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JUNE 169 1994
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JUNE:
JUNE 20 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
TOPIC:
Review of annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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JUNE 30 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON
STATE AUDITOR'S REPORT
Public Safety Library
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2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JULY:
JULY 11 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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JULY 18 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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3. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH -- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
June 16, 1994
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5. NORTHWEST COMMUNITY T.V. - NEWS MEDIA SESSION -- THURSDAY,
JUNE 23. Northwest Community Television is hosting a 3 -hour training session for
elected officials and city staff entitled, "Preparing For and Dealing with the News Media."
The session to be held in the Crystal City Hall Council Chambers, 4141 Douglas Drive
starts at 2:00 p.m.. A repeat evening session will begin at 6:30 p.m. A letter from David
Kiser, Programming Manager, is attached. Please contact Laurie if you wish to R.S.V.P.
(M-5)
6. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory commission is attached. (M-6)
7. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M-7)
1. MINUTES & AGENDAS:
a. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, June 16 meeting agenda, and May 19
meeting minutes. (I -la)
2. LEGAL SERVICES - RFP --On Friday, June 10, request for proposals were mailed to
15 law firms who had been on the 1991 RFP mailing list. Ads on the RFP were placed
in the Star Tribune, Finance and Commerce, and the St. Paul Legal Ledger. To date, 13
additional law firms have contacted the City requesting the RFP. The deadline for
receiving proposal is 4:30 p.m., July 1. (I-2)
3. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS - The Project Status Report from the Engineering
Division is attached. The report contains an update on consultants performing
engineering services and the monthly Erosion Control Report for all active developments
in the City. (I-3)
4. QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT ON PENDING CIVIL LITIGATION (I-4)
5. NEWSLETTERS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.:
a. Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners. (I-5)
6. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Sister Mary Madonna Ashton, President, Carondelet LifeCare, to Mayor
Tierney, regarding the establishment of a St. Mary's Health Clinics neighborhood
clinic for the medically underserved. (I -6a)
b. Letter sent to residents on the West Medicine Lake Park Master Plan public hearing.
(I -6b)
c. Letter from M.C. V. Johnson, 4480 Comstock Lane, regarding the creation of an
access lane between the cul-de-sac at the 4400 block of Comstock Lane and Old
Rockford Road. (I -6c)
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d. Letter from Nancy Senn, Home Free, and 1st quarter report on the Plymouth
Domestic Assault Intervention Project. (I -6d)
e. Letter from Rick Pruetz, AICP, Burbank, California, on a "transfer of development
rights" planning technique to achieve city land preservation goals. (I -6e)
f. Memo from John Keho on A-1 Truck Repair application withdrawal. (I -6f)
g. Letter responding to Art Bannerman from Joe Ryan concerning the Rental Dwelling
Licensing Program. (I -6g)
h. Letter from Ximines Lane residents requesting construction of a barrier wall to
reduce noise from County Road 9. (I -6h)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1994 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
X11 items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be
:nacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner,
Rizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
:onsidered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC FORUM
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.*
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.* CONSENT AGENDA
6. PUBLIC HEARING
1T1 ' u
A. Orrin Thompson Homes. PUD Preliminary Plan Amendment and Variance to modify
the yard setbacks on six lots and create a cul-de-sac in excess of 500 feet for property
located east of Dunkirk Lane at 40th Avenue North (94046)
B. Volp Managing. Site Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit and Variance to
expand the outside storage area at 14100 and 14025 23rd Avenue North (94052)
C. Cimarron East Homeowners Association. Amended PUD Plan and Conditional Use
Permit to allow homeowners to construct 3 -season porches in the Cimarron East
Subdivision located at 19th Avenue North west of Fernbrook Lane (94064)
D. City of Plymouth. Revisions to the Shoreland Overlay Management District Ordinance
(94059)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Briefing on Wetland Inventory and Ordinance Work
8. ADJOURNMENT
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NORTHWEST
COMMUNITY
TELEVISION 6900 Winnetka Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
' - (612) 533-8196
June 13, 1994
Helen LaFave
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Bvld.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Elected Officials and City Department Head:
Northwest Community Television invites you to ) t.r•,,inino scssiur,
entitled 'PREPARING FOR AND DEALING WITH THE NEWS MEDIA". 'h(,.
training session will be conducted by Kenn Venit., the Senior
Consultant of Primo Newservices of Conneticut..
Issues to be covered include:
* How to prepare for a news interview
* Techniques on answering questions during an news intoT-vi(!w
* What the media is looking for during ari interview
* Why and how people watch television news
The session will be held Thursday, June 23rd at 2:00pm with a
repeat evening session at 6:30pm. The session will r -un
approximately 3 hours and will be held i n the cr yiA.al rity ii<a I I
Council Chambers (4141 Douglas Drive, c.ry:;t:a I) .
Please R.S.V.P. for one of the sessions: by calling Northwest
Community Television at 533-8196.
Session #1 - Thursday, ,lune 23rd - 1 : 00pm
Session #2 - Thursday, June 23rd 6: 30pin 1): 30ptn
Sincerely,
kaaA
David Kiser
Programming Manager
Northwest Community Television
Brooklvn Center - Brooklyn Park - Crystal - Golden Valley - Maple Crave - New Hope • Osseo - Nynm ith - Ftohhln,dAle
METRO MEETINGS
A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan
standing committees, and six regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports
Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Comm.
Commission, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and Regional Tr
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and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings
appropriate organization.
DATE: June 10, 1994
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WEEK OF: June 13 -June 17, 1994
NI>G'TROPOLITAN COUNCIL
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Community Development Committee - Monday, June 13, noon, Room 1A. The committee will
consider: response to plan modification requirements for Lake Elmo; a plan amendment for
Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park master plan for trail development on Army Corps of
Engineers land; 1995 parks operation and maintenance grants; Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency rental assistance for Family Stabilization program; selection of consultant to prepare 800
MHz trunked radio system design; a comprehensive plan amendment for Farmington's Pine Knoll
MUSA addition; a report of the Library Study Advisory Committee; and other business.
Metropolitan Waste Management Advisory Committee - Tuesday, June 14, 2 p.m., Chambers.
The committee will consider: a review of the 1993 Abatement Progress Report; a permit
application for the Burnsville sanitary landfill expansion; the SWANA Education in Solid Waste
Excellence award; and other business.
Chair's Informal Small Group Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, June 15, 7:30 a.m.,
Sheraton Park Place, Dover Restaurant, 1500 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park.
Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, June 15, 2 p.m., Chambers. The Board will
consider: the Information meeting on draft 1995-97 Transportation Improvement Program at 2:10
p.m.; functional classification changes for Washington County CSAH and 117 St. and high density
collector classification; a recommendation for STP, CMAQ, and enhancement 1995-97 project
solicitation process; comments on Aviation Development Guide; and other business.
Information Meeting on the Draft 1995-97 Transportation Improvement Program (as part of
Transportation Advisory Board meeting) - Wednesday, June 15, 2:10 p.m., Chambers.
Special Meeting/Environment Committee - Wednesday, June 15, 4 p.m., Room 1A. The
committee will consider: a solid waste permit application for Keith Krupenny and Son Disposal
Service transfer facility; the 1993 Solid Waste Abatement Report; a solid waste grant
recommendation for industry and pressure points analysis of recycled materials; a solid waste grant
recommendation for cross cultural materials for public education; and a permit application for
Burnsville sanitary landfill expansion by Edward Kraemer and Sons, Inc. A workshop on the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Capital Investment Program will be conducted after
other business is concluded.
Chair's Advisory Committee - Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m., Chambers.
SPECIAL MEETING: Metropolitan Council - Thursday, June 16, 4 p.m., Chambers. The
Council will discuss reorganization and transition actions.
Finance Committee - Thursday, June 16, 5 p.m. or immediately following the Council meeting,
Room 2A. The committee will discuss procurement and investment policies, risk management,
the 1993 program evaluation report; and other business.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF JUNE 20 - JUNE 24, 1994
Chair's Informal Breakfast Meeting with Council Members: Tuesday, June 21, 8 a.m., Poulet's,
26th and Lyndale, Minneapolis.
Transportation Committee - Wednesday, June 22, 4 p.m., Room 2A.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, June 23, 3 p.m., Chair's Office.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, June 23, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Chair's Small Group Meeting with Council Members - Friday, June 24, 7:30 a.m., Sheraton
Minneapolis Metrodome, 1330 Industrial Blvd. at 35W North, Minneapolis.
The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting
times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call
291-6447, (TDD 291-0904).
REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Administration and Finance Committee - Monday, June 13, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee
will consider: April financial statements; a correction on contract amendment for White Bear
Area Transit; Anoka County Traveler 1994 contract amendment; Human Services, Inc. transporter
1994 contract; Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors 1994 contract; Minnesota
Valley Transit Authority service plan and budget; capital funding request for Maple Grove transit
system to repair two park-and-ride lots; capital funding request from Carver County; and other
business.
Meetings are subject to change; please call to confirm. The Regional Transit Board offices is
located at on the seventh floor of Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. For
more information or confirmation of the meetings, call the RTB office at 292-8789.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION
Special Commission Meeting - Tuesday, June 14, 4:30 p.m., Commission office conference room.
The Commission will review the proposed presentation to the NBA.
Finance Committee - Thursday, June 16, 9:30 a.m., Commission office conference room. The
committee will hear recommendations from Coopers Lybrand regarding investment advisor
presentations.
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.
NOTICE OF
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
PUBLIC DARING
ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE
M-6
AVIATION CHAPTER
OF THE
METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION:
When: Wed., July 13, 1994, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Council Offices
Conference Room 2-A
Mears Park Centre
230 E. Fifth St.
St. Paul
How to Participate: You may attend the hearing and offer comments. (Upon
request, we will provide reasonable accommodations to
people with disabilities.) To register in advance to speak,
please call 291-6308 or 291-0904 (TDD).
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How to Participate You may send a letter with comments, which must be
(continued): received by 5 p.m., Wed., July 27, to:
Chauncey Case
Metropolitan Council
Mears Park Centre
230 E. Fifth St.
St. Paul, MN 55101.
