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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-20-1994JANUARY 20, 1994 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY: JANUARY 22 9:00 A.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (Closed Session) Council Conference Room Discussion of pending and/or potential litigation against the City. Meeting notice attached. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JANUARY 24 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JANUARY 27 6:00 P.M. BOARD & COMMISSION INTERVIEWS/COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Council Conference Room JANUARY 31 6:00 P.M. BOARD & COMMISSION INTERVIEWS/COUNCIL STUDY SESSION/ Council Conference Room 2. PLANNING COMMISSION - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26. Planning Forum 6:45 p.m., Commission Meeting, 7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-2) 3. FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL -- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, Parkers Lake Park. The City press release listing the day's activities and events is attached. (M-3) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO January 20, 1994 Page 2 4. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings and digest of activities for the Metropolitan Council and its advisory commission is attached. (M-4) 5. MEETING CALENDARS - The City Council calendar for the upcoming six weeks, and City Center meeting calendars for January - March are attached.. (M-5) 1. MINUTES: a. Financial Advisory Committee, January 12, 1994. (I -la) b. Wb)yzata School "Board Update", January 1994 organizational/regular meeting. (I- 2. DEPARTMENT REPORTS a. Fire Department Activity Report, January 7 - 10, 1994. (I-2) 3. COUNCIL INFORMATION REQUESTS UPDATE -- A memorandum and report from Kathy Lueckert on Council information requests is attached. (I-3) 4. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter from Governor Arne Carlson on proposed 1994 anti-crime initiatives. The Governor's plan includes establishing a pilot youth service summer camp for at -risk juveniles and a proposal to require those convicted of a third violent crime to serve a minimum of 15 years in prison. (I -4a) b. Memo on Music In Plymouth dates - Wednesday, June 29, 1994, Rain Date, July 6, 1994. (I -4b) c. Memo from Dale Hahn responding to inquiry on the City's purchase of IBM microcomputers from Ameridata. (I -4c) d. Letter from Curtis Olson, 18215 19th Avenue North, regarding traffic safety concerns on 19th Avenue North. (I -4d) e. Memo from Anne Hurlburt regarding meetings concerning Baton Development/Mission Partners Site. (I -4e) Dwight D. Johnson City Manager 11 NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SPECIAL MEETING Pursuant to the terms of Minnesota Statutes 471.705, Subd. id (e), a closed special meeting of the Plymouth City Council is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 1994. The meeting will be held at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. This meeting is being called to discuss potential and/or pending litigation, and the meeting is not open to the public. Laurie Rauenhorst City Clerk City of Plymouth Notified: Councilmembers Plymouth Sailor Weekly News Posted at City Center on 1-14-94. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1994 3400 Plymouth Blvd. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC FORUM 6:45 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. * CONSENT AGENDA A. Ryan Construction Company. Site Plan Amendment for a 75,760 square foot building expansion to the Ameridata Systems Building at 10200 51st Avenue North (93140) 4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC HEARING (Approximate time of Public Hearing is listed at the beginning of the Hearing item. Hearings will not begin prior to the time stated.) A. (7:00 p.m.) Carlson Real Estate Company. Land Use Guide Plan Amendment from I- P to CR -2; Rezoning from 1-1 to B-2; and, General Development Plan Amendment for property located at the southeast corner of Carlson Parkway and I-494 (93117) B. (7:15 p.m.) Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding Auto Sales in the Industrial District. 6. ADJOURNMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 1993 FOR MORE INFORMATION Mary Bisek, 550-5132 PLYMOUTH FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL SET FOR FEBRUARY 5 A free day of family fun is in store at the 6th Annual Plymouth Fire & Ice Festival on Saturday, February 5, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., at Parkers Lake Park, County Road 6 and Niagara Lane. Enjoy hayrides, children's activities, music, dog sled demonstrations, novice skating races, ice sculpture, kite flying and ice surfing demonstrations, snow bowling, frisbee golf, country western line dancing instruction, miniature golf, a hockey shoot, celebrity guests, and much more. Festival goers can keep warm around a bonfire as they make s'mores, or they can enjoy hot chocolate and brats at the Parkers Lake Pavilion. "Winter isn't a time to stay inside. This is wonderful community winter event because it gives us all a chance to get out and enjoy the season," said Recreation Superintendent Mary Bisek. She estimates that over 5,000 turned out for the event last year. The City of Plymouth and area civic and business groups are sponsoring the Fire and Ice Festival. More than 100 volunteers will work at this event. -30- 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 Boa `limps and agendas are occasionally changed Questions about meetings shoul t h appropriate organization. ., 14 , DATE: Jan. 14, 1994 WEEKS OF: Jan. 17 - Jan. 28, 1994 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL . Al r- MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY/HOLIDAY - Monday, Jan. 17., Council offices will be closed. Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider: 1994-2000 Capital Improvement Program; approval of projects for federal STP and CMAQ and enhancement projects; comments on Metropolitan Council's work draft "Regional Blueprint"; road/congestion pricing study; TAB/Metropolitan Council annual legislative briefing; and other business. Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Jan. 20, 3 p.m., Chair's Office. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Jan. 20, 4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider: extension of voluntary separation and layoff assistance programs; adoption of housing position paper; appointments to the Minority Issues Advisory Committee; confirmation of Anoka and Hennepin Counties' appointments to the Transportation Advisory Board; resolutions recognizing the contributions of Metropolitan Council retirees; and other business. Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Jan. 20, immediately following the Council meeting, Chambers. The committee will consider: legislative position summaries; Shakopee/Chaska interceptor cost-sharing agreement and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 1992-2010 Implementation Plan Eighth Amendment for Chaska interceptor project no. 920600; Shakopee lift station and forcemain; Andover comprehensive plan amendment for a 235 -acre metropolitan urban service area expansion request; a presentation regarding the Minneapolis light rail transit alignment; and other business. Legislative Coordinating Group - Friday, Jan. 21, Noon, Room 1A. TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF JAN. 24 Committee of the Whole on Regional Blueprint - Tuesday, Jan. 25, 4 p.m., Room 2A. Library Study Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Jan. 26, 4 p.m., Room 1A. Metropolitan Radio Systems Planning Committee - Thursday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m., Chambers. Metropolitan Council Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m., Chair's Office. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Jan. 27, 4 p.m., Chambers. Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Jan. 27, immediately following the Council meeting, Chambers. Advisory Committee on Aging - Friday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m., Chambers. Airport Contingency Assessment Advisory Committee - Friday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m., Room 2A. Legislative Coordinating Group - Friday, Jan. 28, Noon, Room 1A. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 291-6447, (TDD 291-0904). REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD Legislative Committee - Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2:30 p.m., Room 1B & C. The committee will discuss: legislative initiatives for 1994; Minnesota Public Transit Association; other interested groups; overview of 1993 and 1994 vision of transit; review of joint meeting with Metropolitan Council; and other business. Board Meeting - Tuesday, Jan. 18, 4 p.m., Room 1A. The board will discuss: appointment of standing committee chairs and members; appointment of chair and litigation committee; annual election of officers; and other business. Administration and Finance Committee - Wednesday, Jan. 19, 4 p.m., Room 1A. The committee will discuss the review of the Metropolitan Transit Commission budget and other business. Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1 p.m., Rooms 1B and IC. The committee will discuss: ADA paratransit plan update; ADA eligibility certification process; 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 WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m., Chambers. Ad Hoc Committee on Capital Plan Budget Review - Friday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m., Room 5, 5th Floor, Mears Park Centre. 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. METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION Special Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Jan. 18, 12 noon, Room 303, Lindbergh Terminal Building, Minneapolis- St.Paul International Airport. The commission will discuss the operational/emergency vehicle use policy. Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1 p.