HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-30-1995MARCH 30 1995
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY MEETING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL:
APRIL 4 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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APRIL 10 5:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Public Safety Training Room
Topic: Recognize Volunteer Members of
City's Boards, Committees and
Commissions
7:00 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW
City Council Chambers
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APRIL 18 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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APRIL 24 7:00 P.M. Reconvene BOARD OF REVIEW
City Council Chambers
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2. CHARTER COMMISSION -- MONDAY, APRIL 3, 6:00 p.m., Public Safety Training
Room.
3. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -- THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 7:30 p.m., Public Safety
Training Room.
4. CITY AUCTION -- SATURDAY, APRIL 8, viewing 9:00 a.m., auction 10:00 a.m.,
Public Works Maintenance Facility. A list of items to be auctioned is attached. (M-4)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
MARCH 30, 1995
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5. MEETING CALENDARS - The April meeting calendar is attached. (M-5)
1. NEWS ARTICLES. RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS. ETC.
a. Reprint of March 28 Star Tribune article on the decline of suburban crime rates.
(I -la)
b. Reprint of March 28 Star Tribune article reviewing the results of a recent suburban
resident survey conducted by Decision Resources, Inc. (I -lb)
2. MINUTES
a. Planning Commission, March 8, 1995. (I -2a)
b. Wayzata School Board, February 13, 1995. (I -2b)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE - Status report
attached. (I-3)
4. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Memo from Councilmember Granath regarding status of crime proposal and request
for draft of sidewalk ordinance; and memo from City Manager and Anne Hurlburt
responding to draft sidewalk ordinance request. (I -4a)
b. Letter from City Attorney regarding the form of ballot for May 23 referendum. (I -
4b)
c. Letter from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency notifying Hennepin County of a
petroleum storage tank release investigation at the Adult Corrections Facility in
Plymouth. (I -4c)
d. Letter from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to Amoco Oil Company advising of
the file closure of a petroleum tank release investigation at the Amoco Station located
at 13435 Highway 55. (I -4d)
e. Memo from Bob Renner, Municipal Legislative Commission, regarding H.F. 1380 -
Repeal of the tax exempt status for municipal bonds. (I -4e)
f. Letter from Chuck Anderson, CP Rail System, from Dan Faulkner, regarding the
agreement for the flashing light signals and roadway gates at the Pineview Lane
railroad crossing. Dan's letter also requests adherence to the City's Whistle Ban
Ordinance, follow-up efforts for cleanup and sod repair, and a new improvement to
correct the roughness of the existing crossing. (I -4f)
g. Letter from Fred Moore sent to residents along South Shore Drive announcing an
April 6 public information meeting to hear opinions on traffic concerns and possible
actions. (I -4g)
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h. Memo from Bob Pemberton regarding property and liability insurance renewals. (I -
4h)
i. Letter from James Solem, Regional Administrator, Metropolitan Council, to Mayor
Tierney, on the City's action to participate in the Elm Creek Cluster planning project.
(I -4i)
j. Notice of meeting from Public Safety to Neighborhood Watch block leaders on April
19 at Armstrong High School. (I -4j)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
CITY OF PL MOUTH
1995 AUCTION LIST
Saturday, April 8, 1995; viewing 9:00 a.m., auction 10:00 a.m.
Public Works Maintenance Facility, 14900 - 23rd Avenue North
ITEMS WILL NOT BE AUCTIONED IN ITEM NUMBER ORDER
The following is the list of abandoned and unclaimed property and excess
city equipment scheduled to be auctioned. Any changes to the list will be
explained just prior to the start of the auction.
ITEM #
CASE #
ITEM
LOCATION
1
94-003248
Girls Columbia 16" bike
5750 Nathan Ln N
"BMA" .
2
94-003428
Diamond back
4555 Orchid Cir N
"Chromoly" boys
3
94-100185
Huffy "Pulsar" mens
3007 Harbor Ln N
10 p
s
4
94-005334
Schwinn "Caliente"
4355 Niagara Ln N
mens 10 sp
5
94-006940
Huffy Mt bike 10 sp
494 & Rockford Rd
mens blue
6
94-007008
Huffy 10 sp boys white
1740 Magnolia Ln N
7
94-008060
Schwinn "Gremlin" BMX
Sunset Tr & Deerwood
boys
Ln N
8
94-008317
Raleigh "Grand Prix"
25th Av & Vicksburg Ln
mens 10 sp
N
9
94-009217
Schwinn "Woodlands"
1425 Co Rd 101
Mt bike
10
94-009281
Huffy BMX Style boys
2209 Xanthus Ln N
11
94-010029
Galaxy II 10 sp womens
1753 Archer Ct N
with baby carrier
12
94-010215
Huffy "Strider" mens
55th & Zachary Ln N
10 p
13
94-010374
Magna "Dazzle Dawn"
15000 - 45th Av N
girls Mt bike
14
94-011033
Trendz "Quantum" boys
2435 Magnolia Ln N
Mt bike
15
94-01 1569
Schwinn "Collegiate"
17720 - 26th Av N
5 sp girls
16
94-011692
Huffy "Mt Storm" girls
315 Zinnia Ln N
Mt bike
17
94-012450
Columbia gi rlk 1 sp
17205 - 19th Av N
20"
p
18
94-013091
Columbia 3 sp black
Valley Forge & 46th Av
mens
N
19..
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21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
W
all
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
94-014342
Huffy MBX Boys
94-014980
Race Control boys
94-015029
Rander "Galaxy" girls
10 sp
94-015270
Open road Mt bike mens
18 sp
94-015686
Columbia red boys BMX
Murray boys 1 sp
94-015275
Huffy 12 sp girls white
11605 - 37th Av N
135 Nathan Ln N
4190 Vinewood Ln N
1500 Yuma Ln N
3301 Hwy 169
14035 - 38th PI N
2500 Nathan Ln N
94-100641 St -500 "GBrab<On" boys 1800 Forrestview Ln N
Roadmaster "Cape Cod"
94-100641 1800 Forestview Ln N
cn wnmanc
94-100641
94-016860
94-017929
94-018248
94-018881
94-019531
94-019767
94-019777
94-020598
94-020611
41 94-100831
42 94-022224
47
W.
49
50
51
52
94-022050
94-022662
mens 10 sp
Bridgestone mens 10 sl
Huffy "Ventura" girls
Murray "Country Road'
18 sp girls
boys 1 sp painted blue
Kent "Sassy" girls BM>
Sears gold 5 sp
Huffy "All Terrain" girl:
10 sp,
Shiman girls - purple
Magna "Fugitive" Mt
bike mens
Huffy "Warp 3" boys
Huffy "Ms Rocker" Mt
bike girls
Schwinn "Caliente"
mens 10 sp
Huffv airls 10 sD
1800 Forestview Ln N
Zachary & 48th Av N
13830 Sunset Trail N
1455 Co Rd 101
4190 Vinewood Ln N
11013 Hwy 55
23rd Av N & E Med Lk
17900 - 28th Av N
3315 Zircon Ln N
1310 Black Oaks Ln
Schmidt Lk Rd &
Yorktown Ln N
3915 Orleans Ln N
57th Av N. & Deerwood
Ln N
Medina Rd & Holly Ln N
94-022565
Z�)cnwinn --z>cramnier
24th Av & Dunkirk Ln N
X-100 boys
Trek "Multitrak" mens
26th Av & Magnolia Ln
94-022754
21 sp
N
Schwinn "Predator" free
34th Av & Fernbrook Ln
94-022852
form boys BMX
N
Schwinn "Frontier" Mt
94-022953
4285 Larch PI N
bike mens 12 sp
94-024077
Huffy boys BMX red
12515 - 45th Av N
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53
94-023740
Schwinn "Miranda"
3512 Pilgrim Ln N
womens Mt bike
54
94-025610
Small girls red & white
40th AV & Zachary Ln N
55
94-025762
Schwinn "Impact"
16705 - 30th AV N
mens 18 sp
56
57
94-026042
Hutty
10 "Nora"
3020 Fernbrook Ln N
mens sp
58
94-026098
Free Spirit "Brittany"
4075 Vinewood Ln N
mens 10 sp
59
....
60
94-026439
Columbia mens 10 sp
10935 - 34th AV N
61
94-026648
Schwinn "Varsity" girls
15910 Old Rockford Rd
10 P
62
94-026808
Mt bike - blk with gold
Gleason Lk Rd &
-.
flecks
Rid emount
63
94-026972
Huffy "Challenger"
32nd AV & Harbor Ln
4000 BMX
64
65-
94 028221
Schwinn mens 10 sp red
3145 Sycamore Ln N
66
94-028277
Huffy "White Heat"
18430 - 20th AV N
mens Mt bike
67
94-028467
Huffy " i Iti s a" mens
12238 - 48th PI N
ItP
68
94-028736
Huffy "SanteFe" mens
34th AV & Pilgrim Ln N
s P
69
94-029709
Magna
ag as "Alpine " Pass
17600 - 14th AV N
1
10 P Ys
70
94-030344
Roadmaster "Hot
14820 - 40th AV N
Shock" Mt bike 15 sp
71
94-030502
Huffy "Rock Trail" Mt
1 151 1 Sunset Trail
bike 10 sp mens
72
94-030774
BMX 1 sp painted black
15300 - 18th AV N
73
74
94-031314
Huffy "Pulsar" 10 sp
305 Vicksburg Ln
mens
75
76
94-031486
Huffy "Glacier" Mt bike
17397 Co Rd 6
girls 10 sp
77
94-031708
Murray "Wildfire" boys
10635- 36th AV N
OP
78
94-032850
Schwinn Stingray
45th AV & Deerwood Ln
girls 1 P
79
94-032869
Schwinn "Miranda" Mt
Hwy 55 & Medicine Lk
bike girls 18 sp
Dr
80
94-033050
Boys BMX painted black
17th AV N &
Shadyview Ln
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81
82
94-101158
Magna "Outreach" mens
3625 Fernbrook Ln N
Mt bike 10 sp
8 3
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84
94-033310
Tourney "Free Spirit"
510 Ranchview Ln N
iris 10 sp
85
94-033310
Free Spirit boys blue
510 Ranchview Ln N
Roadmaster boys 10 sp
86
94-033962
3901 Vinewood Ln N
red
Columbia "Deville 10"
87
94-33989
305 Vicksburg Ln N
mens 10 sp
88
89
94-034293
Roadmaster
Co Rd 6 & Dunkirk Ln N
"Adventurer" boys
90
94-034349
Pinnacle boys Mt bike
17600 - 14th Av N
s P
91
94-034689
Huffy womens 12 sp
W Med Lk Rd & Hwy 55
white
92
94-101209
Diamondback "Hi Ten"
4445 Nathan Ln N
boys BMX
Free Spirit "Rock Creek"
Luce Line Trail &
93
94-35205
Mt bike girls
Vlcksburg Ln
94
94-035422
Tourney "Free Spirit"
Co Rd 101 & Co Rd 24
womens 10 sp
95
94-036036
JC Penney "Racer"
34th Av & Harbor Ln N
womens 10 sp
Raleigh womens 10 sp
Berkshire Ln N &
96
94-036441
white
Carlson Pkwy
97
94-036671
Schwinn "Varsity" 10 sp
5425 Pineview Ln N
mens
98
94-036827
Roadmaster Shimano
4555 Nathan Ln N
Vail Mt bike mens 15 sp
46th Av N &
99
94-036822
Free Spirit boys BMX
Lanewood Ln N
100
94-035013
JC Penney mens 3 sp
46th Av & Vicksburg Ln
Fernbrook Ln &
101
94-037700
Magna BMX boys 1 sp
Dallas Ln N
Murray "Discovery"
500 block Ranchview Ln
102
94-039354
boys 10 sp
N
103
94-039491
Columbia mens 10 sp
1605 Co Rd 101
blue
104
94-040159
Magna girls Mt bike
11905 - 60th PI N
105
94-040409
Schwinn "Prelude"
4305 Oakview Ln N
boys 10 sp
106
94-040734
Recumbent bike black
3900 Plymouth Blvd
107
94-020837
DP 4500 rowing
15700 Co Rd 9
machine
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108
94-042234
Xmas yard ornaments
4600 Deerwood
(camel & no pole sign)
109
94-014092
wooden oars &
2600 block E Med Lk
boat gas tank
110
94-028116
Shakespear rod & reel
4800 Orleans Ln
1 1 1
1 94-028116
Quantum rod & reel
4800 Orleans Ln
112
94-037038
Graco "Premier" stroller
11640 - 47th Av
113
94-013723
2 ceramic deer lawn
ornaments
114
94-013723
2 flower pinwheel lawn
ornaments
115
94-019956
' CD case with 19 CD's
11590 - 45th Av
116
94-100625
Wilson tennis racket
3625 Fernbrook Ln
117
94-100625
Wilson tennis racket
3625 Fernbrook Ln
118
94-100982
Wilson leather baseball
10400 block 34th Av N
love
119
94-021945
Portable phone Motorola
12500 block 54th Av N
Meteor
120
94-019987
Baden basketball
121
94-019921
"Brunswick" purple
40th & Forestview Ln
duffel ba
122
94-012351
Rollerblades - childrens
123
94-005089
1 Kenwood car speak &
2900 Pilgrim Ln
wires
124
94-100859
2 wooden horses lawn
16900 block 23rd Av N
ornaments
125
94-035624
Texas Instruments
calculator
126
94-034589
Ladies wallet
10600 block 36th Av
127
94-025930
Black vinyl purse
1800 Cty Rd 101
128
94-100714
57 self-help cassettes &
200 block Juneau
case
129
94-100122
Aural -Visual processor
Hwy 169 & Cty Rd 61
130
91-020391
2 pitchforks
131
94-026278
Red plastic tool chest &
misc tools
132
94-026432
Gym bag with 29
3501 Xenium
softballs
133
94-021913
Rubbermaid tote 6
cooler
134
94-029653
52 Qt Igloo cooler
135
92-017068
Allied Hydraulic jack &
case
136
94-015388
Comforter & Sheets -
new
137
94-000932
Large black tool box &
misc tools
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138
94-019079
7 comedy tapes
3550 Vicksburg Ln
139
2 flower pots
140
91-003324
Green Alpine duffel bag
141
Sony dual cassete
portable stereo
142
92-009421
Christian Bros
hockey stick
4575 Quantico
143
94-017796
Black knit purse with
sunglasses
9th & Yuma Ln
144
94-008362
Normark filet knife
& case - new
10900 block Hwy 55
145
94-012557
4 blue nylon tarps
Schmidt Lk Rd & 51 st
146
Pink tool box
147
94-006852
2 cassette tapes
(Clapton & Soul Asylum)
148
94-0.03030
Silver platter
149
92-020765
Altra grey duffel bag
150
92-013678
bag of new kids clothes
151
92-013678
Coach purse (new) &
ladies shoes
