HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-21-1995SEPTEMBER 21, 1995
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER:
OCTOBER 3 8:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
(Time change due to School Dist. 281
Special Election)
City Council Chambers
OCTOBER 24 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
2. HRA -- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers.
3. PLYMOUTH HISTORY FEST 1995 -- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, Noon - 4:30
p.m., Plymouth Creek Park. (M-3)
4. COMMUNITY FORUM ON DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE --
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1995, 7:00 p.m., Mall of America Event Center (First
Level, West Side), Bloomington. Collaborative event sponsored by Methodist
Hospital, HealthSystem Minnesota, and the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women.
(M-4)
5. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:00 p.m.,
Council Chambers.
6. STATE BOARD OF GOVERNMENT INNOVATION AND COOPERATION --
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:00 p.m., Minnetonka City Hall Council
Chambers. This is a public forum to bring together all elected and senior
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administrative officials from the county, city, and school district levels to meet with
area legislators and the public. Attached is a schedule of the proceedings. (M-6)
7. BOARD OF ZONING -- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 7:00 p.m., Council
Chambers.
8. COUNCIL CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION, THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28, 7:00 p.m., Public Safety Training Room.
9. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES -- Attached is a map to the September 28
Regional LMC Meeting to be held at the Greenhaven Country Club in Anoka, as well
as the list of September and October Regional Meeting Schedule locations for the
League meetings. Please call Laurie if interested in attending. (M-9)
10. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT ---- Discussion of
current transit issues, subtitled "Let's Talk Transit, The Front Seat Perspective". To be
held Wednesday, October 11, 7:30 a.m. - noon, Crystal Community Center, 4800
Douglas Dr. N. Please call Laurie if interested in attending. (M-10)
11. FORUM ON THE IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7:00 p.m., North Hennepin Community College Fine Arts
Building, 85th & W. Broadway, Brooklyn Park. Sponsored by the Domestic Violence
Prevention Network of Suburban Hennepin County. Please call Laurie if interested in
attending. (M-11)
12. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan
Council and its advisory commissions is attached. (M-12)
13. MEETING CALENDARS -- September and October meeting calendars are attached.
(M-13)
1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/
Industrial/Public and Use Types. (I-1).
2. MINUTES -- Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes, September 14,
(I-2).
3. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE REPORT -- On September 15, 1995, development
signs were placed at the following locations:
• South of County Road 6 at Annapolis Lane - (94014). Carlson Real Estate Company is
requesting approval for PUD Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional
Use Permit for a Super America, fast food restaurant and office building.
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South of Rockford Road, west of Plymouth Boulevard and east of Vicksburg Lane. -
(95088). Kinder Care Learning Centers, Inc. requesting approval for PUD Preliminary
Plan/Final Plan, and Conditional Use Permit for a day care center.
4. CHARTER COMMISSION VACANCY -- Todd Wirth has resigned from the
Plymouth Charter Commission. Attached is his resignation letter, as well as a letter to
Chief District Judge Kevin S. Burke, requesting appointment of an individual to fill the
vacancy. (I-4)
5. HOUSING DATA -- Attached is housing information provided by Community
Development Director Anne Hurlburt. This was requested by the City Council at the
recent meeting with Metropolitan Council members. (I-5)
6. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. News release from the Minnesota Telephone Association and US West Communications
announcing the new "320" telephone area code. Also attached is an Answer from the
State Attorney General's Office supporting a petition to the Public Utilities Commission
for reconsideration from petitioners in the Red Wing area opposed to the shift in area
codes plan. (I -6a)
b. Release from Teleworks Inc., announcing the City of Fridley's Information Line, FIL.
Attached is the brochure detailing Fridley's information access program. (I -6b)
c. Metropolitan Council population and household estimates for April 1, 1994 for the
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Plymouth's population has increased from 50,889
(1990 census) to 57,391 (Metropolitan Council estimate on April 1, 1994). During the
same period the number of households has increased from 18,361 to 20,856. (I -6c)
d. League Of Minnesota Cities Bulletin -- September 30, 1995. (I -6d)
e. News release from Northwest Community Television announcing a television special on
construction of Highway 610. (I -6e)
7. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to the City Council from Johnson Brothers Corp. Vice President of Marketing
Joseph Michaels asking for the City's position regarding the parcel 36-118-22-33-0007,
acreage east of Zachary Lane, in light of the success of the Open Space Referendum.
Attached is a copy of acknowledgment of the letter, which is referred to Park and
Recreation Director Eric Blank. (I -7a)
A status report on all correspondence is also attached.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Thank -you letter from Plymouth Historical Society President Gary Schiebe to John
Lavander of the CALIBER Development Corporation acknowledging a contribution of
$350 to the Plymouth Historical Society. (I -8a)
b. Letter to Dwight Johnson from Met Council Regional Administrator James Solem
providing the Met Council's latest information on a possible work stoppage and
interruption in transit service. (I -8b)
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c. Letter from Public Works Director Fred Moore to Hennepin County Department of
Transportation regarding completion of County Road 61 from County Road 10
northerly to Hemlock Lane. (I -8c)
d. Letters to residents Betty Baer and Carole Ross with an update on the acquisition of
open space. (I -8d)
e. Letter from Dick Keifer regarding street maintenance, along with a response from Fred
Moore. (I -8e)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
PLYMOUTH
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Saturday, September 23, 1995, Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Plymouth Creek Park, 3 625 Fernbrook Ln.
Featuring Olde Fashioned
Fiddle Contest with Cash Prizes
Jam Session Tent
Story Telling
Entertainment
Antique Cars from 1890 to 1931
Demos of Olde Tyme Crafts & Skills
Historical Society Tours
Refreshments
Family Vim-
Admission: $2.00, Children 12 and under FREE!
For more information, or toartici ante, call 509-5200.
Event will be held rain or shine Bring a blanket or lawn chair
Presented by: Sponsors: Walser Chevrolet, Superior Ford,
Plymouth Historical Society Premier Lincoln •Murcury•Merkur,
and Plymouth Park & Recreation1 ILSharon Anderson, Reactor, RumAx Rm,tts,
Herb's Servicenter, Inc., Plymouth Tire
& Auto, Twin Cities Music &Arts Consulting
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Mayors and City Officials
Stephanie Morrow, Vice President
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FREE Community Forum on Domestic and Family Violence
with Denise Brown (Sister of Slain Nicole Brown Simpson)
As part of our ongoing commitment to violence -free communities and healthy families, we
are sponsoring a special public appearance from Denise Brmpn.
Through collaborative efforts with the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women, we
are extending an invitation to our City Officials to attend this important event.
"There's No Excuse for Abuse" will be an ideal opportunity for families and
professionals to gain a greater understanding about domestic violence and its effect on our
Community.
Please photocopy and post the enclosed flyer about this event throughout your
community's distribution network.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 26,1995
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mall of America Event Center
We hope that you will take advantage of3his unique opportunity to show your support of
violence -free communities and healthy families! Please feel free to contact me if you have
any questions.
There Is No Excuse For i
With Denise Brown
(Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson)
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Date: Tuesday,
September 26,1995
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Place: Mall Of America
Event Center
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AUXILIARY
For Additional Information Call (612) 932-5128
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Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation
309 Administration Buildina • 50 Sherburne Avenue • Saint Paul. Minnesota 55166 • 612/282-2390 • Fax 612/282-6333
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS' REGIONAL FORUM
Minnetonka City Hall Council Chambers
Wednesday, September 27, 1995
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
6:30 P.M. Introduction Of Legislators
6:40 P.M. Overview Of The Evening's Activities - Jim Gelbmann
6:45 P.M. The Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation: A Resource For Local Officials
Identification and Discussion Of Several Pilot Projects and Waivers
Identify and discuss Legislative Auditor's Best Practices Project
7:05 P.M. Panel Discussion Of Local Officials - One representative of each of the following
levels of government: Coupty, City, and School District
"What is the current status of intergovernmental cooperation and innovation
within the region?"
Are there any intergovernmental forums for discussing expanded opportunities for intergovernmental
cooperation and innovation? Identify specific intergovernmental initiatives that are currently in
progress. What other activities have been tried? Have there been any notable successes? Have there
been any initiatives that did not meet expectations? How do citizens react to intergovernmental
cooperation and other innovative initiatives? Is there interest in pursuing consolidations of one or more
local governments within the region? What are some of the barriers to intergovernmental cooperation
and innovation? How can those barriers be eliminated or minimized? Can you identify specific
opportunities for future intergovernmental cooperation and innovation relative to the delivery of local
government services? Are there examples of duplication of effort that results in inefficient or
ineffective local government service delivery?
7:45 P.M. Break
7:55 P.M. What role can the State play in assisting local officials?
Participants will be asked to identify and discuss state policies that may impair
the ability of local officials to effectively and efficiently deliver essential public
services.
8:15 P.M. Small Group Discussions
"What opportunities may eslst for increasing intergovernmental cooperation
within the region?" Identify specific actions that need to be taken to take
advantage of these opportunities.
8:45 P.M. Summary Of Small Group Discussions
9:05 P.M. Where do we go from here? How do we assure that there will be follow up to the day's
discussions.
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League of Minnesota Cities St. Paul, MN 55126-8044
1995 REGIONAL MEETING PROGRAM
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
2:00-2:30 p.m. LMC Information Systems Update/Telecommunications
Barb Gallo, LMC's Director of Technology Services
2:30-3:00 p.m. Liability Issues Involving Contracts
LMCIT Staff
3:00-3:15 p.m. Break
3:15- 3:35 p.m. Legislative Issues at the Upcoming Session
IGR Staff
3:35-4:00 p.m. Tobacco and Smoke Free Communities for Children
Minnesota Department of Health Staff
4:00-5:00 p.m. Discussion by cities attending of City Achievements
Moderator: Tom Thelen, LMC Field Representative
5:00-6:00 p.m. Social Hour
6:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner
EVENING PROGRAM
7:00-7:15 p.m. Introduction by Jim Miller, LMC Executive Director
Welcome by Host City Mayor
7:15-7:30 p.m. Presentation of LMC's Strategic Plan
(LMC 2000: Service and Leadership)
Karen Anderson, Mayor, Minnetonka
President, League of Minnesota Cities
7:30-7:45 p.m. A video dealing with difficult personnel situations
7:45-8:30 p.m. Roundtable discussions of difficult personnel situations
8:30-9:00 p.m. Response to roundtable discussions questions
9:00 P.M. Adjourn
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1995 REGIONAL MEETING SCHEDULE
DATE
CITY
LOCATIONICONTACT PERSON
September 26
ELY
Kennedy Cafeteria Facilities
600 E Harvey Street
Ely, MN 55731
Patricia Wellvang
218/365-3224
September 27
AITKIN
American Legion Club -
20 First Avenue NW
Aitkin, MN 56431
Ross Wagner
218/927-2527
September 28
ANOKA
Greenhaven Country Club
2800 Greenhaven Drive
Anoka, MN 55303
Mark Nagel
612/421-6630
October 3
GREENBUSH
Greenbush Community Center
244 Main Street North
Box 98
Greenbush, MN 56726
WyAnn Janousek
218/782-2570
October 4
MC INTOSH
Centennial Community Center
115 Broadway NW
McIntosh, MN 56556
Ann Lohse
218/563-3043
October 5
HENNING
Henning Public School/Community Room
Henning Community Center/Evening
607 2nd Street
Henning, MN 56551
Wilma Morse/Sarah Ebeling
218/583-2402
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1995 REGIONAL MEETING SCHEDULE
DATE
cITY
LOCATION/CONTACT PERSON
October 17
STEWARTVILLE
Stewartville Civic Center
Intersections of Highway 63 & Highway 30
Stewartville, MN 55976
Cheryl Roeder
507/533-4745
October 18
OWATONNA
Ramada Inn
1212 North Interstate 35
Owatonna, MN 55060
Jim Moeckly
507/451-4540
October 19
WINTHROP
Community Center
305 North Main Street
Winthrop, MN 55396
Samuel Shult
507/647-5306
October 24
FAIRMONT
Holiday Inn -Fairmont
Junction 1-90 & Highway 15
Fairmont, MN 56031
David Schomack
507/238-9461
October 25
WILLMAR
Holiday Inn
2104 E Highway 12
Willmar, MN 56201
Kevin Halliday
612/235-4913
October 26
PIPESTONE
Pipestone Country Club
1003 8th Avenue SE
Pipestone, MN 56164
Joan Lange
507/825-3324
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From Highway 169:
Take Highway 169 North through Anoka
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City of Anoka. Thurs&y-,September 28 99S
We will have city officials attending the regional meeting in Anoka and we agree to
pay for these meals unless the City of Anoka is notified of any changes by Monday, September
25, 1995.
NAMES/TITLES OF PERSONS ATTENDING:
(Please furnish names of people
attending so that name tags
can be prepared)
PERSON MAKING RESERVATION(S):
CITY:
* Number of attendees
Number of attendees
PHONE: (
x $10.00 registration fee
x $15.00 dinner
TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $
Please make checks payable to CITY OF ANOKA and return with registration form to:
Deb Young
CITY OF ANOKA
2015 First Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
* $10.00 registration fee applies only to the first ten registrants. There is no charge for more than
ten registrations from one city.
WANT TO GOLF NINE HOLES BEFORE THE DAY BEGINS? ...
Call Jon Bendix, 427-3180, at the Greenhaven Golf Course if you are interested. Let him, or anyone
on his staff, know you're with the LMC group so they can set you up with other LMC players.
Summit sponsors:
Camden AdVANtage
Community Action for Suburban Hennepin
Five Cities Transportation
Metropolitan Council Transit Operations
North Memorial Health Care
Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council
CO-OP Northwest
Family Services Collaborative
Success By 60 Northwest
Northwest Community Job Bank
Project/HIRED
PRISM
Tots to Teens Taxi
University of Minnesota, Design Center
West Metro Coordinated Transportation/
Senior Resources
Registration Form
TAXI TAXI
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The Crystal Community Center is served by
MCTO's Minneapolis bus routes 14, 19, and
85. For more details on trip times, please call
373-3333.
Northwest Hennepin
Transportation Summit
LET'S TALK TRANSIT
THE FRONT SEAT
PERSPECTIVE
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Wednesday, October 11, 1995
7:30 AM to Noon
Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, Minnesota
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Let's Talk Transit:
The Front Seat Perspective
Transportation affects most people
living or working in the northwest Hennepin
area. Buses, cars, vans, and other vehicles
travel daily within the 200 -mile region for
hundreds of different reasons. Where are
they going? Where aren't they going? Where
could they go? And what can be done in a
time of shrinking resources to provide the
most efficient and effective services?
Come to the Summit to:
♦ Learn about the transportation issues
facing older adults, families, employers and
employees, local municipalities and providers
♦Dialogue with others regarding new
collaborations
♦Develop strategies for maximizing
resources
This event is free and open to the public.
Community members, transit providers and
planners, city staff, policy makers, business
owners, human resource managers, social
service providers, and school representatives
are encouraged to attend.
Throughout the morning, transportation
experts will address several issues such as
the MCTO's transit re -design process, the
transportation services operating in this area,
and the status of transit funding.
