11, 1994 Page No. 3 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 was bid on August 3, 1994. Hardrives Construction, was the low bidder. While the bids were considerably higher than the engineer's estimate, it is felt that the bids were reasonable and a recommendation for approval will be made to the City Council at the August 15, 1994 meeting. Holiday Companies has recently closed the existing Holiday Station and will be proceeding with site work immediately. (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 are being made. A contract letting date can be established once the agreement process has reached the appropriate stage. (See Map -G3) City Project No. 419 - Vicksburg Lane /22nd Avenue Traffic Study has been completed and the final report was submitted to City Staff. City Proiect No. 415 - Westbranch 3rd Addition (east of Dunkirk Lane and north of proposed County Road 9 is proceeding with the preparation of the preliminary engineering report. (See Map N -1) City Project No. 417 - 1995 Trail Improvements is proceeding and a draft preliminary engineering report is anticipated to be ready for City staff review the week of August 8, 1994. (See Map N -2) SUBJECT: Project Status Report August 11, 1994 Page No. 4 Traffic studies are also underway at I -494 and Schmidt Lake Road Interchange to examine the regional traffic forecasting model. A traffic study for a proposed TCF bank in the Rockford Road Plaza adjacent to the Target Greatland Store has also begun and a draft report is anticipated by August 12, 1994. Traffic counts will be conducted next week at the intersection of 15th Avenue and Xenium Lane to determine if a further traffic study is necessary based on the Olympic Steel Development. 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 Lane, 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 except for the final telemetry controls wiring. The controls should be completed in the pump house and should be on line with the treatment plant within two weeks. (See Map - M -1) City Project No. 214 - Xenium Lane Street and Utility Improvements (Xenium Lane to Northwest Boulevard south of County Road 9) has included staff efforts to obtain the necessary right -of -way for this project with limited success. The City's traffic consultant, SRF has analyzed the need for this project to move ahead based on traffic demands. City staff is working with developers interested in this area. (See Map - N) City Project No. 308 - Dunkirk Lane Street and Utility Improvements (Old Rockford Road to New County Road 9) is substantially complete and the bike path will be paved within the next week. The remaining work, which includes restoration, pavement marking and signing will be completed later this month. The wear course will be completed in 1995. (See Map - 02) M SUBJECT: Project Status Report August 11, 1994 Page No. 5 City Project No. 311 - Fernbrook Lane Watermain Improvements (County Road 6 to Luce Line Trail), Lake Camelot (County Road 47 to Maple Grove city limits). County Road 9 - Raw waterline (Well No. 11 to Zachary Water Treatment Plant is complete except for restoration and change order work, which extends an 18 inch watermain along the east side of Vicksburg Lane up to Schmidt Lake Road. With this additional work, the contract completion date has been extended to August 31, 1994. As part of the watermain installation along County Road 9 City staff has coordinated with the adjacent neighbors to construct a berm for screening purposes and this work has been completed to the satisfaction of the neighbors and Hennepin County. Seeding of the berm will be completed within the next few weeks. (See Map - 03) City Project No. 601 - 26th Avenue Street Improvements (Kilmer Lane to Medicine Ridge Road) was reconsidered at a public meeting on July 19, 1994 followed by a public hearing on July 25. The City Council ordered the preparation of plans and specifications at the July 25 meeting. Survey work has been completed and plan preparation has begun. Draft plans are scheduled to be submitted to City staff for review on August 29 with plans to be finalized by September 6, 1994. The bid date is anticipated for October 5, 1994 with the contract award to follow at the October 18 Council meeting. Work outside of the existing roadway will begin this year with the roadway construction to be completed next construction season. (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 Utilfty 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) M. a0 SUBJECT: Project Status Report August 11, 1994 Page No. 6 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 street. Punch list work items still remain to be completed including a reinspection of concrete curb and gutter. (See Map - Q1) 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 H (SEH Design Team). The Part I portion of this program was awarded to Northwest Asphalt at the July 18, 1994 City Council meeting. Work has recently commenced in the industrial area on 27th and 28th Avenues east of Niagara Lane and curb replacement has also begun in the Shiloh area. Part H of the Reconstruction Program includes Vicksburg Lane from Schmidt Lake Road to County Road 47 and bids were taken on August 5, 1994 with the low bidder being Master Asphalt of Maple Grove. The City Council will be requested to award this contract at the August 15 meeting. (See Map - W) 5. THE APPROVED PAYMENTS LISTING is attached as Report No. 108 for your information. 6. THE MONTHLY EROSION CONTROL STATUS REPORT is attached for your information. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. attachments: Status Reports Approved Payments Listing Map N l�Y P E CITY OF S Q SCALE OF MILES .n '�4 PYMOUTH IIf 1111 11111 111 11bIIIII I I I I I I III I I I I i 1IIN11 H I i I,'I BE! ItI � li 'l3in'OH1g ,1110 11111111IIII111111II$ IIIIIIIIIII11111111IIIH1111If III till IIfIIIII III HIM 1111! If I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1° gas :�A► wW.L1��tw �i: SRFSTRGAR- ROSCOE- FAUSCH, INC. 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: August 5, 1994 SUBJECT: PROJECT STATUS REPORT g 70 � A U6 - 9 1984 . v V 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 Avenuel City Project No. 205 SRF No. 0921637 The bridge has been completed. The bituminous wearing course and striping of the roadway will be completed after the trail and landscaping is complete. We anticipate opening the roadway to traffic on August 29, 1994. Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 -4443 (612) 475 -0010 FAX (612) 475 -2429 = OQI� Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 2 - August 5, 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. 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. Fernbrook Lane (27th Avenue to 34th AvenueZ 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 Additional comments on the plans have been received from Mn /DOT State Aid and Hennepin County. Changes to the plans will be made and final plans returned to the State in the next few days. A bid date has been set for August 31, 1994. Award of the Contract may be considered by the Council on September 12, 1994. 4=001b. ..M Qaw Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 3 - August 5, 1994 Schmidt Lake Road /Peony Lane 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 Bids were received on August 3, 1994 and an award recommendation was forwarded to City staff. County Road 9 /County Road 241T.H. 55 Signal SRF No. 0942029 Comments on the plans have been received from Mn /DOT and final revisions are being made. A Contract letting date can be established once the agreement process has reached the appropriate stage. Vicksburg Lane /22nd Avenue Traffic Study SRF No. 0942072 A final report was submitted to City staff and the project is complete. West Branch 3rd Addition City Project No. 415 SRF No. 0942078 Work has started on the preliminary engineering report. 1994 Trail Improvements City Project No. 417 SRF No. 0942080 We anticipate submitting a draft Preliminary Engineering Report to City staff the week of August 8. Q04., Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 4 - August 5, 1994 1- 494 /Schmidt Lake Road Interchange SRF No. 0942091 Work on the project has been initiated with the examination of the regional traffic forecasting model. TCF /Rockford Road Plaza Traffic Study SRF No. 0942101 The project has been started and we anticipate a draft report will be submitted to City staff by August 12, 1994. Olympic Steel (C.S.A.H. 61 at 15th Avenue) Traffic Counts Traffic counts are scheduled for next week. After the results of the counts have been analyzed, it will be determined if a traffic study is necessary. JRD:TDP:bba cc: Dan Faulkner, City of Plymouth Dan Campbell, City of Plymouth Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects August 4, 1994 City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Attn: Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner Re: Project Status Report File No. 70 Dear Dan: =-ack. Otto G. Bonestroo. PE. Howard A. Sanford, P.E. Agnes M. Ring, A.I.C.P. L. Phillip Gravel. P.E. Robert W. Rosen, RE.* Keith A. Gordon, P.E. Thomas W. Peterson. PE. Karen L. Wiemen, PE. Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E. Robert R. Pfefferle, P.E. Michael C. Lynch, PE. Gary D. Kristofitz. P.E. Marvin L. Sorvala. P.E. Richard W. Foster, P.E. James R. Maland, PE. F. Todd Foster, P.E. Richard E. Turner, P.E. David O. Loskota. P.E. Jerry D. Pertzsch, PE. Keith R. Yapp, P.E. Glenn R. Cook. P.E. Robert C. Russek. A.I.A. Scott J. Arganek, P.E. Douglas J. Benoit, P.E. Thomas E. Noyes. P.E. Jerry A. Bourdon, P.E. Kenneth P Anderson. P.E. Shawn D. Gustafson. PE. Robert G. Schunicht. P.E. Mark A. Hanson, PE. Mark R. Rolfs, P.E. Cecilio Olivier, P.E. Susan M. Eberlin, C.P.A. Michael T Rautmann, P.E. Mark A. Seip, P.E. Paul G. Heuer, P.E. `Senior Consultant Ted K. Field. P.E. Gary W. Morien, PE. John P Gorder, P.E. Thomas R. Anderson, A.I.A. Paul J. Gannon, A.I.A. Charles A. Erickson Donald C. Burgardt, PE. Daniel J. Edgerton, P.E. Leo M. Pawelsky Thomas A. Syfko. P.E. A. Rick Schmidt. P.E. Harlan M. Olson Frederic J. Stenborg, P.E. Philip J. Caswell, P.E. James F Engelhardt Ismael Martinez. P.E. Mark D. Wallis, PE. Michael P. Rau, P.E. Miles B. Jensen, P.E. /g nI i. VE r' AUG - ;— 5 1994_ r i•� The following status report has been prepared for all current BRA/City of Plymouth projects. PRELIMINARY REPORTS Project 214 - Xenium Lane Street and Utility Improvements: The City Council has accepted the Preliminary Report for this project and directed the City Staff to proceed with right -of -way acquisition for the roadway. Project 212 - 3 Million Gallon Hollydale Water Tower: The City Council accepted the Preliminary Report at its September 20, 1993 meeting and directed Staff to set up a public meeting on the project. The public meeting has not yet been scheduled. Project 907 - Vicksburg Lane, Schmidt Lake Road and Fernbrook Lane Street and Utility Improvements, Phase 2: This project has been split into two phases. Phase 1 is under construction and includes the improvements on Fernbrook Lane from 45th Avenue to Schmidt Lake Road. A draft Preliminary Report for the entire project has been submitted to the City. Following City Staff review, we will finalize the Preliminary Report for Phase 2 of the project. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Project 601 - 26th Avenue Street Improvements: The City Council ordered the preparation of plans and specifications for this project at the 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 612 - 636 -4600 City of Plymouth Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner Page -2- =act", August 4, 1994 July 25th meeting. The survey work has been completed, and we are in the process of preparing plans. Draft plans are scheduled to be submitted to City Staff for review on August 29th. The schedule for this project is as follows: Finalize plans September 6 Order bids September 12 Bid date October 5 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 bituminous base and binder courses has been completed. The contractor is presently working on the bike path and plans to do the paving next week. The remaining work which includes restoration, 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 project is ready for a punch list inspection with the City for the work completed in 1994. 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. Water Main Improvements: Project 311 - Fernbrook Lane, Project 110 - Maple Grove Connection, Project 909 - Well No. 11 - Annandale Contracting. All of the water main installation has been completed. Pressure and conductivity testing of the pipe will be completed this month. The restoration along CSAH No. 9 will proceed when the finish grading has been completed on the berm. The Change Order work for the 18 -inch water main extension along Vicksburg Lane has been delayed because the pipe was City of Plymouth Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner Page -3- A� August 4, 1994 not readily available. The work is scheduled to be completed within the next month. The extended completion date for this project is August 31, 1994. Project 909 - Well No. 11 Pumping Facility - Municipal Builders, Inc.: Everything has been completed except for the final telemetry controls wiring. The controls should be completed and the pumphouse should be on -line with the treatment plant within two weeks. Sincerely, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. Shawn D. Gustafson, P.E. cc: OGB MLS GRC RGS JKI WE ENVIRONMENT RUffINFRASTRUCTURE August 3, 1994 Mr. Daniel 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. 26 Dear Mr. Faulkner: :10 RECtIVEO AU6 - 4 1994 RUST Environment & Infrastructure Inc. 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 175 Minneapolis, MN 55441 � 551 -1001 • FAX (612) 551 -2499 The status of the Bridlewood Farm 2nd Addition improvement project has not changed since our status report which is dated July 6, 1994. All construction work has been completed and, during a final inspection which was conducted on June 22nd, was found to be acceptable. We are awaiting requisite documentation from the contractor, after which the request for final payment and documentation will be submitted to the City. Please call me at 551 -2427 if there are any questions or comments regarding the preceding discussion. Sincerely, Eugene L. Anderson, P.E. File: 42521.334 VLMNo26.da Quality through teamwork n 0 .i- imENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE RUST Environment & Infrastructure Inc. 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 175 Minneapolis, MN 55441 I Tel. (612) 551 -1001 • FAX (612) 551 -2499 August 3, 1994 lb '� I�EcErvo a h Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. A U 6 ` 4 1994 City Engineer to City of Plymouth ,y 3400 Plymouth Boulevard S Plymouth, MN 55447 -1482 b Re: Bridlewood Farm 3rd Addition Improvements City Project No. 304 Status Report No. 18 Dear Mr. Faulkner: The following activities have transpired on the referenced project since our previous status report. Pursuant to inspection of utility access structures on the project, a punchlist was prepared and forwarded to the contractor in late June. To date, no corrective work has been done on the relevant items. Meanwhile, residential construction within the subdivision has continued. In the forthcoming month, the contractor may proceed with punchlist work. If circumstances permit, the concrete curb and gutter may be inspected for possible necessary repairs. Bituminous wearing course construction, which remains to be completed, is not expected to be done due to continuing activities by the developer on lots lying adjacent to the streets on the project. If there are any questions or comments regarding the above, please call me at 551 -2427. Sincerely, Eugenef L. Anderson, P.E. File: 42611.402 T/LB3No S.ela Quality through teamwork 0 APPROVE PAYMENTS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FROM 07/18/94 TO S/15/94 REPORT NO. 108 4 Schmidt Lake Road C.S. McCrossan Const., Inc. 213 6/29/94 6/30/94 465,767.41 11 Northwest Boulevard Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc. 205 7/7/94 7/8/94 114,022.69 4 Dunkirk Lane S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. 308 7/8/94 7/11/94 229,965.55 5 CSAH 24 /Medina Rd. - Phase I Latour Construction 031 7/11/94 7/11/94 15,667.54 4 Bridlewood Farms 3rd Addition Richard Knutson, Inc. 304 7/12/94 7/19/94 12,196.52 Revised 4 Fernbrook Lane Util. & St. Ryan Contracting, Inc. 907 7/ 13/94 7/14/94 60, 830.06 5 Deep Well No. 11 - Pumping Municipal Builders, Inc. 909 7/18/94 7/18/94 14, 959.36 Fac. i =apl6w DATE: August 10, 1994 TO: Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer FROM: p� Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage J SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL STATUS REPORT Erosion control efforts have continued this past month with four additional warning letters and two $100 penalties that were sent to developers for dirty streets. Attached is the updated street cleaning status report dated August 10 1994. The Bassett Creek Watershed conducted their inspections on July 13, 1994. Of the 53 active construction sites they visited, 25 were found to be in compliance with erosion control practices and 28 sites were found to be in violation. All violators have been notified to correct the existing problem and have been given a five day time frame in which corrective actions must be completed. attachment cc: Fred G. Moore 1994 STREET CLEANING PENALTIES Revised:8 /10/94 N v P WARNING 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 Menkueld or 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, 17 454 -4663 ext. 121 Fernbrook Woods 2nd Marve Anderson 881 -2661 Forster Preserve Tom Graham or Jake Enebak April, 1 May, 26 546 -8216 Golfview Estates Bernie Barr March, 30 July, 11 559 -0085 Greenwood Ponds Earl Fischer June, 29 473 -0706 N v P 1994 STREET CLEANING PENALTIES Revised: 8/10/94 N WARNING SVBDWISION 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 1 st Craig Scherber June, 14 June, 16 428 -8400 Holly Creek 2nd Craig Scherber July, 13 428 -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, 18 550 -1346 N 1994 STREET CLEANING PENALTIES Revised:8 /10/94 N Y WARNING SUBt1 S10N .. ]Terry CONTACT PERSON LETTER $100 $100 $200; $300 $300 Plymouth Oaks 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 492 -0767 Savannah Dave Henners 473 -1231 x69 Seven Ponds 5th,6th, &7th Add. Ted Hagen 572 -9455 Sugar Hills lst & 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 (plymouth creek heights) 544 -7333 N Y M-,Q.b DATE: AUGUST 11, 1994 TO: DWIGH OHNSON, CITY MANAGER FROM: TAMMY-WARD, DATA INSPECTION /CONTROL CLERK SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED REPORT FOR COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL /PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES WEEK OF AUGUST 3 THROUGH AUGUST 10, 1994 There were no building permits issued during this time period for the above permit types, Thanks! JULY, 1994 - NEW RESIDENT CARDS WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO PLYMOUTH? F ERE ARE YOU MOVING FROM? WHAT CITY DO YOU WORK IN? COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS Job /Employment OH St. Louis Park Close to family Bloomington, MN Minneapolis Job /Employment AZ Plymouth Family FL Retired Friends /Area CA Eagan Parks, Lakes, Shopping,Area St Louis Park St. Louis Park Safe neighborhood New Hope Bloomington Townhouse Development Golden Valley Golden Valley Trenton Ponds Bloomington Minneapolis Close to work /friends /family Hopkins Minnetonka H If -4',r JF Published Quarterly by the Hennepin Conservation District July /August 1994 Volume 5 Number 3 New District Manager TheHennepin Conservation District (HCD) Board of Supervisors hired Donald (Don) Wodek as District manager at their meeting on