HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-09-1994JUNE 9, 1994
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR .TUNE:
JUNE 13 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Public Safety Conference Room
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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2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FORJULY:
JULY 11 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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JULY 18 7:00 P.M. COUNCH, MEETING
Council Chambers
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3. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON STATE AUDITOR'S REPORT -- TUESDAY,
JUNE 14, 7:00 P.M., PUBLIC SAFETY LIBRARY.
4. BOARD OF ZONING- TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 7:00 P.M COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Agenda attached. (M-4).
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
June 9, 1994
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5. PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT -- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15,
7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
6. HRA -- THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Agenda attached.
(M-6)
7. CONCERTS IN THE PARK -- Attached is a schedule for the Concerts In the Park series
at Parkers Lake Park. (M-7)
8. WETLANDS CONFERENCE -- Attached is a brochure from Law Seminars International
for a Wetlands Conference to be held July 21 and 22 at the Park Inn International Hotel,
1313 Nicollet Mall. If you would like to be registered, please contact Laurie. (M-8)
9. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory commission is attached. (M-9)
10. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M-
10)
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1. MINUTES & AGENDAS:
a. Planning Commission, May 11, 1994. (I -la)
b. Human Rights Commission, June 2, 1994. (I -lb)
c. School District 284, Board of Education Agenda, June 10, 1994. (I -lc)
d. School Distarict 279, Board of Education, Minutes, May 17, 1994. (I-ld)
2. NEWSLETTERS, PUBLICATIONS. ETC.:
a. City bicycling safety flyer regarding a bike helmet promotion.
3. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Memo from Sara Cwayna summarizing the successful Operation Buckle Down
Project. (I -3a)
b. Letter from City of Afton officials regarding City Council legal defense coverage
through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. (I -3b)
c. Letter from Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission on its 1993 activity
report and annual financial report. (I -3c)
d. Letter from Dennis and Karen Jackson, 10700 53rd Avenue North, to Mayor and
City Council, regarding additional park land acquisition. (I -3d)
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June 9, 1994
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e. Letter from the Ferndale North Homeowners Association to Fred Moore, regarding
the Ferndale Road North road improvement project. (I -3e)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
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BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
TUESDAY, JUNE 149 1994
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MAY 10, 1994
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. STEVE MCDERMOT. Variance to allow a 29 foot front yard setback versus the
35 foot Ordinance Standard in addition to a 5 foot side yard setback versus the 15
foot Ordinance Standard for the construction of a screen porch and two decks onto
their home.(File 06-02-94).
B. JAMES AND KATHLEEN LOSAPIO. Variance to allow a 32 foot front yard
setback versus the 35 foot Ordinance Standard for the construction of an addition
onto the side of their existing attached garage for a property located at 17025 32nd
Avenue North. (File 06-04-94).
C. JERRY HAGBERG. Variance to allow a 6 foot high privacy fence along the front
yard at 41st Avenue North versus the Ordinance Maximum fence height of 3 feet
within a require front yard for a property located at 4100 Xene Lane North. (File 06-
06-94).
D. MARK & HEATHER CZECH. Variance to allow a 6 foot side yard setback
versus the 15 foot Ordinance Standard for construction of two additions which will
attach the existing detached garage to their home. (File 06-07-94).
5. ADJOURNMENT
(Agenda)
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of May 26, 1994 Minutes
3. Rental Assistance for Family Stabilization (RAFS) Program
4. Senior Housing Project Update
a. Construction
b. Lease -up
C. Tour of Plymouth Towne Square
5. Information Item
a. New Annual Income Limits for HUD Programs
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
(hra/agenda/hra0616)
PARKERS LAKE PARK
Co. Road 6 & Niagara Ln.
TUESDAYS, 7:00 p.m.
June 21
BARBARY COAST DIXIELAND BAND
June 28
NO CONCERT
Attend MUSIC N PLYMOUTH on June 29
July 5
CYRIL PAUL'S CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
July 12
NORTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITY BAND
July 19
ANNUAL SUMMER CARNIVAL
5:00 Children's Games Begin
7:00 - Puippet Wagon
7:30 - TRICIA AND THE TOONS
July 26
THE KILLER HAYSEEDS
- Contemporary Country
August 2
GLEN HELGESON with AXIS MUNDI
- Contemporary Jazz
August 9
BEACH PARTY NIGHT
6:00 - Puppet Wagon
6:30 - University of mtftesota Water Ski Team Show
7:15 - SONS OF THE BEACH - WS & WS Rock
August 16
ALL AMERICAN POPS - Big Band and Pop
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In case of rain or severe weather,
call 550-5140 for concert Information.
Invite your family, friends and neighbors to attend these FREE concerts this summer.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Pavilion concession stand will be open.
All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. preceded by a 6:30 p.m. performance of the
PLYMOUTH PUPPET PLAYHOUSE (exception: July 19 & Aug. 9).s
Co-sponsored by CUB Foods, Plymouth
Burnet Realty, Plymouth Suburban NW Office (559-4990)
The Cfty of Ptymouth
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401 Second Avenue South
Suite 630
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 5674490
An Important Conference
Wetlands
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CITY }HALL
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July 21 and 22, 1994
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Wetlands 1994
Federal Changes and Local Challenges
— SPECIAL FEATURE —
Up -to -the -Minute Developments
in Washington, D.C.
presented by
Robert G. Szabo and Michael L. Davis
July 21 and 22, 1994
Park Inn International Hotel
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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This important two-day seminar will provide a
comprehensive update on critical wetlands issues
for lawyers, real estate and business professionals,
lenders, landowners, government and agency
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13.25 I lotim CLE/RE CRIMIT IN MINNI?SOTA & 13.75 CLE CREDIT IN NO. DAKOTA
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T H U R S D A Y, J
8:3MA0 CURRENT ISSUES
OF WETLANDS REGULATIONS
Rebecca A. Comstock, Esq., Program Co -Chair
Dorsey & Whitney
8:40-9:30 Overview of Current Issues in Federal Wetlands
Regulations
Evolving Role of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the
EPA; Update on Clean Water Act Reauthorization; Prior
Converted Croplands; Water Quality Certifications; Endangered
Species
Ben A. Wopat
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
9:30-10:00 Current Wetlands Debate in Washington D.C.:
Congress, Administration, National Academy of
Science
Robert G. Szabo, Esq.
Van Ness, Feldman ce, Curtis, P.C., Washington, D.C.
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-10:45 Implications of the Minnesota Wetlands
Conservation Act
Greg Larson
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
10:45-11:45 Who Are the Regulators? What Do They Want?
Lynn Lewis, Moderator U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Doug Ehorn U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mark G. Oja U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service
Ceil Strauss Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Lawrence S. Zdon Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
11:45-1200 Questions and Answers
12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own)
REGISTRATION / ORDER FORM
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1:00-1:45 The Braemar Golf Course - A Case Study
Demonstration of Interagency Coordination; How the Conflict
Was Resolved
Rebecca Comstock, Esq.
Attorney for the City of Edina
Timothy J. Fell
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lynn Lewis
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1:45-2:30 Federal and State Wetlands Permits - Case Study
I-494/Lake Road Interchange, City of Woodbury, Minnesota
Linda H. Fisher, Esq.
Larkin, Iloffman, Daly R Lindgren, Ltd.
Ronald P. Peterson, M.S., Esq.
Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc.
2:30-3:15 Implementation of State Wetlands Regulations
Current Definition; Permits Typically Required; Current
Interaction With Federal Law; Hearings, Board Decisions
Mary P. McConnell, Esq.
Lindquist &- Vennum
3:15-3:30 Break
3:304:30 Local Regulations of Wetlands
What Is Local Government's Role in Wetland Regulatory
Programs? Are There New Policy Directions for Local Wetland
Regulations? What Are Possible Reforms to Local Regulatory
Programs? Are Non -Regulatory Programs a Solution? The
Growth Management Act Tim Kelly
Coon Creek Watershed District
John Sumption
Cass County
4:30-5:00 Enforcement of Wetlands Regulations
Doug Ehom
U.S. EPA District V, Chicago
5:00-5:15 Questions and Answers
Please register the following for the Wetlands conference to be held July 21 and 22, 1994, at the Park Inn International Hotel in
Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Name:
Name:
Firm:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
If You Cannot Attend: Please Charge to My Visa/MasterCard:
❑ Check Here to Order Complete Homestudy Course No.
❑ Check Here to Order Set of Course Outlines Only Card Expires:
Signature:
Mail and make checks payable to law Seminars International, 401 Second Avenue South, Suite 630, Seattle, Washington 98104
or fax (206) 567-5058, or phone (206) 567-4490, or (800) 854-8009 (please have credit card information ready).
N R I D A Y, J U L Y 2 2, 1 9 9
8:50-9:00 Introduction to Day Two
Mary P. McConnell, Esq., Program Co -Chair
PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS
OF WETLANDS REGULATIONS:
9:00-9:45 For Project Development
Property Acquisition and Due Diligence; Identifying Wetlands
Issues; Applying the Delineation Manual - Owner's Perspective;
Consultant Selection, Costs; Monitoring Policies
Franklin J. Svoboda
Franklin J. Sv oboda & Associates
9:45-10:30 For Integrating State, Local and Federal
Regulations
Wetlands Regulatory Simplification - Statewide General Permit;
Wetlands Banking
John J. Jaschke
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:15 For the Permit Process
How to Prepare for the Process and Avoid Delays; Permit
Coordination - Dealing With Multiple Regulatory Agencies; The
Sequencing Issues - What Is a Reasonable Permit Request?
"Real" Permit Issues vs. Other Citizen Concerns
Cliff J. Aichinger
Ramsey -Washington Metro Watershed District
11:15-11:45 Questions and Answers
INFORMATION
PT0gra=Thiscomprehensive and important seminarwill examine new
and crucial issues involving the use and development of wetlands. A
distinguished faculty of lawyers, developers, consultants and regulators
with extensive experience in dealing with wetlands issues in Minnesota
has been assembled to provide concise and current information.
Who Should Attend: This program will be helpful to all lawyers,
lenders, government agencies, real estate and natural resource
developers, owners, managers, brokers, planners, consultants,engincers
and others who are involved in wetlands issues.
Registration: Advance registration is recommended. Full payment of
the tuition must accompany your registration. You are encouraged to
mail in your registration as soon as possible since enrollment is limited.
Walk-in registrations will be accepted subject to space availability; how-
ever, it is recommended that you call Law Seminars International at
(206) 5674490 or (800) 854-8009 (toll free) or fax it to (206) 567-5058.
Tuition: The seminar fee of $495 per person (or $445 for three or
more registrants from the same firm or agency) includes attendance at
all sessions; course materials and coffee breaks. Make checks payable
to Law Seminars International. For special group rates please call us.
CLE Course Credit This course meets all the requirements for
continuing legal and professional education and has been approved by
11:45-1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00-1:30 For the Environmental Perspective
Why Strong Wetlands Protection Makes Good Economic Sense
e
John Linc Stine
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
1:30-2:00 For the Agricultural Perspective
Kurt A. Deter, Esq.
Rinke-Noonan
2:00-230 For Watershed Planning
What Does It Really Mean? One Company's Experience
Robert C. Obermeyer, P.E.
Barr Engineering
2:30-3:00 Break
3:00-3:30 Update on the Takings Issue
A.W. (Bill) Clapp, Esq.
Assistant Attorney General for Minnesota (retired)
3:30-4:15 New Directions for National Wetlands Policy
Executive Order on Wetlands; Wetlands Delineation; Executive
Rule; Administrative Appeals; Decision Deadline; General
Permits; Mitigation
Michael L. Davis
Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.
4:15-4:30 Questions and Answers
the Minnesota Supreme Court for 13.25 hours of CLE credit. It has
also been approved for 13.25 hours of Advanced Real Property Law
Specialist education credit and 13.25 hours of continuing real estate
education credit and for 13.75 hours of CLE credit by the North
Dakota Commission.
Cancellation Policy. Full refunds (less a $50 administrative charge)
will be made if notice of cancellation is received by 5 p.m. on the
Friday preceding the seminar. Substitutions may be made at any time.
Seminar IAcation: The seminar will be held at the Park Inn Inter-
national Motel, 1313 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403. For
room reservations please call the hotel directly at (612) 332-0371.
Sponsor Law Seminars International is an educational organization
providing quality continuing professional education throughout the
United States and Canada.
If You Cannot Attend: You may order a Homestudy Course consist-
ing of a complete video transcript of the seminar plus a set of the
course outlines for $505. A set of the course outlines only is available
for $100. To order, mail the Registration/Order Form with payment to
Law Seminars International, 401 Second Avenue South, Suite 630,
Seattle, Washington 98104. Call (206) 567-4490 or (800) 854-8009 (toll
free) or fax it with your credit card information to (206) 567-5058.
L A W S E M I N A R S I N T E R N A T I O N A L -
Faculty
Rebecca A Comstock, Program Co -Chair, chairs Dorsey &
Whitney's Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Department. Her
practice focuses on hazardous waste and Superfund administrative
actions and litigation and representation before federal, state and local
agencies. Ms. Comstock authored numerous publications including
"Wetlands Regulation in Minnesota" for Bench and Bar of Minnesota.
Mary P. MCCOnnell, Program Co -Chair, is a partner at Lindquist &
Vennum where she is Chair of the Environmental Practice Group.
Formerly she was an Assistant County Attorney in the Dakota County
Attorney's Office, where she developed the County's environmental
regulatory program, and a wetlands biologist with the U.S. Corps of
Engineers Clean Water Act regulatory program.
Cliff J. Aichinger is the Administrator of the Ramsey -Washington
Metro Watershed District where he managed the preparation of the
District's Watershed Management Plan. Involved in natural resource
and water management planning throughout his career, he is a trained
delineator and serves as the Local Government Unit for administration
and enforcement of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act.