Event Schedule
7:30 AM Registration and Rolls
8:00 AM Summit Begins
Welcome and Introductions
Mary Anderson, United Way's
Success By 60 Northwest
Management Committee, Moderator
Featured Speakers Include:
Tammy Anderson, Tots to Teens Taxi
Frank Boyles, City of Prior Lake
Natalio Diaz, Metropolitan Council
Carolyn Hawkins, West Metro
Coordinated Transportation
Brian Lamb, Metropolitan Council
Transit Operations (MCTO)
Mary Negri, Robbinsdale Area
School District #281
Rosie Smith-Pilgram, Success By 60
Northwest Transportation
Committee Chair
Hans Widmer, The Prudential
11:15 AM Shifting Gears:
What's the Neat Step?
Noon Adjourn
TAXI
Northwest Hennepin
Transportation Summit
Registration Form
The Summit is free, but space is limited and
advanced registrations are needed to assist
with planning. Please complete and return
this form by October 2nd.
Name
Org./Company
Address
Phone
Number Attending
Check if appropriate:
I need child care
I have special needs that require
assistance (i.e. interpreter,
accessibility, etc.)
I need a ride to the event
I could provide a ride for someone
I can't attend, but I would like
to say the following about transit:
I can't attend, but keep me informed
of future meetings
Mail or fax registrations to:
Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council
7601 Kentucky Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Facsimile#: 493-2713
Questions: Call 493-2802
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The Domestic Violence Prevention Network of Suburban Hennepin
County has organized to confront and eliminate domestic violence in
our communities. We, therefore, cordially invite you and members of
your staff to attend a forum on Domestic Violence: Its Impact on
Children on October 12, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building
of North Hennepin Community College. As you know, domestic
violence is a serious problem in all of our communities and its effect
on children is both devastating and long lasting.
As a public official we hope you will make a special effort to attend
this forum. We will acknowledge your presence and urge members of
the audience to meet with you at the end *of the program.
The enclosed flyer includes details about the panelists, the exhibit
of artwork by children exposed to violence in the home, and other
plans for the evening. If you want more information or flyers, please
call one of the persons listed below.
We look forward to having you join us in our efforts to prevent
violence in our homes. Please return the enclosed response form by
October 1.
Sincerely,
Joan Gendreau 560-6215
Susan C. Pagnac Sr. 424-5645
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Eileen Hudon
Child Advocacy Coordinator of the
MN Coalition for Battered Women
Ms Hudon, a coordinator since 1982 and co-
founder of Women of Nations, moms and consults
for B altered Women's Programs. She will dis-
cuss funding for child advocacy and the change
in laws for young battered women.
Bee Jimpson
Advocacy Support Coordinator of the
Bantered Women's Legal
Advocacy Project
Ms Jimpson's, a seven year veteran to the
Battered Women's Movement, provides support
and education to battered women, advocates, law
enforcement,attorneys, judges, and systems
people. She will discuss the legal advocacy sup-
port for judges, law enforcement, and attorneys.
Jean Holloway
Attoraeyfor Crildrea's Defense Fund
Mi. Holloway works as a lobbyist on welfare
reform, child support, and child care. She will
examine the long-teimimpact DomesticViolence
has on children, relative to the community re-
sources needed to respond to the aftermaths (the
vidence that presents itself in the behavior of
the children who witness it).
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the behaviors exhibited daily, and impact of
DomesticViolence on children, in the school sett
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Phyllis Wilderscheidt
Executive Director of the Archdiocese
Commission on Women
For over 10 years, Ms. Wilderscheidt has been
an advocate, and co -facilitator for women and
children in an ecumenical support group con-
cerned with clergy misconduct. She will
review social chane occurring in the church,
relative to Domestic Violence.
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Mr. Sicheneder, has worked with children from
violent homes for over six years. He will be the
moderator, and will field questions from the
audience at the end of the presentation.
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PUBLIC OFFICIAL RESPONSE FORM
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Yes, I plan to attend the forum on Domestic Violence: Its
Impact on Children, on October 12.
I will sign in at the Public Officials' table at the forum so I can
be introduced during the forum and will be available to
meet with the public at the end of the forum.
- My staff members as listed below, plan to attend the forum.
- No, I am not able to attend, but please keep me informed.
Name:
Title:
Address:
Name:
Title:
Address:
Please return this form by October 1, 1995, to:
C/O Susan C. Pagnac Sr.
League of Women Voter of Brooklyn Park/Osseo/Maple Grove
9792 Hemlock Lane
Maple Grove, Minnesota
55369-3666
Name tags will be made from the above information.
Attach to this form any extra pages, you need for the additional people who
plan to attend the forum.
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METRO MEETINGS` 5°
A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and three
regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and Metropolitan
Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be
directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also available on the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 and
by computer modem, through the Twin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400.
DATE: September 15,1995
WEEK OF: September 18 - September 22,1995
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Transportation Committee - Monday, September 18, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider.
annual right-of-way acquisition loan fund program plan; Metro Mobility service agreements; dual track
airport briefing; change to five-year Transportation Improvement Program; solicitation package for ISTEA
funds; and other business.
Chair's Informal Breakfast Meeting with Council Members - Wednesday, September 20, 8 am.,
Sheraton -Midway, Bigelow's Restaurant, I-94 at Hamline, St. Paul.
Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, September 20, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider:
development of five-year Transportation Improvement Program for 1997-2001; alternative regional growth
concepts; and other business.
Finance Committee - Thursday, September 21, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider. acceptance
of Metropolitan Council Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; acceptance of the 1994 management letter
to the state auditor, adoption of the goal for publiclprivate partnerships; consideration of the Metropolitan
Sports Facilities Commission 1996 budget; The next portion of the meeting will be closed to the public
pursuant to MN Statutes Section 471.705 for discussion of labor negotiation issues. The meeting will be
reopened to the public following the discussion of labor negotiation issues. The committee will consider the
midyear 1995 budget report and other business.
Tour of Redevelopment/Reinvestment Sites --Downtown St. Paul and Arden Hills (for Council
members and local officials) - Friday, September 22, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 25 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 1995
Blueprint Blue Ribbon Task Force - Monday, September 25, 2 p.m., Room IA.
Community Development Committee -Tuesday, September 26, 3 p.m., Room IA.
Joint Meeting/Community Development Committee & Environment Committee - Tuesday, September
26, 4 p.m., Room 1A. The committees will discuss the Elm Creek cluster project progress report.
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Executive Committee - Wednesday, September 27, 8 a.m., Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St., Minneapolis.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, September 28, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Committee of the Whole - Thursday, September 28, immediately following the Council meeting, 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 meetings.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES CON IISSION
Capital Improvements Committee - Tuesday, September 19, 12:30 p.m., Commission conference room.
The committee will consider: contract award for 1995 sound system replacement project; Plaza Project
update; other 1996 projects; and other business.
Finance Committee - Tuesday, September 19, 2 p.m., Commission conference room. The committee will
consider: 1996 tax requirement; insurance review•, Bloomington land sale; and other business.
Commission Meeting -Wednesday, September 20, 9:30 a.m., Commission conference room. The committee
will consider: 1996 tax requirement; insurance review; Bloomington land sale update; Advisory Task Force
on Professional Sports in Minnesota update; report on the legislative session; legislative representative
contracts; marketing plan; advertising update; sound system replacement project; Plaza Project update; other
1996 projects; and other discussion items.
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 Judy Somers,
335-3310.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COIVIIVIISSION FOUNDATION
Foundation Meeting - Wednesday, September 20, 11 a.m., Commission conference room. The foundations
will consider. Astroturf project; budget; staffing; and other business.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission Foundation office is located at 900 South 5th St.,
Minneapolis, MN 55415.
METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COM IISSION
Special Commission Meeting - Monday, September 18, 10 a.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh
Terminal Building, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The commission will discuss the development
of existing airports; Chicago O'Hare International, Pittsburgh International, and Sky Harbor International in
Phoenix.
Special Meeting/Planning and Environment Committee - Monday, September 18, 12:30 p.m., Room 303,
Lindbergh Terminal Building. The committee will consider: FIS lease funding update; contract bids received -
Runway 4/22 extension, upper level roadway canopy (general, curtainwall, mechanical and electrical), FIS
(caissons, structural steel and insulation removal); and acceptance of a grant offer.
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Commission Meeting - Monday, September 18, 1 p.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal
Building. The commission will consider: recommendation on airport leases; Dual Track Airport Planning
Process (ground access, supplemental airport study update, and remote runway study); briefing on
congressional issues; St. Paul Downtown Airport marketing plan; September ADNE levels; final contract
payments for Lindbergh Terminal 1995 mechanical modifications, Lindbergh Terminal miscellaneous
modifications, 1995 parking structure rehabilitation, and 1993-95 Part 150 Sound Insulation Program;
contract change orders; contract bids received for salt storage building modifications, 1995-96 Glycol
Recovery Program, New Ford Town/Rich Acres asbestos abatement/demolition, and Part 150 Sound
Insulation Program August bid cycle; ratification of acceptance on grant offer; 1996-2002 Capital
Improvement Program; review of upcoming construction project bids; Budget Task Force update; Finance
Subcommittee update; discussion on request to revise public parking rates effective Oct. 1, 1995; bids
received for regional terminal shuttle service; Flying Scotchman variance agreement; airport maintenance and
operations state aid agreements; bids received for gasoline and diesel fuel; bids received for ice control
materials (sand ,salt, urea and sodium formate); arbtritation award - fire fighters/fire drive operators; July
budget variance; initiation of Air Canada service; Heads Up; and other business.
Special Commission Meeting - Monday, September 18, 4 p.m., Ramsey Room, Minnesota Club, 317 North
Washington Ave., St. Paul. The commission will hold a workshop on roWJob of commissioners, cast study
example of MSP auto rental shuttle, and monthly meeting issues - location and facilities.
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. For
more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726-8186.
METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COM3USSION
Commission Meeting - Tuesday, September 19, 4 p.m., Chambers. The commission will consider the status
report on recreation research efforts and other business.
The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth
St., St. Paul, MN 55 10 1. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting
information, please call 291-6363.
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TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG"bATA CONTROL/INSPECTION
CLERK
SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES
SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 1995
Permit #68851 was issued to Bass Associates Inc. for a tenant finish at 13205 Industrial
Park Blvd, valuation $135,000.00
Permit #68874 was issued to Carlson Real Estate Inc. for a tenant finish at 1925
Annapolis Lane North, valuation $70,000.00.
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
September 14, 1995
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Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Bildsoe, Priebe, Wahl and
Willegalle; Planning Commissioner Ribbe, staff Blank and Pederson
Absent: Commissioners Fiemann and Johnson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the September meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Priebe and seconded by Commissioner
Willegalle to approve the minutes of the July meeting as presented. The
motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. No recreation staff were present, but Director Blank discussed how
our fall youth soccer program continues to grow, with 200 more children
participating in 1995 than in 1994. There was an increase in 1994 of
about 200 as well. With our current facilities and the difficulty in
securing coaches, staff feels that soccer enrollment may have to be limited
next year. Director Blank announced two special events in September
sponsored by the City; an Art Fair on Saturday, September 16, at Parkers
Lake Park, and a History Fest on Saturday, September 23, at Plymouth
Creek Park.
c. Others. None.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Council approved the acquisition of the Ess property, which adjoins the
land the City currently owns that has been designated as environmental
park. This acquisition will now permit the City, if they so choose, to build
some girls softball fields. The City is currently lacking in fields of the
appropriate size for girls high school softball. Also, by having this
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additional land, the environmental park could be expanded to include such
things as an environmental education center.
b. Council approved the purchase of the Mission open space property.
c. Council approved the purchase of the Hartenburg open space property.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Private swimming op of update. Director Blank stated that he met with the
Wayzata School District and a private swimming club regarding the
possibility of building a swimming pool in a joint three way project
between the City, the school district and the private club. The School
District has indicated that they have $1.5 million to contribute to such a
project.
b. West Medicine Lake Park update. Progress on this project has been fairly
slow due to some permits being tied up in the environmental process.
However, Director Blank is expecting Council authorization on September
19 to go out for bid on Phase 1, which is the road and bridge portion. A
contract for this work could then be awarded in mid-October, with the
actual work possibly beginning in November.
c. Open spaces update. Director Blank indicated that the acquisition process
on three of the four sites has been fairly smooth and that there is adequate
funding available for the final site. The last site, however, may be
somewhat complicated by the fact that a realtor has gotten involved and is
trying to sell the land to a developer. Director Blank said that if that
happens, the City will simply deal with the developer if necessary.
d. Playfield high school update. Director Blank stated that the contractor is
busy working on the construction of the three buildings that will comprise
the high school. Dirt is being stockpiled on the site to be used in
conjunction with the construction of the bridge. The NURP pond is in as
well as wetland mitigation. Sewer and water lines are in. Some grading
of fields could take place later this fall.
e. Study ofo� uth sports facilities update. Director Blank and Rick Busch
are planning to reconvene this committee within a couple of weeks.
Members of PRAC that are on this committee are Don Anderson, Mark
Wahl and Henry Willegalle.
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f. 1996-2000 CIP update. Director Blank discussed the request for tennis
courts in Turtle Lake Park. He explained that tennis courts planned in
Plymouth Creek Park have been in the CIP for the past five years but
keep getting bumped for other more pressing items. These are the courts
that would be for use by the residents requesting courts in Turtle Lake
Park. So far, the policy of the City has been to build tennis courts at our
playfields and not in neighborhood parks. Director Blank feels that this
policy may change in the future, but at the present time, there is still need
for a few more neighborhood parks to be developed. Director Blank
explained that when Shiloh Park was upgraded a few years ago, the Park
Commission recommended that tennis courts be included in the upgrade,
because many of the residents requested it, but the City Council took it
out of the final master plan before approving the plan.
g. Recommend Mighty Ducks ice arena grant. Director Blank indicated that
staff is preparing a Mighty Ducks ice arena grant application and
explained to PRAC why there is a need for indoor ice in Plymouth. He
explained that conditions of the grant state that there must be joint
cooperation with other agencies if a grant is to be considered for award.
Several agencies have made a commitment to the City of Plymouth that
they would cooperate in such a project, including School Districts 281 and
284. Others, such as the City of Wayzata, Plymouth -Wayzata Youth
Hockey and the Wayzata Lions Club have indicated an interest in
contributing financially to such a project. Contributions may total about
$675,000. The amount of the grant would be $250,000. The entire
project is estimated at approximately $4,000,000. This would be for two
sheets of ice, which, in the long run, according to Director Blank, is more
profitable. Single sheets of ice tend to lose money. When asked how the
City would fund the balance of this project, Director Blank explained that
it would probably be through a bond referendum.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BILDSOE AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WAHL TO RECOMMEND THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A MIGHTY
DUCKS ICE ARENA GRANT. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL
AYES.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Name for ninth playfield. Director Blank explained that playfield number
9 needs an official name, and that staff's recommendation is Elm Creek
Playfield. He stated that if PRAC preferred a different name, staff would
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come up with a few more possibilities and bring them back to the next
meeting for further consideration.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BILDSOE TO ACCEPT THE
NAME ELM CREEK PLAYFIELD AS THE OFFICIAL NAME FOR
THE NINTH PLAYFIELD. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL
AYES.
b. Review citizen survey results. Director Blank went over the results of the
latest citizen survey. Unlike the survey conducted a few years ago, this
one was a city-wide survey, rather than just park -related. Park issues
rated quite well, with 92% of those surveyed liking our park facilities and
94% approving of the job that park maintenance does. Sixty-eight percent
want a community center study done. Ninety-four percent want the City
to save one of the three golf courses in Plymouth from being developed.
