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APRIL 20, 1995
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MAY:
MAY 1 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW (Reconvened)
City Council Chambers
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MAY 2 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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MAY 8 7:00 P.M. GENERAL COMMUNITY MEETING
Topic: Open Space/Trails Referendum and
other City Projects and Programs -
City Council Chambers
Following WARD MEETINGS
Public Info Mtg . Room locations for Ward Meetings will be posted
in City Center foyer
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MAY 16 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 7:00 P.M., City Council
Chambers..
3. YOUTH SPORTS COMMITTEE -- THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 5:00 P.M., Council
Conference Room.
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4. HRA STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION -- SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 8:30 A.M.,
Plymouth Town Square.
5. SPECIAL RECYCLING DROP -OFT DAY & PHOSPHORUS -FREE FERTILIZER
SALE -- SATURDAY, APRIL 29, Public Works Facility, 9 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
6. WAYZATA-PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION - FORUM -
- SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Wayzata Community Church. Attached is
a letter from Craig Gerdes, Ad Hoc Committee Member for the Community Partnership
for Chemical Awareness, inviting council members to a community leaders forum. (M-6)
7. D.A.R.E. GRADUATIONS -- Attached is a memo from Craig Gerdes on Mayor and
Council Member participation in the annual D. A. R. E. graduation programs held at the
City's elementary schools during May. Craig requests you return the sign-up sheet to him
indicating dates and locations you would be interested in attending. (M-7)
S. LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- The League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference
will be held in Duluth from June 13-16. Program information is attached. Please contact
Laurie for registration. (M-8)
9. WAYZATA/PLYMOUTH LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Mulligan's Bar and Grille. The
Wayzata/Plymouth Area League of Women Voters annual meeting and luncheon features
Congressman Jim Ramstad speaking on his perspective of the first 100 days of Congress.
The meeting announcement and reservation form is attached. (M-9)
10. METRO MEETINGS ---- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory commissions is attached. (M-10)
11. MEETING CALENDARS - April and May meeting calendars are attached. (M-11)
1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/Industrial/Public and Use Types.
(I-1)
2. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE:
On April 14, two development signs were placed at the following locations:
Southeast quadrant of County Road 101 and Rockford Road (94155) Janco Inc., is
requesting approval of a Mixed Planned Unit Development Concept Plan,
Preliminary Plat, Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 144 unit residential
development The request includes a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reguide
land from CL (Limited Business) and LAI (low Density Residential) to LA3 (High
Medium Density Residential) and CRI (Retail Shopping). The request also includes
Rezoning the property from FRD (Future Restricted Development District) to B-2
(Shopping Center Business District) and R-3 (Medium Density Residential District)
retail use would be for a 2.7 acre neighborhood shopping center. The development
would also include 92 attached multi -family units, 44 "0" lot line single family units,
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and 8 traditional single family units. The proposed subdivision is being referred to as
"Rockford Glen."
Northwest of Peony Lane and the Soo Railroad Line (94131) Independent School
District 284 is requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development Preliminary.
Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for a new Wayzata Senior High School and 9th
City Playfield. The request also includes rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted
Development District) to R-lA (Low Density Single Family Residential).
These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at their Wednesday, April 26
meeting.
3. MINUTES & AGENDAS:
a. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, April 13, 1995. (I-3)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from R. D. Taylor, 4640 Fernbrook Lane, concerning water and sewer special
assessments. (I -4a)
b. Letter from Steve Meyer, property owner of 1935 Kilmer Lane regarding a tree
removal assessment. (I -4b)
c. Letter from Stan Stevens, 12335 53rd Avenue North, commenting on the April 15
Star Tribune article on train noise. (I -4c)
A status report on all correspondence and inquiries is also attached.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Susan Nelson, West Suburban Mediation Center, giving the Center's first
quarter activity report. (I -5a)
b. Letter from Muriel Rickard, President, International Institute of Municipal Clerks,
announcing the acceptance of Laurie Ahrens into the First Sustaining Membership in
the EMC Academy for Advanced Education. Laurie qualified for membership by
earning required points in the areas of continuing education .and in professional
participation and contribution. A press release from the HMC Academy is also
attached detailing her achievements. (I -5b)
c. Bulletin from Association of Metropolitan Municipalities regarding Twin Cities
Urban Summit II Update. (I -5c)
d. Memo from John Sweeney regarding 1995 "Opt -Out" Transit Legislative Update (I -
5d)
e. Received from Hennepin Department of Public Works, "Record of Decision for EIS"
for the proposed reconstruction of County Road 9 from Polaris Lane to I-494. (I -5e)
f. Letter from Dick Milner, 2355 Jonquil Lane, advising he has sent the Environmental
Quality Board the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the West Medicine Lake
Park. (I -5f)
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g. Letter from Elie Reid, Manager, Bass Lake Hills Townhomes, thanking and
commending Public Safety personnel for their quick response and service to an
emergency evacuation incident at the townhomes on Easter morning. (I -5g)
h. Letter from Dr. Garry Peterson, Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner,
commending Public Safety personnel for their cooperation and professional work at a
fatal accident scene. (I -5h)
i. Memo from Anne Hurlburt on Downtown Plymouth workshop meetings scheduled
for Wednesday, May 3, and Wednesday, May 31.
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
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WAYZATA/PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION
600 RICE STREET • WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 • 612/473-0234
April 12, 1995
Councilperson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Councilperson,
Drug and alcohol abuse within this community continues to escalate. An ad hoc
committee, Community Partnership for Chemical Awareness, of the Wayzata -Plymouth
Area Chemical Health Commission has been discussing a vision for a safer, chemically
healthy community. Our mission is to create a partnership of committed community
groups which would include you and your organization.
A forum for community leaders will be held on Sunday, April 30, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
at the Wayzata Community Church located on the corner of Wayzata Boulevard and
Ferndale Avenue. This forum is to assess what is being done, and what needs to be
done to help the youth in our community.
You have been identified as a leader with a commitment to the chemical health of this
community. We are asking you to come prepared to answer the following:
1. How is alcohol abuse affecting me and/or my organization?
2. How is my organization addressing chemical health?
3. How can my organization do abetter job with chemical health issues?
4. How can I serve personally in this effort?
If you have questions, please contact me at 550-5161.
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TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Craig C. Gerdes, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT: D.A.R.E. GRADUATIONS
DATE: April 19, 1995
1. ACTION REQUESTED: Participation in the D.A.R.E. graduations.
2. BACKGROUND: The Mayor and members of the Council have traditionally
participated in the various D.A.R.E. graduation programs at the City's elementary schools.
The Mayor or Acting Mayor and one member attend each graduation, if possible, and
provide a short congratulatory message to the class. Attached is a sign-up list with the
graduation dates. I would like the Council to review the selection list over the next two
weeks and select dates and locations of interest and return them to me. I will then provide
the Council with copies of the completed list. I, and the members of the D.A.R.E.
program, once again thank you for your support.
D.A.R.E. GRADUATION SIGN-UP L/ST.•
May 5th (Friday):
Sunny Hollow Elementary -- 7:00 p.m.
May 9th (Tuesday):
Gleason Lake Elementary -- 7:00 p.m.
Greenwood Elementary -- 1:25 p.m.
May 11 th (Thursday):
Pilgrim Lane Elementary -- 1:30 p.m.
Sunset Hill Elementary -- 2:00 p.m.
May 12th (Friday):
Oakwood Elementary-- 2:00 p.m.
May 17th (Wednesday):
Kimberly Lane Elementary -- 2:00 p.m.
May 18th (Thursday):
Zachary Lane Elementary -- 1:45 p.m.
May 23rd (Tuesday):.
Plymouth Creek Elementary -- 1:30 p.m.
May 30th (Tuesday):
Birchview Elementary -- 1:00 p.m.
League of Wmnesota Cities
z9gs Annual Conference
June 13-16
Duluth, Minnesota
Minnesota Cities:
Quality
Communities
Tuesday, June 13
Kick-off Event
lake Superior Zoo
6:30 p.m. * West Duluth
Experience some of Duluth's wild
nightlife — make that night wildlife—
among the lions, tigers and polar bears,
as well as kangaroos, cougars and some
500 other animals from around the
world. The kids will especially love the
hands-on fun in the Contact Center.
Perfect for the kids! The Barnyard
Boys, a popular group patterned after
the "Teddy Bear Band" from the Twin
Cities, will perform popular kids
favorites. The parents enjoy this show
as much as the kids!
City officials and families can head for An old-fashioned barbecue spread,
compliments of the Minnesota League
of Cities, and a cash bar will keep you
this fun at the Head of the Lades! fed and watered, just like the animals.
The Depot - home to three museums and art institutes in
downtown Duluth.
Photo courtesy of St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center
Something tells us it's all happening at
the zoo on June 13, so don't miss it!
Wednesday, June 14
Host City Night
The Depot (St. Louis County Heritage
& Arts Center)
6:30 p.m. * Downtown Duluth
Built in 1892 as a railroad station, the
Depot is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. It is now home to
Minnesota's largest, most varied
collection of antique railroad rolling
stock, including the state's first
locomotive, the William Crooks, dating
back to 1861.
The Depot also houses the Duluth
Children's Museum, the St. Louis
County Historical Society (a regional
history museum) and the provocative
galleries of the Duluth Art Institute.
While strolling the cobblestone indoor
street and turn -of -the -century shops,
you'll enjoy a complimentary pasta
buffet and cash bar.
Program schedule
(All conference events are at the
Duluth Entertainment and Conven-
tion Center unless otherwise
idicated.)
Tuesday,
June 13, 1995
PRECONFERENCE
SESSION
Leadership Institute for Elected
Officials (see separate registration
form)
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Night Kick -Off
Family Night at the Zoo
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday,
June 14, 1995
WELCOME/
OPENING SESSION
9:00 -10:15 a.m.
Joe Sensenbrenner, President,
Sensenbrenner Associates; Former
Mayor, Madison, Wisconsin
"Building Quality Communities"
BREAK
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
(choose one)
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
LEADERSHIP
Generating Public Involvement:
Citizens Are the Riches of the
Community
Introduction to the benefits of citizen
involvement and case study
How to generate and sustain
community support and responsibility
among residents
Using volunteers to provide services
without increasing costs
What "players' and in what format
should participation be invited?
FUNDING/RESOURCES
Update on Community Oriented
Policing
Outlook from Washington D.C.
What Minnesota communities are
doing
Resources available to your
community through a new
collaborative venture in Minnesota
PERSONNEL
Effective Staff/Council Relationships
(for elected officials and staff from
cities with professional management)
Roles and interaction of roles
(council -policy, staff -
implementation)
What info does council need from
staff (abundance of info and
presentation of it)
Defining expectations (of managers/
administrators) and establishing
accountability
The importance of teamwork
COMMUNITY
How Cities Can Benefit from
Telecommunications
Brief, easy -to -understand overview of
what is meant by telecommunications
Benefits of telecommunications to
cities of varying sizes and geographic
locations -
Applications available now (and used
in other cities)
What's available for the future
Examples of cities currently using
and benefitting from
telecommunications
FUNDING/RESOURCES
Economic Development Tools --
What's Left?
An analysis of economic
development: what is it?
A review of existing programs, recent
constraints
Packaging programs for maximum
effect
Tapping the private sector
Nuts and bolts information
EXHIBITORS' LUNCHEON
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Renegade Theatre Company,
Duluth, MN
Dramatic Presentation:
"Where Have All the Values Gone?"
BREAK
2:15 - 2:45 p.m.
MINI INSTITUTES
(choose one)
2:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Communicating Your City's Message
Featuring videotaped examples and
audience participation, a top media
expert will take you through the do's
and don'ts of developing your city's
message. Topics to be covered
include:
Understanding the difference between
news, marketing and advertising -
when and how to best use each one to
communicate your message
What makes something newsworthy
How to talk or NOT talk to the press
to effectively communicate your
message
How to manage the flow of
information
Basic Planning for Your City's
Future
Why it's important to develop a
vision for your city
How to get "buy in"
Developing a long range plan to
obtain/maintain needed resources
(people, money, infrastructure)
Defining a Capital Improvement Plan
and a Comprehensive Plan
-Special Update for Elected Officials
(Municipal Law)
If you struggle with questions about
what you and your elected colleagues
on the council can and cannot do —
as well as other complexities of the
law — then this mini institute is for
you. Learn the valuable information
in an entertaining but highly instruc-
tive presentation. Issues to be
covered include:
Open Meeting Law
Ethics -- new gift law and conflict of
interest
Land Use Law
Community Livability/Recreating a
Sense of Community
Nationally and locally, there is a
growing movement to regain our
sense of community. But what does
this mean for all of us — as city
officials and citizens? This workshop
will utilize a variety of presenation
approaches as it explores the topic
more closely. Following is a brief
outline:
Identify and discuss what is meant by
"community livability and recreating
a sense of community" and then lay
out a framework that can help you
proceed
Case studies from cities discussing
actual projects they've undertaken
and what the results have been to date
(these can serve as models for other
cities)
Keynote speaker Is evidence that building
quality cities Is more than words
It seems like everyone is talking about quality these
days• quality services, quality products, and the all too
well known "lack of quality" that we surmise is a
haunting indication that someone just doesn't care.
But what is quality? How do we grow and measure
it? And how do we get cities and communities excited
about it and skilled in techniques for achieving it - from
the top to the bottom, in large municipalities and small?
Joe Sensenbrenner How do we deliver local government services with care
and quality written all over them?
These questions are at the heart of Joe Sensenbrenner's keynote address,
'Building Quality Communities,' which is part of Wednesday's Opening
General Session.
Joe Sensenbrenner, former mayor of Madison, Wisconsin and former Deputy
Attorney General for the state, was the first public official to adopt the tech-
nirs of Total Quality Management (TQM) on a city-wide scale. Struggling
with a declining economy, decreasing revenues, and public pressure to reduce
expenditures, Sensenbrenner (along with his assembled team of city employees
and quality advocates), began using TQM as an ap roach for restructuring the
city's decision making and service delivery systems during the beginning of his
first term.
From 1983 to 1989 Sensenbrenner pioneered service improvements in
virtually every municipal activity of Madison. Madison's advances in policing,
streets, day rocare, data processing and other areas have drawn considerable
attention fm public and private sector leaders throughout the country. In
1988, The Quality Review included Sensenbrenner on their list of the "Ten
Most Influential Figures in Quality Improvement.'
Although Sensenbrenner is now one of many officials who has witnessed the
important changes that quality management can bring to government, he is a
uniquely gifted and energized teacher of TQM -both the principles of TQM and
real-world applications, and cost effectiveness within city government.
Today, Joe Sensenbrenner runs his own consulting organization specializing
in the field of quality improvement. The Madison example is now the model
for the new Quality Movement in local government in America. In this capac-
ity, he has assisted state and local governments throughout the United States'
and internationalkat
with methods for building decision making and service
delivery systems promote high standards of quality and customer service.
In addition to serving as a three -term mayor of Madison Wisconsin
Sensenbrenner's other public -sector service includes: Chid of Staff, 04ice of
the Governor, State of Wisconsin; Deputy Attorney General, State of Wiscon-
sin; and Division Administrator, Wisconsin Department of Justice. Selected
honors include: Best Paper on Management, American Society for Quality
Control Annual Conference; President, league of Wisconsin Municipalities;
and Founding and continuing Board Member, Madison Area Quality Improve-
ment Network.
