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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH:
MARCH 13 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING -
Public Safety Training Room
Topic: Discussion of long range financial
and capital improvement plans and funding
for trails and open space programs.
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MARCH 21 6:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Council Conference Room
Topic: Review of 1995 Citizen Survey
7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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2. WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE -- MONDAY, MARCH 13, 6:15 P.M., Council
Conference Room.
3. OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE -- TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 5:00 P.M., Council
Conference Room.
4. PLYMOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE -- TUESDAY, MARCH
14, 7:00 p.m., Public Safety Training Room.
5. PACT -- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 7:00 P.M., Public Safety Library.
6. PRAC -- THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 7:00 P.M., Council Conference Room.
7. HRA -- SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 8:30 A.M., Plymouth Towne Square
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8. BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS LUNCHEON -- Monday, March 13 at the Plymouth
Holiday Inn. A copy of the meeting notice is attached. (M-8)
9. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING MEETING --
The Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues is sponsoring a panel discussion on "Tax
Increment Financing, Benefit or Burden" on Thursday, March 16, from 10 a.m. - 1:00
p.m. at the Brookview Community Center in Golden Valley. Please contact Laurie if you
wish to be registered. (M-9)
10. SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION - Growth Management Series -- The second in a
series of meetings by the Sensible Land Use Coalition on growth management issues and
perspectives will be held Wednesday, March 29 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the
Radisson Hotel in Bloomington. Information on the session is attached. Please contact
Laurie to register. (M-10)
11. METRO MEETINGS ---- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory commissions is attached. (M-11)
12. MEETING CALENDARS - The March and April meeting calendars are attached. (M-
12)
1. SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION -- Election results for the March 7 District 33B
special general election is attached. (I-1)
2. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/Industrial/Public and Use Types.
(I-2)
3. MINUTES:
a. Plymouth Human Rights Commission, March 2, 1995. (I -3a)
b. Wayzata -Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission, January 13, 1995. (I -3b)
c. Planning Commission, February 22, 1995. (I -3c)
d. Water Quality Committee, February 14, 1995. (I -3d)
4. NEWS ARTICLES. RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC
a. Reprint of March 2, 1995 Weekly News letter to the editor from Terri Zeh Jacobson
on "downtown" Plymouth. (I -4a)
b. 1995 Legislative Agenda for the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. (I -4b)
c. "Helping Hands," Winter 1995, Suburban Alliance. (I -4c)
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d. City press release on Fire Officers David Burke and Kevin Leuer receiving
certification in emergency management. (I -4d)
5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE
a. A status report on all correspondence and inquiries is attached.
6. M 10S & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Memo from John Sweeney, Transit Administrator, supplying information and
statistics on "Opt -Out" or replacement transit service. (I -6a)
b. Letter from Dale Homuth, Minnesota DNR, to Fred Moore, regarding the limited
permit for creek mouth re-routing to Pike Lake. (I -6b)
c. Letter from Craig Uchida, U. S. Department of Justice, regarding the City's COPS
AHEAD application. (I -6c)
d. Meeting notice from Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce on general
membership meeting scheduled for March 14. (I -6d)
e. Letter from Minneapolis resident Denny Modlin to Mayor Tierney responding to her
March Plymouth News column on the Orfield property tax distribution proposal. (I -
6e)
f. Letter from TwinWest Chamber of Commerce President Larry S. Dowell to City
Manager Johnson announcing the Plymouth "State of the City" Coffee Break
scheduled for Tuesday, May 16. (I -6f)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
PCITYF
PLYMOUTR
February 16, 1995
TO: BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS IN PLYMOUTH
FROM: JOE RYAN, PLYMOUTH BUILDING OFFICIAL
You are invited to attend a luncheon meeting with the Plymouth Building Division Staff on Monday,
March 13, 1995 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Holiday Inn located at 3000 Harbor Lane
North, Plymouth, MN. Lunch will be provided by the City of Plymouth.
The items for discussion are listed below. If you have any specific questions you would like
addressed, please write it down and return it to the Building Division before March 6, 1995. We will
answer as many questions as time allows. Please RSVP before March 6, 1995 by calling Carlys
Schansberg at 550-5030.
AGENDA
11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
LUNCH
WELCOME
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF:
EROSION CONTROL POLICY
NEW WETLAND ORDINANCE
ADOPTION OF 1994 STATE BLDG CODE
1995 PROPOSED BUILDING PERMIT
FEESCHEDULE
QUESTIONS:
ADJOURNMENT:
11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
JOY TIERNEY, MAYOR OF PLYMOUTH
JOE RYAN, BUILDING OFFICIAL
JOE RYAN, BUILDING OFFICIAL
DON MUNSON, ASST BUILDING OFFICIAL
DON MUNSON, ASST BUILDING OFFICIAL
JOE RYAN, BUILDING OFFICIAL
1:00 P.M.
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Date: March 7, 1995
To: Lawrie Ahrens
Mayor Tierney, City Council members, HRA members
From: Joann Brown
Ca-Presldent LWV
You are invited to attend the meeting Tax Increment 1`Inancing, Benefit
or Burden, held on March 16 In Golden Valley.
The meeting Is sponsored by the Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues,
and should be very informative to members of your city council, staff and
HRA who would be able to attend.
Please note, the cost Is only $1 for the morning meeting.
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CMAL E-IF9
QuarterlyN �iJ.a'v,i' ;"ilk;
Newsletter of the Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues of Women Voters
March 1995 Volume 33 Number 3
MARCH 16, 1995
Brookview Community Center
2000 Brookview Parkway
Golden Valley, MN
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING:
Benefit or Burden?
AGENDA
9:30 am Registration and Coffee
PANEL DISCUSSION
10:00 am WHAT IS IT? BOW DOES IT WORK?
Jim Casserly, Attorney
Casserly Molzahn & Associatses, Inc.
SHALL WE REFORM IT?
Dennis Ozment, (IR) Representative, District 37A, Rosemount
Tom Triplett, Consultant, formerly with MNBusiness
Partnership
12:d0 Noon Lunch
12:30 pm LEAGUER TO LEAGUER
Karen Anderson, Mayor, City of Minnetonka
Mary Anderson, former Mayor, Golden Valley
1:00 pm Adjournment
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The March CMAL
Quarterly Meeting will
explore Tax Increment
Financing, its impact on
the region's develop-
ment and perspectives
on its reform. Better
known as TEF, its use
has been instrumental
in the metropolitan
region's development.
The morning panel will
be followed by two
leaguers who will
informally discuss their
experiences with TIF
while leading their
cities.
YOUR
COMMUNITY
Does your community
use TIF7 Check out the
data on pages 6 and 7
in this issuel
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DIRECTIONS
From the North:
100 ar 169 to 55 to Winne"
South on Winnetka to Western
West to Brookview Pkwy
South to Community Center,
From the East:
194 to 1394 to 100 to 55 to
Winnetka
South on Winnetka to Western
West to Brookview pkwy
South to Community Center,
From the South:
100 to 55
West to Winnetka
South to Western
West to Brookview Pkwy
South to Community Center,
BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER
2000 BROOKVIEW pARKWAY
P03
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RESERVATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 13, 1995
(Mail or Phone Reservations to:
Shirley Chenoweth
2235 Vale Crest Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422
545-1293
LWV OF
Meeting and hunch: $6.50
Meeting and Coffee only: $1,00
CHECKS PAYABLE TO CMAL
Total amount enclosed
Register those attending and CMAL status: D (Delegate), A (Alternate), P (President), O (Other)
Name
Meeting Meeting & CMAL
Lunch Coffee I Status
CMAL, QUARTERLY 7 March 1995
Second in a monthly series of programs focusing on growth
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Sponsored by: Sensible Land Use Coalition, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Chapter American Planning Asso ci�tioa
FOCUS
Growth management and development issues affect nearly every aspect of our
lives, from where we will live and work to how our public resources are ultimately
distributed. Indeed, the very quality of our lives will depend, to a large degree,
upon how we manage future growth in our region and how we balance competing
needs, expectations and desires.
In the late 1960s, with the formation of the Metropolitan Council, the Twin Cities
region adopted regional planning as a means for balancing those needs. This pro-
gram will revisit the times and conditions that brought about this governmental
novelty and assess its effectiveness in meeting its original goals. Attendees will be
given a unique opportunity to examine growth management efforts in the Twin
Cities and compare its effectiveness to other regions. Speakers familiar with
growth management efforts in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington—two
areas which share many characteristics with the Twin Cities—have been invited to
talk about the growth management experiences in their regions.
MORNING SESSIONS
The Twin CitieslMinnesota Experience (8:30 - 9:45)
Before we look at growth management programs in other parts of the country, this
session begins with a review of the conditions that existed and key issues that were
debated when the Metropolitan Land Planning Act was enacted. Basic strategies
for managing the spread of urban growth will be presented, including the identifi-
cation of the four major "Metropolitan Systems"—sewers, transportation, parks
and open space, and airports—as well as the roles and responsibilities of the
Metropolitan Council, counties, school district, cities and townships.
Leading the session will be noted land use attorney, Robert Hof fan, who was
a member of the Metropolitan Council and one of the principal authors of the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act. He will offer a critical assessment of the effec-
tiveness of the original strategies that he helped to establish. The session will
continue with Curtis Johnson, recently appointed Metropolitan Council Chair,
who will provide a brief summary of the evolution of the Council during the past
two decades and conclude with a discussion on the status of the recently adopted
Regional Blueprintand its expected role in future growth management and devel-
opment efforts.
The Portland/Oregon Experience (10:00- 11:00)
Like Minnesota, Oregon is a state dominated by one large metropolitan region.
Similar to the Twin Cities, the Portland area employs an urban growth boundary
as a means to contain urban sprawl, promote the efficient use of infrastructure and
preserve resources. Oregods growth management and land planning system is
often touted as model for others to follow; some in the Twin Cities suggest that
more be done here to implement major pieces of the Oregon system.
Milne Burton, the newly elected Metro chair, and Jon Chandler, chief lobbyist
for the Portland Metro Builders Association, will offer their perspectives on the
effectiveness of growth management efforts in Oregon and Portland through a
discussion of issues such as urban growth boundaries, overall quality of life,
agricultural preservation, the environment, economic development, land prices
and affordable housing.
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The SeattlelWashington F_rperience (11:00 -12:00)
Like Minnesota and Oregon, Washington is a state dominated by one large metro-
politan region. Like the Twin Cities, the Seattle area employs an urban growth
boundary to help contain sprawl, promote the efficient use of infrastructure and
preserve resources. The state's approach to growth management, adopted in 1992,
seeks to better manage heavy growth pressures in some sections of the state while
fostering growth and economic development in other sections.
James Street; Chair of the Growth Management Policies Board for the Puget
Sound Regional Council and the current Seattle City Council President, and
Keith Dearborn, an attorney with Bogle & Gates in Seattle, will offer their per-
spectives on the effectiveness of the Washington State Growth Management Act.
Issues to be discussed include designated urban growth areas, overall quality of life,
agricultural preservation, the environment, economic development, land prices
and affordable housing.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Economic Impacts of Growth & Development (12:45 -1:45)
One of the frequent arguments by those opposed to growth management is that
regulations violate land owners' fundamental rights. "What I do on my land is my
business and it doesn't affect you" is a sentiment expressed by those whose devel-
opment plans are either limited or stopped by growth management regulations.