Director Blank indicated that Hampton Hills and Elm Creek could both
become 9 -hole executive courses, with Hollydale remaining as the only
18 -hole course in Plymouth. The owners of Hollydale have indicated they
want to stay in the golf business, although Lundgren Bros. has offered to
buy their land. Director Blank said that if the City decided it wanted to
acquire a golf course, the current owners would need to be persuaded to
sell to the City rather than to a developer. Even though the property at all
three courses is guided public/semi-public, a developer would likely win a
case for having it re -guided residential. The Park Commission indicated
their interest in pursuing this issue and keeping it on the PRAC agenda for
future meetings.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
None.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
September 14, 1995
Virgil Scheider
c/o Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Virgil:
This letter is to inform you that I must resign my position as a member of the Plymouth Charter
Commission due to my relocation of address to Mankato, MN. I recently accepted an
administrative position with the Mankato Clinic and moved effective September 1,. 1995. It's been
a great pleasure to serve on the Commission and serve with you as the initial Commission which
drafted and was successful in the passage of the current city charter for the city of Plymouth.
Good luck to you and the Commission on its future endeavors in serving the city of Plymouth.
Todd Wirth
1589 Sherwood Drive
North Mankato, MN 56003
September 18, 1995
Kevin S. Burke, Chief Judge
Fourth Judicial District Court
Hennepin County Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear Judge Burke:
CIN OF
PLYMOUTH -
The Plymouth Charter Commission has received a letter of resignation (copy enclosed)
from one of its members, Todd Wirth. On behalf of the Charter Commission, I ask
that you appoint an individual to fill this vacancy.
Thank you for your help. Please contact Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager,
(612) 509-5052, if the City can assist you with the appointment process in any way.
Sincerely,
Virgil Schneider
Charter Commission Chairperson
Enclosure
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NEWS RELEASE �• 6
FROM THE MINNESOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS IIVDU TRY c_
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FOR RELEASE: August 29, 1995
CONTACTS: Kathryn Cassidy, Minnesota Telephone Ass eiation
612-291-7311
Mary Hisley, U S WEST Communications
612-663-5992
"320" TO BE hUNNESOTA'S NEW AREA CODE
PLANNED FOR EARLY 1996
The state's telecommunications industry today announced that
"320" will be the new area code added in Minnesota early next year.
Under an order issued by the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission, the region now served by the 612 'area code will be split.
One area, the existing Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan local calling
area, will keep the 612 code. The area west of the metro area will be
assigned the new 320 area code. Five exchanges — Red Wing, Wabasha,
White Rock, Goodhue and Lake City — in the southeast corner of the
region now served by the 612 code will be moved into the 507 area.
While the Public Utilities Commission, which has final
authority, has not yet decided on an exact date, the Minnesota
telecommunications industry intends to recommend the new code be
used starting March 17, 1996.
Beginning that date, consumers will be able to take advantage of a
six-month transition period in which long distance calls will be
completed whether the caller dials the old 612 code or the new 320 code.
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The industry recommends that the six-month transition period
expire on September 15, 1996. Following that date, calls into the region
served by the 320 code will only be completed if the 320 code is dialed.
The need for a new area code is being driven by dramatic growth in
the demand for new telephone numbers — such as for cellular
telephones, pagers, fax machines, second telephone lines and computer
modems. The unprecedented growth is expected to exhaust the supply of
available numbers in the 612 area by the fourth quarter 1996.
People in the areas getting new area codes will have to make
changes in such things as stationery, business cards, signs and
automatic dialing machines, as well as having cellular telephones and
pagers reprogrammed.
New area codes being assigned across the country, like
Minnesota's 320 code, use a different format than in the past.
Traditional codes in the past all had a "O" or "1" as the middle digit. The
supply of such traditional area codes was exhausted months ago, and all
new codes have the numbers "2" through "9" as the middle digit.
The new format has created problems for businesses across the
nation. Some telephone equipment used by businesses does not
recognize the new area codes and fails to complete telephone calls to
those codes. As a result, business systems, often called PBX systems,
need to be updated to ensure calls can be completed to the new codes.
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the demand for new
telephone number prefixes (the first three digits of a telephone number)
in the region served by Minnesota's 612 area code required the addition
of an average of 22 new prefixes each year. Since mid-1993, the growth
rate in the 612 area has more than doubled and about 50 new prefixes
have been added each year.
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The need to add a new area code exists solely in the 612 area.
Other area codes in the state — 218 serving roughly the northern third of
Minnesota and 507 serving the southern quarter of the state — are not
faced with the same problem.
Running out of telephone number prefixes is not a problem unique
to Minnesota but rather a nationwide phenomenon. At least 16 states
across the country are getting new area codes in 1995. The addition of a
new area code will not change long distance rates or local calling areas.
HUBERT H. HUMPHREY III
A77ORKEY GENERAL
STATE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GFNFRAL
September 15, 1995
Dr. Burl W. Haar
Executive Secretary
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55101-2147
BUSINESS REOULA77oN SEcnoN
SUM 1200
445 m1NNESOTA sTRErr
MPAU4 MN 55101-2130
TECL'PHONE: (612) 296-9412
Re: In the Matter of the Development of a Relief Plan for the 612 Area Code
MPUC Docket No. P -999/M-95-357
Dear Dr. Haar:
Enclosed for filing please find the original and fifteen copies of the Office of Attorney
General's Answer to Petition for Reconsideration of Red Wing Area Petitioners in the above -
referenced matter. Also enclosed is an Affidavit of Service.
Respectfully -submitted,
ON
Assistant Attorney General
(612) 297-4611 (Voice)
(612) 296-1410 (TDD)
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Joel Jacobs
Thomas Burton
Marshall Johnson
Dee Knaak
Don Storm
In the Matter of the Development
of a Relief Plan for the
612 Area Code
Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
MPUC Docket No. P -999/M-95-357
ANSWER OF THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL,
TO PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF RED WING AREA PETITIONERS
Pursuant to Minn. R. 7829.3000, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) files this
Answer to the Petition for Reconsideration filed September 5, 1995 by the City of Red Wing,
the Red Wing Public Schools, the Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce, the Red Wing Shoe
Company, Pottery District Sportswear, River Region Health Services and the County of
Goodhue (collectively referred to as "Petitioners"). I The OAG supports the Petitioners' filing
and respectfully requests that the Public Utilities Commission (Commission) reconsider that
aspect of its August 23, 1995 Order in the above -captioned matter which transferred five
exchanges from the 612 area code to the 507 area code.
In its August 23, 1995 Order Setting Method For Introducing New Area Code In
Minnesota (August 23 Order), the Commission adopted an area code split as the basic method
for providing area code relief to the current 612 area code. However, the Commission also
ordered a boundary realignment of the 612 and 507 area codes. The Commission ordered that
1. As of the writing of this document, the OAG had also received Petitions for
Reconsideration filed on September 12, 1995 by GTE, the Department of Public Service
and Sherburne Telephone Company. Under Minn. R. 7829.3000, replies to these
Petitions need not be filed with the Commission until September 22, 1995. Therefore,
the OAG respectfully reserves its right to comment on these Petitions until that time.
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five exchanges in the southeast corner of the current 612, area code, including the exchanges
serving Red Wing, (collectively referred to as the "Southeast Exchanges"), be transferred to
the 507 area code. August 23 Order, p. 10.
The OAG did not specifically address the issue of the transfer of the Southeast
Exchanges in its July 14 Comments to the Commission. To the best of the OAG's knowledge,
the possibility of realignment of these specific exchanges had been raised for the first time in
other comments filed on July 14. Due to the time constraints that the Commission and parties
have been forced to operate under in this proceeding, no party had the opportunity to respond
or to provide additional information on this proposal through written reply. However, the
OAG did briefly discuss the general topic of boundary realignment in its July 14 Comments.
In the "open forum meetings" preceding written comments, the participating parties summarily
dismissed area code boundary realignment as a method for relief due to the significant
disadvantages associated with this form of area code relief. As the OAG's Comments noted,
this method "could necessitate massive number changes, including requiring customers to
undergo a total number change, not just an area code change. Further, a boundary
realignment may not provide a significant period of relief." OAG Comments, p.8.
The transfer of the Southeast exchanges to the 507 area code would bring precisely the
negative consequences discussed in the OAG Comments. As the Petitioners state:
[R]esidents of the Red Wing area are uniquely and particularly
disadvantaged by the Order because it requires not only a change in area code but
changes in prefixes for many of the City's residents. The substantial disruption
and expense that Red Wing residents will experience will yield only trivial relief
long after the immediate need for area code relief has been met. The transfer of =
the southeastern exchanges to the (507) area code will extend the life of the (612)
code by a mere two months at most.
Petition for Reconsideration, p.2.
The Petitioners also bring forward several new arguments against realignment, not
considered by the Commission at the time of its August 23 Order. Specifically, Petitioners
note that:
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(1) important public safety functions will be disrupted by any realignment,
Petition, p.4;
(2) realignment raises particular concerns for the welfare of the Red Wing
area's elderly residents, Id., p.6;
(3) the need for prefix changes would make all business advertising obsolete,
and require substantial expense including replacing advertising which uses
only the seven digit telephone number, such as billboards, Id., p.7; and
(4) since not all businesses will need new prefixes, inequities will be created
placing some companies at a competitive disadvantage. Id.
As the OAG noted in its July 14 Comments, every method of area code relief carries
with it certain disadvantages and will meet resistance from particular customer or industry
segments. Those disadvantages must then be weighed against the benefits in order to reach a
decision most consistent with the public interest. In this case, the OAG believes that the
Petitioners have persuasively demonstrated that any benefit of transferring the Southeast
Exchanges to the 507 area code is more than outweighed by the unique and substantial burdens
placed on the customers in those exchanges.
As noted above, the Commission and all parties have had to operate under severe time
constraints in this proceeding. These time constraints have resulted in the Commission and
parties receiving additional critical information concerning the impact of the transfer of the
Southeast Exchanges first during oral argument and now through Petitioners' filing. The OAG
encourages the Commission to take advantage of the opportunity to reconsider its decision, in
light of this new information and new argument. The OAG believes that the full record of this
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proceeding supports the Petitioners' request and respectfully urges the Commission to
reconsider that aspect of its August 23 Order which required the transfer of the Southeast
Exchanges to the 507 area code..
Dated: September 15, 1995
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Respectfully submitted,
HUBERT H. HUMPHREY III
Attorney General
State of Minnesota
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Assistant Attorney General
1200 NCL Tower
445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2130
(612) 297-4611 (Voice)
(612) 296-1410 (TDD)
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September 14, 1995'
Mr. Dwight Johnson
City Administrator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Johnson:
P.O. BOX 663 703/953-2631
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Tele -Works is pleased to introduce the City of Fridley's Information Line, FIL. HL joins over 90 local Cal
government systems nationwide providing 24-hour automated information access to the public.,
Enclosed is the FIL brochure. The number for the FIL 1.s 612/572-3600. Please call the:nunnber,*and
enter the 3 digit code of your choice.
FIL was installed and operates to 'accomplish two, prominent management goals:
11) Enhance communIcatlob and Information access for citizens & business
2) Lower, operating costs by optimlizing staff t1me.
The ACLS (Automated Citizen Information System) is now the most w!ly
I de use I d Customer'
Citizen/Local government Information lnierfac,6 tool In the Country .-.The reason is simple',* The.
System Works! It is simple to use, Implement, maintalh '*and it'pTo-vide-s'the widestaccess for
Citizen inquiry at the lowest cost for your agency and residents.. Moreover, the investment will
enhance future technology initiatives such as World Wide Web access, and. transactional interactiYe
systems.
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Inffirmation dissemination is fundamental to service organizations. App6allng access to this,
infbrmation Is vital and preferable fbr the emerging 21' century service providek. Learn how focal`_
governments nationwide. have taken a methodical and sensible, approach to providing public
infbriTiation technology access.
I will be in Minnesota November. 13-16, 1995.presenting Tele -Works, and our Wbrrhation s y*stems.
The presentation will last 30,to 45 minutes; at your location. Southern Virginia Is in the middle of an
area code transition; If you would like to arrange a meeting, or are interested in receiving more
information, please call me at (703) or (540) 951-6464.
I look forward to meeting with you and your staff.
Sincerely,
RQ
Chris Scheilharnmer
Account Manager
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Children's Issues
Baby sitting .......................................... 220
Child Abuse..........................................222
Children & Young Adults
With Disabilities...............................224
Crisis Nursery.......................................226
Day Care Center Requirements ........... 228
School Resource Officer ......................230
Young Children Home Alone ............. 232
Youth Services ......................... .......... :. 234
City Council,
S Commissions
City,Council Meetings ...............:.........240
City Attorney &
Prosecuting Attorney ....................... 242
City Ordinances & Resolutions ........... 244
General Info. & How to Contact
Council Members.............................246
Individuals With Disabilities Attending
a City Sponsored Meeting/Activity. . 248
Information about Cornmissions... ........ 250
Consumer': Services
General Information '
Billboard Information'..: .................260
Birth & Death Certificates .:::262
Cable TV Service Problems .... 264
Chamber of Commerce:. .......... ..::202
City Hall Operating Hours s ; 266
Drivers License &
Motor Vehicle lnformatron....::......268
FMN 35 - Government Cable Channel :: 270
Fridley History .........:...:. 272
Libraries ........:.::.......:.....: .:.:.:....:.:. 274 .'
Marriage Licenses...............276
Meditation Services:.::.:....:.::::.:.:.:.......278
Meeting Rooms Rental Information .... 280
Municipal Liquor Stores ............:.... :.... 282
Opinion Poll .....::....................:::..........:284
Suggestion Box ...........................::....... 286
Crime Preventlon
Burglary Prevention for Business .......... 300
Burglary Prevention for Homes ............ 302
Combat Auto Theft ...............................
Crime Prevention for Businesses ......... 306
Neighborhood Watch ...........................308
Operation Identification ....................... 310
Peddlers/Solicitors: Protect Yourself ... 312
Personal Safety.....................................314
Vacation House Watch ........................ 316
Current or Special
Events
General Information ............................. 320
'49er Days Information ....................... 349
Emergency
Preparedness
Family Disaster Planning ..................... 350
How to Prepare for a Tornado/
Major Storm ..................................... 352
Warning Sirens.....................................354
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Employment With the
City of Fridley
Employment Application Process ..........
360
Firefighter Employment Positions ..........
362
Full -Time Positions Available .........::.....
364
Part -Time & Intern
Sign Ordinance ........ .:
Positions Available .. ....:. ...
368
Part -Time Seasonal laborer Positrons ....:
370
Part -Time Seasonal Recreation Positions ......372
Fire Department. '
Vision Safety ::....:..:...... ........ .:......::.468
Fire Department General Information ....
