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NOVEMBER 9, 1995
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMMER:
NOVEMBER 14 5:30 P.M.
NOVEMBER 14 7:00 P.M.
NOVEMBER 21 7:00 P.M.
SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING
Public Safety Library
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
2. PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, THURSDAY, -NOVEMBER
9, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers.
3. VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, City Offices closed.
4. SUB -COMMITTEE ON DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH, MONDAY, NOVEMBER
13, 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers. Notice attached. (M-4)
5. TWINWEST NOVEMBER EVENTS. Attached are notes about the November
TwinWest Coffee Break Sessions. (M-5)
6. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan
Council and its advisory commissions is attached. (M-6)
7'. MEETING CALENDARS -- November and December meeting calendars are
attached. (M-7)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MENTO
November 2, 1995
Page 2
1. ELECTION RESULTS
a. Attached is a summary of the November 7 election results, including a table with the
vote by precinct, a list of write-in votes. These results were certified by the
Canvassing Board on November 8. There were 4,844 votes cast, or 13.6 % of the
Plymouth registered voters. (I -la).
b. A recount has been announced in the School District 279 levy referendum. A brief
report from City Clerk Laurie Ahrens is attached. (I -lb)
2. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/ Industrial/Public and Use Types. (I -
2a)
b. Review of License and Permit Fees from Risk Management Coordinator Bob
Pemberton. (I -2b)
3. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS. ETC.
a. Request from District 48A State Representative Bill Haas for comment on a legislative
proposal to change the fiscal cycle for municipalities from January 1 to July 1. (I -3a)
b. November 3, 1995 issue of the Metropolitan Council Metro Digest. (I -3b)
c. Notice from the Minnesota office of HUD of the provisions coming out of a lawsuit
against HUD, and their impact on local communities. (I -3c)
d. News release soliciting applications for City boards and commissions. Also attached is
a table indicating the board and commission terms that will expire January 31, 1996.
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Carl Robinson, 13000 37th Avenue N., and attached response from Anne
Hurlburt about French Ridge Park residential development. (I -4a)
b. Update from Anne Hurlburt to Janice Symych, 6110 Lawndale Lane N., about land use
and transportation plans for northwest Plymouth. (I -4b)
A status report on all correspondence is also attached.
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
Meeting
Notice
Downtown Plymouth
Monday, November 13
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Discussion Topics:
• Results of Traffic Study
• Draft Concept Plan _
• Draft Design Guidelines
• Next Steps for Adoption and Implementation of "City Center"
Plan
Questions? Please call the Community Development Department
at 509-5400.
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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
CRYSTAUNEW HOPE --- Wednesday, November 8
0 a , 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,
MCI (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
SOFTWAR E� entertainment computer software in the State. New to PALS is our Internet
Connection, stop by and take a ride on the Information Superhighway.
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
PoLia��ll 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
CDRPDRATION DCD Corporation, 600 Hwy 169, (Interchange Tower - 20th Floor)
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!
Edward A 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.
W�� -- - --- —
TRO MEETINGS
A week �` endar of gs and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and
three regicomuussions: 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: November 3, 1995
WEEK OF: November 6 - November 10, 1995
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Executive Committee -Thursday, Nov. 9,730 a.m., Holiday Inn Metrodome, Grill Room, Minneapolis.
Transit Redesign Leadership Forum - focus group discussion for transportation groups and Council staff.
(Space limited) - Thursday, Nov. 9, 8 - 11:30 a.m., Holiday Inn Metrodome, 1500 Washington Ave. S.,
Minneapolis.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider: adoption of Section
8 program local preference policy; approval of Environmental Services Division mission and expected results;
in re workers' compensation claims of Grace Cooper, approval of amendment to Aging Program transition
agreement; authorization for selection of retention limit for Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association
coverage for the year 1996; setting a public hearing for the Metropolitan Council 1996 work program and budget;
setting a public hearing for the Metropolitan Council 1996-2000 Capital Improvement Program and 1996 Capital
Budget; approval of Metropolitan Council 1996 work program and budget for public hearing_ authorization for
the regional administrator to enter into a contract with Coleman Consulting Group, Inc.; approval of security
service contract for Metro Plant; review of Council committee calendars for November and December; and other
business.
Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Nov. 9, 5 p.m. or immediately following the Council meeting, Room IA.
The committee will consider the 1996-2000 Capital Improvement Program and the 1996 Capital Budget.
Veterans Day/Holiday - Friday, Nov. 10. Council offices are closed
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 1995
Community Development Committee - Monday, Nov. 13, noon, Room IA.
Special Meeting/Transportation Committee - Monday, Nov. 13, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Sewer Rates/Cost Allocation Task Force - Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 a.m., Chambers.
Environment Committee - Tuesday, Nov. 14, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., Chambers. 0,6
Providers Advisory Committee - Thursday, Nov. 16, 10:30 am., Room IA.
Joint Meeting -Land Transportation Committee and Funding and Programming Committee - Thursday,
Nov. 16,230 p.m., Room IA.
Special Meeting/Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Special Meeting: Metropolitan Council (on Development Scenarios) - Thursday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m., Room 2A.
Committee. of the Whole - Thursday, Nov. 16, 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
Planning and Environment Committee - Wednesday, Nov. 8, 9 am., Room 301, West Metz nin .,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field. The committee will consider. November ADNE levels; final
contract payments for 1994 airfield signage at Flying Cloud and Anoka County/Blaine airports, 1994
pavement rehabilitation at Anoka CoJBlaine airport, and 1994-95 Part 150 sound insulation program;
contract bids received for Lindbergh Terminal elevator installation/modifications, FIS development -
shell/elevators and escalators -mechanical -electrical, Part 150 sound insulation program October bid cycle;
ratifications of acceptance of grant offers for dual track planning EIS, and Runway 4/22 extension; review of
upcoming construction project bids; 1996 Part 150 funding level; Crystal Airport obstruction committee
report; continuing consultant interviews for East reliever airports engineering consultant; and other business.
Management and Operations Committee - Wednesday, Nov. 8,1 p.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field. The committee will consider. third quarter budget variance;
approval for purchase of 40 foot transit bus from Metropolitan Council Transit Operations; and other
business. The committee will discuss: personnel policy guide revisions; airport security fimding request;
new airline agreement; and Heads Up.
St, Paul Corporate Fueling Task Force - Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field. The task force will consider the St. Paul Downtown Airport
fueling policy.
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 COMMISSION
Commission Meeting - Monday, Nov. 6, 4 p.m., Room IA. The committee will continue discussion on the
Regional Trails Policy Plan and consider other business.
The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth
St, St. Paul, MN 55 10 1. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed To verify meeting
information, please call 291-6363.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMSSION
Advisory Task Force on Professional Sports in Minnesota - Monday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m., St. Paul Hotel,
Grand Ballroom, 350 Market St., St. Paul. The task force will consider the Metropolitan Sports Facilities
Commission's presentation, and other business.
Concessions/Marketing Committee - Tuesday, Nov. 7,1:30 p.m., Commission Conference Room. The
committee will consider: naming rights; uniforms; 1996 renovations; exterior banners; plaza; fan
development; and other business.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN
55415. All meetings are held in the Commission office conference room, unless noted otherwise. Meeting
times and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting information, please call Judy Somers,
335-3310.