At a time when government at all levels is faced with limited resources, this session
explores the fiscal and economic realities associated with urban expansion.
Paul714chler, principal ofTischler & Associates Consulting, will discuss the eco-
nomic and fiscal impacts of growth and development. Tischler has advised many
cities around the country on fiscal and economic consequences of growth, eco-
nomic investments and infrastructure decisions. His remarks will summarize the
findings from those analyses and offer timely advice to the Twin Cities community.
State and Local Approaches (2:00 - 3:00)
What exactly is growth management? What is its potential? What are the pros and
cons? Does it work? Where? Under what conditions? What are other states and
cities doing? These are just some of the questions that will be addressed by
Douglas Porter, president of the Growth Management Institute. Porter will
present various growth management strategies and approaches employed by states
and localities from around the country. Porter draws on his many years of research
on growth and development issues.
The Future of Growth Management (3:15 - 4:30)
The political and legal landscapes surrounding growth management are changing.
In recent years the United States Supreme Court issued several historic rulings
affecting the ways states and cities plan and their ability to control growth and
development. There have also been major shifts in the roles and responsibilities
of both the federal and state governments with respect to financing of regional
infrastructure. How will these and other changes affect future growth manage-
ment initiatives? Most importantly, what does all this mean for the Twin Cities?
A panel of local and national speakers will offer thoughts on the future prospects
of growth management and react to questions and remarks from the audience.
A lively debate is promised!
Reservation for: GROWTH MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE • MARCH 29 ❑ Vegetarian Meal Prrfened
Name: Phone:
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billrdunkucanreUatom ❑ Nonmember/$75
Mail to: Sensible Land Use Coalition
are rnci, $5.00oun in
advance $5.00charge
PO Box 284, Excelsior, MN 55331-9998 for invoicing. ❑ *Membership Fee_
For more information call Valerie Williams at: (612) 474-3302 = TOTAL ENCLOSED
Fax reservations to: (612) 470-6640 (I will: _send check or _bring to door)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
8:00 - 8:30 REGISTRATION
8:30 - 8:35 WELCOME
Speaker: Dean Johnson, President, Sensible Land Use Coalition
8:35-9:45 THE TWIN CITIES/MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE
Introduction: David Long Program Coordinator and Director, Sensible Land Use Coalition
Speaker: Robert Hoffman, Attorney, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.
Speaker: Curtis Johnson, Chair, Twin Cities Metropolitan Council
9:34 - 10:00 BREAK
10:00 - 11:00 THE PORTLAND/OREGON EXPERIENCE
Introduction: Mark Koegler, Director and Past President, Sensible Land Use Coalition
Speaker: Mike Burton, Executive Officer, Metro, Portland, Oregon
Speaker: Jon Chandler, Chief Lobbyist, Portland Metro Builders Association
11:00 - 12:00 THE SEATI'LE/WASHINGTON EXPERIENCE
Introduction: Blair Tremere, Principal, Public Affairs Consulting
Speaker: James Street, Chair of Growth Management Policies Board, Puget Sound
Regional Council and City Council President, Seattle, Washington
Speaker: Keith Dearborn, Attorney, Bogle & Gates, Seattle, Washington
12:00 - 12:45 LUNCHEON
12:45 - 1:45 FISCAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Introduction: Michael Wozniak, President, Minnesota Chapter, American Planning Association
Speaker: Paul Tischler, Principal, Tischler and Associates Consulting, Bethesda, Maryland
1:45 - 2:00 BREAK
2:00 - 3:00 GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
Introduction: Anne Hurlburt, Vice President, Sensible Land Use Coalition
Speaker: Dougku Porth, President, Growth Management Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
3:00 - 3:15 BREAK
3:15 - 4:30 THE FUTURE OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Moderator., John Shardbue, Director, Sensible Land Use Coalition
Panelists: Joan Archer, Executive Vice President, Builders Association of Minnesota
James Solent, Regional Administrator, Twin Cities Metropolitan Council
Several speakers from the day's previous sessions will also be featured here.
4:30 - 5:30 RECEPTION
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Mike Burton, Metro, Portland, Oregon
Newly elected Executive Officer of Metm, the regional government
serving the tri -county metropolitan Portland area. Involved in
regional government for more than 15 years and served as Represen-
tative for the 17th District in the Oregon House for five terms where
he held seats on the Housing, Energy and Environment Committees.
Jon Chandlc, Portland Metro Builders Association, Oregon
As staff attorney and lobbyist, represents builder/developer interests
in the Portland area. Active in state and local politics and has spoken
and written extensively on land use and environmental issues for
state and national legal and professional organizations.
Keith Dearborn, Bogle & Gates, Seattle, Washington
Attorney and planner with more than 20 years of experience in
land use and environmental law. Played a lad role in creating the
University of Washington's Institute for Environmental Studies.
Won the American Planning Association Outstanding Merit Award
two times for work on a number of regional land use issues.
Robert Hoffman, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Mpls.
Extensively involved in land use and development for over 25 years
as both a policy maker and attorney. Former seven-year member of
the Metropolitan Council. Also 14 -year member of the Blooming.
ton City Council, land use law instructor at Hamline University, and
member of the Urban Land Institute Dee Policies and Reg. Council.
Douglas Porter, Growth Management Institute, Bethesda, MD
One of the nation's leading authorities on growth management
approaches. Research published in 25 books and dozens of articles.
Formerly directed the public policy research program at the Urban
Land Institute -where he focused on growth management, special
zoning techniques and land use/transportation relationships.
James Street, Puget Sound Regional Council, Seattle, Washington
Served as Chair of the Seattle City Council's Land Use Committee
for six years and is the current Council President. Chair of the
Growth Management Policies Board for the Puget Sound Regional
Council and a member of regional committees responsible for devel-
oping King County's growth management and rapid transit policies.
Paul71schler, Taschler & Associates Consulting, Bethesda, MD
Over 23 years of experience in conducting fiscal, economic and plan-
ning studies throughout the country. Specialized in fiscal analyses
of growth alternatives; impact fee modeling and revenue strategies;
capital improvement plans and growth management studies; and
market and economic feasibility studies.
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METRO MEETINGS
A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisorya'fid standing
committees, and three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and
Open Space Commission, and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are
occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting
information is also available on the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 and by computer modem, through
the Twin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400.
DATE: March 3, 1995
WEEK OF: March 6 - March 10, 1995
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Transportation Committee - Monday, March 6, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider:
sole source purchase of ten engines; set public hearing date and time for Transportation Policy
Plan amendment; Providers Advisory Committee bylaws; Transportation Accessibility Advisory
Committee bylaws; Aviation Development Guide public hearing report; Roseville Circulator
contract amendment extension; Metro Mobility circulator demonstration; transit hub overview;
TAAC motion regarding policy priorities for Metro Mobility budget deficit; and other business.
An informal discussion on MCTO capital budget will meet in Room lA following the committee
meeting.
Polluted Sites Work Group - Tuesday, March 7, 4 p.m., Rooms 1B & 1C.
Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services Pre -Budget Meeting - Wednesday, March 8, 7:30 a.m.,
Holiday Inn Airport #2, Hwy. 494 & Hwy. 100, Bloomington.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee - Wednesday, March 8, 9:30 a.m.,
Room IA. The committee will consider: revised Section 8 project based assistance program
request for proposals; Minnesota NAHRO annual scholarship award program; selection of
HomeChoice counseling provider; fiscal year 1995 McKinney Act applications; appointment of
vice -chair and secretary; establish regular meeting time and day(s); orientation plan; and other
business.
Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services Pre -Budget Meeting - Thursday, March 9, 7:30 a.m.,
Shoreview Plaza (formerly Holiday Inn), Hwy. 694 and Lexington, Shoreview.
Executive Committee - Thursday, March 9, 8 a.m., Kelly Inn, Benjamin's Restaurant, I-94 at
Marion, St. Paul.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, March 9, 4 p.m., Chambers. The council will consider: right-of-
way acquisition loan fund amendment for outlot G. Corina Woods, Chaska; authorization to
execute Northtown transit hub agreement and lease; approval of federal affirmative action transit
plan; sole source purchase of ten engines; Flying Cloud Airport long-term comprehensive plan;
contracts with the I-494 Corridor Commission and the Minnesota Department of Transportation
to pass through federal funds; set public hearing date for 1995 Metropolitan Council Transit
Operations capital budget; Minnesota Intermodal Railroad Terminal Study; set public hearing
time and place for Transportation Policy Plan amendment; Roseville Circular contract amendment
extension; Metro Mobility training coordinator contract agreement; Mayflower/Metropolitan
Mobility contract amendment request; approval of addendum to Metropolitan Council
Wastewater Services AFSCME, Local 668 AFL-CIO labor agreement; approval of labor
agreement between Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services and Local 62, Painters and Allied
Trades, AFL-CIO; final report of the Metropolitan Radio Systems Planning Committee; 1996-
2005 Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program draft for public hearing and scheduling public
hearing date; city of Forest Lake comprehensive plan amendment, phase l(West Study Area);
funding for contracted project: "Analysis of Mississippi River Nutrient Sources and Algal
Dynamics in Lake Pepin"; and other business.
Special Meeting of the Metropolitan Council To Discuss Litigation Issues - Thursday, March 9,
immediately following Council meeting, Room 2A. (Portions of this meeting may be closed.)
Staff Seminar on Land Use and Transit "A Twin Cities Case Study: Bus Amenity Project --
Downtown Minneapolis to Southdale" - Friday, March 10, 10 a.m., Room 2A.
Legislative Coordinating Group (TENTATIVE) - Friday, March 10, Noon, Room 1A.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF MARCH 13 THROUGH 17, 1995
Informal Information Session for Legislators and Legislative Staff on Proposed Region -wide
Public Safety Radio System: 10 a.m., Room 125, State Office Building, St. Paul
Community Development Committee - Monday, March 13, noon, Room 1A_
MetropolitanCouncil Wastewater Services. Pre -Budget Meeting - Wednesday, March 15, 7:30
a.m., Holiday Inn Drover's, Hwy. 494 at Concord, South St. Paul.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, March 15, Sheraton Park Place,
Dover Restaurant, 1500 Park Pl. Blvd., St. Louis Park.
Informal Information Session for Legislators and Legislative Staff on Proposed Region -wide
Public Safety Radio System: 10 a.m., Room 400 South, State Office Building, St. Paul.
Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, March 15, 2 p.m., Chambers.
Environment Committee - Wednesday, March 15, 4 p.m., Room 1A -
Polluted Sites Work Group - Wednesday, March 15, 4 p.m., Rooms 1B and 1C.
Sewer Rate Cost Allocation Technical Advisory Committee - Thursday, March 16, 10 a.m., Rooms
1B & 1C.
Providers Advisory Committee - Thursday, March 16, 10:30 a.m., 5th floor conference room.
Finance Committee - Thursday, March 16, 4 p.m., Room 2A.
Legislative Coordinating Committee (TENTATIVE) - Friday, March 17, 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). Call the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for news of Council
actions and coming meetings.
METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION M _ k l
Commission Meeting - Tuesday, March 7, 4 p.m., Room 1A. The commission will consider:
process and criteria for the Americans with Disabilities Act retrofit projects; legislative update on
regional park issues; and other business.