380
Fire Inspections ....................:...:..:...:.......382
Bicycle Licenses .. .... .:...:: ...:.:.490
Recreation Fires............
384
Rental Property Inspections
& What to do With :Them ::: .:....:.:..
Tours.:: ....: ....... ..
38886
Dangerous Weapons.: ................................
.Housing;
Domestic Violence :.:..:......................:...:..498
Housing Programs in Fridley ..................
400
Section 8 Rent Assistance .......................
402
Tips for Tenants & Landlords ................
404
Nature Center
First Call for Help ........................ t............
Birthday Parties at Springbrook
Handgun: Permit to Buy ....:.....::::::..........
Nature Center ......................................
410
Springbrook Nature Center ....................
412
Springbrook Nature Center Camps ........
414
Springbrook Current Events ...................
416
Volunteering at Springbrook
Missing/Runaway Person .........................516
Nature Center ......................................
418
Parking Issues
Junk or Abandoned Vehicles ................. 430
Off -Street Parking ................................... 432
Residential Parking ................................. 434
Snow Removal Parking .......................... 436
Planning & Zoning
Fences....................................................... 450
Flood Zone Information ...........................452
Home Occupations...................................454
Rezoning Process ............. ......
456
Sign Ordinance ........ .:
458
Special Use Permit Process ...........................
460
Subdivision Process:.................::.:.:::..:......... 462
Vacation Process...:.::... .. 464
Variance Process .....................................466
Vision Safety ::....:..:...... ........ .:......::.468
Zoning Code .................... .......470
Police Department
Bicycle Licenses .. .... .:...:: ...:.:.490
Checks - Bad/Dishonored Checks
& What to do With :Them ::: .:....:.:..
492
Curfew ;.: ..... ........:..494
Dangerous Weapons.: ................................
496
Domestic Violence :.:..:......................:...:..498
False Alarm Charges ....:::....:.:::.::.::..........
500
Fingerprinting Adults For.
Identification & Safety ..... ..........
502
First Call for Help ........................ t............
504
Handgun: Permit to Buy ....:.....::::::..........
506
Handgun: Permit to Carry ........................
508
Hiring a Police Officer for Special Events ....
510
Hunting and Shooting Information .........
512
Law Enforcement Explorers ....................
514
Missing/Runaway Person .........................516
Noise Ordinance ......................................
518
Off -Road & All Terrain Vehicles ............
520
Ride Along Program ................................
522
Snowmobile Regulations .........................
524
Tours.........................................................
526
Traffic Court .............................................528
Victim/Witness Assistance Program ........
530
When to Dial 9-1-1 ...................................532
Public Works -
Capital Improvements
Bikeway Improvements ........................... 540
Future Street Improvement Programs...... 542
Storm Drain & Sanitary
Sewer Improvements ........................... 544
Street Reconstruction Improvements ...... 546
Street Resurfacing Improvements ........... 548
Water Supply Improvements ................... 550
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Animals
Public Works - General
General Engineering Information............
560
Handyworks Program ...........................680
Allowable Pets & Kennel License........
110
Hydrant Flushing .....................................
562
Senior Activity Calendar.......................
682
Animal Abuse/Cruelty ..........................
112
Locating Utilities Before You Dig...........
564
Senior Center Information ....................
684
Animal Bites & Rabies .........................
114
Sewage Stoppages ....................................
568
Senior Dining ........................................
686
Animal Control Hours of Operation.....
116
Sewer &Water Services ......:.....::........:...
570
Senior Companions...............................
688
Animals In Chimneys ...........................
118
Sturm Damage ......................... ...
572
Senior Linkage Line.. ....
690
Barking Dogs .......................................
120
Storm Drainage Information ..::..::::...::...:
574
Senior Shopping............:........:...:...........
692
Borrowing Animal Live Traps..............
122
Sump Pump Ordinance._--'," :....:.::..::::....
576
SeniorTrans ort ...
694
Cat Problems ...........
124
Water and Sewer Petitions `........... :........... ...578,
Dead Animal On or Along Roadway...
126
Water /Sewer Hookup...,
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580"
Streets
Dog License Information ......:. .........
128
Water Supply Quality........
Watering Ban ......................
582
584
Boulevard Tree Trimming
700
Domestic Animal Medical Emergencies ...
Domestic Animal Nuisance
130
132
Diseased Trees On Private Property .....702
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Found Cats &Dogs .....:.......:.:..............
134
Recreation
Drainage Ditches Information ... .....704
Leash Law ............................. .......... I.....
136
Encroachments & Street Obstruction...
706
Lost Dogs &Cats ....:.............................
138
Adult Sport / Leisure Programs ...:.
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Median & Boulevard Repairs .......
708
Wild Animal Medical Emergencies......
140
Bikeway / Walkway Information ::..:::....
604
'Public Alleys .......:: ................................
710
Wild Animal Nuisance..........................
142
Employment Part -Time Seasonal ..::....:::...
372
Raking Leaves Into Gutter......:.............
712
Fireworks ...........................
606
Right -of -Way .............::... .......
714
Fridley '49er Days ........... ...:....:.....:...
608
Road & Sidewalk Repair .................
716
Assessing
Garden Plots ...... ° ......
610
Right -of -Way Permit - Excavation.......
718
Fridley Assessor's Office ......................
150
Horseshoe Director's Name & Number....
612
Snow Plowing ......................................
720
Property Tax Refunds & Other Tax
Horseshoes ...............................................
614
Street Lighting .. ` ............
...........................
722
Limiting Programs ...............
.............
152
Moore Lake Beach & Park......................
616
Street Sweeping .....................................
724
Real Estate Assessment Review ...........
154
Park Rules and Regulations ......::.............
618
Trees Located On City or
Real Estate Taxes ..................................
156
Picnic Shelter Rental ................................
620
County Property ............................... .726
Registration for Recreation Activities .....
624
Building
Reporting Vandalism or Repair ~°:
Needs in Parks ..................... :........ :......
626
Trans ortation
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Certificate of Occupancy ......................
160
Skating Rink Information ........................
630
Regular Route Bus Service or MCTO -
Commercial & Residential
Special Events ..........................................
632
Met Council Transit Operation .............
740
Construction Plan Reviews ...............
162
Sporting Equipment Rental ..........................
634
Traveler Dial -A -Ride ............................
742
Construction Permits -
Youth Recreation Programs .....................
638
Requirements & Fees .........................
164
Youth Athletic Association ......................
636
Utilities
Contractors - City Requirements ..........
166
House Numbering .................................
168
Recycling
Customer Service Information ..............
750
Inspections Required on
Delinquent Utility Bills .........................752
Various Permits.................................
170
Household Hazardous Waste ..................
650
Utility Billing Procedures......................
754
Locating Utilities Before You Dig........
172
Recycling Center ......................................
652
Utility Payment Arrangements .............
756
Mobile Home Permits ...........................
171
Recycling - Curbside Pickup ...................
654
Reduced Water & Sewer Rates.............
758
Occupancy Standards ...........................
176
Tree & Shrub Waste Disposal .................
656
Residential Water & Sewer Rates.........
760
Storage Sheds........................................
178
Yard Waste Disposal ................................
658
Swimming Pools & Hot Tub Permits ...
180
Wood Stove Installation Regulations..
182
Voter Registration &
Sanitation
Election .Information
Business & Economic
Junk or Abandoned Vehicles::;...:::
Elections - When Are The:::.:....'670 Y Held?
Development
Solid Waste Storage & Collection
672
How Can I Run For Office? .......::....
770
Business License..::
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Unkept Property ""...................................674
Election Judges - How Do I"""
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Chamber of Commerce
Weeds & Overgrown Grass ..............::..:..676
Work As An Election Judge? ............
772
.........................202
Community Development ....................
204
Where Do 1 Vote? .................................
774
Economic Development in Fridley.......
206
Liquor Licensing ...................................
208
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Population.
and
Household
Estimates
April 1, 1994
for the
Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area
Metropolitan Council
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ESTEWIATING POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLDS IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA
The Metropolitan Council has prepared annual population and household estimates for the
municipalities in the seven -county metropolitan area for over two decades. These estimates are
used for a variety of purposes by state and local governments and the private sector. The
following is a brief explanation of the Council's responsibility for producing the estimates and the
process used to complete them.
Estimates Are a State Requirement
In 1971, the Minnesota Legislature passed the Metropolitan Revenue Distribution Act (fiscal
disparities) mandating that the Council annually estimate the number of persons and households
for each municipality in the seven -county metropolitan area. The State Demographer's Office
was designated as the agency to produce estimates for cities and townships in all other Minnesota
counties. The intent of the legislation was to provide the State Department of Revenue with
annual municipal -level estimates for calculating local aids and fiscal disparities. The Council
recently submitted numbers for April 1, 1994; the April date is used because it corresponds to the
date of the decennial census. The formulas for calculating local aids can change from year to
year, also changing the impact of the estimates on this process.
The Census Provides a Starting Point
The Council's yearly work on the estimates begins with the detailed housing and population data
from the most recent decennial census. The estimates are calculated using a "housing unit"
method supplemented with Council data, such as surveys of mobile home parks and group
quarters facilities. A housing unit method is used because the detailed residential construction
data that is fundamental to this type of method is annually supplied to the Council by communities
in the region. Vacancy assumptions are applied to calculate the number of occupied housing units
(households). An estimated persons per household rate for different types of units, along with the
number of persons living in group quarters, is then used in estimating the population.
Council Numbers Have Many Uses
In addition to the legislatively mandated uses of the estimates, they are also used for a number of
research and planning purposes. The Council uses the estimates to monitor its own forecasts.
Funding for recycling plans and residential sewer flow calculations are based on the estimates. In
areas where services --such as police and fire protection --are shared by several municipalities, the
estimates are -used to determine costs per resident. The Council's Office of Research regularly
distributes the estimates to private businesses, developers, consultants, government agencies, the
media, academic institutions and others.
For more information about the estimates contact Kathy Johnson at 291-6332.
Publication no. 74-95-058
APRIL 1, 1994
POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD ESTEVIATES
ANOKA
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COUNTY
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Andover
15,216
19,465
4,430
5,917
3.43
3.28
Anoka
17,192
17,509
6,394
6,681
2.57
2.50
Bethel
394
429
130
142
3.03
3.02
Blaine (Pt)
38,975
41,658
12,825
13,802
3.04
3.02
Bums Twp.
2,401
2,903
754
925
3.18
3.14
Centerville
1,633
2,101
519
688
3.15
3.05
Circle Pines
4,704
4,695
1,562
1,603
3.01
2.93
Columbia Heights
18,910
18,882
7,766
7,824
2.42
2.39
Columbus Twp.
3,690
4,021
1,129
1,242
3.27
3.24
Coon Rapids
52,978
58,991
17,449
20,337
3.01
2.89
East Bethel
8,050
8,702
2,542
2,823
3.17
3.08
Fridley
28,335
28,104
10,909
.10,972
2.58
2.54
Ham Lake
8,924
9,825
2,720
3,048
3.28
3.22
Hilltop
749
774
410
413
1.83
1.87
Lexington
2,279
2,234
829
832
2.75
2.69
Lino Lakes
8,807
12,266
2,603
3,671
3.25
3.17
Linwood Twp-
3,588
3,926
1,146
1,295
3.13
3.03
Oak Grove
5,488
5,997
1,638
1,866
3.35
3.21
Ramsey
12,408
14,907
3,620
4,505
3.43
3.31
St. Francis
2,538
2,796
760
865
3.24
3.14
Spring Lake Park (Pt)
6,429
6,528
2,302
2,411
2.79
2.71
COUNTY TOTAL
243,688
266,713T
82,437
91;62T-
2.93
2.88
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APRIL 1, 1994
POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD ESTEVIATES
CARVER
COUNTY
April 11 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Benton Twp.
895
925
276
293
3.24
3.16
Camden Twp.
910
951
287
308
3.17
3.09
Carver
744
760
262
282
2.84
2.70
Chanhassen (Pt)
11,732
14,316
4,016
4,829
2.92
2.96
Chaska
11,339
13,721
4,212
5,116
2.67
2.67
Chaska Twp.
174
180
60
64
2.90
2.81
Cologne
563
583
216
230
2.61
2.53
Dahlgren Twp.
1,296
1,373
394
429
3.29
3.20
Hamburg
492
502
184
193
2.67
2.60
Hancock Twp.
364
381
110
117
3.31
3.26
Hollywood Twp.
1,060
1,100
327
349
3.24
3.15
Laketown Twp.
2,232
2,285
601
642
3.16
3.11
Mayer
471
510
166
183
2.84
2.79
New Germany
353
368
138
147
2.56
2.50
Norwood
1,351
1,367
515
534
2.62
2.56
San Francisco Twp.
773
888
244
287
3.17
3.09
Victoria
2,354
2,926
756
981
2.97
2.87
Waconia
3,498
4,147
1,401
1,727
2.40
2.32
Waconia Twp.
1,287
1,359
407
432
3.16
3.15
Watertown
2,408
2,517
848
910
2.74
2.67
Watertown Twp.
1,349
1,415
439
464
3.07
3.05
Young America
1,354
1,535
457
541
2.96
2.84
Young America Twp.
916
916
285
294
1 3.21
3.12
COUNTY TOTAL
47,915
55,025
16,601
19,352T
2.84
=:=2.81
PPHHCAILV.EST
APRIL 1, 1994
POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD ESTIMATES
PERSONS PER
DAKOTA
. POP.ULAT')<Ohi
HOUSEHOLDS
HOUSEHOLD''
:.. :....
COUNTY
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990 1
April
1, 1994
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Apple Valley
34,598
39,188
11,145
12,981
3.09
3.00
Burnsville
51,288
54,525
19,127
20,592
2.67
2.64
Castle Rock Twp,
1,480
1,537
460
481
3.22
3.20
Coates
186
182
66
66
2.82
2.76
Douglas Twp.
670
723
192
212
3.49
3.41
Eagan
47,409
54,957
17,427
20,298
2.72
2.70
Empire Twp.
1,340
1,412
426
452
3.15
3.12
Eureka Twp.
1,405
1,502
447
485
3.14
3.10
Farmington
5,940
6,870
2,064
2,390
2.85
2.85
Greenvale Twp.
685
634
228
212
3.00
2.99
Hampton
363
388
118
128
3.08
3.03
Hampton Twp.
866
891
260
275
3.33
3.24
Hastings (Pt)
15,473
16,195
5,401
5,807
2.76
2.69
Inver Grove Heights
22,477
25,243
7,803
8,814
2.85
2.84
Lakeville
24,854
32,978
7,851
10,401
3.17
3.17
Lilydale
553
499
297
288
1.86
1.73
Marshan Twp.
1,215
1,332
373
394
3.26
3.38
Mendota
164
160
69
70
2.38
2.29
Mendota Heights
9,381
10,636
3,302
3,889
2.85
2.73
Miesville
135
134
47
48
2.87
2.79
New Trier
96
97
29
30
3.31
3.23
Nininger Twp.
805
843
241
256
3.34
3.29
Northfield (Pt)
170
285
54
90
3.15
3.17
Randolph
331
343
111
117
2.98
2.93
Randolph Twp.
448
494
158
175
2.84
2.82
Ravenna Twp.