152
4 driveway reflectors
153
93-016432
6 duct hose clamps
154
mailbox
155
93-026163
2 plastic pumpkins & 1
Halloween windsock
156
93-026163
2 strings of Xmas lights
157
93-026163
Red plastic swing
158
93-026163
White plastic swing
159
93-026163
Lawn ornaments
(3 squirrels, 1 raccoon)
160
2' X 4' metal kennel
161
Plastic Vari kennel - Irg
162
Lawn ornaments
(Halloween)
163
94-016397
2 boxes of clothes
12600 block 58th Av
164
92-002276
Makita cordless drill
165
92-002276
Leather wallet - black
166
92-002276
Leather wallet - black
167
92-002276
Leather wallet - black
168
92-002276
Leather wallet - black
169
92-002276
Radio Shack desktop
organizer
170
92-002276
Exacto Carving set
171
Silver Platter small
172
92-020765
IMA portable tape player
173
92-002276
Mini mag lite
174
Leg brace
175
1992 Hudson Mapbook
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Panasonic NV -8420
VHS cassette deck with
NVB58 AC
176
EXCE
adapter/battery chger &
2 Panasonic LCS-2012V
battery packs
Panasonic NV -8420
VHS cassette deck with
NVB58 AC
177
EXCE
adapter/battery chger &
3 Panasonic LCS-2012V
battery packs
Sony Trinicon DXC
1820 tube camera with
adapter cable with
178 -
EXCE
battery chger & 3 BP -60
battery packs & AC
power supply
Sony Trinicon DXC
1820 tube camera with
adapter cable with
179
EXCE
battery chger & 3 BP -60
battery packs & AC
power supply
1 hard -sided accessory
180
EXCE
case
1 Microgen character
181
EXCE
generator by Quanta
1 Panasonic Video
182
EXCE
Switcher WJ-220R
1 Panasonic Video
183
EXCE
Switcher WJ-220
1 pair Nady Easy Talk
184
EXCE
headphones
TORO 8 hp snowblower
185
EXCE
- 26" cut
* * $100 min bid
TORO 8 hp snowblower
186
EXCE
- 26" cut
* * $100 min bid
TORO 8 hp snowblower
187
EXCE
- 26" cut
* * $100 min bid
Gas Hot Water Heater -
188
EXCE
40 gal - age unk
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`4^n - L�
189
EXCE
Space Heater
190
EXCE
Misc plant pots
191
EXCE
Floor safe
192
EXCE
20 wastebaskets
193
EXCE
Metal trash containers
194
EXCE
Misc small items
195
Metal outline of Santa
with Xmas lites
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
April 1995
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday
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7:00 PM South Shore Drive
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MMISSION - Public
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City Auction - Viewing: 9
am.; Auction 10 am. -
Safety Training Room
cil Chambers
Pub. Works Facility
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SION - Pub. Safety Trolning Room
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7:00 PM ENVIRONMEN-
TAL COMMITTEE -
Pub. Safety Trng Room
7:00 PM PLANNING
COMMISSION - Council
Chambers
7:00 PM PRAC - Council
Chambers
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Safety Library
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Chambers
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"REVIEW a,Reconvene 2
7:00 PM PLANNING
COMMISSION - Council
Chambers
7:0o PM BOARD of ZONING-
Council Chambers
8:30 AM HRA Strategic
Planning Session - Plymo-
uth Town Square
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March May
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6
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3/30/95
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Tuesday/ March 28/1995/Star Tribune '
)n the cio'ciine.,,
>tudy shows decrease �
i 13 of 20 communities
Norman Draper
Planners and law-enforcement offi-
ff Writer
cials reacted either with a host of
explanations "or. fiank`-confessions '
re's an antidote to all the recent
that its simply too hard to tell-
Tor stones about crime: At least in
.what
happened. `
suburbs, -,, crime was generally
vn last year.
"There are iiikh}, - a"bles that
20 Twin Cities suburbs where
impact crime,. said St.'I-ouis.'Parkr:,
Police Chief Ma6cel)dikheli""And,
ne rates have been tracked by the
that mix of iiariablea is aif
r Tribune, 13 have declined or
probst4j,
ferent as you move from ane location
nged little since 1993, according
to another in the metro area"
mpublished data collected by the
e Department of Public Safety.
Those variables can Ancladb�4he
at's more, 14 of: the suburbs
weather, a new shopping mall ;an
aging population{ the. breakup bUa
wed declining rates.for Part I of-
burglarynng'responsible for dozens
les, the most serious' category of
of break ins and countless other fao-
ne, which includes murder, rape,
tors. f
ous assault, burglary -armed rob-
y, theft and auto theft.
Suburbs continued on page 4B
1 crimes "anti part 2 crimesesser.atrens��,.
auto theft,'
offenses and assaults and pros n. Louis PAS
r, -------- 'fo41 Pfd i, , Pad2 Total
' gLOOMRIBTaI . e- EA6AN PStillan, "T 91f 1994 ? 49? ` 82 1993 400 q
6 54 100
1994 .. X96.;.1994 .'38 101. 1993 :34 , ` .< t 55 106
40 61 75 1992 51 104
_1993 57 " X36 1992 :42 59 101 X1992 ; 3 �s38 359 `1991 47 99
1992 55 79 ,1991 `;33 -.67. 90 1991 44 72 51 107
1991 43 38 70 108 :1990.'28 52 95 1980 57. 50
1990 45 80
1990. 43
�, 100 1980, '40 101 141 1980 ,.
1980 56MAPEEWOOD Pant Pane Total
EDENPRAIRIE Pant Parl2 ToW 22 39
BROOKLYN Pani Pan2 Taal 86 1994 1730
Pot JW2 Taal 39 44 "83 1994 .28+, 156 1993 13 17 28
94 149 '1994 91: 1993 66 .460 1992 '11 17
1994; .:.138 1993 `43 1992 7429
1993:. 147 1992 39 49 88 .. 153 1991 16 17 35
1992 59 r.88 48 85 1991 .71 68 127' 1990 19
t; 92 151 1991 , 37 53 97 1990 59 28 59
1991 59 78 1401980 31
1994 62 94 156 1990' 161 1980 62
4980 71 89 ' 160 1980 71 -�} ; SOUTH"ST. PAUL
PLYlAOUIH Pani Parte Total .>
EDINA Pani Pan z Total Pani ran 2 Total 93 138
lialfn 2 Total 25 60 1994 . 30e. 53 v ' 83 " 1994 _45 139 a
PrIP' 95 1993 92
57 108 ;1994 35 24'63 1993 92 1992 87 131 ".
1994 51 �,.. 63 39 49 79 128
1992 3 �� 59 '112 x1993 `39 24 77 1941
1993 58 113 '1992 39 23 43 47
125
114 .1991 36 59 1991 34 , , 73- 1990 37 7T
1991 54 60 62 tgg0' 32 4t '
1990 64 67 r `128 =x9990 39 26 67 123 198(?
65 1980 56
67 69 "136 1980 39 Wf1►TE$EAR ;
IOI�� Pani ,Parte Total.' ill
g�{H1S �FRIDLEY Pani Pant Taal g�-
Pant _Pane To l 111 1994Fc 37 5COUNI8
Parte Tatar 134 198 1994 56 1993 47 56 103
ti'122 187 1994 64 50' t s63 103, 58 1
1994 55; 120 188 1992 56'44,'100: 1992,. `� 103.
1993 .64 =a 110'.174,, 1993 71 115 186 47„ 9g 199E 49, 54
�77
1992, 75 111 `f 1991 65 116 181 1991 51 , 98; 1990' a3 58 101 .a
i 1991 62 ; 97 112 176 1990 49? 49. 77 1980 42 35
r 1990• $ar 92 157 94 1980 � 93 150 1980 39� 38
,' 1980 46 RpSEVIt1E n t � pan 2 Total '
COON RAPIDS GOWEN V7— > part 1 Parte Tota! 112
pant p��2 T$6 1994 112 1 42 l '127
pant .Pane Tdel ..121 ' .1993 47
80
81 113 1994 35 47 78 _1993 61 60 77 ..119
1994 -32 61 133 1992 .42 ?0 109
1993 4? 97 139 1992 36 45 81 ,1992 75 61: 1991 39
154 - ` 112 .166 , 46 86 f 1991 72 124 .1990 37 70 107
1991 y.: 92 141 1991 40 64. 60 „.. 74 107
1991 -049 46 59 51 110 " 1980 33
85 . 1
1990 E. 51 101 ` 152 1990 '39 50 93 1980
108 174 1980 43
Star Tnbune Graph
•Data Incomplete
Souro�: Minnesota Department of Public Safety
H
F
413%
Suburbs/ Media
reports on crime
mislead,
Continued from page 1B
official says
One thing is clear: This containment
of suburban crime isn't a one-time
thing. Although they can bob up and
down periodically, many suburban
crime rates have dropped or re-
mained steady in recent years. In
some cases, community crime rates
are lower than those in the late 1970s
and early '80s, when an apparent
bump in crime sent rates spiraling
throughout much of suburbia.
In Eden Prairie, for instance, the
overall crime rate dropped to its low-
est level since 1975. In Eagan, it
dipped to its second -lowest level dw
world,nation,washsince 1975. The
Coon Rapids crime rate was the low-
est since 1978.
CriiV'rates in some suburbs — St.
Louiq'Park and Edina, for instance
stem to change little over time.
There. are a few suburbs where crime
continues to creep steadily upward.
Mostly they are inner -ring suburbs,
c16s4 4p the central cities. Richfield's
19941rate was the highest since 1975.
So was the rate for Columbia
Heights.
"I think there is more of
an emphasis on the crime
that we see in the media,
and that makes people
think there is more crime
out there than there really
is.... [But] I just don't
think we have that much
more crime."
Carole Martin, planning
supervisor for
Hennepin County
N
"You aren't as safe as you
were 20 years ago. There
are more crimes of violence,
more crimes involving
weapons, more weapons
and juveniles, more crimes
involving liquor and
narcotics and more overall
property crimes."
Burnsville police
Capt. Dan Hughes
Crime rates in a few other suburbs
Crime statistics don't come without
also increased in 1994. The relatively
crime-free'St. Paul suburb of Shore-
their caveats.
vic%,Where rates had declined to less
tha%'half of what they were in the
For one thing,. periodic recordkeep-
IaX420SS, saw only its second increase
ing glitches occasionally play havoc
with the data. Also, calculating crime
tn'C?o1 Years•
rates (usually done on a per -100,000-
r l
Overall,though, the most recent
person basis) requires population fig-
ures. Except in census years, those
criitie srbe',
tatistics present a rosier Pic-
figures are estimates. Estimates that
turd than many might -have expected.
are far afield from reality can skew
"Crime rates have been pretty flat,"
the rates.
noted Carole Martin, planning super-
visor for Hennepin County. "I think
plus, figuring rates for Part I crimes
g g
there is more of an emphasis on the
puts a broad range of offenses under
crime that we see in the media, and
one heading. Serious assaults, rapes
thaj-- makes people think there is
and murders are lumped together
more crime out there than there real-
with less serious crimes — thefts, for
ly }s.... [But] I just don't think we
instance — which occur far more
have that much more crime."
often. That means that a community
t
might have a big drop in the Part I
Still; some police officials wonder
crime rate, yet still have an increase
wqethgr numbers alone can tell the
in violent crime. Other statistics
trge_story.
gathered by the Star Tribune indicate .
that much of the decline in suburban
",Y4u aren't as safe as you were 20
crime rates is tied to big drops in
Years ago," said Burnsville Capt. Dan
burglary rates. They show such vio-
Hughes, despite a city crime rate that
lent crimes as assaults with weapons
has shown a steady, slow decline.
on the upswing, though still consti-
"There are more crimes of violence,
tuting very small numbers of serious
more crimes involving weapons,
crimes,
more weapons and juveniles, more
crimes involving liquor and narcotics
Despite the decrease in crime rates in
and more overall property crimes."
many suburbs, Bloomington Police
Chief Bob Lutz still looks at the f i -
Maplewood crime prevention officer
tore and worries about juvenile
Dale Razskazoff said cityr police are
crime.
seeing more vandalism, auto theft,
weapons situations and petty as-
a I'm Pessimist
Pe mist when it comes to
saults. He said he's uncertain,
increases
crime because I see many things on
the horizon that are causing
though, whether the crime
in Maplewood mean that crime is
me con_
cern," said Lutz, whose city showed a
going up or that it's just being report-
i crime -rate decline in 1994. "There
ed more.
are some societal problems that, un-
less they are dealt with, will cause
"An educated guess would say that
significant levels of crime in the fu -
we're probably not having more
ture. There are increasing numbers of
crime, just getting more reports of
children who are not being raised,
crime," he said. If so, that would
nurtured and trained by parents, and
make recent crime rates lower in
who are being left to their own de -
comparison to years past,
vices.,,
f�olL• Suburban residents
el good about lives, safety
B Norman Draper
S ff Writer
If polls can''`aWurately depict our
s— se of well-being, then Twin Cities
s urbs are in pretty good shape.
poll conducted by Decision Re-
s ' rces Ltd. found that suburban res -
i nts feel good about the quality of
t it lives,' don't believe crime -is get -
ti ig. any worse in , their neighbor -
h ods and think there is a strong
st se of community in their suburbs.
e poll also showed that suburban
r idents would'rather cut city ser-
e s than pay more taxes, and re -
sl ondents"overwhelmingly support
tt e death penalty, or life , in prison
thout parole for convicted murder -
e . They also say they value "di-
v rse" neighborhoods made up of
people with different values, back-
grounds and lifestyles.
