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OCTOBER 19,199
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER:
OCTOBER 24 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
2. PLYMOUTH HRA PUBLIC HEARING ON 1996 CDBG EXPENDITURES --
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 7:30 P.M., Council Chambers. This will take place
within the regularly scheduled HRA meeting. Attached is the news release. (M-2)
3. DOMESTIC ABUSE SYMPOSIUM, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, NOON -3:30
P.M., Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive. The event is sponsored by the
Crystal Human Rights Commission and the League of Women Voters. Attached is the
invitation from the Crystal Human Rights Commission. (M-3)
4. STATE PUBLIC HEARING_- TASK FORCE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
AND INTEGRATION, MONDAY OCTOBER 30, 7:00 P.M., District 279
Educational Service Center, Room 10, 11200 93rd Ave. N., Maple Grove. Attached is
the invitation and information on the hearing from Representative Rick Stanek.
Attached is a flyer announcing the event. (M-4)
5. NEW DIRECTIONS IN STATE -LOCAL FISCAL POLICY, OCTOBER 30, 6:00-
9:00 P.M.. Mayor Tierney will be participating in this interactive television meeting to
discuss fiscal reform proposals coming to the State Legislature in 1996. Also
participating will be local officials from Moorhead and Willmar.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION ME1VIO
October 19, 1995
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6. AMM POLICY ADOPTION MEETING AND DISCUSSION ON THE LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES ACT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 4:00 P.M., Sheraton
Minneapolis Metrodome. Attached is the notice and agenda. If you are interested in
attending, please call Laurie. (M-6)
7. TwinWest November Events. Attached are notes about the November TwinWest
Coffee Break Sessions, an Overtime Event, and a November 16 presentation about
using the InterNet for small businesses. (M-7)
8. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan
Council and its advisory commissions is attached. (M-8)
9. MEETING CALENDARS -- October and November meeting calendars are attached.
(M-9)
1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/
IndustriaUPublic and Use Types. (I-1).
2. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Plymouth Metrolink Information and Scheduling update for service during the MCTO
transit drivers strike. (I -2a)
b. Metrolink ridership figures for the week of October 9-13. (I -2b)
c. News release announcing the Plymouth Fire Department Open House on Sat., Oct. 28,
noon -4 p.m., at Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Lane. (I -2c)
d. News release announcing an informational meeting for youth interested in the Plymouth
Fire Explorers. (I -2d)
e. Hennepin County Board quarterly Update newsletter. (I -2e)
f. Northwest Community Television schedule of "Candidate Minute" reports on local
candidate profiles on Cable TV 12. (I -2f)
g. News release relating the "Paint the Town" storm sewer drain painting project near
Parkers Lake. (I -2g)
h. Third quarter report from the West Suburban Mediation Center. (I -2h)
i. Addendum -Errata sheet from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. The
changes and additions cover the 1996 policy adopted by the AMM Board of Directors
on October 12. (I -2i)
j. League of Minnesota Cities Bulletin, October 13, 1995. (I -2j)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE
A status report on all correspondence is also attached.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
October 19, 1995
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4. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Public Works Director Fred Moore to City of Medicine Lake Mayor Tom
Schrader, updating Medicine Lake officials about safety and speed reduction measures
in a cooperative effort between Plymouth and the City of Medicine Lake along South
Shore Drive. (I -4a)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
For Immediate Release
Oct. 4, 1995
Contact:
Milt Dale, 509-5413
PLYMOUTH HRA TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON OCT. 19
The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will hold a public
hearing on Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., in the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., to
share city staff recommendations and hear public comment about the types of programs
the Plymouth HRA may fund in 1996 with federal funds.
The HRA expects that Plymouth will receive about $300,000 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds next year from the federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), according to HRA Supervisor Ed Goldsmith.
Under HUD requirements, Plymouth must bring together the funding for various
HUD programs into a Consolidated Plan. The purpose of the public hearing will be
consider how CDBG funds should be allocated as part of the Consolidated Plan that is
presented to HUD. CDBG money may fund a variety of programs such as child care, job
training and housing rehabilitation programs.
For more information on the public hearing, call Ed Goldsmith at 509-5412 or
Milt Dale at 509-5413.
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What can we do to put an end to domestic abuse? Tougher laws?
Mandatory prison sentences? Early intervention? Education? The City of
Crystal's Human Rights Commission, along with the League of Women
Voters, would like to help by providing an educational symposium.
Sheila Wellstone, nationally -renowned expert, will be the Keynote
speaker.
This symposium will be held Saturday, October 21, 1995, at the Crystal
Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive No., Crystal, MN. , from 12:00
Noon to 3:30 PM. Ms. Wellstone will be speaking from 1:00 PM to 2:00
PM.
We are inviting a wide representation of community and agency
resources to set up booths with qualified representatives and hand out
materials. The booths will be manned from 12:00 noon to 1;00 PM and
then again from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM.
As a member of a Human Rights Commission, or the City Council, or as a
city employee we know this is a topic that's important to you. Please
plan to join us on October 21st. Let's all make that commitment tonStop
Domestic Violence'
Sincerely,
4eric Pr
Vice Chair
Crystal Human Rights Commission
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TASK FORCE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & INTEGRATION
Chair: REP. BARB SYKORA (296-4315) • Co -Chair: REP. ALICE SEAGREN (296-7803)
248F State Office Building • 100 Constitution Ave. - St. Paul, Minn. 55155 • 612-296-5529
You're Invited to Attend
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Public Hearing
of the
Task Force on Student Achievement
& Integration
Monday, Oct. 30
7:00 = 9:00 p.m.
District 279 Educational Center
11200 93rd Avenue North
Maple Grove
The hearing will be chaired by
State Rep. Rich Stanek
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1330 Industrial Blvd.
Minneapolis, Minneso 3 �,
FC%Ce $25 s
Livable Communities Info Session .................................... 4-5:30 p.m.
Social Hour............................................................................. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
(Cash Bar)
BuffetDinner.......................................................................... 6:30-7:30 p.m.
(Roast Sirloin of Beef, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala)
Business Meeting................................................................. 7:30 p.m.
HY40100
Communities
/nfn Session
Metropolitan Council staff
will be available to
discuss/update you
about the Livable Com-
munities Act. This is your
chance to find out what
other communities are
doing and to ask any
questions you may have!
(4-5:30 p.m.)
There will be no speaker or panel discussion.
This will allow more time to discuss .1996 AMM
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legislative initiatives. Copies of the policy initia-
tives were mailed Oct. 4.
AMM policy adoption is the keystone for our 1996
{ legislative program, so we encourage cities to
send more than one representative to contrib-
ute to the discussion.
Place dinner reservations with Laurie Audette
(215-4000) no later than Monday, Oct. 30. Please
channel all reservations through your office of city
manager/administrator. Your city will be billed. If
you choose to pay in advance, checks may be
made payable to AMM. City officials attending the
7:30 p.m. business meeting only do not need
reservations.
Map and Agenda on reverse. Guests are welcome.
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8.
Business Agenda
Call to order.
Welcome.
President's Report. (Joan Campbell)
Adoption of 1996 Legislative Policy Program.
Discuss/Establish 1996 Legislative Priorities.
Other Business.
Announcements.
Adjournment.
Directions
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Sheraton Minneapolis
Metrodome
1330 Industrial Blvd.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
(612) 331-1900
From North:
Take 35W South to Industrial Blvd. (exit #22). Turn left on Industrial Blvd.
From South:
Take 35W North to Industrial Blvd. (exit # 22). Turn right on Industrial Blvd.
From West:
Take 394 East to 1-94, go east on 94 to 35W North. Take 35W North to Industrial Blvd.
(exit #22). Sheraton is on the right.
From East:
Take 1-94 West to Highway 280, go north on Highway 280 to Broadway Street. Take a
left on Broadway Street to Industrial Blvd. Take a right on Industrial Blvd.' Sheraton is on
the left.
This notice was mailed to all AMM member mayors,
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The month of November will focus on Technology to help members gain the information needed to make
technology decisions as well as make recommendations on how technology can streamline their operations.
Coffee Breaks will run from 7:30-9:00 a.m. No reservations are needed. A short demonstration & program
will also take place.
Coffee Breaks -November
CRYSTAL/NEW HOPE --- Wednesday, November 8
Computers, Etc., 6032 - 42nd Avenue North, (On 42nd Ave./Rockford
Rd./County Road 9 between Douglas and Adair)
Catering to your small and home based business needs.
GOLDEN VALLEY --- Tuesday, November 14
�— MCI Telecommunications Corporation, 5500 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 400,
MC (Take the Xenia/Park exit off Hwy 394 to north frontage road to the
Colonnade Building, 4th Floor).
Go The Distance Every Day. When it comes to talking long distance, more and
more businesses are talking with MCI.
MINNETONKA --- Thursday, November 16
PLAY Play And Learn Software, 12949 Ridgedale Drive, (Located in the Ridge
AND Square South Mall)
LEARNPlay And Learn Software has the largest selection of educational and non-violent
SOFTWARE,, entertainment computer software in the state. New to PALS is our Internet
Connection, stop by and take a ride on the Information Superhighway.
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PLYMOUTH --- Tuesday, November 21
Polaris Telcom and MEANS, 10300 Sixth Avenue North, (From Hwy 169
_west on Hwy 55 to Revere Lane. Take right to stop light and go left; first
POI
� building on the right; across from Rainbow)
TELCOM ® Polaris Telcom is the retail/marketing subsidiary of Minnesota Equal Access
Service, Inc., (MEANS), and provides: Internet access, prepaid calling cards, 1+
and 800 long distance service, enhanced voice and fax services, interactive voice
response, operator services, and interactive videoconferencing throughout Minnesota
and the world.
DCDST. LOUIS PARK --- Tuesday, November 28
DCD Corporation, 600 Hwy 169, (Interchange Tower - 20th Floor)
CORPORATION
DCD Corporation designs, develops, markets and supports business management
software for the custom manufacturing and job shop industries. Come join us for
coffee -- you won't want to miss the view!
LAEdward D. Jones & Co® HOPKINS --- Wednesday, November 29
Edward D. Jones & Co., 906 Mainstreet, (Next to clock tower)
Member of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. and Securities Investor Protection
Corp. Serving individual investors since 1871.
The
TwinWest Overtime Committee proudly
presents Nicklow's as our November Overtime
Host. Join us to network your company and meet
hundreds of business contacts at this beautiful
location, 3516 North Lilac Drive, Crystal.
DIRECTIONS: From 1-394 head North on Hwy. 100 and exit onto frontage road
just before 361h Ave. Nicklow's is located just off of this frontage road on the east side.
Delicious hors d'oeuvres and refreshments 5-7p.m.
will be available for yoursampling palate The admission fee is
your business card
Display tables will be available to TwinWest members for $75. Each display space will be a5 to
6 foot roundtable. Reservations are required for display space. Make your reservations for
display tables by using the form provided below.
TwinWestMembers Only
$75 per table
Name
Company
Phone
TWI —T—
CHAMBERB E R OF COMMERCE
Electricity ❑ Yes ❑ No
Payment Information:
❑ Check enclosed for $75
❑ Please bill $75 to my
❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard
Card #
Exp. Date
Signature
Return form with payment to:
❑ I will donate a door prize ($25 minumum value)
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
10550 WayzataBoulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55305 -OR-
FAX 540-0237
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C H A M B E R OF C O M M E R C E C' 16 fag5
The TwinWest Technology Committee presen
Surflim' time
time Sinall 113visoinesmoso
Featured speaker:
Ron Berry
Management Development Center
College of St. Thomas
PLUS a panel of TwinWest members who will demonstrate how they use the `Net to
benefit their businesses
Join us on Thursday, November 16, 1995 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at
Data Recognition Corporation, 5959 Shady Oak Road, Minnetonka.
Presentation begins at 5:45, with ample time before and after to visit
technology displays, sample hors d'oeuvres and have your questions
answered.
$15 in advance, $18 at the door, $25 for non-members. Attendance limited to 100.
Nurfiia' floe 'Net... Me ein:all Mislnexs May! Reservation Form
Name(s): _
Company: _
# attending:
@ $15.00 each = $
Method of Payment: ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard ❑ Check
Charge to credit card number:
Signature:
Please return this form with payment to:
or FAX to 540-0237
Expiration date:
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
10550 Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka. MN 55305
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TRO MEETINGS
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c 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: October 13, 1995
WEEK OF: October 16 - October 20,1995
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Transportation Committee - Monday, Oct. 16, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider. MCTO
hearing report and request for approval for a fare increase; four-year Transportation Improvement Program;
solicitation package for ISTEA fiuids; Capital Improvement Program; airport/Regional Blueprint
relationship; strike update; and other business.
Special Meeting -Environment Committee - Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will
consider: authorization to increase Apple Valley purchase and cost reimbursement agreement from $550,000
to $671,350; construction contract change order greater than 5% or $50,000 for Seneca handling
improvements; capital budget for Environmental Services Division; and other business.
Council Members Small Group Breakfast Meeting - Wednesday, Oct. 18, 8 am., Sheraton Midway,
Bigelow's Restaurant, I-94 at Hamlin, St. Paul.
Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider:
proposed amendment to the 1996-98 Transportation Improvement Program regarding Nicollet Mall shuttle;
city of Roseville request for preliminary engineering costs; regional project solicitation for STP and
enhancements project; and other business.