1,926
2,152
546
634
3.53
3.39
Rosemount
8,622
11,086
2,779
3,551
3.10
3.12
Sciota Twp.
252
273
86
95
2.93
2.87
South St. Paul
20,197
20,396
7,914
8,015
2.53
2.53
Sunfish Lake _
413
458
138
157
2.99
2.92
Vermillion
510
501
157
158
3.25
3.17
Vermillion Twp.
1,201
1,257
354
380
3.39
3.31
Waterford Twp.
485
499
182
191
2.66
2.61
West St. Paul
19,248
19,332
8,441
8,528
2.24
2.23
COUNTY TOTAL
275,186
308,002
98,293
110,660
2.78
2.77
APRIL 1, 1994
POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD ESTIMATES
PERSONS PER
HENNEPIIN
POPIILATION
:
HOUSEiiOLDS
HOUSEHOLD
COUNTY
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April
1, 1994
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Bloomington
86,335
86,683
34,488
35,220
2.47
2.43
Brooklyn Center
28,887
28,484
11,226
11,133
2.56
2.55
Brooklyn Park
56,381
58,471
20,386
21,528
2.76
2.71
Champlin
16,849
19,030
5,423
6,239
3.11
3.05
Chanhassen (Pt)
0
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
Corcoran
5,199
5,508
1,545
1686
3.37
3.27
Crystal
23,788
23,703
9,272
9360
2.55
2.51
Dayton (Pt)
4,392
4,883
1,359
1,550
3.23
3.15
Deephaven
3,653
3,621
1,324
1,339
2.74
2.69
Eden Prairie
39,311
44,189
14,447
16,175
2.71
2.72
Edina
46,070
46,841
19,860
20,632
2.30
2.25
Excelsior
2,367
2,367
1,160
1,155
2.00
2.00
Fort Snelling unorg.
97
97
7
7
3.00
3.00
Golden Valley
20,971
20,947
8,273
8,315
2.45
2.44
Greenfield
1,450
1,572
457
513
3.17
3.06
Greenwood
614
664
250
271
2.46
2.45
Hanover (Pt)
269
340
82
105
3.28
3.24
Hassan
1,951
2,326
585
710
3.34
3.28
Hopkins
16,534
16,536
7,973
7,920
2.04
2.05
Independence
2,822
2,952
925
995
3.04
2.96
Long Lake
1,984
1,951
747
759
2.59
2.51
Loretto
404
494
167
202
2.42
2.45
Maple Grove
38,736
43,542
12,531
14,341
3.09
3.04
Maple Plain
2,005
2,094
696
745
2.79
2.71
Medicine Lake
385
373
169
169
2.28
2.21
Medina
3,096
3,628
1007
1,182
3.07
3.07
Minneapolis
368,383
366,480
160,682
160,453
2.19
2.18
Minnetonka
48,370
50,569
18,687
19,962
2.56
2.52
Minnetonka Beach
573
578
204
208
2.81
2.78
Minnetrista
3,439
3,758
1,195
1,314
2.88
2.86
Mound
9,634
9,592
3,710
30755
2.60
2.55
New Hope
21,853
21,651
8,507
8,528
2.44
2.41
Orono
7,285
7444
2,613
2,682
2.79
2.78
Osseo
2,704
2,594
995
974
2.46
2.40
Plymouth
50,889
57,391
18,361
20,856
2.72
2.71
Richfield
35,710
35,261
15,551
15,491
2.29
2.27
Robbinsdale
14,396
14,255
6,008
6,066
2.34
2.30
Rockford (Pt) _
440
449
163
170
2.70
2.64
Rogers
698
978
259
357
2.69
2.74
St. Anthony (Pt)
5,278
5,374
2,208
2,351
2.39
2.29
St. Bonifacius
1,180
1,192
398
412
2.96
2.89
St. Louis Park
43,787
43,641
19,925
20,008
2.16
2.14
Shorewood
5,917
6,613
2,026
2,298
2.92
2.88
Spring Park
1,571
1,755
741
843
1.85
1.83
Tonka Bay
1,472
1,460
577
592
2.55
2.47
Wayzata
3,806
3,860
1,715
1,765
2.22
2.19
Woodland
496
482
176
172
2.82
2.80
COUNTY TOTAL
1 1,032,431
1,056,673
419,060
431,508
2.41
2.39
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POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD ESTIMATES
RAMSEY
... ....... ...
.. ... .
..........
COUNTY
April 1;1990.
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990FApril
1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Arden Hills
9,199
9,426
2,904
2,944
2.81
2.75
Blaine (Pt)
0
0
0
0
0.00
0.00
Falcon Heights
5,380
5,297
2,016
2,057
2.45
2.39
Gem Lake
439
449
140
144
3.06
3.04
Lauderdale
2,700
2,718
1,166
1,180
2.32
2.30
Little Canada
8,971
9,225
3,902
4,091
2.30
2.25
Maplewood
30,954
32,903
11,496
12,473
2.62
2.57
Mounds View
12,541
12,552
4,702
4,770
2.67
2.63
New Brighton
22,207
22,328
8,523
8,815
2.57
2.49
North Oaks
3,386
3,644
1,085
1,199
3.06
2.97
North St. Paul
12,376
12,809
4,447
4,650
2.78
2.75
Roseville
33,485
33,674
13,562
13,996
2.37
2.31
St. Anthony (Pt)
2,449
2,565
1,245
1,311
1.85
1.84
St. Paul
272,235
271,660
110,249
110,347
2.37
2.37
Shoreview
24,587
25,957
8,991
9,703
2.73
2.67
Spring Lake Park (Pt)
103
100
41
41
2.51
2.44
Vadnais Heights
11,041
11,968
3,924
4,321
2.81
2.77
White Bear Twp.
9,424
10,236
3,205
3,593
2.94
2.85
White Bear Lake (Pt)
24,306
25,398
8,902
- 9,403
2.71
2.68
COUNTY TOTAL
485,783
492,909
190,500
195,038
2.47
2.45
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APRIL 1, 1994 yy
POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD ESTIMATES
SCOTT
HOUU.
. ..........
COUNTY
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
April 1, 1990
April 1, 1994
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Census
Estimate
Belle Plaine
3,149
3,240
1,092
1,169
2.72
2.62
Belle Plaine Twp.
691
725
211
229
3.27
3.17
Blakeley Twp.
456
465
140
146
3.26
3.18
Cedar Lake Twp.
1,688
1,945
523
609
3.23
3.19
Credit River Twp.
2,854
3,490
864
1,065
3.30
3.28
Elko
223
256
75
88
2.97
2.91
Helena Twp.
1,107
1,235
352
406
3.14
3.04
Jackson Twp.
1,359
1,450
459
497
2.96
2.92
Jordan
2,909
2,982
1,042
1,089
2.79
2.74
Louisville Twp.
910
989
278
302
3.27
3.27
New Market
227
225
82
82
2.77
2.74
New Market Twp.
2,008
2,400
627
756
3.20
3.17
New Prague (Pt)
2,356
2,566
870
961
2.57
2.55
Prior Lake
11,482
12,559
3,901
4,300
2.94
2.92
St. Lawrence Twp.
418
485
122
144
3.43
3.37
Sand Creek Twp.
1,511
1,557
412
444
3.28
3.20
Savage
9,906
13,703
3,255
4,551
3.04
3.01
Shakopee
11,739
13,041
4,163
4,708
2.74
2.71
Spring Lake Twp.
2,853
3,272
899
1,040
3.17
3.15
COUNTY TOTAL
57,846
66,585
19,367
22,586
2.95
2.92 2fl
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POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD ESTATES W
PERSONS PER
WASHGTON
IN
POPULATION . ;.
HOUSEHOLDS
HOUSEHOLD
COUNTY
April 1, 1990
Census
April 1, 1994
Estimate
April 1, 1990
Census
April 1, 1994
Estimate
April 1, 1990
Census
April 1, 1994
Estimate
Afton
2,645
2,816
890
977
2.97
2.88
Bayport
3,200
3,225
743
786
2.33
2.25
Baytown Twp.
939
1,114
302
369
3.11
3.02
Birchwood
1,042
1,031
364
362
2.86
2.85
Cottage Grove
22,935
26,675
6,856
8,313
3.35
3.22
Dellwood
887
885
301
309
2.95
2.86
Denmark Twp.
1,172
1,273
367
410
3.19
3.10
Forest Lake
5,833
6,397
2,292
2,551
2.48
2.46
Forest Lake Twp.
6,690
7,048
2,132
2,289
3.14
3.07
Grant Twp.
3,778
4,009
1,173
1,283
3.20
3.11
Grey Cloud Island Twp.
414
404
165
165
2.51
2.45
Hastings (Pt)
5
5
2
2
2.50
2.50
Hugo
4,417
5,208
1,416
1,712
3.12
3.04
Lake Elmo
5,903
6,072
1,973
2,084
2.97
2.89
Lakeland
2,000
1,994
645
662
3.10
3.01
Lakeland Shores
291
330
101
117
2.88
2.82
Lake St Croix Beach
1,078
1,120
415
445
2.60
2.52
Landfall
685
622
300
273
2.27
2.26
Mahtomedi
5,633
6,353
1,874
2,126
3.00
2.99
Marine on St Croix
602
609
234
238
2.57
2.56
May Twp.
2,535
2,688
820
894
3.09
3.01
Newport
3,720
3,720
1,323
1,354
2.81
2.75
New Scandia Twp.
3,197
3,443
1,060
1,148
3.02
3.00
Oakdale
18,374
22,933
6,699
8,575
2.74
2.67
Oak Park Heights
3,486
3,721
1,322
1,427
2.35
2.33
Pine Springs
436
434
135
135
3.23
3.21
St. Mary's Point
339
372
126
139
2.69
2.68
St. Paul Park
4,965
5,032
1,749
1,830
2.83
2.75
Stillwater
13,882
15,350
4,982
5,582
2.71
2.66
Stillwater Twp.
2,066
2,452
639
763
3.23
3.21
West Lakeland Twp.
1,736
2,362
524
731
3.31
3.23
White Bear Lake (Pt)
336
406
168
169
2.00
2.40
Willemie
584
570
227
228
2.57
2.50
Woodbury
20,075
28,627
6,927
9,925
2.86
2.86
COUNTY TOTAL
145,880
169,300
49,246
58,373
2.91
2.85
METRO AREA TOTAL
2,288,729
2,415,207
1 875,504
929,379
2.56
2.55
League of Minnesota Cities
Cities B7v
Number 30
September 15, 1995
Northern exposure for the Minnesota House
Joel Jamnik
This week many legislative
committees will be holding hearings in
northern Minnesota as part of their
"Headwaters Mini -Session." The
following hearings may hold special
interest for city officials.
State and local officials breakfast
An open invitation for city
officials to break bread and bend arms
with state legislators. Wednesday,
September 20, from 7 to 8 a.m. in the
Oak Room, Northern Inn in Bemidji.
School financing/property tax
funding system/constitutional
amendment
The 1995 Legislature considered a
vaguely worded constitutional amend-
ment to remove school financing from
the property tax. The concept received
general support but the specific details
of the shift were never discussed. The
primary city concerns with the proposal
are the likely loss of city directed
property tax relief (LGA/HACA) and
the resulting increase in tax disparities
between township and city residents.
Because the issue is so potentially wide
reaching, three separate legislative
bodies will hold hearings to discuss the
matter. The property tax division of the
House Taxes Committee will meet on
Tuesday, September 19 at the Stadium
in Fosston from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; the
School funding and property tax
reform task force will meet on Wednes-
day September 20 at the Park Rapids
High School Media Center from 9:15
to 11 a.m.; and the State Tax Division
of the Taxes Committee is scheduled
for Thursday September 21 at the J.W.
Smith School Auditorium in Bemidji.
Local housing needs and the
impact of federal budget cuts
The Housing Committee will hold
a hearing on the rapidly developing
issue of how federal budget cuts will
affect local housing needs. The
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
September 20 at the Park Rapids Public
Library from 9:15 to 11 a.m.
Outlook for local economic
development
The Local Government and
Economic Development Committees
will get together for a joint meeting on
Thursday, September 21 at Lamb
Weston/RDO Frozen Foods, Inc. in
Park Rapids from 9:15 to 11 a.m. The
International Trade and Economic
Development Committee will meet on
Thursday, September 21 at the Bemidji
City Council Chambers from 10:45
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Page 4 — Indian sovereignty
Page 8 — Policy Adoption
The discussion on city issues and
The 1995 Policy Adoption Meeting
Indian sovereignty continues next
is set for Friday, November 17.
week.
Transportation funding needs
The Transportation Funding Task
Force will meet on Thursday, Septem-
ber 21 at the Bemidji City Council
Chambers from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Wetlands protection and state
regulatory reform
The Environment and Natural
Resources Committee is scheduled to
meet on Thursday, September 21 at the
Northern Inn, Oak Room in Bemidji
from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EE
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Contents
Northern exposure for the Minnesota House ............................. 1
Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation
announces grant availability................................................... 3
Property tax reform task force to meet ...................................... 3
1995 Salary and Benefit Surveys ............................................... 3
Indian sovereignty issues discussion continues ......................... 4
4MFund update......................................................................... 4
Report of Rural Telecommunications Conference echoes
cities' concerns....................................................................... 5
State sets their own rules in the lottery game ............................ 6
There is still time to plan for Cities Week ................................. 7
1995 Policy Adoption Meeting ............................................... 8-9
1995 Regional Meetings.......................................................... 10
Training/Conferences............................................................... 11
Municipalads.......................................................................... 12
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also includes reviews of metropolitan area issues by the Association of Metropolitan
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League intergovernmental relations staff members are available to answer your
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Board of Directors 1995-96
PRESIDENT
Karen Anderson
Mayor
Minnetonka
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Frank Salerno
Mayor
Ely
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Samantha Orduno
City Administrator
Mounds View
DIRECTORS
Joe Biernat
Councilmember
Minneapolis
Chuck Canfield
Councilmember
Rochester
Robert J. Demuth
Mayor
Worthington
Dan E. Elwood
City Administrator
Spring Valley
Sharon Feess
Councilmember
Brooklyn Park
Delvin Haag
Councilmember
Buffalo
Lyle Hanks
Mayor
St. Louis Park
Kenneth Hartung
City Administrator
Bayport
Blaine Hill
Clerk -Treasurer
Breckenridge
Roberta Megard
Councilmember
Saint Paul
Douglas Peterson
Mayor
Bemidji
Joy Tierney
Mayor
Plymouth
EX OFFICIO
Chuck Winkelman
LMC Past President
Mayor
St. Cloud
Joan Campbell
AMM President
Councilmember
Minneapolis
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Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation
announces grant availability
Andrea Atherton
The Board of Government
Innovation and Cooperation recently
notified the League of Minnesota Cities
of three competitive grant programs
that are available for the next calendar
year. The Service Budget Management
Model grant funds are intended for
innovative service delivery models that
identify new ways of providing a
currently delivered service while
utilizing existing financial resources
and improving the quality of the
service. The Cooperation Planning
grant funds are to be used for develop-
ing a plan to provide a service through
intergovernmental cooperation. The
Service Sharing grant funds cover the
one-time, start-up costs of providing a
fully integrated service or program.