Eight hundred residents were sur-
veyed for the poll, which has been
conducted twice a year for eight
years. Of those surveyed, almost half
lived in Hennepin County suburbs,
and 14 percent lived in suburban
Ramsey County. Most. owned their
own homes and had household in-
comes of at least $30,000. Almost
three-quarters were aged 20-64.
Of those polled, 95 percent rated the
quality of life in their communities
as "good" or "excellent." When
asked whether their communities
were doing the right things, 83 per-
cent of the respondents said they
were headed in the "right direction,"
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while only 10 percent said they
thought their cities were taking the
"wrong track."
Crime didn't come across as a major
concern in the survey. Two-thirds of
respondents said crime had stayed
the same or gone down in their cities,
and four-fifths gave similar responses
for their neighborhoods. More than 4
two-thirds said they had done noth- tt
ing special in the past year to protect
themselves from crime.
Decision Resources
Morris said concern about resident
had
increased among suburban residents
until about two years ago, when it
began to level off. On the issue of
what to do with criminals, respon-
dents took a hard line. Forty-three
percent said they supported the death
penalty for convicted murderers, and
37 percent favored life without
parole.
Respondents also sent a message that
they were tired of rising taxes.
Although 86 percent rated their city
services as "excellent" or "good," 58
Percent said they would rather cut
city spending or services than raise
taxes if state aid to local governments
was reduced. Only 23 percent said
they would go along with increased
property taxes.
There's a note of jarring pessimism i
to the survey. It has to do with what
the future holds for the next gener-
ation.
"Suburbanites are cautiously opti-
mistic, but there's a clear sense of
worry about the future," Morris said. w
"The only worrisome thing [about -�
the poll] concerns what I call the
American dream question. Almost
50 percent [of the respondents] ex-
pected their childrens' lives to - be : a
worse than theirs. It' was the under- ;
45 age group driving that response."
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMIVIISSION MINUTES
MARCH 8, 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, and Virginia Black
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Allen Ribbe and Christian Preus
STAFF PRESENT: Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barbara
Senness, Planner Shawn Drill, Public Works Director
Fred Moore, and Housing Technician Denise Hutt
MINUTES:
Chairman Stulberg requested a correction be made to the February 22, 1995 minutes on
the first paragraph of page 30 to read "..the site would be better or safe off Rockford
Road....". He also requested a correction to page 32, paragraph 12 to read "..if new
loading areas for existing buildings constructed...".
Director Hurlburt stated Commissioner Ribbe called in a correction to page 30, paragraph
8 to read "...stated that there are 12 consecutive homes with 80 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."
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Oja to approve the
February 22, 1995 minutes as amended.
Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Black abstained.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 (94131):
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Independent School District 284 for a Land
Use Guide Plan Amendment for Wayzata Senior High School for property located at the
northwest intersection of Peony Lane and the Soo Line Railroad.
Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the February 27, 1995 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
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March 8, 1995
Page #35
Chairman Stulberg read a letter from G. H. Deziel of 4640 Holly Lane. Mr. Deziel was
concerned with the increased rate of water runoff and the possible flooding of his
property.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
Director Moore responded to Mr. Deziel's concern stating that the high school will be
required to have storm water ponding and should not create an increased runoff to Mr.
Deziel's property.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Spigner to recommend
approval of the request by Independent School District 284 for a Land Use Guide Plan
Amendment for Wayzata Senior High School for property located at the northwest
intersection of Peony Lane and the Soo Line Railroad.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Planning Supervisor Senness indicated that there will be a public meeting concerning the
Environmental Assessment Worksheet for this project at the March 22 Planning
Commissioner meeting. She added that staff anticipates that the remaining portion of the
proposal will be heard at the April 26, 1995 Planning Commission meeting.
NEW HOME SERVICES, INC. (95004):
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by New Homes Services, Inc. for a Land Use
Guide Plan Amendment and RPUD Concept Plan for 20 townhome units located at
12300 -18th Avenue North.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the March 2, 1995 staff report. He noted that the need
for a variance was deleted because the Zoning Ordinance was amended to eliminate
minimum size requirements for RPUDs.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom Belting, the developer for the proposed project.
Mr. Belting stated the proposed townhomes will be upscale, owner -occupied units with
maintenance free exteriors, double garages and will range in price from $200,000 to
$300,000. He stated that there is minimal land available in the City for townhome use and
felt this proposal would be the best use of the land.
Mr. Belting stated that notices were sent to the surround property owners inviting them to
a meeting March 6 to discuss any concerns they may have regarding the proposal. There
were 18 people in attendance for that meeting.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Blane Huston of 11820 Red Fox Drive, Maple Grove.
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Planning Commission Minutes
March 8, 1995
Page #36
Mr. Huston stated that he is the pastor for the Word of Life Church at 12300 -18th
Avenue North. He explained that the church wants to sell part of their property to Mr.
Belting's company because of financial problems. He added that he is in favor of the
proposal and that it would fit in well with the community.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Steve Johnston of Landform Engineering Company,
representing the petitioner.
Mr. Johnston stated that with the construction of the townhomes, a portion of the church's
parking lot would be reconstructed and seal -coated. He stated that the project consists of
20 units; two three -unit dwellings and seven two -unit dwellings in a clustered -style on the
northwestern portion of the site. A total of 6.6 acres would be developed with sufficient
buffers and setbacks.
Mr. Johnston stated that one of the concerns raised at the neighborhood meeting was the
elimination of trees on the site. He stated that there would be less trees removed by
constructing townhomes versus single family dwellings. He presented an overhead of the
cross sections indicating that the units would be single level and a retaining wall would be
built.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced letters from Jerry Podkopacz of 1855 Kirkwood Lane and
Fred Dock of 12200 -18th Place North indicating their opposition to the proposal by New
Homes Services, Inc.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Bob Bonawitz of 11425 -57th Avenue North.
Mr. Bonawitz stated that he is a member of the Word of Life Church and that the financial
hardship of the church is necessitating the sale of the property. He stated that he supports
the proposed townhomes.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Tony Poppelaars, developer of Ponderosa Woods.
Mr. Poppelaars stated he is not associated with this proposed development would like Mr.
Belting to use a different name for the project.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Jim Lasher of 1810 Oakview Lane North.
Mr. Lasher asked if there would be a covenant on outdoor storage. He did not believe it
is up to the neighborhood to back the church just because they were experiencing financial
hardship.
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March 8, 1995
Page #37
Chairman Stulberg introduced Kevin Johnson of 1930 Oakview Lane North.
Mr. Johnson asked if only the developable acres are counted when considering the
requiding. He stated that there is already a variety of housing in the neighborhood and did
not think you necessarily preserve more trees with multi -family than with single family
dwellings. He added he did not feel it was appropriate to have Planning Commission
meetings on Wednesday evenings during Lent.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Jerry Podkopacz of 1855 Kirkwood Lane North.
Mr. Podkopacz stated that one of the reasons staff recommended the request for reguiding
was to provide a variety of housing in the neighborhood. He stated there is already single
family and multi -family dwellings with a park in the neighborhood. He was concerned that
the proposed townhomes will not create a sense of neighborhood. He stated when he
bought his property six months ago, the planning department told him that only single
family dwellings could be built in the area.
Mr. Podkopacz stated that the townhomes are not the only viable development for this
property and the church's financial trouble should not be a reason to approve the Land Use
Guide Plan Amendment.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Theron Horn, Jr. of 15284 -71st Place North, Maple Grove.
Mr. Horn stated that he is a member of the Word of Life Church and that the church is
trying to work out a viable solution to their financial problems. He stated that he does
support the proposed development.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Jim Bosch of 12100 -18th Place North.
Mr. Bosch stated that only single family dwelling units should be allowed for this site. He
stated that he did not have confidence that the developer would leave an adequate amount
of trees and buffer area.
Mr. Bonawitz stated that he lives in an area that is bounded by townhomes and single
family dwellings and a sense of neighborhood is achievable.
Mr. Huston reiterated that the townhomes would not disrupt the community and was the
best financial solution for the church.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg responded to Mr. Huston and Mr. Bosch's comments stating that the
church's financial problems have no bearing on what the staff recommends and the
Planning Commission's decision.
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Planning Commission Minutes
March 8, 1995
Page #38
Chairman Stulberg asked Mr. Belting if he agrees with Mr. Poppelaars' request to change
the name of the proposed development.
Mr. Belting stated that he would come up with a different name for the project.
Chairman Stulberg asked Mr. Belting to respond to Mr. Lasher's question on outdoor
storage.
Mr. Belting stated there will be a homeowner's association and no outdoor storage will be
allowed. He added that nuisances will not be allowed or tolerated.
Chairman Stulberg asked Mr. Johnston to comment on the issue of how you can save
more trees by building townhomes rather than single family dwellings.
Mr. Johnston explained that if it remained LA -1 guiding there could be a potential of 12-
13 single family dwelling units with large lots. With this proposal there would be only
nine buildings, which would be clustered in two areas.
Planner Drill responded to Mr. Johnson's question regarding the calculation of density. He
stated that density is calculated on the entire site with no deductions for the wetlands.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the staff report indicates that single family dwellings could
be used for this site.
Chairman Stulberg asked the developer when the plans were first submitted to the City.
Mr. Johnston replied that they submitted a Concept Plan and met with the Development
Review Committee on September 22, 1994.
Commissioner Stimson asked what the density would be if this was guided LA -1 and
someone came in with a PUD proposal for single family dwellings.
Planner Drill said the density would allow 10 single family dwellings under that scenario.
Commissioner Black questioned how the proposed townhome building pads compare with
single family dwelling building pads.
Mr. Belting replied that single family dwellings would range from 80 to 100 feet wide and
the townhomes would be about 80 feet wide.
Commissioner Oja wanted to know if the church presently has adequate parking space,
should they decide to expand in the future.
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March 8, 1995
Page #39
Planner Drill stated that depending on what type of expansion they propose, additional
parking spaces may be required.
Commissioner Oja asked Mr. Huston if he would get the same price for the land if it kept
the current zoning classification.
Mr. Huston replied he did not think he could possibly get a better price for the land if it
continued to be zoned for single family dwellings.
Commissioner Oja commented that while it is nice to have large open wooded areas, the
land owner has the right to develop it as long as it conforms with the zoning ordinance.
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Black to recommend'
approval of the request by New Homes Services, Inc. for a Land Use Guide Plan
Amendment for property located at 12300 -18th Avenue North.
Commissioner Oja stated she would not support the motion because this property has
been guided LA -1 for a long time, and she believes LA -1 remains the correct guiding for
this area.
Chairman Stulberg stated he would vote against the motion because the request does not
meet items #2, 5, and 6 of the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment checklist.
Roll Call Vote. Vote. 1 Aye. MOTION failed on a 1-4 vote. (Commission Stimson
voted Aye.)
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Spigner to recommend
denial of the request by New Home Services, Inc. for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment
for property located at 12300 -18th Avenue North.
Roll Call Vote. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 4-1 vote. (Commissioner Stimson
voted Nay.)
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Black to recommend denial
of the request by New Home Services, Inc. for a Residential Planned Unit Development
concept Plan for property located at 12300 -18th Avenue North.
Roll Call Vote. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 4-1 Vote. (Commissioner Stimson
voted Nay.)
Planning Commission Minutes
March 8, 1995
Page #40
OTHER BUSINESS:
Planning Supervisor Senness informed Commissioners of items that will be appear on the
agenda in March and April.
Commissioner Black commented that she would like to have a copy of the Environment
Assessment Worksheet early the week of March 13.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Spigner to adjourn.
Vote. 5 Ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
Wayzata, Minnesota
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995
MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District Regular Meeting
284 was convened on Monday, February 13, 1995, 7:30 p.m. in the board
room of the District Administration Building, 210 County Road 101 North,
Plymouth, pursuant to due notice. The meeting was broadcast live on cable
television Plymouth Channel 39 and Wayzata Channel 8, and delayed broadcast
on Minnetonka Channel 35.
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Debra Jamrogiewicz and Roll Call
Board Clerk Karen Parks called the roll. The following School Board
members were present: Mr. Thomas J. Ahmann, Mrs. Patricia L. Gleason,
Mrs. Debra L. Jamrogiewicz, Mr. Paul L. Landry, Mrs. Monica M. Manuell,
Mrs. Karen M. Parks, Mr. Gregory D. Rye, and Dr. Paul R. Beilfuss,
Superintendent of Schools and Ex Officio. Board members absent: no one.
Others present: Paul A. Donley, Bruce R. Halgren, Jerry Vogt, Lucille M.