Providers Advisory Committee - Thursday, Oct. 19,10:30 a.m., Room IA. The committee will consider.
strike status/non-MCTO Operations Report; transit capital fimding request process; transit fare
implementation schedule and status; and other business.
Finance Committee - Thursday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider: authorization to
close 1988C solid waste bonds debt service fiord; authorization to close 1987C general obligation transit
bonds debt service fiord; 1995 budget reinstatement; proposed transit fare increase; authorization for
payment of insurance coverage for Metropolitan Radio Board; adoption of procurement policy amendment;
discussion of proposed 1996 staffing; and other business. The next portion of the meeting will be closed to
the public pursuant to MN Statutes section 471.705, subdivision la (1992) for labor negotiation issues. The
meeting may be reopened again to the public following the labor negotiations discussion.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF, OCTOBER 23 THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 1995 �-,y
Tour of Redevelopment/Reinvestment Sites—St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, and Downtown
Minneapolis - Monday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.
Metropolitan Council and Land Management ? rformation Center (LMIC) Geographic System (GIS)
Forum - "Metro -Wide GIS: A Means to Improve Your Organization's Effectiveness and Reduce
Costs" - Monday, Oct. 23,1 - 4:30 p.m., Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave.,
Maplewood
Regional Blueprint Blue Ribbon Task Force - Monday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m., Room IA.
Community Development Committee - Tuesday, Oct. 24, Noon, Room IA.
Environment Committee - Tuesday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m., Room IA.
Metropolitan Council Retreat - Wednesday, Oct. 25, 8 am - 5 p.m., World Trade Center, St. Paul.
Metropolitan Council and Land Management Information Center (LMIC) Geographic Information
System (GIS) Forum: A Means to Improve Your Organization's Effectiveness and Reduce Costs" -
Thursday, Oct. 26, 1- 4:30 p.m., Eden Prairie City Hall, 7600 Executive Dr., Eden Prairie.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Oct. 26, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Oct. 26, 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 AIRPORTS COMNIISSION
Special Commission Meeting - Monday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh
Terminal Building, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The commission will continue the discussion
on the new Denver Airport.
Special Planning and Environment Committee - Monday, Oct. 16,12:30 p.m., Room 303, West
Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal Building, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The committee will
consider a contract bid for FIS - parts storage and cargo transfer.
Commission Meeting - Monday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal
Building, Mmneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The commission will consider: recommendations on
airport leases; October ADNE levels; final payments for ditch cleaninglobstruction removal at Anoka Co. -
Blaine airport and 1993-95 Part 150 sound insulation program; contract change orders for Southwest
Terminal expansion - general/electrical construction and FIS development - structural steel; contract bids
received for primary electrical distribution system Phase III, September bid cycle for Part 150 sound
insulation program, and vacuum sweeper glycol collection project bids; review of upcoming construction
project bids; special Planning and Environment Committee meeting; Crystal Airport long term
comprehensive plan; Part 150 Policy Advisory Committee recommendation for Part 150 Sound Insulation
Block eligibility; 1996-2002 Capital Improvement Program; terminal art program; a presentation by city of
Minneapolis; August budget variance; approval of purchase of public safety dispatch console; MSP
automated teller machines bid award; Frontier Airlines request to provide air service; RFP for commercial
development at Airlock Airport; St. Paul corporate fueling; update by the Budget Task Force and Finance
Subcommittee; Heads Up; Regional 800 MHZ Trunked Radio System Airport Study; and other business.
The commission will discuss: supplement to review of joint Eden Prairie/MAC staff report on Flying Cloud
Airport; outdoor advertising; and 1996 insurance renewals; and other business. M.- b (
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 COMIVIISSION
Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Room IA. The commission will consider: Regional Trails
Policy Plan status report and issues paper; report on Oct. 9 LCMR meeting regarding inholding acquisition
and issues related to legislative oversight; 1996 tours and NRPA Congress information; and other business.
The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth
St., St. Paul, MN 55101. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed To verify meeting
information, please call 291-6363.
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DATE: October 19, 1995
TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
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FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG, DATA CONTROL/INSPECTION
CLERK
SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES
OCTOBER 12, 1995 THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 1995
Permit # 69478 issued to Keith King for demolition of interior walls for future tenant
space located at 4190 Vinewood Lane North, valuation $60,000.
Permit #69711 issued to Walker Roofing for a commercial reroof at12905 State Hwy
No. 55, valuation $70,277.
PERMITLIST LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED
10/19/95 AGING DAYS
FROM 10/12/95 TO 10/18/95
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PAGE 1
PIN NUMBER CLASS OF WORK DATE PERMIT #
APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED PERMT.TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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25 118 22 41 0021
REPAIR
10/17/95 69751
WALZ, ROBERT
LOT
BLK
SFD
BUILDING
9600 17TH AVE N
12
2
INGLEBRAE
$1,500.00
$35.75
REROOF
01 118 22 21 0005
ADDITION
10/18/95 69766
EBERHARDT PROPERTIES, INC
LOT
BLK
COMMERCIAL
BUILDING
6105 TRENTON LA N
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BASS CREEK BUSINESS
PERK 3RD
$1,000.00
$25.50
INSTALL 90 MIN DOOR IN EXISTING
OFFICE
PROM
27 118 22 13 0011
REPAIR
10/18/95 69771
ZAKS CONSTRUCTION
LOT
BLK
COMMERCIAL
BUILDING
2100 XENIUM LA N
LLS27QQ130011
$3,900.00
$64.95
18 X 12 SLAB ON EXISTING COMMERCIAL
32 118 22 11 0075 REPAIR 10/18/95 69785
NEISEN CONSTR INC LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
1030 YUMA LA N 10 1 CIMARRON PONDS 2ND
3161 $2,000.00 $46.00
REROOF
32 118 22 11 0071 REPAIR 10/18/95 6978E
NEISEN CONSTR INC LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
1035 YUMA LA N 6 1 CIMARRON PONDS 2ND
3161 $2,000.00 $46.00
32 118 22 11 0074 REPAIR 10/18/95 6978'
NEISEN CONSTR INC LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
1034 YUMA LA N 9 1 CIMARRON PONDS 2ND. .__
3161 $2,000.00 $46.00
PERMITLIST LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED PAGE 2
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PIN NUMBER CLASS OF WORK DATE PERMIT #
APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED PERMT.TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
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NEISEN CONSTR INC
1031 YUMA LA N
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KEN'S ROOFING CO
10009 36TH PL N
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TEAR OFF REROOF
13 118 22 34 0063
NEIGHBORHOOD BLDG & REMOD
3625 SARATOGA LA N
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INSTALL HOT TUB TO DECK
REPAIR 10/18/95 69788
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
5 1 CIMARRON PONDS 2ND
$2,000.00 $46.00
REPAIR 10/18/95 69790
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
13 4 PLYMOUTH PLAZA 5TH
$5,350.00 $83.68
ADDITION 10/18/95 69792
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
7 -9 MEADOW LAWN EST 4TH
$8,400.00 $112.20
30 118 22 32 0003 ADDITION 10/16/95 69191
PATRICK SCOTT HOMES LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
1645 XANTHUS LA N LLS30QQ320003
20043011 $21,000.00 $366.90
13 X 31 SCREEN PORCH ON EXISTING DECK, PLANS
36 118 22 21 0039 NEW CONST 10/18/95 69246
ZACHMAN BROS INC LOT BLK MULTI -FAMILY BUILDING
1168 TRENTON CIR N LLS36QQ210039
0005662 $400,000.00 $10,387.67
4 UNIT CONDO, PLANS ATT, 'OTHER' FOR RATED WALL
28 118 22 22 0026 NEW CONST 10/18/95 6927'
L A LAUKKA DEV CO LOT BLK MULTI -FAMILY BUILDING
15615 24TH AVE N 6 1 PARKERS LK NORTH 10TH
0001884 $518,000.00 $18,513.27
8 UNIT CONDO, MASTER JOB SITE PLAN, BLDG #8, SPEC
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UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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28 118 22 22 0027 NEW CONST 10/18/95 69278
L A LAUKKA DEV CO LOT BLK MULTI -FAMILY BUILDING
15625 24TH AVE N 7 1 PARKERS LK NORTH 10TH
0001884 $518,000.00 $18,513.27
MASTER JOB SITE PLAN, 8 UNIT CONDO, BLDG #6, SPEC
12 118 22 42 0013
ADDITION
10/17/95 69425
T SQUARE REMODELING
LOT BLK
SFD
BUILDING
4835 ORLEANS LA N
4 2
NATHAN TRAILS
20029752
$2,464.00 $90.33
8 X 12, 4 X 11, 12 X 14 CONNECTED DECKS
W/STAIRS
31 118 22 23 0018
ADDITION
10/13/95 69435
MELROY & MARILYN MCPHAIL
LOT BLK
SFD
BUILDING
655 BROCKTON LA N
10 • 2
FERNDALE
NORTH 2ND
20029752
$1,200.00 $48.45
ENCLOSING AREA UNDER PORCH,
PLANS ATTACHED
17 118 22 13 0042
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES
4235 BLACK OAKS LA N
0001968
NEW SFD CONST, PLANS ATT,
NEW CONST
LOT BLK SFD
15 15 WESTBRANCH
UNFIN BSMT, 1 GAS FP
10/12/95 69447
BUILDING
$124,900.00 $3,112.00
31 118 22 42 0032 ADDITION 10/12/95 69471
LUNDGREN BROS REMODELING LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
18080 2ND AVE N 16 1 HADLEY PLACE
0001413 $14,000.00 $259.45
12 X 14 4 SEASON PORCH & 7 X 8 DECK, PLANS ATT
01 118 22 42 0028 NEW CONST 10/13/95 6947;
PRIME BLDRS LOT BLK MULTI -FAMILY BUILDING
5514 NATHAN LA N LLS01QQ420028
1 0001046 $375,000.00 $12,080.80
5 UNIT CONDO, PLANS ATT, FIN BSMT, DECKS & FP
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APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED PERMT.TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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01 118 22 42 0028
PRIME BLDRS
5520 NATHAN LA N
1 0001046
5 UNIT CONDO, PLANS ATT,
NEW CONST 10/13/95 69473
LOT BLK MULTI -FAMILY BUILDING
LLS01QQ420028
$375,000.00 $12,080.80
FIN BSMT, DECK, FP,
�[ 15 118 22 13 0009 DEMOLITION
KEITH KING LOT BLK COMMERCIAL
4190 VINEWOOD LA N LLS15QQ130009
0001046 $60,000
DEMO INTERIOR WALLS - SEPERATE PERMIT REQD FOR
32 118 22 43 0009
LUNDGREN BROS REMODELING
120 BLACK OAKS LA N
0001413
4 X 10 MUD ROOM, 14 X 16
17 118 22 13 0102
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES
16405 41ST AVE N
0001968
BSMT FINISH 3 BEDROOMS,
10/12/95 69478
BUILDING
00 $489.50
ADDITION 10/12/95 69479
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
LLS32QQ430009
$43,120.00 $641.13
4 SEASON PORCH,
ALTERATION 10/12/95 69481
LOT BLK SFA BUILDING
1 23 WESTBRANCH 2ND
$13,600.00 $259.25
REC RM, 3/4 BATH PLANS
17 118 22 13 0086
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES
16400 41ST AVE N
0001968
NEW SFA CONST. PLANS ATTACHED,
17 118 22 13 0087
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES
16410 41ST AVE N
0001968
NEW SFA CONST. PLANS ATTACHED,
NEW CONST 10/18/95 69483
LOT BLK SFA BUILDING
1 15 WESTBRANCH 2ND
$159,600.00 $3,331.47
FIN BSMT, 2 FP GAS,
NEW CONST 10/18/95 69484
LOT BLK SFA BUILDING
2 15 WESTBRANCH 2ND
$130,400.00 $3,149.40
UNFIN BSMT, 1FP GAS
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APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED PERMT.TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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17 118 22 13 0094
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES
4020 ZANZIBAR LA N
0001968
NEW SFA CONST, PLANS ATTACHED,
17 118 22 13 0095
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES
4030 ZANZIBAR LA N
0001968
NEW SFA CONST, PLANS ATTACHED,
NEW CONST 1
LOT BLK SFA
1 19 WESTBRANCH 2ND
$117,940.00
UNFIN BSMT 1 GAS FP
NEW CONST