Property tax reform
task force to meet
Andrea Atherton
The State/Local Fiscal Responsi-
bilities/Property Tax Reform task force
will meet on Friday, September 29,
1995, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
the League office. Senator Steve Novak
(DFL -New Brighton), Senator Linda
Runbeck (IR -Circle Pines), and Senator
John Hettinger (DFL -Mankato), are
scheduled to discuss their respective
property tax reform proposals that were
introduced during the 1995 legislative
session. Additionally, former state'
Senator John Brandl will update task
force members on the developments of
the commission that he co-chairs with
former Congressman Vin Weber.
Anyone interested is welcome to
attend the task force meeting. Please
contact Mary Diedrich at the League
office, (612) 490-5600 or (800) 925-
1122, if you are not a member of the
task force but are planning to attend the
meeting so we can ensure that adequate
seating is available. E2
The total amount available is
$750,000, with individual grant
limitations of $50,000 for the Service
Budget Management Model grants and
the Cooperation Planning grants, and
$100,000 for the Service Sharing
grants.
Due to the limited amount of
funding, the Board adopted a resolution
that gives preference to applicants who
meet certain guidelines. The resolution
allows local governments to assess
their ability to develop a competitive
application.
The resolution states:
"The Board will give preference to
applications that:
• Propose an innovative idea for a
cooperative planning, service
budget management model, or
service sharing pilot project. An
innovative idea includes an
activity which has not been
previously funded by the Board
and is not already being done
within the state;
• Focus on the improved delivery of
an existing public service, as
opposed to applications that focus
on new services or service en-
hancements; and
• Anticipate improved pubic service
outcomes, and which incorporate a
realistic method for measuring
those improved outcomes."
The 1995 Legislature added a
requirement that grant applicants
indicate other possible funding sources
for projects and explain why it is not
possible to complete the project
without the Board's financial assis-
tance. The statutory language prohibits
the Board from awarding a grant if it
determines that the project could have
been completed without the Board's
financial assistance. The application
questions related to financial need have
been tailored to request this new
information.
The pre -application deadline is
November 22, 1995. Only the pre -
application form and narrative descrip-
tion of the project will be due at this
time. After an evaluation process, the
Board will provide feedback to each
applicant by January 5, 1996. The
actual application deadline is March
15, 1996. The Board will announce the
awards by April 26, 1996.
If you are interested in applying
for any of these grants and wish to
obtain an application packet, or for
more information, please contact Jim
Gelbmann, executive director of the
Board, at (612) 282-2390. EE
1995 Salary and Benefit Surveys
Copies of the League's 1995 salary and benefit surveys are available.
Surveys are conducted annually for cities over 2,500 and for cities under
2,500 population. Results are published in two separate survey books.
OVER UNDER
Participant cities $30 $20
Nonparticipant &
nonmember cities $45 $30
Nonmembers $90 $60
For more information or to order, contact:
League of Minnesota Cities
3490 Lexington Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55126
(612) 490-5600, or (800) 925-1122
September 15, 1995 Page 3
Indian sovereignty issues discussion continues
Andrea Atherton
League members will continue a
discussion of the array of legal and
practical issues involving tribal
sovereignty at a meeting on Friday,
September 29, 1995, at the League
office, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The meeting will feature speakers
on the legal issues surrounding Indian
sovereignty.
At an initial meeting, several local
officials expressed the view that their
relationships with tribes are positive
yet tenuous. Many officials also voiced
a concern about not receiving notifica-
4M Fund update
An investment alternative sponsored by
the League of Minnesota Cities
What Is the 4M Fund?
The 4M Fund is a short-term money market fund specifically designed to address the
comprehensive cash management needs of Minnesota cities and their instrumentalities.
Backed by the objectives of providing safety, liquidity and a competitive yield, the Fund is
comprised of the highest quality, short-term investments allowable under Minnesota
Statutes 475.66.The short-term nature of the Fund serves to minimize the effect of changes
in interest rates.The Fund is managed and serviced by Insight Investment Management and
MBIA -Municipal Investors Service Corporation. A fixed rate program administered by Dain
Bosworth Incorporated is available to 4M Fund participants, offering such alternatives as
certificates of deposit, U.S. Treasury and agency securities and commercial paper.
Market update—August 30 through September 12,1995
The yield curve continues to be flat, providing little incentive for investors to extend
maturities to pick-up yield. The one incentive for investors to extend is the belief that the fed
will lower interest rates at some point this fall. While fixed rate agency securities offer a
spread to treasuries of from eight to 12 basis points inside one year, some investors have
considered the investment in agency -issued variable rate notes. These instruments carry
an interest rate which periodically resets based on a spread to either fed funds, treasury bills,
or LIBOR. Also, over the past four months the agencies have also been significant issuers
of notes which have one year final maturities, but are callable afterthree months. At the time
of issuance, the interest rate on these notes is fixed at a wide spread to the one-year
Treasury bill as compensation for the likelihood that the security will be called after three
months.
Daily Rates—August 30 through September 12, 1995
'Interest rates are net of all applicable fees.
Daily interest compounding, free checking. Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment systems and
investment educational opportunities are among the services offered by the Fund. For more information,
please call Stefanie Adams of Insight Investment Management at (800) 333-0813 or (612) 371-7275.
Page 4
tion of the federal trust status applica-
tions. Meeting attendees discussed a
range of issues -- including the erosion
of the property tax base when lands are
placed in federal trust, the inability to
enforce zoning regulations on trust
lands, and the required extension of
city services without compensation.
Meeting participants suggested
that it would be helpful if the League
acted as an information clearinghouse
and compiled sample agreements or
contracts between cities and tribes.
Thus, we are requesting that copies of
any documents you wish to share be
sent to Theresia Perry at the League
office or brought to the next meeting.
The following city officials
attended the initial meeting:
Larry Beckstrom, Clerk/Treasurer,
Carlton
Robert Morgan, Administrator,
Young America
Jeff Weldon, Administrator,
Redwood Falls
Dennis Kraft, Administrator, Shakopee
Dean Johnson, Clerk/Administrator,
Mahnomen
Pete Schenck, Council Member,
Prior Lake
Ralph Teschner, Finance Director,
Prior Lake
Jim Ausmus, Clerk/Treasurer, Hinckley
Samantha Orduno, Administrator,
Mounds View
Dawn Postudensek, Assistant
Administrator, Mounds View
Brian Fritsinger, Comm. Plan. Coord.,
Arden Hills
Susan Hoyt, Administrator,
Falcon Heights
Karl Nollenberger, Chief Executive
Officer, Duluth
Steve Perkins, Council Administrator,
Red Wing
Greg Lerud, City Manager, Milaca
For more information on the
September 29 meeting, contact Joel
Jamnik at (612) 490-5600 or (800)
925-1122.1E
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Interest
Average Maturity
Interest
Average Maturity
Date
Rate'
of Portfolio
Date
Rate'
of Portfolio
8/30
5.36%
18 days
9/07
5.36%
18 days
8/31
5.36%
22 days
9/08
5.37%
22 days
9101
5.36%
22 days
9/11
5.37%
22 days
9/05
5.36%
22 days
9/12
5.37%
18 days
9/06
5.36%
18 days
'Interest rates are net of all applicable fees.
Daily interest compounding, free checking. Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment systems and
investment educational opportunities are among the services offered by the Fund. For more information,
please call Stefanie Adams of Insight Investment Management at (800) 333-0813 or (612) 371-7275.
Page 4
tion of the federal trust status applica-
tions. Meeting attendees discussed a
range of issues -- including the erosion
of the property tax base when lands are
placed in federal trust, the inability to
enforce zoning regulations on trust
lands, and the required extension of
city services without compensation.
Meeting participants suggested
that it would be helpful if the League
acted as an information clearinghouse
and compiled sample agreements or
contracts between cities and tribes.
Thus, we are requesting that copies of
any documents you wish to share be
sent to Theresia Perry at the League
office or brought to the next meeting.
The following city officials
attended the initial meeting:
Larry Beckstrom, Clerk/Treasurer,
Carlton
Robert Morgan, Administrator,
Young America
Jeff Weldon, Administrator,
Redwood Falls
Dennis Kraft, Administrator, Shakopee
Dean Johnson, Clerk/Administrator,
Mahnomen
Pete Schenck, Council Member,
Prior Lake
Ralph Teschner, Finance Director,
Prior Lake
Jim Ausmus, Clerk/Treasurer, Hinckley
Samantha Orduno, Administrator,
Mounds View
Dawn Postudensek, Assistant
Administrator, Mounds View
Brian Fritsinger, Comm. Plan. Coord.,
Arden Hills
Susan Hoyt, Administrator,
Falcon Heights
Karl Nollenberger, Chief Executive
Officer, Duluth
Steve Perkins, Council Administrator,
Red Wing
Greg Lerud, City Manager, Milaca
For more information on the
September 29 meeting, contact Joel
Jamnik at (612) 490-5600 or (800)
925-1122.1E
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Report of Rural Telecommunications
Conference echoes cities' concerns
Ann Higgins
More than three hundred people
attended a two-day conference on rural
telecommunications in St. Cloud in late
June. (See July issue of Cities Bulletin.)
A report of the conference delibera-
tions is being prepared and will be
presented to the House Regulated
Industries Committee in Bemidji on
September 20. The legislative commit-
tee meeting will be held during the
Minnesota House of Representatives
mini -session.
House committee members will
learn that many school, county and city
officials, as well as educators, social
service agencies, libraries and busi-
nesses across the state are voicing the
same concerns as those held by cities:
It is necessaryfor communities to play
a role in how the infrastructure and
services of the "information super-
highway" will be organized and made
available to people and the various
businesses and organizations in small
and large cities, and in metropolitan
and rural settings.
The draft report details the lack of
progress towards the development of a
statewide information infrastructure,
the barriers to providing affordable
public access, and the concerns of
communities with limited resources
and low per capita incomes in gaining
access to the emerging communications
services.
Difficulties for smaller cities
On August 15, local officials and
business owners testified before a
combined meeting of the State Senate
Education, Transportation and Commu-
nity Development Committees and
emphasized the difficulties that face
many cities with sparse populations
and small population centers. For
September 15, 1995
example, these cities sometimes face
higher long-distance charges when
accessing or using the Internet or in
establishing advanced communications
with other locations within their trade
area. In many of these locations the
phone company has no immediate
plans to upgrade the system that might
be a city's on-ramp to the information
superhighway. Larger cities have also
said that local governments lack a role
in designing a communications
infrastructure to expand economic
development opportunities and
improve the quality of life for people
and businesses.
The report indicates that most
elected officials, particularly at the
local level, have little direct experience
or knowledge of the advantages
available to businesses, government
and the public as a result of access to
the growing array of telecommunica-
tions information services and
products.
The report also discusses the
shared vision process from the Rural
Telecommunications Conference. More
than half of the conference participants
identified cost and lack of agreement
on the role of state and local govern-
ment as key barriers to the develop-
ment of a comprehensive plan to
provide statewide access to information
technology and services. Participants
agreed that communities need to play a
key role to ensure that residents,
businesses, schools, hospitals, libraries
and neighborhoods have access to the
information superhighway and to a
local information, infrastructure that
meets the needs of the locality and the
region. Some of the solutions identified
included the need for an increase in
both private and public sector collabo-
ration, and the need for broad public
educational efforts to explain how
access to new information technology
and services improves the quality of
life for communities.
In keeping with the effort to
identify and share information on
telecommunications issues, the League
is participating in an informal coalition
of public interest groups, foundations,
Internet access providers, libraries,
community media producers, public
access facilities and extension offices.
The "Plugging Along Group" shares
information about these issues and
collaborates to overcome the frustra-
tions that result due to the lack of
equity in the deployment of a intercon-
nected information infrastructure at the
local level.
Relevant cable programming
On September 18, from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m., the Minneapolis Telecom-
munications Network will broadcast --
and tape for viewing on other PEG
access systems -- a program featuring
some of the practical and far-reaching
applications of information technology
and the Internet that are changing and
improving the way people get informa-
tion and helping to create new eco-
nomic activity and opportunities for
businesses. Videotapes of these
programs will be made available to
cable access facilities in Minnesota to
be shown on local public access
channels so that a larger audience will
become acquainted with the impact of
rapidly changing information technolo-
gies on communities across Minnesota.
In recent weeks, a number of
important cablecast video productions
have appeared on Regional Channel 6
in the metro area and are available to
other public access facilities for
See Telecommunications,
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State sets their own rules in the lottery game
Joel Jamnik
Minnesota's voters in 1990
dedicated at least 40 percent of the net
proceeds from the state lottery to the
environmental trust fund through the
year 2000. The 1995 report from the
state lottery shows a total contribution
of $414.5 million to the state treasury
since 1990, with only $123 million, or
about 30 percent, going to the environ-
mental trust fund.
In 1995, $81.7 million was
transferred to the state general fund,
with only $23.9, or 29.25 percent
allocated to the trust fund.
How can this apparent disparity of
10 percent be explained? Well, it's
simple really. The voters didn't define
net proceeds, and the state decided to
impose an "in -lieu -of -sales tax" charge
of 6.5 percent of the gross ticket sales.
The graph on the right illustrates the
result of the state taxing its own sales.
One of the obvious points of this
situation is that the state can find
substantial wriggle room with constitu-
Telecommunications
continued from page 5
rebroadcast on public access channels
across the state. The first of these
programs ran September 5 through 14
and featured on-line discussions
between residents of city neighbor-
hoods in Minneapolis. Immediately
following the national teleconference
program, a public access program aired
on the topic of the future of sustainable
neighborhoods. The program on
neighborhood futures illustrated new
ways to access information. The on-
tional amendments, even those which
are relatively specific. Local officials
and citizens should keep this in mind
when discussing potential constitu-
tional amendments affecting state
financing and local services. EE
Fiscal Year
1995 Lottery
Dollar Distribution
Administralve
E.pense
11.6%
(139.1 million)
Retailer Commission
WW kicentives
5.4%
Prizes
58.7%
(192 minion)
(1797.4 million)
Erwonnent and Nahral
Resarces Trust Fund
7.1%
(23.9 mitt) n)
General Fund
10.7%
IrfLbwolSales Tax (135.9 million)
6.5%
(121.8 miwa,)
line discussion extended to people in
other cities through subscriptions to the
E-mail discussion group on the Internet
through the news group: mn.politics.
Another program that was broad-
cast and is available for rebroadcast is
the National Teleconference on
Sustainable Communities, sponsored
by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The program aired September 14 on
the Telecommunications Network on
public access channels in Minneapolis,
as well as on Channel 6. The program
featured a discussion of the Minneapo-
lis Neighborhood Revitalization
Program and the Hennepin County
Community Works Program. The
program also highlighted a variety of
large and small cities working to build
community and let national studio and
viewing audiences communicate with
each other directly via the
teleconference. HE
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There is still time to plan for Cities Week
Tim Busse
If Cities Week was one of the things to get shuffled to the bottom of the in -
basket at the end of a busy summer, don't worry, there's still time to do something.
The level of involvement is not the important thing. What is important is that
each city does something to help their citizens better understand and recognize the
services elected and appointed city officials provide.