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Ward 2
Eydis Kargat
Ten Wold
Write -int
Ward 4
Ginny Black
John DeHaysn
Doug Nalfon
Write-ins
At Large
Carola Heiliwall
Christian Preut
Write-ins
Charter Amendments
Amendment 1
Yet
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Yet
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GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS • 11107195
PCT I I PCT 2 1 PCT 3 I PCT 4 1 PCT 6 1 PCT 8 1 PCT 7 1 PCT 8 1 PCT 9 I PCT 10 1 PCT 11 I PCT 12 1 PCT 13 1 PCT 14 1 PCT 16 1 PCT 19 1 PCT 17 1 PCT 18 1 PCT 19 1 PCT 20 TOTAL
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IN
1231
2101
2 11F
114
131
1021
391
2671
1771
1531
2741
1211
2171
352
681
961
1941
1721
3470
851
401
401
Bill
54=13
25
20
60
50
42
72
22
56
97
21
30
55
44
823
356
208
181
280
273
130
81
338
226
184
367
146
285
472
85
130
255
226
4499
12
217
15
143
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105
13
188
14
180
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82
4
42
14
223
13
151
18
122
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224
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95
11
180
20
288
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55
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196
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146
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IN
SCHOOL DISTRICT 270
Referendum Onestion
Yes
No
SCHOOL DISTRICT 2711
Referendum Ouestlon
Yes
No
SCHOOL DISTRICT 281
Sehoel Board Member
Renae Bowman
James Brdeidt-Brown
Michael Merm
Keith Moberg
Tam O'Connell
Meredythe Jones Rossi
Kevin D. Sitter
Write-ins
SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
School Board Member
Patricia Glasson
Debbie Jamropiewict
Write Ins
GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS • MOMS
PCT 1 I PCT 2 1 PCT 7 I PCT 4 1 PCT 6 1 PCT 0 1 PCT 7 1 PCT R 1 PCT S I PCT 10 1 PCT 11 I PCT 12 PCT 13 1 PCT 14 1 PCT 16 1 PCT 18 1 PCT 17 1 PCT 18 1 PCT,19 I PCT 20 1 TOTAL
REGISTERED VOTERS 7:00 A.M.
2,815
1,830
1,427
1,773
1,883
1,538
1,399
1,564
1,574
2,852
2,209
2,029
2,213
1,115
1,791
1,700
1,124
1,183
1,661
1,710
35,390
MEW REGISTRATIONS- ELECTION DAV
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2
3
7
8
6
3
3
10
6
2
9
16
2
10
30
3
4
11
9
165
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS
2,836
1,832
1,430
1,780
1,891
1,544
1,402
1,567
1,594
2,858
2,211
2,038
2,229
1,117
1,801
1,730
1,127
1,187
1,672
1,719
35,555
NUMBER OF BALLOTS COUNTED
378
226
172
300
292
152
192
135
65
356
244
207
386
161
309
514
91
143
286
235
4,844
PERCENTAGE VOTING
13.33%
12.34%
12.03%
16.85%
15.44%
9.84%
13.69%
8.62%
4.10%
12.46%
11.04%
10.16%
17.32%
14.41%1
17.16%
29.71%
8.07%
12.05%
17.11%1
13.67%
13.62%
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WRITE-IN SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 7, 1995
Precinct Office
1 None
2 School Board Member - 284
3 Councilmember At -Large
School Board Member - 284
4 School Board Member - 284
5 Councilmember At -Large
School Board Member - 284
6 Councilmember At -Large
School Board Member - 284
7 School Board Member - 284
8 School Board Member - 284
9 None
10 School Board Member - 284
Name
Leonard Dayton
Christian Preus
Spencer Holmes
Dave Landswerk
(Blank Write-in)
Kurt Peterson
None of the Above
No One
Greg Katchmark
Howard Casmey
Carl Labela
Susan Labela
Tom Norenberg
Vince Bonacci
Jim Schultz
Alice Markham
Elaine Johnson
Barry J. Johnson
Leo Collins
Fred Turbo
Bugs Bunny
Ken Hopkins
Kargas
Thomas
Bill Schmidt
Lou Foresberg
Carl M. Vail
Dike Scroggs
Fred Farkquant
Votes
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
a 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11 School Board Member - 284
12 School Board Member - 284
Councilmember At -Large
13
None
14
School Board Member - 281
Councilmember At -Large
15
Councilmember Ward 4
Councilmember At -Large
School Board Member - 281
16
Councilmember At -Large
17
School Board Member - 284
18
School Board Member - 281
19 Councilmember Ward 4
School Board Member - 281
Robert Bjork
James Albinson
Janet Schultz
Tim Ward
Bob MacIntire
Theresa Hill
Mickey Mouse
Donald Duck
Sue Barkley
Minnie
Any Male
(Blank Write -In)
Jeff Sherry
Mickey
Susan K. Barkley
(Blank Write -In)
James Kuznid
Rick Wigand
James Kuznid
Charles Beisner
Willie and the Blow Fish
Black
Wold
Jason T. Velcheek
Tim Wold
Howard Grooters
Elizabeth Cooper
Joanne Kostka
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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20 School Board Member - 281 Kathy Alvig 1
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
VOTER TURNOUT
Election
Date
Registered
Voters
Votes Cast
Percentage
Voting
City General
Nov. 1981
19,233
1,659
9%
State General (Gov.)