A report from the Community Life
Policy Committee summarizing
efforts to date
Slide presentation -- an opportunity
for cities to showcase their
achievements in enhancing
community liveability
City Night at the Depot
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 15, 1995
Informal Networking
in Exhibit Area
8:00 a.m.
Informal Forum: What LMC Can
and Should Do for Cities
Presentation accompanied by follow-
up in the exhibit area
8:15 a.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
(choose one)
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
LEADERSHIP
How to Be an Effective
Councilmember/Role of Council
What does it mean to make policy?
What does it mean to represent
people?
Establishing trust and honest, open
communication within the council
and with staff
Addressing and meeting expectations
from the community
FUNDING/RESOURCES
Current Issues in Finance — Part I
State aids (i.e. LGA, HACA)
Creative approaches to generating
revenues
Putting in place a program of
properly funding city services --
overview
Examples of newer types of user fees
that cities are instituting or
considering (such as charges for fire
service)
PERSONNEL
Employee Motivation Techniques
that Work: Success Stories
This presentation will highlight a
number of examples of how cities
throughout Minnesota are currently
using — with great success — motiva-
tion techniques.
Why have them? Brief overview:
purpose, benefits, criteria
Variety of techniques currently used
in cities (possibly schools and
business as well), i.e.
• employee breakfast
• recognition awards
• merit pay
Examples will range from easy -to -
implement to more sophisticated
strategies
SHILL DEVELOPMENT
Point of Order!
This lively presentation will focus on
how best to use parliamentary
procedure in your meetings.
Practical application
Proper procedure
Do's and don'ts
ESPECIALLY FOR
SMALL CITIES
Discipline's Role in Enhancing
Staff Performance
Use of performance evaluations to
head off problems before they
become too large
How to make discipline a positive
action
Legal requirements for successful
discipline or termination actions
How elected officials can indicate to
manager that actions/activities are not
consistent with expectations
How to deal with individuals that
have chronic bad attitudes
ESPECIALLY FOR
SMALL CITIES
Economic Development Strategies —
Part I: The Basics
The need for economic development
Bringing in new development and
retaining/developing current business
Tools available
• business assistance programs
• overview of state and federal loan
programs available to assist in local
development plans
Technology's emerging role
BREAK
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS III
(choose one)
10:30 -11:30 a.m.
LEADERSHIP
Dealing with Controversial Issues:
Better than Dealing with Apathy
The benefit of maintaining a positive
attitude about controversy (i.e.
passion is okay, an uniformed public
may pose more challenges)
We;
How to educate and involve the
public to minimize negative impacts
How to divert public energy and
involvement into productive
directions 0
Wednesday's dramatic presentation features
an original script and an entertaining message
The Wednesday Afternoon
General Session will present a
dramatic presentation you certainly
won't want to miss. The presentation,
"Where Have All the Values Gone,"
is an original script developed
specifically for the Annual Confer-
ence and focuses on how to deal
with the cynicism that seems to be
prevelant today between the city
officials and the public. Renegade Renegade Theatre Company.
will examine these attitudes as well
as provide smiles and laughs for this year's conference.
The Renegade Comedy Theatre, is a professional theater company based
in Duluth. In addition to producing original material for organizations like the
League of Minnesota Cities to write and perform an original piece of work,
they also have a set season featuring four productions a year. The themes
and show types vary from season to season. The spring and fall productions
feature works by established and often well-known playwrights, i.e. William
Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Henrik Ibsen, Sam Shepard. On the
other hand, the summer and winter shows feature original scripts written by
members of the company. The summer show islypicalI an outdoor family
melodrama. The winter production is the Annual Hollcay Comedy Revue -
guaranteed toget you laughingg and leave you with a smile on your face as
you face the holiday season ahead.
The abilities to create and innovate are two hallmarks of Renegade
Comedy Theatre and two reasons they're involved with this years confer-
ence. Renegade currently consists of three members - Brian Matuszak, Donn
Hanson and Tom Martinson - who had previously been involved for ten
years with another professional company based in Duluth, Colder by the
lake. They and three other members comprise Renegade's core group.
The Renegade Theatre Company has created and performed original
material for other groups and events in and around the Duluth area. Their list
in this regard is rather extensive and includes: the Rotary Club of Superior,
Wisconsin, the National Rotary Club Convention in Duluth, lake Superior Ad
Club Award Ceremony, National Association of State Aviation Officials
(produced an original murder mystery) Hospitality Conference for Duluth
Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and the Duluth Postal Convention.
There seems to be a growing, grassroots trend within communities across
Minnesota and the United States to revisit and redefine what it means to be a
citizen. In many instances, citizens and local officials are working at how to
strengthen and recreate a sense of community in their city or neighborhood.
their strengthen the notion of citizenship and recreate a sense of community
within our cities. This is happening in communities across the United States,
and citizens as well as city officials are carrying the torch. This year's
conference has identified thislt seems there's a strong movement among many
citizen groups and elected officials to revisit and
FUNDING/RESOURCES
Current Issues in Finance — Part 11
Managing Cash/Reserves
Timing for available cash/
Appropriate level of reserves
Investment policy (as a reflection of
the whole financial picture)
Investment options and issues
(overview)
PERSONNEL
How to Hire, Discipline, and Termi-
nate Successfully (for elected
officials)
This presentation will be geared
toward the elected official, not the
professional staff.
Overview of the elected official's role
Hiring
• tips on interviewing, the council's'
role in hiring, legals concerns,
discrimination issues and the
Veterans' Preferance Act
Discipline and termination
• the council's role, effective
discipline policies without
discrimination, guidelines for
termination, other legal issues
SHILL DEVELOPMENT
How to Run an Effective Meeting
Be prepared! - rules of procedure and
decorum, charter, and agenda
Brief overview of Sturgis Standard
Code of Parliamentary Procedure
The meeting itself
How to handle people and citizens at
a meeting
ESPECIALLY FOR
SMALL CITIES
The Council -Staff Team
Understanding the role of council and
staff
What council needs from staff to
effectively do their jobs
How do councils prioritize
employee's job responsibilities when
employees may wear many different
hats?
What info does council need to
provide proper checks and balances in
day-to-day operations?
What should staff and council do
when citizens approach elected
officials about a staff -related issue?
Display of flags
Do you have a flag you would like displayed with those from other
Minnesota cities?
At the league's 1995 annual conference, flags from throughout the state
will be on display, and we would like to include yours.
Flags must be received by May 27, and will be returned immediately
after the conference. Please send your flag to Darlyne Lang, League of
Minnesota Cities, 3490 Lexington Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55126.
If you haveany questions, please call Darlyne Lang at 1-800-925-1122
or (612) 490-5600.
Flags will be displayed at the 1995 annual conference. Be sure to
send yours in.
DDo
ESPECIALLY FOR
SMALL CITIES
Economic Development Strategies —
Part II: Beyond the Basics
Specific resources for community
development
• DNR outdoor rec grants and others
Loans and grants available for
infrastructure improvements from the
state/feds
Business assistance development
programs
MAYORS ASSOCIATION/MINI-
CONFERENCE LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
U. S. Senator Rod Grams (invited)
CONCURRENT SESSIONS IV
(choose one)
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
LEADERSHIP
How to Communicate Thoroughly
with the Opposite Sex
How to increase communication
performance and synergy between
men and women
How to reduce conflict and increase
productivity in your office
How to re-energize men and women
to work together for success
FUNDING/RESOURCES
Does Service Cost = Service Value?
Determining priorities for your city's
future
Reviewing what services are current-
ly offered, their value and whether
they can be more efficient/effective
Deciding whether the city should
provide more or fewer services
(finding cost of service, competing
for service delivery, asking tough
questions)
Tools/"nuts and bolts" methods to
bring home
PERSONNEL
Making the Best Use of Consultants
Need to clearly identify what your
needs are and why a consultant is
needed
Justifying use to other council
members
Identifying resources
Developing an effective RFP
• building in accountability by both
parties -- city and consultant
• outline costs and timelines
The selection process (reviewing
proposals, interviewing, reference
checks, final selection)
COMMUNITY
Involving Everyone in Building
Quality Communities: Case Studies in
Promoting Diversity
As cities in Minnesota continue to
become more economically and
culturally diverse, new opportunities
and challenges arise. A variety of
topics related to this complex issue
will be discussed, included:
Why diversity is important
Changing demographics within the
state and their implications
The need to be sensitive to diverse
needs
Challenges and how to overcome
them
Case studies -- approaches used by
cities
ESPECIALLY FOR
SMALL CITIES
New Strategies for Housing
Development
Planning process: a formula for small
communities
Rental housing: structuring a
development
Single family development
Rehab and redevelopment
ESPECIALLY FOR
SMALL CITIES
Basic Planning for Your City's Future
Introduction
The need/benefits of planning, i.e.
authority -enabling legislation,
purpose, function
Role of citizen planner
Do it yourself planning, i.e. what you
can do, role of consultant
MN Planning Association's training
manual, i.e. vision, how to use,
purpose
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND
LMC ANNUAL MEETING
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
LMC Reception and Banquet
6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 16
AWARDS PRESENTATION
AND FINALE GENERAL
SESSION
9:00 a.m.
Sheila Sheinberg, Director, Center
for Life Cycle Sciences, Port Orchard,
Washington
"Embracing the Challenge of
Change"
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Finale session prepares us to better meet the
challenge of change
Are we ready for 2001 ? One of the key challenges
in building successful communities, successful organi-
zations and successful careers for the 21 st century will
be meeting the challenge of change. Our ability to
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recog° nize, understand and master change is a critical
skill for facing the future., ka•,, E
Is change manageable? Iir'st; it is'necessary to
understand the kind of change we are dealing with - sheila Sheinberg
different types of change require different responses.
Second, it is important to recognize that change is a process and we can
get that process under control Once the process of change is under control,
we can begin to master the challenge of change.
In her Friday Finale General Session "Embracing the Challenge of
Change," Dr. Sheinberg will address tiese and other issues as she outlines
and discusses the five critical elements for mastering change. Each of the
elements explored will help us develop the skills necessary to better embrace
and manage the challenge of change we face in our own lives.
Dr. Sheila Sheinberg is first and foremost a provocateur. She challenges
individuals and organizations to meet the challenges of change. She is also
an international consultant, a professional speaker, an author and a former
university professor and researcher for 25 years. She devotes most of her
time to working with government and private industry within the United States
and abroad. She is an acknowledged expert on the subjects of organizo-
tioral and personal change.
Dr. Sheinberg is the President of the Center for Life Cycle Sciences located
in Port Orchard, Washington. The Center is a training organization which
provides consulting and training programs for both the public and private
sectors. Services provided include: visioning and coaching, executive team -
building, change management, organizational development and tools for
transformation.
Her expertise is, and has been, in work* ngg with organizations and
individuals to understand and manage the change process. As a consultant
and facilitator, she helps create a vision and institute leadership. In these
turbulent times, "change management skills" are in great demand. Conse-
quently, Dr. Sheinberg travelled some two hundred thousand miles in 1994
alone, worked within tour of the world's continents, and made presentations
to or consulted with some 150 clients!
Dr. Sheinberg has degrees in sociology psychology, business and
education. She has worked with every department of the U.S. Government,
including: Association of Government Accountants, Centers for Disease
Control, Department of Energy, Department of Health & Human Services
(numerous offices and agencies), Internal Revenue Service (national, regional
and district levels, Office of Personnel Management, and the U.S. Army, Air
Force, Navy and Marines. In the private sector, she worked in such diverse
industries as concrete and communications, banking and computers, distribu-
tion and manufacturing.
Most important, Dr. Sheinberg is a dynamic and stimulating presenter.
Audiences are impressed with her subjlect knowledge, presentation skills,
and enthusiasm for the challenges of change. Her experience in change
management has challenged and motivated groups to survive the chaos of
change, and to emerge as the winners who create successful organizations
for the 21 st century.
Family activities
Other special activities
Select one or several of the activities
listed below. Pick up and drop off
points, for applicable tours, will be at
the Duluth Entertainment Convention
Center.
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REGISTRATION
-----------------REGISTRATION FORM
Activity
Date Number of
adults and
children
William A. Irvin ship and
Marine Museum
June 14
Vista Star harbor tour
' and lunch
June 14
Charter fishing
June 14
Charter fishing
June 15
Glensheen Mansion
June 15
North Shore Scenic Railroad June 15
Tweed Museum & Lunch
June 15
Total Payment Enclosed
$
(Make check payable to: City
of Duluth)
Name _
Address
City/zip
Amount
Enclosed
(fill in blanks,
using costs
listed on
preceding page)
Telephone (_)
Mail form and advance registration fees (by May 31, 1995) to
If you require accessible transportation, or have other special needs, please
indicate your needs on this form. Advance forms must be received by May
31. Thank you.
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Wednesday, June 14
10:00 a.m. - noon * William A. Irvin
ship and Marine Museum
Tour the retired flagship of the USS
Great Lakes Fleet, the William A. Irvin,
and see how Great Lakes sailors live
among powerful engines and luxurious
living quarters. Cost is $4 for adults and
$3 for children. After leaving the ship,
stroll over to the Marine Museum for a
free tour through the history and
unique artifacts of shipping on Lake
Superior.
Barnyard Boys
Perfect for the kids! The Barnyard
Boys, a popular group patterned after
the "Teddy Bear Band" from the Twin
Cities, will perform popular kids
favorites. The parents enjoy this show
as much as the kids!
12:15 - 2:00 p.m.* Vista Star harbor
tour and lunch
Sail beneath the famous Aerial Lift
Bridge, out onto Lake Superior and
through the harbor's international
activity during a fully -narrated lun-
cheon cruise. Cost is $13 for adults and
$7 for children 3-11.
6:00 - 11:30 a.m. * Charter fishing on
Lake Superior
Land some Lake Superior lunkers with
the help of a fully -outfitted guide
who'll take you to the very best spots
for deep-sea sport fishing. Cost is $60
per person, based on a full boat of six
anglers. All necessary equipment is
provided.
Thursday, June 15
6:00 - 11:30 a.m. * Charter fishing on
Lake Superior
Land some Lake Superior lunkers with
the help of a fully -outfitted guide
who'll take you to the very best spots
for deep-sea sport fishing. Cost is $60
per person, based on a full boat of six
anglers. All necessary equipment is
provided.
10:00 a.m. - noon * Glensheen Mansion galleries and maintains an important
Tour this 39 -room, Jacobean revival collection of American and European
mansion, and experience an elegant paintings. Cost for the tour and box
lifestyle that's gone forever. You'll lunch is $4.50.
enjoy the 22 -acre estate's landscaped
grounds on the shore of Lake Superior,
the carriage house and the richness of
the mansion itself. Cost is $8 for adults,
$7 for children 12-18 and $4 for
children 6-11.
12:45 - 2:45 p.m. * North Shore Scenic
Railroad
Ride the rails on a scenic trip from the
Duluth Entertainment Convention
Center, along the Lake Superior
shoreline and through eastern Duluth
woodlands. Cost for adults is $6.50,
Children 3-11, $3.00.