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal Building. The commission will consider: approval of bills, expenses, payrolls, transfers of funds, etc.; airport leases; executive director performance evaluation; January ADNE levels; final payments on contracts for taxiway C reconstruction at MSP and 1991 pavement rehabilitation at Crystal Airport; change order on contract for upper level roadway structural steel; contract bids received for Lindbergh Terminal interior rehabilitation, miscellaneous asbestos abatement at MSP/St. Paul Downtown airport, adminstration building lobby modifications at St. Paul Airport, and Part 150 sound insulation program for December bid cycle; easement modifications/amendment for Anoka Co. Blaine airport; contruction program status update; dual -track airport planning process; stormwater update; PFC application; 1994 farmland rental rates; Canada Goose population management program; 1994 general adjustment to the compensation plan for non -organized employees; airport improvement refunding bonds; Labor Relations department presentation; Green Electric vs. MAC; Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan; and other business. Special Commission Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m., Room 303, Lindbergh Terminal Building Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The commission will consider: report on Federal Aviation Administration capacity enhancement plan for MSP; dual -track airport planning process, determination of adequacy - draft final alternative environmental document on new airport site selection. The commission will also select a potential new airport site. Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorenson at 726-8186. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION Finance Committee - Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2:30 p.m., Commission office conference room. The committee will discuss a draft request for proposal regarding the Met Center property and hear a Target Center update. 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. rR) CITY CENTER MEETINGS T A !1 !1 A *REVISED MEETING ** NEW MEETING 1/20/94 rR) CITY CENTER MEETINGS T 1 1 r% !1 A *REVISED MEETING ** NEW MEETING 1/20/94 *REVISED MEETING ** NEW MEETING 1/20/94 City Council Weekly Planner r?) January 23 -March 05, 1994 Sunday..ay Feb 21 Tuesday Wednesday.. Feb 24 ..Saturday Feb 26 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Offices Closed NING FORUM 7t1K0FI- :45 PM PLAN- NING FORUM EN{kro :00 PM PLAN- NING NING COMMISSION COMMISSION 7:00 PM PACT Feb 27 Feb 28 Jan 30 Jan 31 Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 PRECINCT CAU- FIRE & ICE FESTI- VAL - Parkers Lake Park d:00 t �Ul!T IIVTERIEWS PM "HRA :00 PM WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE MC Conference for Newly Elected Officials - Sheraton Inn Midway, St. Paul - 7:15 a.m. Water Lake & Wetland Conf. - Sr. Cloud Feb 6 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 00P r LM :00 PM BOARD OF ZONING :00 PM FINAN- CIAL ADVI- f_-,00PMPRAC SORY COMMITTEE :00 PM PLAN- NING COMMISSION Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 „ Qt V -1N -CIL; :00 PM HRA I:00 PM PACT Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 President's Day - City :45 PM PLAN - Offices Closed NING FORUM :00 PM PLAN- NING COMMISSION Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 6 PRECINCT CAU- CUSES - 7 P.M. "Revised Meeting "New Meeting 1/20/94 NW'q UTES FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE JANUARY 12, 1994 The Financial Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairperson Bock at 4:05 P.M. in the Council conference room. PRESENT: Bock, Martin, Sullivan, Stene, Bartling ABSENT: Treptow, Norman OTHERS PRESENT: James Guddal, Finance Director Hahn REVIEW OF DECEMBER 8TH MINUTES Minutes of the December 8th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented. DISCUSSION OF MISSION/ORGANIZATION STATEMENT DETAILED PROCEDURE: Once again the Committee reviewed and wholeheartedly supported the Mission/Organization Statement. Member Bock suggested each Committee Member provide a listing of those matters they believe the Committee should be reviewing in support of this Statement. Some of the matters recommended were: 1. Tax Levy 2. Risk Management Reserve Analysis 3. Investment Policies and Return 4. Debt Financing 5. Charter Commission Changes 6. State Law Changes 7. Development of the Northwest Quadrant 8. Outside Audit 9. Revenue Enhancements 10. Cost Reduction Ideas 11. Value Analysis 12. Education & Communication 13. Merging Services 14. Efficiency and Productivity of Staff 15. State and Federal Strategies 16. Long Range Planning and Review 17. Operating Trends 18. Grants 19. Financial Statements 20. Financial Trend Report 21. Annual Budget 22. Capital Improvement Plan 23. Community Improvement Fund MINUTES FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE DECEMBER 8, 1993 PAGE TWO The Committee recommended that the Finance Director prepare a calendar of events so the Committee can see when the various items are planned for on their agenda. The Committee will then merge some of the tasks previously defined, into this calendar,, 'to prepare future agendas. Member Bartling suggested that some of the goals of the Committee might be to suggest ways to keep the tax rate constant for the next five years, and to determine the validity of keeping the City's fund balances at the current level or to project what level is needed. REVIEW REVISED DRAFT OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT FUND PROCEDURE The Committee reviewed the revised Community Improvement Fund procedures and approved them as presented. The Committee had considerable discussion as to the philosophy for the usage of these funds, and at what level the fund should be maintained. Member Bock suggested the Finance Director prepare a statement showing what the burden would have been to the taxpayers for the Public Safety Building, Public Works Building and new City parks had there