June 16,1994. Don joined the HCD on June 27,1994. Don is a native of Michigan and holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan, a M.A. in Biology from Northern Michigan University and a J.D. from the William Mitchell Col- lege of Law. ' i• a � Don comes to the HCD with over 18 years of experience in the environmental field and is an experi- enced environmental attorney. He serves on several county and city boards that address environmental and conservation issues. Don is looking forward to serving the Hennepin Conservation District and the residents of Hennepin County. e Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) 1994 Amendments The 1994 legislative session brought some changes to the Wetland Conservation Act. Some of these changes are listed below: Section 2: -Allows Type 6 wetlands to be enrolled in the Pemnanent Wetland Preserves Program. Section 3: -Allows a local government unit (LGU) to develop and implement a comprehensive wetland management plan as part of the local water plan. The plan must be approved by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). This comprehensive wetland plan could substitute for parts of the WCA Rule which prescribe the requirements for wetland replacements plans. BWSR will be providing additional guidance regarding the development and implementation of these plans. -Requires all state agencies to comply with the provisions of the WCA. Section 4: -Clarifies that existing roadways may be upgraded to current construction and safety stan- Summary continued on page 4 New District Engineer Ali Durgunoglu joined the Hennepin Conser- vation District staff as district engineer on May 30, 1994. Ali is originally from Turkey and received his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Middle East Technical University in Ankara. He moved to the United States in 1980 and received his Ph.D. in Hydrology from Purdue University. He has worked with the Illinois State Water Survey since 1985 on finding practical solutions to the state's water re- sources problems. H�o -W ':_ M 1- A"M IF Health Department Release Latest Fish Consumption Advisory .-T-he ,1994 Minnesota Fish* oiisumption Advisory (Advisory) was published in May by the Minnesota D6.artment of Ijealth (MD4). The. Advisory -1_ ists- selected.lakt-,5..tbroughout Minnesota where testing has been"opnducted for Mercury.IYtd PCBs. Hennepin County lakes that have been'Tested,,Lpg „hhown below. Differe#It fish species and sizes and their associated consumption guidelines are'Tist�ed.- =T�"gttidcj}nes indicate how often the.iski,naay be safely eaten. See page 4 of this newsletter f6r additional irnrolmation:cu� redut:Ing your health risk fFofn eati4 fish. Consult the Advisory for additibnal�clet,;ils and'inf at-iori'on out the stat. Copies,6T the' dvisoy !rnay -bp,obtaindfron), az245lak s tlzpugfi 047: "T CD also has some copies available fo?*disti7bution. aca MMESOTA FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY 1991 IAKES FISH SIZE (inches) LOCATION SPECIES S -15 1S -20 20 -2S 2S-30 30+ BUSH BUSHyin Ca, Northern Pike e e va �) Largcmouth Bass e Blucgill e Black Crappie e Black Bullhcad e Yellow Bullhead e CALHOUN aM�iaaeypoirl Walleye e Q Q Bluegill e White Sucker e HARRM a �r1 Wally` e Q Blucgill O Blade Crappie O White Sucker 8 Carp ❑ Merenry O e C e Vacation unlimited unlimited 1 mealtweek 1 mcaltyear Season unlimited 2 mealshveek 2 meals/month I mcalb,od h Annual unlimited 1 meallweek 1 meaVmonth do not eat The mercury advisory below is for young children and women of child- bearing age. Reminder: one meal is assumed to be 7 ounces of fish for a 130 pound person; 2 ounces for a 40 pound child. It is a good idea to eat smaller meals. Black Bullhead Mew O e O Vacation unlimited 1 meaVwk I meaVyear do not eat Season 2 meala/wk 2 mealshnonth h meal/month do not cat Annual I mealfwk 1 meaVmonth do not eat do not cat MINNESOTA FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY 1991 TAKES FISH SIZE (Inches) LOCATION SPECIES S -15 15-20 20-25 2S-M 30+ IANC (He= Northern Pike e e e e ) Izrgcmouth Bass e Black Crappie e Bluegill O Carp e O e e MEDICINE (Henny�lIn,, Ca, Northern Pike in Medreine ld,e) Black Crappie O C-P O B e 8 H,=ON I n a L. Northern Pike e e e e Deephaven) Walleye e e e C C-P 8 Blucgill O 1:1 8 All persons unlimited 1 meaVweck Black Bullhead ❑ Carp O B ❑ ❑ (HW BayA Orono) Northern Pike O e e e Walleye e e e Blucgill O Carp B ❑ ❑ B (Speer Northern Pike Q O e e horcw Walleye G O e e Bluegill 8 Yellow Bullhead ❑ Carp O ❑ e NOKOMIS 1H__ Walleye ❑ ❑ MgpoJir) Black Crappie 8 White Sucker ❑ C-P 8 PCBs 1:1 8 All persons unlimited 1 meaVweck 1 meallmonth do not eat Hennepin Conservation District 2 HCD Supervisors Election The Hennepin Conservation District (HCD) will have three of their five districts up for election in November. These districts are 1, 3 and 5 (see map below). District supervisors are conservation advocates who work with other local officials to encourage and support the implementation of conservation pro- grams and practices. The HCD is a special purpose, local unit of government and is one of 91 soil and water conserr vation districts in the state. Soil and water conserva- tion districts are a unique form of local government. These districts have no taxing or regulatory author- ity. The absence of these authorities requires that districts develop and implement their programs in conjunction with other governmental units or indi- viduals. The mission of the HCD is to promote the conservation of water, soil and related natural re- sources. The District promotes conservation by providing a local organization through which units of government and individuals may cooperate with each other and with federal, state and local agencies Hennepin Conservation District 7=_ =Iwg� regarding the protection and management of natural resources. The HCD provides technical assistance and information services to help conserve the water and soil resources of Hennepin County. The governing body of the HCD is an elected board of supervisors. There are five supervisors on the HCD Board. Supervisors establish conserva- tion policies and program priorities for District staff. The HCD has a staff of seven employees. The District allocates its assistance to local govern- ments and individuals according to the policies and priorities established by the District Board. The District Board of Supervisors directs Dis- trict staff in the preparation of an annual budget to support the programs established or requested by the District Board. The HCD Board reviews and revises the proposed budget and following Board approval, recommends the proposed budget to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners deter- mines the amount appropriated for District pur- poses. The term of office for supervisors is six years. Supervisor elections are county -wide. Each super- visor must live in a different district of the county to ensure that a majority of supervisors from a particu- lar area or municipality does not dominate the board. These districts are called nominating districts. Elec- tion contests are between candidates within the same nominating districts. The candidate receiving the most votes in each contest is elected to the District Board. All eligible voters in the county can vote their preference in each contest. Filing for district supervisor closes September 8, 1994. Interested persons can contact the HCD office at 544- 8572.e 3 A �— back fat f— side fat 4 belly fat Trim away the tatty areas shown above. Wisconsin Sea Grant • Remove the skin from filets or steaks. Organs and the skin are often high in fat and contaminants. • Trim off the fatty areas shown in black on the drawing. These include the belly fat, lateral line fatty areas, and the flesh along the top of the back. Studies show careful trimming can reduce PCBs by 50 percent in lake trout and 25 percent in Chinook and carp. • Cook the fish so the fat drips away. Broil, bake or grill fish and do not use the drippings. Poaching and deep -fat frying removes some contaminants, but discard the broth or oil. Pan frying removes few, if any, contaminants. e Sour=: 16LN Dcpartrncm of I ka1W,1VL\ Fish Consumptive Advisory May, 1994 Hennepin Conservation District 10801 Wayzata levard, #240 Minneto.pk3, Minnesota 305 (612) 544-857Z ,..... o I t7 3w. Summary continued from page 1 dards as long as wetland impacts are minimized and less than 0.5 acres. Section 6: -Eliminates the $75 processing fee limit and permits local governments to establish fee sched- ules to meet the costs of administration. Section 7 -9: -Provides for a streamlined application and decision notification process for small projects less than 10,000 square feet (approximately 1/4 acre). e Source: Rim Jaschkc, BWSR memo, May 24, 1994 MR. DWIGHT JOHNSON, MANAGER CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH MN 55447 'L.J Printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 10% post consumer waste using soy based ink. D . `-`1:3 b INTERFAITH OUTREACH & COMMUNITY PARTNERS ...people uniting to help people since 1979 110 Grand Ave. S. Wayzata, MN 55391 -1872 Tel. 473 -2436 From the Executive Director If the IOCP gardens alone were a measure of a season, you'd have to agree we've had a beaut so far. Lots of sun. Lots of color. Merciful rains and just enough humidity to remind us that it's summer, after all. Add to that the amaz- ing growth of possibility thinking for our community to be lifegiving. Throughout our community over summer, people of all ages and backgrounds have been in earnest conversation -- searching to- gether for ways to strengthen and support kids and families. How can each of us and all of us from where we live and learn and work and worship come together on a lifegiving agenda for kids and for families is perhaps the most critical question, the most critical conversa- tion a community can have. And we've got it...! July 1994 gi- Welcome to Susan Hawkinson On