A.W. (Bill) Clapp spent 20 years with the Minnesota Attorney
General's Office representing the Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) and in the last three years also the Board of Water and Soil
Resources. Now retired, Mr. Clapp practiced primarily in the arca of
water law, particularly regulation of alterations of lakes, streams, wet-
lands, shoreland zoning, and defended against regulatory taking claims.
Michael L Davis is Assistant for Regulatory Affairs, Office of the
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) at the Pentagon and is
responsible for policy and regulation development and oversight of the
Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program. He is a member of the White
house Wetlands Task Force, reviews proposed environmental
legislation and works with members of Congress on wetlands and other
aquatic resource issues.
Kurt A. Deter is a partner in the law firm of Rinkc-Noonan of
St. Cloud where he focuses his practice in the area of water and
wetland related issues especially as they relate to the agricultural
community. He has extensive experience in agricultural drainage issues
and represents three watershed districts totaling 2,000 square miles.
Doug MOM is Chief of the Wetlands Watershed Section of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region V, in Chicago.
Timothy J. Fell is Project Manager with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, St. Paul District, where he is responsible for reviews of
Section 404 and Section 10 permit applications in Anoka and Ramsey
Counties. He has been supervisor of the permit jurisdictional determi-
nation unit for five years and has had 17 years of experience with the
Corps.
Linda I -i. Fisher is a shareholder at Larkin, Hoffman, Daly &
Lindgren, Ltd., where her areas of practice include land and water use
and development, zoning and environmental law. She has been an
instructor of land use law at Hamline University Law School and is a
frequent author on environmental issues.
John J. Jaschke, Wetland Management Specialist with the Minnesota
Board of Water and Soils Resources, is responsible for overseeing
implementation of the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). The Board
has been assigned the task of facilitating the development of the WCA
program and seeing it successfully implemented throughout local
government units.
Tim Kelly is the Administrator of the Coon Creek Watershed District
which is the local government unit administering the WCA. Ile spent
seven years with the DNR working on river and watershed management
issues and is on the Board of the Urban Wetland Management
Coalition.
Greg Larson is Mead of the Water and Land Management Section of
the Board of Water and Soil Resources, formerly the Soil and Water
Conservation Board. He has held a number of positions there before
assuming leadership in 1992.
Lynn Lewis is Field Supervisor in the Twin Cities Ecological Services
Field office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She is responsible for
the Service's habitat conservation, contaminants and endangered
species programs in Minnesota.
Robert C. Obermeyer is a Professional Engineer and Vice President
at Barr Engineering Company. His primary responsibilities are in the
fields of hydrology and hydraulic engineering. He assisted in the prepa-
ration of comprehensive drainage plans for numerous cities and is
engineer for the Riley -Purgatory -Bluff Creek Watershed District.
Mark G. Oja is State Biologist with the USDA Soil Conservation
Service in Minnesota. Ile has over ten years of field experience with
the Service and was directly involved with the "Swampbuster" provisions
of the Farm Bill as well as other SDA wetland incentive programs.
Ronald D. Peterson is President of Peterson Environmental Consult-
ing, Inc., where he specializes in wetland -related services, environmental
review documents, expert witness testimony and various wildlife related
studies. Before receiving his J.D. degree, Mr. Peterson received an M.S.
in Natural Resources.
John Linc Stine is Administrator of the Permits and Land Use Section
for the DNR Division of Waters, where he oversees state permit
programs for public waters, wetlands, and water appropriation as well
as the state flood plain, shoreland, and wild and scenic rivers land use/
zoning programs.
Cell Strauss, DNR Division of Waters, is Area Hydrologist for Carver
and the southern two-thirds of Hennepin Counties. She administers
DNR water related permit programs and works with cities and counties
on flood plain and shoreland management regulations.
Franklin J. Svoboda is principal of Franklin J. Svoboda and Associ-
ates, Inc., a regional firm specializing in wetlands and natural resource
studies. A senior wetland ecologist, he has been working in the field of
wetlands for the past 20 years and has overseen the delineation and
classification of over 1,800 wetlands in the past two years.
Robert G. Szabo is a partner at Van Ness, Feldman & Curtis in
Washington, D.C. Ile has been -active in the representation and
management of several major national coalitions and serves as Chief
Counsel to the National Wetlands Coalition and the National Endan-
gered Species Act Reform Coalition.
John M. Sumptionhas served as Cass County District Soil and Water
Conservation District Manager for 17 years. He works with Cass
County's Environmental Services Department supervising surface water
quality monitoring programs, developing erosion control plans,
inspecting waste treatment systems and as Wetlands Act Administrator
established one of the first wetland banks in Minnesota.
Ben A. WOpat is Chief, Regulatory Branch, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, St. Paul District. He is responsible for the implementation
of the Corps regulatory program throughout the states of Minnesota
and Wisconsin. Mr. Wopat holds B.S., M.S. and J.D. degrees and has
been with the Corps since 1976.
Lawrence S. 7dOnhas been an engineer with the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency, Division of Water Quality, for the past 17 years. IIe
is responsible for implementing the state's program for the Clean
Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification of federal permits
on construction projects and other activities that impact wetlands.
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METRO MEETINGS
A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and
standing committees, and six regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan
Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, Metropolitan Transit
Commission, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and Regional Transit Board. Meeting times
and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be directed to the
appropriate organization. Updates on Metropolitan Council meetings are also available by calling
the Metro Information Line at 229-3780.
DATE: June 3, 1994
WEEK OF: June 6 - June 10, 1994
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Community Development Committee - Monday, June 6, 4 p.m., Room lA.commitfee will
consider: scope of committee responsibilities, major near-term decisions and committee Ealendar;
Metro HRH's role in Maple Grove Scattered Site housing program; and committee meeting time
and ground rules.
Minority Issues Advisory Committee - Tuesday, June 7, 4 p.m, Chambers. The committee will
consider: an update on metro governance legislation and discussion of impact on MIAC; status of
MIAC vacancies; subcommittee structure; results of committee member survey on meeting time;
an update on MIAC comments on Blueprint; and other business. The committee will also honor
outgoing member Elsa Batica.
Chair's Informal Small Group Meeting with Council Members - June 8, Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.,
Sheraton Midway, Bigelow's Restaurant, I-94 at Hamline, St. Paul.
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee to the Transportation Advisory Board -
Wednesday, June 8, 9 a.m, Chambers. The committee will consider: metro governance
reorganization; a review of the draft 1995-97 Transportation Improvement Program;
recommendations of funding STP/CMAQ/I'EP projects; functional classification changes for
CSAH 2 and for 117th St. in Inver Grove Heights; comments on the Aviation Guide Chapter; and
other business.
Transportation Committee - Wednesday, June 8, 4 p.m, Room 2A. The committee will consider:
final application of the right-of-way acquisition loan for Eden Prairie; request for proposal for
technical services related to the development of a Congestion Management System for the Twin
Cities metropolitan area; Transportation Improvement Program adoption process; Regional
Transit Board budget overview; Metro Mobility update; airport dual -track process activities; and
other business.
Special Meeting/Environment Committee - Wednesday, June 8, 4 p.m., Chambers. The
committee will consider: City of Chanhassen comprehensive plan amendment water supply and
distribution; Metropolitan Waste Control Commission issue schedule; overview of
Centralization/Decentralization study; and overview of MWCC's financial framework.
Special Meeting/Metropolitan Council - Thursday, June 9, 3 p.m., Room 1A. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss the Hollman litigation. This meeting may be closed to the public.
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Metropolitan Council - Thursday, June 9, 4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider: Chaska
Creek Watershed Commission Water Management Plan; Aging Program budget amendment;
revision to Council bylaws; committee appointments; discussion of Regional Blueprint adoption
process; and other business.
Special Meeting/Committee of the Whole - Thursday, June 9, immediately following the Council
meeting, Room 1A. The Council will consider the land availability and geographic information
systems.
Lower Minnesota River Technical Advisory Group - Friday, June 10, 9:30 a.m., Shakopee City
Hall, Shakopee. The group will discuss institutional and economic issues.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF NNE 13 - JUNE 17, 1994
Community Development Committee - Monday, June 13, time and meeting room to be
determined.
PUBLIC HEARING: On Proposed Changes in the Aviation Chapter of the Metropolitan
Development Guide - Monday, June 13, 4:30 p.m., Room 2A.
Metropolitan Waste Management Advisory Committee - Tuesday, June 14, 2:30 p.m., Chambers.
Chair's Informal Small Group Meeting with Council Members - June 15, Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.,
Sheraton Midway, Bigelow's Restaurant, I-94 at Hamline, St. Paul.
Information Meeting on the "Draft" 1995-97 Transportation Improvement Program - June 15,
Wednesday, 2:15 p.m., Chambers.
Environmental Committee - Wednesday, June 15, 4 p.m., room to be determined.
Chair's Advisory Committee - Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m., Chambers.
Finance Committee - Thursday, June 16, time and meeting room to be determined.
The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting
times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call
291-6447, (TDD 291-0904).
METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
Special Commission Meeting - Tuesday, June 6, 1 p.m., Room 1A.
Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, June 6, 3 p.m., Room 1A.
Budget Breakfast Meeting - Thursday, June 9, 7:30 a.m., St. Paul Civic Center, 143 4th St., St.
Paul.
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St.
Paul, MN 55101. For more information, call 222-8423.
REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Board Meeting -- Monday, June 6, 4 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider: Metro Mobility;
transition agreement with ATE Management and Service Co., Inc.; approval of Metro Mobility
consultant contract; extension of mediation center ombudsman contract; approval of 1994 RTB
messenger contract; RTB priorities; 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
Joint Finance/Capital Improvements Committee - Wednesday, June 8, 9 a.m., Commission office
conference room. The committee will continue discussions about the Metrodome expansion plan.
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.
METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
Special Meeting - Policy and Process Subcommittee - Tuesday, June 7, 11 a.m., Room 301,
Lindbergh Terminal Bldg., Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The subcommittee will
consider: meeting schedule; a final report to the Commission; and the consultant policy.
Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, June 7, 1 p.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field. The committee will consider: June ADNE levels; final
payments for contracts; change order on contract for 1994 parking ramp rehabilitation; bids received
for apron lighting modifications at MSP, security checkpoints relocation; 1994 landside bituminous
construction, HHH terminal flooring replacement, Crystal airport runway reconstruction and 1994
pavement rehabilitation, Airlake Airport euqipment maintenance building addition, and Part 150
sound insulation program for May; Sun Country Airline hangar construction; Part 150 land
acquistion/relocation appeals policy; a review of upcoming construction project bids, and discussion
of 1995 goals and objectives.
Budget Task Force - Wednesday, June 8, 11 a.m., Room 301, West Mezzazine, Lindbergh Terminal,
Wold Chamberlain Field. The task force will consider the 1995 preliminary budget and an utilities
update.
Management and Operation Committee - Wednesday, June 8, 1 p.m., Room 301, West Mezzazine,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold Chamberlain Field. The committee will consider: a public hearing on
general obligation revenue series 4 refunding; a department presentation on field maintenance; a
recommendation for taxi cab starter service; the 1993 APCOA performance incentive; the Sun
Country hangar project; recommendation for lease expirations; a request to retain professional
services; the 1994 personnel policy revisions; a Budget Task Force Update; a legislative update; the
April budget variance; facilities management contract; bids received for maintenance building
equipment; Heads Up; and the 1995 MAC objectives.
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450.
For more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726-8186.
METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
Special Commission Meeting - Tuesday, June 7, 3 p.m., Room 2A. The commission will consider:
the fiscal year 1995 regional parks operations and maintenance grants; an assessment on Eden Priairie
natural areas acquistion; presentations on "Group A" 1994-95 CIP projects to allocate $10 million
state bonds and $6.6 Metro Council bonds for regional park capital improvements for Washington
County, St. Paul, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Anoka, Carver and Dakota counties; and
other reports and business.
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Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E.
Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. Meeting times and agenda must occasionally be changed. To verify
meeting schedules or agenda items, call 291-6602.
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION
Commission Meeting - Tuesday, June 7, 4 p.m., Commission Chambers, Fred T. Heywood facility,
560 6th St. North, Minneapolis. Members of the Metropolitan Transit Commission will meet with
members of the Metropolitan Council to discuss in an open forum matters of mutual interest.
Metropolitan Transit Commission offices are located at 560 Sixth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411.
Meeting times and agendas occasionally must be changed. To verify meetings schedules or agenda
items, call 349-7516.
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A digest of the activities of the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan
Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, Metropolitan Transit
Commission, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, and Regional Transit Board for the month of May.
Call the appropriate commission with any inquiries.
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council
The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E Fifth St., St. Paul, MN,
55101. For more information about Council items, call 291-6359 (TDD: 291-0904). Also,
call the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for regional updates. it
Metropolitan Council
lice Commission:
Landmark legislation merges four
regional agencies into new
Metropolitan Council structure:
Governor Carlson signed legislation
reorganizing the structure of regional
planning and operations. The new law
merges the staff and work of four regional
agencies: the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission, the Regional Transit Board, the
Metropolitan Transit Commission and the
Metropolitan Council.
The new Metropolitan Council will continue
to provide long-range planning for the
region's transportation, water quality, parks,
land use, housing and other essential
regional services such as the metro housing
and redevelopment authority. But now the
Council will also be directly responsible for
the operation of regional transit services,
wastewater treatment and shorter term
planning in transit services.
Reorganization of the Twin Cities region
governing structure abolishes the governing
boards of the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission, the Regional Transit Board and
the Metropolitan Transit Commission. In
their place, the law created a Metropolitan
Council of 16 members, representing current
geographic districts, who are appointed by
the governor and confirmed by the senate.
Members salaries will be $20,000 annually
and they will serve at the pleasure of the
governor, contrasting with their current
fined -term status. The Council chair will also
be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of
the governor and be the 17th member of the
Council. The chair's salary will be $52,000
annually. The law creates a position of
regional administrator who is appointed by,
and can be removed by, the full Council. In
turn, the administrator appoints four division
managers with approval of the Council.