not been cash funds available for their construction. REVIEW APPLICATION FOR NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS The Committee reviewed the application for new Committee members to fill the terms currently expiring for Members Norman, Martin, and Bartling. Members Norman and Martin have stated that they do not wish to be reappointed. Member Bartling has applied for re- appointment. The Committee did not reach consensus for recommendation of appointments to the Committee, other than to recommend that the City Council appoint the most qualified applicant with geographic distribution in the City a desirable, but secondary consideration. The Committee expressed appreciation to all past Committee members for their contributions and support, and suggested that recognition be made by the City Council. DISCUSSION OF NEXT MONTHS AGENDA The February 9th meeting will include review of the Calendar of Events prepared by the Finance Director and incorporation of other selected tasks to establish the 1994 future meeting agendas. The next meeting will also include a review of the statement prepared by the Finance Director showing the burden that would have been placed on the taxpayers if the City had not been able to pay for the Public Works Building, Public Safety Building and the new play fields from funds on hand. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:37 P.M. r� 1 WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DATE January 1994 The January 1994 organizational/regular meeting of the District 284 Board of Education was called to order at the District Administrative Offices at 7:30 p.m. by Superintendent David Landswerk acting as chair pro tem until the 1994 School Board Officers were elected. Present were Board members Thomas Ahmann, Howard Casmey, Pat Gleason, Debbie Jamrogiewicz, Paul Landry, Mike Murphy, Karen Parks, and Superintendent David Landswerk, ex officio. OATH OF OFFICE Dr. Landswerk administered the oath of office to newly elected Board members Thomas Ahmann, Paul Landry, and Karen Parks. They will each serve three-year terms on the District 284 Board. BOARD OFFICERS The following were elected officers for the 1994 Board: Chair—Howard Casmey Vice chair—Debbie Jamrogiewicz Clerk—Pat Gleason Treasurer—Paul Landry RECOGNITIONS Gwen Armwood and Chip Williams were honored as Employees of the Month representing the instrumental music staff at Wayzata Senior High School. Armwood is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University (BME) Employees of and Louisiana State University (MED). She is a seven-year employee of the Month District 284. She directs the string orchestra for Grades 7-10. Her orchestras have performed in Vienna, Carnegie Hall and will travel to Great Britain this summer. Williams is a graduate of the Universities of Wisconsin (BA) and Minnesota (MA). He has directed the band at WHS for 15 years and developed the Electronic Music program at WHS which has been recognized as a Minnesota "Program of Excellence." SUPERINTENDENT'S John Litchy and Howard Goltz of Setter. Leach & Lindstrom presented RECOMMENDATIONS a progress report on their comprehensive study of secondary school needs in District 284. A preliminary draft of the final report will be presented and discussed at the Board work session on Monday, January 24. Board Policy JJAB— The Board adopted an Equal Access policy that created a Limited Limited Open Forum Open Forum during which all noncurricular-related student groups will have equal access and opportunity to conduct meetings. Community Survey The Board authorized a community survey regarding the new secondary school by Decision Resources Inc. Time frame to be determined following discussion with Decision Resouces. FINANCE The Board approved the following: AND BUSINESS December 1993 general checking account $2,042,914.98 Monthly Bills November 1993 wire transfer $65,027,982.92 Gifts The following gifts were received by the District: •$30,000 from the Wayzata Boosters Foundation for fall and winter sports programs •$500 from the National Association of Elementary Principals to Oakwood Elementary as a global education grant •$57:95 from Kimberly Lane PTA for computer equipment •$814 from Gleason Lake PTA for a book set from Groiler Educational Corporation •$220 from Dr. John and Loretta Ring for high school girls hockey •$3,500 from Minnesota Environmental Science for materials from the Elementary Science Foundation •$1,500 from Ellen Olsen to the District Technology Office—items are a satellite dish, receiver, stand •$3,112.59 from Kimberly Lane PTA for math manipulatives Comprehensive Annual Audit of the financial records of District 284 for the 1992-93 fiscal Report for Fiscal Year year has been completed. Cliff Hoffman and Beth Monsrud of the 1992-93 District's official auditing firm of Deloitte & Touche presented the COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1993, for Board approval. Comprehensive Highlights of the report by Cliff Hoffman included: Annual Financial Sam Marcella—elementary teacher at Kimberly Lane Report for Fiscal • The General Fund deficit was $3.164 million as of June 30, 1993; this Year 1992-93 compares with $5.996 million in June 1992. BUSINESS • The $3.164 million deficit is $521,000 ahead of projections for deficit reduction. *The school district had an average daily membership of 