LOT BLK SFA
2 19 WESTBRANCH 2ND
$155,300.00
2 GAS FP, PART FIN
0/12/95 69485
BUILDING
$3,068.09
10/12/95 69486
BUILDING
$3,306.22
23 118 22 33 0016 ADDITION 10/13/95 69511
F & S REMODELING SERVICE LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
2705 OAKVIEW LA N 7 3 CREEKWOOD HGTS 2ND
00005989 $15,000.00
13.6 X 16 3 SEA PORCH & 180 SQ FT DECK W/STAIRS
17 118 22 13 0106 ALTERATION
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES LOT BLK SFD
16467 41ST AVE N 1 25 WESTBRANCH 2ND
0001968 $12,500.00
BSMT FIN, REC RM, 2 BDRMS, 3/4 BATH, PLANS ATTACH
17 118 22 13 0090
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES
4060 ZANZIBAR LA N
0001968
BSMT FIN, REC RM, 2 BDRMS,
$274.80
10/12/95 69512
BUILDING
ALTERATION 1
LOT BLK SFD
1 17 WESTBRANCH 2ND
$14,600.00
3/4 BATH, 1 GAS FP
16 118 22 23 0118 ADDITION
MATTHEW & BEATRICE JORDAN LOT BLK SFD
15530 OLD ROCKFORD RD 2 1 ST BARNABAS
0001968
13 X 17 SCREEN PORCH, PLANS ATTACHED
$243.85
0/12/95 69519
BUILDING
$274.60
10/17/95 69511
BUILDING
$4,900.00 $121.25
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APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED PERMT.TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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08 118 22 41 0028 ADDITION 10/13/95 69534
D L K BLDRS LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
4725 YUMA LA N 15 1 AUTUMN HILLS 2ND
0004558 $4,000.00 $105.95
4 X 22 ELEVATED DECK & 18 X 21 DECK ON GRADE
29 118 22 22 0049
ADDITION
10/17/95 69535
SAWHORSE INC
LOT
BLK
SFD
BUILDING
17325 24TH AVE N
4
6
SUNNY ACRES
2ND
0002382
$74,900.00 $907.00
BDRM, 3/4 BATH & OFFICE ADDITION OVER EXIST. FAM
10 118 22 32 0009
NEW CONST
10/18/95 69537
LUNDGREN BROS CONST
LOT
BLK
SFD
BUILDING
4825 CHESHIRE LA N
8
1
SAVANNAH
0001413
$128,000.00 $3,130.87
NEW SFD CONST, PLANS ATTACHED,
UNFIN BSMT, 1 GAS
21 118 22 33 0365
NEW CONST
10/17/95 69538
DONNAY HOMES
LOT
BLK
MULTI -FAMILY BUILDING
2785 RANCHVIEW LA N
2
1
WELLINGTON
PARK
00002176
$500,000.00 $25,815.17
12 UNIT CONDO, PLANS ATTACHED, OPT F.P. SPECIAL
30 118 22 42 0014 ALTERATION 10/13/95 69554
JOHN J FINAZZO LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
1710 SHADYVIEW LA N 4 2 IMPERIAL HILLS ANNEX
20011230 $7,500.00 $167.10
BSMT FINISH, PLAY RM & OFFICE, PLANS ATTACHED
35 118 22 33 0028 ADDITION 10/16/95 69558
DELCAR HOMES LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
55 MAGNOLIA LA N 15 3 WILSHIRE GARDENS
0005991 $46,500.00 $675.00
12 X 26 2 STORY ADDITION W/FULL BSMT UNFIN, 2 BDRM
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PIN NUMBER CLASS OF WORK DATE PERMIT #
APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED PERMT.TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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30 118 22 22 0023
PAUL J & MARY KAY BERGERON
2360 BROCKTON LA N
0005991
850 SQ FT DECK ADDITION
ADDITION 10/17/95 69573
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
3 4 BAY POINTE ON MOONEY LK
$6,800.00 $151.90
29 118 22 44 0057 ADDITION
PHILLIP & LAURA LILLEY LOT BLK SFD
16215 14TH AVE N 2 2 ZINAL 2ND
0005991
12 X 24 DECK W/STAIRS, PLANS ATTACHED
28 118 22 32 0175
L A LAUKKA DEV CO
15620 16TH AVE N
0001884
7 X 8 ANGLED DECK W/STAIRS,
10/12/95 69574
BUILDING
$3,400.00 $105.65
ADDITION 10/17/95 69575
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
14 3 PARKERS LK NORTH 8TH
$750.00 $35.03
PLANS ATTACHED
31 118 22 23 0037
ADDITION
10/17/95 6957E
METRO WEST BLDRS INC
LOT
BLK SFD
BUILDING
845 BROCKTON LA N
8
2 FERNDALE NORTH 3RD
0003617
$8,800.00 $182.60
12 X 12 GARAGE ADDITION TO EXISTING,
PLANS
09 118 22 41 0062
NEW CONST
10/16/95 6957_
HALLEN HOMES
LOT
BLK SFD
BUILDING
4820 HARBOR LA N
8
2 FERNBROOK WOODS 2ND
0001503
$149,200.00 $3,268.52
NEW SFD CONST., PLANS ATTACHED,
UNFIN
BSMT, 1FP GA
22 118 22 14 0053
EMBASSY HOMES
12710 31ST AVE N
0003479
BSMT FINISH, B. RM, FAN_
ALTERATION 10/18/95 6957-1
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
3 2 HERITAGE RIDGE PLAT TWO
$2,800.00 $90.50
RM. 3/4 BATH, PLANS
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APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED PERMT.TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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29 118 22 23 0041 ALTERATION 10/17/95 69586
CHRISTOPHER GARIN & LENNI RICE LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
17215 23RD AVE N LLS29QQ230041
0003479 $8,225.00 $182.31
BSMT FIN. 1 BRM, 3/4 BATH, FAM RM, EXER AREA,
03 118 22 43 0038 ADDITION 10/17/95 69596
ALL -WAYS DECK LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
5549 VINEWOOD LA N 5 4 BASS LAKE TERRACE
2003805 $2,000.00 $75.25
16 X 25 DECK W/STAIRS, PLANS ATTACHED
20 118 22 32 0038 ADDITION 10/18/95 69635
RIGHT ANGLE BLDG CORP LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
2860 JEWEL LA N 6 2 SHILOH
00005478 $19,200.00 $351.15
14 X 18 3 SEASON PORCH, 20 X 10 DECK W/STAIRS
35 118 22 44 0017 REPAIR 10/12/95 69662
MICHAEL & CHARLOTTE MASICA LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
21 BALSAM LA N LLS35QQ440017
00005478 $2,200.00 $55.10
35 118 22 44 0005
RENEWAL BY ANDERSON
210 DEERWOOD LA N
20040630
REPAIR 10/12/95 69668
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
LLS35QQ440005
$3,000.00 $55.50
34 118 22 14 0003 REPAIR
RENEWAL BY ANDERSON LOT BLK SFD
625 WINDEMERE CUR N 16 2 GLEANLOCH
20040630
REPLACE WINDOWS
10/12/95 69669
BUILDING
$300.00 $15.15
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FROM 10/12/95 TO 10/18/95
PIN NUMBER CLASS OF WORK DATE PERMIT #
APPLICANT NAME LEGAL USE TYPE ISSUED PERMT_TYPE
SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OUTLOT/TRACT
UNIT# STATE LICENSE # VALUATION TOTAL FEE
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25 118 22 11 0028
RENEWAL BY ANDERSON
9650 25TH AVE N
20040630
12 118 22 31 0028
MINNESOTA EXTERIORS INC
10610 48TH AVE N
0002877
RESIDE
REPAIR 10/12/95 69670
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
LLS25QQ110028
$1,100.00 $27.55
REPAIR 10/13/95 69690
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
22 2 ROLLING HILLS PK
$7,340.00 $102.67
27 118 22 14 0002 REPAIR 10/16/95 69711
It WALKER ROOFING LOT BLK COMMERCIAL BUILDING
12905 STATE HWY NO 55 LLS27QQ140002
0004229 $70,277.00 $544.14
REROOF, TEAR OFF REPLACE WITH ISO AND BUILT UP
13 118 22 31 0057
ABELE, HARRIS
3800 UNION TER LA N
0004229
RESIDE
02 118 22 12 0022
ROBERT B & MICHELLE K SLOANE
6075 GOLDENROD LA N
0004229
NUMBER OF RECORDS 53
REPAIR 10/16/95 69726
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
29 2 MEADOW LAWN EST 3RD
$950.00 $25.48
REPAIR 10/16/95 69731
LOT BLK SFD BUILDING
5 2 PIKE LK TERRACE 1ST
$1,000.00 $25.50
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SPECIAL NOTICE TO PASSENGERS
Plymouth Metrolink would like to extend a "thank you" to riders for their cooperation during the strike by MCTO
bus drivers. We at Plymouth Metrolink will continue to provide limited commuter transit service to the
community as the strike proceeds.
FARES
Effective Monday, October 16, 1995, a 51.00 fare will be charged to each rider on routes 91, 92 and 93 for each
boarding. You will be required to have exact change, and the drivers will not be authorized to make change for
you. Holders of monthly "All You Can Ride" cards will be allowed to board by simply showing their cards to the
driver for the remainder of month of October, or until the strike is over, whichever occurs first. Holders of Super
Saver 10 trip cards may use their cards if they want, but each trip will be punched and will cost the rider $1.55 off
of the card value. (MCTO will likely offer refunds for holders of monthly and Super Saver cards, or may honor
them after the strike has been settled.)
TRANSIT INFORMATION LINE: 509-5511
Plymouth Metrolink has implemented a Transit Information Line to provide you with up-to-date information and
schedules during the strike. Please call 509-5511 to listen to the recorded message on the Transit Information Line.
SERVICE IN DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS
There have been several inquiries regarding where service is running in downtown Minneapolis. All routes in the
morning and the evening will begin downtown service at 12th Street and 2nd Avenue, and will follow along 2nd
Avenue northward to Washington Avenue, stopping at bus stops along the way. This will be the only place to
board or depart vehicles in downtown Minneapolis until further notice. The only exception will be if traffic
conditions worsen and drivers select a more expedient route (such as Nicollet Avenue). Riders will be made aware
of changes, should they become necessary, by their bus drivers.
PLEASE REMEMBER . .
• Metrolink can not allow overcrowding on vehicles - it is not safe and drivers will not allow it.
• Metrolink may not have enough capacity to accommodate all riders during the strike. If you can not board the
vehicle of your choice you may have to wait for the next available vehicle or drive yourself to work.
• Please be patient! Metrolink will do everything possible to serve you, but you may not get a seat on the bus.
• Metrolink will continue to provide commuter and reverse commuter service during the strike as long as it is
practical and safe to do so. Future operational decisions will be made as the strike progresses.
• Plymouth Metrolink serves Plymouth. However, because we are a public transit agency we can not turn
people away front other communities. Information about this limited strike service is only being disseminated
locally, but riders from other areas can be expected.
Plymouth Metrolink will keep you updated on service, schedules and operational decisions as soon as possible. If
you have additional questions please call 509-5521. If you get voicemail, someone will return your gall as soon as
possible.
#1011
Plymouth Mctrolink: Pak Express, Reverse Commute, and Dial -A -Ride - 3400 Plymouth Boulevud - Plymouth, Minnesota 55447- Phone 612-550.5072s Fax 612.550.5060
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PLYMOUTH METROLINK PRELIMINARY STRIKE SCHEDULE
Route Veh # Start Time End Time
AM SERVICE
AM 93
4 Seasons
12th St & 2nd Ave
Washington
93
1
6:30
7:05
7:15
93
2&3
7:00
7:35
7:45
93
4
7:25
8:00
8:10
93
1&5
7:40
8:15
8:25
AM 92
12th St & 2nd Ave
Washington
92C Finish
92
1 &5
5:30
5:40
6:15
92
2&7
6:00
6:10
6:45
92
4&9
6:30
6:40
7:15
AM 92
12th St & 2nd Ave
Washington
92A Finish
92
6
5:30
5:40
6:15
92
3&8
6:00
6:10
6:45
AM 91
Waterford
12th St & 2nd Ave
Washington
91
5&6
6:25
6:50
7:00
91
7&8
7:00
7:25
7:35
91
9
7:25
7:50
8:00
91
6
7:40
8:10
8:20
PM SERVICE
PM 93
12th St & 2nd Ave
-Washington
4 Seasons
93
1&2
4:10
4:20
4:55
93
3&4
5:10
5:20
5:55
93
2
5:40
5:50
6:20
PM 92
92C Start
12th St & 2nd Ave
Washington
92
1&7
3:35
4:10
4:20
92
4
4:35
5:10
5:20
PM 92
92A Start
12th St & 2nd Ave
Washington
92
3
2:55
3:35
3:45
92
5
3:25
4:10
4:20
PM 91
12th St & 2nd Ave
Washington
Waterford
91
6
3:10
3:20
3:50
91
3
3:35
3:45
4:05
91
5
4:10
4:20
4:50
91
6&7
4:40
4:50
5:20
91
5
5:40
5:50
6:20
Services may run later than scheduled due to traffic congestion.
This schedule Is subject to change, and only applies in the event of a MCTO strike.
#924
METROLINK RIDERSHIP 10/9 - 10/13/95
9.Oct
1040ct
11-Od
124Oct
13 -Oct
Total
AM 127
PM 113
162
149
208
169
178
176
182
N/A
857
607
Total 240 311 377 354 182 1464
NOTE: Average Metrolink Ridership through 8/31/95 has been 765.66/day.
For Immediate Release
October 9, 1995
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
Contact: Sara Cwayna, 509-5198
Plymouth FireFighters to Host Open House on October 28
The Plymouth Fire Department will host an open house on Sat., Oct. 28, noon -4
p.m., at Fire Station III, 3300 Dunkirk Ln. The day will include demonstrations, fire
engines, safety equipment displays and free pumpkins for children who participate in a
coloring contest.
Each child who brings a colored fire prevention picture to the open house can
pick out a pumpkin (harvest permitting) from the Firefighter Pumpkin Patch. They also
can enter their name in a drawing to win a ride with a Plymouth firefighter in the aerial
bucket of a ladder truck. Fire prevention coloring forms are available at Plymouth
grocery stores, and the City Center and Public Safety Building, 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Both adults and children can get an up -close look at "Big Buddy," Plymouth's
first water rescue craft, and Rescue 11, the Fire Department's newest rescue apparatus.