July 15 IOCP welcomed Susan Hawkinson to our staff as Family Services Program Manager. (Welcomed in spirit certainly, but there was no time for a party- -she came in and got to work, with hardly time for a cup of coffee.) Susan came to us from her position as Transitional Housing Director of Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis, and she brings the experience and heart of a seasoned family and children's program developer. She will head IOCP's newly developing program to provide an integrated program of support servicesfor families working on educational, employment, housing, and life improvement goals. Hooray for us! A former Wayzatan, Susan holds a B.A. degree in Urban Studies and Sociology from New to the conversation here at IOCP is North Park College, Chicago, 111. and has a wide background of experience in programs Susan Hawkinson. Susan has joined our working with and for children and youth. staff as Family Services Program Manager. Susan brings the wisdom and experience of She and her husband,the Rev. David Hawkinson, Pastoral Counselor of the Samaritan a seasoned nurturer of families and children Counseling Center, now live in New Brighton with their two sons, Karl, 15, and Erik, to her role. And we've got her...! 13. One of the family's favorite activities is sailing, and they spend summer weekends on their 30 -foot sailboat on Lake Superior. In spite of the many demands of her work, Hooray for us! Susan makes a special point of finding time for the family to do things together- - including a lot of time at Karl's sports events, and encouraging ( ?) Eric's interest in We welcome Susan. reptiles and exotic pets. Eric's pet snake ( "just a young one yet ") is lonely for a compan- ion, so the pet collection seems destined to grow. We welcome you ... to join the conversation With her days already so full, Susan has trouble finding time for gardening, bird - We thank the Wayzata Garden Club for their watching , and general outdoor activities that she enjoys, but the family manages to faithful tending ofour lovely gardens., work in nature hikes all year, and enjoy the variety that comes every dayliving in a family with teenagers. She is certainly an ideal person to direct IOCP's family program. 0 It Seems Like Summer Just Started, But it's Time to Think Back to School! Already It's true- -our wonderful summer can't last forever, and even though there is almost a month of vacation left, those lists of needed school supplies the teachers will soon hand out are hanging heavy over the heads of worried parents in our community. What should be a time of enthusiastic anticipation, for many families is simply a nightmare of costs- - costs for which there is no money in the budget. At a time when youngsters should be eagerly anticipating the new school year- -new clothes, new teachers, new classes, fresh supplies - -many are dreading the thought of returning to the classroom in outgrown clothes, shaggy hair, and lacking the supplies that "all the other kids" have. It's hard to learn when you are thinking about being laughed at for being "different "; self -con- fidence is the fast step to learning. M But this is a place where we can all help. The 1994 Back to School! Drive is now under way at IOCP -- gathering a stock of school supplies, clothing, backpacks and those miscellaneous tidbits that make a youngster feel truly "one of the gang," whether it is a new baseball cap or a bright ponytail holder. (New socks and underwear may not seem exciting to many youngsters, but to some it can bring a "down deep" confidence for a new school year. ) Barb Shimshock chairs the 1994 Back to School! committee, which includes Mary Karulak, Ruth Ruffin, Jane Olson, Heather Murch, Mary Olson, Sarah Huard, Stephanie Blott, and Judith Lund. The IOCP staff, with the help of school lists,has put together this list of needs- -you may think of others as you browse the school sales : 42 pencils, pens -crayons, markers. •tape Services, such as: -erasers* -sharpeners •mlers• -haircuts -colored pencils* -scissors* -compasses, protractors *eye exams .wide-ruled notebooks •3 -ring binder -red pencils -dental exams -wide-ruled paper -folders -•school glue* -heavy-duty backpacks* -pencil boxes* -Kleenex -solar & scientific calculators* -lunch boxes -underwear, socks -jeans -sweaters -sweatshirts, sweatpants -caps, mittens, jackets -tights -shoes -boots -gym shoes Old dress shirts to be used as painting aprons -combs •hairbows, headbands -curling irons -ponytail holders -ribbons •Styling gel -shampoo, conditioner -toothpaste, toothbrushes -deodorant *these items are quickly depleted Please bring your contributions to IOCP,110 Grand Ave, Wayzata, as soon as possible. Opening day is fast approaching; together we can make sure that every child in our community starts school looking good, feeling confident, and ready to learn. Starting August 15, the clothing shelf "Clothes To You" will be accepting clean and usable fall and winter clothing items. Spring and summer items can be donated again in March, 1995. (We have no storage space for out -of- season items.) "Clothes To You" accepts donations of good, clean used clothing, and also bed and bath linens, curtains, dishes, pots and pans, small appliances in good working order, working TVs, baby equipment (in good shape) and toys. We do not have space for larger furniture items. Donations may be brought in on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 to 4, and the first Saturday morning of each month from 9 to 12. (We will not be open Saturday in September because of the holiday) We truly appreciate all the wonderful things you bring us - -and so do all of our clients. We thank you for your support. =3b Let's Keep our Food Shelf Alive All Summer With The Summer In -Store Food Drive These lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer - -the time Minnesotans look forward to all winter - -when the livin' is easy - -these days lose some of their charm if you and your children go to bed hungry night after night. This traditional time of relaxed living is a time of added stress for parents who cannot find anything in an already overstretched budget to provide the extra groceries necessary to satisfy the needs of children home all day -- children not getting a hot lunch at school, and also needing the snacks necessary to meet the demands of growing bodies and outdoor exercise. And at the same time the food shelf contri- butions reach their low point of the F119 One of IOCP's biggest challenges is keeping the food shelf supplied dur- ing the summer months, when many regular contributers are out of town, activity in the churches slows down, , and the schools, some of our biggest contributers, are closed. The All School Food Fight in May did a wonderful job of stocking the shelves for the first part of the summer, but after distributing 16,507 pounds of food in May, and 15, 719 pounds in June, we need help to get our community through the rest of the summer. Appetites don't take a vacation, and being hungry is no fun at any time. The answer to the dilemma lies with all of us - -all of us who are grocery shopping during the summer -- supported by local supermar- kets. Erickson's New Market, Plymouth Cub, and two Rainbow Supermarkets, all in Plymouth, and Kenny's in Long Lake, are all supporting our summer food drive by providing space for barrels to receive food donations and put- ting up signs and giving out lists of needed foods. It's an easy way for you to help-Just buy a couple of extra items when you do your shopping, and drop them in the barrels on the way out. The bar- rels will be emptied regularly and the food brought directly to the food shelf. Kim Hile is chair of the Project Fullshelves committee, which includes Diana Nordlie, Jeff Sobel, RuthRuffm, DianeEbben, Sarah Kippling, Barb Gyrna, Julie Montiforte, Phyllis Foreman, Chris Faust,and Veda Swanton (helped by the young people in the accompanying picture.) When you do your grocery shopping, this week add your "drop in the bucket" for the foodshelf- -it's the way we can keep our commu- nity from going to bed hungry this summer! Special Thanks for Special Gifts One of the best parts of our program involves the young people who give their time and talents- -and smiles and laughter - -to IOCP. Each trimester students from the YES (Youth Extending Service) program at Wayzata High choose IOCP for their service. (L to R) Jennie Jensen, Bethany Koppin, Pam Watts and Shari Leeds joined us spring trimester - -we love not only the work they did, but the chance to become friends. We seriously miss you! Megan Berg also served a 6 -week intern- ship at IOCP this spring, as part of her program at Breck School. Megan's ex- periences even included attending 7:00 a.m. committee meetings, to learn what really makes this place run. We only hope these people enjoyed being here half as much as we enjoyed having them! High schoolers are by no means the only young people who make valuable contributions to IOCP - -we have many thoughtful and creative offerings from youth of all ages. This group repre- sented Blake Schools, presenting the gifts and party items the students col- lected for our Birthday Shelf. Getting Our Message Out You may have already seen this display board of information about IOCP which is carrying our message into the community - -if not, you will soon - -and this is just the half of it. The entire display consists of two sections of four panels each which can be put together in a number of different ways to fit the space and the audience. The information on the screen can be changed to include current information and pictures - -and the whole thing folds down into two easy -to -carry cases, so it can easily be taken to churches,businesses, or anyplace where people gather. Reserve it now for your church or business place! Current Volunte Back- to-School Program People to staff the Back to School! room on Mondays (9- 12:30), Wednesdays (9 -12:30 and 4 -6:30) and Fridays (I to 4) from Aug. 22 through Sept. 12 Holiday Program Chairpersons 2 -3 individuals needed to coordinate overall production and adopt -a- family program; chairs for each of the various sub- committees. August -- mid -January 'Bb Sunset Hill Students CARE The CARE Club students at Sunset Hill Elementary School orga- nized the annual Food Fight food drive at their school in May, making announcements, putting up posters, and collecting and sorting the food items. Over 781 food items were collected and delivered to IOCP. Way to go, Sunset! er Opportunities James J. Hill Day Parade Families are the focus - -and we want to dazzle the community with our parade entry. We want the world to know about our volunteers - won't you be part of the parade with us? (If you would like to help organize it, all the better.) September 11 Play Yard Supervisors Youths and/or adults to supervise children in the play yard during food and clothing hours. June - August Call Susan F. at 473 -2436 for additional information In Loving Memory Interfaith receives many memorial gifts, honoring mem- bers of our community. We are grateful for the love and concern that prompts friends and family to remember loved ones in this most meaningful way. In May , June and July we received memorials to: Gene Hadler Imogene Rogers Donald Hunt Helen Jardine Lil Rohlfsen Eleanor Perry KarenFischer We give thanks for these thoughtful gifts. May & June 1994 Usage Report May Assists $ Spent Food 552 2,012 Housing 43 12,579 Utilities 14 1,153 Transportation 84 3,302 Medical 7 322 Clothing 1 15 Other/Misc 25 716 Advocacy /Referral 29 NA Clothes toYou 802 NA Rides Given 254 NA Total 20,099 Lbs. Food 16,507 New Clients 23 Volunteer Hours 1,647 June Assists $ Spent 536 1,916 40 14,570 19 1,373 94 3,289 14 2,226 1 0 29 1,509 35 NA 992 NA 242 NA 15,719 22 1,618 24,883 �'- -'-,8 - - --� I. . . . . . . . . . _1 S & S PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC. July 27, 1994 Mayor Joy Tierney 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: 400 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 200 Northbrook, Illinois 60062 Telephone (708) 291 -1616 Fax (708) 291 -1758 I am writing to make you aware of a new annual event in Plymouth and to respectfully request a proclamation of recognition and support from the Mayor's office on behalf of your Plymouth Precision Tune car care center. The month of September will be STOP THE VIOLENCE AND SAVE OUR KIDS Month, starting in 1994. This event will be sponsored every year and is recognized by Chase's Annual Events. Precision Tune, Inc., North America's largest franchisor of automotive tune -up and car care centers, is sponsoring this event. The purpose is to channel a nationwide effort to tackle the problems plaguing our youth such as drugs, gangs, crime, violence and vandalism, and to challenge others to take part in turning around young lives. The youth of Plymouth and the nation as a whole battle daily with such temptations -- if not with the consequences. America's youngsters lead the world in terms of drug abuse, gang membership, crime and violence. Statistics show that drug abuse and pregnancy among the youth of America is the highest anywhere in the developed world, and crime in the age bracket of 0 to 9 years is increasing at a rate of 22% and in ages 10 to 14, 31%. The statistics mount ominously year after year, straining today's resources, threatening tomorrow's promise. If local and state leaders unite, it is our hope that this process can be reversed. If I can provide you with any further information, please give me a call at 708/291 -1616 (ext. 230). Otherwise, I'll look forward to receiving word of your support and a copy of the proclamation in the mail. If it would be easier, you can also fax me at 708/291 -1758. I have enclosed a proclamation issued by Kansas Governor Joan Finney for your review. I appreciate your support of this worthy observation. Respectfully, Tracy Pritts Account Executive TP:cs/Enclosure CHICAGO • SAN MATEO • LOS ANGELES PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, our governments, both locally and nationally, must commit themselves to protect the quality of life of our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is essential that the community rise up and positively address the causes of the gang and drug crisis of the 1990's; and WHEREAS, the young people of Plymouth are in many ways like their peers across the nation. They stand at a crossroad in their lives, confronted by critical decisions that will affect their future and ours. The young people of Plymouth are looking to adults to be positive role models who will help them make the right decisions; and WHEREAS, our youth are continuously faced with complicated challenges that will likely affect the rest of their lives; and WHEREAS, statistics show that drug abuse and pregnancy among the youth of America is the highest anywhere in the developed world and crime in the age bracket of 0 to 9 years is increasing at a rate of 22% and in ages 10 to 14, 31 %; and WHEREAS, PRECISION TUNE AUTOMOTIVE, INC. has demonstrated ongoing support of our youth. Now, therefore, I do hereby proclaim September, 1994 as STOP THE VIOLENCE AND SAVE OUR KIDS MONTH Joycelyn H. Tierney Mayor We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 AH1111cota �5. 11fik►t1J Unug(jtccq of tljc 0111ccicalt Ikebo[utioll Gretchen Wilhelm Constitution Week Chairman 3925 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN Aug. 1, 1994 The Honorable Joy Tierney .Mayor of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, tiIN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: '�.Llb I Constitution Week is September 17 - 23. tlould you please proclaim it in the City of Plymouth this year? Enclosed is a sample Proclamation which you may wish to use. I would like to display it at Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High along with those of other mayors of the school district during Constitution Week. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is emphasising BELLS ACROSS A4IERICA this year. This involves the ringing of community bells at 4:00 pm on September 17, the time and date of the original signing of the Constitution in 1797. This tribute was begun by the Commission on the Becentennial of the United States Constitution in 1991. September 17 of this year is on a Saturday. Is there some way your office can promote bells ringing throughout the city of Plymouth at that time? I am aware that you are very busy. consideration you give this letter. Sincerely yours, Miss Gretchen Mthelm I thank you for whatever MAO rY OF PLYMOUTR PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers, in order to secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posterity, did ordain and establish a Constitution for the United States of America; and WHEREAS, it is of the greatest importance that all citizens fully understand the provisions and principles contained in the Constitution in order to support, preserve, and defend it against all enemies; and WHEREAS, the two hundred seventh anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution provides an historic opportunity for all Americans to realized the achievements of the Framers of the Constitution and the rights, privileges, and responsibilities it affords, and WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to American citizens, whether by birth or naturalization, should be celebrated by appropriate ceremonies and activities during Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States of America in accordance with Public Law 915, I, Joycelyn H. Tierney, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Plymouth, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 - 23 as CONSTITUTION WEEK in the City of Plymouth, and urge all our citizens to reflect during that week on the many benefits of our Federal Constitution and American citizenship. Joycelyn H. Tierney Mayor We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 HARBOR LANE COLLABORATIVE JULY 14, 1994 t: PARTICIPANTS: La Donna Hoy, Colleen Simpson, Carol Vanelli, Bev Coyne, Colleen Smith, Joyce Heyer, Jo Duncanson, Mary Bisek, Jo Buchanan, Susan Fetterer DISCUSSION: How can greater participation in the Residents' Council be encouraged? * through the development and maintenance of relationships between current council partici- pants and inactive residents * information sharing through informal discussion among residents and distribution of flyers * use the Resident Council meeting format to inform about upcoming events and activities in the larger community NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Plans for this first -time Harbor Lane social event for residents will be planned byresidents. Ideas for the AUGUST 2, 1994 include: rice cream social event Mire /police demonstrations ,.