The three standing committees are:
transportation, environment and community
development. The four divisions are
transportation, environment, community
development and administration. The current
MWCC and MTC boards will be abolished
July 1; the RTB board will be abolished
Oct.l.
New legislation affects regional
housing, parks and trails, and public
emergency communications
Legislation sought by the Council on three
issues received approval by the Legislature
and Governor.
o Housing legislation will mean more
affordable rent for some low-income
households because of a new use for the
Council's Triple -A bond rating. Cities and
counties will now be able to use that high
bond rating when they seek lower rate
financing for government-owned affordable
housing. Those savings can then be passed
on to low-income renters.
• Regional parks will receive a $10 million
boost for capital improvements. Over half of
the funds will be used for projects at Lake
Minnetonka Regional Park and Como Park
in St Paul. In a separate appropriation, $3.1
million will be used for repair of the dam
and other projects at Coon Rapids Dam
Regional Park.
• The region moved closer to radio
communications for police, fire and public
works operating over a single radio
communications system. The legislation
reserved new 800 -megahertz channels for the
region and authorized planning for financing
and governance. The new system will
eliminate duplication and provide a single,
coordinated regional emergency radio system.
Local agencies will retain control over their
own dispatching.
Council and Minnesota Board on
Aging approve creation of new agency
to plan and monitor programs for
older people in the seven -county Twin
Cities region
Called the Metropolitan Area Agency on
Aging, Inc.(MAAA), this new nonprofit
agency will take over the duties performed
by the Council since 1972. In addition to its
planning and monitoring responsibilities, the
agency oversees about $6 million in federal
funds that are distributed annually to such
programs as Meals on Wheels, senior
transportation providers and home chore
services. The agency is expected to move
into new offices in St. Paul in August.
Council launches new service: Metro
Information Line
Regional citizens can now obtain Council
news, meeting highlights, a list of new
publications, and subsidized housing data by
dialing 229-3780.
In other actions, the Council:
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• Approved an application for funds from
the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration. The federal
funds are for innovative telecommunications
network projects in such areas as public
safety. The funds would be used for
designing the new regional 800 megahertz
emergency radio system and would be a
match for the $250,000 provided by the
Council's 1994 budget.
• Approved a program of financial assistance
for the transition of the Council's Aging
Program to the Metropolitan Area Agency
on Aging. Grants will be $260,324 for 1995;
$178,000 for 1996; and $90,000 for 1997; and
a one-time grant of $10,000.
• Approved an extension of a grant
agreement to the Solid Waste Management
Coordinating Board for testing the use of
latex paint in concrete. If successful, such use
could reduce the amount of paint disposed in
the solid waste stream.
• Approved a permit to.operate a facility for
the processing of demolition and
construction waste in southeast Minneapolis.
The proposed facility would be located at
1025 33rd Ave. S.E. and owned by the Veit
Container Co. The permit was approved with
the following conditions: All dumping,
sorting and loading must be done within an
enclosed building. Dust must be filtered to
avoid discharge to the neighborhood and a
hazardous waste plan must be established.
• Approved an 18 -month extension of the
certificate -of -need for a 3,800 acre expansion
of the Burnsville landfill contingent on the
operator making progress in obtaining
necessary permits and approvals. Staff found
no feasible and prudent alternatives to the
additional landfill space for regional solid
waste and forecast that regional landfill
capacity will be exhausted between 2001 and
2004.
• Approved a contribution of $2,500 to the
Mississippi River Defense Network through
the Mississippi Headwaters Board. The
Network was established to provide a means
of communication in event of a spill and for
methods of spill prevention in the upper
section of the river basin. A formal
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organization may be created this fall.
• Approved a July 13, 1994 date for a public
hearing on the aviation chapter of the
Metropolitan Development Guide.
0 Approved a change in land use for 39
acres in the city of Minnetonka from
industrial to medium density residential to
allow for development of 89 rental
townhome units. The Council recommended
that the city work with the local watershed
district to prevent untreated stormwater
runoff into adjacent wetlands as a result of
the development.
• Approved a plan to change land use
designation for 10 acres from low density
residential to medium density residential in
the city of Woodbury. Woodbury has
adopted Council policies on storm water
pond design and is in the process of adopting
new shoreland regulations.
• Approved a land trade within the
Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA)
in Lakeville to remove 33.8 acres of land
designated commercial and add 30 acres of
land designated agricultural. The added
acreage will be used to construct a municipal
water treatment plant.
• Authorized entering a contract with the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for 35 family -
unification Section 8 certificates in a
demonstration program. The goal of the
program is to keep families together who
otherwise might be separated because of the
lack of adequate housing.
• Authorized entering a contract with Metro
HRA service providers for administrative
services.
• Approved an application for 76 additional
units in the Bridges program funded by the
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The
program provides temporary housing
subsidies to persons with serious and
persistent mental illness until they obtain
Section 8 or other permanent housing.
Currently, 199 households are assisted by the
Metro HRA, 136 remain on a waiting list.
• Was informed of the nonrenewal of the
contract between the Metro HRA and Data
Listing Services, Inc., a service known as The
Housing Connection, designed to link renters
with available housing units. The database
will be turned over to a business known as
Fonahome, which is free to renters. Housing
clients may also use the new Council Metro
Information Line at 229-3780.
• Approved a recommendation from the
Regional Transit Board (RTB) for it to
assume responsibility for the Metro Mobility
Service Center and hire staff to assume
duties of the center on July 4, 1994. The
Council also mandated monthly reports on
the operation and an evaluation of Metro
Mobility operations and service by the
Council one year later.
Public Meetings and Hearings
Meetings on Transportation Improvement
Program for the Metro Area
The Transportation Advisory Board of the
Metropolitan Council will hold two public
meetings during the next two months on the
Transportation Improvement Program for
1995-1997.
• Wednesday, June 15 at 2:15 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. This is an informational
meeting on the draft TIP.
• Wednesday, July 20 at 4:00 p.m. in Council
Chambers. This is a public hearing to take
public comments on the draft TIP.
New Publications
Council publications are available from the
Council's Data Center. For a free and
complete list of publications, write the
Metropolitan Council Data Center, 230 E.
Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101, or call 291-
8140. There is a charge for some publi-
cations. These publications can also be read
at major public libraries in the Metro Area.
A list of recent Council publications is
available in the Metro Voice. If you wish to
receive a monthly copy of the Metro Voice,
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you can be placed on the mailing list by
calling Carol Berens at 291-6447. The Voice
provides background articles and columns on
regional issues and Council programs.
Metropolitan Commission
Activities
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space
Commission
The Commission:
• Recommended Council approval of an
amendment to the Central Mississippi
Riverfront Regional Park master plan to
provide for trail development on riverfront
land owned by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The Commission further
recommended that an agreement be reached
with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board to use $356,270 from the Legislative
Commission on Minnesota Resources for
trail development on the land.
• Recommended that the Council reach an
agreement with the Suburban Hennepin
Regional Parks District for a $750,000 grant
to develop a trail from Wirth Regional Park
to French Regional Park with a connection
to the Luce Line State Trail. The
Commission asked the Council to inform the
District of the need to protect wetlands
during development of the trail.
• Heard a presentation from the Washington
County Parks Division on the status of
planning for the proposed Grey Cloud Island
Park Reserve.
• Heard a request from the City of Eden
Prairie for use of regional funds to acquire
natural areas in Eden Prairie.
• Discussed how to allocate funds among
implementing agencies in response to
requests to the legislature of $14 million and
legislative appropriations of only $10 million.
The parks commission offices are located at
Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul,
55101. For more information, call 291-6602.
Regional Transit Board
The Board
• Directed staff to ensure the safety of lift
doors on paratransit vans and determine the
need for a back-up safety system.
• Directed that standing orders, riders who
are picked up on a daily or regular basis, be
granted on a first-come, first-served basis and
that a standing order may not be
discontinued because of capacity limitations.
These steps must be done within the
guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
• Authorized negotiations for contracts not
to exceed $227,301 with Metro Ride, Inc.
and not to exceed $151,182 with Handicabs,
Inc. for reservation, scheduling and
dispatching of paratransit services.
• Authorized negotiations for expenditure of
an additional amount, not to exceed $72,635,
to Mayflower Company for paratransit
services.
The RTB is located on the seventh floor of
the Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St.
Paul, MN 55101. For more information, call
292-8789.
Metropolitan Sports Facilities
Commission (MSFQ
The Commission:
• Heard a report on the status of expansion
plans at the Metrodome. Current concepts
include: a plaza on Chicago Avenue,
additional restrooms, three additional food
courts and widening of the concourse.
• Approved a $35,000 increase in the
legislative representation contract with Larry
Redmond of Redmond and Associates for
the additional work he performed during the
recent session.
• Approved a recommendation for a seven-
year advertising contract with the Pioneer
Press at $125,000 a year that includes
marquee signage at the Metrodome.
• Issued requests -for -proposals for an
investment advisor to the Commission.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities
Commission office is located at 900 South
5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415. For more
information, call 332-0386.
Metropolitan Airports Commission
(MAC)
The Commission:
• Adopted an ordinance to establish rules
and regulations for commercial ground
transportation lanes and trip user fees at
Minneapolis -St. Paul International airport.
• Heard results of a homeowner opinion
survey for homes participating in the 1992
and 1993 Sound Insulation Program.
* Received an award of excellence -in -
financial -reporting from the Government
Finance Officers Association for the eighth
consecutive year.
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices
are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis,
MN 55450. For more information, call Lynn
Sorensen at 726-8186.
Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission (MWCC)
The Commission:
• Approved presentation of the agency's
1995 annual budget of $158.8 million and
capital budget of $434 million for public
discussion and comment. Four breakfast
meetings will be held in early June to solicit
public comment.
• Approved funding of up to $240,000 for
analysis of the source of nutrients and their
behavior in Lake Pepin. The project is a
continuation of the Commission's research
into nonpoint source pollution in the
Mississippi River.
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• Postponed a decision on the processing of
sludge from the Blue Lake treatment plant
in Shakopee. The issue will be considered at
a special meeting in June. Currently the
sludge is trucked to the Metro plant.
Alternatives include chemical stablization or
heat treatment at the Blue Lake site. Factors
of cost, environmental consequences and
community impact will be considered.
• Approved an amendment to the 1994
budget because of $4.5 million in additional
revenue from the sale of MWCC property in
Shakopee. Priority of use for the revenue is:
- air emissions inventory fund
- proposed Southeast Regional Plant reserve
account
- remaining funds to be returned to local
governments.
The commission offices are located at Mears
Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul,
55101. For more information call 222-8423.
Metropolitan Transit Commission
(MTC)
The Commission:
• Approved a program to: provide rides
home for MTC employees who commute to
work via bus, carpool or vanpool; and,
establish monetary rewards for employees
who commute via vanpools.
• Authorized the renaming of the Shingle
Creek garage to Martin J. Ruter in honor of
a recent retiree and as a memorial to the
efforts of other employees.
• Adopted policy to phase out
advertisements for alcohol and tobacco
products.
• Authorized contracts for:
- construction of a bus layover facility
- testing of soil at Shingle Creek facility
• Authorized an amendment to the contract
for construction of the Dinkytown Busway
Bypass.
• Authorized solicitation of bids for:
- remodeling transit facility at Mall of
America
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- modifying MTC facilities for compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act
- radio equipment
- security installations at Nicollet facility's
parldng lots.
The MTC offices are located at 560 Sixth
Av. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411. For more
information call 349-7400.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMIVIISSION MINUTES
MAY 11, 1994
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Chairman Mike Stulberg.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Barb Stimson,
Ed Albro, Jack Hill, Virginia Black, and Linda Oja.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Allen Ribbe.
STAFF PRESENT: Director Anne Hurlburt, City Engineer Dan Faulkner,
Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Associate Planner
John Keho, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson
PUBLIC FORUM
Mr. Clayton Ziebarth of 2715 Sycamore Lane stated that he lives across from where
the Tricord Systems building is proposed. He said that he has maintained the buffer
area on this site and he wanted to make sure that the trees are preserved.
Mr. Jack Graves of 12850 28th Avenue North stated that the holding pond proposed for
the Tricord site backs up to his back yard. He said that his concern is the drainage
from this pond since his back yard is lower than the proposed pond. He said the
construction of the pond would destroy the creek and all the trees in his back yard. He
said there should be some provisions for drainage from his back yard or the drainage
should flow away from the creek. He also indicated that the part of his backyard
across the creek may be a more appropriate place for the pond.
Mr. Ronald Thomas of 12840 28th Avenue North stated that he lives one lot away
from the proposed Tricord development and is concerned that the tree buffer may be
destroyed which will affect the peace and enjoyment of adjoining property owners. He
suggested that the developer should meet with the adjoining property owners prior to
the Planning Commission meeting of May 25, 1994 where this request will be
considered. He said he thought the retention pond should be relocated to another place
on the site.
Mr. Ziebarth stated that he agreed with Mr. Thomas that the developer should meet
with the neighborhood residents prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Graves stated that the original plan for this site had the loading dock on the side of
the building, the current plan shows the docks at the rear of the site against the
residential area. He said that the dock in this location would require light standards
which would be intrusive to the residential neighborhood.
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MINUTES:
Commissioner Oja requested a change on page 63 of the minutes on line 4 stating that
"she thought the temporary sign on 36th Avenue North was ugly".
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Oja, to approved the
April 27, 1994 Planning Commission minutes as amended.
Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Hill abstained. Motion carried.
HOLIDAY COMPANIES (93100)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Holiday Companies for a Preliminary
Plat, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan and Variances for a convenience store and
gasoline station'to be located at the northeast corner of South Shore Drive and Highway
55.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the May 2, 1994 staff report. He explained all the
variances requested.which related to the conditional use permit.
Commissioner Hill asked if the traffic study factored in the increased traffic.
Associate Planner Keho replied that it did.
Commissioner Albro asked why a noise wall would not work to buffer the noise for the
mobile home park.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that the majority of the noise would be from Highway 55
which a noise wall would not shield because it is so close.