Balombiny, Eileen Kuehn (COMMUNICATOR Consultant), Jay Maxwell
(SUN -SAILOR), Patty MacDonald (WEEKLY NEWS), Craig Paul, Gary
Nunn, John Greupner, Bonnie Johnson, Mary Mathieson, Sharon Ryan, Vince
J. Bonacci, Diane Bornhorst, Pam Brian, Carolyn Morris, Aaron Leonard,
Mary Lynn Norton, Martha Anderson, Janet Carlson, Bill Leonard, Kristin
(Kip) Leonard, Phil Hanson, Sandy Floyd, Tina Schiebe, Kay Sonntag, Barb
Scot, Pam Johnson, Denise Free, Pattie La Croix, Shirley Etheridge, Lynne
Gonzalez, Alexandra Eaton, Marti Hult, Charles Weinzierl, Carol Bergenstal,
Carter Peterson, Mary Jo Fischer, Jacque Frazzini, George Waldow, Karena
Nafstad, Nina Osberg, Diane Frambach, and Tim Pattrin, cable television
director.
BOARD ACTION
The following motions and resolutions were acted on by the School Board:
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mr. Rye to approve the Minutes:
minutes of the Board of Education Regular Meeting of January 9, 1995, as January 9, 1995
submitted. The motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote.
Superintendent Beilfuss amended the agenda by withdrawing Item VI -A-4 - Agenda mended
Proposed Board Policy JLCEA "Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Intubate Orders"
pending further review and discussion of recommendations from legal counsel.
This item would be placed on the February 27, 1995, Board work session
agenda.
Wayzata Board of Education Minutes
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995 Page 2
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mr. Ahmann to Agenda Amended
approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 (continued)
vote.
Jerry Vogt, Executive Director of Finance and Business Services, reported that
District 284 and City of Plymouth representatives had developed a site plan and
proposed land division of the new senior high school/park. campus. The plan
called for two parcels totaling 64.7 acres (one containing 28.87 acres and the
other 35.83 acres) would be allocated to the City of Plymouth and the
remaining 96.32 acres of the 161.02 acre site would belong to District 284.
The Administration recommended School Board approval of the proposed land
allocation, which had already been approved by the Plymouth City Council on
February 7, 1995.
A motion was made by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mrs. Gleason to approve
the land division of the new high school/park facility campus by allocating
96.32 acres to District 284 and 64.7 acres to the City of Plymouth.
In response to Mrs. Gleason's question regarding her understanding that the
District would receive payment for this land from the City, Mr. Vogt reported
that the cost sharing details would be worked out in the Joint Powers
Agreement. Superintendent Beilfuss indicated that as an example, the size of
the water main would need to be larger for the new high school than for the
just the park facilities. In response to Mr. Ahmann's question, Mr. Vogt
stated that the District had budgeted $1,500,000 for land purchase.
Board Chair Jamrogiewicz called for a vote on the motion to approve the pro-
posed land division at the new high school site. The motion passed unani-
mously on a 7-0 vote. (Map detailing land division is attached.)
Dr. Beilfuss reported that Proposed Board Policy IFABA "Commercial Media
Use" stipulated that commercial media used in the classroom, including tapes,
laser disks, and CD ROM, should meet the following criteria: (1) be directly
related to the curriculum; (2) be age appropriate; and (3) be in compliance with
copyright laws. The proposed policy was received a first reading at the
January 9, 1995, Board meeting and was discussed at the January 23 Board
work session. The Administration recommended adoption.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mr. Rye to adopt Pro-
posed Board Policy IFABA "Commercial Media Use" as recommended. The
motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote.
New High School
Site - Land
Division With
City of
Plymouth
Board Policy
IFABA
"Commercial
Media Use" -
Adopted
Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995
Mr. Vogt reported that the Citizens Financial Advisory Council (CFAC),
whose members were District residents with financial and business expertise,
had provided valuable advice as the District worked its way out of statutory
operating debt. With success of this challenge expected to be realized by June
30, 1995, CFAC voiced concern about the unpredictability of K-12 education
funding and how difficult it would be for the District to maintain financial
stability given this factor. Following a thorough analysis, CFAC recommend-
ed the District be protected from funding instability by maintaining an
operating fund balance equal to a minimum of 5 % to 7% of the previous year's
operating expenditures; they further recommended the District utilize
anticipated one-time, nonrenewable revenue as a primary source of funds for
building this reserve.
The recommendation had been presented and discussed at the January 23 Board.
work session, and the Administration amended Board Policy DA "Fund
Balance," developed implementation regulations to reflect CFAC's recommen-
dation, and presented the amended policy for a first reading.
A motion was made by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mr. Ahmann to accept
for a first reading Board Policy DA "Fund Balance" as amended.
In response to Mrs. Gleason's question as to why include Food Service and
Community Service funds in the policy since they were self-sustaining, Mr.
Vogt indicated that the four funds designated in the policy were considered the
operating funds of the District and are supported by the General Fund should
they go deficit. Mr. Landry provided the Board with details of CFAC
discussions and conclusions. Board discussion included: amended policy
focused on protecting the District against unpredictable revenues; good timing
to address this issue as the District comes out of statutory operating debt; need
to provide fiscal stability.
Chair Jamrogiewicz called for a vote on the motion to accept for a first reading
the proposed amendments to Policy DA. The motion passed unanimously on
a 7-0 vote.
Bruce Halgren, Executive Director of Academic Services, reported that the
School Board was required to approve a calendar for the next school year by
April 1. The Administration recommended approval of the proposed Calendar
for the 1995-1996 School Year which included 171 days for students and 185
days for teachers. Staff and parent input had been solicited and the proposed
calendar reviewed by the Board at the January work session.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mr. Rye to approve the
1995-1996 Wayzata Public Schools calendar as revised.
Minutes
Page 3
Board Policy
DA "Fund
Balance" -
Amended
First Reading
Calendar for
1995 -1996 -
Revised
Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995
Minutes
Page 4
Board discussion included: needed to correct typo in count of student days for
Calendar for
April; concern that the revised calendar reduced the number of student days,
1995 -1996 -
should be going in the other direction; to go outside of the statutory require-
Revised
ment would impact the teachers' contract.
(continued)
Mrs. Jamrogiewicz called for a vote on the motion to approve the revised
1995-1996 Calendar with notation that the April student days typo would be
corrected. The motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote. (Calendar for 1995-
1996 attached.)
Jerry Vogt, Executive Director of Finance and Business Services, reviewed the
routine financial items and recommended their approval.
A motion was made by Mr. Ahmann and seconded by Mrs. Parks to approve
the following Finance and Business Services recommendations:
Authorize the following disbursements:
General Checking - January 1995 $ 1,957,698.50
Wire Transfer - December 1994 17,477,166.51
(Disbursement lists attached to official copy of Board minutes.)
Approve the following gifts to be used as designated:
Amount:
Donated bv:
Purpose:
$3,332.30
Sunset Hill P.T.A.
Sound System
3,000.00
Greenwood P.T.A.
Math, Activity Funds
2,000.00
Greenwood P.T.A.
Media Center
416.70
Plymouth Creek P.T.A.
Instructional Supplies
300.00
Norwest Bank
West Junior High, Expect
Respect Retreats
300.00
Gail Munsell Family
Gleason Lake Media, Books
300.00
Wahlander Family
Plymouth Creek, Apple
IIGS, printer, software
200.00
Terpstra Family
Plymouth Creek, 500 5'/ "
disks
100.00
Borchers Family
Plymouth Creek, Apple
Software
200.00
Plymouth Creek P.T.A.
Reference books, maps,
computer mouse, cleaning
kits
250.00
District P.T.S.O.
Communities in
Liaison Council
Collaboration Council
125.00
Sunset Hill P.T.A.
Track Meet Coaches
20.00
Anonymous
Sunset Hill Library
Mrs. Jamrogiewicz called for a vote on the motion to approve the Finance and
Business recommendations. The motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote.
Finance and Business
Recommendations
Disbursements
Gifts
Wayzata Board of Education Minutes
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995 Page 5
Mr. Vogt highlighted the Monthly Financial Report which detailed fund and Financial Reports
budget status data as of December 31, 1994, and the December 1994 Student
Activity Fund Report. A new addition to the monthly financial reports was a Bond Issue
Bond Issue Summary as of January 23, 1995, which provided financial data on Summary Report
the $64,000,000 Bond Referendum projects. Mr. Vogt commended Natalie
Malphrus, District Controller, on her work in developing the report.
There was a brief discussion on the status of the Boosters' pledge of $65,000;
Mr. Landry indicated that the District was committed to the expenditures
whether or not the funds were received. Mr. Rye reported that the Boosters
were confident of meeting their pledge and were planning a big fundraising
event for March 18.
The reports were presented for information purposes only; no Board action was
required. (Reports attached to official copy of Board minutes.)
Mr. Vogt reported that following a thorough analysis of District 284's Resolution to
projected cash flow, it was recommended the Board issue $4,000,000 in tax Issue and Sell
anticipation certificates to prevent a cash shortfall in 1995. Legal counsel had $4°000,000
prepared the recommended resolution which authorized Springsted Incorporated Tax Anticipation
to solicit proposals on behalf of the District and called for the School Board to Certificates
consider proposals and award sale of the certificates at the regular Board
meeting on March 13, 1995.
Board member Paul Landry introduced the RESOLUTION TO ISSUE AND
SELL $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX ANTICIPATION CER-
TIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1995A, AND TO UTILIZE
STATE OF MINNESOTA CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, moved
its adoption, and waived its reading. The motion for adoption of the resolution
was duly seconded by Board member Greg Rye, and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Thomas Ahmann, Patricia
Gleason, Debra Jamrogiewicz, Paul Landry, Monica Manuell, Karen Parks,
Greg Rye; and the following voted against the same: no one; whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on an unanimous 7-0 vote.
(Resolution attached to official copy of these Board minutes.)
Paul Donley, Executive Director of Human Resource Services, reviewed the Human Resource
proposed personnel actions and recommended their approval. Recommendations
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mr. Rye to approve the
following Human Resource actions as recommended:
Wayzata Board of Education
Minutes
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995
Page 6
Early Retirements
Early Retirements
Benko, Louis
Louis Benko, Principal, Kimberly Lane Elementary School
Bengston, Richard
Effective June 30, 1995
ick, Carol
Crowningshield, Anne
Richard Bengtson, Industrial Arts Teacher, Wayzata East Junior High
Danner, Darrel
Effective June 9, 1995
Johnson, Nancy
Carol Benzick, Grade 2 Teacher, Sunset Hill Elementary School
Kvale, Marjorie
Effective June 9, 1995
Loing, Helen
Anne Crowningshield, Grade 2 Teacher, Greenwood Elementary School
Mme, Geraldine
Effective June 9, 1995
Nielsen, Mary
Rule, Valerie
Darrel Danner, Communications Teacher, Wayzata Senior High School
Schafer, KQith
Effective June 9, 1995
Struss, Marie
Nancy Johnson, Grade 1 Teacher, Plymouth Creek Elementary School
Effective June 9, 1995
Marjorie Kvale, Special Education Teacher, Greenwood Elementary
Effective June 9, 1995
Helen Loing, Elementary String Teacher, Greenwood Elementary School
Effective June 9, 1995
Geraldine Maas, Grade 3 Teacher, Gleason Lake Elementary School
Effective June 9, 1995
Mary Nielsen, Home Economics Teacher, Wayzata West Junior High
Effective June 9, 1995
Valerie Rule, Grade 2 Teacher, Gleason Lake Elementary School
Effective June 9, 1995
Keith Schafer, Physical Education/Health Teacher, Wayzata Senior High
Effective March 10, 1995
Marie Struss, Grade 2 Teacher, Kimberly Lane Elementary School
Effective June 9, 1995
Resignations
Resignations
Glomski, Amy
Amy Glomski, Communications/Vision 21 Teacher
Lane, Heather
Currently on Leave of Absence Without Pay
Effective immediately
Heather Lane, Vocal Music Teacher
Currently on Leave of Absence Without Pay
Effective immediately
Contract Modification
Contract
Modification
Colleen Besser-Wiek, Social Worker, Sunset Hill Elementary School
Besser-Wiek, Colleen
From .6to.8
Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995
Employments
Susan Johnson, .8 Social Worker, District
(MA+30/Step 1, $11,221 for 87 days)
Replacing Vickie Niemantsverdriet, who resigned.
Beth Kimball, .2 Speech Clinician, Wayzata Senior High School
(MA/Step 2, $3,033 for 96 days)
Increased Early Childhood Enrollment
Mr. Landry indicated that the personnel taking early retirement totaled over
350 years of service to the District 284 community. He further indicated that
Principal Louie Benko would be missed. Mrs. Parks commented on the
outstanding contributions of teachers like Carol Benzick.
The motion to approve the recommended personnel actions passed unanimously
on a 7-0 vote.
Mr. Donley requested the Board pass a motion to go into closed session
following adjournment of the regular meeting.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mr. Rye to approve
holding a closed School Board meeting immediately following adjournment of
the regular meeting for the purpose of discussing negotiations strategy. The
motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote.
Board Chair Jamrogiewicz reported that following the January 9 organizational
meeting, the various appointments and committee assignments were reviewed
with primary consideration given to the interests of individual Board members
and even distribution of responsibilities (5 to 6 assignments each). The
proposed appointments were sent to the Board, discussed at the January 23
work session, and changes made — including the addition of a bond Referen-
dum Oversight Ad Hoc Committee and Board members appointed as alternates
to the New High School Planning Steering Committee and Implementation
Team. A final draft was subsequently sent to Board members for review prior
to approval consideration.
A motion was made by Mr. Ahmann and seconded by Mr. Rye to approve the
Board of Education Appointments and Committee Structure for 1995 as
recommended.