7,452 students -3,226 secondary students and 4,226 elementary students *Average expenditure per pupil was $4,781. The average expenditure in Hennepin County Schools is $5,526; average in metro school districts is $4,925; the statewide average is $4,655. • Teacher breakdown by experience in 284 0-10 years -24 percent WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 11-20 years -31 percent ;. Nonprgfic Org. 21-30-35 percent PO Box 660 31-40-10 percent Wayzata, MN 55391-9990 Teacher experience in Hennepin County 0-10 years -32 percent 11-20 years -23 percent 21-30-33 percent 31-40-12 percent • Seventy percent of District 284 teachers have MAs as compared to 48 percent in Hennepin County and 49 percent in Anoka County. *Hoffman used three adjectives to describe the teaching staff in District 248: educated, experienced, and productive. •In 1982 the Wayzata Schools received 50 percent of its revenue from the State of Minnesota; in 1991, 21 percent of the revenue came from the state, in 1992, 22 percent came from the state; and in 1993, 15 percent came from the state. • According to 1992 comparisons, the statewide average for school revenue shows 51 percent comes from the State of Minnesota: regions outside the metro area receive 62 percent of their revenue from the state: districts in the seven -county metro area receive 42 percent of their income from the state. Wayzata received 22 percent of its total revenue from the state in 1992. Mileage The Board approved a mileage reimbursement rate of 29¢ per mile Reimbursement for employee use of personal automobile to conduct District business. HUMAN RESOURCE The following personnel recommendations were approved by the Board: SERVICES Early Retirement: Monte Wessberg—instrumental music at East Sam Marcella—elementary teacher at Kimberly Lane Employment Barbara Warden—Grade 3 at Sunset Hill OTHER BOARD The Board met in a closed session on Tuesday, January 11, at 7:30 a.m. BUSINESS to discuss site acquisition for a secondary school facility and personnel issues. The Board will also meet at 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 13, to hear presentations from two consultant firms regarding superintendent search activities. The Board will meet in a work session at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 24 at the District Administrative Offices. THE LIAISON COMMITTEE WILL HOST A COMMUNITY FORUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF GATHERING INPUT ON SECONDARY FACILITIES ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, AT THE WHS SMALL CAFETERIA FROM 7 TO 8:30 P.M. WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Public Information Office ;. Nonprgfic Org. 210 County Road 101 North U:S.TO TAGE PO Box 660 PAI Wayzata, MN 55391-9990 C �• R1VI $r I'Iacar .43 c J+ BOARD UPD}qrr,;i1.1t-t+f r1P .,� nighlights of School Board action items. Complete minutes of t. --teetings are available in all school libraries and from the Administration Bu«aing (476-3241 or 476-3108). PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT 01/07/94 THROUGH 01/10/94 DATE 01/07/94 TIME 5:05 p.m. LOCATION Prudential Building SITUATION FOUND Vehicle Fire 13001 Bass Lake Road 01/09/94 10:04 a.m. Single Family Dwelling Fire Alarm set off by 16200 Block of 44th Avenue occupants hitting wrong button on pad 01/09/94 8:09 p.m. Apartment Complex Report of smoke from oven 2501 Xenium Lane North 01/10/94 7:15 a.m. Genecom Group #180 Sprinkler head in entrance 2905 Northwest Blvd was leaking 1/10/94 11:16 a.m. Welsh Company Report of broken water pipe 2400 Xenium Lane North 1/10/94 1:36 p.m. Four Season Shopping Center Liquid leak from under - 4164 Lancaster Lane North ground tunnel area 01/10/94 6:04 p.m. Single Home Dwelling Private contractor using 17200 Block of 11th Avenue No flame to thaw sand pile 01/10/94 9:30 p.m. At The Lake Apartments Burnt Food 2500 Block of Nathan 01/11/94 6:15 a.m. Prudential Building Fire Alarm - System 13001 County Road 10 Malfunction 01/11/94 7:11 p.m. Business Report of smoke from 15900 Block of Hwy 55 paint and other chemicals 01/11/94 8:10 p.m. Single Family Dwelling Construction tarp 2400 Block of W Medicine Lk Dr accidentally thrown over flue from furnace causing backup of gas into home DATE: January 20, 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Council Information Requests Update Attached is an update on various Council Information Requests. These requests for information or recommendations often are made during Council meetings. This report is the means used to track progress on completing the requests. While most of the requests on this report date from 1993, you will notice that there are several from your first meeting on January 3. Please call me on 550-5013 should you have questions. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND FOLLOW-UP ACTION 1-19-94 Status Request Referred Request Target Updated Number From To Date Date Request Status * 92-18 Council Attorney 2-17-92 2-28-94 Attorney should advise the Council City Attorney response with respect to the "drop dead pending. date" provision for land use guide plan amendments. 