Associate Planner Keho stated that a noise wall needs to be a certain length to provide
an impact and the length needed would not be available on the site.
Commissioner Albro asked if staff considered a tree barrier.
Director Hurlburt stated that there is no room for the installation of additional
vegetation to shield the site.
Commissioner Black asked whether a higher fence or a different type of fence would be
more effective to reduce noise.
City Engineer Faulkner responded that neither would have an impact on the noise.
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Commissioner Black asked why no holding pond was required and which direction the
runoff would flow.
City Engineer Faulkner stated there would be an on site storm sewer but there was no
room for a holding pond on the site. He said the runoff would flow to the west to West
Medicine Lake Road. He said there would be no increase in impervious surface.
Chairman Stulberg stated he would conduct the Public Hearing and then step down for
the discussion and vote on this request.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Tom Gedde representing the petitioner.
Mr. Gedde passed out a colored rendering and elevation sheet of the site.
Mr. Gedde stated that this redevelopment will create a much improved corner at this
location. He said that the relocation of the road is a critical safety feature for this
redevelopment and that they have done everything possible to minimize the variances
requested.
Mr. Gedde asked if Condition 3 on the Preliminary Plat resolution was pertinent to this
application.
Associate Planner Keho responded that it could be deleted as it was not applicable.
Mr. Gedde stated that they may have some title issues which could take some time to
clear up and asked if the developer could provide the City with a letter of undertaking
so that the Final Plat could be recorded with the County thus allowing them to file for
building permits as stated in Condition 7. He said that the underground tanks could be
installed while the demolition work is being done.
He said he just learned a couple days ago that Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. indicated that
an additional 5 feet of right-of-way would be needed along South Shore Drive and that
the west driveway entrance would need to be moved to the east 5 feet because of this.
He said that they had no problems accommodating this 5 feet and the movement of the
driveways except for the westerly end of the west driveway. He said that the west
driveway was designed to allow enough turning room for trucks and loosing this 5 feet
would effect the turning room. He said he recommended that they accept the additional
5 foot right-of-way but that staff reduce the setback required from South Shore drive
from 40 to 35 feet, and reduce the other driveway openings from 35 to 30 feet.
Mr. Gedde asked that staff consider changes to Condition 12 and 17 of the Site Plan
adding under No. 12 "I. 35 feet to west driveway entrance from South Shore Drive"
and No. 17 changing 40 feet to 35 feet.
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Mr. Gedde discussed Condition 4 regarding the wood fence and said it was his
understanding the City had agreed to pay for the installation of the fence or noise wall.
He asked who would be responsible for the maintenance of the fence. He said he
would like this condition modified to indicate that the developer and the City will
negotiate an agreement for the construction and maintenance of the fence.
Mr. Gedde asked that the same conditions regarding the Final Plat filing on the
Preliminary Plat resolution be used for Condition No. 11 on the Site Plat resolution.
Mr. Gedde stated he concurred with the remaining conditions.
Mr. Gedde stated that he had two concerns regarding the Engineer's Memo; No. 3 the
SAC and REC charges were not appropriate here; and he wanted to discuss No. 29 on
the fence issue.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the minutes would reflect the concerns on the Engineer's
Memo but that the Planning Commission cannot alter the Engineer's Memo. This can
be done by the City Council.
Commissioner Oja asked if the applicant had discussed the fence with the trailer park
residents and whether they were concerned with the noise levels.
Mr. Gedde stated that they met with the residents and the owner and their only concern
was that the new fence be a tight solid fence. He said that a representative from Strgar-
Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. was at the meeting to discuss the noise and to explain that the noise
from Highway 55 overshadowed the noise from the frontage road.
Commissioner Oja asked if there were any plans for a future car wash on the site, what
type of trucks would be used for delivery, and, at what time of day would deliveries be
made to the store. She said that these concern could affect other residential areas close
by.
Mr. Gedde stated the there are no plans for a car wash as there is not enough space on
the site. He said the Lloyd Land transports come in now in the late evening.
Merchandise for the store would be delivered once a week, some on transports and
some from smaller vendors. He said deliveries will certainly not be made during peak
hours and normally are made in the afternoon or around 10:00 p.m.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
Chairman Stulberg stepped down from the table.
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Commissioner Oja stated that she was concerned with noise levels affecting the trailer
park residents. She said she felt the fence was a good idea and that the petitioner
should pay for the fence and some additional landscaping should be added.
Director Hurlburt stated that there is no room between curb and fence, nor between
fence and mobile homes to add additional landscaping.
Commissioner Black asked why the 30 foot driveway was specified rather than a 35
foot driveway.
Associate Planner Keho stated that the Conditional Use Permit requirements for a
gasoline service station specifies that the driveway be 30 feet. He said that staff did not
see a clear reason for the wider driveway on the west drive.
Commissioner Albro stated that he found it hard to believe there would not be an
increase in noise on the back side of the building since the road is closer to the trailer
park.
City Engineer Faulkner stated there would not be an increase in traffic from the current
conditions.
Associate Planner Keho explained that the traffic study is done for peak hours.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that traffic was acceptable at other times.
Director Hurlburt stated that on page 6 of the traffic study the report showed that there
would be some increase in noise but the level of increase would not be perceptible.
She said that the building would be further away from the mobile homes, thus the
activity and car doors slamming would be less perceptible.
Commissioner Black asked if there would be an increase in the number of gas pumps.
Lloyd Lehnen, a representative for the petitioner, stated that there are currently 16
pumps, the new design will have 18 pumps, but the area will not be as congested with
the new design.
Mr. Gedde stated that currently customers park next to the fence. The parking will be
moved away from the fence with the new design.
Commissioner Black stated she was concerned with runoff of fluids such as gas, oil and
antifreeze into Medicine Lake. She said that she was concerned that the City was not
doing something to eliminate damage to the environment in this case. She said
something should be mitigated, and the City should use this project to begin working to
improve water quality.
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Commissioner Oja asked if the petitioner knew if the existing tanks leak and whether
they had any cleanup solutions if they do.
Mr. Bob Sedey stated that when the tanks are removed from the Amoco and Holiday
sites the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency must be notified. If any problems are
found the petitioner would be responsible and any problems would be cleaned up.
Director Hurlburt advised the Commission that on the Preliminary Plat resolution
Condition No.3 did not apply to this request and that the Commission could add
something to Condition No. 7 regarding the title work. She said that they could leave
this decision to the City Attorney if they are comfortable doing that.
Director Hurlburt stated that on the Site Plan resolution Condition No. 4 regarding the
fence and who would pay for fence or noise would be determined by the City Council.
She said that the change requested regarding title work and the filing of the Final Plat
in Condition No. 11 could be handled as above by the City Attorney. She said that the
35 foot width driveway changes requested by the petitioner for Condition No. 17 would
be appropriate.
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Albro to recommend
approval of the request by Holiday Companies for a Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use
Permit, Site Plan and Variances for a convenience store and gasoline station to be
located at the northeast comer of South Shore Drive and Highway 55, subject to
changes made by staff regarding deleting Condition No. 3 from the Preliminary Plat
resolution and letting the City Attorney handle the issue of delayed title work when
filing the Final Plat; and, subject to all other conditions listed in the May 2, 1994 staff
report.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Oja to
recommend that on Condition No. 4 of the Site Plan resolution that the City and
developer negotiate the fence issue; to add to Condition No. 12 on the Site Plan
resolution the Variance --I. 35 feet to west driveway entrance from South Shore Drive;
and; to change 40 feet to 35 feet on Condition 17 of the Site Plan resolution.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion to Amend carried.
Commissioner Albro stated that he would like to know when negotiations regarding the
fence would be done.
Director Hurlburt stated that the issue would be resolved before this request goes to the
City Council.
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MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Albro, seconded by Commissioner Oja to leave
driveways at 30 feet with the exception of the westerly drive at 35 feet.
Commissioner Albro stated that he would like to see traffic studies done at other times
besides peak hours and during hours of operation.
Commissioner Stimson stated that she would be sensitive to the noise issue if this was a
new use, but the noise is there now with the present development and people get used
to the noise.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as twice amended. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Black
voted Nay. Motion carried on a 4-1 vote.
Chairman Stulberg returned to the table. A recess was called 8:25 p.m., the meeting
reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
COMPUSITE (94031)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Computsite for a Variance and Site Plan
Amendment to increase the impervious coverage on the site at 2050 Merrimac Lane
North.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the April 29, 1994 staff report.
Commissioner Black asked for the location of the lake on the northwest.
Associate Planner Keho described the location.
Chairman Stulberg stated that this request is for a small increase in impervious surface
but it has gone up from 30 percent to this request for 53 percent. He said he
questioned whether the applicant was trying to overuse the building and had the wrong
tenants on the site.
Associate Planner Keho stated that he discussed a parking management plan with the
owner. He said that there is currently a parking problem for the tenants and that this is
a small increase in impervious surface.
Chairman Stulberg asked what impact this would have on the wetlands.
Associate Planner Keho stated that this was a minor change, and there would be more
impervious coverage but the drainage would be controlled through the existing drainage
plan.
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Commissioner Hill asked if this would have any impact on the lake to the northwest.
Associate Planner Keho responded that it may result in a small change.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Alan Munla, the petitioner.
Mr. Munla stated that he needed to alleviate an existing parking problem and that the
additional seven parking stalls would be a minor change. He said that there was a
holding pond to protect the wetland property.
Commissioner Hill asked if seven additional parking stalls would alleviate the problem.
Mr. Munla responded that it was difficult to say whether there would ever be another
parking problem. He said his three main tenants feel the additional parking stalls
would solve the problems. He stated that he was in agreement with the conditions
listed in the staff report.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the letter from Carol Vannelli of the Wayzata Schools
causes him to wonder if this is a case of the wrong tenant in the wrong place.
Mr. Munla stated that he is trying to eliminate the parking problems with this request.
He said that the building square footage must set the limitations as to how much the
school district program can increase.
Commissioner Oja asked if there were any vacancies in building.
Mr. Munla stated that the building is 100 percent occupied, so this is a worse case
scenario.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced a letter from Judith Shank, Metropolitan Dermatology,
one of the building tenants, which was received after the staff report was distributed,
supporting this proposal.
Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to speak on
the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Albro, seconded by Commissioner Black to recommend
denial of the request by Compusite for a Variance and Site Plan Amendment to increase
the impervious coverage at 2050 Merrimac Lane, based on the fact that the usage of the
building was not as originally intended thus causing the parking problems; the site was
already over the allowed impervious coverage; and, the request was to increase the
income potential of the site.
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Commissioner Hill stated that he felt it was a problem to add a variance on top of a
variance, but that the natural limitation of being 100 percent leased is the (mite limit
for this site. He said that this requested change is balanced against seven additional
parking spaces. He said that denial of this request would not solve the problem. He
said that water runoff should not be an issue.
Commissioner Albro stated that there were other alternative uses for this site which
could result 100 percent occupation. He said that this was an opportunity to control the
environment by not increasing the impervious surface.
Commissioner Black asked if the number of existing parking spaces meets the City
Code.
Associate Planner Keho stated that the existing number of parking spaces exceeds Code
requirements.
Commissioner Albro stated that he felt the use was not what was intended for the site.
Associate Planner Keho stated that the Council approved the Conditional Use Permit
for a day care center to use this site for their program.
Commissioner Albro stated that there was no assurance that approval of this request
would solve the problem.
Chairman Stulberg stated that he supported the motion for denial but could not support
the reasons for denial given by Commissioner Albro. Chairman Stulberg stated that he
thought this request did not meet Conditions 1, 2 or 4 of the Variance standards. He
said he felt that the use of the building was forcing the need for addition parking.
MOTION to Amend the Motion to deny by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by
Commissioner Black, based on the fact that the request does not meet the Variance
standards Nos. 1, 2, and 4.
Commissioner Stimson stated that if this request were denied people would continue to
park on Merrimac Lane and the use would continue. She said that it would be better to
allow the expansion now with the condition that any additional future requests would
not be allowed.
Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend the Denial. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Hill voted
Nay.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Stimson, Hill and Oja voted
Nay. Motion failed on a 3-3 tie vote.
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MOTION by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Stimson to recommend
approval of the request by Compusite for a Variance and Site Plan Amendment to
increase the impervious surface at 2050 Merrimac Lane North, subject to conditions
listed in the April 29, 1994 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Black, Albro and Chairman Stulberg voted
Nay. Motion failed on a 3-3 tie vote.
Mr. Munla stated that the usage of the both buildings was approved by the City Council
thorough the Conditional Use Permit process at the same time the first Variance was
approved. He said that this request was not for financial gain, as he does not charge
for parking. He said these buildings were built and intended for the current usage.
INTERIM ORDINANCE REGARDING WETLAND SETBACKS (94043)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the Proposed Interim Ordinance regarding Wetland
Setbacks.
Director Hurlburt reviewed the May 6, 1994 staff report.
Director Hurlburt stated that staff had met with developers prior to this Public Hearing
and there were two issues that were brought up at the meeting. The developers were
concerned with those projects that were approved over two years ago and the variation
of setbacks required from one zoning district to another. She said that any variances
from the Interim Ordinance requested by developers would have to be looked at on a
case-by-case basis. They were concerned with the larger setbacks required between
commercial and industrial districts adjacent to residential districts which they said
would not do anything to affect the wetlands. The developers asked if a maximum
standard could be set that the setbacks would not exceed 35 feet in this case. She said
that staff would support this change.
Chairman Stulberg emphasized that the Planning Commission was here to discuss an
interim ordinance, not to craft the final ordinance which will take much more
research.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced letters from Susan and Craig Wall, and Ken Wendinger
into the record. These letters were received after the staff reports were distributed and
were passed out to the Commissioners before the meeting.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Ken Wendinger of 5465 Orleans Lane.