Board discussion included: possible addition of a Legislative Committee and
formalization of the Negotiations Committee; suggested development of a 2-3
months committee meeting calendar; send copies of the New High School
Implementation Team meeting minutes to the Board for informational purposes.
The motion to approve the 1995 Board Appointments and Committee Structure
passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote. (Copy of Appointments and Committee
assignments attached.)
Minutes
Page 7
Employments
Johnson, Susan
Kimball, Beth
Closed Meeting
Approved
Board
Appointments
and Committee
Structure for
1995
Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995
OTHER BUSINESS
Other business that came before the School Board included the following:
Honored Sharon Ryan, Counseling Secretary at Wayzata East Junior
High School, as the February 1995 Employee of the Month.
• Heard Karena Nafstad, representing the Wayzata Senior High School
Student Council, report on student activities, including: sock/mitten drive
for Sharing and Caring Hands and Hennepin County Division Student
Council meeting. Mrs. Gleason commended the student newspaper,
TROJAN TRIBUNE, for the article on liquor stores selling to minors
and the positive community reaction.
Heard Diane Bornhorst, Pam Brian, Carolyn Morris, and Wayzata High
School Student Aaron Leonard address the need for a seven -period day
or expanded options for high school students, and the negative impact the
lack of these options have had on their educational experience and
families. Of primary concern were the school requirements for Physical
Education and Social Studies that exceeded state requirements.
Board Chair Jamrogiewicz read her letter addressed to the Expanded
Options/7-Period Day Committee, dated February 10, 1995. (Copy
attached.)
Dr. Halgren reported that following a meeting with Wayzata High School
administration, it was decided that: (1) students could earn two of the
three required P.E. credits during summer school; (2) the District would
staff a zero hour for all three trimesters with priority consideration given
to those students who took summer school; (3) an independent study
option would be in place this spring and, if successful, this option would
be available next school year; and (4) a test -out provision would be
available this spring. Dr. Halgren further indicated that these were not
considered long-term solutions and the issue would receive continued
consideration.
Board discussion included: the committee was commended for their
efforts; requested Superintendent Beilfuss provide progress reports on the
continued administrative efforts to address this issue; expanded options
would cost anywhere from $160,000 to $350,000; an analysis of the
Governor's K-12 public education funding proposal showed that District
284 would lose over $600,000 in revenue; the Board would be making
some hard decisions and establishing educational priorities.
Minutes
Page 8
Other Business
Wayzata Board of Education Minutes
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995 Page 9
• Heard Dr. Craig Paul, Wayzata High School Principal and Chair of the Other Business
New High School Steering Committee, present a progress report on the (continued)
plans for the new high school which included: received permit to proceed
with grading work at the site; environmental study expected to be
completed soon; committee members making informational reports to
PTO/PTA's; Board to see a 3-D animation of the building design at the
February work session; Administration would be seeking approval of the
Preliminary Design Plans at the March 13 Board meeting; a tour of the
Willmar, Minnesota, high school was being arranged for February 28;
construction management firm of M. A. Mortenson Company had
scheduled a follow-up "Partnering" workshop for February 17; may be
necessary to reduce the original $80 per square foot construction costs
due to the increased cost of developing the site; staff involvement in the
planning process; need to advertise presentations being made on the new
high school plans.
• Heard Diane Frambach, Mary Jo Fischer, and Nina Osberg present a re-
port on TAP and FOCUS, two alternative programs at Wayzata Senior
High School.
• Heard Mr. Landry report that he would be testifying before a State
Legislature Committee regarding Special Education litigation; he would
be meeting with Special Education Supervisor Bonnie Johnson and
Superintendent Beilfuss in preparation for his testimony, and he would
report back to the Board.
• Heard Mrs. Gleason report- on Hennepin Technical College activities;
comment on safety issues for staff and students in dealing with behavior
problem students; and encourage participation in the March 6 education
rally at the State Capitol.
• Heard Mrs. Jamrogiewicz report on activities of the Association of
Metropolitan School Districts; encourage attendance at legislative forums
on K-12 education and the March 6 rally. Mrs. Parks stressed the
importance of communicating with parents about the rally. Mrs. Gleason
voiced her concern about the amount of paper used and suggested more
verbal forms of communication such as cable television, telephone trees,
etc.
The Board discussed how Minnesota was dropping in comparison studies
on what was spent for K-12 public education. Superintendent Beilfuss
indicated that plans were being developed to form a District Legislative
Committee to promote a grass-roots effort in support of education
funding and issues.
Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - February 13, 1995
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Minutes
Page 10
Upcoming legislative events included: February 18 Forum; March 6 Other Busines
Education Rally; and March 6 Minnesota School Boards Association (continued)
Board Member Day at the Capitol.
Heard Mr. Landry question the rationale for a proposed by-laws amend-
ment for Hennepin Technical College which would permit non -elected
members to serve on the Executive Committee. Mrs. Gleason indicated
she was not aware of the matter and would check into it. She reported
to the Board that it appeared as if the proposed merger of the intermedi-
ate school districts into the State College system would happen. The
facilities of the intermediates, paid for by the member districts' taxpay-
ers, would be taken over by the State without compensation; further, it
was going to cost approximately $14 million to accomplish the merger
with an expected savings of $4 million. It was expected that administra-
tively, the intermediates would remain the same.
Heard Board Chair Jamrogiewicz report that the dates of April 21 and 22
for a Board Development Workshop and Superintendent Evaluation were
not workable. It was agreed to reschedule the Board Development
Workshop to Saturday, March 18, 1995, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and do the
Superintendent Evaluation at a later time.
There being no additional business before the School Board, a motion was Adjourn
made by Mr. Ahmann and seconded by Mrs. Gleason to adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote; the meeting adjourned at 10:03
p.m.
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Attachments: Map of Land Division with City of Plymouth at New High
School Site
School Year Calendar for 1995-1996
1995 Board Appointments
1995 Board Committee Structure
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284$
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF EDUCATION
APPOEWMENTS FOR 1995
ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Board Representative:
Alternate Board Representative:
Superintendent:
Technical Committee:
ATHLETICS TASK FORCE
Board Representative:
Debbie Jamrogiewicz
Tom Ahmann
Paul Beilfuss
Jerry Vogt
Pat Gleason
BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL
Board Liaison: Tom Ahmann
Alternate: Debbie Jamrogiewicz
Administrative Liaison: Jim Brandl
CITIZENS FINANCIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Board Liaison: Paul Landry
Administrative Liaisons: Paul Beilfuss
Jerry Vogt
COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATION COUNCIL
Board Representative: Greg Rye
Administrative Representative: Paul Beilfuss
COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES
Board Liaison: Karen Parks
Administrative Liaison: Jim Brandl
EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE SERVICE UNIT (ECSUI
Representative Assembly: Karen Parks
Alternate: Debbie Jamrogiewicz
GIFTED AND TALENTED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Board Liaison: Monica Manuell
APPOINTMENTS FOR 1995
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Board Representatives:
LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Board Representative:
Administrative Liaison:
MIDDLE LEVEL TASK FORCE
Board Representative:
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Marilu Theodore (1993-95)
Pat Gleason (1994-96)
Patricia Gleason
Paul Beilfuss
Karen Parks
MINNESOTA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE LIAISON
Legislative Liaison:
Alternate:
MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
Board Representative:
District Representative:
NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
Advocacy Office Liaison:
Tom Ahmann
Paul Landry
Greg Rye
John Muchlinski
Tom Ahmann
NEW HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING STEERING COMMITTEE
Board Representative:
Alternate:
NEW HIGH SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION TEAM
Board Representative:
Alternate:
PARENT -TEACHER LIAISON COMMITTEE
Board Liaison:
SCHOOL CALENDAR COMMITTEE
Board Representative:
SHARED DECISIONS MINNESOTA COMMITTEE
Board Representative:
- Debbie Jamrogiewicz
Paul Landry
Paul Landry
Debbie Jamrogiewicz
Monica Manuell
Monica Manuell
Pat Gleason
WAYZATA BOARD OF EDUCATION y
APPOINTMENTS FOR 1995 PAGE 3
TIES (TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION EDUCATIONAL SERVICESI
Board Representative: Debbie Jamrogiewicz
Superintendent: Paul Beilfuss
WAYZATA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Board Liaison: Greg Rye
Administrative Liaisons: Paul Beilfuss
James Brandl
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Liaison: Karen Parks
Alternate Board Liaison: Greg Rye
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
Block Grant Authorized Representative: Sharen Hilliard
Chapter I Authorized Representative: Leslie Laub
Data Privacy/Practices Responsible
Authority: Roger Anderson
Human Rights Officer: Paul Donley
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APPROVED: February 13, 1995
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284_-
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1995 COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
The School Board will function as a Committee of the Whole for the two Standing Committees,
and establish Subcommittees and Ad Hoc Committees on an as -needed basis.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Academic Services Committee
Purpose: To review process and long-range planning recommendations; to develop
and recommend policies.
Meet: Monthly at Board Work Sessions
Chair: Monica Manuell
Administrative Liaison: Bruce Halgren, Executive Director of Academic Services
B. Finance and Business Services Committee
Purpose: To review systems and long-range planning recommendations; to develop
and recommend policies.
Meet: Monthly at Board Work Sessions
Chair: Paul Landry
Administrative Liaison: Jerry Vogt, Executive Director of
Finance and Business Services
SUBCOMMITTEES
Subcommittees of the School Board will have from one to three Boardmembers and will be
established for specific purposes.
A. Audit Subcommittee
Purpose: To provide regular and ongoing scrutiny of the budget process in order to
address critical issues in a timely fashion.
Meet: Quarterly at work sessions
Members: Tom Ahmann, Chair
School Board as Committee of the Whole
Administrative Liaison: Jerry Vogt, Executive Director
of Finance and Business Services
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B. Human Resource Services Subcommittee
Purpose: To review personnel matters including negotiations; to review long-range
planning recommendations; to develop and recommend policies.
Meet: Monthly (Wednesday prior to regular Board meeting - 3:00 p.m.
Administration Building, Board Room)
Members: Patricia Gleason, Chair
Monica Manuell
Greg Rye
Administrative Liaison: Paul Donley, Executive Director of
Human Resource Services
C. Meet and Confer
Purpose: Under the Public Employment Labor Relations Act (PELRA), a public
employer has the obligation to meet and confer (Section 179A.08) with
professional employees to discuss policies and other matters relating to
their employment which are not terms and conditions of employment.
Meet: At least quarterly
Members: Karen Parks
Tom Ahmann
Pat Gleason
Administrative Liaison: Paul R. Beilfuss, Superintendent of Schools
AD HOC COMMITTEES
Ad Hoc Committees of the Board will have from one to three Boardmembers, will be established
for a specific task, and will disband upon completion of its charge.
A. Bond Referendum Oversight Ad Hoc Committee
Purpose: To work with the Administration in the areas of planning, implementing,
and financial accounting of projects covered by the $64,000,000 bond
referendum.
Meet: As required
Members: Karen Parks
Paul Landry
Greg Rye
Administrative Liaisons: Paul R. Beilfuss, Superintendent of Schools
Jerry Vogt. Executive Director, Finance & Business
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Date: Monday, March 27,1995
To: City Attorney Yid - facsimile
Subject: 1) Status of My Crime Proposal
2) Request for Draft of Sidewalk Ord.
cc: Mayor, Council Members, City Manager & Staff
1. Some weeks ago I raised the possibility of revising our criminal law to expand liability for
situations involving attempted abduction of children. My understanding was that the Chief
and your offices has been in the process of review since.
2. Based on recent zoning/building applications it has become apparent that while there is an
increased demand for trails and sidewalks in Plymouth, the Council has no legal means of
assuring that developers include them in new projects. Despite the reluctance of traditional
suburban planning, I think we ought to have this ability in the future because changing trends
in technology and work habits are outdating our automotive centric society.
1. Inform me as to the status of your review of my criminal law proposal OR take immediate
action to commence legislative consideration.
2. Draft a revision to our Code giving the Council the authority to require new developments to
include residential trails and or sidewalks AND determine if the Planning Commission needs
to hear it OR take immediate action to commence legislative consideration,
• In regards to the criminal law revision, a previous memo explained the merits of the idea but
suffice it to say that it has already been determined that state law does not provide for this
type of criminal liability, and that local government has the authority to act in this area.
• In regards to the sidewalk issue, suffice it to say that I am acting independently and only for
the purpose of getting the matter before the Council for its consideration, and at such time we
can fully debate the idea but it is not acceptable to me to knowingly fail to act where we find
our Code arguably deficient.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: March 28, 1995
TO: Councilmember Nick Granath
FROM: Dwight Johnson, Anne Hurlburt
SUBJECT: Draft Sidewalk Ordinance
This memo is in response to your March 27 memo requesting a draft ordinance
allowing us to require sidewalks and trails in new developments.
Currently, the City can require sidewalks or trails where our official City plan
specifically shows them. The potential problem arises when we may wish to require
sidewalks in other locations.
At the March 20 Council meeting, reference was made to a two and one-half year study
done in the City of Boulder, Colorado which addressed both street widths and sidewalk
needs. The City devised performance standards for both, including the amount of
traffic planned for the street in question. A copy of the Boulder study is attached. We
can imagine a similar answer for Plymouth.
If a new ordinance simply required sidewalks on all new streets, including very short
segments that carry almost no traffic, we can anticipate the Council granting variances
over time so that sidewalks would not always be required. However, sooner or later,
we would need some standards for granting variances in order to not be arbitrary and
capricious. Similarly, if we were to require ordinances only on certain new streets,
then again, we must have some criteria to determine when they are required.