If you haven't notified us already, please fax the sheet below to the League
office. We will send out balloons and posters the week of September 18 to cities
who return the response sheet. Even if you don't need balloons, please let us
know if your city takes part in Cities Week. We want to acknowledge the efforts
of cities that do participate, and compile a complete listing for our records.
Contact me at the League if you need sample resolutions or news releases, or
if you need the complete Cities Week Packet. ®5
Last minute things you can do to
participate in Cities Week 1995
• Announce Cities Week on your
community bulletin board.
• Plan a joint City Hall/Fire Hall
open house and tie together
Cities Week and Fire Prevention
Week.
• Adopt a resolution recognizing
Cities Week at your next
council meeting.
• Send a news release to your
local radio station or newspaper.
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Phone
Contact Tim Busse, League of Minnesota Cities, 3490 Lexington Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55126,
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1995 Regional meetings
Schedule and agenda. Dates and Location
Afternoon program Tuesday, September 26
Ely
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2:00-2:30 p.m. LMC Information Systems Update/Telecommunications Kennedy Cafeteria Facilities
Barb Gallo, LMC's Director of Technology Services Wednesday, September 27
Aitkin
2:30-3:00 p.m. Liability Issues Involving Contracts American Legion ;`. 40
LMCIT Staff
w Thursday, Seliteniber 28
3:00-3:15 p.m. Break
Greenhaven Municipal unial Golf Course
Anoka
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3:15-3:35 p.m.. Legislative Issues at the Upcoming Session Tuesday, October 3
11 IGR Staff _....; Greenbush
Greenbush Community Center
3:35-4:00 p m Tobacco and Smoke Free, Communities for Children
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Iraining/Conferences
Telecommunications Crossroads
Facing the Challenge
National Association of Telecommuni-
cations Officers and Advisors
September 20-24—Albuquerque, NM
(503)281-0475
Challenges and Choices for the 21st
Century
The Beverly Hills/Rand Policy Forum
September 23—Beverly Hills
(800)345-2210
LMC Regional Meetings
League of Minnesota Cities
September 26, 27, 28
October 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
(612) 490-5600
(800)925-1122
Diversity and Organizational
Transformation
Earle Brown Continuing Education
Center, University of Minnesota
September 28—St. Paul
(612)625-6358
Day of Sharing Seminar
Minnesota PRIMA
September 29—Minnetonka
(612) 438-4489
Public Natural Resources Forums
Legislative Commission on Minnesota
Resources
October 2—St. Paul, North Mankato,
Grand Rapids
(612)296-2406
The Information Superhighway
Game: How To Play and Win
National League of Cities
October 6-7—Philadelphia, PA
October 20-21—Denver, CO
(202) 626-3181
1995 Indian Housing Conference
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
October 8-11—Brainerd
(612)297-4060
(612)296-9790
Women Learning, Women Leading,
Women in Action
MN Center for Women in Government
& MN Women Elected Officials
October 12-14—Minneapolis
(800)888-2182
Minnesota Mayors Association
Annual Conference—Community
Livability: Making the Pieces Fit
Government Training Service
October 13-14—Brainerd
(612)222-7409
Creating the Future Downtown
Georgia Tech
October 12-13—Atlanta, GA
October 23-24—Chicago, IL
November 2-3—West Hollywood, CA
(404) 894-2547
Clean Fuels Minnesota Conference
Minnesota Department of Public
Service
October 17—Brooklyn Center
(612) 296-7606
Responding to Violence: Reweaving
the Fabric of Community
Lakewood Community College
October 23-27—Lakewood
(612)779-3222
28th Annual Water Resources
Conference
University of Minnesota
October 24—St. Paul
(612)625-6689
21st Annual Minnesota Public
Transit Conference
Minnesota Department of
Transportation
October 24-25—Minneapolis
(612)625-9023
15th Annual Star Program
Conference
MN Department of Trade and
Economic Development
October 24-26—St. Louis Park
(612) 296-5022
From Vision to Action for Young
Children and Their Families
Government Training Service
November 2-3—Bloomington
(612) 222-7409 or
(800) 652-9719
Steel Water Tank Seminar
Steel Plate Fabricators Association
November 7—Cincinnati, OH
(708) 298-0880
Institute on Planning, Zoning, and
Eminent Domain
Southwestern Legal Foundation
November 15-17—Texas
(214) 883-2383
1995 LMC Policy Adoption
Conference
League of Minnesota Cities
November 17—St. Paul
(612) 490-5600
(800)925-1122
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Cion wrence Spotlight
wabbd Community College is holding the 20th annual symposium
called Responding to Violence: Reweaving the Fabric of Community to
discuss the issue of community violence on October 23-27 on the Lakewood
campus.
St. Paul Mayor Coleman will deliver the keynote address at 7:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, October 24 in Lakewood's theatre.
For more information call (612) 779-3222.
September 15, 1995 Page 11
Municipal ads
Municipal ads are printed at no charge to member cities. Ads run in one
issue only unless notice is received to run a second time. The Cities Bulletin is
published weekly during the legislative session and every other week during the
interim, the time between sessions. Municipal ads will appear in the next avail-
able Cities Bulletin. Cities have the right to reject any or all bids on equipment or
proposals, and to waive any informalities there. Minnesota cities are equal
opportunity employers.
For information on placing an ad, contact Gayle Brodt or any member of the
LMC communications team at (800) 925-1122 or (612) 490-5600.
Positions
ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRA-
TOR. Becker is seeking an assistant city
administrator to assist the overall adminis-
tration of the city. Responsibilities include
administering HR, training, MIS and risk
management; assisting with EDA, planning
and budget. Minimum requirements include
a BANS in public administration, business
administration or related; one to two years
experience in government, labor or HR; and
computer experience. Excellent benefits.
Salary is $29,500 to $36,000 per year
Submit resume and cover letter to Becker
City Hall, Box 337, Becker, MN 55308. For
a job description call (612) 261-4302.
Deadline is September 29, 1995.
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER.
Shoreview (population 26,000) has an
immediate opening for a full-time assistant
city engineer in the public works depart-
ment. Duties include the direction of city
engineering functions, oversight of public
improvement projects, infrastructure
replacement programming, supervision of
three technical employees, written and
verbal skills, and high degree of interaction
with public and contractors. Minimum
qualifications include bachelors degree in
civil engineering or related field, three
years in municipal infrastructure engineer-
ing, two years supervisory experience, a
Minnesota PE registration within one year
of start date, and a valid drivers license.
Starting salary is $46,293 plus excellent
benefits. To apply contact Shoreview City
Hall (612) 490-4610, TDD (612) 490-4750.
Deadline is October 13, 1995.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR. River
Falls, WI (population 15,000), a rapidly
growing university community is accepting
applications for a city administrator. Mayor/
seven member council. $7M budget, 60 FT
employees. Requires bachelors degree in
business administration, public administra-
tion, communication, management or
related field. Minimum five years experi-
ence in local government administration
and/or management. Wisconsin residency
required. Applications should include a
letter of interest addressing special
qualifications, a resume, and the names,
address and telephone numbers of at least
three references. Salary DOQ. Applicant
names are subject to public release unless
confidentiality is requested; confidentiality
cannot be guaranteed for finalists. Send
resume to Administrator Search Committee,
City of River Falls, 123 East Elm Street,
River Falls, WI 54022, Application deadline
is November 1, 1995. EOE/AAE
COUNTY COORDINATOR. Benton
County (population 32,000). Located in
west central Minnesota near St. Cloud.
Position reports to five member County
Board and is responsible for coordinating
the activities of appointed department heads
and working closely with elected positions
of auditor, treasurer, sheriff, attorney, and
recorder. Primary duties include budget,
personnel, interagency activities, general
coordination, and staff support to the county
board. Requires BA in public, business
administration or related field with five to
seven years experience in a responsible
management position, preferably in county
or related local government position. Salary
range of $45,000 to $60,000. Position
profile available. Send resume by October
13, 1995 to The Brimeyer Group Executive
Search, 904 Mainstreet, Suite 205, Hopkins,
MN 55343, (612) 945-0246.
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL. Anoka
is seeking a director of personnel. Duties
include planning and recommending
personnel policies and practices; recruiting
The League of Minnesota Cities
Personnel Services Department can
now assist your city in filling vacancies
or new positions. Please contact
Personnel Adviser Kay McAloney for a
proposal or more information on this
service (800) 925-1122 or (612) 490-
5600, ext. 282.
interviews and hiring applicants; adminis-
tering wage and salary program including
pay equity, insurance benefits, etc.;
functioning as spokesperson for city in
negotiations with unions; coordinating
administration of the performance review
program; functioning as the affirmative
action officer, administering various
municipal liability, property, workers'
compensation insurance programs;
functioning as the safety director for the
city; and performing special projects as
directed by the city manager. Qualifications
include a BA degree in public administra-
tion and/or personnel; minimum of three
years recent work experience in recruiting,
interviewing and hiring applicants;
minimum of three years recent work
experience in administering wage and
salary programs; minimum three years
recent experience in union negotiations; and
a valid Minnesota state driver's license,
Class C and satisfactory driving record.
Factors to be considered include recent
experience working in the public sector;
working knowledge of the mediation
process; past experience giving presenta-
tions to groups; working knowledge of
federal and state regulations relating to fair
labor standards, OSHA, veteran's prefer-
ence, and Americans with disabilities act.
Starting salary is $46,500. Closing date is
September 20, 1995. Applicants must
complete a city of Anoka job applications
form. For more information contact City of
Anoka, 2015 1 st Avenue, Anoka, MN
55303, (612) 421-6630, TTY (612) 422-
0442.
FIRE CHIEF. Maplewood is seeking a
fire chief. Salary range is $49,300 to
$62,500 plus excellent benefits. Responsi-
bilities include consolidating three
contracted fire departments into one
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municipal department; and managing and
directing department including suppression,
prevention and code compliance. Require-
ments include A.A. in fire science, business,
public administration or related field and 10
years of firefighting experience, five of
which were at fire captain level. Prefer
Bachelor's degree. Call Maplewood City
Hall at (612) 770-4500 for more informa-
tion. City application required. City of
Maplewood, 1830 E. County Road B,
Maplewood, MN 55109. Deadline is
September 29, 1995.
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE.
Centerville is accepting applications for a
full-time public works employee. Duties
include maintenance of water, sewer, streets
and parks systems. Class B drivers license
required and experience in public works
functions preferred. $9.42 to $9.96 per hour
DOQ, plus benefits. Application and job
description available at Centerville City
Hall, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN
55038, (612) 429-3232. Application
deadline is 4:30 p.m.; September 29, 1995.
UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT.
Warren is seeking applications for a utility
superintendent who will work directly with
the seven member city council. Duties
include overseeing the electric, gas, water,
sewer, streets and sanitation utilities.
Qualifications include a journeyman
lineman license, ability to obtain a
workable knowledge of all utilities, strong
management and interpersonal skills. Salary
DOQ. Applications may be obtained from
the City of Warren, 126 W. Johnson Ave.,
Warren MN 56762, (218) 745-5343. The
application deadline is November 7, 1995.
For sale
AMBULANCE. Bloomington has for
sale a 1987 Promedic III ambulance. Phone
the Bloomington Purchasing Office at (612)
948-8795 for details and bid forms. Bids are
being accepted until October 10, 1995. The
city reserves the right to accept or reject any
and all bids.
AMBULANCE. Cannon Falls has for
sale a Road Rescue Modular Ambulance on
1985 Ford E350 Cutaway chassis. Dual gas
tanks -- 42,000 miles. Available immedi-
ately. The City Council will consider sealed
bids to be received no later than 4 p.m. on
September 21, 1995. Bids should be clearly
marked "Bid for 1985 Ford Ambulance"
and in the hands of the City Administrator,
306 W. Mill Street, Cannon Falls, MN
55009, by the time and date indicated. The
council reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. For appointment to see vehicle contact
Bill Schultz, Police Chief, (507) 263-3954.
DUMP TRUCK. Tower is receiving
bids until October 6, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. for
the sale of one International Model #4700
4/2 dump truck, diesel engine, approxi-
mately 18,000 miles, GVWR 31000,
Crystell 10' dump box, five to seven c.y.
capacity, 12' root plow with reversible trip,
Meyer model UTS single auger sander.
Address all bids to City of Tower, P.O. Box
576, Tower, MN 55790 and sealed in an
envelope clearly marked "Bid on Truck."
Bid must be accompanied by a Certified
check for at least 10 percent of the amount
of the bid and payable to Tower. Successful
bidder must pay in full within 15 days of
award. Minimum bid accepted is $17,000.
The City of Tower reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. Truck may be seen by
appointment by calling (218) 753-4070.
GRADER. Detroit Lakes will receive
bids for a 1966 Galion T-500 motor grader
with automatic transmission, all hydraulic
controls with snow plowing wing, 14 ft.
moldboard, scarifier, all weather cab,
excellent tires, engine replaced in 1985 and
is in excellent running condition. Send bids
to City of Detroit Lakes, City Administra-
tion Office, 1025 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit
Lakes, MN 56501 until September 27, 1995
at 2 p.m. at which time the bids will be
opened and read aloud. Bidders will have
the opportunity to raise their bids at the
time of opening. The city reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. A minimum bid of
$7,000 is required.
GRADER. Bloomington is accepting
bids for a 197p Caterpillar road grader until
October 10, 1995. Phone the Bloomington
Purchasing Office at (612) 948-8795 for
details and bid forms. Bloomington reserves
the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
PICKUP TRUCKS. Rosemount is
accepting bids for a 1975 Dodge 3/4 ton, 4
x 4 with low mileage, manual transmission;
a 1986 Chevrolet 1/2 ton, automatic
transmission, 67,000 miles. Sealed bids
must be addressed to Susan Walsh, City
Clerk, 2874 - 145th Street West,
Rosemount, MN 55068 and received by
12:00 noon on September 26, 1995. For
more information or to see the trucks,
contact Public Works Supervisory Rick
Cook at 322-2042. The city reserves the
right to reject any and all bids if it deems it
in the best interest of Rosemount.
PULVIMIXER. Bloomington is
accepting bids for a 1968 Rex HDS
pulvimixer until October 19, 1995. Phone
the Bloomington Purchasing Office at (612)
948-8795 for details and bid forms.
Bloomington reserves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids.
PUMPER. Bingham Lake has for sale
a General 1969 Ford 950 Conv. pumper,
534 Cu. In., 260 H.P., V-8 gas engine. Side
controls, Midship Waterous - CM 1000
GPM parallel series, two stage fire pump.
Had complete pump overhaul in 1992, 1000
gal. supply tank was replaced in 1985, 700
GPM deck gun, 3500 watt generator,
21,000 miles, good condition with addition
equipment. Asking price is $20,000 or best
offer. Fits under 9' door. For more informa-
tion or a detailed description contact Daniel
Benz, Box 387, Bingham Lake, MN 56118,
(507)831-5595.
ROLLER. Bloomington will receive
bids for one 1971 Huber rubber tired roller
until October 10, 1995. Phone Bloomington
Purchasing Office at (612) 948-8795 for
details and bid forms. The city reserves the
right to accept or reject any and all bids.