Questions: Call Chauncey Case (291-6342), Nacho Diaz (291-6341)
or 291-0904 (TDD).
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AGENDA
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission
Thursda June 16 1994
11:30 AM
MINNEAPOLIS GOLF CLUB
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATION OF MAY MINUTES
PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PRESENTATION OF INVOICES FOR PAYMENT APPROVAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman
Counsel
Corps of Engineers
Commissioners
Engineer
NEW BUSINESS
■ Wetlands Newsletter
■ Liability Insurance - T.C. Field & Company
• Twin Cities Radio Broadcasters Association
OLD BUSINESS
■ Engineering Services Evaluation Results
■ 1993 Annual Report
■ 1993 Lake Water Quality Survey
ADJOURNMENT
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BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting of May 19, 1994
Call to Order.
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called to order at 11:40 p.m.,
Thursday, May 19, 1994, at the Minneapolis Golf Club by Treasurer Ed Silberman.
Roll Call:
Crystal:
Commissioner Bill Monk Counsel: Curt Pearson
Golden Valley:
Commissioner Ed Silberman Engineer. Len Kremer
Medicine Lake:
Commissioner John O'Toole Recorder. Pat Schutrop
Minneapolis:
Alternate Jodi Polzin
Minnetonka:
Commissioner David Sonnenberg
New Hope:
Commissioner Peter Enck
Plymouth:
Alternate John Sweeney
Robbinsdale:
Commissioner Jerry Ruffenach
St. Louis Park:
Commissioner Jim Grube
Approval and/or Correction of Minutes:
The minutes of April 21, 1994 were presented. Mr. Ruffenach moved and Mr. Sonnenberg
seconded approval of minutes subject to the following correction:
Page 3, No. 4, fourth line, change "...that are submitted to the Corps of Engineers
for credit." to read, "...that gay:: submitted to the Corps of Engineers for
credit."
Carried unanimously.
Financial Statements:
1. Mr. Silberman presented the Treasurer's Report as of May 19, 1994. The amount of
$84,210.13 was transferred from the construction account into the general account to
cover the starred items (Flood Control Coordination, Permits - ROW, and Credit
Application Work) listed on the 1994 budget report. The checking account balance is
reported to be $176,863.98. The investment balance is $203,494.80. The construction
account plus the investment balance is $1,629,607.19 which includes the $5,000
earmarked for Medicine Lake. Mr. Silberman also noted the construction escrow
account balance of $1,050,000 which is held by the City of Minneapolis. Chairman
Enck ordered the report to be filed.
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Presentation of Invoices to be Paid:
The following invoices were presented for approval:
1. Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Sonnenberg seconded approval for payment of an
invoice from George M. Hansen Company, P.A. for preparation of the 1994 Annual
Audit Report in the amount of $985. Carried unanimously.
2. Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Sweeney seconded the approval for payment of an
invoice from Barr Engineering Company for professional services during the period
of April 3, 1994 through April 30, 1994, in the amount of $15,319.91. Carried
unanimously.
Communications:
Chairman:
1. Two letters, dated April 21, 1994, were received from the City of Golden Valley
reappointing Ed Silberman as Commissioner and Dean Chenoweth as alternate.
2. Mr. Enck met with Mr. Harold Burrows, Chairman of the Hennepin Conservation
District (HCD), on May 16, 1994, and with Mr. Pat Kennedy at HCD. Mr. Joel Settles
is stepping down from Administrative Director and will take a limnologist position.
Mr. Kennedy is the Acting Administrative Director of HCD until a permanent
Administrative Director is hired. Mr. Enck offered closer communication between
HCD and Bassett Creek Water Management Commission. Mr. Enck asked if Mr.
Burrows would send a letter supporting the Commission's effort at receiving a Twin
Cities Water Quality Initiative Grant for the Highway 100 project. Mr. Enck invited
Mr. Burrows or Mr. Kennedy to attend the June meeting.
Counsel:
1. A letter was received from the Corps of Engineers requesting submittal of a statement
of work in kind of services for project credit. This letter was forwarded to Mr. Kremer
for further preparation of the statement requested by the Corps. Mr. Pearson spoke
with Mr. Spychalla regarding several items. The Highway 100 project plans have not
yet been drawn, but the local Corps office has decided to report how they are going
to proceed to the Chicago Corps of Engineers' office with the assumption that it will
be the appropriate action. Mr. Spychalla is preparing a checklist detailing the project
costs and to decide if it is necessary to proceed with the right-of-way acquisitions
and/or if submitting some of the bills would be beneficial.
2. Mr. Pearson had a discussion with Mr. Kremer regarding the Highway 100 project. It
was concluded that the permit application work and time to complete the application
needs to be emphasized with the Corps of Engineers. Mr. Kremer will discuss this
subject with Mr. Spychalla.
Mr. Kremer stated that a preliminary plan is needed to illustrate to the regulatory
agencies what will be done so that the permit application process can begin. As
shown in the 1995 Budget Committee report, a budget deficit is projected in 1994
because the process could be complicated due to the involvement of the Fish and
Wildlife Service, the Corps of Engineers, the MPCA, the Minnesota Department of
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Natural Resources, as well as a permit from the City of Crystal which may be
necessary.
3. A memorandum dated May 10, 1994, was received from Minnesota Board of Water and
Soil Resources which included a database form for those who want to receive the
Wetlands Newsletter.
Commissioners:
1. Mr. Silberman informed the Commission that he has sold his home and is moving to
a condominium within the City of Golden Valley.
2. Mr. Silberman received a phone call from the Mayor of Golden Valley regarding the
work being done at the Golden Valley Country Club. The mayor wanted to know
why the project area had not been cleaned up properly. After talking with
Mr. Spychalla, Mr. Silberman was informed that the reason for this was because the
project is just being completed and some items are still being attended to such as
laying of sod, cleaning up debris, etc.
Engineer:
1. Mr. Kremer received a call from the State of Minnesota, Dam Safety Section. The
State has received funding for reconstruction of small dams. The Medicine Lake outlet
structure is one of the dams that the State is interested in participating with the
Commission. Mr. O'Toole asked when this project will get underway. The critical
issue in getting this project started is acquiring the right-of-way from the adjacent
property owners which has not been begun. A permit will need to be prepared as well
as plans and specifications. Mr. Kremer did not think that the structure would be
built in 1994.
2. A letter was received from the Metropolitan Council requesting interest from the
Commission in participating in a water quality sampling program over a 2 to 5 -year
period where a continuous monitoring station (possibly somewhere in the City of
Minneapolis which is the lower end of the watershed) will be set up. The data would
be collected from up to 10 storm events. The Metropolitan Council is in the process
of developing target watershed loads for watersheds in the metropolitan area and are
going to develop a water quality model of the Minnesota and Mississippi River
watersheds. From that they will determine what the existing loads are and what they
need to be to improve the quality of water downstream of the metropolitan area. They
will then assign target loads for each of the tributary watersheds.
The approximate cost to set up a continuous station near the conduit entrance would
be:
■ Over a 2 -year (includes equipment, installation, collection
of samples, analysis, and reporting) $38,000/yr
Over a 5 -year (includes one-time installation and equipment,
plus collection of samples, analysis and reporting) $35,000/yr
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The Metropolitan Council would be willing to help with the purchase of equipment,
labor, site installation, and laboratory costs involving the collection of data. There will
be some kind of required match yet to be determined.
Mr. Kremer pointed out the value of participating in such a program. He used the
example of the completed Minneapolis Park Board project that involved continuous
monitoring for one summer. The data was collected for 10 or 12 storm events. That
data has been useful in calibrating models and will be used in the development of the
overall management plan for the Commission. The data collected through the
Metropolitan Council program could be used to also further calibrate models
throughout the Twin Cities area. This could also be beneficial in determining whether
or not the target load set for Bassett Creek is reasonable.
Discussion followed. Mr. Kremer suggested that the Commission consider
participation after the Commission knows where the match of funds come from.
Mr. Kremer also suggested that the Commission request additional information before
making a decision as to whether it makes sense and then evaluate what the future
responsibilities may be.
Ms. Polzin believes that participation in this program will set the Commission up for
discharge limits for stormwater and have an obligation to make stormwater as clean
as possible. At this time, a number cannot be negotiated. The Metropolitan Council
is setting up a strategy to move the Commission into that direction. As a first priority,
Ms. Polzin pointed out that the Commission should look at the quality and health of
Bassett Creek, not at the quality and health of the Mississippi River.
Mr. Kremer said that data is collected to determine what the biological characteristics
are at various locations and changes are monitored. The data collected indicates that
there have been improvements because the biological community has become more
diverse. This means that some point source discharges were cut off that occurred and
that some of the stormwater ponds have been successful in improving the quality of
the water.
Ms. Polzin suggested that the Commission inform the Metropolitan Council that the
Commission does not object to monitoring, but objects to the imposition of discharge
limits on Bassett Creek.
Mr. Kremer will prepare a letter indicating the Commission is interested in the
program, but would like additional information.
3. A letter was received from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources collecting
information on the Wetlands Conservation Act from the various LGUs responsible for
the implementation of the Wetlands Conservation Act.
New Business:
1. Tricord: Plymouth. This site is located in the City of Plymouth immediately adjacent
to a wetland area called the Xenium Avenue regional detention pond in the Northwest
Business Campus. Bassett Creek runs along the edge of the site. The fish barrier that
the Commission built along with the Department of Natural Resources is about 1,500
feet downstream of the site. This is an embankment that was constructed by the City
of Plymouth to control the runoff in Plymouth Creek and to store waters in Plymouth
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Creek which is the Xenium Avenue regional detention pond. They are proposing to
construct a basin downstream of this embankment, drain a portion of the runoff from
the site into that basin, and connect the outflow from that basin into the Xenium
Avenue detention area. Mr. Kremer is recommending approval with the following
modification:
The detention pond outlet discharges to a wetland area upstream of the control
structure. Proposed pipe elevations would cause reverse flow and allow flood
flows from the regional basin to pass through the detention pond into Plymouth
Creek thus bypassing the existing outlet. The detention basin outlet should be
revised or the berm around the perimeter of the pond should be raised to
prevent flood flows from bypassing the existing outlet.