The police canine unit, DARE Officers, Sparky the fire dog and McGruff the crime dog
will be on hand to meet kids and their parents. Teenagers also can sign up to become
Fire Explorers.
The Open House will offer a variety of information/demonstrations related to:
Vehicle fires and extrications;
Hazardous material team;
Residential fire sprinkler systems;
Safe Escape House; and
Fire extinguishers.
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For Immediate Release
October 13, 1995
Contact:
Sara Cwayna, 509-5198
Explorers offer inside look at fire service; information meeting set
Young people who are in the ninth grade or above and at least 14 years
old, can get a behind the scenes look at the field of fire service through the
Plymouth Fire Explorers. Explorers will work side-by-side with firefighters,
participate in training exercises, and assist with some 9-1-1 calls.
An informational meeting for youth interested in learning more about the
Plymouth Fire Explorers is slated for Mori. Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., at Fire Station II,
12000 Old Rockford Rd.
Call the Plymouth Fire Department at 509-5198 to register.
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Hennepin
Community Works
Board
briefings
Chair's column
Goal is increased inmate responsibility
Construction to begin on Industry Complex
at Hennepin Adult Corrections Facility
Hennepin County commissioners
and staff participated in the ground-
breaking for the new Programs and
Services/Industry Complex of the
Hennepin County Adult Corrections
Facility in Plymouth.
The addition to the ACF Men's
Section is designed to fulfill the goals
of the board's Productive Day
Initiative, which calls for residents to
spend up to seven hours each day in
productive work, education or coun-
seling. Expansion of the Men's Section
Will result in additional light manufac-
turing jobs, which are sought by
inmates because of the relatively high
Pay'
"Fur ACF residents, Productive
Day attempts to reproduce daily life as
experienced by most of the people in
the community, balancing work, edu-
cation, personal growth and counsel-
ing,” said Commissioner Mike Opat,
chief sponsor of the initiative. "We
must require inmates to be productive
to help offset their cost of incarcera-
tion, while at the same time providing
basic personal growth and needs pro-
gramming to help them once they're
released and back in the community."
Taking part In ground -breaking ceremonies Aug. 30 for the new Industry Complex at the
Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility were (I, to r.) County Administrator lames M. Bourey,
Adult Corrections Director Sig Fine, Sheriff Patrick McGowan, Chief Judge Nevin Burke and
County Board members Mary Tambomino, Penny Steele, Peter McLaughlin, Mike Opat and Mark
Andrew (at podium).
After months of planning by ACF
by the early successes of Productive
administration and staff, Productive
Day. "Lower recidivism rates and
Day was unveiled in September 1994.
more responsibility are what we're
It is expected to take two years before
looking for," Opat said.
the program is fully phased in.
County officials are encouraged
Hennepin Meetings
The Hennepin County Board will host
two more Town Meetings and the State of
the County Event this fall, in addition to a
full schedule of public hearings on the 1996
county budget.
The 1995 State of the County Event,
featuring an address by County Board Chair
Peter McLaughlin, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday,
Oct. 12, at General Mills headquarters, 1
General Mills Boulevard, Golden Valley (at
the intersection of 1-394 and Highway 169).
The Town Meetings are scheduled for
7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at the Minnetonka
Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka
Boulevard, Minnetonka, and 7 p.m. Monday,
Oct. 16, at the Parker Skyview community
room, 1815 Central Ave. N.E., Minneapolis.
NACo Conference
Randy Johnson, Hennepin County Commissioner and 2nd vice presi-
dent of the National Association of Counties (second from left).
helped cut the ribbon to open the exhibits at the 60th annual NACo
conference July 21-25 in Fulton County (Atlanta), GA. Pictured are
Larry Naake, NACo executive director; Johnson, who will become
NACo president in 1997; Doug Bovin, current NACo president; and
Randy Franke, immediate past president (see p. 2 for Hennepin's
NACo winners).
T- 2 e
Four Hennepin Community Works projects
receive preliminary
approval from board
The Hennepin County Board has
to the University of Minnesota.
for effective planning and implementa-
expressed its support for four projects
— Creating a Plymouth Avenue
tion.
as the first to be undertaken by
greenway and redeveloping Sumner
Planning committee members
Hennepin Community Works, a coop-
Field in North Minneapolis.
were appointed by the Hennepin
erative effort to create new public
Commissioner Mark Andrew said
County Board, the Minneapolis City
green space and jobs.
the idea behind Hennepin Community
Council, the Minneapolis School
The four projects, endorsed by the
Works is that "constructing green
Board, the Minneapolis Park and
-
Hennepin Community Works
space and restoring environmental
Recreation Board and the Suburban
Planning Committee, include:
systems enhance the value of property
Hennepin County Park District. The
Clearing houses along
in surrounding areas, with tangible
governmental units approved the con -
Humboldt Avenue north of Shingle
results being new development and a
cept of Hennepin Community Works
Creek in Minneapolis and into
reduction in crime."
in 1993 and a year later recommended
Brooklyn Center, replacing them with
Potential activities were examined
that an implementation structure be
---
a parkway, and constructing a nearby - ---
based on five program principles,
developed.
regional pond and wetland.
which state that projects shall (1). stim-
The Minnesota Legislature has
— Building a 29th Street transit cor-
ulate employment development, (2).
appropriated $200,000 for a planning
ridor along an existing rail line in
enhance the county tax base, (3).
study of the Humboldt Avenue park -
South Minneapolis.
strengthen communities through con-
way and Shingle Creek regional pond
— Connecting a number of trails
nections, (4). maintain and improve
and wetland.
with a pathway running from Hopkins
natural systems, and (5). build bridges
14 Hennepin programs win
111ACo awards
Fourteen innovative Hennepin
(County Attorney, District Court,
dispose of hazardous waste.
County programs, ranging from pro-
Sheriff) A "one-stop shop" provides
Juvenile/Adult Co-defendant
"The awards
grams for teen-agers to a tax work -off
victims of domestic abuse with user-
Prosecution (County Attorney) Cases
recognize govern-
program for retired citizens, have
friendly legal and support services.
involving juvenile and adult co-defen-
eamed Achievement Awards for 1995
Domestic Special Services Program
dants and felony crimes are handled in
ment officials and
from the National Association of
(Community Corrections
the juvenile area, improving quality of
employees for their
Counties (NACo).
"Once
Department) Volunteers supervise
service to victims, police, agencies and
again, Hennepin County is
domestic assault offenders and main-
the community and increasing charg-
ability to develop
in the forefront among NACo award
tain regular contact with victims, help-
ing and conviction rates.
solutions to county
winners," said County Board Chair
"The
ing to reduce caseloads for probation
Juvenile Detention Tutor Program
Peter McLaughlin. awards recog-
staff.
(Community Corrections) The educa-
problems."
nize government officials and employ-
Emergency Medical Services
tional needs of juveniles are addressed
ees for their ability to develop solu-
Prehospital Data Collection
in a positive leaming environment at
tions to county problems."
(Community Health Department)
the Juvenile Detention Center.
The winners are: ------- ----Amtmty-developeddafa<elleetim
--juvenile Diversion (County Attorney)
Adolescent Parent Program (Children
system for the Hennepin County EMS
Youth who commit relatively minor
and Family Services Department)
system (a combination of private, hos-
offenses are diverted to community
Cooperation between community pro-
pital-based, municipal and county
programs that hold them accountable
fessionals, county staff and clients
ambulance services) allows services to
and help modify behavior without the
have eliminated a waiting list and pro-
report uniform injury, illness and
expense of added court involvement.
vided more thorough services to teen
patient care data.
Juvenile Probation Link Mentoring
parents.
Family Assistance Division Culture
Program (Community Corrections)
Community Based First
Change (Economic Assistance
A volunteer program provides one-to-
Response/Diversion Unit (Children
Department) A series of steps pre-
one mentoring for youth in the juve-
and Family Services, County
pares staff and clients for the
nile corrections system.
Attorney's Office) A team of social
inevitable welfare reform changes now
Retired Citizens Property Tax Work -
service providers help families resolve
being proposed.
off Program (Human Resources and
conflicts without removing children
Family Read to Me (Library) At -risk
Employee Relations Department)
from the home when there is no dan-
families with preschool children par-
Homeowners on fixed incomes earn
ger of abuse or neglect.
ticipate in a three-month course in
extra money to cover the county por-
Consumer Electronics Program
which parents are taught how to use
tion of their property tax.
(Public Works Depoartment)
books with their children and to be
Hennepin also received 18 awards
Audiovisual equipment (CVs, stereos,
their children's first teachers.
from the National Association of
etc.) is collected to reduce the amount
Hazardous Waste Management
County information Officers — the
of heavy metals entering the solid
(General Services and Public Works
most of any county in the nation. The
waste stream, which may include lead,
Departments) A management infor-
awards recognize creative and innova-
mercury and PCBs.
mation system was developed to track
tive communications projects.
Ocadmium,
2
Domestic Abuse Service Center
companies that generate, transport and
Local economy topic
of Hennepin forum
How local economic conditions
affect the county tax base and its
spending requirements were among
the topics discussed at the first-ever
Hennepin County economic round-
table in August.
"The roundtable provided an
opportunity for county commission-
ers to query local experts, county
administrators and staff about eco-
nomic trends and their effects on the
annual county budget," County Board
Chair Peter McLaughlin said.
Panel presentations by local
experts included the regional and
state economies, the residential and
commercial real estate markets,
regional industry, and key economic
forces and historical trends.
Hennepin joins
in river clean-up
1 lennepin County was one of 32
countit� in v+uthern and central
Minne.sda to sign the Minnt.-Aota
River Basin Joint Powers Agreement
this summer.
The agreement, the largest joint
Powers agreement in the history of
Minnesota, commits the counties to
work together M clean up the
Minnesota River and its tributaries.
Through the joint powers board,
the countith will share information
and coordinate efforts to mtet the
regions environmental and ceonomic
needs. In addition to the counties, the
Metropolitan Council and the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
are involved in the clean-up program.
Commissioner Mary Tambomino is
Hennepin County's representative on
the board.
Hearings scheduled
on 7996 budget
The Hennepin County Board's
Ways and Means Committee has
scheduled a series of public hearings
in October and November on the
county's 1996 budget, following sub-
mission of County Administrator
James M. Bourey's proposed budget
Oct .17.
For information about the budget
hearings, call 348-5433.
Bourey directed all county
departments to prepare preliminary
1996 budget requests assuming 5 per-
cent less in property -tax revenues.
The board has taken action that
holds the overall 1996 county proper-
ty tax rate at the 1995 level. This
marks the second straight year that
the board has decided that the tax
rate for homeowners and businesses
will remain stable. The board
approved a maximum 1996 tax levy
increase of 4.5 percent. By state law,
the final tax levy approved by the
board cannot exceed the maximum
levy.
The public hearing on the Ways
and Means Committee's 1996 budget
resolution and proposed property -tax
levy, as required by state Truth -in -
Taxation legislation, will be at 5:30
p.m., Dec. 12, in the County Board
Room. The board is to adopt next
year's budget Dec. 14.
U.S. Rep Jim Ramstad (right) discussed the implications of federal block grants on county
government with Hennepin County commissioners at a County Board briefing this summer.
With Ramstad is his chief of staff, Maybeth Christensen.
September 1995 coula wen go'doivn as one of tet pr the'!w a�e�i4ttdy�oolhudy; tnaesei�tg -�..
months in American history. We m locel government and, , tncl , "'";
federal defence"dpmding by S6 billion above what the Pentagon
importantly, the people we serve, will live with the consequences -
requested Is, plain and simple, wasteful military pork barrel spend -
good or ill - of the truly revolutionary actions now being taken by
ing; elimina= all federal funding for summer youth employment,
the national government in Washington.
at a time of real concern about the youth of America, denies needed
Amid all the political rhetoric - and there's been plenty of it
it is the
opportunities to young people and robs the communities in which
they would be working of the fruits of their labors.
- essential that we understand nature and magnitude of
the changes and thew effects here in Hennepin County.
Make no mistake. Hennepin County understands the need
The changes, particularly the combining of hundreds of indi- ' '
for change and has, in fact, been aggressively pursuing it for years.
vidual programs into formula -based distribution of money by the -
We have successfully kept county taxes from spiraling upward.
federal government to the 50 states for administration (so-called =
And the federal budget deficit needs to be controlled. The county
block grants for such things as welfare, employment and teaming, :',
will continue on Its recent path of innovation, strict assessment of
and Medicaid) represent both a threat and an opportunity.' :' - . --
the effectiveness of our efforts and clear strategic choices in how
The threat comes in the form of significantly reduced federal .taxpayers,
motley is used. At the same time we will continue to
funds to assist local residents. Severe cuts will result in either teal -.
make Hennepin County a humane and decent place in which to
reductions in available services or unacceptable increases in prop-': '
live, work and grow old. For those in need... from seniors in
erty taxes. - ..:. :.''.'::.: i .. ;., ,
need of home health care services to young people needing protec-
The opportunity lies in the chance to radically cbange how :�•. `
tion from abuse and others in between ... we will continue to pro -
we assist our citizens in their attempt to lead full, healthy and pro-:.
vide excellence in what we do as a county.
ductive lives that benefit them and the whole community. I savor . '
-. These are indeed revolutionary times. It is essential that in
this opportunity to change processes and approaches whose weak- ,
the process we not lose our sense of compassion for those in need
nesses were evident long ago. I
or our understanding of the benefits we all derive from a generosi-
Welfare didn't work; 150 separate employment and training
ty of spirit effectively translated into government action for and
programs made little sense; wild disparities from sate to state in -
with the community, its other institutions and its citizens. We must
the cost of providing identical health procedures were indefensible;
change our methods and approaches, but the goal of a fair and just
spiraling levels of deficit spending were undermining our long-
community for all must remain.
term economic health; and so on.