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Mr. Wendinger stated his concern was the setbacks in residential areas and he would
like to see a larger setback required to protect homeowners from water problems. He
said there could be possible lawsuits by residents because an ordinance has not been in
place to protect homes from water damage and pollution of the wetlands. He said he
would like to see a 25 foot setback plus a 25 foot buffer zone which would protect
water quality and filter out pollutants. He said he felt a buffer was more important
than a setback because nothing can be built on a buffer. He said he was in favor of the
two year limit and the allowance for individual variances.
Chairman Stulberg explained that the word "developer" can be interpreted as being an
individual homeowner also.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Bill Pritchard of Orrin Thompson Homes.
Mr. Pritchard asked the Commission to consider extending the time limit from two
years to three or four because of development time limits. He asked for a definition of
when the two year time would begin.
Chairman Stulberg responded that the two year time would be from the date the Interim
Ordinance is adopted, back two years from that date.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Sharon Meister of 3615 Evergreen Lane North.
Ms. Meister stated that she supported the Interim Ordinance and encouraged the
Commission to support the two year limit.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Tom les of 5055 Evergreen Lane North.
Mr. les stated that his concerns were that the City would approve a lot of variances.
He said he was concerned with the City allowing larger building pads on lots and
extending lots into the water and protected wetlands. He said he felt the Planned Unit
Developments lowered standards by allowing denser developments.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Terry Forbord of Lundgren Bros. Construction.
Mr. Forbord stated that he applauds this ordinance but that the two year limit for
developers and/or individual homeowners with prior approval would put an unfair
burden upon either to complete development. He encouraged the Commission to extend
the time limit to five years.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Rita O'Donnell of 12105 41st Avenue North.
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Ms. O'Donnell stated that she had been at meetings where developers stated they would
be long gone once tighter restrictions were in force and this would leave the citizens
holding the bag. She said that citizens are already suffering from flooded basements
and degraded water quality. She said she encouraged adoption of the strongest
standards possible for the interim. She requested that each Commissioner explain their
vote.
Mr. Forbord stated that Lundgren Bros. intends to be developing in Plymouth for a
long time. He said that they have always worked closely with City. He said that the
size of a parcel determines buildout, along with the desires of the owner. He said that
builders should not be penalized for taking time to complete development and that a
five year limit would be more fair. He explained that wet basements are not always
caused by homes being close to a wetland. He said factors such as the water table,
types of soils, and whether drain tile has been installed can contribute to wet
basements.
Mr. Pritchard stated that responsible developers are not long gone but are here for the
long term. He stated that he agreed with Mr. Forbord regarding reasons for wet
basements.
Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg stated that from the beginning he was not in favor of an interim
ordinance but he was now backing away from that position. He said he was not in
favor of changing the two year limit because there was no justification to change it to
three, four or five years. He said the variance procedure can be used if there is a
hardship issue.
Commissioner Hill stated that the variance was an option with justification and he
favored maintaining the two year limit.
Commissioner Black stated that she agreed with the opinions of Chairman Stulberg and
Commissioner Hill. She said that she would like to see industrial setbacks be 50 feet.
She said that the current minimum side yard setbacks of 10 feet in some districts is not
an adequate setback between adjoining properties; and, in the case of wetlands, she
would like to see a minimum side yard setback of 25 feet, the same as rear yard
setbacks.
Commissioner Stimson stated that she would like to see the time limit on the number of
years extended if it would save staff time.
Commissioner Albro asked if the number of years could be tied to the size of the
development. He said he supported the Interim Ordinance as written, and felt that
would be good for the short-term.
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Director Hurlburt stated it would be difficult to tie the year limit to the size of the
development. She said it is best not to define and to deal with variances on a case-by-
case basis.
Commissioner Hill asked if there could be a 25 foot side yard setback from a wetland
added to the ordinance.
Director Hurlburt stated that this situation would be very rare as most wetlands were in
rear yards and this would only complicate the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Albro to recommend
approval of the Interim Ordinance, with a change in the required minimum for
commercial and industrial property reduced to a minimum of 35 feet.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Black to change Page 3 #6 stating that the
setback from a wetland for industrial sites should be a minimum of 50 feet with a 25
foot side yard setback.
Motion died for lack of second.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Albro to
change the time limit to three years.
Commissioner Stimson stated that she favored extending the time limit if it would save
staff time from having to review variance after variance.
Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend. 2 Ayes. Commissioners Hill, Black, Oja and
Chairman Stulberg voted Nay. Motion failed on a 4 to 2 vote.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 6 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Motion to Adjourn by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Oja.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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Plymouth Human Rights Commission
June 2, 1994
Minutes
Present: Lisa Membrr, Earl Peterson, Jackie Fraedrich, Saundra Spigner, Bill Dix
Harvey Guttman, Laurie Levi, Claudelle Carruthers, Councilmember
Sheryl Morrison, Assistant Manager Kathy Lueckert
Excused: John Kane, Rebecca Ribich, Laura Booth
Assistant Manager Lueckert called the meeting to order at 7:35. The minutes were
approved with no corrections.
Ms. Lueckert introduced Wendy Adler Robinson, who is the Contract Compliance
Supervisor with the Department of Human Rights (DHR). Ms. Robinson explained the
role and function of the DHR, and passed out copies of the Human Rights law. She said
that DHR has about 3000 active cases dealing with various forms of discrimination;
however, there are only 10 investigators. She stated that many of the cases now deal with
age discrimination. The DHR recently received funding for a computer system. Up until
now they have not had an electronic means of tracking information, so that their ability to
provide historical and trend data to local commissions has been extremely limited.
Ms. Robinson then stated that DHR no longer provides training on the No Fault
Grievance process. This training will now be provided by the League of Minnesota
Human Rights Commissions. She said that DHR still tries to refer claims to local
commissions to mediate, and that local commissions can mediate the dispute themselves or
use a mediation service. Commission members asked many questions about the process of
filing claims, what role local commission should play, and whether or not a local
commission could be held liable for its mediation efforts. Ms. Robinson indicated that
local commissions are not liable.
Assistant Manager Lueckert asked about whether or not the DHR could provide Plymouth
with information on the discrimination charges filed in the City. Ms. Robinson stated that
the DHR had just done something similar for Bloomington, and that Plymouth could make
the same request. She also stated that the DHR can send staff members who are
knowledgeable about different types of discrimination to speak to us.
Ms. Robinson left at 8:40 PM. Discussion followed about subcommittees. Several
commission members stated that there is still much too learn, and that the Commission
should consider taking the time it needs to be educated on all aspects of human rights.
Ms. Lueckert indicated that the July meeting will focus on the law enforcement
perspective of human rights. Chief Craig Gerdes and City Prosecutor John Boyle will be
speaking.
Mr. Dix indicated that he was interested in working with Mr. Peterson on forming a Crisis
Intervention team. Ms. Lueckert stated that Chief Gerdes had said that such a team would
be extremely helpful to the Police Department. Mr. Peterson and Mr. Dix will work on a
proposal for a Crisis Intervention team, and present their ideas to the Human Rights
Commission at the August meeting. After HRC comment, the idea of a Crisis Intervention
Team will be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
Sheryl Morrison volunteered to help work on the HRC By -Laws. Jackie Fraedrich also
volunteered. They agreed to meet at 7 PM on July 7, prior to the regular HRC meeting.
The Policy Sub -committee will meet at 7 PM on :July 7.
The Needs Assessment Sub -committee will meet at 7 PM on July 7.
Ms. Spigner reminded the HRC that many of these committees are "one time" efforts
which will enable the entire HRC to focus on long term community education.
The Commission directed staff to write to the Department of Human Rights and request
copies of those claims filed in Plymouth. Ms. Carruthers asked that the request also
include those claims which might have been filed but for which no investigation was
requested.
The Human Rights Commission adjourned at 9:05 PM.
Next Meeting: July 7, 1994 at 7:30 PM John Boyle and Chief Craig Gerdes
Subcommittees will meet at 7 PM.
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH
June 7, 1994
Commissioner David Beaulieu
Department of Human Rights
500 Bremer Tower
7th Place and Minnesota Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Dear Commissioner Beaulieu,
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The Plymouth Human Rights Commission would like to extend their thanks
Wendy Adler Robinson and to you for the support your department has given the
Commission as it begins its work. Ms. Robinson's presentation to the Commission was
very informative, and Commission members received answers to many of their questions.
One of the challenges facing the Plymouth Human Rights Commission is assessing
the human rights climate in Plymouth, so that the Commission can focus its public
education efforts. The Commission requests that you forward copies of all open cases
which have been filed against any entity or organization in Plymouth. The Commission
also requests that you forward any complaints which may have been filed against an
organization in Plymouth, but the complainant specified that the charge not be
investigated --in essence, any "for information only" complaints. We understand that you
recently forwarded similar information to the Bloomington Human Rights Commission.
Thank you very much for your assistance. The Commission looks forward to
receiving the case information. Should your staff have questions about the request, please
call me on 550-5013.
Sincerely,
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special/Closed Meeting - June 10, 1994 - 7:30 a.m.
District Administration Building - Board Room
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Resolution Canvassing, Returns of Votes of School District Special Election -
June 7, 1994, Bond Referendum
III. Motion to Hold Closed Session Re arding Personnel Matters
IV. Adjourn
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Minutes of the regular
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Minutes
of May
Board of Education, Independent School District 279
Maple Grove, Minnesota
May 17, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Tuesday,
strategy of May 10,
May 17, 1994 in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center.
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairperson Clair
Coughlin.
ROLL CALL
The following were present: Board members - Ron Christensen, Clair
Coughlin, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich Krambeer, and the
Investments. Debt Service. and
Superintendent of Schools, Marl Ramsey. Lynda Forbes was absent at
roll call, arriving at 8:50 p.m.
PLEDGE OF
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ALLEGIANCE
ACCEPTANCE
Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Funk, to accept the printed
OF AGENDA
agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS
Chairperson Coughlin added an item to the agenda relative to a
TO AGENDA
meeting of the Metro Bridge Committee.
FLORA
Six staff members spoke in tribute to deceased colleagues Johnnie
ROGGE
Hammer, Kathy Hillstrom, Wilda Beckey, Neil Oney, Charles
SCHOLARSHIPS
St. Andrew, Jean Lindahl and Darlene Voight--in whose honor and
memory the 1994 Flora Rogge scholarships are given.
Jim Bakula summarized the accomplishments of the two scholarship
recipients, Sarah Hallonquist and Jennifer Reier, both of Park Center
Senior High School, and then presented them with their scholarships.
OPEN FORUM
No one addressed the Board in the Open Forum.
CONSENT
Motion by Mr. Christensen, seconded by Mrs. Gall, to approve items in
CALENDAR
the Consent Calendar as follows:
Minutes of the regular
meeting
of May
3. 1994.
Minutes of the special
meeting
for negotiations
strategy of May 10,
1994.
Electronic Wire Transfers
(including
Investments. Debt Service. and
Minnesota Payroll Withholding)
for
the month of April. 1994.
Verified Accounts Payable
dated
May
17. 1994.
Ratification of Payment
of Bills.
including
Payroll. for April. 1994.
Licensed Personnel: To accept the resignation of Gretchen Usher,
effective 6/13/94; to acknowledge position ending for Mary Peters;
effective 6/10/94; to grant child care leaves to Laura Thompson,
effective 8/29/94 and Victoria Ann Snyder, effective 8/1/94 - 10/31/94;
and to acknowledge contract ending for Elizabeth Albrecht, effective
6/10/94.
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CONSENT Nonlicensed Personnel: To acknowledge with appreciation the long -
CALENDAR term service of Darlyne Hoffman and Myrna Mayket, and to accept
their requests for retirement, effective 6/10/94 and 5/6/94 respectively.
To also accept the request for retirement of Maxine Garrett, effective
6/8/94.
To accept the resignations of Susan (Kosak) Salter, effective 5/6/94,
Susan Wilson, effective 4/15/94, and Rebecca Gustafson, JoAnn
Norman, and Diane Roggenbauer--all effective 6/9/94.
To acknowledge positions ending for Kelli Olson, effective 5/6/94, and
for Elizabeth Armstrong, Connie Bohlke, Jody Bratten, Sue Cox,
Rebecca Dillner, Kristi Flaa, Aurelia Gordon, Deb Groettum, Nancy
Hegna, Nancy Knox, Debra Koenig, Beth Kortsha, Rhonda Lee, Elm
Creek, Ann Meyer, Kerstei Nelson, Marty Olson, Connie Pearson,
Cheryl Peterson, Marian Rehor, Lucy Shamp, Mary Lou Spurrier,
Betty Stockman, Deborah Walk --all effective 6/9/94.
To grant child care leave to Vicki Curtis, effective 7/17/94; to grant
leave of absence to Madeline Linville, medical leave effective 5/5/94 to
6/9/94, to protect PERA rights.
To acknowledge as returning from leave Anne Ford, effective 5/9/94;
and to employ Marian Rehor, effective 4/11/94 through 6/9/94.
Nonresident Student Attendance Agreements
Secondary Outgoing 1993-94: One resident student due to extenuating
circumstances and five to finish the school year.
Secondary Outgoing 1994-95: One resident student due to extenuating
circumstances.
Secondary Incoming 1993-94: One nonresident student to finish senior
high and two to finish the school year.
Secondary Incoming 1994-95: Three nonresident students due to
extenuating circumstances.
Elementary Outgoing 1993-94: One resident student due to
extenuating circumstances and ten to finish the school year.
Elementary Outgoing 1994-95: Three resident students to attend an
elementary grade due to day care.
Elementary Incoming 1993-94: Two nonresident students to finish the
school year.
Elementary Incoming 1994-95: Six nonresident students to attend an
elementary grade due to day care and two due to extenuating
circumstances.