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 may occasionally be changed. To
verify meeting schedules or agenda items, call 291-6363.
METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, March 7, 1 p.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field. The committee will consider: March ADNE levels;
Sun Country Airlines maintenance hangar; final contract payments on --1994 pavement
rehabilitation at MSP, Lindbergh terminal 1993 interior rehabilitation, valet mechanical
consolidation, carousel bag belt security, facility management office addition, miscellaneous
asbestos abatement, 19941andside bituminous at MSP, inbound roadway signage at MSP,
ANOMS system, and 1993/1994 Part 150 sound insulation program; semi-final payment on 1994
pavement rehabilitation at Crystal Airport; contract change order on security checkpoints
relocation; bids received for runway 4 -22/11R -29L intersection reconstruction and Part 150 sound
insulation program for February; draft environmental assessment report for Anoka Co./Blaine
airport ATCT; acceptance of anticipated grant agreement; underground pipeline
encroachment/reimbursement agreement and project funding for Airlake Airport South Building
area; 1995/96 CIP adjustments for fuel system modifications and West Building annex at Anoka
Co./Blaine Airport; review of upcoming construction project bids; reliever airports philosophy;
community attitude survey for dual track airport planning process; interviews for
transportation/parking consultants and dual tract process remote or detached runway concept
feasibility study consultants; and other business.
Management and Operations Committee - Wednesday, March 8, 1 p.m., Room 301, West
Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field. The committee will consider: financial
consultant interviews; special construction fund transfer and policy; reliever airport philosophy;
non -organized employee salary range adjustment; bids received for purchase of capital equipment;
solid waste/disposal for Lindbergh Terminal; receive bids for 60 month lease of one motor grader;
west terminal cleaning contract; general office cleaning contract; legislative update; Heads Up;
and other business.
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN
55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726-8186.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION
Capital Improvements Committee - Tuesday, March 7, 1:30 p.m., at the Commission office
conference room. The committee will discuss the change order on artificial turf replacement
project and approve plans and specification for the 1995 video equipment project.
Finance Committee - Tuesday, March 7, 2 p.m., Commission office conference room. The
committee will discuss the 1994 audit report and other business.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis,
MN 55415. All meetings are held in the Commission office conference room, unless noted
otherwise. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting
information, please call Jane Brenny, 335-3310.
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METRO DIGEST
A digest of the activities of the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan
Parks and Open Space Commission and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission for the month of
February. Call the appropriate commission or operations area with any inquiries.
March 3, 199S MarOPOUAM
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The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 8 Fifth St., St. Paul, MN,
55101. For more information about Council items, call 291-6359 (TDD: 291-0904). Call the
Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for recorded information about Council activities. For
information via computer, you may modem dial 337-5400, the Twin Cities Computer
Network (TCCN); access Metro Council information by typing: MC. TCCN customer
service is 332-2101.
Metropolitan Council
Council activities in February:
Housing Study Points to Need for More
Affordable Housing
A new Council report shows a shortage of
affordable and life -cycle housing for low-
income families in the seven -county region.
Two main contributing factors are cited:
- only a limited number of affordable units
are available in some parts of the region,
particularly in the newer developing
communities
- many affordable units are occupied by
households that could afford to live in more
expensive housing.
The report, opening Doors to
Aff0rdab1eMfe-Cyc1e Housing, portrays
affordable housing as an issue facing nearly
every community in the region. The report
offers data on the amount of affordable
housing in each community and ranks
communities to show how they compare with
each other and the regional average. It also
describes actions communities can take to
increase the amount of life -cycle and
affordable housing.
The findings will help implement the newly
adopted Regional Blueprint, a Council policy
document that calls for more affordable
housing throughout the region. The Council
is developing criteria to evaluate
performance of local governments as they
strive to meet regional housing goals. The
Council will also give priority, on such
infrastructure investments as sewers and
highways, to communities that provide their
share of life -cycle and affordable housing.
Life -cycle housing refers to housing available
to people at various life stages, including:
single, young marrieds, young families, empty
nesters, retirees and elderly singles.
Low-income households pay "too much" for
housing
A key report finding is that many households
in the region are forced to pay more for
housing than they can afford, due to the lack
of affordable housing. According to 1990
census data, more than 193,000 households
in the region have an income of less than
$20,000. Of those low-income households,
about 125,000, or 16 percent of the region's
households, pay more than 30 percent of
their income for housing. That means, from
their income of $20,000 or less, they pay at
least $500 per month in rent, or at least
$60,000 to buy a home.
Affordable housing concentrated in central
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The need for affordable housing, according
to the report, is not only a central cities
issue, but an issue facing almost every
community in the region. It confirms that
Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to 60
percent of the region's low-income
households. They are also the cities where
most affordable housing is concentrated.
Newly developing communities have a
significant percentage of current households
needing low-cost housing, but they also have
the fewest number of affordable units. In
addition, the need for affordable housing in
those areas will grow if anticipated jobs in
those areas increase at a rapid rate.
Developing areas are expected to receive 64
percent of the region's job growth during the
1990s, with more than 40 percent of that
growth in sectors south and southwest of
Minneapolis.
Copies of Opening Doors to AffordablelLife-
Cycle Housing will be available Mar. 15 from
the Council Data Center at 291-8140.
Council gets new member for northeast
Metro district
Governor Carlson appointed Charles
Amason to be the Council member for
District 12. A lawyer in private practice in
Marine on St. Croix, Amason is also vice-
president of City Innovation, a nonprofit
corporation that organizes professionals to
do volunteer work. He replaces E. Craig
Morris. Another 14 members were
reappointed. The remaining member, Neil
Peterson, was appointed in December; Chair
Curt Johnson, was appointed in February.
(Note to readers. The Metro Digest groups
Council actions into four areas, reflecting the
Council's standing committees: Community
Development, Transportation, Environment
and Finance. It should be noted that full
Council actions are reported here, not just
Committee actions.)
In other actions, the Council:
Community Development•
* Approved the transfer of grant funds for
North Mississippi regional park.
• Approved a policy on contaminated soils
and capping abandoned wells in regional
parks and a $1 million dollar grant for
cleanup of a contaminated area in Central
Mississippi River regional park in
Minneapolis.
• Approved the 1994 status report on the
Metropolitan Agriculture Preserves program,
recognizing agriculture as a legitimate and
permanent land use in the Metropolitan
region.
• Authorized an amendment to a contract
with Brown and Caldwell for secondary
treatment improvements at the Metropolitan
waste water treatment plant at a cost of $3.5
million.
• Approved a comprehensive sewer plan for
the city of Woodbury with these stipulations:
- newly platted lots must accommodate two
disposal sites
- on-site installers and others must be
licensed
- on-site systems must be inspected
biennially.
Transportation:
• Extended the contract with Kauffman -
Stewart for $395,000 in 1995 for advertising
and marketing at transit operations.
• Approved an agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation to
build a bus ramp bypass at Highway 36 and
I -35E not to exceed $195,000.
• Certified to the Federal Transit Authority
the conformance of the 1995 paratransit plan
for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area with
the region's transportation plan.
• Approved the 1995-1997 transit capital
improvement program that includes $82
million in regional bonds.
• Approved staff findings for the draft
alternative environmental document (AED)
for a new major airport. The findings call for
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the final AED to measure the impact of a
new airport on water, air, land and noise
levels and local taxing capacity.
• Adopted the planning assumptions and
policy statement for a new major airport as
part of the dual -track planning process,
calling for the Council, Airports Commission
and affected local communities to enter a
memorandum of understanding if the
Legislature selects the option of building a
new airport.
• Adopted the 1994 assessment of air
transportation trends and other factors that
may affect major airport development and
reported it to the Minnesota legislature.
• Approved the home insulation, home
buyout project and the New Ford Town
home acquisition project for homes under
the flight paths of Minneapolis -St. Paul
international airport and other items of the
1995 airports capital improvement projects.
• Approved elimination or reduction of bus
service on 19 routes to meet a projected
1995 budget shortfall for transit operations.
• Awarded contracts for modifications to
facilities operated by transit operations
(MCTO) to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Projects include the
Minneapolis and St. Paul transit stores and
other MCTO facilities. The contracts
totalling $719,000 are with KM Building Co.
and Meisinger Construction.
• Approved an amendment to the budget of
the Southwest Metro Transit Commission.
• Approved a policy for Metro Mobility
stating that only persons meeting the criteria
of the Americans with Disabilities Act be
eligible to use Metro Mobility service.
• Authorized an amendment to the Metro
Mobility contract with Mayflower, Inc.
• Authorized an amendment to a grant
application to the Federal Transit Authority
of $800,000 for the purchase of 51 buses.
Environment:
* Authorized a contract with Madsen
Johnson Co. of Hudson, WI for $1.5 million
for clarifiers at Cottage Grove wastewater
treatment plant.
e Authorized solicitation of proposals from
Montgomery Watson and Metcalf & Eddy
for plans for a new Southeast regional
wastewater treatment plant.
• Authorized a contract with the University
of Minnesota for $150,000 for research into
the phosphorous content of the sediment in
Lake Pepin.
• Authorized the acquisition of 12 acres of
land adjacent to the Seneca ash landfill from
Ellerbe Company for $332,000.
• Authorized a request -for -proposals for
solids -handing services at the Seneca waste
water treatment plant.
Finance:
• Authorized contracts of $1.4 million with
Hawkins Chemical, DPC Industries and
Rhone-Poulenc to provide chemicals for
treating waste water.
• Approved use of $7.5 million in waste
water service revenues from 1994 to respond
to changing conditions in future rate
collections.
• Approved Council support for employee
credit unions of the former transit and waste
control commissions at the Snelling garage
and the Metro plant.
• Authorized a contract with Coleman
Consultants, Inc. to determine an efficient
employee shift schedule at the Metro plant.
The Council also.
• Confirmed appointment of Art Bannerman
as the Scott County representative on the
Transportation Advisory Board.
• Confirmed the appointments of Jon Elam,
Larry Blackstad, Henry Fisher, Brian
Gorecki, Josey Warren, Christine Walsh,
Mike Vallez, Jim Krautkremer and Sheila
Burns to the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA) Advisory Committee, with
Philip Q. Cohen as chair.
Public meetings, Hearings and Board
Openings
A public hearing on the Metropolitan
Council Transit Operations (MCTO) 1995
capital budget will be held Monday, April 17
at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Mears
Park Centre, 230 East 5th St., St. Paul. All
interested persons are encouraged to attend
the hearing and offer comments. People may
register to speak by calling 229-2758 or (291-
0904 TTY). Written comments, which must
be received by April 27, should be sent to
Howard Blin, Transit Planning, at the Mears
Park Centre address. Copies of the public
hearing draft of the budget may be obtained
in the Council's Data Center by calling 291-
8140 or (291-0904 TTY).
New Publications
Council publications are available from the
Council's Data Center, including the 1994
Annual Report, the Regional Blueprint and
new Council newsletter, Council Directions.
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
publications. These publications can also be
read at major public libraries in the Metro
Area.
A list of recent Council publications is
available in the Council's new newsletter
Council Directions and on the Metro Info
Line at 229-3780. If you wish to receive a
copy of Council Directions, you can be
placed on the mailing list by calling Carol
Berens at 291-6447. Council Directions
provides background articles and columns on
regional issues and Council programs. A list
of publications is also available on the Twin
Cities Computer Network (TCCN).