.x tt it - —Peter McLaughlin
At the same time, denial of preventive health procedures to
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Blaeser sworn in as HUD grants to provide They include:
District Court judge assistance to homeless million to help a Minneapolis
� g housing group offer rent subsidies to
Robert Blaeser was sworn in as a The U.S. Department of Housing and 100 homeless adults suffering from
Hennepin County District Court judge
Urban Development has awarded
mental illness and chemical dependency;
in August, making him the first judge
more than $12 million in grants to pro-
-- $1.9 million to the Hennepin
of American Indian descent in the
vide housing and social services for
County Children and Family Services
Twin Cities.
homeless people, including a number
Department to provide transitional
Blaeser, whose mother is part Native
of programs in Hennepin County.
housing for specific homeless groups,
American and his father is white, grew
All of the programs are designed to
such as homeless teens and single
up on the White Earth Reservation in
move families out of homeless shelters
fathers;
northern Minnesota and is registered
and into productive employment by
-- $1.2 million to the Hennepin
with the White Earth Band of Ojibwe.
providing transitional housing and
County Adult Services Department to
He is one of the founders of the
social services designed to remove bar-
help provide homeless people with
Minnesota American Indian Bar
riers to work, said Sandra Hilary, chair
counseling, mentoring, education and
Association and served on the
of the County Board's Social Services
other services.
Minnesota Supreme Court Task Force
Committee.
-- $656,00 to the American Indian
on Racial Bias in the Judicial System.
- Six of the eight HUD grants
Housing Corp. to fund a 40 -unit apart -
A graduate of Concordia College in
announced in July are to programs in
ment building in the Phillips
Moorhead and the University of
Minneapolis and Hennepin County.
Neighborhood of Minneapolis. __
Mtrmesota Law RhaalIaeser had his
own civil law practice in Minneapolis
for 15 years. He replaces Judge Harold
Kalina, who retired in April.
Bloomington Ferry
Bridge opens Oct. 6
Ribbon -cutting ceremonies for the
new Bloomington Ferry Bridge, featur-
ing officials from Hennepin and Scott
counties and the State of Minnesota,
are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 6.
The $138 -million bridge over the
Minnesota River will connect County
Road 18 with 1494 to the north in
Hennepin County and Highway 101,
the Shakopee Bypass and County Road
18 in Scott County to the south.
Construction on County Road 18 is
expected to take another year to create
a new roadway from the bridge to 1494.
Hennepin County Commissioner Penny Steele discussed cow -milking techniques with
Independence Mayor Marvin Johnson (left) and Hennepin County Fair President Andy R-eboom
following the milking contest at the County Fair in Corcoran. Steele competed in the contest
which was won by Johnson, who farms in Independence.
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Storm Drains Send Message in Parkers Lake Area Thanks to Pilot Project
Thanks to a City of Plymouth pilot project, people living near Parkers Lake will get a reminder that
their actions have a direct effect on water quality. Members of the City of Plymouth Environmental Quality
Committee teamed up with Boy Scout Troop 283 to paint 40 storm drains in the area north of Co. Rd. 6
between Vicksburg Ln. and Niagara Ln. on Oct. 5. Group members stenciled "Dump No Waste -- Drains
to Lake" next to storm drain catch basins.
"The stenciling will serve as a reminder to people that living on a city street is just the same as living
on the waterfront. Everything that washes down a storm drain winds up in local lakes, rivers, wetlands and
streams -- not in a waste water treatment facility," said Water Resources Engineer Shane Missaghi.
Missaghi notes that it is especially important for people to be aware of this during the fall because
many people are changing oil and antifreeze in their vehicles and performing fall lawn maintenance such
as raking. "We want people to be sure not to dump vehicle fluids in the storm drains or rake or blow their
leaves into the street because it all ends up in area lakes and wetlands," Missaghi said. Oil and antifreeze
pollute area waters. Leaves degrade the clarity of the water when they decompose as well as provide
nutrients that promote the growth of algae, in waterways.
While the Parkers Lake area is the first to be done, Missaghi hopes that this project is just the
beginning. "It was a great community effort that brought together citizens serving on a citizen advisory
committee, community youth and city staff. It went very well. We hope to expand the project and that
other groups will be interested in sharing this same message in their neighborhoods by undertaking similar
projects," he said.
Along with Missaghi, project participants included, Roger Wherry, Troop 283 Boy Scouts Clayton
Hagen, Gerrad Petersen, Matthew Wherry, Jimmy Hull, Troop 283 Cub Scout Spencer Hagen and
Environmental Quality Committee Members Mary McKee, David Shea and Rita O'Donnell.
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Dear Mayor and City Council:
Third quarter report for residents, city staff or businesses in Plymouth:
1. Juvenile vandalism, Operation de Novo (ODN) referral, mediated with signed
agreement
2. Neighbor, PPD referral, conciliated
3. Juvenile assault, ODN referral, mediated with signed agreement
4. Business/consumer, Conciliation Court flyer referral, other party declined
We would be glad to be present at a Council meeting to make a presentation on
our services (and to city staff).
We appreciate your interest in and support of mediation.
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metropolitan
municipalities
October 16, 1995
To: Managers/Administrators
From: Vern Peterson
1996 Proposed Policy Addendum -Errata sheet
The following changes to the previously mailed 1996 proposed policy were adopted by the Board
of Directors at their October 12, 1995 meeting.
Please copy and distribute these changes to your Mayor and Councilmembers for their
deliberation along with the policy pamphlet.
I. Revenue
1-D4 Property Tax Reform.
Eliminate the 6th bold paragraph starting 'The changes in tax statement.: , begin the 7th
bold paragraph with, 'A program such as; and move the 8th (last) bold paragraph to the
beginning changing the words 'above tenets' to 'below tenets'.
Policy statement now reads:
Simplification and accountability are desirable goals that should be addressed
within the tenets below.
The impact of any proposal should be thoroughly analyzed for its impact statewide,
on the metropolitan region and on individual cities.
Major shifts that increase disparities in tax burdens among taxing jurisdictions or
regions within the state should not occur.
All significant changes should be phased in so that cities can adequately plan for any
needed adjustments. ,
A property tax relief program, LGA, should remain an essential component of the
property tax system. Categorical aid programs should not become a substitute for
LGA and related property tax relief programs.
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Property tax reform should recognize the tax/cash flow needs of and not jeopardize
existing development districts, tax increment finance districts or enterprise zones.
A program such as income -adjusted circuit breaker and renters' credit should
continue.
11. General Legislation (No Board changes)
III. Housing and Economic Development and Land Use
III -B-1 Cities Economic Development Responsibilities.
The Bold policy statement language is identical but reordered as follows:
A state development strategy should be established to provide job creation and
redevelopment, prevent blight and decay, clean up polluted lands and provide
adequate housing opportunities.
In partnership with the state, cities should be charged with locally administering a
development policy created by the legislature and governor, as well as any local
economic development plans or policies.
The state should acknowledge cities as the primary units of government responsible
for implementing these strategies and land use controls. Additional tools should be
developed for cities to accomplish these objectives.
III -B-9 Livable Wage Policy.
Change the second bold bulleted statement to read:
• Assistance be a loan or grant equal to or greater than $25,000. TIF, for purposes
of this act is not assistance if used for housing, redevelopment, renewal, or soils
correction districts.
III -C Land Use Planning and Regulation.
This policy was combined with a similar policy in chapter IV and deleted from this section
of policy. See new policy IV -D-3 Land Use Planning and Regulation below.
IV Metropolitan Governance, Structure, and Issues
IV -D-3 Planning and Land Use Controls Adjacent to the Metropolitan Area.
Two committees adopted similar policy dealing with the same issue from different
perspectives. The Board is recommending combining policy III -C Land Use Planning and
Regulation and policy IV -D-3 as follows. Please disregard policies III -C and IV -D-3 as
contained in the previously mailed proposed policy packet.
Arid
'Val
(NEW) IV -D-3 Land Use Planning and Regulation.
City land use regulation in the metropolitan area is governed by the statewide Municipal
Planning Act (MS 462) and the Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MS 473), which was
revised and updated during the 1995 Session. While not a perfect framework, the
guidelines and requirements in these laws have worked well for metropolitan cities. There
is a growing perception, however, that existing land use planning law is not adequate to
deal with current development issues and concerns. Part of this perception may be based
on the fact that Minnesota does not have a statewide growth management policy.
State legislators, Metropolitan Councilmembers, local officials and the public have
expressed increased concern about the continued pattern of outward growth, or urban
sprawl, in the metropolitan area. Specific issues include constrained funding for expansion
of regional systems, a desire to preserve the urban core, the need for affordable housing
throughout the region, protection of agricultural uses, environmental impacts and a desire
to promote development patterns consistent with maintenance of a viable public
transportation system.
At the same time, studies have documented continued acceleration of often unplanned and
uncontrolled growth in the next ring of counties surrounding the metropolitan area,
including western Wisconsin. AMM members are concerned that imposing increased
requirements and cost on growth within the seven counties covered by the metropolitan
Council, while leaving unaddressed the issue of exurban development outside the seven
counties, will simply accelerate the trend of leap -frog development and make it more .
difficult to produce affordable housing. Similar issues, albeit on a smaller scale, are of
concern to cities throughout Greater Minnesota, particularly the regional centers.
The AMM strongly encourages the Metropolitan Council and the State of
Minnesota to devise effective methods of ensuring responsible and controlled
development in counties surrounding the metropolitan area. Options may include
expansion of the Metropolitan Council's area of land use planning authority in
surrounding counties, granting additional planning authority to Regional ,
Development Commissions; and or adoption of a planning law requiring more
responsible regulation of land development in counties surrounding the metro area.
Discussions should also be continued with officials in western Wisconsin to
encourage their adoption of effective growth control measures. Further investment
in transportation infrastructure to connect with Wisconsin should be contingent
upon their implementation of such controls.
The AMM also encourages the Metropolitan Council to continue its flexible guided
growth policy regarding Metropolitan urban Service Area (MUSA) expansion
requests as outlined in the Regional Blueprint. However, the Metropolitan Council
must recognize that until there are effective growth management strategies and tools
beyond the metropolitan area, tightening of MUSA expansion criteria within the
metropolitan area will cause one or more of the following:
• Increased leap -frog development into adjacent counties and Wisconsin.
• Increased housing costs within the metropolitan area.
• Decreased economic growth due to increased development costs.
• Increased development activity in the Rural Service Area.
IV -G-3 Regional Wetlands Management.
This policy is deleted and re-referred to committee for additional consideration. The
Board expects to review this issue and possible committee reconsideration at the January
Board meeting.
V Transportation
V -C Transportation Highway and Transit Funding Alternatives.
The word transportation in the last sentence of the first bold statement was changed to
highways. It now reads:
Funding assurances for transit and highways should be dedicated in a consistent
manor.
V -D Regional Transit System.
A bold policy statement was added as follows:
The Metropolitan Council should work with local units of government to encourage
appropriate land use controls along designated transit corridors to promote transit
ridership.
League of Minnesota Cities
Cities BuiietinVll
Number 32
October 13, 1995
Federal changes and city property taxes
Gary Carlson
The 1041 Congress is currently
considering expenditure reductions, tax
cuts and a general restructuring of the
federal government's responsibilities.
Cities throughout Minnesota will be
affected by the inevitable devolution of
the federal government. Unfortunately,
the House and Senate proposals are
volatile, moving targets which makes
accurate analysis difficult.
As you know, the 1996 federal
fiscal year began on October 1 without
a budget. Congress extended the
appropriations for federal operations
until November 13. In addition, current
projections indicate that the federal
government will reach the $4.9 trillion
debt ceiling at approximately the same
time. Failure to reach agreement on the
budget, as well as an extension of the
debt ceiling, would further confuse the
situation for state and local officials.
Undoubtedly, additional pressure
will be placed on the property tax. The
magnitude of this pressure will
certainly depend on the final results of
congressional action. However, impacts
will be less direct as state and local
officials respond to the federal actions
and decide which priority programs
and services will be maintained and
which will be cut or eliminated.
Impacts on residents
Medicare and Medicaid reductions
will have a direct impact on poor and
elderly Minnesotans. The welfare
reforms being discussed will arguably
bring about the most dramatic changes
in more than half a century to the
direction of the nation's safety net
programs. These changes would leave
state and local governments with more
responsibility and liability, but fewer
federal resources to finance these
increased commitments. In addition,
possible reductions in the earned
income tax credit could also adversely
impact poorer Minnesotans.
Impacts on local economies
The discussions currently going on
in Congress are focusing on dramatic
reductions in Medicare and Medicaid
funding. In many of the smaller
communities around the state, aging
populations are dependent on resources
from these programs for their health
care needs. As these programs are cut,
local hospitals in many smaller
communities will experience their own
budget problems. If hospitals are
forced to close or reduce services,
many rural residents could face health
care access problems and the economic
vitality of some communities could
suffer.