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. * Tweed Museum
Tour & Lunch
The Tweed, located on the University
of Minnesota -Duluth campus, is the
center for visual arts in northern
Minnesota. It hosts both contemporary
and historical exhibitions in its nine
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Lake Superior Museum of Transportation at the Depot.
Pictured here is the William Gooks locomotive form
1861. Photo cowt*ry of L&M Supwior M mKm
Caption here for the picture of the birds.
Photo court "of
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City
Telephone
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State
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MEAL TICKETS. ORDER BELOW)
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Metro city Greater Minnesota city Population
FULL CONFERENCE
June 13-16, 1995
Registration includes admission to all
sessions and conference activities,
including tickets to:
• TUESDAY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
• TUESDAY EVENING KICK-OFF AT THE ZOO
• WEDNESDAY EXHIBITORS' LUNCHEON
• WEDNESDAY CITY NIGHT AT THE DEPOT
• THURSDAY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
• THURSDAY MAYOR'S LUNCHEON
•THURSDAY BANQUET
• FRIDAY COFFEE AND ROLLS
MEMBER CITY
Early Registration
(Postmarked by May 12, 1995)
$235 Full Conference $
$105 Mini -Conference $
Advance Registration
(Postmarked by May 26, 1995)
$255 Full Conference $
$115 Mini -Conference $
On -Site. Registration (at Conference)
$280 Full Conference $
$125 Mini -Conference $
MINI -CONFERENCE
June 15, 1995
Registration INCLUDES admission to
all Thursday sessions including
tickets to:
• WEDNESDAY CITY NIGHT
• THURSDAY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
• THURSDAY MAYOR'S LUNCHEON
NOTE: This registration DOES NOT
Include THURSDAY BANQUET TICKETS.
ORDER BELOW.
NON-MEMBERS
Early Registration
(Postmarked by May 12, 1995)
$270 Full Conference $
$125 Mini -Conference $
Advance Registration
(Postmarked by May 26, 1995)
$295 Full Conference $
$150 Mini -Conference $
On -Site Registration at Conference
$320 Full Conference $
$175 Mini -Conference $
Extra Meat Tickets
$11.00
Wednesday Exhibitor's Lunch $
$ 8.50
Wednesday City Night - Purchase $
for all family/guests attending
$15.00
Thursday Mayor's Luncheon $
$26.00
Thursday Banquet $
$ 5.50 Thursday Continental Breakfast $
NOTE:
Mini -Conference
registration DOES
NOTINCLUDE
THURSDAY
BANQUET
City contact Daytime phone #
a.c.
M-;
I. General Information
Every delegate, guest, speaker, me-
dia representative, and other attend- i
ees MUST REGISTER with this form.
Complete the form and return it along
with full payment of appropriate con-
ference registration fees to address
below.
NOTE: No registration will be proc-
essed without payment in full, or with-
out an accompanying city voucher or
purchase order.
If. Registration Deadlines
May 12, 1995: Final postmark dead-
line for Early Registration.
May 26, 1995: Final postmark dead-
line for Advance Registration.
III. Conference Registration
Cancellation Policy
All requests for cancellation must be
in writing, postmarked by May 31,
1995, and are subject to a $30 can-
cellation fee. All registration
changes must be In writing.
IV. Special Needs
If you are disabled and require spe-
cial services or transportation, or if
you have special dietary needs,
please attach a written description to
this registration form.
V. Registration Confirmation
Pre -registrants will receive a registra-
tion confirmation to be presented at
the ADVANCE REGISTRATION
desk.
VI. Registration Information
For more information contact: Cathy
Dovidio (612) 490-5600.
Make check payable and return with
form to:
Finance Department --AC
League of Minnesota Cities
3490 Lexington Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55126.
1995 LIC Annual Conference Housing
Important Instructions
Rooms will be reserved on a first-
come, first-served basis. The earlier
you make your reservations, the
better the chance you will have of
getting your first choice hotel. The
hotels will hold the room block until
May 23, 1995.
A deposit equal to one night's lodging
per room must accompany this
housing form.
CREDIT CARD PREFERRED
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE
DULUTH CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU.
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF YOUR
RESERVATION FROM THE
ASSIGNED HOTEL.
ALL CHANGES IN RESERVA'f IONS
OR CANCELLATIONS MUST BE
MADE THROUGH THE HOUSING
BUREAU IN WRITING.
(please print or type)
City or
Housing information
DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD
$63 city side
$72 lakeside
$55.80
$65 $65
$75 $75
$70 $78
Park Inn....................................$68 $68 $68
250 Canal Park Drive
Radisson Hotel Duluth ...
505 West Superior Street
Select Inn ........................
200 South 27th Street
Super 8 Motel ..................
4100 West Superior Street
kloyageur Lakewalk ........
333 Fast Superior Street
$65
$75
$86
$68
$68 $72
$30 $48 $53 $58
...... $42.30 $51.30
....... $50 $55
NOT The Iioliday Inn Duluth is the headquarters hotel.
Hou stng Reservation
1l1Mr
City: _ __ State: _ Zip: _
Arrival Date:Arrival Tin7,,e:_- _ Departure Date: _
Hotel Preference
First: ____Second: Third _
Special Requirements: Smoking: _ No _'Yes
Names of All Occupants:_____.__ _
_Enclosed is a deposit equa! to one night's lodging per
room. check credit card
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
DULUTH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Send to:
League of Minnesota Cities
Housing Bureau
Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau
100 Lake Place Drive
Duluth, MN 55802-2326
Attn: Carrie Donovan
Credit Card Preferred
Credit Card Company.
Card Number
Expiration Date
The LMC Housing Bureau is authorized to use the above card
to guarantee my hotel reservations reserved by me. I under-
stand that one night's room will be billed through this card if I fail
to show up for my assigned housing on the confirmed date,
unless I have cancelled my reservations with the hotel prior to
6:00 p.m. on the day of arrival.
Cardholder signature
Date
Retain a copy of this form for your records.
If you do not receive a confirmation from the hotel within three weeks, contact Carrie Donovan (218) 722-4011.
Special Housing Request:
�� If you have special needs, please attach a Rri±ten description to this housing form, e.g. wheelchair accessible room, etc.
SINGLE
Comfort Suites .........................$63
408 Canal Park Drive
$72
Comfort Inn ..............................$55.80
3900 West Superior Street
Edgewater Motels....................$59
2400 London Road
Edgewater Atrium Building ....$69
2400 London Road
Holiday Inn Duluth...................$70
200 West First Street
DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD
$63 city side
$72 lakeside
$55.80
$65 $65
$75 $75
$70 $78
Park Inn....................................$68 $68 $68
250 Canal Park Drive
Radisson Hotel Duluth ...
505 West Superior Street
Select Inn ........................
200 South 27th Street
Super 8 Motel ..................
4100 West Superior Street
kloyageur Lakewalk ........
333 Fast Superior Street
$65
$75
$86
$68
$68 $72
$30 $48 $53 $58
...... $42.30 $51.30
....... $50 $55
NOT The Iioliday Inn Duluth is the headquarters hotel.
Hou stng Reservation
1l1Mr
City: _ __ State: _ Zip: _
Arrival Date:Arrival Tin7,,e:_- _ Departure Date: _
Hotel Preference
First: ____Second: Third _
Special Requirements: Smoking: _ No _'Yes
Names of All Occupants:_____.__ _
_Enclosed is a deposit equa! to one night's lodging per
room. check credit card
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
DULUTH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Send to:
League of Minnesota Cities
Housing Bureau
Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau
100 Lake Place Drive
Duluth, MN 55802-2326
Attn: Carrie Donovan
Credit Card Preferred
Credit Card Company.
Card Number
Expiration Date
The LMC Housing Bureau is authorized to use the above card
to guarantee my hotel reservations reserved by me. I under-
stand that one night's room will be billed through this card if I fail
to show up for my assigned housing on the confirmed date,
unless I have cancelled my reservations with the hotel prior to
6:00 p.m. on the day of arrival.
Cardholder signature
Date
Retain a copy of this form for your records.
If you do not receive a confirmation from the hotel within three weeks, contact Carrie Donovan (218) 722-4011.
Special Housing Request:
�� If you have special needs, please attach a Rri±ten description to this housing form, e.g. wheelchair accessible room, etc.
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ANNIVERSARY
1920.1995
Wayzata/Plymouth Area League of Women Voters
Invites members and guests to our
May 6, 1995 (Sat.), 9:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.
Mulligan's Bar and Grille, side lounge
j 3005 Harbor Ln., Plymouth
(Hwys 55 & 494)
;Speaker: Congressman Jim Ramstad, District 3
His perspective on the first 100 days of Congress and as a
first year member of the Ways and Means Committee
9:45 Registration
10:00 Business Meeting
10:30 Congressman Ramstad
11:15 Meeting continued
11:45 Lunch
12:45 Adjourn
Reservation Form
Your Name Phone #
Guests Name
Meal Choices (indicate number of each)
Mandarin Chicken Salad - romaine lettuce tossed with marinated chicken strips,
water chestnuts, and mandarin oranges
Fresh Fruit Plate - with low fat raspberry yogurt and muffin
Quiche Florentine - with fresh fruit cup
Grilled Reuben - comed beef with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and french fries
Please mail form and a check for $12 per person (includes lunch beverage tax and
gratuity) to:
Paula Pursley (phone, 559-1868) Reservation deadline
2790 Evergreen Lane N. May 3, 1995
Plymouth, MN 55441
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METRO MEETINGS- : ty.
A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its a "
ry and standing " _ L
committees, and three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metrop-b 'tan`Paiks.-and,--o
Open Space Commission, and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times an`agenda�
occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting
information is also available on the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 and by computer modem, through
the Twin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400.
DATE: April 14, 1995
WEEK OF: April 17 - April 21, 1995
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Transportation Committee - Monday, April 17, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider.
bid for air conditioning equipment at Ruter garage; amendment to Transportation Accessibility
Advisory Committee bylaws; Maple Grove transit capital request; setting public hearing dates for
Metro Mobility service reduction, fare increases and social fare adjustments; setting of public
hearing dates on MCTO service reduction; transit system redesign project update; Flying Cloud
airport mediation update; and other business.
Public Hearing on MCTO 1995 Transit Capital Budget - Monday, April 17, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, April 19, 8 a.m., Sheraton Park
Place, Dover Restaurant, 1500 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park.
Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, April 19, 2 'p.m., Chambers. The board will
consider. amendment to 1995-97 transportation improvement program (bus purchase); regional
project solicitation; overview of the draft transportation development guide chapter/policy plan;
Mn/DOT metropolitan district system plan; and other business.
Information Meeting on Preparing and Approving the 1996-98 Transportation Improvement
Program - Wednesday, April 19, 2:10 p.m, Chambers. (part of the Transportation Advisory Board
Meeting)
Public Hearing on Amendments to Transportation Policy Plan - Thursday, April 20, 2:30 p.m.;
and continued at 530 p.m., Chambers.
Finance Committee - Thursday, April 20, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider. 1994
performance evaluation report; purchasing replacement vehicles utilizing state or county contracts;
delegation of authority to regional administrator; delegation of settlement authority to regional
administrator; delegation of settlement authority to council staff who are not attorneys to
represent the Council in conciliation and small claims courts; approval of bond sale; at 5 p.m.,
discussion of labor negotiations (this portion of the meeting will be closed to the public pursuant
to Mn. Statutes 471.705, subdivision la, as amended by 1994 Mn. Laws chapter 618, article 1 sect.
39); at 6 p.m., meeting will be reopened for approval of labor agreement between Transit
Operations and Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 192.
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Chau's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Friday, April 21, 8 a.m., Sheraton Midway,
Bigelow's, I-94 at Hamline, St. Paul.
April Brown Bag Lunch Meeting on: growth and cost issues and the MUSA line, Blair Tremere,
mayor of Golden Valley, Tom Salkowski, Wright county planning director - Friday, April 21, 1130
a.m., Room 2A.
(TENTATIVE)
Legislative Coordinating Committee - Friday, April 21, Noon, Room IA.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF APRIL 24 THROUGH APRIL 28, 1995
Community Development Committee - Monday, April 24, Noon, Room IA.
Public Hearing On Regional Recreation Open Space Capital Improvement Program for Calendar
Years 1996-2005 - Monday, April 24, Noon, Room IA.
Blue Ribbon Task Force on Blueprint Handbook - Monday, April 24, 2 p.m., Room IA
Environment Committee - Tuesday, April 25, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Housing Redevelopment and Authority Advisory Committee - Wednesday, April 26, 930 a.m.,
Room IA.
Executive Committee - Thursday, April 27, 8 a.m., Benjamin's Restaurant, Kelly Inn, I-94 and
Marion, St, Paul.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, April 27, 4 p.m., Chambers.
UENTATIVE)
Committee of the Whole - Thursday, April 27, immediately following the Council meeting, Room
IA.
(TENTATIVE)
Legislative Coordinating Committee - Friday, April 28, Noon, Room IA.
The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting
times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call
291-6447, (TDD 291-0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for news of Council
actions and coming meetin6s.
METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMSSION
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission - Tuesday, April 18, 4 p.m., Chambers.
The Commission will consider: Legislative update on parks issues; update on trail planning;
update on Nininger comprehensive plan amendment on Spring Lake Park Reserve; 1995
conference attendance; options for summer tours; and other business.
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230
E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. Meeting times and agenda may occasionally be changed. To
verify meeting schedules or agenda items, call 291-6363.
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METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACII1'IES CONIlVIISSION
Concessions/Marketing Committee - Tuesday, April 18, 2 p.m., Commission office.
Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission - Wednesday, April 19, 9 a.m., Commission office.
Tentative agenda: appreciation of service award to Tammy Rider, tour coordinator; 1995 hiring
fair; discussion of open-air stadium; speakers bureau; and other business.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis,
MN 55415. All meetings are held in the Commission office conference room, unless noted
otherwise. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting
information, please call Lori Peltier, 335-3310.
METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COAUMSSION
Metropolitan Airports Commission - Monday, April 17, 1 p.m., Room 303 West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal Bldg. The Commission will consider. recommendation on airport leases:
runway 4/22 extension; 1994 economic impact study; Northwest Airlines collateral substitution;
new airport comprehensive plan alternative environmental document; new airport configuration;
April ADNE levels; contracts on the following items: 1993 airfield signage, HHH terminal
flooring replacement, HHH terminal econolot modifications, Federal Express utilities relocation,
1994 miscellaneous construction, Part 150 sound insulation program,' electrical distribution center,
energy management center boiler addition, parking structure rehabilitation, and Mt. Calvary
school sound abatement; acceptance of grant offers, upcoming construction bids; ground
transportation/parking consultant; capital improvement project adjustments, reliever airports
philosophy, storm water management permit; school sound insulation program; airline service for
KLM; lottery booth; bids for new press sheetmetal brake; landscaping contract; 1994 audit;
financial statements; federal financial assistance audit; and 1995 affirmative action plan.
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN
55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726-8186.
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7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION
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DATE: APRIL 20, 1995
TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG,"DATA CONTROL/INSPECTION
CLERK
SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES
APRIL 13, 1995 THROUGH APRIL 19, 1995
Permit #65467 was issued to Consulting Management Construction for construction of
a new building at 9905 45th Avenue North (footing and foundation only), valuation
$81,000.00.