A reminder. Regional citizens can now obtain
news about new publications, Council
actions, coming meetings and subsidized
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housing referrals by dialing the Metro Info
Line at 229-3780. Similar information and an
interactive forum topic is available on the
Twin Cities Computer Network (TCCN).
You can gain access to TCCN through your
computer modem by dialing 337-5400. TCCN
customer service is 332-2101.
Metropolitan Commission
Activities
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space
Commission (MPOSC)
The Commission:
• Recommended that the Council:
- approve a draft for a hearing on a parks
capital improvement program for 1996-2000.
- schedule a hearing on Monday, April 24
• Elected Michael Bosanko to be vice -chair
of the Commission.
The Parks and Open Space Commission
offices are located at Mears Park Centre,
230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, 55101. For more
information, call 291-6363.
Metropolitan Sports Facilities
Commission (MSFC)
The Commission:
• Approved a request -for -proposal plan and
time schedule for the sale of Met Center
land, authorizing staff
- to meet with affected government agencies
- to negotiate agreements for parking and
other uses for land until it is sold.
• Approved the 1995 affirmative action plan.
• Held a closed session to discuss pending
litigation with Piper Jaffray, Star Event
Management and Adams Outdoor Sign
companies.
• Approved a fund-raising plan to assist the
city of Minneapolis in providing
extracurricular activities for city youth.
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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:
• Approved the extension of Runway 4/12
including a noise mitigation program, subject
to federal and state environmental
documentation.
e Approved an agreement with the
Minnesota State Lottery to provide for the
sale of lottery tickets in the Lindbergh
terminal. A lease will be developed with a
nonprofit organization to operate the lottery.
• Approved the alternative environmental
document (AED) for the long term
comprehensive plan for Minneapolis -St. Paul
International (MSP) airport. The AED is
part of the Dual Track Airport planning
process.
• Referred issues on reliever airports to the
Management and Operations committee.
Issues include: rates, personal property taxes,
minimum standards and general aviation
needs.
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices
are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis,
MN 55450. For more information, call Lynn
Sorensen at 726-5186.
Metropolitan Council Wastewater Services
offices are located at Mears Park Centre,
230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. For
more information call 222-8423.
Metropolitan Council Transit Operations
offices are located at 560 Sixth Av. N.,
Minneapolis, MN 55411. For more
information call 349-7400.
OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
March 1995
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DATE: MARCH 9, 1995
TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
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FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG, DATA CONTROL/INSPECTION
CLERK
SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES
WEEK OF MARCH 2, 1995 THROUGH MARCH 8, 1995
Permit #64705 was issued to State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance for construction
of a new building at 15600 37th Avenue North, valuation $1,326,000.00.
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PERMITLIST LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED PAGE 1'
03/09/95 AGING DAYS
FROM 03/02/95 TO 03/08/95
PIN NUMBER CLASS OF WORK DATE PERMIT #
APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED ERMT.TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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32 118 22 31 0001
ANDERSON BUCKEYE BLDRS INC
17105 5TH AVE N
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36 118 22 21 0027
ZACHMAN BROS INC
1016 TRENTON CIR N
13 118 22 43 0054
ROBERT D & MARY M SIGMUNDIK
9940 37TH AVE N
ALTERATION 03/07/95 65443
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
3 3 BURL OAKS
$12,000.00 $228.75
ADDITION 03/02/95 65450
LOT BLK SFA BUILDING
LLS36QQ210027
$17,300.00 $320.50
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LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
1 5 PLYMOUTH PLAZA 5TH
$200.00 $24.85
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$1,326,000.00 $18,796.37
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
March 2, 1995
Minutes
Present: Claudelle Carruthers, Harvey Guttmann, Earl Peterson, Saundra Spigner,
John Kane, Laurie Levi, Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert
Absent: Rebecca Ribich, Bill Dix, Jackie Fraedrich, Lisa Memberr
Call to Order
Saundra Spigner called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Approval of Minutes
Claudelle Carruthers noted that the February minutes omitted mention that she
would be attending a community meeting in the spring, as indicated by Chief Gerdes. The
minutes were approved as corrected.
Order of the Day
Saundra Spigner indicated that until late this afternoon, a citizen intended to come
and speak to the Commission about the building climate at Armstrong High. This is the
same issue involving an altercation with security guards and a student that Ms. Spigner
had mentioned some months ago. Ms. Spigner has spoken with the family, and they feel
that the School District is addressing the issues. Ms. Spigner indicated that she explained
to the family that while the Commission is more than willing to listen to their concerns, the
HRC cannot impose a remedy.
Old Business
ByLaws--Ms. Lueckert presented the changes to the ByLaws. The HRC had
discussion about the proposed changes, in particular which version of the "sunset"
clause to include. The HRC voted to use the second suggested sunset provision. The
ByLaws were approved by the HRC.
Grievance Mediation Service Checklist --Ms. Lueckert asked for other comments on
the draft Grievance Mediation Service checklist. Earl Peterson reported on his
conversations with Eden Prairie and the process they use. Eden Prairie uses a team of
specialists to triage the issue, and then refers it out to an outside mediation service or
provider. Considerable discussion followed about the concept of mediation service.
The Commission asked Ms. Lueckert to seek an opinion from the City Attorney on
confidentiality and liability issues as these relate to the HRC's provision of mediation
service, and also to ask the City Attorney if the HRC should even offer mediation
services. The mediation service checklist was tabled until the April meeting.
• Intervention Team --Mr. Peterson talked more about his conversations with Eden
Prairie. He will be having a meeting with Eden Prairie, and will report back in April.
Further discussion was tabled until that time.
• Brochure --Laurie Levi presented a draft of an information brochure on the Human
Rights Commission. She asked for the Commission to review the brochure, and to
give her feedback at the next meeting. Ms. Spigner suggested that the brochure
emphasize education and volunteerism. Claudelle Carruthers suggested that the
brochure contain some clip art which would relate to human rights issues.
• Bias Crime Report Sheet --the Commission reviewed the bias crime information sheet
proposed by Chief Gerdes. Minor changes were suggested, and these will be
forwarded to Mr. Gerdes.
• Event Planning --Saundra Spigner led a discussion about possible events with which
the HRC can become involved. The HRC decided to participate in the City's booth at
"Music in Plymouth" in July, and to perhaps rent a booth at the September Arts
Festival at Parker's Lake to promote the HRC and to display ethnic crafts. Ms.
Lueckert will talk with Park and Recreation about the details, and report back at the
next meeting. Ms. Spigner also passed out a list of community contacts which she had
received from Public Safety.
New Business
Ms. Spigner indicated that because of her appointment to the Planning
Commission, she will resign from the Human Rights Commission, effective when her
replacement is named. She indicated that a chairman and vice-chairman should be elected
at the next meeting.
Informational Items
Ms. Spigner asked whether or not a representative from District 284 has been
appointed. Ms. Lueckert indicated no. The Commission directed Ms. Lueckert to write
to District 284 and request that they appoint a representative by the next meeting.
General discussion followed about the role of the school representatives, and their
attendance. Ms. Lueckert was asked to contact the district representatives and verify their
interest in serving. The Commission also will consider recommending to the City Council
that the school representatives be advisory members rather than voting members, given the
challenges of having a quorum for meetings. Ms. Spigner also mentioned that she would
like to see a student member appointed.
Ms. Spigner and Mr. Guttmann reported on the ByLaws problems of the League
of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. Evidently individuals can serve on the
League's Board of Directors without being actively involved with a local Commission.
Ms. Lueckert expressed her wish that the group serve as more of an information clearing
house than it currently does.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
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Wayzata -Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission Meeting
January 13th, 1995
Members Present: Maria Vasiliou, Craig Gerdes, Barbara Hickok, Tim McCarthy,
Bill Nelson, Gary Swedberg, Patty George, Miles Thompson, Dave Hadden, Mandy
Little, Sara Berck, Angie Erickson, Allison Power, Martha Anderson, Doris Rowe, and
Pat Boris.
Meeting Convened: 7:34 a.m.
Introductions: A warm welcome to Dr. Martha Anderson and Greg Rye. Both are
long time residents of the community. Dr. Anderson presently has three children within
the schools. Greg is already well know to commission members. It's great to have you
both on board!
Membership recruitment: Brief discussion reflected positive community presentation
and balance of present membership.
Minutes: Approved with corrections, mailing list circulated for corrections. Flowers
will be sent to Bonnie Kaster, the Secretary at City Hall. Thanks for your time and effort
in getting minutes out in a timely fashion.
Treasury Report: Opening balance of approximately $4,347.09.
* An outstanding check for $200.00 for the youth bowling party is still outstanding.
* A check for $500.00 was submitted by Dick Williams (Wayzata Basketball).
* An additional $25.00 was donated by Dr. Dennis Arnie. Total balance
approximately $3,673.09.
Major Crime/Drug Intiave: Craig Gerdes updated the Commission on progress made
by the City of Plymouth, Study Meeting which guides strategic planning. The city has
established Alcohol and other Drug Awareness and Prevention Strategies as one of the
major goals for the city. These efforts have been delegated to the Office of Public Safety.
Information on this effort will also be forwarded to metro area MCDA School Section
Members. Possible cooperation between adjacent communities may increase the impact
of efforts within the Plymouth area community.
Minor consumption issues and strategies:
Issue: Mandy Little discussed access of middle school students to over the counter
medications such as No Doze. Mandy shared that allot of young people are "getting
hyper". Group discussion suggested that we work with area retailers to educate them as
to the availability of over the counter medications and other mood altering products
which are in demand for underage children. Other products mention of concern include
Dramamine and Robatussin DM. Consideration of such products is of concern to the
Commission since they enlarge the gateway substances which initiate youth into
inappropriate substance ingestion. In some cases these products are high priority among
young shoplifters.
Strategy:
1. Tim McCarthy will draft a letter to area business making them aware of
the issue, educate them, and possible suggested actions business might
take.
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2. The Commission strategy will work with the cooperation of the Chamber
of Commerce which is in cooperation with the community partnership.
3. Tim Rye and Doris Rowe will hand carry the drafted letter to area
business which sell targeted products.
4. The letter will be forwarded to Randy Christensen, Wayzata Chief of
Police.
5. This letter will be forwarded to the MCDA School Section 3/95.
Issue: Barb Hickok discussed chemical health issues of college students and concerns of
parents. Barb is gathering information which may be useful to parents as they consider
post secondary education for their young adult children.
Strategy: Jean Funk of the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center may be of
assistance to our group and Barb who is exploring this issue.
Community Prevention Activities, Fire and Ice: Greg Lindberg distributed 150
ribbons during that event.
Town Forum Community Partnership Update: A motion was made, and approved to
provide possible future financial support the Community Partnership activities which
may need funding. Postage and stationery was also approved.
Gary and Maria updated the Commission on the community Partnership.
Maria discussed community anxiety as to the need to address alcohol issues and
the willingness of the community to listen since many parents have youngsters
with chemical issues.
Gary discussed the March 19th Community Collaboration Meeting.