Impacts on cities
In general, the impact of congres-
sional actions on city operations will be
indirect. Since the early 1980s, federal
revenue sharing programs with cities
have been dramatically reduced. It
currently appears that the remaining
federal programs, such as the Commu-
nity Development Block Grant
(CDBG), may continue to receive
funding at a constant level in the new
federal budget. However, many cities
See Taxes, page 4
Attention
LMC New Move Date:
Our move to St. Paul, originally scheduled for October
13, has been postponed until October 27. Members
can continue to reach us at:
3490 Lexington Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55126
(612) 490-5600
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Fax (612) 490-0072
Please be sure to contact and route this information to
your councilmembers, department heads and staff.
Contents
Federal changes and city property taxes .................................... 1
LMCIT Board action................................................................. 3
4MFund update......................................................................... 3
City officials from NLC direct member cities eligible
for nomination to NLC board and officer positions ............... 4
Cities have big stake in survey of municipal
franchising/public access........................................................ 5
Indian sovereignty issues task force holds first
meeting.........:......................................................................... 5
House session in Austin and Albert Lea focuses
attention on city issues........................................................... 6
Cities under 5,000 encouraged to participate
insurvey................................................................................. 7
Policy adoption meeting agenda and registration .................. 8,9
Training/conferences............................................................... 10
Municipalads.......................................................................... 11
The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and includes
an update of state legislative, administrative and congressional actions that affect cities. It
also includes reviews of metropolitan area issues by the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities.
League intergovernmental relations staff members are available to answer your
questions concerning legislation relating to cities.
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Phone: (612) 490-5600; (800) 925-1122; Fax: (612) 490-0072; TDD: (612) 490-9030.
Board of Directors 1995-96
PRESIDENT
Karen Anderson ,
Mayor i ?j
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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Page 2 LMC Cities Bulletin
LMCIT Board action
Peter Tritz
At their September 29 meeting, the
LMCIT Board of Trustees approved a
revision and extension of LMCIT's
contract with Berkley Risk Services for
administrative services for the prop-
erty/casualty program. Berkley's
underwriters and claims supervision
staff will join LMCIT staff in the
League's new building October 16.
The contract revisions reflect that
change.
The board also approved a new
three-year contract with Allied Adjust-
ers for property and liability claims
adjusting services. LMCIT's current
contract with Allied expires October
31. Allied will continue to adjust
claims for LMCIT in most of the state.
Allied's fees, which had been un-
changed since 1992, will increase
about 10 percent under the new
contract and will remain at that level
for at least the next two years.
In other actions, the LMCIT
trustees selected LMCIT's 1996
retention level for reinsurance from the
Workers Compensation Reinsurance
Association; and approved an agree-
ment to commute reinsurance contracts
from the property/liability program's
1986-88 underwriting years, which will
result in some savings to LMCIT. The
trustees also discussed at some length
the recently emerging competition from
private insurance companies that has,
for the most part, been absent from the
municipal insurance market for a
number of years.
Finally, the board directed staff to
finalize plans for a retreat to look at
some longer-term issues concerning
LMCIT's strategic direction and goals.
Trustees identified some key points
including: LMCIT's role in a competi-
tive insurance market and strategies for
working in that market; criteria for
deciding whether particular functions
should be handled in-house or con-
tracted; and the relationship and
respective roles of LMCIT's trustees,
staff and contractors.
The next meeting
The next LMCIT Board meeting is
set for November 8, 1995. Major
agenda items for that meeting will be:
• Property/casualty program
dividend. From the preliminary
actuarial estimates, it looks like
LMCIT will once again be able to
return a substantial dividend this
year.
Workers compensation rates for
1996. The board will review
LMCIT's current rate levels and
make the appropriate adjustments
to reflect both LMCIT's own loss
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experience and the 1995 legislative
changes.
Property/casualty program
coverage. The trustees will
consider a number of possible
changes that will enhance the
protection cities receive from
LMCIT, simplify and streamline
the renewal process for cities, and
address emerging risk management
problems.
Property and liability rates. Over
the past year, loss development has
been less than the actuaries'
estimates from a year ago. This
improvement should make it
possible to lower rates, at least
somewhat, for the coming year.
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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.
Daily Rates— September 27 through October 6, 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.
October 13, 1995 Page 3
Interest
Average Maturity
Interest
Average Maturity
Date
Rate'
of Portfolio
Date
Rate'
of Portfolio
9/27
5.36%
22 days
10/3
5.37%
18 days
9/28
5.36%
22 days
10/4
5.37%
22 days
9/29
5.47%
22 days
10/5
5.37%
22 days
10/2
5.40%
22 days
10/6
5.37%
26 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.
October 13, 1995 Page 3
City officials from NLC direct member cities
eligible for nomination to NLC board and officer
positions
Ann Higgins
City officials from NLC direct
member cities who are interested in
being considered for nomination as an
officer or member of the board of
directors of the National League of
Cities are requested to contact Jim
Miller, LMC Executive Director, as
soon as possible. The 1995 nomination
and election process will conclude at
the NLC Congress of Cities, to be held
in Phoenix, November 29 -December 2.
Interested city officials must
complete a candidate data form that is
Taxes, continued from page 1
continue to rely on state revenue
sharing programs such as LGA and
HACA to finance their day-to-day
operations. As the state budget is
stressed by federal cuts, these city
programs could be targeted for
reductions or elimination.
In addition, potential federal
tax cuts could affect Minnesota
state income tax revenues.
Minnesota's definition of income
for tax purposes mirrors the federal
standard. Further reductions in
revenues for Minnesota's already
stressed budget will heighten the
need to re -prioritize the state's
budget. This re -prioritization could
impact LGA and HACA amounts.
The cost of local government
borrowing to finance public
submitted to the NLC Nominating
Committee. City officials seeking
office may also submit additional
information to support their candidacy.
The nominating committee will hold an
open hearing at 4 p.m. on Thursday,
November 30 at the Phoenix Civic
Plaza to give delegates an opportunity
to formally recommend city officials
for nomination. Names of candidates
for office are submitted by letter to the
nominating committee prior to the
hearing.
The League also has a copy of the
nominating committee operating
improvements could also increase.
Congress is discussing a new
individual retirement account
program that could challenge tax
exempt municipal bonds for
investor's dollars. This could raise
borrowing costs for all local govern-
ments in Minnesota.
Finally, as federal funding for
county human service programs is
cut, county tax increases will
indirectly strain city budgets. Local
officials often base their budget and
property tax decisions on the
aggregate tax burden imposed by the
city, county and school district. If
county or school taxes are dramati-
cally increased, cities would have
less ability to increase their property
taxes. KE
procedures and will make that informa-
tion available to city officials who are
interested in candidacy for NLC board
or officer positions. Candidate data
sheets are also available from the
National League of Cities office in
Washington, D.C. and on site at the
NLC Congress of Cities. Candidates
interested in seeking LMC Board of
Directors support at the LMC Board
meeting on November 16 should
contact Jim Miller or Karen Anderson
at least 10 days prior to the November
board meeting. The National League of
Cities strongly encourages candidates
seeking NLC office to request endorse-
ment by their state league. Other
endorsements -- by NLC constituency
groups, for instance -- are also consid-
ered in the candidate review process.
LMC President Karen Anderson,
mayor of Minnetonka, is the only
Minnesota city official currently
serving on the NLC Board of Directors.
She was elected in 1994 to a three-year
term. Former St. Paul mayor and LMC
Past President George Latimer was the
last city official from Minnesota to be
elected to a leadership position when
he served as NLC president in 1984.
Other city officials who have recently
served on the NLC Board of Directors
include Councilmember Millie
MacLeod, Moorhead, and Rochester
Mayor Chuck Hazama.
Additional nominations can be
considered during the NLC Annual
Business Meeting on Saturday,
December 2. Additional nominations
may be made by petition signed by 10
voting delegates. The League has
copies of petition forms that must be
submitted to the NLC Policy Office by
10 a.m. on Saturday, December 2. HE
Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin
Cities have big stake in survey of municipal
franchising/public access '
Ann Higgins
The Minnesota Department of
Public Service has mailed surveys to
cities that requests extensive informa-
tion about municipal franchise fees and
compensation paid to cities by energy
providers and local cable operators.
Cities must complete surveys by
October 30. The League is taking an
active interest in the survey and plans
to monitor the development of a report
to be made by the department to the
1996 Legislature by February 15.
The survey also includes questions
on citizen access to government and
public access programming, along with
items on municipal franchise fees.
Cities that have cable franchise
agreements requiring local cable
operators to provide support for public
access programming and reservations
of channels for public, educational and
government use (PEG access), are
asked to respond to survey questions
regarding those requirements.
City officials should make sure
that staff with day-to-day responsibility
for the development and enforcement
of local franchising of public utilities
and cable systems complete those
portions of the survey. It is particularly
important that city responses be as
complete as possible. There is a lot at
stake in the outcome of the survey and
in studies underway at the state level.
The telecommunications industry has
determined that cities' exercise of local
franchising authority is inappropriate
and constitutes an obstacle to plans to
install new infrastructure in, under or
above local streets, alleys or other
public rights-of-way.
The survey is the result of actions
from the last legislative session. As a
result of debate over local authority to
obtain compensation for use of public
rights-of-way, state lawmakers in-
cluded requirements in the 1995
October 13, 1995
telephone deregulation legislation for
the Department of Public Service to
conduct studies of both municipal
franchise authority for public utilities
and cable operations. The Legislature
also directed the department to make
recommendations to the 1996 session
on creating a universal service fund to
be supported by all telecommunications
service providers - local exchange,
cooperative, municipal and long
distance phone companies, personal
communication and cellular service
providers and companies that are not
currently regulated under Chapter 237.
The League Telecommunications
Task Force met with representatives of
the Department of Public Service on
Friday, October 6 to discuss the nature
of the survey and to raise concerns
about how the survey results will be
interpreted and reported when it is
apparent that industry responses - to
some of the same questions that cities
will be responding to - are likely to
raise questions about the exercise of
municipal franchise authority and the
assessment of fees for use of streets,
alleys and other public rights-of-way
by utilities and cable companies. EE
Indian sovereignty issues task force
holds first meeting
Andrea Atherton
The Indian sovereignty issues task
force that was recently created by the
League's Board of Directors held its
first meeting on Friday, September 29,
1995. Shakopee City Administrator
Dennis Kraft will serve as chair of the
task force.
Task force members continued to
develop their base of knowledge by
listening to presentations from several
individuals from various backgrounds.
Carolyn Engebretson, Becker County
Commissioner, and Gene Short,
Redwood County Commissioner,
discussed their participation on the
Association of Minnesota Counties'
Indian Affairs Subcommittee. The
counties are primarily concerned with
the property tax base erosion associated
with lands that are put into trust. Mary
Magnuson, an attorney whose practice
is focused on Indian law, gave a
historical outline of the wide array of
federal Indian policies over the last 200
years and spoke about the complexities
involved with attempts to generalize
about the concept of Indian sover-
eignty. Thomas Brownell, Director of
the Department of Public Safety's
Gambling Division, provided an
overview of the division's responsibili-
ties - including the negotiation of
disagreements with tribal chairmen.
Finally, Larry Kitto, a consultant for
various Indian reservations, discussed
the issue of trust land status from the
Indian perspective and made the point
that the intent is not to avoid taxation,
but rather, to protect the land.
A consistent theme emerged from
the task force meeting: A process in
which all parties are invited to the table
to identify issues and concerns and
negotiate to solve problems, will be
beneficial.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Friday, October 27, 1995, from 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. in Room 300 South of the
State Office Building. Anyone who is
interested, is welcome to attend. If you
would like to receive a copy of the
agenda materials and you were not at
the last meeting, please contact Mickey
Marx at the League, (612) 490-5600 or,
as of October 16, (612) 281-1261. EE
Page 5
House session in Austin and Albert Lea focuses
attention on city issues
Ann Higgins
The Minnesota House of Repre-
sentatives is -scheduled to hold the
second mini session of the fall next
week in Austin and Albert Lea and will
focus on a number of important issues
For cities. Full committees as well as
the finance divisions of Health and
Human Services (Health and Human
Service Finance and MinnesotaCare
Finance), Government Operations
(State Gov't. Finance), Education
(Higher Education Finance and
University of Minnesota Finance), and
Agriculture (Ag Finance and Rural
Development Subcommittee) will hold
meetings in locations in either or both
of the two cities.
City officials will want to pay
particular attention to the House
Environment and Natural Resources
Committee meetings that will consider
wetlands legislation. City officials
should also pay attention to the
Property Tax and Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Division of the House
Tax Committee that will examine the
impact of federal cuts on local property
tax levies. Another important meeting
to watch is that of the Local Govern-
ment and Metropolitan Affairs Com-
mittee that will listen to presentations
an local government issues.
Other meetings of interest to cities
are those held on the following issues:
school funding, transportation funding,
housing, the "WalMarting" of small
towns, evaluation of state economic
development programs, the impact of
federal budget cuts, volunteer
firefighter pension issues, tourism and
juvenile justice.
Meetings are scheduled on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
October 24-26. The meetings will
begin with a tour of the Minnesota
Correctional Facility in Faribault on
Tuesday morning before legislators
begin a series of meetings that day in
Austin and Albert Lea. The meeting
schedule is listed below. At the time of
publication, meeting locations had not
been announced. For more information,
contact the House Information Office at
296-2146, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5
p.m.