PERMITLIST LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED
04/20/95 AGING DAYS
FROM 04/13/95 TO 04/19/95
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PIN NUMBER CLASS OF WORK DATE PERMIT #
APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED ERMT.TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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13 118 22 12 0007
CONSULTING MGMNT CONSTR
9905 45TH AVE N
0005278
17 118 22 13 0043
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES
4200 BLACK OAKS LA N
0001968
LUNDGREN BROS CONST
3500 LAWNDALE LA N
0001413
14 118 22 23 0029
BERGERON CUSTOM HOMES
12505 42ND PL N
0006906
14 118 22 13 0084
JAY T & DAWN M SWANSON
11440 42ND AVE N
0006906
10 118 22 43 0041
MICHAEL & JULIE ACHTERKIRCH
4645 UNDERWOOD LA N
0006906
29 118 22 41 0042
MEYER, LOUISE
1730 WESTON LA N
0006906
NEW CONST
LOT BLK COMMERCIAL
3 1 DEKOCO
04/14/95 65467
BUILDING
$81,000.00 $16,904.60
NEW CONST 04/17/95 65829
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
1 16 WESTBRANCH
$101,134.00 $2,967.29
NEW CONST 04/17/95 65835
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
2 1 HEATHER RUN 3RD
$142,508.00 $3,224.75
NEW CONST 04/14/95 65836
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
5 5 SWAN LK SOUTH
$118,404.00 $3,074.10
ADDITION 04/14/95 65869
LOT BLK .SFD BUILDING
11 2 FORSTER PRESERVE
$2,640.00 $90.42
ALTERATION 04/18/95 65870
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
8 1 CURTIS LK 2ND
$15,000.00 $274.80
REPAIR 04/13/95 65873
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
3 1 CHELSEA WOODS 4TH
$1,478.00 $58.49
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
April 13, 1995
Page 16
Present; Chair Anderson, Commissioners Bildsoe, Fiemann, Johnson, Priebe, Wahl and
Willegalle; staff Anderson, Bisek, Blank and Pederson
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the April meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Fiemann and seconded by Commissioner Willegalle to
approve the minutes of the March meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary Bisek introduced Cindy Anderson and stated that Cindy had recently received
the Minnesota Aquatic Excellence award from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks
Association and the Minnesota Association for Health, Phy. Ed., Recreation and Dance.
The award was presented to Cindy during the annual Minnesota State Aquatics
Conference. Cindy then stated that she was a recreation supervisor and that her areas of
responsibility included supervising a variety of programs including beaches, pools,
adaptive recreation, daycamps, school release day programs, special events like the Goblin
Walk, youth and adult ski trips, swimming lessons during the summer, and soccer in the
fall. She stated that she hires, trains and evaluates approximately 45 staff throughout the
summer months and supervises over 180 volunteer soccer coaches in the fall.
Some new programs that began last year under Cindy's leadership include Family Day at
Medicine East Beach on Sundays during the summer, a Junior Lifeguard Program which
runs three days a week during the summer at Parkers Lake and Lifeguard Training. The
Junior Lifeguard program is for kids age 12-15 and teaches them about lifeguarding. It
prepares them to go on to Lifeguard Training, which they can do at age 15. Kids who
successfully complete Lifeguard Training are often hired by the City for lifeguarding at our
beaches and pools. Cindy indicated that Plymouth's lifeguards go through a very rigorous
and thorough training process before they are ever hired. They generally complete at least
60 hours of training prior to their first day on the job.
Mary announced that the adult summer softball season begins Friday, April 21, and that
registration is down this year.
The summer activities brochure was mailed out in early April and some of the summer
programs are already full, after only one week of registration. Credit card registration is
PRAC Minutes/April 1995
Page 17
on the increase, especially those faxed in. Many residents are taking advantage of that
opportunity.
Special events coming up include Planting Plymouth's Entryways on Saturday, May 6, for
which volunteers are being sought; the Plymouth Historical Society's annual plant sale on
Saturday, May 13, at Parkers Lake Park. That event is being co-sponsored by the City
and will feature master gardeners who will be on hand to answer all your gardening
questions. The third event in May is Arbor Day, scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, at
Plymouth Creek Elementary School. Volunteers are also needed at this event.
Mary stated that staff will soon begin working on `96 budgets and asked PRAC for ideas
they might have on any new programs.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Council approved the park enhancements as recommended by PRAC last month, including
the sand volleyball courts and batting cages at Parkers Lake, and the paving of the hockey
rink at Plymouth Creek.
b. Council approved three neighborhood park playground improvements at Mission Hills,
Timber Shores and Schmidt Lake. These projects should be substantially completed by
mid-June. Heather Ponds Park will also be finished this summer.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Private swimming pool update. Classic Lake Aquatics is still anticipating the results of the
feasibility study by sometime in May and will likely attend the PRAC meeting in June.
b. West Medicine Lake Park update. Director Blank stated that all the necessary permits to
proceed with the park have been requested. The tree clearing process is almost finished,
and the construction of the road is scheduled to begin sometime in August. Director
Blank indicated that it was necessary to secure easements from a few property owners for
various park purposes and that they were all willing to cooperate.
Unique open spaces update on May 23 bond referendum. Director Blank discussed the
bond referendum scheduled for May 23. He explained that Marlin Sjaarda of the Open
Space Committee and Ginny Black of the Planning Commission are co-chairing a Vote
Yes Committee. They held one meeting already and have another scheduled for April 17.
Director Blank stated that the City is in the negotiating stage with all of the affected
property owners.
d. Playfield/highschool update. Director Blank explained that the highschool project is on
the agenda of the Metropolitan Council for an amendment to the MUSA and the Land Use
Guide Plan. There was some concern that the highschool project might be stopped by
legislation that was introduced to prohibit any MUSA extensions. Apparently the bill was
dropped and this is no longer a concern.
PRAC Minutes/April 1995
Page 18
Commissioner Wahl commented that he had been contacted by a representative from the
Plymouth/Wayzata Girls Softball Association who had concerns about the new highschool
athletic facilities not including a field that would accommodate girls softball. Director
Blank responded that the City Council agreed to move forward with the playfield portion
of the highschool project based on the understanding that our adult softball leagues would
be moved from Zachary Playfield to the new playfield, therefore, the fields were designed
for adults and are regulation size. As an alternative, Director Blank thought it might be
possible to redesign a field at the old highschool site to meet the needs of girls' softball.
Another solution would be to purchase a portable fence that could be set up whenever the
girls are using the field. Commissioner Johnson wondered if the Girls Softball Association
could force the issue by using Title 9 as leverage. Director Blank didn't think that was too
likely, since the girls are not being denied a place to play. He commented that the
Armstrong Highschool girls softball teams use Zachary fields and have never complained
that the fields are too large for them. Commissioner Wahl asked if it would be okay for
PRAC to make a recommendation that a girls softball field be included at the new
highschool? Director Blank said it was all right to do that. Commissioner Fiemann asked
if a recommendation to purchase a portable fence was also worth considering? Director
Blank said that would be okay, too.
e. Study of youth sports facilities update. Director Blank indicated that the youth sports task
force has had one meeting so far and will be conducting interviews with members of the
various athletic associations in the coming weeks to hear their concerns and needs. Seven
groups will make presentations on April 19 and seven more will be heard from on April
27.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Set date for annual park tour. Several dates were discussed and Wednesday, May 17, was
finally settled on. The park tour will get underway at 4 p.m. Planning Commissioners and
Councilmembers will be invited along with other City staff. Supper will be served on the
bus.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
There was no Commission presentation.
STAFF COMMUNICATION
Director Blank stated that the Council has been meeting with South Shore Drive residents
regarding the issue of a trail over there. There has been some discussion of closing the road
from both ends at the bridge that crosses Bassett's Creek. The City of Medicine Lake is
against that idea, and Director Blank said it would create more traffic on South Shore Drive
past the South Shore Park.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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CITY OF
April 18, 1995 PLYMOUTH+
R. D. Taylor
4640 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. Taylor,
Thank you for your recent letter to Mayor Tierney regarding your inquiry on special
assessments for sewer and water improvements, consideration for deferral of the
assessments, and a Green Acres application for your property. Mayor Tierney has
asked City staff to respond to your questions. Fred Moore, Public Works Director,
will respond to your questions concerning the sewer and water assessments. Dale
Hahn, Finance Director, will address your questions on the assessment deferral and
Green Acres application. You can expect a response from them by April 25.
Thanks again for your letter. Please give me a call on 550-5013 if you have not
received responses by April 25.
Sincerely,
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
Dale Hahn, Finance Director
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Steve Meyer
Meyer Investment Inc.
7841 Wayzata Blvd., #102
Minneapolis, MN 55426
Dear Mr. Meyer,
Thank you for your recent letter to Mayor Tierney regarding a tree removal assessment
for property you own at 1935 Kilmer Lane. Mayor Tierney has asked Eric Blank,
Director of Parks and Recreation, to respond to your letter. You can expect a response
from Mr. Blank by April 25.
Thanks again for your letter. Please give me a call on 550-5013 if you have not
received a response by April 25.
Sincerely,
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
cc: Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation
C/R file
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7841 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 102
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426
612-545-7520
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City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Your Honor:
I am the unrecorded owner of a vacant lot at 1935 Kilmer Lane in Plymouth. I own a home and another
rental property in the City of Plymouth.
I recently received a tax statement for my vacant lot on Kilmer Lane and noticed that I am being charged a
special assessment in the amount of $1,664.06. I found out the assessment is for cutting down one or two
trees on the boulevard that fronts my lot.
I am very disturbed at the fact the job was not put up for bid by several contractors and that the City while
not looking out for the owner by getting it done at a fair price, charged a 25% Administrative Fee.
The charge for cutting down the tree by Coolen Bros. is $1,331.25, the Cities fee is $332.81 and the special
assessment with interest comes to $1,904.00.
I understand the Cities frustration in not getting a hold of a non -recorded owner and having to order the job
done, but I do not feel the City protected the owner from getting ripped off by the tree company. This size
tree can be removed for under $300.00, and then you charge a $332 Administrative Fee!
Something must be done about how this was handled! If there is anything I can do to reduce this cost,
please let me know.
Sincerely,
Steve ever
INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE, CONTRACT FOR DEED INVESTMENT, MANAGEMENT
MEYER INVESTMENT INC.
7841 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 102
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426
612-545-7520
DATE: April 7, 1995
TO: Lara Carlson
612-550-7480 (fax)
FROM: Steve Meyer
612-545-7520
RE: Tree removal at
1935 Kilmer Lane
Lara, I believe that the Forestry Department made a mistake by:
1. Handling the job the way they did. They did not get bids and they let the contractor charge
whatever he wanted.
2. Billing the parcel for the -cost of removing the tree. As you will see on the Survey I have
attached, the trees are on the 29' boulevard that is either owned by the City or the Highway
Department.
I do not believe the tree removal should have been billed to this parcel. There was a house and garage on
the property at the time, but they were behind the trees and there was no fence. Have you been able to find
the invoice?
I am sure the trees were within the 29' boulevard! Can you please check with Forestry to find out who pays
for the removal of boulevard trees and then let me know when we can get a copy of the bill.
Sincerely,
Ix _-
Steve Meyer
INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE, CONTRACT FOR DEED INVESTMENT, MANAGEMENT
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Proposed building Informallon must be checked with approved building
plan before excavation and construction.
The only easements shown we from plats of record of inlonnatlon provided by
Client.
WO haretry cattily that this Is a true mid eorreal representation of a survey of the
boundaries of the above descilbed land aid the location of oil buildings and vis-
Ible encroechmenta, if any, from of on said Imid. 91�ned
Surveyed by us this_ 9th day of NavrrnhAr 19.93 -
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Hennepin County, ilirin. —.
Proposed building Informallon must be checked with approved building
plan before excavation and construction.
The only easements shown we from plats of record of inlonnatlon provided by
Client.
WO haretry cattily that this Is a true mid eorreal representation of a survey of the
boundaries of the above descilbed land aid the location of oil buildings and vis-
Ible encroechmenta, if any, from of on said Imid. 91�ned
Surveyed by us this_ 9th day of NavrrnhAr 19.93 -
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
1282 LAPERRE, TIMOTHY
1801:10 I STI -I - AVE N
PLYMOUTH, MN 55,447
CHARGE FOR FORCE TREE REMOVAL AT 1935 KILMER
P I N#25-1 1 8-.22-14-0037
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
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TOTAL INVOICE DUE IN 30 DAYS.
101 1664.06
THANK YOU!
SECOND NOTICE -PAST DUE
INVOICE NO:
7477
DATE:
10/22/93
IN 10/04/93.1
1331.25
332.{1
TOTAL
AMOUNT DUE ,
PAYABLE CHECKS THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
IF QUESTIONS CALL: 550-5100
Tim La Perre
18000 18th Avenue North
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
FORCE CUT -TIM LA PERRE
Property I. D.
25-118-22-14-0037
1935 Kilmer Lane North
Plymouth, MN.
On August 4, 1993 Lara Carlson, Forestry Aide, marked a diseased elm tree
(#321-323A).
Two of these trees were marked for removal by John Payne, Forestry Aide,
August 26, 1992. Certified letters were sent to Stephan Walker on August 26
and October 6, with no response. On October 6, an informational letter was
also sent to Tim La Perre. On October 13th a letter was sent regular mail to
Bryan'Reitzner. No response was ever heard from any of the parties and no
action was taken.
Lara Carlson posted the property August 5, 1993. Tim La Perre called in
response to the posting and said that if he could get an extension, the trees
would be removed by October 1st.
On October 4, the tree was still standing and no response had been heard. A
force cut was issued to the City contractors, the Coolen Brothers Tree
Service. The Coolen's removed the tree for $1,331.25. The City
Administrative Fee (25%) of $332.81 was added for a total of $1,664.06.
04-05-1995 17:51
P. 01
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
To: Scott Meyer
Company:
Phone: 545-6179
Fax: 545-7520
From: Lara Carlson
Company: City of Plymouth
Phone: 550-7465
Fax: 550-7480
Date: 04/05/95
Pages Including this
cover page: 3
comments: I have not been able to find the original Invoice
In Paul Suck, the Foresters files. I spoke with the contractor,
Joe Coolen. Joe Coolen also told me that he did not keep old
Invoices on file. Joe relayed that there were two garages,
overhead wires, and a fence that would Increase the cost of
removal. I am sending the memo and billing statement that wall
submited to the Finance Department. I will ask maul Buck
tomorrow If he can find a copy of the invoice, and will send
results. If you have further questions, give me a call.
P.03
REQUEST FOR 1NvulL L
SUBMIT TO FINANCE DEPARTMENT _\
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
DATE
"A" FILE NO.:
BLDG. PERMIT NO.: -
NAME OF FIRM �M La p�•
OR PERSON � Q %�j'tF.� AVE hi
TO BE INVOICED: PLvmou7U, MN-5sL4Ll-7
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SPECIALS CURRENT YEAR P1C,F 1 NEXT
TNQUiRY CODE 1.03 '. OPERTY ID 25 118 22 14 0037 PSC C
C;CH DST 281 WTRSHD 0 SWR DST 01 I PROD 0 MUNIC 40 PLAT 44320 PARCEL 691.0
13GN RMN INT'
LEVY PROD YR YRS ROTI.: CURRENT INT TOT ASSMT ANN PRIM AMT REMAIN
03677 68 1 6.000 4.16 1,005.07 34.66 34.59
SAN SEIJ 66A 1.