The following format for the meeting was as summed. Participants will be
encouraged to explore the issues of concern and why they are present, what is
being done presently in relation to the issues, what needs to be done, and what
individuals/teams are willing to do. Teams will then go back to their own
organizations and work cooperatively with the partnership. In developing this
process it is believed that to make a real difference we need teams of people from
organizations (as opposed to single individuals) to ground mission and make
greater changes in the fabric of social policy. It is projected that by opening a
dialogue of business, citizens, professionals, schools, clergy and other key
organizations social policy and health promotion efforts will be maximized.
The message to be carried is one of health and hope.
1. Will invite community agencies, companies, churches and other
organizations to send three to five committed participants as a team to
share in the visiting and resulting community action plan.
2. Ask basic questions.
3. Explore possibilities of how each representative group could be connected
to community efforts.
4. Visioning of a safe chemically healthy community.
5. Involve committed organizations and teams within the mission.
6. Develop a data base of resources and contact persons.
7. Host a hot line which will gather resources.
Newspaper Column: Tim McCarthy will contact commission members who will
volunteer to write articles for the paper. Tim was unaware if the paper was running our
articles at the present time. Group members discussed running articles in the Guest
Editorial Columns which is presently in operation. Greg Rye suggested that we need to
make personal contact to ensure that articles are run. Group members discussed that
timing of articles needed to coincide with the developments of the community
Partnership. It was suggested that the outcomes of such planning be then directed to
articles which would be read widely throughout the community.
Agenda Items, March 10th, 1995 7:30 a.m. in the Wayzata Schools, District Office
Conference Room.
A.
Introductions/membership
B.
Review Agenda
C.
Review and approve minutes, secretary report
D
Treasurer Report
E.
Crime drug initiatives update, Craig Gerdes
F.
Minor consumption issues and strategies
G.
Community Prevention Activities
Prom
Tuxedo cards
After prom parties
H.
Town Forum Community Partnership Update
I.
Newspaper column update/scheduling
J.
Binders and materials for new members.
ADJOURN
Marie Vasiliou Fax
473-2316
Attachments:
Sample Drug Policy
New York Magazine
New York Times Article
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION NIINUTES
FEBRUARY 22, 1995
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,
Saundra Spigner, Linda Oja. Christian Preus and Allen
Ribbe.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Virginia Black
STAFF PRESENT: Director Anne Hurlburt, City Engineer Dan Faulkner,
Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Senior Planner
John Keho, Associate Planner Shawn Drill, and Planning
Secretary Jackie Watson
MINUTES:
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Oja to approve the
Planning Commission Minutes of January 25, 1995 and February 8, 1995.
Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Spigner abstained.
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON
Commissioner Ribbe recommended Commissioner Stulberg as Chairperson for 1995,
the recommendation was seconded by Commissioner Stimson.
Vote. 6 Ayes.
Commissioner Preus recommended Commissioner Stimson as Vice Chairperson for
1995, the recommendation was seconded by Commissioner Spigner.
Vote 6 Ayes.
COMNIISSION REPRESENTATIVES
Commissioner Spigner volunteered to be the representative of the Planning Commission
on the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 22, 1995
Page 27
Commissioner Ribbe volunteered to be the representative of the Planning Commission
on the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee.
LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION (94162)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Lundgren Bros. Construction for
Rezoning, RPUD Concept Plan, RPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use
Permit for Soo Line West located at the northwest quadrant of Peony Lane and County
Road 9 (Rockford Road) .
Senior Planner Keho reviewed the February 10, 1995 staff report.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if the recommendation by staff was for the 28 foot streets
with parking on both sides.
Senior Planner Keho stated there was no recommendation by staff to alter current
parking requirements.
Chairman Stulberg asked if the Public Safety Department had any recommendation
regarding the street width at the Development Review Committee meeting.
Senior Planner Keho stated that the Public Safety Department had no recommendation
regarding the street width but has concerns regarding the island for the cul-de-sacs.
Chairman Stulberg asked City Engineer Faulkner why the Engineering Department was
recommending 33 foot wide streets.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that 28 foot streets with a sidewalk would be safe, but
just the 28 foot street alone would not be as safe. He said that the narrower streets
would not be a snow plowing problem.
Commissioner Preus asked why the applicant was requesting 28 foot wide streets.
Senior Planner Keho stated that the applicant wanted to reduce the impervious surface
in the development and make the feeling of the development more than that of just
being a development.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that narrower streets cause drivers to drive slower.
Commissioner Oja asked if two cars could pass easily on a 28 foot wide street if cars
were parked on both sides.
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Planning Commission Minutes
February 22, 1995
Page 28
City Engineer Faulkner and Director Hurlburt responded that this would also be
difficult on a 33 foot street.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Terry Forbord from Lundgren Bros. Construction,
representing the petitioner.
Mr. Forbord stated there are a lot of new design standards on the market today. He
said this road design was suggested to cause people to drive slower throughout the
development. He said this development is designed to be an alternative to some of
their other developments in the area.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. John Uban of DSU Corporation.
Mr. Uban discussed the two major wetlands and the Soo Line Railroad on the site. He
described the topography of the site and how they will try to buffer the site. He said
they will have restricted access to Peony Lane and Rockford Road and pointed out
where their access will be. He said the bridge will have to be high enough to match the
topography of this site on the north side. They are hoping that the bridge can be
adjusted so it would be a little more friendly to this site.
Mr. Uban discussed how the design of the site as proposed was done to preserve the
wetland areas. He said most of the homes will front on the wetland areas and the
narrower 28 foot streets will create a quieter more friendly neighborhood, and cause
drivers to drive slower. He said the narrower street should not create any traffic
problems. He said the islands cause drivers on the cul-de-sacs to drive slower because
they have to turn around the island. He also said that a left turn off 45th Avenue and
Queensland Lane would be nice.
Mr. Uban discussed the landscaping and berming of the site and stated they will work
with City staff concerning these items.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Ken Adolf from Schoell and Madson, Inc.
Mr. Adolf discussed item 24 on the Engineers Memo relating to the Block 3 elevation.
He stated that the storm water pond's elevations and these lot elevations could be
lower. He said that the engineer's memo should state that the minimum elevations
should be two feet above the 100 year high water elevations.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that he agreed.
Mr. Forbord discussed item 25 A on the Engineers Memo; stating that they were
previously allowed to submit the final plat but not allowed to file it prior to a contract
being awarded for the trunk sanitary sewer.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 22, 1995
Page 29
Director Hurburt stated she would look into this and did not see a problem.
Chairman Stulberg asked if there was any parking at the park/tennis courts.
Mr. Forbord stated there was not.
Commissioner Preus asked for an explanation of the right turn in item 27 of the
resolution.
Senior Planner Keho explained.
Commissioner Preus asked if Lundgren Bros. hoped to use 28 -foot streets in future
developments.
Mr. Forbord stated that they hoped that all cities might develop a 28 foot street width
in their standards under the right situations. He said he did not believe it would be a
safety hazard.
Chairman Stulberg asked if attached dwellings are more susceptible to the narrow
streets and will they ask for this width in the Soo Line East development.
Mr. Forbord stated that roads in suburban American are over sized.
Chairman Stulberg asked for some explanation on the bridge design.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that the design of the bridge is not final and it will be
discussed with the applicant.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the request.
Commissioner Stimson was concerned that closing the two median islands would seem
to be cutting off the neighborhood.
Senior Planner Keho and City Engineer Faulkner both stated that the median island is
too close to the intersection.
City Engineer Faulkner stated he would rather have the intersection moved westerly but
this would place the street in the wetland.
Chairman Stulberg asked what road residents would use in the lower section.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that the most safe egress would be from County Road 9.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 22, 1995
Page 30
Chairman Stulberg asked if a left turn from the site would be better or safer off
Rockford Road or Peony Lane.
Director Hurlburt stated that there would be less traffic off Rockford Road.
Commissioner Stimson stated that she could see a problem if a person from the south
were car pooling with someone from the northern portion of the site.
Mr. Forbord stated that there may be some merit to having the median.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that maybe if the entry lane was widened it could solve
the problem.
Mr. Forbord stated they would work with staff on this item.
Commissioner Oja stated that she had problems in Eden Prairie backing out of a
driveway with 28 foot streets. She said she feels young couples with children need the
wider streets.
Commissioner Ribbe stated that there are 12 consecutive homes with 70 feet of frontage
and if one out of three have any kind of gathering, it would create parking on both
sides for 800 to 900 feet where two cars could not meet. He said he feels a 33 foot
street is necessary.
Chairman Stulberg asked Mr. Forbord if they looked at staff's recommendation for 33
foot streets.
Mr. Uban stated that it would be best if parking is not limited to one side parking. He
said that each unit would have a three car garage and additionally there is room for
three cars in the driveway.
Mr. Forbord stated that the narrower street is realistic for today's society. There are
communities that have had 28 foot streets for decades and would agree to parking on
only one side. People do not want lots with sidewalks.
Chairman Stulberg asked if staff had any comments from citizens about the narrower
streets.
Senior Planner Keho responded that one resident called to express her concern with
narrow streets.
Commissioner Oja stated that in the Medicine Lake area the streets are narrower and it
is difficult to pass if a car if it parked on the street. She said she did not feel sidewalks
were necessary.
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Planning Commission Minutes
February 22, 1995
Page 31
Commissioner Spigner stated she lived in the Medicine Lake area and the 28th Street
area is difficult to drive.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that these streets are 24-28 foot in width.
Commissioner Preus asked if the problem was the width of the street or something else.
City Engineer Faulkner stated he has had no complaints and when streets were redone
at less than a 33 -foot design. The citizens did not want them wider.
Commissioner Preus stated he favors the 28- foot street. He said it will cause people to
drive slower. He said he has trouble seeing how the width of street could be a
problem, that there would be something else that is causing the problem. He said he
walks or runs through his neighborhood and sees very few cars parked on the street.
Chairman Stulberg stated he favored the 28 foot street width, with no parking on one
side of the street. He said neither the Public Service Department not the City Engineer
sees this as a problem.
Commissioner Stimson stated that she favors the 28 -foot street. She said she walks
frequently in her neighborhood and does not see very many cars on the street. She said
that this may be a good place to try the narrower streets.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the density proposed for this site is less than what is
possible.
Commissioner Stimson stated this site is sort of a locked -in development.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Stimson to recommend
approval of the PUD Concept Plan for Lundgren Bros. Construction located at the
northwest quadrant of County Road 9 and Peony Lane.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Ribbe voted Nay. Motion carried on a 5 to 1
vote.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend
approval of the RPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat including the agreed change in 25 F on
Engineers Memo to allow 28 foot streets.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Ribbe voted Nay. Motion carried on a 5 to 1
vote.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 22, 1995
Page 32
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend
approval of the Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to R-2 (Low
Density Multiple District).
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 8:35 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT RELATING TO DRIVE
THROUGH FACILITIES AND LOADING DOCKS (95007)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
relating to drive through facilities and loading docks.
Planning Supervisor Senness reviewed the February 16, 1995 staff report.
Commissioner Ribbe asked what caused the situation to put these two subjects together
as they seem to be entirely different.
Director Hurlburt stated both issues came up at the same time and the Council
determined that they have things in common.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that they are both in the same section of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Commissioner Preus asked if these changes would apply to existing businesses.
Planning Supervisor Senness answered no, existing businesses would not be required to
meet the new rules.