Student Trig by Garden City sixth grade to Long Lake Conservation
Center, May 23-25.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, May 17, 1994 (page three)
CONSENT Convention. Conference and Workshop attendance for Bernie Lloyd -
CALENDAR International Teachers Federation, Esko, May 11; Sandy Hewitt and
Carolyn Tischer - College of St. Benedict, Collegeville, May 17; Mark
Sackett, Maureen Mularie, Betty Evermann and John Piotraschke -
Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, Ames, Iowa, June 1-3; George
Rabehl - Workshop on Assessment as Learning, Alverno College,
Milwaukee, June 20-24; June Gross - Assessing Electronic Information,
Brainerd, June 29 -July 1; Janet Jones - Center for Research and
Learning, University of Kansas, July 7-9; and Stan Mack and Sharon
Mortrud, Spring Conference/MASPA, Deerwood, May 12, 13. Stan
Mack -May 12 only.
Awarding of Contract for boiler burner replacements at Cedar Island
and Palmer Lake Elementary Schools to Northwestern Service, Inc. in
the amount of $28,130.00.
Awarding of Contract for telephone replacement systems at 14
elementary schools to VICOM, Inc. in the amount of $444,857.21, and to
reject Alternates A-1 and A-2.
Awarding of Contract for voice and data cabling systems for 14
elementary schools and Park Center Senior High School.
Contract No. 1 to Norstan Communicataions totaling $155,090.00;
Contract No. 2 to Collisys totaling $142,280.00; and Contract No. 3 to
Com -Link Contractors totaling $437,840.00.
Awarding of Contract for asbestos abatement. Brooklyn Junior High
School. to SafeAir. Inc., the low bidder. for the sum of $40,840.00.
Change Order No. 1. Brooklyn Junior High School, for asbestos
abatement, DEDUCT of $652.50.
Motions renrding superintendent's post -employment ben fi .
a) that the School District unilaterally provide and pay for
hospitalization, medical anad dental insurance premiums in the School
District's group health -hospitalization and dental plans for the
Superintendent of Schools and eligible family members after the
Superintendent reaches the age of 55 until the Superintendent reaches
the age of 65 or qualifies for another hospital, medical or dental
insurance program, whichever is sooner, after retirement or
discontinuance of employment for any reason.
b) that the School District unilaterally provide payment for unused sick
leave to the Superintendent of Schools of fifty (50) days upon retirement
or discontinuance of employment by the Superintendent for any reason.
Payment shall be computed at the daily rate of pay for the last year of
contracted employment.
Establishment of automatic clearing account for payroll direct deposit.
First Bank N.A.
The motion to approve the above items in the Consent Calendar carried
unanimously.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, May 17, 1994 (page four)
RESOLUTION
Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Krambeer, to adopt the
TO
following resolution:
TERMINATE
Krambeer; and the following voted against the same: No one;
CHEMICAL
TERMINATION OF CHEMICAL AWARENESS COUNSELORS
AWARENESS
5-0 vote.
COUNSELORS
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District
TO
No. 279, that pursuant to the School Board's decision for budget
TERMINATE
reduction, the positions of the following Chemical Awareness
SPECIAL
Counselors be terminated at the close of the current 1993-94 school
EDUCATION
year: Trina Hackbarth and Sally Weseley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said
counselors regarding termination, and that said notice be issued by
District Personnel Office.
Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Ron Christensen, Clair Coughlin, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich
Krambeer; and the following voted against the same: No one;
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on a
5-0 vote.
RESOLUTION
Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to adopt the
TO
following resolution:
TERMINATE
SPECIAL
TERMINATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS
EDUCATION
PARAPRO-
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District
FESSIONALS
No. 279, that pursuant to the School Board's decision for budget
reduction, the positions of the following Special Education
Paraprofessionals be terminated at the close of the current 1993-94
school year: Linda Bellin and Regina Tisovich.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said
paraprofessionals regarding termination, and that said notice be issued
by District Personnel Office.
Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Ron Christensen, Clair Coughlin, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich
Krambeer; and the following voted against the same: No one;
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on a
5-0 vote.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, May 17, 1994 (page five)
RESOLUTION Motion by Mrs. Gall, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to adopt the
TO TERMINATE following resolution:
CLERICAL
PARAPRO- TERMINATION OF CLERICAL PARAPROFESSIONALS
FESSIONALS
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District
No. 279, that pursuant to the School Board's decision for budget
reduction, the positions of the following Clerical Paraprofessionals be
terminated at the close of the current 1993-94 school year: Lorraine
Gause and Tyann Newbold.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said
paraprofessionals regarding termination, and that said notice be issued
by District Personnel Office.
Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Ron Christensen, Clair Coughlin, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich
Krambeer; and the following voted against the same: No one;
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on a
5-0 vote.
RESOLUTION Motion by Mr. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Funk, to adopt the
TO following resolution:
TERMINATE
INSTRUCTIONAL/ TERMINATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CAREER RESOURCE
CAREER PARAPROFESSIONALS
RESOURCE
PARA-
PROFESSIONALS BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District
No. 279, that pursuant to the School Board's decision for budget
reduction, the positions of the following Instructional/Career Resource
paraprofessionals be terminated at the close of the current 1993-94
school year: Deb Hiestand, Alice LaGrano, Judy McGarry, and Brenda
Mueller.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said
paraprofessionals regarding termination, and that said notice be issued
by District Personnel Office.
Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Ron Christensen, Clair Coughlin, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich
Krambeer; and the following voted against the same: No one;
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on
5-0 vote.
FINANCIAL Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to approve the
REPORTS following financial reports for April, 1994: a) Fund Balance Report,
b) Statement of Revenue, c) Statement of Expenditures, d) Current
Investments on Hand, and e) Building Construction Fund Report. The
motion carried unanimusly.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, May 17, 1994 (page six)
GIFTS TO THE Motion by Mr. Christensen, seconded by Mrs. Gall, to accept with
DISTRICT great appreciation the following gifts: From the Birch Grove PTO -
$980, salary for SEM paraprofessional; Crest View PTO - $1,485,
rewards for Super Kids' Day; Edinbrook PTO - $150, Young Authors
Conference and $1,650, MacIntosh work station; Edinbrook PTO - $376,
political/geographic globes and $25, Climb Theater presentation for
peer mediators; Fernbrook PTO - $2,595, volunteer breakfast,
laminator, cabinet and film; Families of Garden City - $2,739,
presentations, Valleyfair, peer helpers, supplies, volunteer tea, field
trips, volunteer coordinator salary, discipline program; Oak View PTO -
$12,500, computers, software and printers; Osseo Elementary PTA -
$200, Super Kids' Day; Palmer Lake PTA - $9,361, playground
equipment, $100, registration for Young Authors Conference and $50,
field trip transportation.
From Park Brook PTO - $70, pop for PTO family night; Sunny Hollow
PTA - $295.29, mini grant materials, $107.82, materials for grade 3
mini grant, $72.64, grade 3 classroom materials and $25, games for
grade 3 classrooms; Weaver Lake PTO - $1,290, classroom budgets,
supplies; Willow Lane PTA - $850, CD Rom and $125, playground
equipment; Winnetka PTO - $396.25, Young Authors Conference.
From Birch Grove, Elm Creek, Zanewood, Winnetka, Park Brook,
Sunny Hollow, Fernbrook, Willow Lane, Cedar Island, Orchard and
Garden City PTOs - $146.52, set of bookmark dies.
From Zanewood PTO - $162, phy ed equipment and $330, whistles, etc.
for patrol; Osseo Elementary Parents and Staff - $227.20, enrichment
activities and materials; Osseo American Legion - $2,030, elementary
students to Legionville; Fernbrook SEM Team - $100, Young Authors'
Conference; Osseo Junior High Student Council - $250, Young Authors'
Conference; Paul Finkelstein and Shree Kolatkak - $150, to purchase
tennis balls for boys' tennis team at Osseo Senior High; North View
Student Council - $425, MacIntosh computer and South Africa
presentations; and Dave's Sport Shop, Inc. - $400, scholarship for
student at Osseo Senior High.
The motion carried unanimously.
GIRLS' Superintendent Ramsey reviewed the movement towards adopting
ICE girls' ice hockey over the past year, which included presentations by
HOCKEY parents and students at a school board meeting, development of a
preliminary report by athletic directors and principals, discussion at
work session of the school board, and a final report reducing the
projected cost to $41,000 per school.
At 8:50 p.m. Linda Forbes arrived at the meeting.
Following discussion, motion by Mrs. Gall, seconded by Mr. Funk, to
add girls' ice hockey as a competitive sport at each high school
beginning in the 1994-95 school year. The motion carried unanimously.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, May 17, 1994 (page seven)
ASSURING Dee Leach, Anne Harvell and Willie Johnson presented the report of
A SAFE Top Priority No. 2, Assuring a Safe School Environment. Ms. Leach
ENVIRONMENT reviewed the charge given the committee; namely, "To review
procedures and practices regarding safety in schools. To compile and
analyze data regarding weapons and violence in schools and make
recommendations to assure a safe school environment."
Ms. Harvell and Mr. Johnson summarized the activities of the
committee and the many findings and recommendations resulting from
their work.
Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mrs. Forbes, to accept the report
of Top Priority No. 2, Assuring A Safe School Environment, with
appreciation to members of the committee. The motion carried
unanimously.
1994-95
Bill Dix explained the makeup of the 1994-95 Boundary Committee.
BOUNDARY
The Board asked that any changes in membership be brought to the
COMMITTEE
Board's attention. Motion by Mr. Christensen, seconded by Mr.
Krambeer, to approve the list of 1994-95 Boundary Committee
members and alternates as presented. The motion carried
unanimously.
SCHOOL
Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mrs. Gall, to approve on second
BOARD
and final reading School Board Policy No. 5112, Age of Entrance; and
POLICY
School Board Policy No. 6410, Instructional Materials Selection,
NO. 5112
Production and Reevaluation. The motion carried unanimously.
AND
NO. 6410
RESOLUTION Member Ron Christensen introduced the following resolution and
FOR LAND moved its adoption:
CONDEMNATION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTIES BY EMINENT DOMAIN
WHEREAS, Independent School District No. 279 (Osseo Area Schools)
is charged with the responsibility of providing educational facilities to
serve the needs of the citizens within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the School District has determined that a new elementary
school is required to serve the educational needs of the citizens within
its boundaries and has invested significant time, effort and funds to
plan such a facility; and
WHEREAS, the School District has acquired a new site for the
elementary school facility, which site has direct access to a public right
of way, but needs to acquire an interest in an adjacent site in order to
have an access to the site to accommodate the needs of the planned
elementary school facility; and
WHEREAS, acquiring an additional access to the site will ensure
ingress and egress to the site and will promote general safety and
public welfare; and
Minutes of the regular meeting, May 17, 1994 (page eight)
RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the adjacent site will adequately complement the new site
and satisfy the needs of the planned elementary school facility; and
WHEREAS, the timing of the financing, construction and appropriate
Bof the new elementary school facility requires that the School
District take immediate steps to acquire an easement across the
adjacent site to assure assembly of a complete site; and
WHEREAS, the School District has the funds to acquire the site;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Independent School
District No. 279;
1. That the recitals set forth above are found to be true and
incorporated in the body of this resolution as if fully set forth herein.
2. That the School District finds that acquisition of the easement
legally described on Exhibit A ("Subject Property") is appropriate and
necessary to ensure that adequate educational facilities are available to
satisfy the educational needs of the public.
3. That in consultation with School District staff, the attorneys for the
School District are directed to commence quick -take eminent domain
proceedings pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapters 117 and 123 to
acquire all rights, title and interest in the Subject Property.
4. That in consultation with School District staff, the attorneys for the
School District are authorized to retain such appraisers, consultants
and expert witnesses and incur such other costs and make such
payments on behalf of the School District as are prudent or necessary to
complete the eminent domain proceedings, including, but not limited to,
surveying the Subject Property and completing an environmental audit
of the Subject Property.
5. The staff and the attorneys for the School District are authorized to
continue to negotiate the acquisition of the Subject Property throughout
the eminent domain proceeding.
Adopted by the School Board this 17th day of May, 1994.
Superintendent
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Member Russ Funk, and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Ron Christensen, Clair Coughlin,
Lynda Forbes, Russ Funk, Patience Gall and Rich Krambeer; and the
following voted against the resolution: No one; whereupon said
resolution was duly passed and adopted.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, May 17, 1994 (page nine)
ANNOUNCE- a. Commencement, Sunday, June 5, 1:00 p.m. for Park Center,
MENTS
4:30 p.m. for Osseo Senior -- Target Center
b. Retirement Reception, hosted by School Board, Tuesday, June 7,
6:30 p.m., Cafeteria, ESC
C. Next regular school board meeting, Tuesday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.,
ESC
d. Negotiations strategy session, Tuesday, June 14, 5:00 p.m., ESC
e. Public Hearing on Capital Improvement Plan, Tuesday, June 14,
7:00 p.m., ESC
f. Work session, Tuesday, June 14, following public hearing.
METRO
Chairperson Coughlin asked if any Board member could attend a
BRIDGE
meeting of the Metro Bridge Committee on May 24; Russ Funk
COMMITTEE
volunteered.
ELECTION
Relative to the School Board election, Clerk Lynda Forbes presented
AFFIDAVITS
affidavits showing the required publication of the Filing Notice,
publication of the Notice of Election, posting of the Notice of Election,
andposting of the sample ballot. She stated that all aspects of election
law have been fulfilled.
RECESS
The meeting was recessed at 9:40 p.m. to await election returns and
AND
prepare documents for canvassing. The meeting was reconvened at
RECONVENING
10:30 p.m.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, May 17, 1994 (page ten)
RESOLUTION Motion by Mr. Christensen, seconded by Mr. Funk, to adopt the
CANVASSING following resolution:
ELECTION
RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS
OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District
No. 279 as follows:
1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general
election of the voters of the district held on May 17, 1994, was in
all respects duly and legally called and held.
2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a
total of 2134 voters of the district voted at said election on the
election of two school board members for three -year -term vacancies
on the board caused by expiration of term on July 1 next following
the general election; as follows:
Candidate John Armstrong
81
Candidate Tina M. Armstrong
158
Candidate Clair W. Coughlin
1212
Candidate Duane K. Erickson
734
Candidate Patience H. Gall
1236
Candidate Ronald F. Steiner
743
Candidate Charlie Wanha
27
3. Candidate Patience H. Gall and candidate Clair W. Coughlin
having received the highest number of votes, are elected to three-
year terms beginning July 1, 1994.