Therefore, building in performance standards into the original ordinance, such as in
Boulder, seems to make sense.
At the last Council meeting, staff was directed to research and review new regulations
pertaining to street widths, particularly in residential areas. It is our intention to
consider sidewalk/trail requirements above and beyond our current official trail plan as
a part of the same process. Both Community Development and Engineering have
begun research which will take about a month. A study session would then be likely to
review the results. It is likely that any new ordinance would need to be incorporated
into the subdivision regulations of the City. Although a public hearing would not be
necessary, review by the Planning Commission would be desirable. Therefore, it will
take several months to enact an appropriate ordinance.
In summary, we recommend that the process of studying alternative street widths as
requested by the Council and new sidewalk/trail requirements should be merged. Both
studies would involve common issues such as right-of-way requirements and pedestrian
safety. It is our plan to report back to the Council on both issues at the same time. If
this approach is unsatisfactory, please let us know so we can discuss it further.
cc: City Council
Fred Moore
Eric Blank
Thomas J. Campbell
Roger N. Knutson
Thomas M. Scott
Gary G. Fuchs
James R. Walston
Elliott B. Knetsch
CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A.
Attorneys at Law
(612) 452-5000
Fax(612)452-5550
March 24, 1995
Mr. Dwight Johnson, City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482
RE: FORM OF BALLOT FOR REFERENDUM
Dear Dwight:
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Andrea McDowell Poehler
Todd L. Nissen
Marguerite M. McCarron
George T. Stephenson
At the last City Council meeting the question was asked if the following language
on the ballot could be changed:
"The maximum amount of increased levy as a percentage of
market value is . it
That language is lifted word for word from Minn. Stat. § 275.61. Although an argument
can be made that a slight deviation from the language would be permissible, I do not
recommend taking the chance.
Very truly yours,
CAMPBPLL, KNUTSON, SCOTT
CHS, P.A.
Roger N. Knutson
RNK: srn
Suite 317 • Eagandale Office Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Eagan, MN 55121
March 24, 1995
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Mr. Robert Martinson
A-2208 Government Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487
RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action
Site: Adult Corrections Facility, 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00008245
Dear Mr. Martinson:
Notice of Release
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA) has received notification that a
release of petroleum has occurred from storage tank facilities which you own
and/or operate that has resulted in contamination of soil and/or ground water.
Legal Obligations
Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage
tank releases notify the MPGA of the release, investigate the extent of the
release and take actions needed to ensure that the release is cleaned up. A
person is considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned
or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically
exempted under the law. See Minn. Stat. § 115C.021 (1992). If you believe
that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please
submit a written explanation of your position to the MPCA within 30 days.
If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable
title to the property where the release occurred, you may volunteer to take
corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective
action may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of
corrective action. The legislature has established the Petroleum Tank Release
Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account
is administered by the Petro Board which is part of the Minnesota Department of
Commerce. Final decisions regarding the amount of reimbursement are made by
the Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be
directed to the Petro Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
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Request to Take Corrective Action
The MPGA staff is requesting you to take the steps necessary to investigate and
clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The
MPCA requires that you conduct a site investigation to define the full extent
and magnitude of the soil and/or ground water contamination caused by the
release. A report which details the results of the investigation or concludes
that excavation was sufficient to address the release for cleanup (Excavation
Report and/or Remedial Investigation/Corrective Action Design (RI/CAD)) must be
submitted to this office within 10 months of the date of this letter. Please
refer to MPGA fact sheets for information pertaining to the degree of
investigative work necessary at petroleum release sites.
Sites with free product, drinking water supply impacts, fire or explosion
hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public
health or the environment, are considered high priority for staff review. If
one or more of these situations apply to your site, an RI/CAD report must be
submitted within 90 days. In addition, if you know or discover that there is
free-floating petroleum in a well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the
MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free product recovery.
If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified
consulting firm registered with the Petro Board that has experience in
conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and
implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors
and consultants is available from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The
MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the
requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note
that, under Minn. Rules pt. 2890.0075, subp. 2, you must solicit a minimum of
two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petra Board to ensure
that the consulting costs are reasonable. Questions about bidding requirements
should be directed to Petro Board staff.
Required Response
MPCA staff requests a written or verbal response to this letter within 30 days.
In your response, please tell us whether you intend to comply with the above
requirements. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff
will assume that you do not intend to comply, in which case the MPCA
Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. If you do not comply
with the Commissioner's order, it may be enforced in court or, alternatively,
the MPCA could use state funds to clean up the release and then request the
Attorney General to recover its costs from you through legal action. Failure
to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner will also result in reduced
reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. Rules pt. 2890.0065, subp. 1,
item C.
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Mr. Robert Martinson
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March 24, 1995
The enclosed fact sheets will provide you with the information necessary to
complete a successful investigation and cleanup.
If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional
information, please contact me at 612/297-8589. Please reference the above
LEAK # in all correspondence.
Sincerely,
V "�
Jelil Abdella
Project Manager
Cleanup Unit III
Tanks and Spills Section
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Enclosures
CC: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Greg Lie, Hennepin County Official
larch 24, 1995
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Mr. Bill Horn
Amoco Oil Company
5001 West 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55437
RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure
Site: Amoco Station #5364, 13435 Highway 55, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00001724
Dear Mr. Horn:
We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPGA) Tanks and Spills Section (T&S) staff has determined that your
investigation and/or cleanup has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release
at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the T&S staff has
closed the release site file.
We understand that this property is to be condemned to allow for highway
construction activities. If the underground storage tanks are to be taken out
of service, they must either be removed or properly abandoned in place. The
MPCA will not require the removal of any soils at the site, however any soils
generated by construction activities which cannot be returned to the excavation
from which they were generated must be properly handled and disposed.
Closure of the file means that the T&S staff does not require any additional
investigation and/or clean-up work at this time or in the foreseeable future.
Please be aware that file closure does not necessarily mean that all petroleum
contamination has been removed from this site. However, the T&S staff has
concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to pose
a threat to public health or the environment.
The MPGA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional
investigation and/or cleanup work if new information or changing regulatory
requirements make additional work necessary. If you or other parties discover
additional contamination (either petroleum or non -petroleum) that was not
previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be
immediately notified.
You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability
for the petroleum contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. 115C (1992) or any other
applicable state or federal law. In addition, this letter does not release any
party from liability for non -petroleum contamination, if present, under Minn.
Stat. ch. 115B (1992), the Minnesota Superfund Law.
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The monitoring wells for this site should be abandoned in accordance with the
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Well Code, Chapter 4725. If you choose to
keep the monitoring wells, the MDH will continue to assess a maintenance fee for
each well.
Because you performed the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a
major portion of your costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes
a fund which may provide partial reimbursement for petroleum tank release
cleanup costs. This fund is administered by the Department of Commerce
Petrofund Board. Specific eligibility rules are available from the Petrofund
Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it
should be assumed that petroleum contamination may still be present. If
petroleum contamination is encountered during future development work, the MPCA
staff should be notified immediately.
For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at
this leaksite, please call the T&S File Request Program at 612/297-8499. The
"Leak/Spill and Underground Storage Tank File Request Form" (T&S Fact Sheet #36)
must be completed prior to arranging a time for file review.
Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your
cooperation with the MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you
have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at 612/297-8580 or the
site hydrogeologist Ginny Yingling at 612/297-98.
Sincerely,
Chris McLain
Project Manager
Cleanup Unit III
Tanks and Spills Section
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CC: Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk, Plymouth
Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth
Minnesota Department of Commerce, Petrofund Staff
Charles Williams, Terracon Environmental
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MUNICIPAL
LEGISLATn7E
COMMISSION
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
MEMO
March 25, 1995
MLC Operating Committee
Bob Renner, Jr.
1 _fie
1800 Fifth Street Towers
150 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4218
Telephone: (612) 672-3600
Facsimile: (612) 672-3777
H.F. 1380 - Repeal of the Tax Exempt Status for Municipal Bonds
Please find enclosed Representative Ann Rest's rationale for repealing the exemption for
Minnesota bond interest.
This bill was heard in the house Tax Committee on Thursday. Due to time constraints it
was not acted upon. It will be heard again in Tax Committee next week. Rumor has it
that it will be part of the House Omnibus Tax Bill. This prediction is likely true since
Ann Rest is the chief author of the bill.
Please call me if you have any comments or suggestions.
RGR;jjp:5828_ 1.W51e
Member Cities: Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville,
Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, Woodbury
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Ann H. Rest
State Repmentative
District 46A
Hennepin County
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COML117ME8: HOUSING; RULES MIP LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION; WAYS AND MEANS
1M E N D R . A N D U M
March 22, 1995
To: Whom It May Concern
From: Ann H. Rest, Chair
Minnesota Howe Committee on Taxcs
Subject: H.F. 1380, Repealing the exemption for Minnesota Bond Interest
Attached you will find a memorandum of rationale for repealing the individual income tax exemption
for Miru1esota Bond Interest.
As the chief author of H.T. 1380,1 ask that you give it your attention and careful consideration before
you take a position on tha legislation.
State Odic* 6uang, st. Paul, Mlnrw=ta 55155 W (612) 288-4178
4rw Fax (6121 2R&1478 TDD (812) 296-9896
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Rationale for Repealing the Exemption
for Minnesota Bond Interest
Repeal will reduce the state's exposure to potential losses under lawsult(s)
chaIIenging the constitutionality of- in-state bond exemptions.
• ,A lawsuit is currently underway in the Ohio state courts on this issue. The state has
won in stage court, but the plaintiff is likely to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Shaper v. 7hacy, 1994 W.L. 532069 (Ohio App., Sept. 29, 1994)(unpublished
decision), appeal dismissed 645 N.E.2d 1257 (Ohio, 1995).
• This issuo has been around for some time.' U the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to
hear the Shaper case, a case in another state seems likely to arise. on the surface,
these state tax structures appear discriminatory and plaintiffs have a plausible case.
In-state bonds are exempt, those issued in other states are taxed. Ibis is a classic
barrier explicitly designed to favor local issuers and businesses at the expense of
interstate commerce and out-of-state competitors.
* Recent Supreme Court cases make it abundantly clear that if the states lose otitithis
issue, Minnesota will face an unpalatable choice:
{1) exempting out-of-state bond interest and paying refunds for all open tax
years; or
(2) taxing Minnesota bond interest for all open tax years, i.e., requiring holders
of these bonds to file amended returns and pay tax on the bonds.
A partial listing of the recent Supreme Court cases on this point includes ,Reid v
Collins, 115 S.Ct. 547 (1994); Harper v. Yrginia Dept. of Taxation, 113 S.Ct. 2510
(1993); Jxna B. Beam Distilling Co. Y. Georgia, 501 U.S. 529 (1991); McKesaon
Corp. v. Division of Alcolwlic Beverages, 496 U.S. 18 (1990). The state's refund
obligation in Cambridge State Bank is partially a product of these mases.
• Beginning to tax bonds prospectively now will reduce the state's exposure to a
Sirnu7ar refund liability on individual holdings of municipal bonds.
The exemption is an ineffective and expensive way of reducing state and
local borrowing -costs.
• The purpose of the exemption is to reduce state and local borrowing costs. 'lire
issue here is straightforward. Is it cheaper (1) to pay slightly higher interest rates
an Minnesota government borrowing and collect the income tax on the interest; or
'sft, e.g., J. Blumftladn. Some Inteseeflaw of the Xrgar:We Commerce Clare end Mew Fedaellm
The Can gjDisaftinatory Start lnm ne Tax T'reatmw of Out-of-srare Tar -exempt Bondi, 31 Mand. L, Rev.
473(1778).
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(2) to pay lower interest rates and forego collecting tax on the interest?
Economic theory and all available empirical evidence suggests that (1) is the case,
it's cheaper to pay higher interest rates and tax the bonds. The Minnesota market is
simply not large enough to absorb all Minnesota bond issues. Larger issues, in
particular. must be partially sold to out-of-state buyers. These buyers, of course,
derive no benefit -from a Minnesota income tax exemption; they don't pay Minnesota
tax. 'Thus, the bonds must be "priced -up" to a level that does not reflect the
Minnesota tax exemption. Minnesota taxpayers, however, still buy many of these
bonds. These buyers get the best of both worlds, the higher interest rates needed to
attract out-of-state investors and the benefit of the Minnesota tax exemption. In
short, they are overcompensated for buying Minnesota bonds. Hence, the
exemption's cast. ineffectiveness.
Economists have done several empirical studies of this issue. Although they used
varying methods and reached divergent results, all found the exemption to be
relatively cost ineffective. Some of them found it to be wholly ineffective.'
Results of these studies parallel studies of the federal income tax exemption for state
and local bond interest.
Repeal will increase local borrowing costs while increasing state income tax
revenues. But local governments are in the same budget boat as the stage. Most
state revenues are now paid to and spent by local governments
The exemption. violates standard tax policy equity criteria.
The exemption reduces the progressivity of the tax; it benefits only those in upper
tax brackets. This would not be a problem if these individuals paid 'implicit tax'
(i.e., the lower interest rates on the bonds) equal to the benefit received. Because of
the cost ineffectiveness of the exemption, they do not do so.
The exemption violates horizontal equity. It favors someone with capital income
over another individual with the same income from earnings. It also favors those
who have a risk preference for conservative fixed income investments (such as
municipal bonds) over higher risk investments such as equities or real estate.
A number of neighboring states tax their own municipal bond interest. These states
include Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and Oklahoma. North Dakota exempts all bond
interest (f the taxpayer files a short form) and South Dakota has no tax.