1309.. 95 0 8.000 221.87 1,664.06 1,664.06 .00
1993 TREES -.ROLL h
1-9:218 95 0 8.000 7.47 80.00 OV00 00 .00
1994 WEED •- ROLL 1
1:32.21 95 0 B.000 6 .78 72.61 72.61 .00
1994 DEL.T.NQ UTILITIES
TOTAL. 34.59
THtS DOCUMENT IS A TRU
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COPY GF THE ORIGINAL I FORMATION
ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE. .
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TAYER VICES ANAGER
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Ms. Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn 55447
Dear Ms. Lueckert,
This letter is in regard to your comments in the Star -Tribune
Saturday, April 151 1995, regarding the train noise story in Coon Rapids.
The trains still blow their whistle between the hours of 10:00 P M
and 7:00 A.M. in Plymouth, but I finally stopped calling to complain ^ ^
(The last incident was 3:30 A.M. on March 22nd.) It became obvious ^
to me, and probably other citizens, that Barb Cox and the city attorney
were unwilling to tackle the Soo Line for breaking the law. How much
in fines has the city collected?
When
the hearings were conducted
regarding the train noise in
Plymouth,
it was my understanding the
city
was going to find money
to put crossing
arms at the Pineview
Lane crossing.
Apparently
since the
"complaints have all but ceased,
the city has chosen to
ignore that
commitment that was made
to the
residents.
Pit: Mayor Joy Tierney
;W al y,
Stan Stevens
12335 53rd Ave N.
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First quarter. 1995, report for residentscity staff or businesses in Plymouth
I . Landlord/tenant Housing Court, mediated with signed agreement
2, Juvenile theft, Operation de Novo referral (ODN), mediated with signed
agreement
3 Juvenile malicious mischief, FPD referral, mediated with signed agreement
4. Neighbor, Plymouth City Council member referral other party declined
5. Business/consumer. Conciliation Court referral, other party never responded
6. Juvenile vandalism, ODIV referral, mediated with signed agreement
'. Juvenile theft, ODN referral, mediated with signed agreement
S . Juvenile intra -family: PPD referral, initiating party declined
9, Landlord"tenant, Housing Court, mediated with signed agreement
Our Annual Meeting will be May ISth. 6 - 8 p.m. at Eden Prairie Pity Center.
Desyl Peterson. Minnetonka City Attorney, will be the speaker. Our Annual Report
should be ready by then.
Enclosed is a reprint of a recent Star/Tribune article on Housing CA.iurt which
features one of our mediators and our Center.
We mould be glad to make presentations to the Plymouth police or local
community organizations to increase awareness and usage of our ser%rices, Please call
I's with your suggestions.
Thank you again for your interest and support!
Sin cerely;
Susan A Nelson
Executive Director
enclosure
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- ousin courts handle rental
disputes
Specialized referees provide quick and consistent resolution
By Jim Buchta/Staff Writer
In Hennepin and Ramseycounties, there's a t
place where stereotypes of cash -hoarding
slumlords and freeloading tenants fall flat on
lace. It's caped housing court, and it of-
theirlers a glimpse of what's wrong —and
sometimes right—with rental housing in !
mese counties. -x
Established by the State Legislature in 1 gag,
the housing courts—only Hennepin and
a 7amsey counties have them — are where
rental -housing disputes are settled with the
guidance of a team including a hearing offi-
cer, an assigned hurt referee and some-
times a court-appointed mediator. While
nousing courts in both counties have
Evolved since they were established• both
appear to be operating smoothly.
-when I first went over there [to housing
court) I discovered it isn't as monolithic as
many think it is," said former Hennepin
,Ounty housing court referee, Thomas
-faeg.
-You've got ma and pa owners, owners of
three or four units• the ones making a living
gin of (I, and owners of the big complexes.
On the other hand, you have renters who
are barely making it. ones on Section 8 and
-vies from inner -ring suburbs ... it was
quite remarkable and a challenge to find out
-no these people are. -
fou I mediators aim to help
parties settle own dis Butes
By Jlm BuchtalS1aff Writer 77 Campbell said that most mediations take 10
to 15 minutes and on a busy day he will do
ownteets like Jim Campbell are at the six to eight. Both parties must agree to me-
rean of what makes housing courts work diation. `Part of my job is to see that there's
not an imbalance of power.'
-ampbetl !s a f=irst Bank System retiree
n a
in
Sue
-oma +olluenteereniediator forumo a than housing ree urban Mediation Cent ive director
nonprofit group
ears. that recruits, schedules and trains media.
tors, including Campbell, said that'them's
a great deal of interest in mediation by peo-
pie who want to be a mediator, but so far
the general public is not clamoring at our
door when they have a dispute." She added
that `it's a fast-growing service that pro-
vides what justice is all about: empowering
people to make decisions about their own
lives.'
-i really feel good about allowing people to
resolve their own disputes rather than hav- West Suburban has trained about 60 volun-
:ng a solution imposed upon them." he said teers so they're capable of conducting a
')• his role as a mediator.."Theoretically, it's. , mediation sassing no matter whatthe iueom-wm.-coLnIn mposesortiorisarewfn - -------------- --
I
-' MEDIATORS continued on page 5 1 a dispute�t
-i 'in a guy withtime on my hands,' he said.
! was looking for something I could feel
,.mod about'
'!e also is a volunteer at Fairview Southdale .
"ospital, the Small Business Association's
SCORE program and as an English tutor.
Both county housing courts oea! comer
wah rental -property disputes. includ;nq ur
lawful detainer actions — commonly kr!ow•-
as evictions — filed by landlords. If decide^
in favor of the landlord, a writ of restitution is
issued. which orders that a tenant be pnvc,
cally removed from a property.
A common complaint is a tenant-remedre•
action in whicn a tenant COhiprains trgc t:
rental property is in dismoav or violatM
health, fire or nousinq cones. These case•
often result in reduCee or abateo cr?t Sr!,.
tions where landlords are louno to tele negr
gent or to have violated a budding cooe air
handled by seninq up a ren! escrow ac•
count with the county. to whrcn tenants Da
their rent.
In both counties. evictions maKe uo In- a:,
of complaints. but they Can cleat win an
action intended to reCovP.r real properi';
Actions to recover rent owed is nandr.:,u v
conciliation court.
Balancing the ngnts of landtoros ane it -
ants is pan of the cnalienge to, nous;!a
court staffers. Aonlying those brolec!,h,
an environment mat reou;res some ievr• -
diplomacy in a sometimes hostile enviro,.
ment can be a delicate balancing ac:
"Customer service can't always be a Cad:
Jac.* said Hennepin County district court s: r
pervisor Sheila Smith. -We can give cu.,
tomer service. but i1 has to be lair to every.
body."
Hennepin County processes 53 percent o . '
all eviction cases in Minnesota.
Generally, however, both courts seem to ne
accomplishing their goals. Jack Horner, lei,
byist and general Counsel for the Minneso :: .
Multi Housing Association (MHA). said. '•
tit think that our members would be quite
pleased with the way it works. and I thin:
the tenants groups would say the same
thing."
Horner said the housing court system's
greatest flaw is the the high fee to file for ar
iofynteer medistbr trim Campbell, t!� ter, discusser
Waage and tervirit Linda Richey. ' •
rousing court actions generally begin after
-t complaint is filed — either by the landlord
cx the renter
�
— and written notice of the fil.
1! g is sent to the defendant indicating when
/ - • _
the case will be heard. On that day, before
the hearing begins, all litigants appear be.
fore a hearing officer• who can decide cases
of nonpayment of rentor those in which the'
defendant doesn't show up. Other cases
'Staff Photos by Jeff Wheeler
are referred to the referee. The hearing offi
ceralso can suggestthat
a mediator be
used to settle the dispute before the referee "
hears
Unda Gallant, Hennepin County Housing Court refereeslded tit a earing abo
'repairs for an apartment complex whose ownership has
the case. ff the referee decides that a
changed W^;
n:at is necessary, ft can be scheduled for
,,,at day or another day. The losing party
each of whom may have handled cases dif- Her office hears from:?0 to d0 eviction cases
ferenUy.
may be ordered to pay all court costs.
- a day, three days a week. `..The forms and rut
creation of housing court, cases
were
ings are very consistent, the landlords know
'I've been here since the beginning and now what to expect and we have a lot of tenants
we have a lot more consistency," said Mindy
hoar
were heardbyiieveraldistrict court judges,
that know what to expect too," she said.
Aurich, a housing clerk in Ram se County.« ,
Y
fou I mediators aim to help
parties settle own dis Butes
By Jlm BuchtalS1aff Writer 77 Campbell said that most mediations take 10
to 15 minutes and on a busy day he will do
ownteets like Jim Campbell are at the six to eight. Both parties must agree to me-
rean of what makes housing courts work diation. `Part of my job is to see that there's
not an imbalance of power.'
-ampbetl !s a f=irst Bank System retiree
n a
in
Sue
-oma +olluenteereniediator forumo a than housing ree urban Mediation Cent ive director
nonprofit group
ears. that recruits, schedules and trains media.
tors, including Campbell, said that'them's
a great deal of interest in mediation by peo-
pie who want to be a mediator, but so far
the general public is not clamoring at our
door when they have a dispute." She added
that `it's a fast-growing service that pro-
vides what justice is all about: empowering
people to make decisions about their own
lives.'
-i really feel good about allowing people to
resolve their own disputes rather than hav- West Suburban has trained about 60 volun-
:ng a solution imposed upon them." he said teers so they're capable of conducting a
')• his role as a mediator.."Theoretically, it's. , mediation sassing no matter whatthe iueom-wm.-coLnIn mposesortiorisarewfn - -------------- --
I
-' MEDIATORS continued on page 5 1 a dispute�t
-i 'in a guy withtime on my hands,' he said.
! was looking for something I could feel
,.mod about'
'!e also is a volunteer at Fairview Southdale .
"ospital, the Small Business Association's
SCORE program and as an English tutor.
Both county housing courts oea! comer
wah rental -property disputes. includ;nq ur
lawful detainer actions — commonly kr!ow•-
as evictions — filed by landlords. If decide^
in favor of the landlord, a writ of restitution is
issued. which orders that a tenant be pnvc,
cally removed from a property.
A common complaint is a tenant-remedre•
action in whicn a tenant COhiprains trgc t:
rental property is in dismoav or violatM
health, fire or nousinq cones. These case•
often result in reduCee or abateo cr?t Sr!,.
tions where landlords are louno to tele negr
gent or to have violated a budding cooe air
handled by seninq up a ren! escrow ac•
count with the county. to whrcn tenants Da
their rent.
In both counties. evictions maKe uo In- a:,
of complaints. but they Can cleat win an
action intended to reCovP.r real properi';
Actions to recover rent owed is nandr.:,u v
conciliation court.
Balancing the ngnts of landtoros ane it -
ants is pan of the cnalienge to, nous;!a
court staffers. Aonlying those brolec!,h,
an environment mat reou;res some ievr• -
diplomacy in a sometimes hostile enviro,.
ment can be a delicate balancing ac:
"Customer service can't always be a Cad:
Jac.* said Hennepin County district court s: r
pervisor Sheila Smith. -We can give cu.,
tomer service. but i1 has to be lair to every.
body."
Hennepin County processes 53 percent o . '
all eviction cases in Minnesota.
Generally, however, both courts seem to ne
accomplishing their goals. Jack Horner, lei,
byist and general Counsel for the Minneso :: .
Multi Housing Association (MHA). said. '•
tit think that our members would be quite
pleased with the way it works. and I thin:
the tenants groups would say the same
thing."
Horner said the housing court system's
greatest flaw is the the high fee to file for ar
iofynteer medistbr trim Campbell, t!� ter, discusser
Waage and tervirit Linda Richey. ' •
11/1995
L*gal terms, information
Glossary - -legal terms
Unlawful detalner.With proper notice, landlords can end a month-to-month tenancy
at any time. They cannot forcibly remove a tenant, but if the tenant will not leave, an
eviction. or unlawful detainer action, must be filed.
l Writ of restitution: Only a sheriffor sheriff's deputy can physically evict a tenant. A
writ of restitution is the order that must be posted on the premises at least 24 hours
before the actual eviction.
Rent escrow action: When a landlord refuses to correct a housing violation, tenants
i may pay their rem to a court rather than to the landlord and ask the court to make the
repairs.
Tenant femedies action; A tenant can sue a landlord for health, fire or housing code
violations or a violation of an oral or written rental agreement or lease.
Rent abatement: A reduction in rent for unmade repairs.
Telephone numbers
Hennepin County housing court (there are satellite offices at Brookdale, Ridgedale
and Southdale): 348-5185.
Ramsey County housing court: 266-8236.
For more information
■ Hennepinand Ramsey counties have booklets with more information about hous-
ing courL
N The Minnesota Legal Services Coalition and the Legal Aid Advocacy Project have
published a booklet on 'Tenants'Rights in Minnesota." For more information, write to
the coalition at46 E. 4th St., Suite 726, St. Paul, MN 55101.
■ The attorney general's office consumer protection division has published a booklet
on 'Landlords and Tenants Rights and Responsibilities." Write to 1400 NCL Tower,
445 Minnesota St., St Paul MN 55101, or call 296-3353 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
■ Please seethe Rental News page for more information about tenants' rights and le-
gal support.
MEDIATORS continued from page 4
Dr dispute is. West Suburban is one of five
:ommunity-based organizations in the state.
rhe five groups—each of which has about
Z to 70 volunteers—are part of the Mi
mnna-
oiaAissoclationofCommunity Mediation f•:
'ro9ras. There's also a national organaa-
1on with mors'than 30,000 volunteers. 4.
7ther local organizations include North
sennepin Mediation Project, the Minneapo-
s Mediation Program, the Dispute Resolu-
on Program Center in St. Paul, Mediation
services for Anoka County and a program
Rochester -
is
Tams and m�ediatorss must be well -skilled Individual in .
everal mediation disciplines, including oon_ '
'ct resolut-. active listening skills, values
4arihcation, understanding cultural differ
noes and convtwrtication skiUs
such of the training involves role playing
-hey
learn bydoing: Nelson said.
„.,..
trying to be neutral. but tryto stimulate con -
TcileWest Suburban handles various prob•
ms, including housing
_ •+ ''
disputes, $also
ediates otter cases, including Hennepin
y pestimates that about 90 percent of
:)untyjuvenile cases through a Hennepin
wnty diversion program administered by
.Cases he mediates end in a settlement
Cases In which parties are willing to meet
aeration dehlovo.
with a mediator are heard first and If both
trading for west Suburban's programs is
Parties come to agreement, the referee will
aboth to sign IL and it wll be incorporat-
marily from the Minnesota Supreme
ed into the referee's order;
curt budget, the Hennepin CountyCourt
dget and from donations from some of
I `
"That's what gives it teeth,' Campbell said.