SQUAD CAR. The Kenyon Police
Department has for sale a 1993 Ford Crown
Victoria squad car. It will be sold with a
JetSonic lightbar, Motorola Syntor radio,
MPH radar, and push bumpers. It has
68,000 miles. Maintenance records. For
more information, contact Kenyon Police
Department, 514 2nd St., Kenyon, MN
55946,(507)789-5214.
TRUCK. The City of Little Canada has
for sale a 1981 Chevrolet half ton pick up.
The vehicle is a six cylinder, automatic
transmission and power steering. Minimum
bid is $700. It will be sold as is with no
warranty. Bids will be accepted until noon
on Friday, September 15, 1995 at Little
Canada City Hall, 515 East Little Canada
Road, Little Canada, MN 55117. For more
information, contact Dave at (612) 484-
2177.
Wanted
The city of Eyota is looking for a set
of used set of hockey boards. Call Kandis
Hanson at City of Eyota (507) 545-2135.
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
September 20, 1995
Joseph Michaels
Vice President, Marketing
Johnson Brothers Corporation
P.O. Box 1002
Litchfield, MN 55355-1002
Dear Mr. Michaels,
Thank you for your recent letter to the Plymouth City Council regarding the property
east of Zachary Lane. The Mayor has asked Eric Blank, Director of Parks and
Recreation, to respond to your letter. You can expect a response from Mr. Blank by
October 5, 1995.
Thanks again for your letter. Please give me a call on 509-5052 if you have not
received a response by October 5.
Sincerely,
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
cc: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
C/R file 95-39
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Plymouth Property
PID 36-118 22 330007
21.73 Acres East of Zachary Lane
Dear City Council Members:
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P.O. Box 1002 Litchfield, Minnesota 55355-1002* Telephone (612) 693-2871
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Fax (612) 693-9192
Joseph H. Michels
Vice President, Marketing
Direct 612-693-4215
Johnson Bros. Corporation has owned the above referenced parcel of property since May,
1979. In the Spring of 1994 the corporation decided to market the property and signed a
formal listing agreement with Edward A. Sieber, President of Edward A. Sieber and
Associates, Inc. Mr. Sieber has been representing our firm in all matters related to the
property since that time. In order to effectively sell and or develop our property we
requested Mr. Sieber evaluate the options available to Johnson Bros. Corporation.
In the Fall of 1994 Mr. Sieber presented four proposals from interested buyer/developers on
the 21.73 acre parcel. Our firm reviewed those proposals and commenced negotiations with
several of the interested buyer/developers. In early November, 1994, we received a letter
and copy of the Summary Report Evaluation and Ranking of Natural Areas within the City of
Plymouth. The goal of this evaluation was to identify high priority sites worthy of
preservation by the City of Plymouth. In an attempt to learn more about the actions of the
Open Space Committee, and the intentions of the City of Plymouth, Mr. Sieber contacted the
City and learned that our parcel part of site #6 had been unanimously recommended by the
Open Space Committee. We verified that by obtaining a copy of the City of Plymouth, City
Council Agenda Report, Number 8-C, dated January 9, 1995, for the Council meeting of
January 17, 1995.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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City Council
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Plymouth Property
PID 36-118 22 330007
21.73 Acres East of Zachary Lane
Dear City Council Members:
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JOHNSON BROS. .Y CORPORATION
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P.O. Box 1002 Litchfield, Minnesota 55355-1002* Telephone (612) 693-2871
: z = Telex (RCA) 292875 JBCL UR
Fax (612) 693-9192
Joseph H. Michels
Vice President, Marketing
Direct 612-693-4215
Johnson Bros. Corporation has owned the above referenced parcel of property since May,
1979. In the Spring of 1994 the corporation decided to market the property and signed a
formal listing agreement with Edward A. Sieber, President of Edward A. Sieber and
Associates, Inc. Mr. Sieber has been representing our firm in all matters related to the
property since that time. In order to effectively sell and or develop our property we
requested Mr. Sieber evaluate the options available to Johnson Bros. Corporation.
In the Fall of 1994 Mr. Sieber presented four proposals from interested buyer/developers on
the 21.73 acre parcel. Our firm reviewed those proposals and commenced negotiations with
several of the interested buyer/developers. In early November, 1994, we received a letter
and copy of the Summary Report Evaluation and Ranking of Natural Areas within the City of
Plymouth. The goal of this evaluation was to identify high priority sites worthy of
preservation by the City of Plymouth. In an attempt to learn more about the actions of the
Open Space Committee, and the intentions of the City of Plymouth, Mr. Sieber contacted the
City and learned that our parcel part of site #6 had been unanimously recommended by the
Open Space Committee. We verified that by obtaining a copy of the City of Plymouth, City
Council Agenda Report, Number 8-C, dated January 9, 1995, for the Council meeting of
January 17, 1995.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
On February 2, 1995 one of the buyer/developers that we were negotiating with forwarded
us a copy of an article from the February 1, 1995 edition of the Wayzata Sun -Sailor
newspaper, written by Jay Maxwell, stating the City of Plymouth intended to purchase up to
123 acres in the four sites. We again attempted to confirm the intentions of the City of
Plymouth and we learned that a bond issue would be voted on in May, 1995 to finance the
purchase of these various parcels. At the time we became aware the City of Plymouth had
an interest in our property as potential "Open Space" we had a real offer of $600,000.00 on
the table, but when the potential buyer/developer realized that the City had other priority
interests for the property we had to hold on further negotiations.
In early March, 1995 we were contacted by Gary G. Fuchs, attorney representing the City of
Plymouth. We met on March 8, 1995 at our Wayzata office. Mr. Fuchs reviewed a copy of
property appraisal completed by William H. Cushman, for the City of Plymouth, that
appraisal placed the value of our property at $651,900.00. Mr. Fuchs indicated he would
forward an option agreement for our consideration. In light of the City's interest in our
21.73 acre parcel, and the buyer/developers reluctance to attempt to proceed with various
development plans with the City, Johnson Bros. Corporation instructed Mr. Sieber to put our
sales program on hold.
When we learned that the bond referendum passed on May 23, 1995 we expected contact
from the City of Plymouth. Mr. Sieber has made numerous contacts with the City of
Plymouth over the past several months, and recently in late August, (8/28/95), was told by
Gary Fuchs that the City might assist Johnson Bros. Corporation in development approvals.
We were expecting some type of option or purchase agreement from the City. We feel
Johnson Bros. Corporation has acted in good faith throughout its dealings with the City of
Plymouth by granting access to the City when it was requested in May of 1994 to conduct
it's "Open Space" review, and by not pushing the sale or development of the property in the
late Fall of 1994, and early in 1995 when we believed the City had interest in acquiring the
property.
We, as a tax paying owner of property in the City of Plymouth, request a response to this
letter of clarification and question regarding the City's position on our referenced property.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to your response in this matter.
Sincerely,
JOHNSON BROS. CORPORATION
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Joseph H. Michels
Vice President, Marketing
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cc: Edward A. Sieber
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Randy Meyer
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Nancy Cree
Wetlands Ord/NW Plymouth
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Larry Dowell, TwinWest Chamber
LMC referendum levies
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Brian Knox
Access to Gleason Lake
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Steven Chase
Alley Abandonment
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Peter Flint/Janice Symchych
Peony Lane Alignment
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William Rademacher
Peony Lane Alignment
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R. D. Taylor
Water & Sewer Assessments
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Steve Meyer
Tree Removal Assessment
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Stan Stevens
Train Noise/Whistle
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Schmidt Lake Road
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Property Market Value Review
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Ice Arena
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Harry Stark
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Robert Peterson
Sump pump ordinance
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Wayne Fadden
Traffic Signal at Co. Rd 6 & Hwy 101
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Amberwoods Park
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MUSEUM: 3605 Fembrook Lane
MAILING: 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447
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Mr. John M. Lavander
CALIBER Development Corporation
14405 21st Avenue, Suite 118
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Lavander;
The Plymouth Historical Society wants to thank you and CALIBER
Development Corporation for your generous contribution of $350.
We understand this is based upon a guideline you established of a
one cent dontation per square foot of your building developments in
Plymouth.
Thanks again!
Very truly yours,
G. L. Sch e e
President
Plymouth Historical Society
cc: Plymouth Historical Society Board Members
Plymouth City Council
Our Past Is Present... Help Us•Keep It" `
Metropolitan Councit", � 'I
Working for the Region, Planning for the Puture
September 15, 1995
Dear City Manager,
Here is the latest information on a possible work stoppage and
interruption in transit service provided by the Metropolitan
Council to communities throughout the region.
Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union, representing bus drivers
and mechanics, voted on Saturday, Sept.,9 to authorize a strike for
Oct. 9 or earlier if union leaders deem it necesary. Because of a
required 10 -day cooling off period, the earliest that a strike
could take place is Sept. 22. I have instructed our negotiating
team to clear their calendars and work toward settlement within the
financial limitations and service parameters facing the Council.
We hope that state -mediated talks will result in a settlement.
A strike will benefit no one. Should there be a strike, no transit
service for about 97 percent of the region would be available. This
is a substantial impact on customers who ride Transit Operations
buses 220,000 times each business day. Many of these bus customers
live in your community, and depend on transit to get to work,
school and appointments. Also, there would be a dramatic impact on
general traffic congestion and overall air quality, affecting your
community. . For our employees who work in the Council's Transit
Operations area, and those of us who are colleagues and co-workers,
the threat of a strike is also damaging to productivity and morale.
The main issues in -this impasse are the ability to change work
rules, so that we can be more -flexible and competitive in providing
service, and the hiring .of more part-time drivers to match the
peaks in service. As you are well aware, during this time of -
shrinking public dollars, we need to live within our means. A
shortfall of $10 million to adequately maintain the current transit
system adds to this difficult situation.
We are committed to resolving these issues quickly to retain the
public's trust and expectations for reliable and efficient regional
transit service. Your interest is appreciated and I ask that you
share this update with colleages and elected officials.
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September 20, 1995
CITY OF
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James N. Grube, P.E.
Transportation Division Manager
HENN COUNTY DEPT. OF TRANSP.
Department of Public Works
320 Washington Ave. South
Hopkins, MN 55343-8468
SUBJECT: COMPLETION OF COUNTY ROAD 61
COUNTY ROAD 10 NORTHERLY TO HEMLOCK LANE
Dear Jim:
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The City of Plymouth and Hennepin County have been working cooperatively over the past
several years to complete the construction of County Road 61 from I-394 on the south to I-94
on the north. This roadway is a major element in the State/Metropolitan/County/City plans to
provide an alternate route to eliminate short trips from I-494. County Road 61 is about one-
half mile east and parallel with I-494. With the exception of one small segment, the roadway
has been completed within the City of Plymouth.
The segment which is yet uncompleted is the realignment from County Road 10 northerly to
the existing County Road 61 in the City of Maple Grove. With the completion of this last
segment, it will eliminate two right angle comers and an east/west segment of the road which
currently is necessary to provide continuity to the County system.
The City supported the County in both 1993 and 1994 in their application for Federal funds for
the project. It is my understanding that this project did not receive the Federal funds.
On behalf of the City, I am requesting that the County program this last segment of County
Road 61 for completion as soon as possible. The City is prepared to include this project in our
Capital Improvements Program to meet a schedule established by the County. If there are any
questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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James N. Grube, P.E.
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cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
Tom Johnson, P.E.
Transportation Planning Engineer
HENN COUNTY DEPT. OF TRANSP.
Department of Public Works
320 Washington Ave. South
Hopkins, MN 55343-8468
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September 20, 1995
Betty Baer
5540 Ranier Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
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Just a short follow-up from the Council meeting of Tuesday, September 19. With the Council
action of last night, we have now acquired three of the four open space sites. Negotiations for
the large wetlands in southeast Plymouth are underway, and I hope they will be completed
within a couple months. Once we have all four open space sites acquired, the Open Space
Committee will reconvene at that time to begin discussing the long term care and maintenance
of these areas. My secretary will notify you by mail or phone in advance of any open space
meetings scheduled.
Thank you for your time and interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
Eric Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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September 20, 1995
Carole Ross
5815 Troy Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Carole:
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Just a short follow-up from the Council meeting of Tuesday, September 19. With the Council
action of last night, we have now acquired three of the four open space sites. Negotiations for
the large wetlands in southeast Plymouth are underway, and I hope they will be completed
within a couple months. Once we have all four open space sites acquired, the Open Space
Committee will reconvene at that time to begin discussing the long term care and maintenance
of these areas. My secretary will notify you by mail or phone in advance of any open space
meetings scheduled.
Thank you for your time and interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
Eric Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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September 20, 1995
Dick Keifer
4640 Polaris Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
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SUBJECT: STREET CONDITION
45TH/46TH AVENUES
Dear Dick:
I have received your letter of September 4, 1995 concerning the street condition on 45th/46th
Avenues and also on Polaris Lane where your home is located. This letter concerns the
rideability or dips in the street. Roger Wenner, Street Supervisor, has talked with you on the
telephone on these concerns. I have reviewed your letter, driven the streets within this area,
and also discussed it with Roger Wenner.
As Mr. Wenner discussed with you, the City must establish priorities for street repairs. All
taxpayers in Plymouth are concerned with the amount of taxes which they must pay to the
City, and therefore, our priorities are based upon levels of service provided to the citizens.
With street repair, the highest priority is given to hazardous conditions which must be
repaired. The conditions which you are referring to are what we would classify as a
"nuisance" but are not hazardous to the motorists. These type of repairs are very low on our
priority list. They are repaired as part of Street Reconstruction Programs.
I agree with your letter concerning the dip on Polaris Lane north of 46th Avenue. When the
City was doing repair work in July of 1994 on a problem south of this area, the repair should
have been continued and this dip repaired. This dip will be repaired within the next few
weeks.
Your letter also addressed three dips on 45th Avenue east of Turtle Lake Park. In driving this
street, there is one larger dip right at the top of the hill and two smaller dips a little bit to the
east. These dips do not pose any hazard to the motorists. As you are aware, there is a stop
sign at Lanewood Lane a few hundred feet west of these dips. If the motorist makes a full
stop as required at the stop sign, it is very difficult for the motorist to accelerate and even have
much discomfort crossing the dips. Since the street repair crew will be in the area doing the
work on Polaris Lane, they have also been instructed to do some repair on the larger of the
three dips on 45th Avenue. A complete repair cannot be performed since it would involve
either the raising or the replacement of the concrete curb and gutter.
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If you have any questions after the repairs are completed, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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September 4, 1995
City Of Plymouth
Street Department
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
The work your department is doing is very good. Patches are
generally done on a timely basis, the roads are kept very clean,
signs are adequate and snow removal is EXCELLENT. However, I do
have some burning issues which I would like to see resolved.
First, I called last July (1994) and asked that a large dip be
repaired on 46th and Polaris, about midway up the block. I called
because the same side of the street had just been overlaid, but the
work stopped just short of the dip! An oversight, which I was told
would be taken care of. Needless to say, it still isn't done.
Second, for over 2 years, we have
on 45th, just east of Turtle Lake
20 MPH, these are enough to spill
dislodge fillings in your teeth!
had to put up with 3 large dips
Park. At any speed approaching
your coffee and at 30, they can
Please leave a message on my answering machine, with your response
to a fix. 557-6881
Sincerely, pp
Dick Keifer
4640 Polaris Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
cc: Councilman David Anderson