Nov. 1982
20J25
15 530
77%
City General
Nov. 1983
21 064
4 001
19%
State General (Pres.)
Nov. 1984
24,012
201-38-5
85%
City General
Nov. 1985
24J37
1 203
5%
State General (Gov.)
Nov. 1986
26 810
12 915
48%
Special Cit (Fire bonds)
Apr. 1987
24 999
1 554
6%
City General
Nov. 1987
25,752
2,211
9%
State Primary
Sep. 1988
28,553
2,722
9%
State General (Pres.)
Nov. 1988
33,950
25,493
75%
Special Prim (Sen. 48)
Dec. 1988
15,438
289
2%
Special General (sen. 48)
Dec. 1988
15 411
1 163
8%
City General
Nov. 1989
30 880
712-54
23%
State Primary
Sep. 1990
32,515
6 906
21%
State General (Gov.)
Nov. 1990
35 283
24,005
68%
Spmial Cit (chg. elee. r)*
Sep. 1991
34J58
13 982
41%
City General
Nov. 1991
34,827
8 057
23%
Presidential Primary
Apr. 1992
35A8
4 236
12%
State Primary
Sep. 1992
33,439
7,899
24%
State General (Pres.)
Nov. 1992
39P132
32 053
82%
City General
Nov. 1993
35 522
7 631
21%
State Primary
Sep. 1994
36,741
12,391
34%
State General (Gov.)
Nov. 1994
38 938
25 524
66%
Special Prim (Sen. 33)
Jan. 1995
7 741
393
5%
Special General (sen. 33)
Feb. 1995
7,721
988
13%
Special Prim (Rep. 33B)
Feb. 1995
7,575
531
7%
Special General (Rep. 33B)
Mar. 1995
7,566
835
11%
Special Cit (open sace)
May 1995
36,719
4,305
12%
City General
Nov. 1995
35,555
4,844
14%
* Mail Ballot
(election/summary/turnout)
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: November 9, 1995
TO: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerkfi-1
SUBJECT: SCHOOL DISTRICT 279 RECOUNT
The Independent School District 279 referendum question passed on the November 7
ballot by only about 50 votes. I was advised today by the school district that the
required petition requesting a recount has been received. The school district must
establish procedures for the recount, notify the canvassing board, and send notifications
of the recount within two days.
The District 279 administration asked me to serve as the school district's recount
official for their election. After a bit of research, I advised them that I could not do so.
The state statutes are quite specific in designating the canvassing board, and that
canvassing board must designate a recount official (who is usually a member of the
canvassing board) as their first item of business. We have secured the City of
Plymouth ballots and will be prepared to conduct our part of the recount as directed by
the school district.
DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 1995
TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG, DATA CONTROL/INSPECTION
CLERK
SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES
NOVEMBER 2, 1995 THROUGH NOVEMBER 8, 1995
Permit #69582 was issued to BWBR Architects for a tenant finish at 2855 Campus
Drive, valuation $150,000.00.
DATE: November 6, 1995
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through Dale E. Hahn, Director
of Finance
FROM: Bob Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator
SUBJECT: Review of License and Permit Fees
I have reviewed the License and Permit Fees contained in Plymouth City Code, Section
1010 thru 1015.27. The license and permit fees were reviewed and raised in 1993,
1994 and 1995 and I do not recommend any further changes at this time.