An alternative would be to discharge directly into the Xenium Avenue regional storage
area and have that storage area provide for the water quality enhancement that is
needed. In order to do that excavation would be necessary to provide the dead storage
that is needed. It would be expensive to get concurrence with the Department of
Natural Resources because of their reluctance.
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Sonnenberg seconded a motion recommending approval
subject to review by the City of Plymouth. The developer will move forward unless
it is determined that further review is necessary by the Executive Committee. Carried
unanimously.
2. 1993 Annual Report. Mr. Enck noted that on page 7, first paragraph, second line
should read, "...Bassett Creek was constructed az d W,lU be, coznpl*ted in ;1994."
Mr. Kremer will check to see if monitoring took place on Northwood Lake in 1993.
Mr. Monk moved and Mr. Enck seconded approval of the 1993 Annual Report with the
above correction. Carried unanimously.
3. Mr. Silberman discussed the 1995 budget proposal. The Commission has looked over
the possibility of spending around $75,000 per year for water quality. The
Commission has been discussing, pending approval of the water quality policy,
whether all the water management plans be done in two years versus five years.
There is a deficit in the Secretarial item for 1994 and an increase to $10,000 for 1995.
Mr. Silberman also commented on the Permits - ROW under the Engineering budget.
There is an overrun anticipated for all the permit work in connection with the
Highway 100 crossing. The Commission is maintaining a $15,000 contingency and
money for a brochure is also being maintained to be used for brochure, newsletter
items issued to community newspapers. The total budget is proposed at $305,600.
Page 5
It is proposed to fund the budget as follows:
From cash available
Items paid directly from Construction
(Flood Control Coordination, Permits -ROW,
and Credit Application Work)
Repay from Construction
Assessment
TOTAL
$ 10,600
27,000 (as in '93 & '94)
58,000
210,000
$305,600
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Ruffenach seconded to adopt the 1995 Budget Proposal.
A roll call was taken with the following results:
Crystal
Yes
New Hope
Yes
Golden Valley
Yes
Plymouth
Yes
Medicine Lake
Yes
Robbinsdale
Yes
Minneapolis
Yes
St. Louis Park
Yes
Minnetonka
Yes
Carried unanimously.
Mr. Kremer indicated that some of the tax capacity data was obtained from Hennepin
County and some of the data came from the communities themselves, therefore, the
data that was received was not consistent. The Hennepin County data was net tax
capacity. Some of the data received from the cities is actually gross tax capacity
because the cities have no way of determining what the net tax capacity would be.
The implications are ± 3 or 4 percent.
The difference between the gross and net tax capacity is that the net is adjusted for
contributions to and distributions from fiscal disparities and tax increment so it
depends somewhat on where the taxing districts are in each community. If the tax
increments were in Bassett Creek, the net would most likely be less, depending on the
contributions received from fiscal disparities.
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. Monk seconded to assess the communities $210,000 in
accordance with the 1995 budget proposal as recommended. A roll call vote was called
with the following results:
Crystal
Golden Valley
Medicine Lake
Minneapolis
Minnetonka
Motion carried.
Yes
New Hope
Yes
Yes
Plymouth
Yes
Yes
Robbinsdale
Yes
Yes
St. Louis Park
Absent
Absent
Page 6
\ C.A.,
Old Business:
1. Engineering Services Evaluation. The results could not be presented because
Mr. Kannankutty (chair for consideration of engineering proposals) was not in
attendance. Mr. Enck requested that the results be presented at the June meeting.
2. Legal Services Evaluation. Mr. O'Toole reported the results of the legal services
review. After thorough consideration of the proposals submitted and phone
conversations with the applicants, it was concluded that the Commission would again
retain the services of Curt Pearson with the law firm Wurst, Pearson, Larson,
Underwood & Mertz.
Mr. O'Toole moved and Mr. Sweeney seconded retaining the services of the law firm
of Wurst, Pearson, Larson, Underwood & Mertz. Carried unanimously.
3. Water Quality Management Policy. A proposed transmittal letter to the communities
was presented for approval by the Commission. The following recommendations were
made:
■ Modify the first paragraph to read: The Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission has prepared an overall water quality management policy for the
Bassett Creek watershed. The policy was initially drafted during 1993. The
Commission will review and make recommendations subject to additional
comments received from the communities. A copy of the proposed policy is
enclosed.
A statement be inserted in the last paragraph on page 2 stating that the Bassett
Creek representative for your city is , please contact them for more
detailed information.
On page 2, last paragraph, change date for comments to be sent to the
Commission from June 16, 1994 to August 1, 1994.
Mr. Silberman moved and Mr. O'Toole seconded approval to send the letter to the
communities with the above modifications. Carried unanimously.
4. Twin Cities Water Quality Initiative Grant: An application was submitted for the
proposed Bassett Creek Park Water Quality Facilities for review and comment by the
Commission. Mr. Silberman asked about the likelihood of Bassett Creek receiving one
of the grants. The Metropolitan Council has received many proposals and said the
Minnesota River will get priority. Mr. Kremer believed that Bassett Creek applications
would have a 50 percent probability of receiving a grant.
Page 7
Adjournment:
It was moved by Mr. Enck and seconded by Mr. Silberman that the meeting adjourn.
Chairman Enck adjourned the meeting at 1:20 p.m.
W. Peter Enck, Chairman Pat Schutrop, Recorder
Date:
David Sonnenberg, Secretary
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DATE: June 13, 1994 for the City Council Meeting of June 20, 1994
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager through
Fred G. Moore, P.E. , Director of Public Works
FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer
SUBJECT: PROJECT STATUS REPORT
BACKGROUND: Enclosed are the status reports provided by various consultants
performing engineering services in the City. Also attached is the monthly Erosion
Control Report for all active developments in Plymouth. Following is a summary of
the project status reports received from the four consultants who have active projects
with the City of Plymouth.
1. STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC.:
City Project No. 106 - Northwest Boulevard (54th Avenue to 56th Avenue
is complete except for the 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. Following the completion of punch list
items, the project will be finalized this spring with the placement of the
bituminous wear course.
(See Map - C)
City Project No. 205 - Northwest Boulevard (Schmidt Lake Road to 54th
Avenue) is proceeding with the installation of guard rails, fences, and the
wearing course which will be completed within the next month. Earth moving
and utility construction operations are complete. Construction of the roadway is
proceeding and work on the turn lanes for a future development site at the
northwest quadrant of Schmidt Lake Road and Northwest Boulevard has been
started. It is anticipated that the project will be completed and open to traffic by
August 1, 1994.
(See Map - D)
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SUBJECT: Project Status Report
June 13, 1994
Page No. 2
City Project No. 031 - County Road 24 and Medina Road is substantially
completed through the Phase I portion and the wear course was paved last week.
The Phase II portion of this project which includes the relocation of County
Road 24 up to its new intersection with Highway 55 is scheduled for a bid
opening on June 30, 1994. Construction should start in mid July.
(See Map - E)
City Project No. 213 - Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Fernbrook
Lane) is proceeding with the contractor working on the utilities and the grading
east of I-494 has essentially been completed. Grading and sanitary construction
west of I-494 is continuing.
(See Map - F)
City Project No. 037 - Fernbrook, Lane (27th Avenue to 34th Avenue) has had
the draft Preliminary Engineering report completed and submitted for staff
review and comment. In addition, draft Signal Justification reports for
proposed signals at Harbor Lane and 27th Avenue have also been submitted.
(See Map - G1)
City Project No. 309 - 36th Avenue/Lancaster Lane Traffic Signal has had the
draft Signal Justification Report completed and submitted to staff for review.
(See Map - G2)
City Project No. 310 - New County Road 9 (Trunk Highway 55 to Vicksburg
Lane is receiving its final plan revisions as comments have been recently
received from MnDOT and Hennepin County. City staff is finalizing right-of-
way acquisition for this project and it is anticipated that it will be bid some time
in July.
(See Map - G3)
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 has had draft construction plans completed and submitted to City
staff for review and a permit for work within the Trunk Highway 55 right of
way was submitted to MnDOT. The site plans for the Holiday Station were
recently approved by the City Council. A bid opening is anticipated some time
this summer.
(See Map - G5)
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SUBJECT: Project Status Report
June 13, 1994
Page No. 3
City Proiect No. 310 - New Traffic Signal at New Countv Road 9/Relocated
County Road 24/Trunk Highway 55 has had final plans prepared and submitted
to MnDOT and Hennepin County for review. MnDOT has indicated they will
initiate the agreement process necessary to use the funds MnDOT has set aside
for this signal. It is understood that a contract must be awarded by June 30,
1994 to use MnDOT funds for this traffic signal.
(See Map -G3)
City Project No. 214 - Xenium Lane Traffic Study has been prepared in a draft
form and submitted to staff for review.
See Map N
A traffic study is currently underway examining County Road 6 between
Xenium Lane to Fernbrook Lane and a draft report will be submitted within one
week.
(See Map - G6)
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 proceeding with the Phase I portion
which includes the construction of Fernbrook Lane from Schmidt Lake Road to
45th Avenue. All utility installation has been completed and the bituminous
base course was recently completed. The wear course will be completed in one
year. Phase II of this project, which extends Schmidt Lake Road 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 proceeding and all of the water main installation has
been completed. The pump house building is up, siding and roof are complete
and the pump has been installed. The contractor plans to do the sodding,
bituminous, controls, plumbing, wall panels and painting within the next month.
The pump startup will be delayed until the watermain is completed by
Annandale Contracting. The scheduled completion is July 1, 1994.
(See Map - M-1)
SUBJECT: Project Status Report
June 13, 1994
Page No. 4
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.
Currently the City's traffic consultant, SRF is analyzing the need for this project
to move ahead based on traffic needs.
(See Map - N)
City Project No. 308 - Dunkirk Lane Street and Utility Improvements (Old
Rockford Road to New County Road 9) is proceeding and the watermain and
sanitary sewer installations have been completed. All of the storm sewer
installation has been completed except in the area of the muck excavation.
Approximately 80% of the common and muck excavation have been completed.