3 more than 45 cities in their service area
'rnpbell said that Plaintiffs and defendants
Mediations save time and money. `If we do
a successful mediation we take care of it be.
e generally open to it [mediation). I tell
fore it gets to trial, which can take about
im that I'm neutral and more importantly,
t11 them I'm a volunteer so they don't think
eight hours," Campbell said.
ave an ax to grind. We talk about solu-
r1s. But the Important thing is that the
Thomas Haeg, former Hennepin County
housing court referee, said mediators
199 has limited options; the judge can
are an
essential Part of the process. He estimated
e someone seven days to get out tot an
srtrrtetn] tuu )t we rte a the
Q settle.., .,,
t5L the cjrS riie{ie` if 8n
that mediators helped settle more than 500
cases a ar. ` eameo was jhat it al -
td jNhatll
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Continued from page 4
eviction: $132 (in both counties). By com-
parison, tenants who file a rent -escrow ac -
lion against a landlord are charged $18,
plus rent due at the time of filing.
-For the most part, they [unlawful detainers]
use very little court resources, but the filing
'ee is the same for a big case,' Horner said.
Thursday, a bill that would reduce by half all
nousing court filing fees if cases were set-
tled in one court appearance was passed
unanimously bythe House housing commit-
tee and was referred to judiciary committee.
Passage will benefit renters, Haeg said, be-
cause tenants ultimately bear the cost of do.
fng business in the form of higher rents.
An annual decline of evictions filed in both
counties since 1989 suggests that as the fil.
ing fee rises, fewer landlords are willing to
file. And the filing fee is just the beginning of
costs associated with evictions. After an un-
lawful detainer is filed, a sheriff often is hired
to execute a writ of restitution. Landlords
also may have to pay witnesses and law-
yers.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that some
landlords will simply pay a tenant to leave
rather than begin an action in housing court.
-There's a lot of judgment calls involved
and when you have one person, ora few
oersons handling the cases they become
suite familiar with the rental -housing laws,"
said Mary Rippe, executive vice president of
•ne MHA.
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In both counties all orders issued by the ref.
erees are subject to review by a district
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Linda Gallant, Hennepin County's primary
housing court referee since December, said
that the most difficult part of her job is bal-
ancing the interests and the rights and re-
sponsibilities of the landlord with those of
the tenant, and vice versa.
Gallant reviews about 40 to 45 cases four
days a week. The vast majority of the ac.
tions are brought by the landlords for lease
violations and nonpayment of rent.
She believes that one reason for the suc-
cess of the housing court system is the
work of volunteer mediators. "My quick
sense of that is that there are more cases
settled by the parties or through mediation
than by the referee or by trial. The mediators
are a wonderful asset to this court and to
the landlords and tenants; they can figure
out with the parties how they can each get
what's really most important to them.'
Another reason for housing court's success
is that "tf the parties can mediate an agree-
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erything. They control that settlement," Gal.
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HELP LINES
The following agencies offer help to con-
sumers wlth problems and question t0 ousing.
Consumer Credit
Counseling Services
of Minnesota
Experts here help consumers with housing
information such as counseling before pur-
chase or rental decisions are made, and
they provide help in cases of loan default or
delinquency. Personal financial manage-
ment and counseling assistance also is pro-
vided. Anyone is eligible, and charges are
based on ability to pay. For information. call
349-6953 or write to 1111 3rd Av. S., Suite
336, Minneapolis, MN 55404•
Department of Commerce
The Minnesota Department of Commerce's
Division of Enforcement and Licensing in.
vestigates complaints about lenders, real
estate agents, appraisers, insurance adjust-
ers and agents and residential building corn
tractors. For information call 296-2488 or
write to the Department of Commerce, Divi-
sion of Enforcement and Licensing, 133 E.
7th St., St. Paul, MN 55101.
Department of Human Rights
This agency enforces and administers the
Minnesota Human Rights Act protecting
people from discrimination in housing and
other areas. The Department of Human
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Executive Committee
MURIEL W. RICKARD, CMC/AAE
April 10, 1995
President
City Clerk
Deerrjleld Beach, Florida
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TOM G. ROBERTS, CMC
Vice
1 st President
i ^
City Clerk
Kansas City. Kansas
J.W. (JACK) COPLAND, CMC/AAE
2nd Vice President
«
Mr. Dwight D. Johnson'•
Municipal Clerk
Delta. B.C., Canada
City Manager
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City of Plymouth
Immediate Past President
City Clerk- San Antonio. Texas
.3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Directors -1995 Expiration
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
JAMES D. MARgUES, CMC/AAE
Town Clerk
North Kingstown. Rhode Island
Dear Mr. Johnson,
GEORGIANN N. LUCAS, CMC
City Clerk - Hagerstown. Maryland
MARYLOU RAND, CMC/AAE
It gives me great pleasure to announce that LAURIE E. AHRENS,
Town Clerk - Garner. North Carolina
SUSAN L. MORROW, CMC/AAE
CMC/AAE, City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, has
cerk- Plainfeldclwterrownship.
qualified for FIRST SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP in the IIMC Academy
Michigan
VICKY MIEL, CMC
for Advanced Education.
City Clerk - Phoenix. Arizona
LINDA S. MURPHY, CMC/AAE
City Clerk - Seward Alaska
In 1981 the IIMC Academy for Advanced Education was instituted
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to further the professional education of municipal clerks to
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enhance their skills as needed to meet the challenges of the
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office of municipal clerk.
Directors -1996 Expiration
BARBARA A. CAMP. CMC/AAE
Municipal Clerk
Upper Township. New Jersey
Every two to four years, Academy members must demonstrate that
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they have actively engaged in educational and professional
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participation that keeps them current with the changing events
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In the local government scene.
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City/Town Clerk - Peoria. Illinois
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ROBIN L.SULLIVAN, CMC/AAE
Academy members are required to obtain a specific number of
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points through completion of recognized institute and college
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courses, completion of seminars and workshops offered by other
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Dartmouth. N.S.. Canada
professional associations, attendance at professional meetings
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and conferences, teaching and writing in the profession, and
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honors and awards received for specific achievements.
Directors -1997 Expiration
RICHARD A. FALANKA
Village Clerk- Port Chester, New York
Ms. Ahrens has demonstrated that she has planned and obtained
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the career development goals which will aid her in maintaining
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the quality of excellence that is required of today's public
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officials and administrators.
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Admin. Clerk/ClerkoJ Council
Monroe, Ohio
Sincerely,
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City Administrator/ Clerk
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St. Paul Park. Minnesota
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City Clerk/AdmintstratorMcPherson.
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JANICE C. GUY, CMC
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Clerk of the Council
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City Clerk/Director oJAdmin. Services
Saint John's. New Foundland. Canada
John R. Devine
Executive Director
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cipal Clerks
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DATE OF RgLEASE:-April 12, 1995 ii^ CONTACT: Sheri Burdick
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NLAURIE AHRENS, CMC/AAE
N 'QUALIFIES FOR FIRST SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP IN THE
IXMC ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION
Ms. Laurie Ahrens, CMC/AAE, City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota,
has been accepted into the FIRST SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP of the :IIMC Academy for
SAdvanced Education.
The IIMC Academy for Advanced Education was instituted in 1981 to further
the professional education of municipal clerks to enhance their skills as needed
to meet the challenges of the office of municipal clerk. Every two to four
Ryears, Academy members have to demonstrate that they have actively engaged in
educational and professional participation that keeps them current with the
Echanging events in the local government scene. -
The Academy member is required to obtain a specific number of points
Lthrough completion of recognized institute or college courses, completion of
seminars and workshops offered by other professional associations, teaching and
writing in the profession, attendance at professional meetings and conferences,
and honors and awards received for specific achievements.
APresently, less than 9% of the nearly 10,000 members of the International
Institute of Municipal Clerks has qualified for the Academy status.
IIMC President Muriel W. Rickard, CMC/AAE, City Clerk of Deerfield Beach,
Florida, announced, "I am honored to welcome Ms. Ahrens as a member in the FIRST
ESUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP of the IIMC Academy for Advanced Education.
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She has demonstrated and obtained career development goals which will aid
her in maintaining the quality of excellence that is required of today's public
officials and administrators."
Ms. Ahrens has been employed with the City of Plymouth since May 1988,
where she serves as City Clerk. She received her professional certification --
the IIMC Certified Municipal Clerk's Award -- in 1986. In June 1991, she was
accepted as the eighth Clerk from the State of Minnesota, and the 597th member
into the IIMC Academy for Advanced Education.
During this last four-year period, she has continued her professional
education by attending an IIMC Advanced Academy Program offered by the
Department of Professional Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
She has completed other courses offered by the Metropolitan State University,
Minnesota Municipals, Skillpath, Notary Law Institute, and City of Plymouth.
Ms. Ahrens maintains active membership and is Immediate Past President of
the Minnesota Clerks and Finance Officers Association.
She has been a member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks
since June 1988.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The International Institute of Municipal Clerks is the
professional association for nearly 10,000 county, city, village, borough, town
and township clerks in the United States, Canada and fourteen other countries.
It offers a wide variety of services pertaining to the operation of the office
of municipal clerk, including annual conference, resource service center, sample
ordinance file, technical bulletins, surveys, and monthly and special
periodicals. Its Certification program has been in existence since 1971, the
Academy for Advanced Education program since January 1981, and Sustaining
Membership in the Academy since January 1985.
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association of
metropolitan
municipalities
DATE: April 18, 1995
B U L L E,..T IN
TO: Legislative Contacts
FROM: AMM Staff
RE: Twin Cities Urban Summit H Update
Approximately 30 metro mayors, administrators and councilmembers attended the Twin
Cities Urban SummitII at the AMM last week. A general invitation'to the Summit was
extended to all AMM member city mayors, administrators and mayors. The ,Summit
attendees unanimously voted to endorse a Senate bi-partisan livable communities
proposal, which is enclosed
However, in their discussion, the Summit attendees identified three concerns which should
be addressed clearly in this year's legislation. These points were outlined in a letter sent to
the senators and other key legislators:
(1) The concept of clustering communities or "pooling" should be included. This can
provide affordable housing on a sub -regional basis and is advocated in the AMM Urban
Revitalization Report and the Metropolitan Council Blueprint.
(2) An evaluation process should also be included. The Metropolitan Council should
conduct a review of the programs and levels of local, regional and state fundbig between
five and 10 years after the legislation takes effect.
(3) The 1:1 first-class city replacement provision should be eliminated from current
law. This promotes continued concentration of low income housing and such replacement
will not be necessary once this bill passes.
We urge you to contact your legislators and extend your support for the Senate's bi-
partisan proposal. We will contact you again as this issue continues to unfold.
3490 Lexington avenue north, st. paul, minnesota 55126 (612) 490-3.301
DATE: April 19, 1995
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: John R. Sweeney, Assistant City Engineer/Transit Administrator 6
SUBJECT: 1995 "OPT -OUT" TRANSIT LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Attached is a recent Legislative Update for "Opt -Out" Transit prepared by George C.
Bentley, Legislative Liaison for Plymouth Metrolink. The following issues are
addressed in detail in the Legislative Update:
• "Opt -Out" legislation
• Transportation and Transit Funding
• Property tax freeze
Attached also is a 14 page Bill Tracking Document that provides the file number and
author of the bill in the Senate and the House as well as a summary of the bill and
current status as of April 10, 1995. The Bill Tracking Document is for funding bills as
well as policy bills.
If you would like any additional information or wish to meet with George Bentley
personally to discuss these issues in more detail, please let me know and I will set up a
meeting as soon as possible.
attachments
cc: Fred G. Moore
Daniel L. Faulkner
Kathy Lueckert
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
FOR
PLYMOUTH MMOU Na
April 9, 1995
By George Bentley
Legislative Liaison
The Legislature now enters its long last lap in its effort to complete work by May 22, the last date
permitted for legislative sessions under the Constitution. Finance and tax committees plus House and
Senate floor action will dominate legislative activities to the end of the session.
OPT -OUT LEGISLATION
On Thursday, April 6, HF 1549 (Rep. Tom Workman, I -R Chanhassen) was heard in the House Local
Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee. This is the so-called opt -out bill, which would reopen
opt -out service eligibility by eliminating the eligibility sunset provision in the statute, would require the
Metropolitan Council to provide the 90 percent of locally generated regional property tax collections to
each opt -out system by changing the requirements for funding from "may" to "shall", and would create a
reserve account for opt -out systems, not to exceed two times the amount of annual available funds, made
up of the cumulative unspent portion of the eligible 90 percent for each opt -out system.
The bill had previously moved through the House Transportation and Transit Committee, and the Senate
companion bill, SF 980 (Sen. Terry Johnston, I -R Prior Lake), had previously been approved by the
Senate Committee on Metropolitan and Local Government and the Committee on Transportation and
Public Transit.
After a lengthy debate on the bill the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee the
vote on the bill tied 11 - 11, thus killing the bill's chances for this session. It is still possible that all or part
of the bill could be introduced later as an amendment to another bill, either in a committee or on the floor
of either house of the Legislature. However, for now the bill is dead and there are no immediate plans to
resurrect it.
OUTLOOK: Even if this bill, or parts of it, are brought up as an amendment in committee or on the
floor, it's chances are a long shot, at best.
TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT FUNDING
A major battle is looming over providing adequate funding to transit, both in the metro area and for
Greater Minnesota. This is an important matter for opt -out transit because the failure to adequately
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fund metro transit will result in cutbacks in funding to opt -out systems and dramatic service level
reductions for transit throughout the region. It is important to understand the magnitude of the problem.
Metro transit is funded by a combination of a metro -wide operating property tax levy, state
appropriations, a small amount of federal funding, and fare box revenues. Of the total, state funding
represents about 27 percent of the entire metro funding picture.
During the current biennium (1994-95) the state appropriated $69 million for metro transit, an amount
that was less than what was requested, and an amount that included $29.3 million dedicated exclusively
for Metro Mobility by the Legislature.
For the 1996-97 biennium, which begins on July 1 of this year, the Metropolitan Council has requested
$93.3 million in state appropriations. This increase was determined to be necessary because of the
following reasons:
• The property tax levy has been flat and is expected to continue to grow at a very small rate
• An increase in operating costs of 3.5% per year results in an overall increase of $14.5 million for the
biennium
• Federal funding has been reduced, and in some cases eliminated, and certain bus warranties have
expired, resulting in an additional need of $5.5 million
• No fare increases are planned because of the negative impact on ridership
• Metro Mobility is operating at a deficit of about $4.5 million
• Fund balances have already been spent down to an unsafe level
In addition $16.5 million is being requested to expand metro transit services through the Vision for
Transit program which is a system of suburban hubs and improved suburban services.
The Governor's budget proposed a metro transit funding level for the biennium of $89 million, an increase
over the current biennium of $20 million. While this proposal is $4.3 million less than the need identified,
the Metropolitan Council, unlike its predecessor the Regional Transit Board, feels compelled to support
the Governor's budget proposals.
Last week the Senate Transportation Finance Committee and the Transportation and Public Transit
Committee approved a transportation appropriations bill which includes $69 million for metro transit
operations, the current biennium level.