The school district Clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results
of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the
school district is located in whole or in part.
Upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor of the
foregoing resolution: Ron Christensen, Clair Coughlin, Lynda Forbes,
Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich Krambeer; and the following voted
against said resolution: No one; whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
Minutes of the regular meeting, May 17, 1994 (page eleven)
RESOLUTION Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mrs. Forbes, to adopt
AUTHORIZING the following resolution:
ISSUANCE OF
CERTIFICATES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES
OF ELECTION OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK
TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION -RELATED DUTIES
WHEREAS, the School Board has canvassed the election for School
Board members held May 17, 1994;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of
Independent School District No. 279 as follows:
The Chairperson and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
Certificates of Election on behalf of the School Board of
Independent School Distict 279 to the following candidates:
a. Clair W. Coughlin for office of director for a
three-year term.
b. Patience H. Gall for office of director for a
three-year term.
who have received a sufficiently large number of votes to be elected
to fill vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on
July 1 next following the election, based on the results of the
canvass.
2. The Certificate of Election shall be in substantially the form
attached hereto.
3. After the time for contesting the election has passed, the Clerk of
the School Board is hereby directed to deliver the Certificates to
the persons entitled thereto personally or by certified mail.
4. The Clerk is hereby directed to enclose with the certificate a form
of Acceptance of Office and Oath of Office in substantially the form
attached hereto.
Upon roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor of the
foregoing resolution: Ron Christensen, Clair Coughlin, Lynda Forbes,
Russ Funk, Patience Gall and Rich Krambeer; and the following voted
against said resolution: No one; whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:33 p.m., motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Krambeer,
to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Lynda Forbes, Clerk
Bicycling is a favorite summertime sport, but did you know.......
♦ that a recent study of Twin Cities area hospitals indicated that 16 out of every 100
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pediatric emergency visits was for a cycle -related injury?
(QTS ♦ head injuries account for 75% of all bike -related injuries.
♦ having your child wear a helmet is the best thing that you can do to keep him or her safe
on their bike, skateboard, roller blades etc.
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more complex and dangerous than it was in years past, so join together with us to keep kids
safe.
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and the Plymouth Police have joined together this summer to keep kids safe!
BURGER
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If a Plymouth Police Reserve Officer spots your child wearing a helmet while biking, roller
blading or skateboarding the Reserve Officer will award the child with a certificate for a free
treat at Wendy's, Burger King, Arby's or McDonalds and will give them a reflective Plymouth
Police Sticker for their helmet. Target Greatland has donated a bike helmet to each of the
restaurants which will be given away by drawing during the summer. Stop on in to a
participating restaurant and register your child to win a new bike helmet.
While you're there, enjoy a summer treat!
Remember Safe Cyclists Wear Bike Helmets!!!
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: June 3, 1994
TO: Public Safety Direc r Gerdes
Fire Chief Kline
FROM: Sara Lynn Cwa
SUBJECT: Operation Buckle Down
The special Operation Buckle Down Project that we hosted June 1 and 2 at
Armstrong and Wayzata High School was a success!
Mother's Against Drunk Driving provided a significant contribution to our
collaborative project by making available to us the MADD crash display vehicle.
Students were moved by the graphic acknowledgment of the tragedy of drunk
driving and the overall importance of seatbelt use. Captain Tom Anthony, of the
State sponsored Operation Buckle Down Project, provided our Department with
complimentary Operation Buckle Down T-shirts and baseball caps which were
awarded to students who were randomly selected out of the pool of drivers we
observed wearing their seatbelts. School Liaison Officer Mike Goldstein and Curtis
Smith also played a key role in receiving the needed support and approval from
each school's administration and selected workable dates for us to pilot our
program.
We began Operation Buckle Down by taking a survey of student drivers at
Armstrong and Wayzata as they arrived to school in the morning and were pleased
to find an approximate 66% seatbelt compliance rate at Armstrong and a 75%
compliance rate at Wayzata.
Police Officer Luke Way, Fire Lieutenant Tom Evanson, Firefighter Henry Ahrens,
and I randomly selected 16 drivers who were wearing their seatbelt, identified them
through their vehicle's registration and located them within the school. We then
went to each classroom of the selected drivers and provided a straight forward
message on seatbelt use and expressed Plymouth's sincere concern for the student's
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safety knowing that each year June, July and August account for one third of all
teenage automobile fatalities. The randomly selected drivers were then awarded an
Operation Buckle Down T-shirt or baseball cap in front of their classmates who
responded to their awards with clapping and cheering.
We received wonderful feedback on the simplicity and power of our program from
both faculty and students at Armstrong and Wayzata and Channel 35 News and the
KARE 11 morning show provided positive coverage as well. Our Operation Buckle
Down Project has also enhanced the partnership we enjoy between Plymouth Public
Safety, MADD and Operation Buckle Down and we look forward to joining together
again in 1995.
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We are writing this letter as concerned fellow City'—"
Council Members as a City Member of, the League of Minnesota
Cities Insurance Trust (L.M.C.I.T.). We are asking for your
consideration and support on a matter that has gone on for
much too long and has sapped the resources of each of the
three involved City Council Members.
We believe, and the Minnesota Court of Appeals agrees
that City Council Members should be entitled to reasonable
legal defense coverage thru the L.M.C.I.T.. The attorneys
for the L.M.C.I.T. disagree and have chosen to add to all
parties expense and Appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
This action was brought in November of 1991 in regard to
a June emergency discussion to repair a well in the Afton
City Park prior to the Fourth of July celebration. The
original complaint alleged that the Mayor violated the open
meeting law with two Council Members on three separate and
unrelated occasions. The complaint asked that the statutory
penalty be imposed ($100) and that the Mayor and the two
involved Council Members be removed from office. An elected
official can be removed from office for three violations of
the open meeting law. The courts have found only one
unintentional violation and no evidence of any other open
meeting law violations. In their defense the three City
Council Members have incurred over $60,000 in legal expenses.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled on March 8, 1994
that the L.M.C.I.T. has a duty to defend and ordered them to
do so. L.M.C.I.T. attorneys have chosen to Appeal the charge
to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
All around Minnesota Communities thought in joining the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust they would receive
legal defense coverage. The Court of Appeals says they
should!
In Afton, a single citizens effort to remove a Mayor and
two City Council Members from public office has failed. The
cost of survivory on their Public Offices is $60,000 to the
involved Council Members. This is the type of event that is
extraordinary, beyond budget and one for which cities
purchase insurance. At least Afton thought it had purchased
such insurance.
City of Afton — 3033 St. Croix Trail So. Box 386; Afton, MN. 55001
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We are enclosing a Resolution that would direct the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance trust to comply with the
Appeals Court decision. We ask that you place this matter on
your City Councils agenda at the earliest possible date and
show your support for Afton or your concern for the issue by
passing the attached resolution and forwarding a copy to the
L.M.C.I.T. and the City of Afton. We thank you for your time
and consideration on this matter.
Respectfully,
Charlotte Farago
Ward 3
Non -Litigants
City of Afton
Daniel O`Neill
Ward 4
RESOLUTION 1994-11
CITY OF AFTON
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE LMCIT TO COMPLY WITH
THE COURT OF APPEALS DECISION REGARDING
AFTON CITY OFFICIALS
WHEREAS, elected City officials from the City of Afton have been
in litigation since November, 1991, and
WHEREAS, this litigation has resulted in legal fees of
approximately $60,000, and
WHEREAS, these fees are the result of defending their right to
hold public office as elected officials, and
WHEREAS, the District Court states that the defendants did not
conspire to meet and the Court of Appeals states
that their one violation was "within the reasonable and
lawful performance of public duties and the violation
was "unintentional... an unfortunate misstep --a stumble --
while the appellants went about the performance of
legitimate public services", and
WHEREAS, there was no personal benefit to these City officials,
and
WHEREAS, Afton is a member of the LMCIT pool, an insurance trust
designed so that cities can help each other during times
of unanticipated financial trouble, and
WHEREAS, the Court of Appeals has ruled that this pool does offer
coverage for defense of these types of minor violations,
and
WHEREAS, the LMCIT has now begun to offer insurance, at an
additional premium to member cities, which specifically
covers those situations already determined to be covered
by the Court of Appeals decision, and
WHEREAS, the LMCIT has appealed this Court of Appeals decision to
the Minnesota Supreme Court, and
WHEREAS, this appeal will cost the LMCIT and its member cities,
and also the elected officials of Afton, considerable
time, resources, and thousands of additional dollars,
RESOLUTION 1994-11
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY,COUNCIL OF Afton that it
direct the LMCIT to dismiss its appeal to the State
Supreme Court, and to reimburse the elected officials
from the City of Afton for their legal expenses resulting
from litigation originating in November of 1994,
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to
LMCIT offices in St. Paul and to the City of Afton.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AFTON THIS 10TH DAY OF
MAY, 1994.
Daniel O'Neill, Councilmember
Acting Chair
ATTEST:
Alex Wikstrom, City Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas J. o, City Attorney
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3001 Harbor Lane, Suite 150 • Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553-1144 • Fax (612) 553-9326
June 7, 1994
The Honorable Kim Bergman
Mayor of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Re: 1993 Annual Report
Dear Mayor Bergman:
Enclosed is a copy of the 1993 Annual Report received and approved by the Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Commission at their meeting on June 2, 1994. As directed by the
Commission, copies of the annual report are being forwarded to the mayors of each member
city. The activity report and financial report have been combined into a single document
which meets the annual reporting requrements of Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410.0150.
Should you have any questions on the Commission's activities during 1993 or the financial
statements provided in the annual report, please feel free to contact me at 473-4224.
Sincerely,
MONTGOMERY WATSON
Engineers for the Commission
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Dale Claridge, P.E.
Enclosures
cc: Commissioners
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SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
BROOKLYN CENTER
NEW HOPE
PLYMOUTH CRYSTAL
ROBBINSDALE
MINNEAPOLIS
Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission
1993 Annual Report
April 1994
MONTGOMERY WATSON
SCWMC 1993 Annual Report
A
ACTIVITY REPORT
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SCWMC 1993 Annual Report
ACTIVITY REPORT
Introduction
This annual activity report has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Reporting
Requirements of Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410.0150, Subpart 3. The information presented
in this section summarizes the Commission's activities for 1993 and corresponds with the
11 items listed under Subpart 3 of the Rules. Additional information is included in the
append at the end of the report.
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (Commission) was formed in
1984 under a Joint Powers Agreement between the nine cities having land within the
Shingle Creek Watershed. The nine cities include Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park,
Crystal, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale.
Regular Commission meetings are held at 12:45 pm on the second Thursday of each month
at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park.
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Plan was approved by the Board of Water and
Soil Resources on April 25, 1990 and adopted by the Commission on May 3, 1990.
A. Board of Commissioners
The Commission is governed by a nine -member board comprised of representatives
(Commissioners) from each member city. Commissioners are appointed by member cities
for a term of three years. Commissioners from Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and
Crystal, whose terms had expired, were reappointed at the beginning of the 1994 fiscal year.
The names of current Commissioners, city represented, address, and telephone number
are listed on the next page. Sy Knapp (Brooklyn Center), William Monk (Crystal),
Richard Fursman (Osseo), and Troy Gamble and Fran Hagen, Sr. (Robbinsdale) served
on the Commission during 1993 as representatives from their respective member cities.
B. Consultants
The Commission currently retains the services of the following consultants:
• Montgomery Watson, Technical Services
• Curt Pearson, Legal Services
• Judie Anderson's Secretarial Services Inc., Administrative Services
Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each consultant are also provided on the next
page. The Commission has no employees.
C. Summary of Goals/Objectives and 1993 Activities
Goals and Objectives
The water management objectives developed by the Commission and included in Section
IV of the Watershed Management Plan include the following:
• Develop hydrologic systems along with a water -related land use planning process to
accommodate existing and adopted land use plans within municipalities.
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SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT CONDUSSION
Commissioners
Mark Maloney, Treasurer
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
Phone 569-3340
Gary Brown
City of Brooklyn Park
5200 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443-4300
Phone 424-8000
Anne Norris
City of Crystal
4141 Douglas Drive
Crystal, Minnesota
Phone 531-1140
Mark Hanson
City of New Hope
c/o Bonestroo & Associates
2335 W. Highway 36
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113
Phone 636-4600
Gerald Schreiber
City of Osseo
415 Central Avenue
Osseo, Minnesota 55369
Phone 425-2624
Fred Moore, Chairman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
55422 Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Phone 550-5080
Gerald Butcher, Vice -Chairman
City of Maple Grove
9401 Fernbrook Lane
Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369
Phone 420-4000
Perry Damon, Secretary
City of Minneapolis
309 Second Avenue South - 3rd Floor
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2268
Phone 673-2405
Staff
Secretary
Judie Anderson
Shingle Creek WMC
3001 Harbor Lane - Suite 150
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Phone 553-1144
Curt Pearson
Wurst, Pearson, Larson, et. al.
1100 First Bank Place West
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Phone 338-4200 1-2
Maria D'Andrea
City of Robbinsdale
4221 Lake Road
Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422
Phone 537-4534
Engineer
Dale Claridge
Montgomery Watson
545 Indian Mound
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
Phone 473-4224
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• Preserve and use natural storage and retention areas to maintain and improve the
hydrologic systems within the watershed.
• Reduce, to the greatest extent practical, the public capital and maintenance
expenditures necessary to control excessive volumes and rates of runoff.
• Maintain or improve both surface water and groundwater quality.
• Prevent and control flooding damage.
• Control erosion and sedimentation.
• Promote groundwater recharge
• Protect and enhance water -related fish and wildlife habitats.
• Protect and enhance opportunities for water recreation.
• Coordinate and communicate the relationships between municipalities, agencies
and citizens which affect water management within the watershed.