The contractor plans to complete the remaining utility installation and grading
within the next week. The Class 3 subbase will be started toward the end of the
week of June 13 with the Class 5 base to be installed the following week. The
project completion is scheduled for July 1,1 994 with the wear course to be
added one year hence.
(See Map - 02)
City Project No. 311 - Fernbrook Lane Watermain Improvements (County Road
6 to Luce Line Trail), Lake Camelot (County Road 47 to Maple GrovecitX
limits). County Road 9 - Raw waterline (Well No 11 to Zachary Water
Treatment Plant is proceeding and all of the watermain installation has been
completed except for the raw watermain under Zachary Lane and the water
treatment plant. In this area near the intersection of Zachary Lane and CSAH
9, the proposed jacking ran into an existing 12 inch watermain. The contractor
has repaired the watermain and restored the intersection. The contractor plans
to jack a new casing to avoid any potential problems with the existing casing.
The contractor has requested a four week time extension to complete the new
jacking. A meeting will be scheduled next week with the contractor and the
contractor's insurance company to discuss the remaining work. The scheduled
completion date was June 1, 1994 with complete restoration to be done by July
1, 1994, but these dates will need to be revised.
(See Map - 03)
City Project No. 601 - 26th Avenue Street Improvements (Kilmer Lane to
Medicine Ridge Road) has been included in the Capital Improvements Program
for 1994.
(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)
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SUBJECT: Project Status Report
June 13, 1994
Page No. 5
3. RUST ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
City Project No. 010 - Medina Road Street and Utility Improvements (County
Road 24 to Brockton Lane) has been completed except for the required four
acres of Army Corps wetland mitigation. City staff is continuing to investigate
potential sites for this mitigation work.
(See Map - P)
City Project No. 206 - Bridlewood Farm 2nd Addition Street and Utility
Improvements (south of Medina Road between Yellowstone and Urbandale
Lanes) is nearly complete and the contractor has completed most of the punch
list work during the week of May 23. The problem with the wearing course
mixture was resolved by milling a portion of 37th Avenue and replacing it with
a fine bituminous mixture. The other problem areas have been resolved with
the action of traffic and warm weather which have served to improve the surface
appearance.
(See Map - Q)
City Project No. 304 - Bridlewood Farm 3rd Addition Street and Utility
Improvements (south of Medina Road along Yellowstone Lane and 37th
Avenue) is nearing completion except for the wear course which the developer
has requested be delayed until September 1994 so that residential construction
and landscaping can be completed without disrupting the finished street. Minor
disruption of emergency storm water overflows has occurred with some lot
construction.
(See Map - Q1)
4. SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON, INC.:
City Project No. 040 - NW -17 Trunk Sanitary Sewer (north of County Road 9
west of Xene Lane) has been completed and final payment has been made. The
original portion of this project is in the process of resolution with Ryan
Contracting and a payment was approved for the materials used on that project.
(See Map - U)
City Project No. 301 - 1993 Street Reconstruction Program is proceeding with
the completion of final punch list items and sodding work has been completed.
It is anticipated that all punch list work will be done within the next month.
(See Map - V)
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SUBJECT: Project Status Report
June 13, 1994
Page No. 6
City Project No. 401 - 1994 Street Reconstruction Program has been divided
between the City Engineering Design Team and SEH's Design Team to be
called Part I (City Design Team) and Part II (SEH Design Team). The plans
and specifications for Part I was approved by the City Council on June 6 and
the bid opening is scheduled for July 6. The Part II portion which includes
Vicksburg Lane from Schmidt Lake Road to County Road 24 is proceeding with
the preparation of final plans and specifications. The MnDOT Variance
Committee will be reviewing the City's submittal for State Aid funding at their
meeting on June 15, 1994.
(See Map - W)
5. THE APPROVED PAYMENTS LISTING is attached as Report No. 106 for
your information.
6. THE MONTHLY EROSION CONTROL STATUS REPORT is attached for
your information.
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Fred G. Moore, P.E.
City of Plymouth
FROM: Jim Dvorak, P.E. 1��
Tim Phenow, P.E�Y,
DATE: June 10, 1994
SUBJECT: PROJECT STATUS REPORT
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 spring 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 deck has been completed. The guardrails, fences and the wearing course of
the deck will be completed this spring.
Earth moving and utility construction operations are complete. Construction of the
roadway is proceeding and work on the turn lane and entrance into the church property
has been started. We anticipate the project will be completed and open to traffic by
August 1, 1994.
Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447-4443
(612) 475-0010 FAX (612) 475-2429
77- 3
Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 2 - June 10, 1994
County Road 24 and Medina Road
City Project No. 031
SRF No. 0921643
Phase I construction (Medina Road southeast of County Road 24) is substantially
complete. Turf establishment items and the final wearing course will be completed this
spring. A decision has been reached on the issue of liquidated damages and has been
relayed to the contractor.
Bids are scheduled to be received on June 30, 1994 for Phase 11. Construction should
start by mid-July.
Schmidt Lake Road (Northwest Boulevard to Fernbrook Lane)
City Project No. 213
SRF No. 0921675
The Contractor is working on the utilities and has essentially completed grading east of
1-494. Grading and sanitary sewer construction west of 1-494 is continuing.
Fernbrook Lane (27th Avenue to 34th Avenuel
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
Comments on the plans have been received from Mn/DOT and Hennepin County and final
revisions are being made. City staff is currently working on right-of-way acquisition for the
project.
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Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 3 - June 10, 1994
Schmidt Lake Road/Peony Lane
SRF No. 0931865 otr
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
Right-of-way and property legal descriptions have been provided to staff. Draft
construction plans were submitted to staff for review and a permit for work within the
T.H. 55 right-of-way was submitted to Mn/DOT .
Xenium Lane Extension Traffic Studv
SRF No. 0942025
A draft report was submitted for staff review.
County Road 9/County Road 24/T.H. 55 Signal
SRF No. 0942029
Plans for the signal have been submitted to Mn/DOT and Hennepin County for review.
Mn/DOT has indicated they will initiate the agreement process necessary to use the funds
Mn/DOT has set aside for this signal.
County Road 6 (Xenium Lane to Fernbrook Lane) Traffic Studv
SRF No. 0942056
A draft report will be submitted for staff review within a week.
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Dan Campbell, City of Plymouth
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Otto G. Bonestroo, PE.
Howard A. Sanford, PE.
Agnes M. Ring, A.I.C.P.
Miles B. Jensen, P.E.
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Robert W. Rosene. PE'
Keith A. Gordon. P.E.
Philip J. Pyne, P.E.
L. Phillip Gravel, P.E.
Joseph C. Anderlik. P.E.
Robert R. Pfefferle, PE.
Thomas W. Peterson. P.E.
Karen L. Wiemeri, PE.
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Marvin L. Sorvala, P.E.
Richard W. Foster. P.E.
Michael C. Lynch, P.E.
Gary D. Kristofitz, P.E.
Richard E. Turner. P.E.
David O. Loskota, PE.
James R. Maland, P.E.
F. Todd Foster, P.E.
Anderlik &
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Jerry Bourdon, Scott
Jerry D. Pertzsch, RE.
Keith R. p
Thomas E. Noyes, RE.
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J. A ganek, P.E.
Douglas J.o
Benp. oit P.E.
Robert G. Schunicht, P.E.
Mark A. Hanson. P.E.
Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E.
Shawn D. Gustafson, PE.
Associates
Susan M. Eberlin, C.PA.
Michael T Rautmann, PE
Mark R. Rolfs, P.E.
Cecilio Olivier. P.E.
*Senior Consultant
Ted K. Field, PE.
Mark A. Seip, P.E.
Paul G. Heuer, P.E.
Thomas R. Anderson, A.I.A.
Gary W Morten. PE.
John P. Gorder, PE.
Engineers & Architects
Donald C. Burgardt, P.E.
Daniel J. Edgerton. PE.
Charles A. Erickson
Thomas E. Angus, P.E.
A. Rick Schmidt, P.E.
Leo M. Pawelsky
Ismael Martinez, PE.
Philip J. Caswell. P.E.
Harlan M. Olson
June 3, 1994
Michael P. Rau, PE.
Mark D. Wallis. P.E.
James F Engelhardt
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Attn: Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner
Re: Project Status Report
File No. 70
Dear Dan:
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 601 - 26th Avenue Street Improvements:
The City Council has discussed the project in a November 15, 1993 study session. We are
awaiting notice on how to proceed with the project.
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.
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City of Plymouth June 3, 1994
Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner
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PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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 water main installation and sanitary sewer crossing have been completed. All of the
storm sewer installation has been completed except in the area of the muck excavation.
Approximately 80% of the common and muck excavation has been completed. The
contractor plans to complete the remaining utility installation and grading in the next week.
The Class 3 subbase will be started at the end of next week, the Class 5 base the following
week. The schedule for the project is as follows:
Project completion (exc. wear) July 1, 1994
Complete wear course July 1, 1995
Project 907 - Vicksburg Lane, Schmidt Lake Road and Fernbrook Lane Street and Utility
Improvements, Phase 1 - Ryan Contracting:
All of the utility installation, concrete curb, bituminous base and binder courses have been
completed. The remaining finish grading, signing, striping and restoration will be completed
in the next two weeks. The bituminous wearing course will be done in 1995. The schedule
for Phase 1 of the project is as follows:
Project completion (exc. wear) July 1, 1994
Complete wear course 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, except for the raw water main
between Zachary Lane and the Water Treatment Plant. Near the intersection of Zachary
Lane and CSAH No. 9, the proposed jacking ran into an existing 12" water main. The
contractor has repaired the water main and restored the intersection. The Contractor plans
to jack a new casing to avoid any potential problems with the existing casing which has a
City of Plymouth
Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner
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June 3, 1994
less than normal diameter. The contractor has requested a four week time extension to
complete the new jacking. We will schedule a meeting next week with the contractor,
contractor's insurance company, City and BRAA to discuss the remaining work. The
original schedule for this project was as follows:
Project completion (exc. restor.) June 1, 1994
Complete restoration July 1, 1994
Project 909 - Well No. 11 Pumping Facility - Municipal Builders, Inc.:
All of the water main installation has been completed. The building is up, siding and roof
are complete, and the pump has been installed. The contractor plans to do the sodding,
bituminous, controls, plumbing, wall panels and painting within the next month. The pump
start-up will be delayed until the water main is completed by Annandale Contracting. The
schedule for this project is as follows:
Project completion July 1, 1994
Sincerely,
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Shawn D. Gustafson, P.E.