Chairman Stulberg asked if new loading areas for existing buildings constructed after
the Ordinance is adopted would be affected.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that any new loading area would have to comply as
well as new drive through facilities.
Chairman Stulberg asked how staff determines the loading number of berths.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the standards came from another City's Zoning
Ordinance.
Director Hurlburt stated that in reviewing a site plan they discovered that these issues
were not addressed and a business was having problems.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 22, 1995
Page 33
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the subject.
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Spigner to
recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment relating to drive
through facilities and loading docks.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Ribbe voted Nay. Motion carried on a 5 to 1
vote.
POLICY CONCERNING THE USE OF FENCING FOR WATER QUALITY
PONDS (95011)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the discussion item regarding Policy Concerning the Use
of Fencing for Water Quality Ponds.
Associate Planner Drill reviewed the February 16, 1995 staff report.
Commissioner Preus asked if the policy intent was to recommend fences where there
are steep slopes.
Associate Planner Drill answered yes, in certain cases where there are specific concerns
regarding safety.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that in discussions with the City Attorney they
found that they cannot prevent a party from installing a fence if they insist. She said
we should encourage the use of a side slope of 10:1 to lessen the need for a fence.
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend
approval of the Policy Concerning the Use of Fencing for Water Quality Ponds.
Vote. 6 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
The Commissioners discussed the policy of contact with consultants and the code of
ethics form.
Director Hurlburt discussed the chart in the packet on planning and zoning items for
Commission information.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that they are working on an erosion control ordinance
that they hope to have to the Council in March.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
MINUTES -1MAR 6
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WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE
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MEETING NO. 35
TUESDAY, February 14, 1995
7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Members - Mary McKee, Craig Twinem, Jeffrey Shopek, Rita O'Donnell, David
Shea. Staff Ex -officio - Dan Faulkner New - Shane Missaghi the new Water Resources
Engineer
ABSENT: Members - Sharon Meister, Bridgett Jodell, Staff Ex -officio - Eric Blank, Council
Members - Tim Wold, Chuck Lymangood.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mary McKee. The minutes from the January
meeting was sent out in the form of a letter.
Shane Missaghi was introduced and welcomed as the new Water Resources Engineer as well as
Diane Moyer, the new volunteer secretary.
OLD BUSINESS
The first order of business was to elect a new Chairperson. Floor was opened up for
nominations or volunteers. Mary was nominated, no other person was nominated. A vote was
taken with Mary unanimously elected. A discussion was held whether a Vice -Chairperson was
needed. The decision was no.
The next discussion was about readdressing the purpose of this committee. The committee feels
that the city council may be unaware of what we're doing and have accomplished. There was no
response to the chairperson's January letter denoting the committee's accomplishments in 1994.
Should the water quality task force be formed and if so, what will the Water Quality
Committee's purpose be? Is the city reading the input from this committee? Should a cover
letter be used with bullets by key items?
The committee has grown in its knowledge and there is a well-rounded membership. Should sub
committees be used? The thought of delegating projects (such as to the Boy Scouts) was
discussed. The committee will move forward. The first year was dedicated to education and
learning. Could summaries from other committees on what they are doing be obtained?
Shane is now on staff and will be developing the scope for the city's Surface Water Management
Plan. This plan will provide direction for water quality improvement in the next few years.
Dan addressed the committee's proposed work plan, primarily focusing on an educational
impact. There are many challenges facing the city.
NEW BUSINESS
A discussion on ice fishing houses took place. Planning for next winter should take place earlier
in the year so the current proposed work plan needs to be revised. Dan was requested to contact
Eric Blank to get a copy of any rules pertaining to ice fish houses.
One meeting should be set aside to discuss educational items. The newsletter can be used to
discuss educational items. This summer involvement with waste reduction needs to be
addressed.
Noise/recyling/light/air education needs to be addressed. A work plan needs to be set up.
Music in Plymouth should have a booth with activities relating to environmental quality
education. Samples of yucky water could be used.
Rita brought up the question of how plants affect the environmental areas of Plymouth. Ideas
that were discussed included alternatives of using sod and eco systems for environment. A
review of the weed ordinance needs to be discussed.
The video program as prepared by Helen LaFave, City Communication's Coordinator, looks
great. Will the video be available for viewing for the next meeting? Should Stormy be used in
the video? Can he be added? Mary will call and find out.
The April Newsletter should have an article on tree preservation. When is the deadline for
articles? Mary will also ask Helen LaFave about her deadlines for the Plymouth Newsletter.
Articles from this committee have not been in the Newsletter for the last few months.
Change of addresses for Jeffrey Shopek and Rita O'Donnell were given.
The Environmental Quality Committee Work Plan for 1995 was discussed and revised. Mary
will issue the Work Plan and get Dan a copy by Wednesday morning. Dan will get it in the City
Council's packet for their consideration at the February 21 st meeting.
Who would like to attend the City Council Meeting? Rita and Mary will both be there.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Diane Moyer
To the. Editor.
The Plymouth City Council
needs to reconsider its stand on
"downtown" Plymouth. I would
like to remind councilmembers
that Plymouth is a suburb. The
city council states it would like to
generate .a ,"downtown" like
Hopkins, Wayzata and Excelsior.
These other cities are nearly as
old, if not as old, as Minneapolis-
St."Paul. They have downtowns
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because the downtown was b S _ _
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II. think four officers per shift for
this huge suburb is a tiny amount. I
Why not spend the money on at
least one more for their busiest
shift?
The city council must consider
public response to "downtown."
When I have brought up the topic
to other Plymouth residents, they
laugh at the concept -they think
it's funny. The city council needs
to be clear on why the suburb of
Plymouth requires a "down-
town."
I think the city council should
ask voters if they really want a
"downtown." Maybe mine is the
lone voice .that says taxpayers'
money could be better spent on
better city services or the envi-
ronment instead of another icon
of consumption. On the other
hand, maybe it is only the city
politicos who want a "down-
town. In either event, a better
thought process on this issue is
needed now before more tax dol-
lars are spent.
Terri Zeh Jacobson, Plymouth
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1995
LEGISLATIVE
AGENDA
The politics of business is changing for the
better ... You can help by knowing about
these issues
A `^
/V ow more than ever, timing is ideal for
business to tell the Minnesota
egislature what it wants. If legislators don't
hear from business on these issues, they won't
hear from anyone.
The TwinWest Government Affairs
Committee, acting on recommendations from
members like you, has developed this Legislative
agenda to lobby the Minnesota Legislature.
Read it, save it, share it. But most of all, tell
legislators how these issues have a direct effect
on your business operations!
BUDGET POLICY
New legislation requires the governor and
Legislature to set state and local government revenue
targets as a percentage of personal income before
enacting its two-year budget. Currently, Minnesota's
"price of government" is 19.7 percent of personal
income.
We support gradual progress towards
reducing the price. A reduction of even one
percentage point would help make Minnesota
more competitive with neighboring states.
EDUCATION FUNDING
There are two main reasons business has a
stake in education funding: 50 cents of every
property tax dollar funds local schools and business
pays 60 percent of all property taxes; plus a well
trained workforce improves competitiveness and
productiveness in the marketplace.
We support less reliance on the property
tax to fund schools. Increases in funding
should come from reprioritizing existing
revenue, not from increasing taxes. Further,
the Legislature should repeal mandates to
schools so they can use their funding more
efficiently.
HEALTH CARE REFORM
The MinnesotaCare legislation committed the
state to universal coverage by 1997. However
permanent funding sources have not been agreed to
and modifications of existing statutes should be
considered.
We support adopting a standard set
of benefits; allowing for profit health care
networks; minimizing regulation and repeal-
ing price controls; removing the individual
mandate and targeting subsidies to those with
the least ability to pay.
METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT
Debate has intensified surrounding disparities
between parts of the metro area with respect to tax
base and economic status. The Metropolitan Council,
the region's planning agency, has adopted a "blue-
print" for officials to work from to deal with develop-
ment.
We support helping cities most in
need of tax base to make job creation their
number one priority. This should be coupled
with efforts to broaden tax incentives to
stimulate housing rehabilitation in aging
communities. Further, tax incentives should
be made available to employers who work
with transit systems to improve commuting.
Liability protection should be strengthened
for developers willing to buy environmentally
unmarketable property.
PROPERTY TAX REFORM
By any measure, TwinWest Chamber is
most closely identified with this issue. The problem is
simple: Minnesota businesses pay higher property
taxes than anywhere in the United States.
The trouble is, most homeowners think they pay too
high of property taxes! The goal is the narrow the
gap over time between the least favored property
(business) and the most favored (homes).
We support adopting a three -class
property tax structure. To increase account-
ability and citizen involvement, any excess
tax levy would be done using market value.
To protect moderate to low-income
homeowners from unmanageable property
tax increases, the Legislature should shift
money out of its aid to local government
programs and into the circuit breaker.
Simply put, property tax relief should only go
to taxpayers who met the need for relief.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
The biggest portion of government budgets
are for salaries and benefits. That's not troublesome
by itself. But public employee compensation is not
related to productivity or local labor market condi-
tions and thus is in need of reform. A study con-
ducted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
shows public sector jobs pay more than all but two of
the 17 job classifications reviewed.
We support changing the way settle-
ments are reached with essential employees
and teachers and to require arbitrators to
limits that don't require tax increases to pay
for the settlements. Also, by making pay
scales reflect both local labor market condi-
tions and cost -of -living differences, local
government budgets will be held down.
Finally, individual and group performance
must be the most important factor in deter-
mining pay increases.
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WORKERS' COMP REFORM
Minnesota's workers comp rates are 40
percent higher than Wisconsin's, home of many
competitors for Minnesota's small and medium-sized
businesses. Besides more expensive benefits and
delivery systems, excessive government regulations
are other causes of the problem facing small busi-
nesses especially.
We support reforming how benefits
are paid, as well as how insurance premiums
are arrived at, by setting new standards for
workers who qualify for permanent total
disability eligibility. Small businesses need to
be able to self insure by reforming the bond-
ing requirements and by allowing companies
to purchase large deductible policies. Elimi-
nation of the Workers' Comp Court of Ap-
peals would make litigation more efficient.
Finally we support allowing companies to set
up `Individual Security Accounts" to man-
age workers' comp costs. This would give
financial incentives to return to work while
low, -?in medical costs.
I-394 PENN AVENUE EXIT WIDENING
I-394 needs to be widened from two to three
lanes at Penn Avenue to improve traffic capacity and
reduce congestion for commuters. MnDOT has
indicated that adding a lane in both directions can be
done at minimal cost by re -striping.
We support amending the original 1-
394 plans to allow MnDOT the opportunity to
design an alternative traffic lane that would
reduce congestion, improve air quality and
mitigate potential increases in road noise
through the area.
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
To receive the complete 1995 Legislative
agenda, call the TwinWest Chamber- 540-0234. We
will mail you a complete set of all of the position
statements.
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A COMMCTNITY NEWSLETTER
WINTER 1995
Special Edition
New Director, Michele St. Martin, Joins Suburban Alliance
Suburban Alliance welcomes its new Executive Director, Michele St. Martin. She took over the position
January 3rd.
"I'm really excited about being at Suburban Alliance," Michele says. "This is a vital organization. We run
crucial programs like Energy Assistance, Emergency Assistance, and Energy Conservation. We're known for
developing creative new programs and working with other organizations to serve the community."