Tuesday, October 24:
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
House Judiciary Committee
Faribault: Tour of Minnesota Correc-
tional Facility
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of
House Commerce, Tourism, &
Consumer Affairs Committee
Consumer fraud issues for senior
citizens
Health & Human Services Finance
Division of House Health &
Human Services Committee
Implications of federal Medicaid
proposals for Greater Minnesota
House Environment & Natural
Resources Committee
Wetlands: Update on frog mutations
discovered in Henderson
House Judiciary Committee
Juvenile justice
House Labor -Management Relations
Committee
Overview of Workers Compensation
Law
K-12 Finance Division of House
Education Committee
School funding, technology, graduation
rule, etc.
House Transportation & Transit
Committee
Roads, bridges and the gas tax
Wednesday, October 25
9:15 - 11:15 a.m.
House Agriculture Committee
Corporate farming
Business Regulation Division of
House Commerce, Tourism &
Consumer Affairs Committee
"WalMarting" of small towns
Elections Division of House General
Legislation Committee
Special elections
International Trade & Economic
Development Committee
Regional business evaluation of state
economic development efforts
State Government Finance Division
of House Governmental Operations
Committee
Feasibility of locating certain state jobs
in rural Minnesota
University of Minnesota Finance
Division of House Education
Committee
Tour Hormel Institute - Lipid Research
Center
2:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Agriculture Finance Subcommittee
of House Commerce, Tourism &
Consumer Affairs Committee
1995 Federal Farm Bill
Economic Equality Subcommittee of
House Commerce, Tourism &
Consumer Affairs Committee
Economic issues concerning women
Federal Cuts Task Force of House
Ways & Means Committee
Impact of federal cuts
See House, page 7
Page 6 LMC Cities Bulletin
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House, continued from page 6
Gambling Division of the House
Governmental Operations
Committee
Tour of pulltab manufacturing plant
Health and Human Services Finance
Division of House Health & Human
Services Committee
Implications of federal cuts to health
and human services for southern
Minnesota
House Local Government & Metro-
politan Affairs Committee
Current local government issues
Property Tax & Tax Increment
Financing Division of House Tax
Committee
Impact on property taxes of federal
cuts to local government
Thursday, October 26
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Economic Development, Infrastruc-
ture & Regulation Finance
Committee
Humanities in southern Minnesota
Higher Education Mandates Sub-
committee of House
Education Committee
Proposals from college officials and
faculty to repeal mandates
House Committee on Housing
Local needs: Impact of federal budget
cuts
MinnesotaCare Division of House
Health & Human Services
Committee
Health care reform and access in
southern Minnesota
Legislative Commission on Pensions
& Retirement
Volunteer firefighters' issues
Sales & Income Tax Division of
House Tax Committee
Impact of 1995 Federal Tax Bill on
working families EE
October 13, 1995
Cities under 5,000
encouraged to
participate in survey
Andrea Atherton
Cities in Minnesota are doing
amazing things in the areas of
cooperation, consolidation and other
efficient operations. League staff
confidently make this observation
after completing half of the 1995
regional meeting cycle and listening
to cities share their most recent
developments. Many of these
innovations are occurring even in
the smallest cities and not just in
large communities.
It seems appropriate, therefore,
to notify all cities of the survey that
the Subcommittee on Local Govern-
ment Aid and Service Delivery has
developed and sent to cities with
populations over 5,000. Initially,
cities under 5,000 were not included
in the survey mailing due to a
concern that completion of the
survey would be burdensome for
smaller cities. However, if your city
has been active in forming coopera-
tions with other governmental
entities or has developed other
efficiencies in the way services are
delivered, it would be to your city's
interest to complete and send a
survey to the subcommittee.
As indicated in previous articles
in the Bulletin, this subcommittee
will study different ways of distrib-
uting local government aid and how
to increase the efficiency and
effectiveness of service delivery.
The subcommittee is comprised of
five senators and five representa-
tives with Rep. Andy Dawkins
(DFL -St. Paul) and Sen. John
Hottinger (DFL -Mankato) serving
as co-chairs. As Rep. Dawkins has
said, one of the subcommittees
primary goals is to justify the
continuation of local government aid
by gathering information that shows
that local units of government are
making smart spending decisions
and operating efficiently and
effectively. The information gath-
ered from the survey, if it is com-
plete and descriptive, might be one
of the limited ways in which to
defend local government aid.
To receive a copy of the survey
or if you have any additional
questions, please contact Andrea
Atherton at (612) 490-5600.
Members of the
Subcommittee on LGA and
Service Delivery:
Sen. William Belanger
(IR -Bloomington) .
Sen. John Hottinger
(DFL -Mankato)
Sen. Jane Krentz
(DFL -Stillwater)
Sen. Steven Novak
(DFL -New Brighton)
Sen. Gen Olson
(IR-Minnetrista)
Rep. Kevin Goodno
(IR -Moorhead)
Rep. Tim Pawlenty
(IR-Eagen)
Rep. Jean Wagenius
(DFL -Minneapolis)
Rep. Ted Winter
(DFL -Fulda)
Rep. Andy Dawkins
(DFL -St. Paul)
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Tentative policy adoption meeting agenda
8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Mayor Karen Anderson -Minnetonka and League President
Jim Miller, League Executive Director
9:15 a.m. Federal Update: Implications for state and local governments
Invitations to Congressional Delegation members
(accepted by Jim Ramstad -- others pending)
Noon Lunch with keynote speaker
1:30 p.m. Policy Adoption Meeting
Adjourn
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Training/Conferences
LMC Regional Meetings
League of Minnesota Cities
October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
(612) 490-5600
(800) 925-1122
Creating the Future Downtown
Georgia Tech
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
Wellhead Protection Workshops
Minnesota Rural Water Association
October 24—St. Paul
October 25—Mankato
October 27—Brainerd
(218)685-5197
A Day of Learning Building Non -
Violent Communities
MN Citizens Council Center for
Reducing Rural Violence
October 27-28, 1995—Deerwood
(612) 430-6805
z conference Spotlight
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-ttnnesota Public Transit Association, the Minnesota Department
of Transportation, the Metropolitan Council and the Center for Transporta-
tion Studies are sponsoring the 21st Annual Minnesota Public Transit
Conference on October 24-25 in Minneapolis.
Conference topics include: buiiding a valued -based team; motor
carriers: knowing the rules of the road; internet: its history, applications and
future; intelligent transportation systems; transit redesign: the Twin Cities
and Mankato experience; transit community involvement; demographic
trends: changing transit needs and markets; team transit: a collaboration for
transit advantages; volunteer drivers: risk management and safety training;
coordinating public transit services with human services transportation;
congestion pricing; Section 5310 and 5311 information; and stress manage-
ment.
For more information or to register, contact (612) 626-2259 or (612)
625-9023.
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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 t5-17—Texas
(214)883-2383
Minnesota Public Works Association
Fall Conference
Minnesota Public Works Association
November 16-17—Brooklyn Park
(612) 779-5530
1995 LMC Policy Adoption
Conference
League of Minnesota Cities
November 17—St. Paul
(612) 490-5600
(800) 925-1122
Leadership for America's Cities
Academic Seminar
Washington Center for Internships and
Academic Seminars and National
League of Cities
November 26 -December 3—Phoenix
(800) 486-8921
Financing Affordable Housing:
What Housing and Community
Development Agencies Need to Know
to Survive and Succeed
National Association of Housing and
Redevelopment Officials
November 29 -December 1—Washing-
ton, D.C.
(202) 429-2960
Congress of Cities
National League of Cities
November 29 -December 2—Phoenix
(202)626-3187
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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
ACCOUNT CLERK. The League of
Minnesota Cities has an immediate opening
for an account clerk. Responsible for
processing A/P and A/R including coding,
data entry and filing. High school graduate
or equivalent required. Must have two years
experience in accounting and bookkeeping
in a computerized environment or an
associate degree in accounting. Basic
knowledge of LOTUS or an equivalent
financial software required. Hiring salary
range $20,090 - $24,108. Applications must
be received by Human Resources, League
of Minnesota Cities, 145 University Avenue
West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 by 4:30
p.m., October 27, 1995. Because we are
currently relocating our offices to this new
St. Paul address, applications must be
obtained by calling (612) 490-5600 or TDD
(612) 490-9038. After October 16, please
contact us by calling (612) 281-1200 or
TDD (612) 281-1290.
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR.
Brooklyn Park (pop. 61,000). Salary range
$3,700 - $5,286 per month. This union
position reports to director of finance &
administrative services and is responsible
for supervising employees in finance
division. Assists with prep of annual
financial report. Provides for independent
audits. Develops and provides accounting
controls and guidelines. Assists in planning,
developing and preparing annual operating
budget. Conducts internal audits of
finances. Reconciles accounts, bonds and
coupons paid by fiscal agents. Assists in
investment management. Prepares,
monitors and controls division budget.
Minimum qualifications: four-year
accounting degree; two years experience in
preparing comprehensive financial report
for a municipality using GAAP; two years
recent experience producing interim and
annual financial reports; three years of
recent financial accounting experience
working with or in a municipal jurisdiction;
four years of recent experience supervising
accounting staff; experience using computer
applications. Send resume and cover letter
to: Brenda Ausmus, Human Resources
Manager, City of Brooklyn Park, 5200 85th
Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
by October 25, 1995.
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY ADMIN-
ISTRATOR/PERSONNEL DIRECTOR.
Cottage Grove is seeking a city administra-
tor/personnel director. Position requires
significant professional responsibility
working with city administrator, department
heads, city council, advisory commissions
and citizens to accomplish goals and
objectives of city. Individual serves as
personnel director with full responsibility
for recruitment, selection, contract
negotiations and administration, grievances,
benefits administration, state/federal legal
compliance, safety and training programs.
Requirements: BA in Public Administration
or closely related field. MA strongly
preferred. Two years progressively
responsible experience in government
administration, including personnel.
$40,000 - $50,000 with full benefits
package. Submit resume by October 31,
1995 to Kevin Frazell, City Administrator,
City of Cottage Grove, 7516 80th Street
South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. For
further information, call (612) 458-2822.
ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER.
Burnsville (pop. 54,000) is accepting
applications for the position of assistant to
the city manager. This position will assist
the city manager in overseeing and
facilitating administrative processes. Work
involves assistance on recurring or special
projects, coordinating activities with City
Council and departments, serving on inter-
governmental task forces/committees, and
evaluating organizational and departmental
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.
effectiveness. Position works closely with
the city manager, City Council and
department representatives. Minimum
qualification: bachelor's degree in Public
Administration, Business Administration or
related field, master's degree preferred.
Must have an understanding of local
government with three to five years relevant
management experience in either public or
private sector. Additional work experience
may substitute for educational requirement.
Strong communication skills and ability to
develop and maintain effective working
relationships with others. a must. Starting
salary: $3,156 - $3,471/month, DOQ.
Closing date for accepting applications is
October 30, 1995. Call Human Resources at
(612) 895-4475 or TDD (612) 895-4567 for
an application.
BUILDING INSPECTION SER-
VICES. Isanti is seeking proposals to
perform building inspection services as an
independent contractor. Must be certified by
the State of Minnesota for residential,
commercial and industrial inspections.
Proposals must be received at Isanti City
Hall, County Road 5 and 1st Avenue, Isanti,
MN 55040 by 4:30 p.m. on November 7,
1995, to be considered. The contract is
expected to begin on or shortly after
November 27, 1995. For more information,
please call Steve Barg at (612) 444-5512.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Luverne
(population 4,500) located in southwest
Minnesota, 30 miles east of Sioux Falls,
SD. Starting salary $48,000 to $58,000.
Annual budget of $13.5 million includes
utilities, hospital and general fund. Library,
pool and dispatching are funded through a
joint powers agreement with Rock County.
Supervise 45 full-time and 35 part-time
employees in the departments of finance,
public works, police, fire, liquor store, pool,
library, utilities -including electric, and
economic development. Also serves as
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secretary of economic development
authority. Requires bachelor's degree plus a
minimum of five years experience in a
responsible management position. Qualified
candidates should have experience and
knowledge in public utilities -including
electric, infrastructure improvement,
economic development -including housing,
interagency agreements, hospital adminis-
tration, and be comfortable working in a
rural environment. Apply by October 27,
1995 to: William V. Weber, Mayor, City of
Luverne, PO Box 836, Luveme, MN
56156. (507) 283-2391 (business phone),
(507) 283-9422 (city clerk).
CITY CLERK. Rochester (pop.
76,000) seeks city clerk. This is a depart-
ment head position responsible for
elections, voter registration, Common
Council minutes, retention of official
documents and records, resolution and
ordinance preparation. Desired qualifica-
tions: BS degree in public/business
administration or related field, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Minimum three to five years progressively
responsible municipal government
experience, including supervisory responsi-
bilities. Municipal Clerk Certification
preferred. Salary depends on qualifications.
Excellent benefits package. For application
and complete job description, please call
(507) 285-8074. Closing date is 5 p.m.,
Friday, November 3, 1995. City of
Rochester Personnel Department, City Hall,
Room 107, 224 First Avenue SW, Roches-
ter, MN 55902.
CITY CLERK/TREASURER. Grand
Marais (pop. 1,171) is accepting applica-
tions for the position of city clerk/treasurer.
The clerk/treasurer serves as top adminis-
trator for the City Council, implements city
policies and serves as chief financial officer
for the city. Minimum qualifications are
three years city government experience and
either Municipal Clerk Certification, a four
year degree in a related field, or equivalent
relevant experience. Applicants will be
rated for experience and training based on
the application. Preference points will be
given to veterans. Starting pay is in the low
$30s. Contact Yafa Napadensky, Personnel
Coordinator, City Hall, PO Box 600, Grand
Marais, MN 55604-0600, (218) 387-1848
for an application. Application deadline is
Friday, October 20, 1995 at 4:30 p.m.