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Formerly SEC Donobue
June 9, 1994
Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Re: Medina Road Status Report
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
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RUST Environment & Infrastructure Inc.
3033 Campus Drive, Suite 175
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Tel. (612) 551-1001 • FAX (612) 551-2499
The status of the Medina Road project has not changed since May 4, 1994.
Wetland mitigation work has not been initiated. You may recall that the mitigation is required
of the City by the Corps of Engineers as compensation for pre-existing wetlands which were
filled due to the improvements. RUST E&I would be pleased to assist the City in locating and
evaluating potential mitigation sites, and in designing and administering to the construction of
a compensatory mitigation project.
If there are any questions or comments regarding the foregoing, please call me at 551-2427.
Sincerely,
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Eugene L. Anderson, P.E.
File: 42398.330
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Formerly SEC Donohue
June 9, 1994
Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Re: Bridlewood Farm 2nd Addition Improvements
City Project No. 206
Status Report No. 24
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
Following is the status of the referenced project since May 4, 1994.
RUST Environment & Infrastructure Inc.
3033 Campus Drive, Suite 175
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Tel. (612) 551-1001 • FAX (612) 551-2499
RUST E&I reviewed the punchlist items of work which remained to be completed with the prime
contractor, Hank Weidema Excavating, Inc. Most of the work, which mainly consisted of
cleaning and adjusting gate valve boxes, grouting manhole and catch basin adjusting rings, and
miscellaneous cleanup and restoration, was done the week of May 23, 1994.
Concerns about surface texture in some areas of the bituminous wearing course have been
resolved. Warm weather coupled with the action of traffic have resulted in most of the areas
being kneaded into a more closed surface appearance. The exception is an area on 37th Avenue
North at and adjacent to Sta. 12+00 where the pavement surface was characterized as having a
coarse open appearance. We met with the contractor and bituminous paving subcontractor on
March 31, 1994, to review the extent of the problem area, and possible remedial action. It was
decided to mill and remove the inplace coarse open textured aggregate in a strip about four feet
in width, to apply bituminous tack coat on the resulting surfaces, and to place fine bituminous
mixture (MnDOT Spec. 2331, Type 41A, one-half inch minus gradation). The fine mixture was
suggested because it is compatible with the balance of the existing bituminous wearing course,
and because finer aggregates facilitate placing the material and usually result in a better appearing
finished surface than do coarser aggregates.
Also present during our meeting was the concrete construction subcontractor. Necessary curb
repairs were reviewed and a tentative schedule was discussed. Work may begin the week of
June 6th, weather permitting, and it was estimated that repairs would be completed in two to
three days.
Qualiti, through teamwork
Mr. Daniel Faulkner
June 9, 1994
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During the forthcoming month, we look forward to the completion of punchlist items, to working
with the City in performing a final inspection, and to closing out the contract and the project.
If there are any questions or comments about the previous discussion, please do call me at
551-2427.
Sincerely,
Eugene 7,. Anderson, P.E.
File: 42521.334
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3033 Campus Drive, Suite 175
Minneapolis, iNIN 55441
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Mr. Daniel L. Faulkner P.E. +
City Engineer �EMVtG
City of Plymouth J U N - 9 1994
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
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City Project No. 304 L
Status Report No. 16
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
Following is a summary of activities that have occurred on the referenced project since May 4,
1994. Residential construction on the platted lots lying adjacent to the project has continued.
On June 2, 1994, during a conversation with the developer's project manager, the building
progress and anticipated schedule were discussed. Construction of houses and lot landscaping
is expected to proceed to the point that the bituminous wearing course can be constructed in
September, 1994. Meanwhile, we have not inspected the existing curb and gutter for possible
damages, somewhat because of the presence of obstructions on or adjacent to the curb. That
inspection will be done later in concert with the City, prior to asphalt paving, to determine the
presence and extent of any damaged curb, and the possible need for repairs. RUST E&I has
informed the prime contractor's superintendent of the anticipated curb repair and bituminous
paving schedule.
During recent site visits, relatively minor subsidence was noted in four or five utility service
trenches. One which was observed previously, roughly located at Sta. 6+50 on Yellowstone Lane
North, has settled about 3/4 -inch. Another is in the service trench to Lot 8, Block 18, at
approximately Sta. 30+15 on 37th Avenue. It has subsided about 1/2 -inch, possibly adversely
effecting drainage of the curb and gutter.
During the upcoming month, we will continue to review development of the lots adjacent to the
project. If the opportunity arises to inspect the inplace curb and gutter, we will coordinate that
effort with City staff. If there are any questions regarding this status report, please call me at
551-2427.
Sincerely,
Eugene L. Anderson, P.E.
File: 42611.330
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C ST PAUL, MN ❑ MINNEAPOLIS, MN ❑ ST. CLOUD, MN E CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI MADISON, WI
TO: Dan Faulkner, City Engineer
From: Sue Mason
Subject: June 9, 1994
RE: Plymouth, Minnesota
Project Status Report
SEH File No.: A-PLYM03085.0, A-PLYM09401
1993 Street Reconstruction Program - City Project No. 301
This Contractor has completed all the sodding. A final Punch List has been issued to the
Contractor. We expect him to be complete within the next month.
1994 Street Reconstruction Program - City Project No. 401
Part 1
SEH is currently assisting City Engineering staff in preparation of the plans for 25th Avenue.
P„-+ 1)
The Mn/DOT Variance Committee will be reviewing the City's submittal for Vicksburg Lane
next Wednesday, June 15, 1994. SEH is also proceeding with preparation of the plans and
specs.
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APPROVE PAYMENTS
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
FROM 05/16/94 TO 06/20/94
REPORT NO. 106
3 Fernbrook Lane Util. & St.
Ryan Contracting, Inc.
907
6/8/94
6/9/94
$93,442.43
3 Dunkirk Lane
S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc.
308
6/8/94
6/9/94
151,525.95
3 NW -17 Sanitary Sewer
Ryan Contracting, Inc.
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6/9/94
6/9/94
24,500.00
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DATE: June 13, 1994
TO: Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
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FROM:_: I Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician -Drainage
SUBJECT: EROSION CONTROL STATUS REPORT
Erosion control efforts have continued this past month with numerous phone calls to
developers of active construction sites. Two additional warning letters were sent to developers
this past month in regards to keeping the streets clean. Four developers were also fined $100
each for street cleaning violations. Attached is the updated street cleaning status report dated
June 13, 1994.
The Bassett Creek Watershed conducted their inspections on May 21, 1994. Of the 45 active
construction sites they visited, 25 were found to be in compliance with erosion control
practices and 20 sites were found to be in violation. I am in the process of notifying all
developers to correct outstanding violations and establishing a reasonable time frame in which
they must comply. As you know, many developers prefer the routine cleaning of siltation
basins during the construction process rather than the installation of vast amounts of silt fence
placed behind the curb.
All sites will be monitored on a more frequent basis with the recent employment of an erosion
control inspector. Erosion Control Intern Steve Wesser will be assisting me in inspections for
the remainder of the construction season. I expect an increase in developer's erosion control
compliance and street cleaning penalties resulting from this temporary position.
attachment
cc: Fred G. Moore
1994 STREET CLEANING PENALTIES Revised:6/13/94
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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
Bay Pointe on Mooney Lake
Dave Henners
473-1231 x 69
Bitoerin
Chris Censki
April, 14
476-1925
Boulder Crest
Dane Swenson or Fritz
473-8511
Boulder Ridge 2nd & 3rd
Betsy Krutzig
559-3271
Bridlewood Farm
Jeff Franc 478-9848
March, 30
Bill Pritchard 544-7333
Churchill Farms
Dave Henners
473-1231 x 69
Courtyards of French Creek
David Newman
757-2926
Curtis Lake
John Lino
882-1112
Eaglewood
Ron Isaak
454-4663
Fawn Creek Addition
Dr. Dennis Arne
W: 473-4241
Forster Preserve
Tom Graham or Jake Enebak
April, 1
May, 26
546-8216
Golfview Estates
Bernie Barr
March, 30
559-0085
Greenwood Ponds
Earl Fischer
1473-0706
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WARNING
SUBDIVISION
CONTACT PERSON
LETTER
$100
$100
$200
$300
$300
Harbor Woods
Dave Henners
473-1231 x 69
Heather Run
Dave Henners
473-1231 x 69
Heritage Woods Estates 2nd Add.
Robert Enebak
333-1307
Holly Creek 1 st & 2nd
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
Dave Hansing or Sandy
trailer # 473-1406
Parker's Woods
Woody Perl
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
550-1346
Plymouth Oaks
Terry Dahlstrom 557-4571
May, 6
May, 26
Chuck Dillerud 550-7633
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WARNING
SUBDIVISION
CONTACT PERSON
LETTER
$100
$100
$200
$300
$300
Plymouth Pointe
John Peterson 755-9793
April, 1
April, 6
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
482-0767
Seven Ponds 5th,6th,&7th Add.
Ted Hagen
572-9455
Sugar Hills 1 st & 2nd Add.
Martin Harstad
636-9991 C: 723-7770
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
Wild Wings Dev.
John DeVries
550-8411
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RE: Quarterly Status Report on Pending Civil Litigation
Dear Dwight:
This report covers the pending civil litigation matters as
of this date. The report does not cover matters handled by the
City's insurer.
1. Eminent Domain Cases.
a. _Library Site Acquisition (City v Cavanaugh)
This case has been settled.
b. Plymouth v. Sinclair Oil Corporation. This case
has been settled.
2. City of Plymouth v. Marcus Development. The City
settled this breach of contract claim. The City has received a
lump sum payment from some of the defendants. Two other
defendants continue to make monthly payments to the City until
the $4,100 they owe to the City is paid.
3. City v. Larry Begin.- Begin has cleaned up the property
and the case is now closed.