93-26 Council Comm. Dev. 2-8-93 5-31-94 Prepare a draft survey for Council Volunteer has been review of builders, developers, and identified and will be brokers on City policies and developing survey. procedures relating to development and construction in the City. * 93-27 Council Eng. 2-8-93 3-1-94 Prepare a proposed policy for Information on County Council review on the requirement Policy has been received. for bypass lanes, turn lanes, acceleration lanes, and deceleration lanes for development, including when they are needed and cost responsibility. * 93-56 Council Public Works 7-19-93 3-1-94 Provide Council with report on Checking groundwater Forum drainage concerns reported by John during winter months. Frederickson, 4545 Trenton Circle. 93-59 Vasiliou Comm. Dev. 7/19/93 4-30-94 Consider revision of Adult Staff has received copies of Admin. Bookstore Ordinance to include ordinances from other videos in video rental stores. communities and has received input from City Attorney. Recommendation will be made in spring. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND FOLLOW-UP ACTION 1-19-94 Status Request Referred Request Target Updated Number From To Date Date Request Status 93-60 Vasiliou Admin. 7/19/93 7-30-94 Investigate with other cities and Staff has contacted LMC; LMC whether a policy can be no information available. adopted which would prevent an Investigating further options ex -employee from testifying against with City Attorney. the City in legal matters. (i.e. Tremere on Sinclair case) . * 93-61 Council Admin./ 7/26/93 Ongoing Report on how much HACA aid Staff has met with Hoyt; Comm. Dev. would be lost in the event the Hoyt and is revaluing impact on TIF application for a new district HACA. Redevelopment was considered. Is the reduction district may be possible. permanent or would it expire at the Analyzing information end of the TIF district life. received from Hoyt. 93-65 Council Comm. Dev. 9-20-93 7-31-94 Schedule meeting with neighbors Meeting will be held in and church representatives summer when HVAC is regarding air conditioning noise at functioning. St. Phillips Church, 17205 C.R. 6. 93-66 Council Eng. 9-20-93 2-28-94 Prepare plan for how best to Public Works is preparing include citizens in process and plan for presentation at receive citizen concerns with future Council meeting. respect to street reconstruction projects. * 93-67 Council Eng./Finance 10-18-93 7-1-94 Investigate options, including City Attorney opinion has reduced interest rates, for special been received generally assessments against homestead indicating variable interest property owned by seniors/disabled rates are possible for certain with limited incomes. classes of people. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND FOLLOW-UP ACTION 1-19-94 Status Request Referred Request Target Updated Number From To Date Date R uest * 93-73 Council * 94-1 Council Eng. 10-18-93 Comm. Dev. 1-3-94 * 94-2 Lymangood Admin. * 94-3 Council Admin. 1-3-94 0 Status Spring Defer consideration of 4 -way stop Recommendations are under 1994 sign installation at 26th Ave. and investigation by Shadyview Lane until spring, 1994, Engineering staff. and proceed with traffic enforcement and education efforts to reduce speeding. Advise neighborhood to obtain additional signatures to meet the 70 % requirement established in the City's stop sign policy. When Notify all residents who spoke to the Staff will notify residents EAW is Daniel Development issue on Dec. when EAW is received. received. 20 and Jan. 3, as well as other residents who request to be notified, when the EAW is received by City. 1-10-94 Provide copies of applications of Done. existing Board and Commission members whose terms do not expire. 1-3-94 2-7-94 Provide list of areas/topics where Staff is coordinating list of state laws or policies affect City for legislative concerns for discussion at meeting with area 2-14-94 meeting. legislators on 2-14-94; Council also to provide topics to city manager. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND FOLLOW-UP ACTION 1-19-94 Status Request Referred Request Target Updated Number From To Date Date Request * 94-4 Council Admin. 1-3-94 1-24-94 Provide options for the study session to develop goals and objectives, team building, and/or work plan for the year. Session scheduled for 3-19 and options are to consider the type of session, half or full-day, with or without facilitator. Status Recommendations on agenda for 1-24-94. 11 ARNE N. CARLSON GOVERNOR January 14, 1994 Dear Minnesotan: STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 130 STATE CAPITOL SAINT PAUL 55155 Our state is known throughout the country as a good and safe place to live. Yet nearly one out of every three Minnesotans said they were victims of crime in 1992 and violent crimes committed by juveniles have increased by 60 percent since 1988. Too many people no longer feel safe in their homes, schools and communities. I believe the state must play a key role in reversing this alarming trend. In 1992 and 1993, our office worked very closely with the state legislature to implement a comprehensive package of laws which included longer prison sentences for the most serious violent crimes including murder, rape and drive-by shootings; doubled funding for victims' programs; and directed more resources to key prevention programs for juveniles and children. But we must go further. This year I am asking the legislature to support a series of measures which includes a mandatory minimum 15 -year prison sentence for those who commit three crimes against a person. Currently violent offenders serve a wide