CITY ENGINEER. North Branch
seeks civil engineer. Projects will include
civil engineering, subdivision review,
contract bidding, inspection and other
related work. City contract is for 25 to 30
hours of work per week at the rate of $28 to
$30 per hour. Contract effective December
I, 1995 and runs until November 30, 1996.
Renewal of contract is an option based on
performance. North Branch will provide
space, secretarial assistance and office
supplies. Submit proposal outlining related
experience and availability by October 30,
1995 to City of North Branch, 1356 Main
Street, North Branch, MN 55056. Phone:
(612) 674-8113.
CITY MANAGER. Mankato (pop.
32,000). Salary range $75,000 to $85,000.
Current manager retiring after 28 years.
City is home of Mankato State University
and serves as a regional center for south-
west Minnesota. Position reports to Mayor
and six -member council serving four-year
terms. Responsible for managing 200+
employees in finance, public works, public
safety, legal, community development/
planning, housing, human resources and
administering a $35 million (all funds)
budget. Requires advanced degree in
business administration, public administra-
tion or related field, plus 10-15 years
experience with three to'four years in a
senior management position in a public or
private organization. Preferred experience
in the areas of economic development,
personnel/staff development, inter-
governmental cooperation and joint
ventures. A familiarity with both a rural and
university environment is desirable. Send
resume by October 27, 1995 to James L.
Brimeyer, President, The Brimeyer Group
Executive Search, 904 Mainstreet, Suite
205, Hopkins, MN 55343. (612) 945-0246/
phone, (612) 945-0102/fax.
CLAIMS ADJUSTER. The League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust has an
opening for a claims adjuster to investigate
and handle claims made against municipali-
ties involving building, auto, equipment,
construction and various types of injuries.
Responsibilities include evaluation of
applicable coverage, communications with
government employees and officials, and
on -scene investigation, inspection and
documentation. Four-year degree or two
years of post -secondary education and two
years of related insurance work or experi-
ence or work related to areas of claims
handling required. Must be able to
communicate effectively orally and in
writing and possess considerable skill in
human relations and dispute resolution.
Must have an automobile available and be
able to travel for the purpose of investigat-
ing and handling claims. Hiring range
$28,126 - $33,752. Application, transcript
and cover letter must be received by Human
Resources, League of Minnesota Cities, 145
University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN
55104-2044 by 4:30 p.m., October 27,
1995. Because we are currently relocating
to this new St. Paul address, applications
must be obtained by calling (612) 490-5600
or TDD (612) 490-9038. After October 16,
please contact us by calling (612) 281-1200
or TDD (612) 281-1290.
LEGISLATIVE POLICY ANALYST.
The League of Minnesota Cities is seeking
a legislative policy analyst. Responsible for
conducting research on state/local fiscal
issues and other public policy matters. Also
assists in tracking state and national
legislation and rule-making. Bachelor's
degree in public administration, political
science, economics or related field required.
Post -graduate work desired. Must have
demonstrated quantitative research skills,
knowledge of municipal government
responsibilities and operations, and an
understanding of state/national legislative
and rule-making processes. Excellent
communication skills and knowledge of
spreadsheet and database management
software necessary. Hiring salary range
$28,126 - $33,752. Application and
transcript must be received by Human
Resources, League of Minnesota Cities, 145
University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN
55103-2044 by 4:30 p.m., November 9,
1995. Because we are currently relocating
our offices to this new St. Paul address,
applications must be obtained by calling
(612) 490-5600 or TDD (612) 490-9038.
After October 16, please contact us by
calling (612) 281-1200 or TDD (612) 281-
1290.
PLANNER. White Bear Township
(pop. 10, 600) is seeking a planner. Starting
salary $34,000. Duties include analyzing
development proposals, general planning,
zoning administration, responding to public
inquiries, economic development assis-
tance, recycling coordinator and various
other tasks as assigned by clerk -treasurer.
Requirements include BA in urban planning
or related field. Minimum three years
experience in similar position. Send resume
by October 27, 1995 to Clerk -Treasurer,
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White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond
Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110.
POLICE CHIEF. Grand Marais (pop.
1,17 1) is accepting applications for the
position of police chief. The police chief
participates in patrolling and other police
functions for the protection of life and
property, and the enforcement of laws and
ordinances. Prepares and administers police
department budget and supervises two full-
time patrol officers. Minimum requirements
are an associate degree in law enforcement,
one year experience as a police officer,
must be currently licensed as a Peace
Officer in the State of Minnesota, have
demonstrated administrative and supervi-
sory experience, possess a valid Minnesota
Class C driver's license, and be able to pass
physical and psychological examinations.
Law enforcement supervisory experience
preferred. The individual will also need
tourist -oriented people skills. Applicants
will be rated for experience and training
based on the application. Preference points
will be given to veterans. Starting pay is
$13.94 per hour. Contact Yafa Napadensky,
Personnel Coordinator, City Hall, PO Box
600, Grand Marais, MN 55604-0600, (218)
387-1848 for an application. Application
deadline is Friday, October 20, 1995 at 4:30
p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE.
Osseo is accepting applications for a full-
time public works maintenance position.
Responsibilities include assisting in the
maintenance of the city's water and sewer
systems, streets, building and grounds and
other duties as directed by the city adminis-
trator. Applicant must have Class B license.
Salary $8 - $10 per hour plus benefits,
DOQ. For an application and job descrip-
tion, contact Osseo city offices at 415
Central Avenue, Osseo, MN 55369, or call
(612) 425-2624. Completed applications
and resumes are due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday,
October 31, 1995.
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTEN-
DENT. Little Canada is seeking a public
works superintendent. Responsibilities
include the planning, budgeting, operations
and supervision of the city's street, water,
sewer system as well as park maintenance.
The position is responsible for supervision
of four full-time employees and seasonal
workers. Requirements include a minimum
of four years experience in public works,
one to two years supervisory experience, a
Class B commercial driver's license, and a
October 13, 1995
strong customer service orientation. Salary
DOQ. For a job description and application,
send resume to City Administrator, City of
Little Canada, 515 Little Canada Road,
Little Canada, MN 55117. (617) 484-2177.
Application deadline is November 3, 1995.
TOWN CLERK. Forest Lake has an
immediate opening for a town clerk.
Responsibilities include payroll, accounts
payable and insurance plans. Knowledge of
municipal accounting and finance and
election procedures preferred. Applicants
should be proficient with computers, in
particular -Lotus government accounting
package. Salary dependent on qualifica-
tions. Applications are available from The
Town of Forest Lake, 21350 Forest
Boulevard North, Forest Lake, MN 55025
from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. For more information, call (612)
464-4348. Closing date is October 30,
1995.
UTILITY MAINTENANCE
WORKER. Rosemount is accepting
applications for a full-time utility mainte-
nance worker. Duties include a variety of
semi -skilled and skilled maintenance work,
and operating of a variety of equipment in
the construction, operation, repair, mainte-
nance and replacement of city sewer, street
and storm drainage facilities and systems.
Minimum qualifications are high school
diploma or GED, one year related experi-
ence and Class B driver's license. Preferred
qualifications are municipal maintenance or
utilities experience, snow plowing and
heavy equipment operation, Class C sewer
and water licenses and related technical
college degree. Starting wage rate is $10.36
- $13.98 per hour DOQ plus benefits.
Applications available at Rosemount City
Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount,
MN 55068, or by calling (612) 423-4411 or
(612) 423-6219 for hearing impaired.
For Sale
AMBULANCE. Atwater is accepting
sealed bids for the purchase of a new
ambulance until 7 p.m. on Wednesday,
November 15, 1995, at which time the bids
will be opened and read publicly at a
regular City Council meeting in the Council
Chambers located at 123 4th Street North,
Atwater, MN. All bids received after the
deadline will be returned unopened.
Specifications are available from Dodd
Lambert, (612) 974-8811, or PO Box 59,
Atwater, MN 56209. Bids are to be
submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to
City Clerk, City of Atwater, PO Box 59, .
Atwater, MN 56209 and marked "ambu-
lance bid." The City Council reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all bids, to
waive any informalities and irregularities in
the bidding, and further reserves the right to
make such award as it may deem to be in
the best interest of the city.
FIRE TRUCK. Columbia Heights has
for sale a 1960 1,000 GPM Pumper. For
details, call Fire Chief Charles Kewatt at
(612)782-2830.
FIRE PUMPER TRUCK. Brook Park
has a 1996 International fire pumper truck,
with 190 series pumper and 750 GPM
waterous pump for sale. 19,000 miles and
in good condition. For further information,
call (612) 679-1355 during the day, or (612)
629-3284 in the evenings.
CITY CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS.
Factory clearance. Major nat'l. mfgr. Huge
savings. 30,000' garlands, 100+ pole
ornaments, bldg. fronts, st. lines, lawn
scenes, overruns, proto-types, demos, etc.
Shown by appointment. Vogel Display
Corp., 13982 Industry Avenue, Becker, MN
55308. (800) 779-0195 or (612) 261-4944.
Save 50 percent or more. HE
Reminder
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The League of
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Minnesota Cities staff
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would like to remind
city officials to keep us
informed on an
ongoing basis, of any
changes in elected
officials, clerks,
managers, or depart-
ments heads in your
city.
This will help us keep
our records up-to-date
at all times.
Thank you for your
cooperation.
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Robert Peterson
Sump pump ordinance
5/29/95
6/6/95
6/16/95
6/8/95
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Gerdes
Andrew Mackenzie
Speeding violation
7/6/95
7/15/95
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George Wilson
Sidewalk/Trail - Carlson Parkway
8/2/95
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Kerry Anderson
Highway 55 access
8/8/95
8/8/95
8/18/85
9/6/95
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Moore
Robert S. Peterson
Sealcoating of Streets in Kingswood
8/14/95
8/14/95
8/24/95
9/6/95
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Moore
Wayne Fadden
Traffic Signal at Co. Rd 6 & Hwy 101
8/18/95
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9/1/95
8/21/95
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Moore
Althea Blornmel
French Drain on 44th Avenue N.
8/30/95
8/30/95
9/13/95
9/27/95
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Patrick McDonald
Amberwoods Park
9/6/95
9/6/95
9/20/95
9/14/95
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Daryl Teach
South Shore Drive Trailer Park
9/6/95
9/6/95
9/20/95
9/20/95
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Moore
Ellen Feuling
Drainage Problems on Weston La.
8/23/95
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Joseph Michaels
Open Space parcel east of Zachary La.
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Vincent J. Bonacci
Concerns about soccer Referee
9/21/95
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10/5/95
10/3/95
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Cathy Newsom
Concerns about soccer Referee
9/19/95
9/26/95
10/10/95
10/3/95
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Hurlburt
David G. Roston
"No Parking" Signs in Trenton Ponds
9/26/95
9/29/95
10/13/95
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Gerdes
George W. Sheets
Parking Ticket at Rockford Road Plaza
10/3/05
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October 13, 1995 CITY O F
PLYMOUTR
Tom Schrader, Mayor
CITY OF MEDICINE LAKE
10609 South Shore Dr.
Medicine Lake, MN 55441
SUBJECT: SOUTH SHORE DRIVE
Dear Mayor Schrader:
You and other members of the Medicine Lake City Council are aware of the traffic
concerns on South Shore Drive which have been brought to the attention of the
Plymouth City Council by residents of Plymouth. Residents of Plymouth requested
that the Plymouth City Council take measures to reduce the speeding and cut -through
traffic on South Shore Drive. As you are aware, an option which was being considered
was to disconnect South Shore Drive at the existing bridge over Bassett Creek.
With regard to this matter the Plymouth City Council adopted the following
recommendations proposed by City staff.
• Construct a speed hump on South Shore Drive on either side of the
Bassett Creek Bridge.
• Request that the City of Medicine Lake to install an "All -Way" stop at
the intersection of Peninsula Road and South Shore Drive.
• Continue the traffic enforcement currently underway by the Public
Safety Department.
The speed humps which are to discourage speeding were installed on October 5. The
Plymouth Police Department has also been continuing its traffic enforcement within the
area.
By this letter I am requesting that the City of Medicine Lake authorize an "All -Way"
stop at the intersection of South Shore Drive/Peninsula Road/15th Avenue. Currently,
the traffic on Peninsula Road and 15th Avenue is required to stop but the traffic on
South Shore Drive is not required to stop. If the "All -Way" stop is authorized by the
City of Medicine Lake, I would have Plymouth Maintenance crews install the
additional two stop signs as requested.
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Tom Schrader, Mayor
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Currently 85% of the traffic on South Shore Drive is traveling at or below 37 m.p.h.
This is considerably in excess of the 30 m.p.h. speed limit. By the installation of the
speed humps and the "All -Way" stop, it was my recommendation to our City Council
that this would likely bring the speed to approximately the posted speed limit. I believe
the addition of the "All -Way" stop is necessary if speeding is to be reduced without
other measures such as permanently closing South Shore Drive as a through street.
It is my hopes that both cities can work together in solving a speeding problem which
does exist on the roadway. If you or other councilmembers would like to meet with me
to discuss this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. My direct phone number is
509-5501. I will be looking forward to Medicine Lake's response for this intersection
to be established as an "All -Way" stop.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
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