4. City v. Gary Berthiaume. This case has been completed.
Berthiaume has sold the property.
5. Assessment Appeals. Four lawsuits were originally
filed by Plymouth residents alleging that various special
assessments levied by the City are invalid. Three plaintiffs,
Mr. Dwight Johnson
June 15, 1994
Page 2
John B. Jordan, Gary and Judith O'Dean and Peace Lutheran Church
challenged their respective assessments on the "Medina Road"
project. The City has obtained Summary Judgment against the
O'Deans on the grounds they failed to comply with the necessary
prerequisites to filing suit. The City has reached favorable
settlements with the Jordans and Peace Lutheran Church. We
completed a court trial of the Freeman matters on March 18, 1994
before Hennepin County District Judge Beryl Nord. The issue was
whether the assessments on the -Freeman properties exceeded the
special benefits accruing as a result of the road improvements.
We have submitted post -trial briefs and are awaiting Judge Nord's
decision.
6. Starks v. Minneapolis Police Recruitment System City
of Plymouth and 35 other member cities; and Fields v.
Minnesota Police Recruitment System City of Plymouth
and 35 other member cities.
Plaintiffs above -referenced are African-Americans who sued
defendant Minnesota Police Recruitment System (MPRS) and all of
its members, specifically including Plymouth, alleging that the
written examination for Police Officers administered by MPRS
illegally discriminates against African-American candidates. By
way of additional background, MPRS is a joint -powers agency set
up by 36 municipalities to economically and efficiently validate
that the written testing employed to screen police candidates
properly measured job related abilities, aptitude and achievement
levels, and were not racially or culturally biased. The
plaintiffs here allege that the test is outdated and illegally
discriminates against African-Americans.
Unfortunately, the present position of Plymouth's insurer is
that these claims are specifically excluded from coverage by a
contractual "Joint Powers Exclusion." Further, and also
unfortunately, MPRS itself apparently has -no insurance which
would cover these claims.
Currently, the parties have filed a petition to join the
Starks & Field cases. Statements of the cases have been filed
and discovery is proceeding.
Holmes & Graven filed an Answer to the Summons and Complaint
on or before February 15, 1993. The Plaintiffs dropped their
January 28, 1993 demand for an injunction to block MPRS testing
and hiring.
Mr. Dwight Johnson
June 15, 1994
Page 3
7. Ryan Construction v. City of Plymouth. Ryan
Construction served a Summons and Complaint on the City of
Plymouth alleging that it should be paid for additional work on a
time and materials basis because it alleges the soil report and
designs provided to them by the City were different than the
actual conditions encountered. The parties mediated this dispute
on May 20, 1994 and a portion of the claim was settled. The
parties are continuing with settlement negotiations regarding the
remainder of Ryan's claim. The trial judge has scheduled trial
for October 10, 1994.
8. Lawrence Begin v. City of Plymouth, et al. Due to the
pressure of our motion for summary judgment, Lawrence Begin has
"elected to drop his suit against Plymouth." We will ensure that
this dismissal is completed.
9. Buchele v. City of Plymouth: This case involved a
dispute between two property owners regarding a retaining wall.
The Bucheles, who live in Plymouth, commenced this action against
the Gladens, who live in Maple Grove, for an injunction to move
the retaining wall constructed by the Gladens, or for damages, on
the grounds that the retaining_wall encroaches upon Bucheles'
property. The Cities were named because the retaining wall also
encroaches on the drainage and utility easements of Maple Grove
and Plymouth. Bucheles brought a motion for summary judgment
against the Gladens, and the City of Plymouth brought a motion
for summary judgment that its drainage and utility easement is
valid and enforceable. It is Plymouth's position that if its
easement is determined to be enforceable, it has no further
interest in the matter and need not participate in this continued
dispute between the property owners. The Court granted the
City's motion for summary judgment that the easement is valid and
enforceable and dismissed the City from the case.
10. Warrior One v. City of Plymouth: We have drafted and
served an Answer on behalf of the City denying Plaintiff's
allegations and entitlement for recovery. We have had no
correspondence with Plaintiff since our Answer was served on July
12, 1993.
11. Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co. v AaCron Incorporated
William O. Naegele d/b/a Flagship Outdoor Advertising;
Joe Steinbach d/b/a Topline Outdoor Advertising; and
the CITY OF PLYMOUTH
The City was dismissed as a defendant in this case on
January 11, 1994.
Mr. Dwight Johnson
June 15, 1994
Page 4
12. Smiling Moose v. City of Plymouth: Smiling Moose One
Hour Photo, Inc. sued the City for "equitable estoppel" and
"arbitrary and capricious abuse of discretion" in connection with
the City's approval of a Rainbow Food store in Waterford Park.
Smiling Moose contends that it was forced out of business by the
competition presented by Rainbow. We have scheduled a motion to
dismiss for July 29, 1994.
Very trul yours,
Allen D. Barnard
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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
Every community has its wisdom figures.
Those persons uniquely attuned to its life.
Those persons who at critical junctures in
its life emerge to lend strength and integrity
and wisdom to the shape and pursuit of
community vision and values.
Karen Wahlberg, IOCP's now retired
Director of Single Parent Services, is one of
these.
Her contributions to Interfaith Outreach
and to our community as citizen, business-
woman, human service provider, family
and children's advocate, activist, lobbyist,
mother, grandmother and all-around
mensch are impossible to capture but
deeply felt by all who live and work
alongside her.
Friends and family, co-workers and clients,
and representatives of all sectors of a very
appreciative community gathered at IOCP
on May 6th to celebrate Karen's new
venture--retirement--and to recognize and
thank her for the extraordinary gift of self
she has so generously spent on behalf of us
all.
But no gold watch for Karen. No, Ma'am!
Our thank you gift --a hot air balloon ride --
brings with it a sure sense that Karen's
gifts, now released from "work -a -day" ,will
find new dimensions as she continues her
journey.
Ralph Nader has been notified. The Grey
Panthers are keeping a respectable distance
for now ... but all of us wait expectantly as
Karen turns the page.
May -June 1994
WWJH Rises to Meet the Challenge
When the students of Wayzata West Junior High set their goal for
"Food fight 94", the school administration issued a challenge.
Principal John Waight declared
that if the goal was met, he would
let the students shave his head;
assistant principal Mary
Coleman committed to having
herblondehairdyed anycolor(s)
the students chose.
With a challenge like that, what
;ould you possibly havebutsuc-
-ess! Of course the students far
-xceeded their goal, and with
Jue ceremony the two adminis-
trators fulfilled their bargain.
The food was then delivered to
in appreciative food shelf staff,
end life resumed at W WJH, with
a bald principal and colorful assistant principal to remind everyone
that giving can be fun!
It Takes Everyone, Working Together
Contributions --and contributers--come in all sizes, and it is particu-
larly heartwarming to have small youngsters bringing in their
offerings of food or other contributions. They are not only helping
people today, but they are establishing a pattern of caring that will
become part of their lives through the years. These youngsters from
the Concord Kids' Club, in Edina, visit IOCP several times a year.
s
WEJH Brings in the "Bacon"
Students at Wayzata East Junior High couldn't pass up the opportu-
nity for a "Food Fight"even in the busy days approaching the end of
the school year, and brought in bags of food to help the food shelf
through the sparse summer months, when demand is high, with
youngsters home all day, and contributions fall off. Thanks to "Food
Fight "94 we are going into summer with shelves loaded, to help
carry us through until the In -Store Food Drive starts in July.
How About a Birthday Party?
A party to collect party supplies --and gifts --seemed like a mighty
festive idea to the Orono Middle School Youth in Action Board, so
that is just what they did --and a roaring success it was. Not exactly
a party --rather a three-week campaign during which students
brought in all the things that they felt were important to birthday
celebrations --from gifts to decorations to hats to favors --all the
things that make a birthday "real" for a youngster.
Then to top off the campaign, the seventh graders held a car wash at
the school --and earned (really earned!) $180 which they will use to
buy gifts for the birthday shelf. This is an extrabonus--giftsselected
by those who know what kids like --kids themselves.
Thank you, OMS!!
Our youth have shown dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and caring
Our Thanks to All of You
Throwing Clay for Fun and Profit
Wayzata High School potters threw a party May 31, and invited
300 of theirfriends and neigh-
bors. The three annual
"Empty Bowl" benefit din-
ners for IOCP have not only
raised thousands of dollars
for the foodshelf, but have
partnered with local busi-
nesses to heighten awareness
of the needs of our neigh-
bors.
Pottery instructor Nancy
Hanily-Dolan and her pot-
tery and ceramic arts students have been creating bowls since
February in preparation for the event.
Sunsets -on -the -Lake donated
the soup to fill the unique,
one -of -a kind bowls,
Wuollet's provided the bread,
and Burger King supplied
paper products. Tickets were
$10, and guests kept their
bowls as a reminder of the
project. All profits were do-
nated to IOCP.
The dinner has sold out each
year. Next year, get your tick-
ets early and expect to spend a heartwarming evening, and go home
a little hungry but with a unique hand -made bowl to remind you of
what can happen when a community works together.
Birchview "Food Fight" Video
Hatton's Hangout --194
It has become an annual event --each year the sixth graders in
Bonnie Hatton's class at Gleason Lake school "lease" the Country-
side Cafe and learn
about running a
business --from
making a plan, de-
signing promo-
tions, borrowing
money from a
bank, to learning
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It takes a lot of food --and work --to run a cafe
run the restaurant
for two days. Then they figure their profits (including paying off
the bank), and use that money to buy food for our foodshelf. It is
a creative, exciting project --it was described in Woman's Day
Magazine in March --and everyone wins.
Blake-Highcroft Joins Food Fight
Sixth graders at Birchview Elementary produced a promotional The Blake-Highcroft school put posters and pamphlets to good use
videotape to build support for "Food Fight 94" --with resounding for their first venture into "Food Fight." The response was most
success. IOCP extends congratulations and thanks. rewarding. Welcome aboard, students and teachers of Highcroft.