The same problem exists for transit in Greater Minnesota, which is managed by MnDOT. Funding to
provide current levels of service has been identified by MnDOT at $26.6 million, and an additional $5.1
million is needed to expand transit services into some of the many counties that currently have no transit
services. The Governor's budget has proposed $24.44 million for Greater Minnesota transit services, and
the Senate Transportation committees have approved $20.64 million. It should be noted that transit
funding in Greater Minnesota relies almost exclusively on state appropriations.
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Legislative Update - Page 3
The Met Council request of $93.3 million is to maintain existing levels of service. A reduction of $20
million from that requested level, as is currently proposed by the Senate, would result in substantial
service cuts. Metropolitan Council Transit Operations (MCTO) has determined that this cut would force
a fare increase this year and in 1997 of $.25 each, a reduction of 2,000,000 miles of service per year, a
reduction of about 150 buses by the end of next year, 150 fewer bus trips by the end of next year, and a
reduction in system ridership of between 10 and 12 million riders per year.
If MCTO is facing such dramatic service cuts it can be assumed that the Met Council will probably draw
resources down from the opt -out systems to partially ease the impacts on the regional system. The
amount of these reductions has not been discussed, but it can be assumed the amounts may be significant.
Key Senators, such as Sen. Keith Langseth (DFL - Glyndon) and Sen. Carol Flynn (DFL - Minneapolis)
are trying to force the acceptance of a gasoline tax increase by holding adequate transit funding hostage.
Senate leadership is still cool to the idea of an increase in the gas tax, and. no funding proposal for
transportation or transit are advancing in the House. The Governor's office is still holding the door open
for a gas tax increase, but the Governor can not be expected to take a leadership role in the debate.
OUTLOOK: Without an increase in the gas tax of at least 5 cents per gallon the chances for increased
transit funding are bleak at the present time. Some additional funding may be found for transit, but it will
likely fall far short of the amount proposed by the Governor. If the gas tax does not pass, Plymouth
Metrolink can expect to face service reductions before the end of the year.
PROPERTY TAX FREEZE
A bill that would freeze the level of property taxes for local governments, school districts, counties and
special taxing districts passed the Senate floor last week. The bill, SF 1570, authored by Senate Majority
Leader Roger Moe (DFL - Erskine), specifies that property taxes payable in 1996 remain at the same
level of taxes payable in 1995. SF 1570 moved through committees and floor action in remarkably fast
time, less than a week, proving that it does not hurt to be the Senate Majority Leader. No comparable
bill has been introduced in the House.
One feature of this bill would freeze the sale of local bonds after March 21, 1995, if their payment relies
on property tax collections. This proposal would prevent the sale of any new regional transit bonds if the
bonding proposal currently working through House and Senate committees becomes law. It also would
seriously impact those cities, counties or school districts that have ordered equipment or infrastructure
but have not yet sold bonds to pay for the improvements.
OUTLOOK: The House is not enthused about this property tax freeze, and if it is introduced it will face
strong opposition from House I -Rs and more conservative DFLers, particularly those who face strong
opposition in 1996. The Governor at this time is likely to veto the measure if it should cross his desk.
Legislative Update - Page 4
Updated bill tracking documents are attached to this Update. If you would like further information or if
you have any questions please contact me at my office (93 7-3 502) or at my home (949-2681).
HENNEPIN COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
RECORD OF DECISION
HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT 8424
STATE AID PROJECT NO. 27-609-25
COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 9
RECONSTRUCTION OF HENNEPIN CSAH 9
FROM POLARIS LANE TO I-•494 IN PLYMOUTH
WIDENING THE ROADWAY FROM TWO LANES TO
FOUR LANES AND THE INSTALLATION/REINSTALLATION
OF INTERCONNECTED TRAFFIC SIGNALS
April 17, 1995
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RECORD OF DECISION
ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND
The Hennepin County Department of Public Works (HCDPW) is the responsible
governmental unit for this project. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) has been prepared for this project as prescribed by environmental review
requirements. The EAW was prepared by Hennepin County.
The EAW was filed with the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (MEQB) and
circulated for review and comments to the required EAW distribution list. A
Notice of Availability was published in the EQB Monitor on February 27, 1995.
Notices of Availability were also published in the Plymouth Sailor newspaper
and the Weekly News newspaper inviting the public to provide comments to be
used in determining the need for an Environmental Impact Statement on this
proposed reconstruction.
The thirty day comment period closed March 29, 1995. All comments received
Were considered in determining the potential for significant environmental
impacts. Written comments received from agencies are summarized and responded
to in the section "AGENCY COMMENTS AND RESPONSES". No written comments were
received from citizens.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project involves the reconstruction of CSAH 9 as a four -lane
divided urban road with curb and gutter and median from Polaris Lane to the
west ramps at I-494. The project would widen the segment of CSAH 9 between
Polaris Lane and Glacier Lane to 74 feet from curb to curb. The .roadway
segment from Glacier Lane to I-494 would be widened to a maximum width of 108
feet to provide double left turn lanes at Fernbrook and Annapolis Lanes. The
typical section provides a 10 foot berm with an eight foot wide bituminous
trail adjacent to the curb on the north and south sides of CSAH 9. Temporary
signals on the project segment would be replaced with new interconnected
signals.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Land Use and Compatibility with Local Plans
The proposed project lies within an existing developed suburban area which is
zoned primarily as residential with several commercial and industrial units
located on the easterly end of the project segment. CSAH 9 is designated as a
minor arterial and has been included in the adopted comprehensive plans of
Hennepin County and Plymouth since the early 1970's. Right-of-way has been
reserved for the project since that time as well. The project will support
planned development in adjacent communities and is not expected to change land
uses adjacent to the roadway.
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Wildlife and Vegetation Impacts
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No rare or endangered species of concern have been identified in or near the
project area.
Due to the urban nature of the area adjacent to the proposed project, and the
fact that much of the roadway is being constructed on an existing roadway
alignment, any impacts on fish and wildlife resources are expected to be
minor. Some wildlife habitat will be affected as a result of impacting
wetlands but the effects are expected to be temporary and minimal.
Wetland Impacts
The extensively developed area and urban design standards required for public
safety restrict the opportunity to avoid wetland impact. The project area con-
tains four wetland basins and three will be adversely impacted by the proposed
project. The impacts will involve the filling of 0.67 acres of wetlands.
The preliminary wetland replacement plan calls for the creation of 0.67 acres
of new wetland type PEMC (type 3). The proposed replacement site is
approximately 0.4 mile west of the impacted DNR wetland 27-603w and is in the
same local drainage area as the impacted wetlands. A wetland mitigation plan
is being developed in coordination with the DNR area hydrologist, the Bassett
Creek Watershed Management Organization, and the City of Plymouth.
Floodplain Impacts
The proposed project does not impact any floodplains.
Water Ouality Impacts
Water quality impacts are a concern on this project. Detention ponds as a
means of providing stormwater treatment of roadway runoff have been considered
and incorporated into the design of this roadway project.
Final drainage plans for the project will be subject to approval by the City
of Plymouth.
Hazardous Waste
No solid or hazardous wastes will be generated by the proposed project.
Temporary storage tanks for petroleum products may be located in the project
area for the purpose of refueling construction equipment during construction
activities. The size and location of any potential storage tanks is not known
at this time.
Traffic and Pedestrian Accommodation
The 1992 AADT on CSAH 9 east of Polaris was 10500. The forecasted 2015 ADT
for the same is 22000.
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The 1992 AADT on CSAH 9 west of I-494 was 22600. The forecasted 2015 ADT for
the same is 36700.
Signals would be reinstalled at the intersection of CSAH 9 and Fernbrook and
at the intersection of CSAH 9 and Berkshire/Annapolis Lane. At the ramp
intersection west of I-494 a mast arm will be relocated.
The forecast growth in traffic on CSAH 9 is primarily attributed to the
projected growth in the number of households in the area served by CSAH 9.
The roadway improvements alone will not generate more traffic; rather, local
traffic demand will be more efficiently accommodated if the roadway
improvements are completed. The planned project will improve the overall
transportation system and will reduce or minimize future local street impacts
due to inadequate system capacity.
Dust and Noise Impacts
The majority of land in and adjacent
The residential area extends on both
Lane, to Berkshire/Annapolis Lane.
Regardless of whether the roadway is
to increase as projected to the year
levels of 65 dBl and night-time noise
some areas frequented by humans.
to this project is zoned residential.
sides of CSAH 9 from west of Polaris
reconstructed or not, traffic is expected
2006, it is likely that day -time noise
levels of 55 dBl will be exceeded in
In most cases the noise levels would not increase more than 3 dBl, which is
the amount usually needed for an average human ear to discern a change in
noise levels. Larger increases could occur but those noise level increases
would be expected to be barely perceivable and would be imperceptibly (less
than 3 dBl) above the daytime noise standard.
Mitigation to lower roadway noise levels is not likely to be of any benefit to
these residential areas and none is planned.
Land adjacent to and north of CSAH 9 between Berkshire/Annapolis Lane and I-
494 is zoned planned industrial unit and noise produced by traffic will be
well below the noise level standards for industrial areas and no mitigation is
planned for the area.
Land adjacent to and south of CSAH 9 between Annapolis Lane and I-494 is zoned
for mixed planned unit development. The area presently contains some service
businesses and experiences noise levels below minimum standards now and is not
expected to exceed them by 2006.
Air Quality Impacts
The project does not meet the state thresholds for requiring an Indirect
Source Permit.
Visual Impacts
Visual impacts of the proposed roadway would have a positive impact on roadway
users and roadway neighbors. The proposed roadway design would blend its
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horizontal alignment and vertical
roadway, giving the neighborhood a
thoughtful and safe to a traveler
Page 5 of 8
profile to provide a safe urban design
coherently organized roadway that appears
and unoffensive to its neighbors.
Historic and Archaeological Resources
There are no known historical, Archaeological or cultural resources within the
Project corridor.
CITIZEN COMMENTS AND RESPONSES
No citizen responses concerning the EAW were received.
AGENCY COMMENTS AND RESPONSES
Written comments received from agencies addressing the EAW were as follows:
The Department of Natural Resources reviewed the EAW and offered the following
comments.
DNR comment:
Item 12 indicates that mucked out organic substrate and its vegetation will
be introduced to the same area after work occurs in affected wetland beds.
Such an approach allows for introduction of the noxious weed purple
loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, in uninfected areas of the project corridor
if it is present at the original muck removal site. We request that muck
removal areas be evaluated for the presence of purple loosestrife prior to
project related activity, and if it is present, these specific muck soils
should not be placed in affected wetlands."'
HCDPW response:
Prior to any project related construction activity at the site, HCDPW
personnel will conduct an evaluation of muck areas and those areas found to
contain purple loosestrife will not be used to reestablish the organic
substrate and seed source of the impacted wetlands.
DNR comment:
Because, consultation with applicable DNR staff has occurred during the
planning process, the EAW should have provided a greater level of detail to
allow all interested parties the opportunity to examine the information
during the public review period.
HCDPW response:
The HCDPW has been and will continue to consult with appropriate DNR staff
during the preparation of the wetland impact mitigation plan. During the
preparation of future environmental documents the HCDPW will provide a
level of detail commensurate with the level of planning achieved prior to
distribution of the document and request the DNR's assistance as required
in order that adequate and appropriate information can be available for
interested parties during the environmental review process.
DNR comment:
Item 14, Water -Related Land Use Management Districts, should be answered
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-yes- because the proposed mitigation site lies within the shoreland
district of Turtle Lake.
HCDPW response:
The proposed mitigation site does lie within the shoreland district of
Turtle Lake. HCDPW will comply with the City of Plymouth's requirements
regarding work in shoreland districts.
DNR comment:
Item 18a did not clearly indicate where "new storm sewers", would be
installed and whether additional impacts to the wetlands would result from
their installation.
HCDPW response:
All present and future planning for this project has sought and will seek
to avoid or minimize impacts to water resources. The plans for drainage
and water retention adhere to the Plymouth comprehensive drainage plans and
are subject to approval by Plymouth.
DNR comment:
The DNR recommends pretreatment of project -related stormwater runoff prior
to discharge to wetlands, lakes, or watercourses and that runoff should be
pretreated before entering Wetland #2, a basin protected by the Wetlands
Conservation Act (WAC). The EAW item 18b indicated that Wetland #2 would
receive stormwater runoff by curb, gutter, and storm sewer from Area 1 "for
initial treatment.-
HCDPW response:
The plans for drainage and water retention adhere to the Plymouth
comprehensive drainage plans and are subject to approval by the City of
Plymouth and the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. HCDPW will
comply with their stormwater management requirements.
DNR comment:
It is the DNR's opinion that the proposed project does not require the
preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA),
The MPCA relative to its jurisdiction did not believe the project had the
potential for adverse environmental impacts, and therefore did not
recommend the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the
MPCA-related approvals. They did have the following comments.
MPCA comment:
The proposed design should include minimization of wetland impacts with
measures such as steeper inslopes outside the sidewalk area than the 4:1
shown in the typical project.
HCDPW response:
HCDPW will reduce the impact to the DNR protected wetland by constructing
the inslopes 3:1 rather than the 4:1 shown. Any further reduction would
compromise safety.
MPCA comment:
The EAW was not clear where proposed storm water detention ponds would be
located. Any existing wetlands that are altered by excavation or other
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as being adversely significantly impacted and compensatory mitigation be
required to offset that impact.
HCDPW response:
The affected wetlands will not be altered to serve a function they are not
currently serving. The exact locations of detention ponds will be deter-
mined with the consultation and approval the Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission and the City of Plymouth. The final plans for drainage and
water retention will adhere to the Plymouth comprehensive drainage plan and
are subject to their approval. In addition, all necessary permits will be
acquired in accordance with their respective requirements.
MPCA comment:
The CAW indicated that a portion of the storm water would be discharged
directly to a wetland area. A wetland serves many purposes, including
floodwater storage, nutrient assimilation, sediment entrapment, ground
water recharge, low flow augmentation, aesthetics and recreation, shoreland
anchoring and erosion control, habitat for fish and wildlife as well as the
purpose of filtering natural runoff. The capacity of'these systems can be
overwhelmed by a large hydrologic flow. Treatment of the storm water prior
to discharge to a wetland is highly recommended if it is clear that the
discharge will be detrimental to the wetland water qualities.
HCDPW response:
Wetland #1 (north of CSAH 9) is a 9.8 acre, type 3 (PEMC and PEMF), DNR
protected wetland. Wetland #2, (south of CSAH 9) is a 1.7 acre, type 3
(PEMF) wetland. The two wetlands serve many of the purposes mentioned in
the above MPCA comment. Currently, wetland #2 receives runoff from an 11
acre drainage area, some, through existing storm sewer. Upon project
completion the drainage area for wetland #2 will be slightly increased due
to the urban design of the roadway section. Untreated water presently
being received by wetland #1 will be collected and piped to wetland #2.
Since the slightly larger drainage area is not expected to create a large
hydrologic flow, it is not reasonable or feasible to convert the
functioning wetland (wetland #2) into a treatment detention pond. The
proximity of the wetlands to residential homes and the availability of land
adjacent to the wetlands preclude the construction of treatment detention
ponds. Using the existing wetland in the manner described is the most
appropriate management of this wetland and project.