Summary of 1993 Com** i ion Activities
Below is a summary of the work effort undertaken by the Commission in 1993 in achieving
the above goals and objectives and completing the projected work plan outlined in last
year's annual report.
• Reviewed 16 projects within the watershed in accordance with the management
standards and policies of the Commission (see Section E).
• Adopted a resolution establishing the Commission as the LGU to administer the
Permanent Program under the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act unless
member cities elect to serve as the LGU. The resolution also established a policy for
reimbursement of costs and expenses incurred by the Commission in providing LGU
services to member cities. Sample resolutions were prepared for member cities to
indicate their intent to serve as the LGU or delegate LGU responsibility to the
Commission.
• Prepared draft Wetland Management Policy to administer the Permanent Program
of the Wetland Conservation Act for member cities designating the Commission as
the LGU.
• Prepared 1992 Annual Report in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8410.0150.
Prepared a newsletter in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8410.0100, Subpart 4 (see
Section H).
• Conducted field investigations, reviewed precipitation and lake level data, and
evaluated possible options for addressing the high water problems on Ryan Lake.
Temporary modification of the weir at the Twin Lakes outlet as approved by the
Commission was installed by the City of Robbinsdale in accordance with the design
details prepared by the Commission's engineer.
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• Prepared review forms listing local plan requirements for use in reviewing local
plans submitted for Commission approval. Copies of forms were forwarded to
member cities as reference information to aid in preparing local plans.
• Provided preliminary review comments on draft local plans submitted by Brooklyn
Center and Robbinsdale.
• Participated in the water quality sampling of Eagle Lake and Twin Lakes as part of
the 1993 Met Council Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program. Completed five other
water quality projects funded by the Commission which included: Twin Lake
Shoreline Mapping; Upper Twin Lake Storm Sewer Investigation; Palmer Lake
Subwatershed Investigation; Eagle Lake Water Quality Data Analysis; and Twin
Lakes Water Quality Data Analysis.
• Finalized storm drainage map for the area draining to the Twin Lakes/Ryan Lake
Basin showing drainage boundaries, storm sewer lines, channels, pump stations,
ponds, and wetlands.
Reviewed and provided comments on the amended draft Hennepin County
Groundwater Plan prepared by the Hennepin Conservation District.
• Amended Joint Powers Agreement in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section
103B.211, Subdivision 1 and Minnesota Rules 8410.0030.
D. Projected Work Plan for 1994
The Commission's projected work plan for 1994 is as follows:
• Continue to review projects within the watershed in accordance with the management
standards and policies of the Commission.
• Conduct follow-up field inspections on select projects reviewed by the Commission to
verify that stormwater treatment facilities have been constructed as proposed and are
functioning adequately.
• Continue to serve as the LGU for administering the Permanent Program under the
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act unless member cities elect to serve as the
LGU.
• Provide technical assistance to cities in preparing their local plans and review plans
submitted for conformance with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Plan.
• Conduct water quality projects including: participate in the water quality sampling
of Bass Lake and Crystal Lake as part of the 1994 Met Council Volunteer Lake
Monitoring Program; participate in the making of an aquascaping demonstration
video being considered by the HCD and Hennepin County Extension Service; Basin
Inspection Checklist; Bass Lake Water Quality Data Analysis; Crystal Lake Water
Quality Data Analysis; and other projects selected by the Commission during the
year.
• Encourage cities to implement regional ponding facilities wherever feasible to treat
stormwater runoff.
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• Review current management standards for land development and redevelopment
projects within the watershed, evaluating requirements for ponding, temporary
sediment and erosion control, etc. to see if any modifications are necessary.
1 • Work with other governmental agencies such as the BWSR, DNR, Corps of
Engineers, Met Council, Hennepin County, and other WMOs towards a common
goal of protecting water resources and improving water quality within the watershed.
• Assist the City of Robbinsdale in evaluating the effectiveness of the temporary weir
modification made to the outlet of Twin Lakes in minimizing high water problems
'I experienced downstream in Ryan Lake. Assist the City of Robbinsdale in evaluating
J other options to resolve high water problems including floodproofing low-lying
homes, installation of additional outlet pipe at Ryan Lake, etc.
• Work with the HCD in implementing their groundwater plan for Hennepin County.
Amend watershed management plan by adopting the groundwater plan by reference.
E. Project Reviews
The Commission reviewed 16 projects in 1993. These projects included
commercial/industrial land development, site improvements and building additions,
development within a 100 -year floodplain, parking lot expansions, draft EIS for T.H. 100,
and a regional stormwater pond. Refer to the project review log and map included in the
appendix for descriptions and locations of these projects. Five variances were granted by
the Commission during fiscal year 1993 (Project Reviews SC 92-12, 93-1, 93-12, 93-13, 93-14)
including one for project Review SC 92-12 which was initially reviewed by the
Commission on 11-12-92. A variance was also granted on 3-10-94 for Project Review SC 93-
15 which was originally reviewed by the Commission on 1-11-93. An LGU activity report
summarizing the Commission's LGU activity during 1993 associated with administering
the Wetland Conservation Act was previously submitted to BWSR on 4-20-94.
Projects are reviewed in accordance with the management standards and policies of the
Commission and recommendations are made to the member city in which the project is
located. It is then the city's responsibility to enforce the Commission's recommendations
to ensure that natural resources are protected and water quality improvements are
implemented. Copies of engineer's reports and recommendations approved by the
Commission for each project reviewed during 1993 including resolutions granting
variances are on file at the Commission office and engineer's office.
F. Water Quality Monitoring Data
The Commission completed the third and final year of their Comprehensive Stream Water
Quality Monitoring Program in 1992. Six water quality projects, as described previously
under Item C, were completed during 1993. One of these projects involved the water quality
sampling of Eagle Lake in Maple Grove and Twin Lakes in Brooklyn Center as part of the
1993 Met Council Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program. Water quality data for Eagle Lake
and Twin Lakes as included in Met Council's report "A Study of the Water Quality of 45
Metropolitan Area Lakes" is included in the appendix. Additional analysis of Met
Council's data and historical water quality data generated on Eagle Lake and Twin Lakes
over the years is provided in two reports prepared by the Commission. These reports, which
are on file at the Commission office, Engineer's office, and with each member city,
evaluates the lakes existing water quality, identifies potential trends, and provides a
trophic state assessment.
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' Bass Lake in Plymouth and Crystal Lake in Robbinsdale are currently being sampled as
part of the 1994 Met Council Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program. Similar reports will be
prepared by the Commission once the water quality data is received from the Met Council at
Jthe end of the year.
G. Status of Local Plans
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Plan was adopted by the Commission on May
J 3, 1990. As required in the Plan, each member city is responsible for preparing a local
water management plan, capital improvement program and official controls as necessary
jto bring local water management into conformance with the watershed management plan.
After completion, local water management plans are to be submitted to the Commission for
review and approval. The cities of Brooklyn Center, New Hope, and Robbinsdale have
completed drafts of their local plans which have been submitted to the Commission's
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engineer for preliminary review comments. Current status of the local planning process
is summarized in a table included in the appendix.
H. Written Communications
The Commission prepared a newsletter in September, 1993. The newsletter was distributed
to each member city for reproduction and distribution to the general public. The newsletter
identified Commissioners and their represented cities, described the Commission's role
in local water management, its goals and objectives, regulatory and water quality
programs, when public meetings are held, how the organization is financed, where the
watershed management plan can be viewed, and other information relative to the
Commission's operations and implementation of its watershed management plan. A copy
of the newsletter, which was previously forwarded to the Board of Water and Soil
Resources, is included in the appendix.
I. Interest Proposals for Professional Services
The Commission did not solicit interest proposals during 1993, however, the Commission
published a notice in the State Register on February 22, 1994 requesting interest proposals
for professional services for fiscal years 1994 and 1995. A copy of the notice is included in
the appendix. Upon review of the interest proposals received, the Commission elected to
retain the services of the current consultants.
J. Assessment of Changes in Fund Balances
Details of the Commission's financial activities during fiscal year 1993 including
expenditures for each accounting category tracked by the Commission are provided in the
Financial Report covered in the next section. The end of the Commission's 1993 fiscal year
was January 31, 1994. The overall annual budget for 1993 was $135,000. The Commission's
fund balance at the end of 1992 was $79,899.05. Total revenue received in 1993 was
$138,745.40. Expenditures for 1993 totaled $138,982.42. The fund balance at the end of 1993
was $79,662.03.
K. Status of Wetland Banking Program
The Commission currently serves as the local governmental unit (LGU) for
administering the Permanent Program under the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
of 1991 unless member cities elect to serve as the LGU. At this time, the cities of Brooklyn
Park, Crystal, Maple Grove, New Hope, and Plymouth have notified BWSR and the
Commission of their intent to serve as the LGU. A Wetland Management Policy was
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adopted by the Commission on March 10, 1994. The policy includes a provision that the
Commission will consider participation in the state wetland bank once such a bank has
been established and LGUs are notified. During the Interim Period ending December 31,
1993, the Commission did not approve any banking of wetlands.
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June 8, 1994
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
Thank you for giving Park Director Eric Blank the opportunity to pursue purchasing
additional parkland from Daniel Development.
Thanks also to Daniel Hunt for his response to neighbors and concerned citizens who
are making an effort to save more of this beautiful natural resource.
We are concerned by the council's implication that homeowners should be approached
for financial support or additional taxes when their property borders on potential park
land. We support park land aquisition throughout our community and assumed that our
existing tax structure was sufficient and designated for these purposes.
We have asked Eric how we can support him in his efforts. If we thought that a
fund-raising campaign would be appropriate and could influence the council in this
matter, we would start by making a significant contribution ourselves.
Thank you again for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Dennis and Karen Jackson
10700 53rd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
cc Anne Bipes
Eric Blank
Daniel Hunt
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June 6, 1994
Mr. Fred Moore
Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
Dear Mr. Moore,
The Ferndale North Homeowners Association, representing nearly two hundred
Plymouth residents, is very concerned about the recent postponement of the Ferndale
Road N. project. We have learned that this project, which has been postponed before,
is now delayed until 1998 and has been given a low priority ranking. We understand
that there are issues complicating this project due to the road falling into three different
jurisdictions (Plymouth, Wayzata and Orono). This situation cannot be unusual in
developed suburban communities, nor can it be a valid excuse for a road project delay
as long as this one.
Ferndale Road N. is now in such a terrible state of disrepair that surface
patching is no longer even a short-term solution. Pothole repairs simply sink or break
up. Also, of critical importance, is that the road is a very dangerous access route to the
popular Luce Line Trail. There are bikers and joggers trying to stay on the soft
shoulder of the road made up of sand and loose gravel, while 40-45 mph traffic is
going by. This is a serious accident waiting to happen. Area demographics will show
that many of the people accessing the trail are families with young children making the
accident risk even greater.
We would like a clear, concise written explanation of the Ferndale Road N.
project delay in order to inform our residents and to take appropriate action with the
city. Please contact board member Barbara Powell (18810 8th Ave. North) as soon as
possible with the requested information as she has been designated to monitor the
progress of this neighborhood concern.
Sincerely,
Ferndale North Homeowners Association
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Frank Carney
President
Barbara Powell t
Crime Watch/neighborhood Safety -`
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cc: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
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Barbara Powell
Ferndale North Homeowners Association
18810 8th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Powell:
I received a copy of your letter to Public Works Director Fred Moore regarding the
postponement of the Ferndale Road project. I provided a copy of your letter to each
member of the Plymouth City Council so they are aware of your concerns and inquiry.
Enclosed is a City Council roster if you wish to do follow-up with Councilmembers at
a later date. If I can be of other assistance, please call me at 550-5014.
Sincerely,
Laurie F. Ahrens
City Clerk
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: June 9, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Events
Downtown Plymouth. Anne Hurlburt and I met with a group that wishes to purchase
the Cavanaugh parcel from the City and place a discount department store on it of
about 115,000 feet. It would then be connected to the Cub store by some intermediary
shops. It would take a rezoning to accomplish this. Mr. Cavanaugh has until
September 30 to reclaim the land from us by paying us an extra $50,000 above what
we paid. Therefore, it is not free and clear for us to sell it yet. As September 30th
approaches, we may wish to consider some kind of request for proposals on this
property. We can probably use this important five acres as leverage to get a larger,
more unified, or higher quality development in this area. We could also ask for some
architectural theme to be developed if we wish.
School District 284. A meeting has been scheduled for next Wednesday between City
and 284 staff members to work on the joint powers agreement. The 284 bond election
for a new high school passed by about 500 votes this week. Also, we hear that the
Board has made an offer on the Superintendent's job, but no final word yet.
1995 Budget. The Financial Advisory Committee discussed a number of suggestions
for budget preparation. I understand that the recommendations may not be ready for
Council until July 11. However, the budget preparation work by departments is
already complete as of this week. I plan to have my recommendations done for the
draft budget by July 15th. It will then be typed, copied and assembled for distribution
to you by August 1. It is probably too late to make any major changes in the budget
process.
As I have noted before, the 1995 draft budget will be somewhat similar to the 1994
budget. It will show all department head budget recommendations as well as my own;
and it will show both a "continuation of service" budget as well as a separate
"expanded services" budget request if a department so chooses. This will allow all of
us to identify and evaluate what is new more easily.
I considered, but chose not to require, a reduction of service budget because: (1) I
believe the goal of no tax rate increase can be met without this; (2) my past experience
shows that even the development of this budget option can be very negative for
employee morale (rumors of layoffs, etc.); and (3) my perception that the organization
is unusually sensitive to further change and disruption this year after all of the change
in the last two years. Even so, I have asked for some change in the budget and the
budget process.
• I have asked for much more detailed forecasting of current year revenues and
expenditures and have asked departmental staff to play an active role in this
forecasting.
• We will attempt to have more notes and explanation in the budget document itself
to help readers see what outcomes we are striving to achieve.
• I have held three open meetings with employees and have surveyed the employees
about their budget suggestions for next year. I am told that this has never been
done before.
Please call if you have any questions.