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A New Logo for IOCP
The 1994 Annual Meeting was the
occasion for the introduction of this
new logo for Interfaith Outreach and
Community Partners. It's not com-
pletely new, but an adaptation of sev-
eral designs used in the past. It still
focuses on the hands enfolding the
heart, a graphic interpretation of our
mission, "People Uniting to Help
People."
The new logo will be used on all IOCP printed materials, so that
people know that we really know who we are, and so that we are
immediately recognized as "Interfaith Outreach and Commu-
nity Partners". Those attending the Annual Meeting all sported
yellow buttons with the new logo --we will be fast spreading our
new identification throughout the community.
RidgePoint Plays --Interfaith Wins
Residents of Ridgepoint held a St. Patricks Day party in the best of
Irish traditions --including a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone. The
cost of the kiss was not hanging upside down in the classic style, but
rather a contribution to IOCP--and the guests responded with
enthusiasm. Above, Jessie Swanson makes her bid for that Irish
charm. (Swanson? Irish? Only in Minnesota.)
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Back -to -School Program In -Store Food Drive
Coordinators to help recruit school supplies and services,
schedule volunteers; also need volunteers to work in the Back- Serve on coordinating committee; serve as contact persons
to -School room at distribution time. July -September between IOCP and participating grocery stores. June -August
Play Yard Supervisors Holiday Program Chairpersons
Youths and/or adults to supervise children in the play yard
during food and clothing hours. June -August 2-3 individuals needed to coordinate overall production and
adopt -a -family program; chairs for each of the various sub -
Grass Cutters committees . August --mid-January
People to take a turn at mowing and trimming that beautiful
green stuff we waited so long to see.
Call Susan at 473-2436 for additional information
In Loving Memory
Interfaith receives many memorial gifts,
honoring members 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 April we received memorials to
Catherine Bazinet
Margaret Case
Bobby Gibbons
Donald Hunt
Helen Jardine
Della Larkin
Mary Morrison
Carol Nelson
Nancy Plimpton
John Warren
We give thanks for these thoughtful gifts.
How Can You He1D ?
By donating
Send your contribution to:
IOCP
110 Grand Ave. S.
Wayzata, MN 55391
By volunteering
"To drive people to appointments
*To handle the transportation phone
*To work in food & clothing areas
*To staff the office
*To help with special projects
*To become a personal advocate
Call 473-2436 for details.
April 1994
Usage Report
Lbs. Food 15,443
New Clients 24
Volunteer Hours 1.439
Assists
$ Spent
Food
546
1,681
Housing
41
14,704
Utilities
9
989
Transportation
85
3,473
Medical
13
1,023
Clothing
2
60
Other/Misc
22
1,038
Advocacy/Referral
58
NA
Clothing Shelf
741
NA
Rides Given
294
NA
Total
18,837
Lbs. Food 15,443
New Clients 24
Volunteer Hours 1.439
Carondelet LifeCare
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
June 10, 1994
Ms. Joy Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Tier:ley,
In cooperation with InterFaith Outreach & Community Partners
organization, the staff of St. Mary's Health Clinics is considering
the establishment of a neighborhood clinic for the medically
underserved. St. Mary's Health Clinics is a program of Carondelet
LifeCare Ministries sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Carondelet. Our clinics are staffed with volunteers physicians,
nurses and admissions personnel and aim to provide basic primary
health care for those of limited means without medical care
coverage.
You have been suggested as a person who might be interested in
serving on a Focus Committee to consider the health care needs in
this area and if you would find our services helpful. The meeting
will be held on Tuesday, June 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the InterFaith
Outreach building at 110 Grand Avenue South, Wayzata.
I hope that you or your representative can attend this important
meeting to address your neighborhood health care needs and learn
more about St. Mary's Health Clinics. I am enclosing some material
on our clinics which you might want to review prior to the meeting.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me or my
associate, Stewart Laird, at 690-7020.
Please reply to our secretary at 690-7020 so we can be assured of
your presence at our meeting on June 21. I look forward to seeing
you there!
Sincerely yours,
i
inter Mary adonna Ashton
President and Chief Executive Officer
SMMA\kd
cc:La Donna Hoy
1884 Randolph Avenue • St. Paul, Minnesota 55105-1700 • phone 612-690-7020 • fax 612-690-7039
April, 1994
ST. MARY'S HEALTH CLINICS
St. Mary's Health Clinics were started in January 1992 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Carondelet to care for the poor and medically underserved in the St. Paul and Minneapolis
metropolitan area. The clinics are free, nondenominational and care for those people who
are falling through the cracks" of our current health care system. Currently, there are nine
clinics, four in the inner city of Minneapolis, four in the inner city of St. Paul and one in the
suburban northern area of Spring Lake Park. The clinics are staffed by volunteer physicians,
nurses and admissions people who provide basic primary intervention -type health care
services for people who do not have access to health care and are uninsured.
The clinic staff cared for 1,660 patients during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1993. From
July 1 through December 31, 1993 1,698 patients were seen. In comparing the same period
with last fiscal year, patient numbers have tripled.
Forty-nine primary care physicians volunteer at our clinic sites and over 60 specialists see
referred patients in their offices on a charity basis. One hundred more individuals serve in
the clinics as nurses and admissions personnel. Funding comes from three main sources:
volunteer contributed services, gifts and grants and the Sisters of St. Joseph.
The major fund raiser for the gifts and grants is the Carondelet Gala which is held annually.
The proceeds from this banquet event are used for expenses (e.g.medications, x-ray and
laboratory procedures, etc.) related to caring for needy patients who seek medical services
in our clinics.
For more information or to arrange a visit to one of the clinics, please contact Sister Mary
Madonna of Stewart Laird at 690-7020.
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Providing health services
to medically underserved
people in St. Paul and
Minneapolis
neighborhoods.
St. Mary's Health Clinics
serve provide are
• men and women in low • basic primary and preven- • small, personable clinics
paying jobs without tive health care services that provide basic health
medical coverage care services and education
• children without medical
coverage
• families whose medical
coverage is inadequate
for ordinary needs
• people awaiting eligibility
decisions for public assis-
tance
• the unemployed whose
medical benefits have
expired
• physical examinations
and immunizations
• screening tests for cancer,
pregnancy, AIDS, diabetes,
sexually transmitted dis-
eases, etc.
• treatment for respiratory
and ear infections, skin
conditions, obesity, and
other aliments
• health education and
wellness
• located in neighborhoods
for easy access
• staffed by volunteer doctors,
nurses and other personnel
• non -denominational
• for the whole family
• sponsored by the Sisters of
St. Joseph of Carondelet
St. Mary's Health Clinics
started in January 1992 to
address the unmet health
needs of people in the
St. Paul -Minneapolis
metropolitan area.
The clinics operate at scheduled
times at multiple locations
and work closely with existing
community health and
social agencies.
St. Mary's Health Clinics
While appointments are a program of
preferred, walk-ins are welcome. Carondelet Li feCare
Foran appointment, call 690-7029. Ministries
1884 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
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PLYMOUTR
June 8, 1994
Dear Resident:
Planning for West Medicine Lake City Park continues. The City Council has scheduled a
public hearing on the park master plan for Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. Because you attended
a design meeting, I am sending you a copy of the proposed concept plan for the park. You
may voice your thoughts on the park plan by attending the public hearing, by sending a letter
to the Mayor and Council, or by calling them.
In recent action, the Council has adopted a capital improvements program, moving the first
phase of development from 1994 to the spring of 1995. If you have any specific questions
about the park plan, please feel free to call me at 550-5131.
Thank you for your interest in this project.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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enclosure
cc: City Council
PRAC
Park And Recreation Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 ■ Telephone (612) 550-5130
M. C. V. Johnson
4480 Comstock Lane North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55446
June 8, 1994
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
=IDC,`
I am asking for your support in a matter that effects my neighborhood. My neighbor, Ms.
Laura Witte, spoke at the June 6, 1994, City Council meeting to oppose the creation of an
emergency access lane between the cul-de-sac at the 4400 block of Comstock Lane North
and Old Rockford Road. I also oppose this costly change to our neighborhood.
wvE NO.
The plat drawing on the left, represents what we
expected our street to look like. This quiet sense of
neighborhood is why we moved our family from
Eden Prairie to Plymouth. We have a small child and
his safety is paramount. We built our house on a
street with very little traffic and no access to busy
highways. The City's proposal will change the basic
nature and intrinsic safety of our neighborhood.
The City states that adding the emergency access lane
will facilitate better fire protection for residents of
45th Avenue North. I believe that common sense and
simple physics say otherwise. The time that it would
take to slow the large emergency vehicle down to a
stop, remove the access barrier, navigate the 15 foot
wide access lane, and accelerate again, is greater than
the time it would take to travel the additional 250 feet
to Dunkirk Lane North.
Demolition, rework and refitting of electrical, sewer and water lines and new road
construction will be expensive. Plymouth residents should not be asked to pay for
something that adds no value to our neighborhood or the community -at -large.
Mayor Tierney, I am sure that you agree that the City's proposal needs further discussion.
I will be contacting you, and your fellow council members, in the next few days to discuss
your position on our neighborhood.
Sincerely,
M. V. Johnson
Enclosure
cc: Comstock Lane residents
Home
Free Domestic Assault
Intervention Project
May 23, 1994
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Johnson,
3409 Kilmer Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Telephone
Business (612) 545-7080
Crisis Line (612) 559-4945
Enclosed is a copy of Plymouth's Domestic Assault Intervention Project's
1 st Quarter Report for 1994. Please let me know if you have any questions or
need further information.