The Metropolitan Council commented on the EAW and had the following comments.
Metropolitan Council comment:
The HCDPW's proposal to mitigate wetland impacts by creating 0.67 acres of
new wetland is not adequate and does not adhere to the Wetland Conservation
Act (WCA) policy requiring nonprotected wetland impacts to be mitigated at
a 2:1 ratio.
HCDPW response:
The amount of wetland qualified for protection under the Wetland Conser-
vation Act (WCA) is less than one-half acre and therefore qualifies for WCA
exemption #16. The proposed replacement of wetlands represents a "no net
loss" of any wetlands adversely affected by the project. The final plans
for drainage and water retention will adhere to the Plymouth comprehensive
drainage plan and are subject to their approval. In addition all necessary
permits will be acquired in accordance with their respective requirements.
Record of Decision
Hennepin County Project 8424
Page 8 of 8
Metropolitan Council comment:
The Metropolitan Council commented that it was their policy to discourage
the discharge of untreated stormwater to receiving waters and that three
subdrainage areas mentioned in the EAW would either enter wetlands, or be
untreated and that provisions should be made for treatment of all runoff
from the project prior to discharge to wetlands or any other receiving
waters.
HCDPW response:
Wet detention basins as a means of providing stormwater treatment of
roadway runoff have been considered and are incorporated into the design of
this roadway and its drainage system. The proximity of the wetlands to
residential homes and lack of available land adjacent to these wetlands
preclude the construction of treatment detention ponds in addition to the
ones proposed. Wetlands affected by the project will not be altered to
serve a function they are not currently serving. The final plans for
drainage and water retention will adhere to the Plymouth comprehensive
drainage plan and will be determined with the consultation and approval of
the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and are subject to their
approval. In addition, all necessary permits will be acquired in
accordance with their respective requirements.
DECISION ON NEED FOR EIS
The quality of storm water runoff was the most significant environmental
concern expressed by agencies responding to the EAW.
HCDPW has considered the water quality impacts, safety and adequacy of the
drainage system associated with the proposed project. It has determined that
the construction of NURP ponds or equivalent and utilization of existing
wetlands is adequate and meets the intent of the Best Management Practice to
prevent harmful runoff from being conveyed in appreciable amounts to surface
waters.
The final plans for drainage and water retention will adhere to the Plymouth
comprehensive drainage plan and are subject to their approval. In addition
all necessary permits will be acquired in accordance with their respective
requirements.
Because the potential adverse impacts due to the proposed project will be
minimal, HCDPW has determined that the environmental review requirements have
been met by the Environmental Assessment Worksheet prepared for this project
and, that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required.
Oire.ethr, Depariafen o Pu i c Wor s
and County Engineely
Date
2355 _?ozcuil
April 1` , 1_0>[
Dwight D Johnson
Plymouth City _1'anager
Plymouth ; n .
Dear S it
?'his is to inform. you that 1 have sent to the 3nvironr:ental
Quality Board in at. Paul the -"nvironn,ental assessment 'Idolksh?e+
about your proposed park on the west side of{,edicine Lake
Your, truly
Dick G. !ilner
April 17, 1995
Chief Craig Gerdes
Department of Public Safety
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Sir:
0
My sincere thanks on behalf of the staff and residents of
Bass Lake Hills and CSM Corporation for the excellent service
and care during our emergency Easter morning.
Your police and fire personnel were professional, dedicated,
caring and sympathetic in evacuating our residents after the
car went through one of our homes.
It was only minutes before the first police personnel were
on the property, with additional help right behind them.
Our residents have raved about the kindnesses and professional-
ism of your staff, even to rescuing cats and dogs.
We have had excellent police service since we opened five
years ago, but this was above and beyond regular duty.
You were the best Easter Bunnies we could have!
Thank you again from everyone at Bass Lake Hills.
6� �_ / r
Elie Reid
Manager
Bass Lake Hills
Townhomes
5875-G Teakwood Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
612/553-9404
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HennePjEqualn ount Opportunity Employer
Chief Craif'Q�6jdes
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN.
55447
17 April 1995
Dear Chief Gerdes,
On 04-13-95 I was called to Plymouth to investigate the tragic death of a six year old boy who
had been accidentally run over by a UPS delivery truck. Due to the circumstances of the
incident, I anticipated a chaotic scene upon my arrival. I could not have been more wrong. The
officers from your department had fully maintained the integrity of the scene and each had
contributed their best efforts to collecting information for presentation to this office upon our
arrival. When the very sad time came for the father of the child to come and view his son's
body he was understandably beside himself in his grief. Your officers shielded him during this
tender moment and prevented onlookers from taking advantage of the situation.
It has been my pleasure to have worked a number of scenes with officers of all ranks from your
department. Not once have I experienced anything other than the utmost in cooperation and
professionalism from them. I would like to take this opportunity to formally acknowledge the
fine work that your staff is responsible for. Please take the time to forward a copy of this letter
to the officers involved in this particular incident and to place a copy of this acknowledgment in
their personnel files so it can be considered during future reviews.
I look forward to your department's continued commitment to excellence and to working with
your officers in the future.
Sincerely,
Dr. Garry Peterson
Chief Medical Examiner
Peter B.
Investigative AssisjAnt
medical Examiner
730 South Seventh Street Recvrled R1PC
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1798
(612) 347-2125 FAX: (612) 347-5787 FAX: (612) 347-2131
DATE: April 20, 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Downtown Plymouth Workshop Meetings
As a part of our efforts to develop a concept plan and design guidelines for Downtown
Plymouth, two workshop meetings have been scheduled:
Wednesday, May 3, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31, 7:00 p.m.
Both meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers and will be facilitated by our
consultants, the Hoisington Koegler Group. The first meeting will focus on developing
a vision statement and guiding principles for Downtown Plymouth, and the second will
be to discuss alternative development concepts. We will be inviting land owners,
business owners and residents of the Downtown and surrounding area, as well as City
Council, Planning Commission, HRA members and staff. The meetings will be
properly noticed public meetings so all Council and Commission members should feel
free to participate.
You will be receiving a separate invitation to the workshops, with an RSVP requested.
We hope you will put these meetings on your calendar. Please call me at 550-5059 if
you have any questions.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: April 20, 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Events
Moen Leuer Construction at Highway 55 and Co. Rd. 24. The Planning
Commission heard this item for 2 1/2 hours last Wednesday and continued the hearing
to April 26th. The development would consist of four buildings totaling about 290,000
square feet. Major access is shown as Medina Road, with a right turn access from Co.
Rd. 24. About 160 trucks per day are predicted. In response to numerous questions
about shifting access to Highway 55, I am today writing a letter to MnDot to get an
answer as to whether or not they could allow a new access onto Highway 55. I am
asking for a quick response, since our clock on deciding this project runs out May
16th. If for any reason the Council wishes to rethink the wisdom of having a general
industrial zoning designation in this area, the only real answer would appear to be a
moratorium to review our regulations, rezone the area, or invent a new "light"
industrial zoning district. The developers have already discussed legal action against
the City.
Adult Correctional Facility. An application has been received to build two new
connected buildings at the Adult Correctional Facility near Parkers Lake. The
buildings would be to add to their "industry" building and to build a new programs and
services building (for such things as their G.E.D. program). No new beds or
population increase would result at the facility. A neighborhood meeting was held
Wednesday evening at the facility. About 23 residents attended. Our staff reports that
the long-time residents seemed to have no real problems with the proposal. Newer
residents were more cautious, wondering if the changes would eventually lead to more
population or a higher proportion of felons. Overall, the meeting was not too
emotional.
1�,
Nanterre Development, Vicksburg and Schmidt Lake Road. I have received
several questions about the water tower. The City will have to buy the water tower
site. This was true regardless of where the tower had been located. After consulting
with the City Attorney, there was no way to require dedication of a water tower site to
serve most of the community from these developers. The developers have agreed to be
assessed over 10 years for the difference in cost to the City of moving the tower site
from the high ground in the plat to the outlot along Vicksburg north of Schmidt Lake
Road (about $100,000).
The drainage standard was discussed at our staff meeting this morning. The City's
standard has been to allow no increase in rate of runoff for many years. This is the
same standard used by almost all other cities. The only City we know of with any total
volume control is Woodbury, which is using a temporary volume control system in a
limited area of the City because of emergency flooding threats. Changing our drainage
standard would take much study; we do not have any good ideas on how we could
change it.
South Shore Drive. Nick Granath has organized a meeting for Thursday afternoon
with the Mayor of Medicine Lake and several residents invited to discuss the options
for reducing traffic and speeding on South Shore Drive.
Freeman special assessment appeal case. A copy of this decision was handed out
Tuesday evening. The City did lose the appeal, as our attorneys expected. The
decision is unpublished, which means it has no impact as a precedent. The decision did
call into question one aspect of our new special assessment policy. The appeals court
did not like our averaging of construction costs over a period of years. It does seem to
be all right to average costs citywide within a given construction year. Overall, our
attorneys think the decision is livable. The City Attorney is drafting a proposed
revision to the special assessment policy. The appeal time to the Supreme Court would
be only 10 days. It is highly unlikely they would hear it, and our attorneys do not
recommend any further appeal.
Anti -poverty legislation compromise. A group of DFL and IR Senators proposed a
compromise anti -poverty bill last week. The AMM invited a group of Mayors and
other city officials to a meeting to consider the compromise. I attended the meeting in
place of Joy Tierney. A copy of the compromise was handed out Tuesday evening.
All city officials present approved of the compromise, including me. After listening to
the explanation of the compromise and asking several questions, I ascertained that the
bill would not cause a property tax increase for Plymouth residents and would make
some state and metro resources available to us for HRA or other housing activities.
Our existing levy for Plymouth Towne Square would more than cover our needed
"contribution" that the compromise bill requires for affordable housing. Rep. Todd
Van Dellen is concerned that Mayors and other have approved of a bill before many of
the key provisions are in writing. Roger Peterson has confirmed that our understanding
of the bill is correct, and that is the actual bill is different, we are free to retract our
support.
Tax Increment Legislation. Ron Abrams left a message that he has conferred with
Ann Rest, chair of the House Tax Committee, on the TIF bill. The amendments we
sought for existing TIF districts are still in place, and we will be given until December
to approve a new plan to spend funds from existing districts rather than July 1, 1995.
Transit Funding. John Sweeney, City Transit Coordinator, has been told that the
Met Council Transit is considering dumping Metro Mobility costs onto opt -out cities
that offer midday service. This is primarily aimed at Plymouth and Maple Grove. We
have over 900 Metro Mobility calls per month in Plymouth. The current subsidy is
more than $13 per call. Over the course of a year, this could become a six figure
number. We will know more in a few days.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: April 20, 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Events
Moen Leuer Construction at Highway 55 and Co. Rd. 24. The Planning
Commission heard this item for 2 1/2 hours last Wednesday and continued the hearing
to April 26th. The development would consist of four buildings totaling about 290,000
square feet. Major access is shown as Medina Road, with a right turn access from Co.
Rd. 24. About 160 trucks per day are predicted. In response to numerous questions
about shifting access to Highway 55, I am today writing a letter to MnDot to get an
answer as to whether or not they could allow a new access onto Highway 55. I am
asking for a quick response, since our clock on deciding this project runs out May
16th. If for any reason the Council wishes to rethink the wisdom of having a general
industrial zoning designation in this area, the only real answer would appear to be a
moratorium to review our regulations, rezone the area, or invent a new "light"
industrial zoning district. The developers have already discussed legal action against
the City.
Adult Correctional Facility. An application has been received to build two new
connected buildings at the Adult Correctional Facility near Parkers Lake. The
buildings would be to add to their "industry" building and to build a new programs and
services building (for such things as their G.E.D. program). No new beds or
population increase would result at the facility. A neighborhood meeting was held
Wednesday evening at the facility. About 23 residents attended. Our staff reports that
the long-time residents seemed to have no real problems with the proposal. Newer
residents were more cautious, wondering if the changes would eventually lead to more
population or a higher proportion of felons. Overall, the meeting was not too
emotional.
Nanterre Development, Vicksburg and Schmidt Lake Road. I have received
several questions about the water tower. The City will have to buy the water tower
site. This was true regardless of where the tower had been located. After consulting
with the City Attorney, there was no way to require dedication of a water tower site to
serve most of the community from these developers. The developers have agreed to be
assessed over 10 years for the difference in cost to the City of moving the tower site
from the high ground in the plat to the outlot along Vicksburg north of Schmidt Lake
Road (about $100,000).
The drainage standard was discussed at our staff meeting this morning. The City's
standard has been to allow no increase in rate of runoff for many years. This is the
same standard used by almost all other cities. The only City we know of with any total
volume control is Woodbury, which is using a temporary volume control system in a
limited area of the City because of emergency flooding threats. Changing our drainage
standard would take much study; we do not have any good ideas on how we could
change it.
South Shore Drive. Nick Granath has organized a meeting for Thursday afternoon
with the Mayor of Medicine Lake and several residents invited to discuss the options
for reducing traffic and speeding on South Shore Drive.
Freeman special assessment appeal case. A copy of this decision was handed out
Tuesday evening. The City did lose the appeal, as our attorneys expected. The
decision is unpublished, which means it has no impact as a precedent. The decision did
call into question one aspect of our new special assessment policy. The appeals court
did not like our averaging of construction costs over a period of years. It does seem to
be all right to average costs citywide within a given construction year. Overall, our
attorneys think the decision is livable. The City Attorney is drafting a proposed
revision to the special assessment policy. The appeal time to the Supreme Court would
be only 10 days. It is highly unlikely they would hear it, and our attorneys do not
recommend any further appeal.
Anti -poverty legislation compromise. A group of DFL and IR Senators proposed a
compromise anti -poverty bill last week. The AMM invited a group of Mayors and
other city officials to a meeting to consider the compromise. I attended the meeting in
place of Joy Tierney. A copy of the compromise was handed out Tuesday evening.
All city officials present approved of the compromise, including me. After listening to
the explanation of the compromise and asking several questions, I ascertained that the
bill would not cause a property tax increase for Plymouth residents and would make
some state and metro resources available to us for HRA or other housing activities.
Our existing levy for Plymouth Towne Square would more than cover our needed
"contribution" that the compromise bill requires for affordable housing. Rep. Todd
Van Dellen is concerned that Mayors and other have approved of a bill before many of
the key provisions are in writing. Roger Peterson has confirmed that our understanding
M
of the bill is correct, and that is the actual bill is different, we are free to retract our
support.
Tax Increment Legislation. Ron Abrams left a message that he has conferred with
Ann Rest, chair of the House Tax Committee, on the TIF bill. The amendments we
sought for existing TIF districts are still in place, and we will be given until December
to approve a new plan to spend funds from existing districts rather than July 1, 1995.
Transit Funding. John Sweeney, City Transit Coordinator, has been told that the
Met Council Transit is considering dumping Metro Mobility costs onto opt -out cities
that offer midday service. This is primarily aimed at Plymouth and Maple Grove. We
have over 900 Metro Mobility calls per month in Plymouth. The current subsidy is
more than $13 per call. Over the course of a year, this could become a six figure
number. We will know more in a few days.