range of sentences. But in the case of the dangerous predators, sentencing has the potential to be woefully inadequate. Our aim is to incapacitate all violent offenders who have demonstrated a pattern of predatory behavior and who threaten the safety of others. If the legislature accepts our proposal, these dangerous repeat offenders will be locked up for at least 15 years, and perhaps longer. Three times, and they're out. In addition, I have proposed to make it easier to certify a juvenile as an adult if he or she commits a crime with a weapon. I want to eliminate laws that currently restrict those who work with youth from sharing critical information about potentially dangerous and troubled young people. In addition, we must stop erasing serious criminal records of juveniles when they reach age 18 and require prosecutors to publicly disclose the number of times that gun possessions are plea bargained out of a criminal trial. Accountability is critical to an effective criminal justice system. It is time we send a message that says: in Minnesota, serious crimes result in serious consequences. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ON PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER s 75 further to acitte percent "three -time loser" provision, the law would go s t csa commisix roughly 70 f the people who, according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Stat percent of the crimes. "Despite ouf•intense prevention efforts, some dM�nneswill otultimate ans Navel the rightpose a sto know erious threat to society. And when they are apprehended, that these dangerous repeat offenders will be off the streets for a long period of time," Governor Carlson said. In addition, the Governor emphasized the need for pan schoolrenting education s. for teens s a d new parents, welfare reform, and violence prevention requiring parents to accompany their. children in court, and making it easier to certify as as adults those juveniles who commit crimes with weapons. "I applaud Governor Carlson for coming forth with a and senatengHouse M noritycrime package 1Leader Steve conjunction with the Republicans in the house Sviggum said. "We intend to work together to pass this legislation and make our streets, neighborhoods and schools safer. Senator Patrick McGowan, IR -Maple Grove, who also works as a detectoach. I the Minneapolis Police Department, said, "This proposal is a balanced app addresses the long-term solution of prevention and education coupled with public protection and offender accountability. Governor Carlson said Minnesota's best hope in stopping violence lies in its willingness to reaffirm core values such as responsibility, trust, need to build strong families; he iversity. "We must tsnot be afraid to talk about Minnesota values and th "If each one of us took responsibility for our share of the problem, we could go a long way to stop violence at the core. 1994 ANTI-CRIME INITIATIVES December 13, 1993 GOVERNOR ARNE H. CARLSON HOUSE INDEPENDENT -REPUBLICAN CAUCUS SENATE INDEPENDENT -REPUBLICAN CAUCUS Three part plan: Basic Prevention, Targeted Prevention, Punishment/Public Safety i EMBRACE VALUES THAT SUPPORT STRONG, HEALTHY FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES • UP TO $1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY POLICING AND BLOCK CLUBS - grants to local police and communities - police/community interaction works • PARENTAL EDUCATION - Early Childhood Family Education - HIPPY - Home Instruction Program for Pre-school Youngsters - Head Start • FUND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING FOR STUDENTS - stop violent crime where it often starts - in school • WELFARE REFORM - Continue to push for six-month residency requirement before receiving benefits - Minnesota Family Investment Plan launched in April 1994 • HOLD MEDIA AND OTHER BUSINESSES ACCOUNTABLE - Consumers must say "no" to violence on tv, movies and video games IDENTIFY AT -RISK YOUTH AND INTENSIFY EFFORTS TO SAVE THEM • PILOT PROGRAM TO TEST RIGOROUS SERVICE CAMPS FOR YOUTH AND JUVENILES AGES 12-17 WHO HAVE BEEN IN LEGAL TROUBLE - Three month summer camp; 1000 youths - Disciplined, with education component - Hourly compensation for participants • REQUIRE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN COURT PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING JUVENILES - More 16 -year olds are arrested than any other age group - Parents must expect to be involved • CHANGE DATA PRIVACY LAWS THAT NOW PROHIBIT SCHOOLS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM SHARING DATA VITAL TO THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ENSURE SWIFT, CONSISTENT AND APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC • THREE TIMES AND OUT - Mandatory minimum of 15 years incarceration for those who commit three felony crimes against a person - 6% of offenders commit 70% of all crime • PUT VICTIMS FIRST - Consistent and swift consequences for all offenders - Re -direct more funding to victims ($10 million annually) - Support recommendations from Minnesota Crime Victim Advisory Council: ► increase in witness and juror compensation ► greater protection for witnesses - prohibit employer retaliation ► victims of juvenile crime should have same protections as victims of adult crime - allow victims and supportive person to be present at juvenile sentencing ► prohibit removal of restitution obligation in civil lawsuits ► reorganize the state office of Crime Victims Ombudsman • TREAT JUVENILES LIKE ADULTS - Easier to certify a juvenile as an adult if used a weapon during a crime - Make juvenile facility in Red Wing secure • CORRECTIONS Creative sentencing options --Enhance offender accountability including victim and community restitution • FLEXIBLE JUDICIAL SYSTEM - Mandatory sentences for felons in possession of a weapon - Tougher sentences for offenders who threaten use of a weapon during the commission of a crime - Weekend and evening court hours - Specialized courts to deal with specific crimes Y CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: January 18, 1994 TO: All Department Heads, Judy McMillan, FROM: Dwight Johnson Q�� SUBJECT: Music in Plymouth Dates Council member Helliwell has informed that the dates for Music in Plymouth for 1994 are as follows: Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Rain Date: July 6, 1994 Please mark your calendars accordingly. Thank you. cc: City Council DATE: January 12, 1994 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Dale E. Hahn, Finance Direct SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF IBM MICROCOMPUTERS FROM AMERIDATA You inquired as to why the City of Plymouth is purchasing IBM computers as opposed to some other comparable clone computers. In 1992, the City received quotations from Northgate Computer Company and Ameridata to provide microcomputers for the City's conversion. Northgate Computer Company was the lowest bidder, but the City had some concerns about the financial stability of the company. Therefore, they recommended purchasing the hardware and software from Ameridata, whose pricing was under State contract. In the procurement of the first departmental conversion, which was the Administration department, the lowest priced equipment under the State contract was for NEC computers. Ameridata also supplies IBM and Compac microcomputers within this contract. During 1993, IBM became far more competitive in the market place, and has since reduced their pricing to the point that they are now the lowest priced of the three microcomputers supplied by Ameridata. As a result, all other microcomputers within the City conversion are IBM brand as opposed to NEC or Compac. As you may be aware, Northgate Computers has since filed bankruptcy, and I believe the decision to stay with Ameridata was a very good one. I also believe it is critical to have the remainder of the City microcomputers of IBM construction for inter- changability of parts and maintenance. CURTIS J. OLSON 18215 19th Ave. N., Plymouth, Mn. 55447 (612) 473-7078 Oe7 P)/ivl56WI z L �rrz / �'� awk L - �' - h ," /�.h Z 1 OGS 7u Y- t � / g f3 (NJ a Ike a yuc P %2u G� ��rl. " Q 56 �v'�Q C� cam? � � f � � � � f? a� Z f f' -e aa C"'0 -'w"' Ad. ( y/zil f2 O'i9✓GciZ /-)Z, 7tte /� - -11�/ Y 01-14� 7 e 1 has 0045 66U YP p Y7j (,t� 7�i ri I j'}1 ".sir' " -�i F 771icre P 0 'AY7.tow »,a GLn� l.�M2��110�i�CLit T -:a eIJ10i hep 0 OGc? 04 d -1v vve-, Oj a�'y,��/ a vim, �,vGt 7AP G' ,t - �, z C LiS 0'-"i 277 -P-70,J)rc��vs�� t1 Q cc C'�' cvrn��c CURTIS J. OLSON 18215 19th Ave. N., Plymouth, Mn. 55447 ��JJ (612) 473-7078 /cF�2Ua2 G�ir)Crc c%Cr�c-� fk-�' `'`a"' o 'pa - HLe V)c �U fl, CLrc G 'uYr . go X/t, "'q 1 77?,v ca'l,a' �iyh5 r s GJ�E <! ¢ G� a 1h Gva. "-t w�"utm ' rte- � - s fd dc-�a� CUn �cu� s� AY as - !� Atv 16 - z .-- hum'Ps a� jo_y l r- .— �` l Cap 0 DATE: January 20, 1994 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Meetings Concerning Baton Development/Mission Partners Site I have recently attended two meetings concerning the site of the proposed Baton Development project, which was denied by the City Council in December. The first meeting was requested by Richard Zjedlik and held on Wednesday, January 12. In attendance were Mayor Joy Tierney, Richard Zjedlik, Randy Zjedlik and myself. Discussion centered on possible alternative development proposals that might be made for the property. The Zjedliks indicated that their option on the property was expiring and they were trying to decide whether or not they should continue to try to come up with a development plan that might be acceptable to the City. The second meeting was requested by Peter Pflaum, President of Lundgren Brothers and held on Wednesday, January 12. Lundgren Brothers makes up 33 % of Mission Partners, the owner of the land. (The other owners are Northland Financial, 51 %, and Richard Zjedlik who owns the remaining interest.) In attendance were Council Member Chuck Lymangood; Mike Ricci, representing the neighborhood group, and myself. Mr. Pflaum requested the meeting to discuss options for Mission Partners. At the end of our discussion, Mr. Pflaum agreed to discuss with the other partners the possibility of a sale of the land to some entity, perhaps the Trust for Public Land, as it appears that there will be considerable opposition to any development proposal until the possibilities for public ownership have been exhausted. He also indicated willingness to work with the neighborhood group on plans for another parcel owned by the partnership, just north of the Baton site. (That site has previously been approved for apartment and townhouse development.) Please let me know if you have any questions about either of these meetings. memos\5059\baton. doc