Michele came to us from Citizens For A Safer Minnesota. That is a gun control lobbying organization. They
also do gun violence education. She served as their Executive Director for the past three years. She has also
been Executive Director of a mobile home residents' organization. In addition, Michele has management and
sales experience in the private sector.
Michele was one of 120 applicants for the Executive Director position. Suburban Alliance Board Chair, Dale
Woodbeck said, "The Suburban Alliance Board of Directors is pleased to have hired a person of Michele's
caliber. Her energy, skills and commitment to our mission is an exciting combination. We believe our
organization will continue to be successful under Michele's leadership."
Michele grew up in Mound. She attended Mound-Westonka High School and the University of Minnesota. Her.
mother and stepfather still live in Minnetrista. Michele lives in south Minneapolis now. However, a part of her
will always consider the western suburbs home. She thinks it's wonderful to serve the area where she grew up.
Michele succeeds Marcy Shapiro. Marcy left at the end of 1994 after nearly 18 years as Director. To many in
the community, Marcy was Suburban Alliance. Although Suburban Alliance is eager to work with Michele,
Marcy's leadership will be missed.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE UPDATE ...
Our staff and volunteers are taking lots you the discount. If not, you will need to
of phone calls from clients with questions send a photocopy of your grant letter to:
about our program. Some of the most NSP
common questions and their answers are Attn: Community Reps
listed below: 512 Nicollett Mall
Q: I sent in my application and haven't
heard anything. Will I get a grant this
year?
A: We are very behind this year in
processing applications. There are many
reasons. The biggest reason is that we
have a new computer system that didn't
get up and running until almost
Thanksgiving. We have just hired two
new people to help us with the backlog.
We work on applications according to
the date we receive them. We are
working on applications we got in
November now. If you get a final
disconnect notice, let us know. We will
pull your file and put it in with our group
of "Emergencies"
Q: When will the grant money be sent?
A: We will send you a computerized
letter telling you what your grant is and
who it will go to. Payments generally go
out a couple of weeks after you get your
grant letter.
Q: How do I get the NSP discount rate?
A: If you are eligible for Energy
Assistance and have part of your grant
sent to NSP, they will automatically give
Minneapolis, MN 55401
The discount rate will be retroactive to
January 1.
Q: Utilities can't shut you off in the
winter, can they?
A: Yes, they can and sometimes do.
Customers who have filed, been
accepted, and follow the terms of the
"Cold Weather Rule" agreement have
protection until April 15th. This only
applies to regulated utilities. Municipal
and cooperative utilities do not have to
offer this same protection.
Q: Everything in my household is the
same as last year. Why is my grant less?
A: Energy Assistance got supplemental
monies last year. Households that
applied before April 1 got a second grant
for the increase. Households that applied
later got one larger grant with the
supplement included. If everything in the
household is the same as last year, your
grant should be about the same as the
original grant last year.
-tAC..--
Suburban 01liance
Dear Friend,
I am writing to you today because I'm worried about proposed cuts to the Energy Assistance program. The
U.S. Congress may reduce or even do away with future funding to this program.
The Congress has not yet acted on this issue, but may take action soon. You can make a difference by
writing or calling your elected Congressional representatives. Often, contact from "back home" can sway
their vote. I just finished writing to my U.S. Representative and our two Senators from Minnesota. Our calls
and letters are very important to the future of this program. Please act as quickly as you can.
Enclosed in this newsletter is a letter you can fill out and send back to us. We will make copies of these
letters and send them to your Senator and your Congressman. If you prefer, you can call your elected
officials. All you have to do is give your name to the person who answers the phone. Tell them that you
want the Senator (or Representative) to support continued funding of the Energy Assistance program. They
may ask for your address. This is so that they know that you live in the area the elected official represents.
They may also want to send you a letter. Below we've listed the names and phone numbers you'll need. All
phone numbers are local.
Sincerely,
4 1 � 2e, &% 6
Dale Woodbeck
Chair, Board of Directors
P.S. Please mail your letters and make your calls right away to make a difference!
Please ca#both Senators:
Senator Paul Wellstone, 645-0323
Please call the Representative from your area:
Second Congressional District (Chanhassen)
Senator Rod Grams, 427-5921
Rep. David Minge, 448-6567
Third Congressional District (Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton,
Deephaven, Eden Prairie, *Edina, Excelsior, Greenfield, Hanover, Hassan, Hopkins, Independence, Long
Lake, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach,
Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Osseo, Plymouth, Rockford, Rogers, St. Bonifacius, Shorewood, Spring Park,
Tonka Bay, Wayzata, Woodland) Rep. Jim Ramstad, 881-4600
Fourth Congressional District (St. Anthony)
Rep. Bruce Vento, 224-4503
Fifth Congressional District (Crystal, *Edina, Golden Valley, New Hope, Richfield, Robbinsdale,
St. Louis Park) Rep. Martin Sabo, 348-1649
*North east corner of Edina is in 5th Congressional District (Sabo); rest of Edina is in 3rd (Ramstad).
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
9 Seventh Avenue South • Hopkins, MN 55343 • (612) 930-3356 • Fax (612) 930-3540
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Studies have shown that volunteering can actually make you feel better! Did you know,
opportunities to feel better through volunteering are close to home? Right now, Suburban
Alliance is looking to expand its volunteer force. This may be your chance to work with
us to provide information and services that improve the communities we live in.
Some volunteer opportunities involve working directly with clients. Some are more
"behind -the -scenes". Some positions are on-going, some are seasonal, and some are one-
time. Check it out:
• Energy Assistance Telephone Screeners (Seasonal until May l )
• Outreach Volunteers (On-call as projects come up)
• Data Entry (On-call as projects come up)
• File Organizer (Flexible one-time project)
• Telephone callers (one-time or on-call as projects come up)
• Filing Clerk (2-3 hours/week, you pick the time)
Mileage or bus fare is reimbursed. We are an official RSVP Station.
To find out more about the "dosage" best for you, call Barb at 930-3373.
sulurban Allianceno
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
9 Seventh Avenue South
Hopkins, MN 55343
DWIGHT JOHNSON
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.
PLYMOUTH MN 55447
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March 7, 1995 Rick Kline, 550-5121
Plymouth Fire Officers Earn Emergency Certification
Two Plymouth Fire Department Officers recently earned certification in emergency
management from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Emergency Management
Division. Deputy Fire Chief David Burke and District Fire Chief Kevin Leuer completed
the State's emergency management program which consists of 216 hours of course work.
Through the program, public safety professionals learn to administer and manage
emergency preparedness programs and planning.
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DATE: March 6, 1995
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through
Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
FROM: John R. Sweeney, Transit Administrator_�
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SUBJECT: INFORMATION AND STATISTICS ILhUSTRATING THE EFFICIENCIES
OF "OPT -OUT” OR REPLACEMENT TRANSIT SERVICE
Attached for your review and distribution to the City Council is information that I received
Friday, March 3 at an "Opt -Out" legislative delegation meeting with legislators at the State
capital.
I have been working with other "Opt -Out" communities to publicize and inform decision
makers at the State level about the efficiencies of the "Opt -Out" systems while making general
comparisons with the system operated by the Metropolitan Council Transit Operations
(MCTO). I believe the attached brochure and fact sheets are self explanatory and will answer
many of the questions the City Council may have regarding the Plymouth Metrolink System
and comparisons with the MCTO system.
It is interesting to note on the Replacement Transit News Fact Sheet dated March 3, 1995, that
even though the "Opt -Out" communities collectively requested 97% of their percentage of
local available transit funds (90%), the Metropolitan Council has restricted the amount of
funds that "Opt -Out" transit programs can access and approved only 81 % of the total (90 %)
local available transit funds for the first six months of 1995. The policy implemented by the
Metropolitan Council is being vigorously opposed by all of the "Opt -Out" communities
collectively.
If after reviewing the attached information you have any questions, please contact me at your
convenience at 550-5072.
attachments
THMSgNEt0 a 0 March 3, 1995�
I. Replacement transit systems (a.k.a Opt -Outs) have:
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• Strengthened the regional transit systems' multi -service approach,
using various private providers to contain costs and increase ridership.
• Become a model for successful partnerships between community, If you have
government and business. questions or
• Become a testing ground for new and creative approaches -- Such as comments call:
Bridges to Work (Reverse Commuting) Minnesota Valley
• Demonstrated that successful ridership and cost containment are best Transit
achieved through community involvement and decision-making at the local level. 431-4311
II. Replacement transit systems are SW Metro Transit
934-7928
• funded solely through local transit property taxes. Replacement transit
systems receive up to 90% of local transit revenues collected. The remaining
10%goes to regional transit services; and,
• In 1994,
- Regional transit property taxes in opt -out communitittes
generated 13% of total regional transit funds.
- Opt -out transit systems are eligible to receive $10 million
in operating subsidies; however, opt -outs spent about $7
million or 56% of the total regional transit property taxes
levied in opt -out communities.
- Replacement Transit systems provided transit service to
15% of the total metro area population; and,
In 1995, the Met Council has implemented policy that will
restrict the amount of funds that opt -outs transit programs can
access. (See Table A)
TABLE A
Percentage of Local Available Transit Funds (90%) Utilized
1995
1993 1994 Requested Approved
TOTAL 80% 80% 97% 81%
Almost 30% or $3 million of Replacement Transit System operating funds are
diverted away from the Opt -Out Transit Programs to fund the Regional Transit
System.
Plymouth Transit
550-5072
Shakopee Area
Transit
445-3650
Maple Grove
Transit
420-4000
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FAST FACTS ....
REPLACEMENT TRANSIT SERVICE ANNUAL STATISTICS
1991
1992
1993
1994
5,096,616
6,163707
6;915,606
6;806,3:17
1,534,289
1,655,061
1,728,102
2,130,300
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156,476
1,771,066
1,989,431
2,221,752
3,134,856
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Regional Subsidy Per
Passenger Performance Guideline:
$3.85 or less
Replacement Transit Systems have set new records by:
• Increasing Ridership - up 38% since 1991
Regional System has declined by 750,000 passengers (down about 3%) since `91
• Containing Costs - down 24% since 1991
The Regional System has increased in cost by 19% since `91
NTJMRF.R OF RTTCF.S OPFRATFT) TN 149d
MN Valley Transit Authority
9 Medium Buses, 26 40 -foot buses, 14 articulated
Operator/Contract Rate:
MCTO @ $130/hr.
National School Bus @ $55/hr
Mayflower @ $72/hr
Provides Peak express, Crosstown, Van -Pool Commuter, Reverse -Commute
SW Metro Transit Commission
16 Small buses, 32-40 foot buses,
& Shakopee
4 articulated
Operator/Contract Rate:
MCTO @ $130/hr
National School Bus @ $35-55/hr
Provides Peak express, Crosstown,
Demand -Response, Reverse -Commute
Plymouth
8 40 -foot buses, 13 medium , 3 articulated
Operator/Contract Rate:
MCTO @ $100-125/hr
Provides Peak express, Reverse Commute, Demand -Response and TDM
Maple Grove
12 40 -foot buses, 6 articulated, 1 medium
Operator/Contract Rate
MCTO @ $100/hr
National School Bus - Not available
Provides Peak express, Reverse -commuting
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PHONE NO. 772-7910
March 2, 1995
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1200 WARNER
Fred G. Moore
Director of Public Works
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
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PIKE LAKE (27-111P), CITY OF PLYMOUTH, HENNEPIN COUNTY
Dear Mr. Moore:
Limited Permit #94-6139, which involves re-routing the creek mouth
on a tributary to Pike Lake, has a 15 March 1995 deadline for
completing the grading portion of the work. The Department is
concerned that March 15th is quickly approaching and we have not
been notified of the city's intended schedule for the work.