—volunteers will be drafted to assist with planning management will pay for ice cream ✓ flyers: Colleen Smith, Genelle, and JoEllen will provide info to Joyce; JoEllen will dupli- cate and distribute FOCUS GROUP REVIEW: What do we do with the information gath- ered? How can concerns be addressed in a practical way (a particular emphasis on safety and environmental issues was raised by residents)? It was suggested that an opportunity for greater participation in the Residents' Council will be provided by the ice cream social -- those active can recruit and inform that evening. Comments from the facilitators and recorders included that alot of information was discussed in a short time; participants appreciated the opportunity to meet; good information was gathered; comments about living at Harbor Lane were positive and constructive; there was a need expressed for celebrating diver- sity rather than fearing it. CITY OF PLYMOUTH PARK AND REC: Mary Bisek commented that there has been zero attendance at the two Friday programs at Plymouth Creek Park. Publicity and the five block walk may be factors. The program is scheduled through the first week of August. City of Plymouth Department of Public Works 14900 23rd Avenue North Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Department of Public WOrk3: -4qi 11110 57th Ave,N Plymouth, Mn. 55442 August 1, 1994 I am writing as a concerned resident of the Deerhaven Townhip"G at the Intersection of Hass Lake Road and Zachary Lane. lily residence borders a Plymouth pathway that is filled with mud and debris. The hillside on the east of the pathway is overgrown with weeds and is very unsightly. Both' pathway and hillside have been In this condition for more than three years. I realize the construction on Bass Lake Road is near completion, so I especially am concerned that the work needed on the pathway and the hillside not be overlooked or neralected. if this is a part of the project, what is the timeline? If not, whom should I contact? Plymouth is certainly to be congratulated on its beautiful pathway system and the adjoining areas overall. However, I would ilke to see appropriate steps taken to remedy the terrible condition of this pathway and hillside. I would like to see the pathway elevatea and resurfaced to prevent the flooding and the mud buildup. Perhaps adequate drainage should be added. To beautify the hillside I request removing the weeds and sodding or seeding with grass. Thank you for your prompt attention to my concern. Please inform me of the actions you will take. Other residents ,loin me in this concern. Sincerely, . Virginia Davis 557-7176 � -q A � its- i �a o u��uo�� I� raw -&rDm h�a* V'D F-CGOdm-G V VS�)N T sp�o�C�� - �.svr,��j a.�c� sn .� � Y\Q urn wzjl �� s�,� �.� �. �ap�p o} �, S,�T anw� o} -OAQPD-fs UOAO hw F �so 1 .UO ��n }!S �ua�o�n Fi1C�� -say.� �o u � � t�!I �}�� bbl` •��1 u� ar+,� �ni� o� �.ut� T �i�r� .mcFi �o uol �i @q �uq1 - T uTW OZIW f7 ry -m- Lkemw �jis�er to orb, l ic�.n� m� derv. ue-) rave, uen 11 do�r� Ci- � c� Sul �v�vS �ucnedrn CT ani (�A(Y�-2d 0, (EA 'i ra�( U M\l 0(�Un (W),ki to 6ff)WE) �in Sin�lo �iv�� t � p s �ls WP-T' 1%n��u So much , ml t� sz g� � � as gb� 0.1o�;�teep w e've n� r. 08/09/94 07:54 J F VOCHO CO 4 5505060 PAUL S. VOLSTAD ubenedArbkaocwetan E4,0W To Prachm Wa® T" kwnw Reverure Sw-o* SUITE 200.12905 HIGHWAY 55 • PLYMOUnHI, MINNESOTA 55441 • PHONE: (612) 553 -1575 August 4,1994 Mayor Joy Tierney city of Plymouth 3404 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth,Mn. 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney, NO.984 P002 11-3 since my last letter to you Hennepin County has started to construct a flashing signal on county road 6 near highway 55. This signal is to alert drivers on county road 6 of a crosswalk between 12805.3Lighway 55 and the carlson main building. In checking into this matter with the signal department of Hennepin County I was told that Fred Moore approved the installation upon request of Carlson Co. • In checking with Fred Moore he told me that he had a letter from Carlson Co. requesting the signal. The reason given in the letter was that the employees of Carlson Co. at 12805 Highway 55 needed to go back and forth to the Carlson building during the day and to use the restaurant at the main building. I advised Fred Moore that no Carlson employees are in 12805 Highway 55 and have not been in that building for a year. No plans are being made to have Carlson employees in that building. The building was converted from single corporate use in an industrial zone to rental office space without council approval. I asked Fred Moore for a copy of the request but he refused to furnish me a copy. This is another LIE by Carlson employees. How long can this continue. Does County road 6 need another sign to create more traffic problems. Does Carlson Co. control the city council? Please 4°p yo, "sincerely 5 rf T O N Y 10 ICI C (D M P A N Y Mayor Joy Tierney and City Council Members City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN Dear Mayor Tierney and Council Members: MAG)ra- August 8, 1994 On August 1, 1994 the City Council tabled consideration of the Preliminary Plat for "Shores of Kreatz Lake" to allow time for research into the history of public road . access to the site related to previous plats. Public Works Director Moore contended that the current owner of the majority of the area proposed to be platted repeatedly opposed extension of public right of way to his site boundary during consideration of the 4 plats that now surround the site. In the short time since the August 1 meeting we have not been able to conclude our research on this matter, nor on the question of a firm basis for a maximum length for cul -de -sac streets. We respectfully request this agenda time be continued to the City Council meeting of August 29 to allow both your staff and ourselves to complete the necessary research regarding the issues that have been raised. Sincerely yours, iydon`D velopinein afar ri � ll � Cha s . Dillerud Director of Land Development 4100 BERKSHIRE LANE • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55446• (612) 559 -0251 FAX (612) 559 -1258 SPRINGSTED PUBLIC FINANCE ADVISORS Home Office 85 East Seventh Place Suite 100 Saint Paul, MN 55101 -2143 (612) 223 -3000 Fax: (612) 223 -3002 August 8, 1994 120 South Sixth Street Suite 2507 Minneapolis, MN 55402 -1800 (612) 333 -9177 Fax: (612) 349 -5230 16655 West Bluemound Road Suite 290 Brookfield, WI 53005 -5935 (414) 782 -8222 Fax: (414) 782 -2904 6800 College Boulevard Suite 600 Overland Park, KS 66211 -1533 (913) 345 -8062 Fax: (913) 345 -1770 Dear Mr. Johnson: We wish to advise the City that our employee, Luther Fjelstad, has taken a leave -of- absence from Springsted to be the Interim Superintendent at the Wayzata School District. It is our intent to avoid any conflict of interest and have reached this approach based on advice of the District's legal counsel, as well as our own. Mr. Fjelstad will completely disassociate himself from any Wayzata School Board action involving capital finance relationships with Springsted, as well as any relevant actions involving other clients of Springsted doing business with the District. It is expected that his interim position will end during the first part of the fourth quarter of 1994. Mr. Fjelstad will also disassociate himself from all activities at Springsted during his leave -of- absence. We have verbally communicated this situation to Mr. Dale Hahn, City Finance Director, on Thursday, August 4, 1994; the first date of receiving definitive legal counsel direction and concurrence by the District, Mr. Fjelstad and Springsted. Our highest priority is to preserve the absence of any factual or perceptual conflicts of interest on the part of Springsted. We invite the City to contact us should you have any questions or concerns relating to this situation. Respectfully, David N. MacGillivray Director of Project Management /Principal DNM /pgp cc: Mr. Howard Casmey, Chairperson, Wayzata School Board Mr. Luther Fjelstad, Interim Superintendent 1850 K Street NW Suite 215 Mr. er Dwight Johnson, Manager g g Washington, DC 20006 -2200 Plymouth City Hall (202) 466 -3344 Fax: (202) 2231362 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 -1482 Re: Notice of our Employee, Luther Fjelstad, Serving as Interim Superintendent for Wayzata School District Dear Mr. Johnson: We wish to advise the City that our employee, Luther Fjelstad, has taken a leave -of- absence from Springsted to be the Interim Superintendent at the Wayzata School District. It is our intent to avoid any conflict of interest and have reached this approach based on advice of the District's legal counsel, as well as our own. Mr. Fjelstad will completely disassociate himself from any Wayzata School Board action involving capital finance relationships with Springsted, as well as any relevant actions involving other clients of Springsted doing business with the District. It is expected that his interim position will end during the first part of the fourth quarter of 1994. Mr. Fjelstad will also disassociate himself from all activities at Springsted during his leave -of- absence. We have verbally communicated this situation to Mr. Dale Hahn, City Finance Director, on Thursday, August 4, 1994; the first date of receiving definitive legal counsel direction and concurrence by the District, Mr. Fjelstad and Springsted. Our highest priority is to preserve the absence of any factual or perceptual conflicts of interest on the part of Springsted. We invite the City to contact us should you have any questions or concerns relating to this situation. Respectfully, David N. MacGillivray Director of Project Management /Principal DNM /pgp cc: Mr. Howard Casmey, Chairperson, Wayzata School Board Mr. Luther Fjelstad, Interim Superintendent August 8, 1994 CITY OF PLYMOUTH- Ms. Barbara Powell 18810 8th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: FERNDALE ROAD Dear Barbara: As you are aware, no work has begun on any improvements or upgrading to Ferndale Road from County Road 6 to Highway 12. The delays in any improvements are caused by lack of funding on behalf of the cities of Orono and Wayzata. You may not be aware but Ferndale Road is the boundary between Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata. From the southerly line of the Ferndale Addition northerly to County Road 6 it is the boundary between Plymouth and Orono; from Ferndale Addition southerly to Highway 12 it is the boundary between Wayzata and Orono. The cities have proposed an improvement project which would be funded from moneys received from the State of Minnesota (Municipal State Aid Funds). Only cities with a population larger than 5,000 are eligible for these funds and therefore Wayzata does not receive any of these funds. For this reason Orono and Wayzata have been considering a municipal boundary change at the southerly end to place all of the road within the City of Orono and therefore eligible for State Funds. The City of Plymouth placed our portion