Sincerely,
HOME FREE DAIP
Na cySen�f
Project Coordinator
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cc: Cyndi Cook
Assistant Director, Home Free Shelter
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DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
FIRST QUARTER 1994
I. LAW ENFORCEMENT
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QTR
YTD
ARREST
Fifth Degree Assault
13
13
Fifth Degree Assault/Disorderly
2
2
GM Fifth Degree Assault
3
3
OFP Violation
3
3
Felony Assault
2
2
Other
3
3
Totals
26
26
DOUBLE ARRESTS
<1>
<1>
COMPLAINTS
Fifth Degree Assault
2
2
Fifth Degree Assault/Disorderly
2
2
OFP Violation
7
7
Other
4
4
Totals
15
15
ALLEGED ASSAULT/CHCS PENDING
4
ALLEGED ASSAULT -PREY. QTR./NOT CHARGED
1
DOMESTIC OFFENSE REPORTS
49
49
11. INTERVENTION PROJECT SERVICES
VICTIM SERVICES
QTR
YTD
Arrest Response
Home Visits
2
2
Phone Contact
19
19
Face to Face Contact
0
0
Taken to shelter
0
0
Unable to reach victim/Letter sent
5
5
Intervention not notified of incident
<2>
<2>
TOTALS
26
26
Civil Court Advocacy-OFP Filing/Hearing
17
17
(Received services in other areas)
<5>
<5>
Other Advocacy
4
4
Domestic Offense Reports --Follow-up
Phone Notification
6
6
Letter Notification
43
43
TOTALS
49
49
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II. INTERVENTION PROJECT SERVICES (CONT.)
III. CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY AND MONITORING
DISPOSITION
Guilty Plea
Guilty Plea -Amended Chg.
Continued for Dismissal
Dismissed
Juvenile case
No Disposition -Case Open
TOTALS
SENTENCING
Assault Occurred
QTR
YTD
Current QTR Prior QTR
PERPETRATOR CONTACTS
YTD
12 9
21
Jail Visit
0
0
4
No Contact
26
26
2 2
Bailed Out
<2>
<2>
4
Taken to Hennepin County jail
<1 5>
<15>
-
Not Notified
<2>
<2>
Other (Taken to court, hosp.)
<7>
<7>
TOTALS
26
26
OTHER SERVICES # Persons Served
Service Contacts
TR YTD
QTR
YTD
Support Groups 45 --
157
157
Child Care 10
28
28
Telephone Service -I & R 62 62
--
--
Totals 117
185
185
III. CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY AND MONITORING
DISPOSITION
Guilty Plea
Guilty Plea -Amended Chg.
Continued for Dismissal
Dismissed
Juvenile case
No Disposition -Case Open
TOTALS
SENTENCING
Assault Occurred
Current QTR Prior QTR
QTR
YTD
12 9
21
21
2 2
4
4
3 3
6
6
2 2
4
4
4 0
4
4
18 0
18
-
41 16
57
39
Year to date, _35_ cases were resolved in criminal court. For the current quarter
defendants received one or more of the following conditions:
_49%_ Ordered to attend domestic abuse counseling
_46%_ Paid a fine
_03%_ Had the fine stayed
_17%_ Ordered to have a chemical dependency evaluation or counseling
_14%_ Served jail time
_23%_ Received stayed jail time
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Rick Pruetz, AICP
2931 Mystic View Plac
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 953-9586
(818) 954-0628
May 1, 1994
Dear Mayor:
Most communities would like to preserve natural areas,
historic landmarks, open space or agricultural land;
however, municipal budgets can seldom afford to purchase
large amounts of land and the U.S. Supreme Court recently
reaffirmed that private property owners are entitled to
compensation when zoning and other land use regulations are
used to achieve certain preservation goals.
As a professional city planner, I have been urging more
communities to consider a planning technique called transfer
of development rights, or TDR, to achieve preservation
goals.Using TDR, privately -owned properties which a
community would like to preserve can be designated as TDR
"sending sites". The development which could have occurred
on these sending sites can be expressed as "development
rights" and transferred to "receiving sites" where added
development resulting from the transfer would be
appropriate. Through these transfers, the owners of the
sending sites receive compensation from the sale of their
development rights even though their properties remain
undeveloped. The owners of the receiving sites profit by
being allowed to develop to a higher density than would
otherwise be allowed. And, of course, communities benefit
the most by being able to preserve natural areas, historic
landmarks, open space, agricultural land and other critical
resources at minimal public expense.
Solano Press Books has just published a book I wrote on TDR
entitled "Putting Transfer Of Development Rights To Work In
California". I am now in the process of writing another
book on TDR with a national scope. This book will include a
survey of every city and county in the United States. I
would greatly appreciate your cooperation in preparing this
survey.. Please ask your staff to take five minutes to
respond to the attached survey and return it to me. I will,
of course, share the results of this survey with every
respondent.
Thank you very much for your assistance and please consider
using TDR in your community.
Sincerely, Rick Pruetz
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DATE: June 13, 1994
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: John Keho, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: A-1 TRUCK REPAIR (94022)
The applicant for A-1 Truck Repair, Greg Rutherford, has withdrawn his application
for modifications to the Conditional Use Permit for A-1 Truck Repair. His existing
Conditional Use Permit for truck repair and outside storage is still valid and operation of
his business may continue as approved by the original Conditional Use Permit. I have
enclosed his letter for your information.
A - Y TRUCK REPAIR, INC.
1135 North Nathan Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
June 10, 1994
Mr. John Keho
Associate Planner
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Greg Rutherford
President
Office (612) 546 - 5542
FAX: (612) 542 - 9072
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RE: File No. 94022 A-1 Truck Repair, Inc.
Application to Amend CUP #93-490 and CUP
#93-491
Our File No. 9014
Dear Mr. Keho,
A-1 Truck Repair, Inc. withdraws the above described
applications and requests that no further action be taken
thereon. Accordingly, the matter may be removed from the
June 20, 1994 City Council Agenda.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please
call me at 546-5542.
Very truly yours,
Greg Rutherfor,
June 14, 1994
Art Bannerman
1708 12th Avenue West
Shakopee, MN 55379
Dear Mr. Bannerman:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Mayor Tierney has requested that I respond to your letter of June 8, 1994 concerning our
Rental Dwelling Licensing Program.
As discussed, the primary purpose of this ordinance is to provide minimum standards which
are designed to help protect the life and safety of occupants within the buildings as well as to
preserve the existing housing stock within our community.
Although the present license fee requires a rental dwelling owner to pay the same fee as a
single family rental owner, I intend to recommend an interim ordinance amendment to the
Plymouth City Council to reduce the rental dwelling license fee for condominium owners that
will be more in line with the fee accessed for multi -family buildings.
Until then, there is no need to for you to complete or return the application materials you
received. Our office will notify you in writing of the action taken by the City Council relative
to the proposed license fee amendment within the next few weeks.
In closing, I would like to thank you for sharing your comments with me, and will keep you
informed as to a date later this fall when we will develop a focus group committee to evaluate
the Rental Dwelling Licensing Program.
If you have any questions or if I may of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me
at 550-5031.
Sincerely,
Joe Ryan
Building Official
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Mayor Joy Tierney
City Council
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
June S, 1994
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Mayor:
I received the information packet from the City of Plymouth
regarding the Rental Dwelling License (TAX).
I am appalled at the unreasonableness of this new tax, also
that again landlords get blamed when, if there are any
problems, it is because of damage and disrespect of property
caused by tenants and favorable tenant laws are the
problem. It is the owners of property that try to maintain
the property, tenants destroy it, change the tenant laws.
I have four condo's in Plymouth, why should condo's pay the
same license fee (tax) as single family homes. Condo's are
like apartments, they don't have separate heating, roofing,
siding and many other features requiring much less
inspection for the license tax. It will probably take your
inspector two minutes to earn your $104 tax.
I am afraid you have started another level of unnecessary
government infringement with this new tax on private
enterprise, just another small step toward eliminating free
enterprise. I'm sure other cities will pick up on this new
tax.
This cost is small but affects property values in Plymouth,
and also will increase the rents for the tenants you pretend
to protect. Just another TAX.
Sincerely,
Art Bannerman
Owner at Sagamore Condominiums
496-5207
CC: Plymouth City Counsel Members
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CITIZEN REQUEST June 13, 1994
RESPECTIVELY SUBMITTED TO
The city council of the city of Plymouth, Joy Tierney
and the Hennepin County board of commissioners, Emily
Staples, John Keefe, Randy Johnson, Peter McLaughlin,
Andrew, Sandra Hilary, Mike Opat.
Mayor
Anne
Mark
The undersigned owners and residents of Plymouth and
Hennepin county request the construction of a 602.80 foot
long sound barrier wall and or earthen berm and sound
barrier wall combination to be centered on the North line of
our lots. It should be designed to substantially reduce the
increasing traffic noise from county road nine.
We are willing to pay a reasonable share of the costs
through a city of Plymouth special assessment spread out
over a number of years on our property taxes. We understand
that this wall could be considered an extension of the
existing approved city of Plymouth water project. The area
where the berm / sound barrier would be placed is being dug
up for water pipes now and other city projects are paying to
have dirt hauled away and dumped. This project could use
that excess dirt saving money. Also a provision has already
been made to landscape this ground after the water pipes
have been laid. This landscaping should go on top of the
berm rather than under the berm. As built inspections of
county road nine right of way show numerous locations where
similar to proposed berm or hill like structures are in the
county right of way. The 9.5 foot high county cement wall
opposite our properties contributes to the noise problem. We
feel the county will allow similar slopes as are found along
the right of way in other locations along county road nine.
LOCATION OF OUR HOMES
Our eight homes back up on county road nine beginning at the
south east corner of the intersection of county road nine
and Zachary Lane and then east 602.80 feet. This is located
in Plymouth on county road nine between highway 169 and 494.
Our street address are 4230, 4240, 4250, 4260, 4270, 4280,
4290, and 4295 Ximines Lane North. Our legal descriptions
are Lots 3-10, Block 2, Robert Middlemist 6th Addition
BACKGROUND / SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
1. County road nine was moved to our back yard after our
homes were built.
2. Traffic noise is increased by a 9.5 foot high cement wall
that is opposite our properties on the North side of county
road nine that reflects the noise in our direction.
3. Our bedrooms are in the back of our homes the noise keeps
many of us from sleeping properly.
4' Our yards and decks are not as useable as we would want
for our children, we are a family neighborhood'
5. Large trucks use county road nine to move from highway
189 to 494' Vehicles accelerate from the stop lights causing
more noise.
'
O. The city and county hos allowed growth that has
substantially increased the traffic and we understand their
are further plans to make county road nine carry even more
traffic. We feel that county road nine benefits Hennepin
county and the City of Plymouth as a whole but that we are
bearing a disproportionate share of the harmful aspects of
this road.
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