'Lovely & Wasyta*o. S7am'T'arat1on of Inrer&t Awme and Mnnlclpal Borrowgng Com. 45 Nu. Tau
J. 37 (1992)(Minnesota estimated interest savings of 22 basis points); lInxio. Forbes, & Leonard, The Effects
of Sraa Tax Docr 4aU on Municipal Bond Yields Ater Thr Reform, 12 Municipal FUmnce J. (1991)(1.3 basis
points savings for each pw=tago point of tax rate); Kidwell, Rock, Stock, Issue Stu and Term Strucimu
Segnkwarion Ffferu or Regional YWd Differentials is the Municipal Bond Nantes. 39 J. Ecce.' & Bus. 339
(1987)(oo significam effect on good Lssues larger tlum $15 million); Kidwell. XodL. Stock. The Impart of Swte
home Taxer on Municipal Borrowing Cosa, 31 Nas- Tax J. 551 (1984)(avcrago 14 basis point reductiaa on
bmd issues of $5 million or )ass); Leonard. Some Factors Determining Municipal Rtveenue Bone! lxkwof 0404
35 J. of Fcoaomics ind Busiaeu 71 (1983)(no signifant relationship).
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Answers to other questions regarding repeal of the bond exemption.
Why not repeal the exemption only for new bonds, not newly acquired bonds?
This approach has appeal in that it would allow existing bondholders to retain tho benefit of
their bargain -- they could sell an old bond and the tax exemption would go with it. It
Would delay, however, for a long time the fiscal advantages of repeal. Thad is a large stock
Of IVlnnesota bonds held by non -Minnesota taxpayers. ?A=- esota buyers
strong incentive to buy these old exempt bonds. in the secon�owould have a
issues. The net result would be immediately higher state and local w' rather roosts fv W
issuing non-exempt bonds, but little additional income tax revenue until the old bonds am
paid off or all held by Minnesota taxpayers.
Is the repeal a 'tax increase' or a new tax?
Stade and local governments pay their borrowing costs either directly or indirectly. The
present system relies on a combination of direct payments (the explicit interest rates) and
indircct payments (the tax expenditure for ,the interest exemption). R
would result in paying higher explicit interest rates, but would eliminate the tax expendptum.
Real public spending would be no different on these projects. It simply changes how these
costs are paid. As a beneficial side effect, more of a project's crests would be explic-i6ind
Vparent to the public, increasing accountability.
Won't this help the state and hurt local governments? .
It is true that repeal will raise state and Iocal borrowing costs, while generating only state tax
revcnue. Local governments, however, rely heavily on the state for their funding. Most
state revenue is, in fact, paid to local governments. Any measure that helps the state budget
will. Licely flow through proportionately to local schools, cities, and counties.
Whit are the future costs or savings of repeal?
'IU fisW effect of this provision is the reverse of a 'tail•; it will increase state sax revenues
in h>eruuum and 9.lhmillionirt the fue ollowing birmates enniumr� � raise $4.1 million next
g . Revenues will continue to grow as old
exempt bonds aro paid off or sold and new taxable bonds issued. The Tax Exditure
Budget estimates tht exemptionpen
costs about $50 million annually. Repeal will be one small
Provision that helps the state's stntctural budget deficit, although rising state and Iocal
borrowing costs well offset it somewhat,
why hasn't the attorney general been asked to provide an opinion on whether the
exemption Is unconstitutional?
Tbc attorney general must defend the exemption in any litigation of its constitutionality.
Under the circumstances, requesting him to rend a neutral opinion on -the exemption's
constitutionality could be akin to painting a target on the state and asldng plaintiffs to open
fire.
March 29, 1995
CITU OF
PLYMOUTR
Mr. Chuck Anderson
CP RAIL SYSTEM
Room 310 Soo Line Building
105 South 5th St.
Box 530
Minneapolis, MN 55440
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR SIGNAL ALTERATION AT
PINEVIEW LANE RAILROAD CROSSING
MN/DOT NO. 689115A MILE POST 11.13
CITY PROJECT NO. 935
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Enclosed please find two executed copies of the agreement for the construction and maintenance
of flashing light signals and roadway gates at the Pineview Lane railroad crossing. This
agreement was approved by the City Council at their March 21, 1995 meeting and was signed by
the Mayor on March 27, 1995. Please have the agreement executed by the Soo Line Railroad
Company and return one fully executed copy to me.
As we discussed yesterday on the phone, the City is quite happy to have the improvement
completed as of late last week and the City's Whistle Ban Ordinance now covers this crossing.
The ordinance bans the blowing of the train's whistle during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00
a.m. unless there is a potentially dangerous situation apparent near the crossing. You indicated
that a bulletin has been sent to all engineers making them aware. of the Whistle Ban Ordinance
now applying to the Pineview Lane crossing. I appreciate your efforts in getting the installation
completed as well as your follow-up efforts on the general tidiness of the area around the
bungalow, including damaged sod, etc.
Another issue we discussed was the roughness of the existing crossing and what could be done to
correct this situation. In the short term we agreed that the City's and railroad's maintenance
people could work together to do some patching and general upgrading of the existing crossing.
You indicated that your Superintendent Craig Helgess, would contact Street Supervisor Roger
Wenner to discuss this repair work. A more permanent type of improvement can be made
through the Federally Funded Crossing Upgrade Program. This would likely entail the
installation of a rubberized crossing funded 80 % by the Federal Government with a 20 % match.
I indicated that the City would be willing to share the 20% match with the railroad and you
agreed to prepare an application form for this improvement. Please keep me apprised of the
status of that application and any assistance you need in completing it.
We Listen • We Solve - We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. Chuck Anderson
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Thanks again for the new improvement at the Pineview Lane railroad crossing and your follow-up
efforts on cleanup and sod repair as necessary.
Sincerely,
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. ` J
City Engineer
enclosures
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
March 28, 1995
«NAME»
«ADDRESS 1»
«CITY», «ST» «ZIP»
SUBJECT: SOUTH SHORE DRIVE TRAFFIC CONCERNS
CITY PROJECT NO. 517
Dear Property Owner:
Late last year several Plymouth staff members and Councilmember Nick Granath met with several
Plymouth residents along South Shore Drive. These residents indicated that they had a substantial
concern about both speeding problems and cut -through traffic along the Plymouth portion of South
Shore Drive where they live. The residents at the meeting stated they would like the City of Plymouth
to consider closing South Shore Drive to through traffic at the Bassett Creek bridge and allow only
bicycle and pedestrian traffic to pass over the bridge. Any blocking of the bridge would have to be
done in such a way to allow emergency vehicles to have access. Also, a turn -around area would need
to be constructed on each side of the bridge. The City Engineering Division did a review and prepared
a preliminary construction location for possible turn-arounds if the road were closed. I am attaching a
copy of a memorandum submitted to the City Manager addressing this possibility.
Prior to now, none of these efforts have been initiated by the City of Plymouth. We are now
establishing a public information meeting for all of the residents along South Shore Drive to voice their
opinion on traffic concerns and possible actions. To do this we will be having an information meeting
on April 6, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
This meeting will provide the opportunity for the entire neighborhood to indicate their interest in
continuing with any further considerations.
If you have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me
either by telephone or by submitting a letter.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
enclosure
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Mayor and City Council We Listen • We Solve . We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
DATE: February 27, 1995
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, qity Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SOUTH SHORE DRIVE TRAFFIC
IMPROVEMENTS (CLOSURE AT BASSETT CREEK)
Although we are two weeks behind schedule, we have completed the in-house engineering
review of the several aspects of a proposed project which would close South Shore Drive at
Bassett Creek. I am attaching a copy of your January 18, 1995 memorandum to
Councilmember Nick Grannath outlining a possible procedure for this consideration. We have
completed Item No. 1 in that memorandum.
The following is a summary of the items. Each item is covered in more detail in the attached
memorandum from the City's traffic consultant or from the Design Division of the
Engineering Department. Also attached is the letter which you received from the City of
Medicine Lake:
1) Engineering staff conduct an in-house review of several aspects of the project including:
a. Feasibility of establishing needed turn-arounds on both sides of the bridge if
traffic is cut off at the bridge.
COMMENTS:
1. It is feasible to construct turn-arounds.
2. The estimated cost is $50,850.
3. Additional right-of-way would have to be acquired to construct the turn-
arounds.
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SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SOUTH SHORE DRIVE TRAFFIC
IMPROVEMENTS (CLOSURE AT BASSETT CREEK)
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b. Review the available traffic data for the Highway 55/South Shore Drive
intersection to determine traffic changes by street closure.
COMMENTS:
1. Current traffic counts (June 1994) were available.
2. The overall operation of the intersection is currently at Level of Service D
(approaching unstable flow) during peak hours.
3. The South Shore Drive southbound approach currently operates at Level of
Service E (at capacity/unstable flow conditions) during the peak hours.
4. Any substantial growth in traffic on this southbound approach due to either
new development or diversion of existing traffic will likely make the
intersection operate at Level of Service F (over capacity/force flow
conditions).
C. Review any information in the response from the City of Medicine Lake.
COMMENT:
1. There are five statements in the January 25 letter from the City of Medicine
Lake. Either these are factual statements or we do not have any additional
comments.
d. Consider the possibility that South Shore Drive should be included as part of the
City's general Street Reconstruction Program if turn-arounds are constructed.
COMMENTS:
1. The street has a rating of 69. A street with a rating below 70 is considered
to be in poor condition.
2. If cul-de-sacs are constructed, the entire reconstruction of South Shore
Drive should be strongly considered with the project.
South Shore Drive is classified as a "Minor Collector" street in the City's Transportation Plan.
As part of any consideration or closing the street to through traffic, a public hearing should be
held by the Planning Commission or amending the Transportation Plan. If a decision is made
by the City Council to close the street, the Transportation Plan Amendment requires review by
the Metropolitan Council.
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SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SOUTH SHORE DRIVE TRAFFIC
IMPROVEMENTS (CLOSURE AT BASSETT CREEK)
Page Three
The next step in the process as outlined in your January 18 memorandum would be a meeting
with the neighborhood. This would include both the affected area of Plymouth and Medicine
Lake. A report should be mailed out to all residents prior to the meeting. The purpose of the
meeting would be to discuss this information and the other options with the residents.
After you have reviewed this material, I would like to discuss with you how we proceed on
any proposed traffic changes on South Shore Drive. As previously outlined, the next step
would be a neighborhood meeting.
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DATE: February 24, 1995
TO: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
FROM: Ronald S. Quanbeck, P.E., Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: SOUTH SHORE DRIVE AT BASSETT CREEK
Pursuant to your request, the potential for constructing two cul-de-sacs on South Shore
Drive was investigated. The cul-de-sacs would be located on either side of the bridge
crossing Bassett Creek and extend south of South Shore Drive to avoid encroaching on
existing residential properties north of the street. Figure 1 shows the locations
considered.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For this preliminary review, the minimum amount of construction necessary to build the
cul-de-sacs to City standards was considered. Each cul-de-sac has a 40 foot radius and
concrete curb and gutter. Existing grades were maintained to minimize the area of street
disturbed. Methods to block traffic and improvements for the rest of South Shore Drive
and the bridge were not considered. In addition construction of storm sewer and wetland
or floodplain mitigation were not included.
The 1993 update for the Pavement Management System indicates that South Shore Drive
from 13th Avenue to the City of Medicine Lake boundary has a rating of 69. A street
with a rating below 70 is considered to be in poor condition. Therefore, reconstructing
South Shore Drive should be strongly considered along with this project.
The DNR Protected Waters Inventory indicates that a DNR protected wetland is located
south of South Shore Drive. During previous projects near this wetland, the DNR has
estimated the ordinary high water mark to be 887.5 or 887.7. In addition, between
South Shore Drive and the railroad tracks south of the street the projected 100 -year
frequency flood elevation of Bassett Creek is 888.6.
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SUBJECT: SOUTH SHORE DRIVE AT BASSETT CREEK
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The cul-de-sac west of Bassett Creek does not encroach on the wetland or floodplain.
Two locations were considered for the cul-de-sac east of Bassett Creek. One is
approximately 90 feet east of the creek, the other is approximately 170 feet east of the
creek. The cul-de-sac location closer to Bassett Creek encroaches on the wetland and
floodplain to a greater extent than the easterly location. The cul-de-sac closer to the
creek would remove fewer trees, however, a fire hydrant would need to be relocated and
construction would cost more. The primary advantage of this location is that it
simplifies providing access to the second driveway for the residence at 10406 South
Shore Drive. However, both locations can provide this access.
COSTS
Costs for construction of the cul-de-sacs described above have been estimated. As noted
the cost is for the minimum construction necessary to build the cul-de-sacs and does not
include improvements to the street, bridge, or potentially required wetland or floodplain
mitigation. The construction cost for the westerly cul-de-sac is estimated to be $17,600.
The estimated cost for the cul-de-sac east of Bassett Creek if located further from the
bridge is $16,900. The location closer to the bridge costs an additional $3,400 and
would require greater mitigation. In addition to the construction cost, the right-of-way
acquisition cost is estimated to be $6,000 and indirect costs (e.g. engineering,
administration, legal services, etc.) are estimated to be $10,350 or 30% of the
construction cost. Below is P. summary of the project costs:
COST SUMMARY
Construction cost
Indirect cost
Right-of-way acquisition
Total project cost
SUMMARY
$34,500
$10,350
$ 6,000
$50,850
Construction of cul-de-sacs for South Shore Drive on either side of the bridge across
Bassett Creek is a feasible project. Locating the cul-de-sac approximately 170 feet east
of the bridge will minimize floodplain and wetland impacts while still providing
necessary access. The cost for construction of the two cul-de-sacs (assuming the easterly
location) is estimated to be $50,850. Inclusion of this construction into a larger project
providing improvements for the remainder of South Shore Drive should be strongly
considered.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS
TRANSPORTATION ■ CIVIL ■ STRUCTURAL ■ ENVIRONMENTAL ■ PARKING
MEMORANDUM
TO: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Plymouth
FROM: Dennis R. Eyler, P.E., Principal
Jeff Bednar, Senior Traffic Engineering Specialist
DATE: February 1, 1995
SRF No. 0942187
SUBJECT: SOUTH SHORE DRIVE/HIGHWAY 55 INTERSECTION OPERATIONS
As you requested, we have completed a review and analysis of the subject intersection.