of the roadway on the State Aid System several years ago and have been awaiting the change in jurisdiction from the other two cities. It is my understanding that the change in jurisdiction between Orono and Wayzata has been complicated by other discussions with the cities on other boundary changes unrelated to this road. The Mayor of Plymouth sent a letter to the Mayors of the other communities a few months ago encouraging them to resolve their differences in order that the Ferndale Road improvement project could be undertaken. In order that Plymouth can encourage the project, the City Manager of Plymouth will be meeting with the managers of the other two communities to see if there is anything that Plymouth can do to move the project forward. We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 �Lk ; Ms. Barbara Powell August 8, 1994 Page Two As I previously stated, Plymouth has been ready to move forward on the project for several years. Plymouth cannot justify to the citizens and tax payers of Plymouth to pay the entire cost of the necessary roadway improvements since over half of the road _ is not within our community. It is for this reason we have been working for a solution with the other two communities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager muki DATE: August 8, 1994 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore Director of Public Works SUBJECT: HIGHWAY 55 AND COUNTY ROAD 61 (NORTHWEST BOULEVARD /XENIUM LANE) INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 210 Last week I received a telephone call from Tim Johnson, the project manager for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on the improvement project on Highway 55 at its intersection with County Road 61. The main purpose of this project is to provide additional lanes for both through traffic and left turning traffic on Highway 55 at this major intersection. Mr. Johnson informed me that they had received bids on this project on July 22 and the bids were 32 % above the estimate. Because of this increased cost, MnDOT will not be awarding a contract based upon these bids, but will rebid the project this December. The construction would then take place between April 15 and July 15, 1995. 3. Arc. August 8, 1994 CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ Mr. Norman R. Severson 10725 45th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55442 = SUBJECT: _GRADING PRIME BUII.DERS, INC. TOWNHOMES (93091) Dear Norm: Thank you for your telephone call on Monday, July 25 stating that the developer had finally graded the drainage swale adjacent to your property in accordance with the plans. After your call earlier in the day on Monday I again contacted the developer that the work had been done incorrectly and he got the contractor back on the site and was able to do the work properly yet that day. I inspected the. work later that week and it appears the swale is graded properly towards the westerly part of the project, but additional work needs to be done at the easterly building in order to assure that the water will stay on the property all the way to Trenton Lane. I have informed the developer of this additional work and that we will need a statement from his engineer that all of the work has been performed properly. I believe we have discussed all of the items which you raised in your May 10 and July 18 letters to the Plymouth City Council, but in order that you can have a formal written response, I am also responding in this letter to each one of those items. The answers to your questions are as follows: 1. Why is Plat for Plymouth Green Villas built different than Plans approved by the City Council? I have consulted with the Building Division and other members of the Engineering staff and no one is aware of any differences between the approved plans and what is being constructed. If you have any specific areas which you believe are not being constructed in accordance with the plans, would you please provide them to me and I will have each area reviewed. We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 =- %womw Mr. Norman R. Severson August 8, 1994 Page Two 2. Why is the water and mud silt running down the bank from this property onto our yards when plans said to "construct Swale to prevent any flow of water to the north ?" Until approximately two weeks ago the developer had not constructed the swale properly, although siltation fence has been installed along the property line since the beginning of the project. At various times the siltation fence required repair by the contractor. There has been only a minor amount of silt which has come onto the adjacent properties and I believe a majority of this came from the area that was disturbed on the adjacent properties for the watermain connection. There is no question that water has flowed north from the lack of a proper drainage swale. 3. Why let the Builder push dirt over silt fence 25' x 75' wide and never repair or fix silt fence that he has pushed over or has fallen down? The dirt was pushed over the siltation fence without the knowledge of the City. After you informed us of this, the developer repaired the siltation fences. The City has also required the fences to be repaired on several occasions throughout the project. 4. What is going to happen when the Builder dumps dirt against silt fence or over it and then when it rains mud and water will cover our yards? The City and Builder will then have to remove and replace all damaged sod. To my knowledge no sod has been damaged on the adjacent properties except for the area of the watermain connection. The developer is required to restore this area to its previous condition. 5. Why does the City have to wait till the Project is complete to get the Builder to build swale so we don't have to live with the mess all summer and even next year? The City does not have to wait for the project to be complete to get the swale constructed. As you are aware for the most part, it has been completed at this time. Also during the initial grading phase of the project, the swale was created. As the builder began constructing each individual buildings and as a lack of attention to where the dirt was placed when they excavated for the foundations the swale was filled. S %Wmra. Mr. Norman R. Severson August 8, 1994 Page Three 6. Why isn't the City going to figure the amount of rain running off the roofs and ground towards the North in a 500 year rain (Per City Engineer) and make drainage swale accordingly? The City will not figure the amount of water that the swale is required to carry. The City will be requiring a letter from the professional engineer for the developer stating that the swale has been constructed in accordance with his design which states that it is to prevent any water from going north. 7. Why has nothing been done on all of the above since my first conversation with Fred Moore on 11/19/93 and dozens of other phone calls to the City? On numerous occasions since November of 1993 the developer was contacted to get things done correctly. Although the developer.would make corrections, shortly thereafter they would damage the work which they had previously performed. 8. If the City can't enforce the Erosion Control Policy as Fred Moore said, then the City should pass something that can be enforced. ' As we have discussed, it is very difficult to enforce all provisions of the Erosion Control Policy in a very timely manner. Some provisions would require court action to get compliance. Also, the City Attorney has stated that if there is no building code violation, enforcement cannot be done through the building code. At the present time the State Building Code does not contain provisions for erosion control although it is my understanding that this is being considered. We are. also reviewing our policy for amendments to get faster compliance. 9. Hasn't anyone heard "AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POND OF CURE? I completely agree with this statement, but the City cannot apply this to a builder or developer in anticipation of what may or may not happen. As you are aware, siltation fences and the drainage swale was required as part of the plan approval with the first operation these were installed. Z yam. Mr. Norman R. Severson August 8, 1994 Page Four 10. Has the City billed the Builder for cleaning streets after him? Yes, the City has billed the developer for street cleaning. In April the developer was given their one warning provided for in the policy. The developer was assessed a penalty in both June and July for not keeping the streets clean. Hopefully the developer will not again fill the drainage swale which they have constructed. We will continue to monitor the developer and before occupancies are issued for the other two buildings adjacent to the north property line, their engineer will have to certify that the swale has been constructed properly. If you have any additional questions or notice work again being done by the developer to damage the drainage swale, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Mayor and City Council August 8, 1994 q0 bcavoF PLYMOUTFF Mr. C. W. Anderson Director of Public Works CP RAIL SYSTEM _ 105 South 5th St. Box 530 Minneapolis, MN 55440 SUBJECT: GRADE CROSSING WARNING DEVICES PINEVIEW LANE - PLYMOUTH, MN YOUR FILE NO. X- PAY - 011 -13 -R CITY PROJECT NO. 935 Dear Mr. Anderson: Over the past several weeks I have been trying to contact you concerning the installation of the additional warning control device at Pineview Lane for the CP Rail Crossing. I understand that because of the strike conditions it has been very difficult to contact you or other members of the railroad. I have not received any formal correspondence confirming that the additional railroad crossing devices will be completed by October 15, 1994 as you have committed to the Mayor of Plymouth at a meeting held January 10. Please let me know immediately either by letter or telephone, 550 -5080, (voice mail is available if I am out of the office) that this schedule is still accurate. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Mayor and City Council D. J. Hansen, Division Manager Hartland Division Suite 17 1997 Sloan Place St. Paul, MN 55117 We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 August 8, 1994 Mr. George F. Wilson 430 Zinnia Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: SEAL COATING Dear Mr. Wilson: CITY OF PLYMOUTI+ The seal coating which took place in your neighborhood last year has not performed up to expectations. For this reason, no seal coating is being undertaken in 1994 by the City until the specifications as prepared by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and used by cities throughout the state are reviewed and revised. The Department of Transportation has been analyzing their specifications and will be doing experimental work with six cities this summer to provide necessary revisions. Since the work last year was performed by our contractor in accordance with the specifications, we cannot hold them accountable for what happened. The specifications have not been revised by the state in over 20 years. During the last few years there have been changes in the oil which is supplied for seal coating along with the rock aggregate. The state has not kept current with the changed products. Seal coating is a very cost effective method to prolong the life of a city street before other major resurfacing or reconstruction has to be performed. In order for a seal coat to be effective, it cannot perform as during 1993. After the new specifications are received, we will again propose seal coating to extend the life of city streets. I apologize for any inconvenience which you may.. have experienced because of the work in your area in 1993. As you stated, the streets have been swept over five times in order to reduce the inconvenience. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Mayor and City Council Tom Vetsch, Public Works Superintendent Nick Granath, Ward 3 Coulcilmember 2600 Oakview Lane tthh MMNN SS aa We Listen • We Solve We Care P��NC1''i�T�UT AMIEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 August 8, 1994 Katherine A. Mattes, Sr. Asset Manager The Estate of James Campbell 425 California St. Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94104 SUBJECT: WEEDS IN MEDIANS Dear Ms. Mattes: ,CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ =- %kia I am responding to your letter of June 30, 1994 to Mayor Joy Tierney concerning weeds within some of the median areas on Carlson Parkway adjacent to the property which you manage for the owner. The City does remove weeds along with our spring street cleaning program throughout the City. Because of other high priority items during the summer months, we are unable to spend a great deal of time on removal of weeds from the medians until again in either late fall or the following spring. There are times when work of a maintenance crew is interrupted because of weather conditions. I am requesting that the street supervisor use the removal of weeds from medians as a fill in the project during the summer months when the priority assigned work cannot be undertaken. The Public Works Department provides services to our citizens and businesses in accordance with the general policies as established by the City Council. As you are aware, the City Council has to consider the rate of taxes when establishing policies for service levels for not only Public Works, but Police, Fire, Parks, and other operations throughout the City. All operations and priorities along with their cost, are considered when establishing the service levels. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Mayor and City Council Tom Vetsch, Public Works Superintendent Roger Wenner, Street Supervisor We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 _;X10 CITY OF PLYmOUTFF August 8, 1994 Darren Nolan Abrams 330 Wedgewood Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Dear Darren, Congratulations on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout! This is a significant accomplishment, one of which you can be proud for a lifetime. I know how much hard work and dedication is required to achieve Eagle Scout status, and my hat is off to both you and your parents. My best wishes to you for continued success. Plymouth is proud of you and your achievements. Sincerely J Joy Tierney Mayor of Plymouth cc: City Council We Listen • We Solve • We Care . 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 CITY OF PLYMOUTR August 11, 1994 Patricia Joslin Principal Oakwood Elementary School 17340 County Road 6 Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Ms. Joslin, w The Plymouth City Council joins me in extending congratulations to the faculty, students, and parents of Oakwood Elementary School on receiving an award from the Minnesota Academic Excellelce Foundation. Undoubtedly the self - assessment undertaken by Oakwood was challenging, and the results clearly merited the Commissioher's Award. The award further demonstrates that achieving academic excellence requires the hard work and energy of an entire school community. Once again, congratulations! We are proud to have such an award - winning school in Plymouth. Sincerely, Joy Tierney Mayor of Plymouth cc: City Council We Listen We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550 -5000 08/09/94 11:37 MACKALL CROUNSE MOORE 4 6125505060 NO.547 P002/004 MINNESOTA ACADEMIC F;3 EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION 4 Public- Private Partnership recognizing and promoting ocodemlc excellence In Minnesota's schools and communities. July 19, 1994 Mayor Tierney Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney, On August 17, (Oakwood Elementary School) will be receiving the new 1994 Partners for Quality Commissioner's Award from Commissioner of Education, Linda Powell. We hope that you will join us in honoring them at an Award Ceremony and Reception at the Radisson Hotel South in Bloomington. The Commissioner's Award is being presented to education sites who have completed a self - assessement of their institution based on the criteria set forth by the Minnesota Quality Award. Each site has completed a two year training sequence presented by the Partners for Quality Education Initiative and its partners, the Minnesota Council for Quality, Alexandria Technical College and the Carlson School of Management. Enclosed is your invitation to the event. Please RSVP as indicated.. We look forward to seeing you at the ceremony. Si rely, Tom Trant Lee Haugee Director, Partners for Quality Project Coordinator 971 Capitol Square Building • 550 Cedar Street • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 . 612 - 297 -1875 • FAX 612 -296 -5846 :eld Office - 3335 West Saint Germoin . Suite 106 - P.O. Box 1576 • Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56302 -1576 • 612 - 255-3708 08/09/94 11:37 MACKALL CROUNSE MOORE -3 6125505060 Please join us as we honor 1993 -94 Partners for Quality Education Teams and Business Partners Big Lake School District Byron Public Schools Chaska Public Schools Como Park High School Dowling Environmental Lrng, Ctr Edina Public Schools Highland Park High School Hubert Olson Elem, School Inver Grove Hgts, Schools Kelliher Public Schools Lourdes School. Rochester Mllaca Public Schools MN Assoc. of School Admin. Oak Grove Intermediate -- Osseo Public Schools Princeton High School Shakopee Public Schools Sweeney Elementary School NO.547 P004/004 =-tee Blue Earth High School Burnsville- Eagan - Savage Schools Centennial School, Circle Pines Discovery Mlddlle School. Alexandria Clearview Elementary School Cleveland Quality School Convent of the Visitation Delano School Dlstrlat Duluth Public Schools Eden Prairie Public Schools Farlboult Public Schools Herman- Norcross Community School Hills- Beaver Creek Schools Hlncldey /Rnlayson Schools Hudson Schools Hutchinson Public Schools Irondole High School Kasson- Montory lle Public Schools LeSueur•Henderson Schools Longfellow Humanities Magnet Mankato East High School McGregor Public Schools Mpis Community EducQtlon Mpls. Finance and Operatlons Nelle Shean Elementary North Branch Public Schools Oakwood Elementary School Ortonvllle Public Schools Pine Island Public Schools —Plymouth Middle School Richfield Public Schools Rosemount Community Education South Central Ed. DlsMct Staples Public Schools Taylors Falls Elementary School West Central Area Schools White Bear Lake Public Schools Recipients of the New 1994 partners for Quality Commissioner's Award Chaska Public Schools Clearvlew Elementary School. St. Cloud Cleveland Quality School, St. Paul Eden Pralrle Public Schools Irondole High School, MoundsMew Kasson- Mantorville Public Schools Mllaco Public Schools Minneapolis Finance and Operations MN Assoclafton of School Administrators _ Oakwood Elementary School. Wayzata 1994 Minnesota Quality Award Education Applicants Alexandria Technical Colnege Eden Prairie Public Schools Oakwood Elementary School University of Minnesota - Duluth Presentations by Invited Guests Governor Arne Carlson Lt, Governor Joanell Dyrstad Commissioner Undo Powell Kent Levine, Oakwood Elementary School Gerald McCoy, Eden Pralrle Public Schools Please RSVP by August 10 612- 247 -1875 z "% CITY OF PLYMOUTH NOTICE OF VACANCY ON PLYMOUTH CHARTER COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy on the Plymouth Charter Commission. This appointment will be made by the Chief Judge of the Fourth Judicial District Court. Interested Plymouth residents should submit a letter of interest to: Kevin S. Burke, Chief Judge Fourth Judicial District Court Hennepin County Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 Applications will be received through September 15, 1994. Applicants must reside in the City of Plymouth. Please call me at 550 -5014 if you have any questions. Laurie F. Ahrens City Clerk