The March 15 deadline was chosen in order to minimize negative
impacts on fish spawning and migration, as well as to avoid the
higher flows typically associated with spring runoff. In addition,
the city is well aware that it is impossible to predict how long
enough frost will be in the project area to facilitate the work.
Please notify me or Area Hydrologist Ceil Strauss (at 772-7910) as
soon as the dates for the work have been arranged so that we can
ensure that one of us is at the site while the work is underway.
If the work is not substantially completed by the March 15, 1995
deadline, the Department will be forced to utilize other legal
means to protect the interests of the public in this matter.
Sincerely,
e
Dale Homuth
Regional Hydrologist
DEH/CCS
c: wight Johnson, City Manager
Roger Knutson, City Attorney (Campbell, Knutson, Scott &
Fuchs)
A.J. and Candy Maijala, 6220 Deerwood Circle
Kurt Paulsen, Red Fox Cove Homeowners Association
Jim Kujawa, City of Maple Grove
Conservation Officer Jim Konrad
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
GEN OLSON
Senator, District 43
125 State Office Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
(612) 296-1282
Home:
6750 County Road 110 West
Mound, Minnesota 55364
(612) 472-3306
March 2; 1995
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Dwight,
Senate
State of Minnesc
Thank you for the clear, informative letter regarding your
specific concern with H.F. 147/S.F. 284 and its impact on the
City of Plymouth.
I will work with Representative Ozment on a remedy.
Thanks again for your prompt follow-up to my request to put the
concern in writing.
Also, I appreciated the visit from you and Mayor Tierney. You
are welcome any time.
Sin erely,
Gen Olson
State Senator
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The Honorable Joy Tierney
Mayor - Plymouth
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
Thank you for your informative commentary in the March issue of
Plymouth News. Representative Orfield and Senator Novak would be
well advised to become more informed before they suggest that we
residents of our fine city are causally responsible for urban
socioeconomic polarization.
I have Just finished re -reading the Orfield-Novak MAFTBA and am
inclined agree with those who suggest that Orfield has made a
career out of being compassionate with other people's tax
dollars. I find it ludicrous that he seems to think that folks
who have worked hard should be punished for their success.
It is important to keep the Plymouth residents informed of the
activities of our legislative sausage makers, especially those
who would intensify redistribution of the income. The elected
state officials should be working to reduce the size of state
legislature, dependence on state government and lessen state
bureaucracy.
Best regards,
Denny Mo lin
11005 57th Ave No
Minneapolis, MN 55442-1623
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Mr. Dwight Johnson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Dwight,
May is once again the month slated for TwinWest' s "State of the
City" Coffee Breaks in 1995. TwinWest members enjoy the
opportunity to visit your facility and hear about upcoming programs
and activities that affect the business community. These are some
of our best attended Coffee Breaks during the year.
The date for the Plymouth Coffee Break is: Tuesday, May 16. This
should include a 15-20 minute presentation for the "State of the
City" address. I encourage you to invite the mayor, members of the
Council an key staff members. Additionally, we suggest that you
invite other key individuals or businesses that you would like to
get the message to as well.
As in past years, there is a $100 fee that offsets the cost
associated with publicizing this program. Additionally, as host,
you should provide coffee for 40 people and three dozen rolls.
(Since we 'do not take reservations, this is an estimate on how many
people will attend based on past experience).
Please contact Michelle Griffin by March 30 to let her know if this
date is acceptable and whether or not the City can cover the fee.
If, for any reason your City is not able to cover the fee, we will
solicit a corporate sponsor that will pay the fee.
Dwight, we appreciate your support of TwinWest and your help with
this important program. In order for us to plan appropriately,
please contact Michelle at 540-0234 by March 30th to inform her of
your willingness to participate and how you'd like the sponsorship
fee handled.
Since ;
i
arry S. Dowell
President
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: March 9, 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Events
Tax Increment Financing Bill. The public hearing was held on Wednesday morning
on HF 147 which would potentially affect millions of dollars of Plymouth TIF funds.
A revised version of the bill came out on Tuesday which provides a great deal of help
for our problem. The new provision states that if we re -adopt a qualifying plan to
spend the money from our old TIF districts by July 1, 1995, we can then spend the old
TIF dollars for the items in that re -adopted plan. The new plan must be adopted after
notice and public hearing, but otherwise does not seem to have any new restrictions in
it other than go through the public process again.
Rep. Ozment, the chief author, realizes that too many cities would have too many
problems with the previous language in the bill that would have required the old
districts to be decertified if no there are no outstanding bonds or binding contracts in
force. With his new provision, he simply wants to restore some accountability to the
public through a new public hearing and a new plan. Rep. Ozment has spent some
years on the Education Committee, and his basic concern is that the expanded use of
TIF in the state is costing education needed funding. I talked to Rep. Ron Abrams
after the hearing, and informed him that the new provisions would be an acceptable
solution in allowing us to keep the use of our TIF funds from old districts. Rep.
Ozment took nearly an hour to present the bill and answer questions, leaving time for
only people form out of town to testify. The hearing will be re -convened in the next
week or two.
Orfield legislation on tax base sharing. The hearing on this bill was held Tuesday
morning. Mayor Tierney was present and testified briefly as chair of the Municipal
Legislative Commission. The original bill which called for a complete sharing of all
tax base has been replaced with a bill that would take all valuation on homes over
$200,000 in value. The money collected on these homes could either be used for
affordable housing efforts in the community or exported to other communities as a
form of fiscal disparities. The modified bill passed the committee on a party line 7-5
vote. Mayor Tierney pointed out in her testimony that loss of some of our tax
valuation could result in a tax increase on everyone in the City, including those on
limited or fixed incomes. Bob Renner, our Municipal Legislative Commission
lobbyist, believes that even though the committee forwarded the legislation on, the vote
for it was unenthusiastic and that many good points of testimony were made against it
by various speakers.
Pineview Rail Crossing. The long-awaited agreements have been finally received
yesterday from the CP Rail Company to install the crossing arms at the Pineview
crossing. Also, much of the electrical part of the installation has been done. They are
reportedly waiting for some parts to install the actual crossing arms.
Street Reconstruction Neighborhood Meetings. A neighborhood meeting with
Ranchview Lane residents was held this week with about 8 citizens attending. The
assessments will be up to $4,000 for some residents because of storm sewer and curb
and gutter installation as well as the street reconstruction. Considering the assessments
proposed, major opposition is not yet evident. A similar meeting was held for
downtown Plymouth owners and only one person came. The final neighborhood
meeting for the other streets in the program is tonight (Thursday evening).
Planning Commission. On Wednesday evening, the Planning Commission
unanimously voted in favor of the reguiding of the High School-Playfield site. The
Commission voted 4-1 to oppose the reguiding of land from LA -1 to LA -3 to allow
townhome development at 12300 18th avenue. A number of neighbors were there to
oppose the reguiding, even though only a few spoke. You received correspondence
opposing the reguiding earlier this week.
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1 receiving,the notification. Its written response must state
I( � 2 whether the municipality accepts, in whole or part, „the
3 auditor's findings, if the municipality does not accept the
L eA Wry 4 findings, the statement must indicate the basis for its
5 disc recment. The state auditor shall annually' summarize the
6 responses it receives under this section and send the summary
7 and copies of the res2onses to the 'chairs of the committees of
8 the legislature with jurisdiction over tax incrementfinancinq:
9 Sec. 17. Mlnnesvta Statutes 1994, section 469.179, is
10 amended by adding a subdivision to read:
11 Subd..4.. (PRE -1990 DISTRICTS; USE OF REVENUES TO
12 DECERTIFY.) (a) This__ subdivision applies _to_a_district or
13 Rroject area for which the request for certification was made
14 befuLa May 1, 1990, whether or not the request fist eerkifioation
15 was made on, before, or after August 1, 1979.
16 b Revenues derived from tax increments may o iy be used
17 for the following coats!
18 (1) to finance costs that qualify under the 90 percent tesk
19 in section 469,176, subdivision 4j, for activities in areas .that
20 would qualify for designation as a redevelopment_ district under
21• section 469.174,.subdivision 10. If'at any time after
22 certification of the district, the authority removed or financed
23 the removal of a substandard building, the removed build p main
24 be considered in determining whether the area oualifies as a
25 redevelopment district under section 469..174, subdivision 10;
26 (2) to pay for a removal _action or remedialaction under a
27 development action response plan;
28 (3) to finance costs under a qualifying plan for the use
/ 29 the increments, adopted by July 1, 1995. The governing body =-
1/ 30 the municipality may adopt the plan only after holding a pub-'_:
31 nearing in the manner and with the notice provided for adout:,:;;
32 of a new taxincrement financing plan. The plan must specif:•
33 the nrooerties to be accuired, i(norc•ements to be financed. an:
34 other costs to be -aid under the plan. The plan must set a
35 maximum amount for each item in the Dian and the total amour:
36 approved under the plan may nor exceed the authority's best
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1 prolection of increments for the rest of the life of the
2 district. The costs for an item a roved under a SuaLLfyinch
3 plan may not exceed the maximum amount set for the item;
4 (4) amounts permitted under a neighborhood revitalization
5 Program -under section 469.1931;
6 5 to Day outstanding bonds that are secured b revenues
7 of the district and that were issued and sold before February 1,
8 1995, or bonds issued to'refund the principal amount of the
9 bonds issued beforeFebruar 1, 1995;
10 j to pay obligations under a binding, written contract
11 with a third party, secured by or to be paid from revenues of
12 the districts if the Contract was executed before February.,
13 1995;
14 7 to fund an escrow a4COunt to make Future payments under
15 a -_binding contract meeting the requirements of clause (3);
16 8 to pay other 12roject costs not qualifXinq under clauses
17 1• to (41, if one of the following conditions was met b
18 FebruarX 1, 1995;
19 A the authority Adopted a resolution or took other formal
20 action authorizing the issuance of bonds the entering of
21 Contracts Or Rayment of money to a Rrivate for the project,
22 B the authority entered Intoa development a reement for
23 the Project, or.
24 C the authority contracted with Or paid a private for
75 improvements or services, such as en ineerin architectural,
26 testi n le al, or fiscal services, to be Rrodided for the
27 pxoect at a cost suffiCient to indicate a likely commitment to
28 proceed with the project before February -1, 1995,,and
29 if the project costs are for activities that were
30 exoLlcitly planned and contemplated as part of the project and
31 relate to—the actions satisfying clauses .(A), (H), or„(C);
32 (9) t0 make pdyment5 to a school -district under section
33 469.177, subdivision 10; or
34 (10) to pay reasonable dc!ministrative expenses, Subject to
35 the otherwise ao licable 1imir,5 on administrative expenses.
36 Sec. 18. (STUDY; METROPOLITAN COUNCIL.]
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