Based on this review and analysis the following comments are offered for your
consideration:
1. Based on traffic counts from June of 1994 (most current available) the subject
intersection currently operates overall at a Level of Service D (approaching
unstable flow conditions) during the peak hours.
2. The South Shore Drive southbound approach to this intersection currently
operates at Level of Service E (at capacity/unstable flow conditions) during the
peak hours.
3. Average intersection delay per vehicle on this southbound South Shore Drive
approach is currently almost 58 seconds during the a.m. peak hour. When the
average delay per vehicle exceeds 60 seconds this approach will operate at
Level of Service F (over capacity/forced flow conditions).
4. Any substantial growth in traffic volume on this southbound South Shore Drive
approach to Highway 55, due either to new development or diversion of existing
traffic, will result in a degradation of traffic operations at the subject intersection.
5. Reconstruction of this intersection to provide additional lanes of approach could
improve traffic operations. However, the costs associated with this
reconstruction would be significant.
Should you have any questions or comments concerning this review and analysis,
please contact us.
Attachment
Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447-4443
(612) 475-0010 FAX (612) 475-2429
City of Medicine Lake
10609 South Shore Drive • Medicine Lake, Minnesota 55441 • (612) 542-9701
January 25, 1995
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Dwight:
RE: Potential closing of South Shore Dr. at the bridge
We appreciated your notifying us of the captioned. This is the type of
communication and consideration that fosters good relationships between
coinmunities.
I have conferred with both the Medicine Lake City council and individual citizens.
A list of our concerns follows:
• Increased traffic by Willow Woods and South Shore Park. Willow
Woods has over 100 children and they have to cross the street to get to
the park.
• Increased traffic at 55 & South Shore Dr. where many accidents and two
fatalities have occurred over the past few years.
• Impeding emergency response vehicles, mail routes, service vehicles,
recycling, etc.
• Hurting the businesses of the Country House and the Flying Tiger.
-+--Ir c flow over the bridge goes back before Medicine Lake was a city in
1944: e closing of the bridge would create a hardship for Medicine
Lake lymouth residents.
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• There was a train derailment by the Flying Tiger in 1994. This closed
South Shore Dr. heading south. This caused Plymouth & Medicine Lake
residents to use South Shore Dr. heading east. Emergency response was
definitely curtailed at this time.
I will call you soon for an appointment to discuss this issue.
Concerning a separate but related subject, the City of Medicine Lake is interested in
strengthening it's relationship with Plymouth. I Understand from a conversation you
had with Mary Anne Young (Medicine Lake councilmember) that you share this
sentiment. We should plan to address this subject as well when we meet.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Schrader
Mayor
cc: Medicine Lake City Council
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: January 18, 1995
TO: Councilmember Nick Granath
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Procedure for considering South Shore Drive traffic improvements
You have recently inquired about the procedure for considering projects for traffic
improvements along South Shore Drive. At a recent meeting with some neighbors in
the area, the possibility of blocking the road to through motor vehicle traffic at the
bridge was discussed. Other options may also be possible. I would suggest that the
following general procedures and timetables should be pursued.
1. City engineering staff should conduct an in-house review of several aspects of the
project including:
a. informally reviewing the feasibility of establishing needed turnarounds on
both sides of the bridge if traffic is cut-off at the bridge.
b. reviewing any available traffic data or studies which would show if any
unusual burden would be placed on the intersection with Highway 55 if South Shore
Drive is cut-off at the bridge. Updated traffic counts may be needed.
c. reviewing any information in the response from the City of Medicine Lake
to the proposal that can be evaluated with relatively minor commitments of
staff/consultant time.
d. consider the possibility that South Shore Drive should be included as a part
of the City's general street reconstruction program if turnarounds are constructed.
Frame: Completion by February 10, 1995
2. The results of the additional research should be presented to the entire
neighborhood. A written report should be mailed to all residents abutting South Shore
Drive. A neighborhood meeting with city staff to discuss the information and the
options with the residents could be organized by the City
Time Frame: Completion by March 3, 1995
3. The neighborhood should indicate its interest in continuing with a project and
various options. This could be done either at a neighborhood meeting, through a City
survey of residents, or through a citizen petition process.
Time Frame: Completion by March 14, 1995.
4. The information, including neighborhood input, should be formally presented to the
City Council. If the Council wishes to proceed with a project, a feasibility report
would be authorized.
Time Frame: City Council meeting of March 21, 1995.
5. The Council would receive the feasibility report, including costs, and decide
whether or not to proceed with design and bidding for the project.
Time Frame: City Council meeting of April 18, 1995
Note: The City of Medicine Lake should be kept informed throughout the process.
cc: Mayor and City Council
DATE: March 30, 1995
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through Dale E. Hahn, Finance Director
FROM: Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator
SUBJECT: Property and Liability Insurance Renewals
I have postponed the award of the Property and Liability Insurance to the April 18, 1995
Council meeting because of the late receipt of an alternate quotation from the St. Paul
Companies. Our current insurance policies have been automatically extended for 60 days and
we will not have any lapses in coverage.
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Metropolitan Council
Advocating regional economic, societal and environmental issues and solutions
March 27, 1995
The Honorable Joy Tierney
Mayor - City of Plymouth
3500 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Tierney:
Your city's commitment to working with the Metropolitan Council on the Elm Creek Cluster
planning project is important and essential to the outcome. We appreciate your city council's
action in adopting a resolution tc participate in the project. In particular, I want to recognize the
work of staff, city manager Dwight Johnson and community development director Anne Hurlburt,
for their work on the project. Thanks again for your interest.
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MANDATORY PLYMOUTH BLOCK LEADER MEETING
Wednesday April 19th
Armstrong High School Auditorium
10636 36th Avenue
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
RsVP to Sara Cwayna, Plymouth Police Department, 550-5198
If you are not able to attend, please ask a neighbor to represent your block.
AGENDA:
6:30'- 7:45p.m.
■ Meet Officer Scott Kleist and Klyde and the Plymouth Crime and Fire
Prevention Fund
In 1994, with the gracious help of Plymouth businesses and residents and the Plymouth
Crime and Fire Prevention Fund, the Police Department was able to establish the first
ever Canine Unit (K9) in the City of Plymouth. In January of 1995, Officer Kleist and
Klyde competed against 12 other Police K9 Units in narcotics detection and earned first
place. Over the past year Plymouth's K9 has been instrumental in:
■ conducting open door/alarm searches at commercial and residential building sites
■ locating controlled substances in vehicle searches -one search resulted in the seizure
and subsequent forfeiture of a vehicle
■ tracking criminal suspects
■ assisting in mutual aid call outs with Minnetonka and Medina Police Department
■ conducting evening training and floor plan studies at Plymouth commercial sites
■ —The McGruff House Program.... Children First, Always
On behalf of our children, it is our hope to establish a McGruff House in every
Neighborhood Watch area of our community. A McGruff House is a temporary haven for
children who have found themselves in emergency or frightening situations such as being
bullied, followed or hurt.
■ "Promoting Peace in Plymouth: Block Gun Play"
On June 1, 1994, Plymouth lost one of our own, Brandon Block, a 14 year old boy, to
senseless gun play. We know that Brandon is only one child in a growing trend of tragic loss
due to violence.
■ Did you know..... Last year alone 38,000 people died from violence, 63% of these
were killed by a hand gun. In fact, between 1990 and 1994 hand gun deaths alone
increased 150%. Firearms now kill more people between the ages of 15 and 24 than
all natural causes and one out of three children in grades 6-12 say they could access a
gun within an hour.
"Promoting Peace in Plymouth: Block Gun Play" will kick off our effort to prevent violence.
In June, the Mixed Blood Theater has been invited to bring their widely acclaimed
production "Gun Play" to Plymouth. "Gun Play" brings to life the issues of conflict
resolution, violence prevention, racism and the current social problems that many of our
youth deal with on a daily basis.
In sponsoring this family event, we hope to heighten our community's awareness of the life
and death importance of violence prevention. No one person or agency can influence the
trend of violence that we are experiencing today in our society, but working together, we
will make an impact.
■ National Night Out, August 1, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Register your event
Turn Off the Violence Campaign
7:45 p.m. Break11
8:00 - 9:00 P.M.
■ Emergency Management
The City of Plymouth's Emergency Management Program is of vital importance to our
community. If we do our job well, we can prevent death and injury and we may be able to
save the citizens of Plymouth millions of dollars in repair costs.
A key to the success of this program is getting information out to the community so that
we can become proactive in planning for emergency situations and can establish effective
lines of communication with our neighborhoods.
The Emergency Management Staff (EMS), will introduce themselves and will describe the
City's Emergency Management program. It is our hope that by joining in partnership with
the Neighborhood Watch community we will increase our level of preparedness for a local
emergency such as a tornado, severe storm, flood, hazardous chemical release etc.
EMS will discuss the components of community cooperation and will provide
preparedness guide brochures on tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightening and winter
storms.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: March 29, 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Agenda Items for April 4, 1995
Forum. A resident named Jan Esperson may come to ask that no action be taken
concerning a willow tree in her yard. The City forester has inspected it and found it to
be hazardous since it is in danger of falling down onto a neighbor's property. The
forester has stated that the tree should either be removed or substantially trimmed. A
childrens swingset and play area is within range of where the tree could fall. Once the
City knows of a hazardous tree, action must be taken within a reasonable time by either
the owner or the City, or both face significant liability concerns. Ms. Esperson does
not feel it is her responsibility to pay for the trimming or removal. If she comes, the
City Attorney may need to address this question.
Presentations. 4c. New Hennepin County Commissioner Penny Steele plans to
introduce herself to the Council and make a few remarks. We do not know what
specific issues she may address, if any. 4d. "Green lawns, blue water" is the working
theme of the public education efforts of the Water Quality Task Force. A six minute
video is now ready on water quality and control of phosphorous which we intend to
show at this meeting.
6u. Therapeutic massage regulations. Kathy has worked for over a year with
practitioners of therapeutic massage in Plymouth to write new regulations for this
emerging profession. While many of their concerns have been addressed, there is
probably not much hope that all will agree on every provision. However, we believe
that all participants might agree that the proposed ordinance is better than being
regulated under the existing "massage parlor" ordinances. On this assumption, we
have placed this matter on the consent agenda, but some affected member of the public
may yet wish to pull it off for discussion. A more comprehensive ordinance relating
to adult businesses is being drafted for consideration later this year.
7a. Assessment Hearings for 1994 Street Reconstruction Program. Much of this
program was along 25th Avenue between Dunkirk and 101 and the Shiloh
neighborhood to the north. To date, we have had no indication of actual assessment
objections; only calls on procedures for payment, etc. If an objection is actually made
at the meeting, Council should refer it to staff for research and consideration and a
report back at a future meeting. We do not need to decide on any objections at this
meeting, only hear them.
8a. Janco Development southwest of Co. 9 and Northwest Boulevard. This is the
proposed development that primarily fronts on the planned Vinewood extension project
going to County Road 9. We have been in condemnation proceedings for this road
extension planned for this year. This proposed development is a big improvement
environmentally over the previous proposal for the property. It avoids much of the
area that is wooded or has steep slopes and leaves it as open space. Traffic studies are
now showing that Vinewood need not be connected to Northwest Boulevard.
The design tradeoff for maintaining this delicate open space area is a separate cul-de-
sac serving the east end of the property directly from Northwest Boulevard.
Otherwise, a long cul-de-sac or loop road would need to extend through the proposed
open space. The land to the east along Northwest Boulevard is developable and has the
right to have public access to a road. Left turns to or from this easterly cul-de-sac will
be difficult at rush hour. The County may wish to prohibit them by measures such as:
• a median in Northwest Boulevard
• require the developer to add a turn lane
• ask the City's cooperation in restricting left turns during certain specific hours.
County approval of the entrance of the cul-de-sac into Northwest Boulevard is a
condition of approval.
If the preliminary plat is approved, and if the developer then fully executes his option
on the property, it is still possible that the condemnation action can be ended and the
necessary right-of-way for the Vinewood extension dedicated to the City.
8b. Resolution deferring action on Peony Lane. As previously reported to you, a
large group of citizens from Northwest Plymouth attended an informal meeting
concerning alternative alignments for Peony Lane north of the new high school site.
Nearly all of the citizens present were opposed to paving, straightening, or otherwise
changing the road in any way that would bring more traffic and development to
Northwest Plymouth.
One excellent comment received was that consideration of future road improvements in
the area should wait until the land use planning study of the area is complete later this
year or early next year. Since the land use controls the density of development and the
amount of traffic generated, this makes sense. It is important for both the residents of
the area and City officials to focus on the main issue of land use in 1995, and not be
distracted by a debate about any one project in the area. District 284 school officials
have not attached any significant importance to improving Peony to the north of the
high school at this time. Therefore, an official public resolution deferring action on
this portion of Peony Lane until the land use planning is done is proposed.
9a. Water Quality Task Force report on public education initiatives. Th-, task
force was created on February 21st and sunsets after 60 days. With the help of Helen
LaFave, City Communications Coordinator, a broad based action list of educational
initiatives has been developed that is especially directed toward reducing phosphorous
applications on Plymouth lawns.