I recommend that you include this memo and attachment in the Council Information
Packet.
Note:
Public Safety will make further recommendations on cigarette
fees in the near future.
Kathv Lueckert
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Section 1010 - License Fees
Type of License
1010.01 Amusements and Entertainments
Subd. 2 Amusement Center: Our last amusement center closed. The fees
schedule is $1,200 per establishment plus $60.00 for each machine in
excess of seven. Our fee schedule is in excess of what surrounding
communities charge. No changes recommended.
Amusement. We have two amusement establishment licensed. The fee
schedule is $140 per establishment and is in excess of what surrounding
communities charge. No changes recommended.
Bingo Halls. We have no licensed Bingo Halls. The fee schedule is $5
per occasion and $250 investigation charge. No changes recommended..
Subd. 3. Repealed
Subd. 4. Health and Sanitation
Garbage and Refuse Haulers. We license 25 haulers and 81
vehicles. The license fees of $70 for the 1st vehicle and $20 for each
additional vehicle were raised in 1993 and are in line with
comparable communities. No changes recommended.
Scavengers. We have no licensed scavengers. Our fee is $35. No
changes recommended.
Saunas and Massage Parlors. We have no licensed saunas or massage
parlors and our fee of $6,600 is the highest in the metro area. No
changes recommended.
Subd. 5. Liquor. Consumption and Display. Beer.
On Sale Liquor. We license 7 establishments. The current fee
is $8,000. No changes recommended.
On Sale Sunday Liquor. We license 7 establishments. The fee
of $200 is set by State Statute.
On Sale Wine. We license 7 establishments. The current fee is $2,000.
No changes recommended.
Club On Sale Liquor. We have no licensed establishments.. The fee of
$300 is set by State Statute.
Bottle Club. We have no licensed establishments. The fee of $300 is
set by State Statute.
Bottle Club Non -Profit. We have 2 licensed establishments. The fee
of $300 is set by State Statute.
On Sale Non -Intoxicating Beer. We license 16 establishments. Our
fee is $440. The range charged by comparable communities is $150 to
$750. No changes recommended.
Off Sale Non Intoxicating Beer. We license 13 establishments. Our
fee is $90. The range charged by comparable communities is $35 to
$110. No changes recommended.
Temporary On Sale Non -Intoxicating Beer. We issue very few
licenses in this category. Our fee is $33. The range charged by
Comparable communities is $20 to $100. No changes recommended.
Subd. 6. Motor Vehicles
Gasoline Service Stations. We license 14 establishments. Our current
fee is $110. The range charged by comparable communities is from
$5.50 per dispenser to $250 plus $15 per dispenser. No changes
recommended.
Motor Bike Rental. We have no licensed motor bike rental operators.
Our fee is $35. No changes recommended.
Taxicabs. We license 2 companies and 11 operators (drivers) and our
current fees are:
(a) Each Cab. Our current fee is $60 and is higher than surrounding
communities. No changes recommended.
(b) Each Operator. We raise the fee from $8 to $10 per operator in
1994. No changes recommended.
(c) Transfer of Cab License. We raise the fee from $13 to $15 in
1994. No changes recommended.
Subd.7 Miscellaneous
(a)(b)(c)(d) All dog licensing fees are under review by the Department
of Public Safety. They will issue their own recommendations.
(b) Peddler. We issue approximately 20 peddler licenses per year. The
peddler license was raised to $30 in 1993 and is now higher than most
surrounding communities. No changes recommended.
(c) Trap Shooting Range. We license one trap shooting range at
a fee of $99 per year. We could raise the fee to $100 or $105 but it is
hardly worth the effort in view of the increased revenue it would
generate. No change recommended.
Tobacco and Related Products. We currently license 48
establishments for the sale of tobacco products. We raised the license
fee from $15 to $30 in 1994. A review of comparable cities showed a
range in fees from $12 to $250 with Eden Prairie being the highest. The
average fee charged excluding Eden Prairie is $24.50. However, we
may raise the fee to a level necessary to cover the cost of the
licensing, inspection enforcement and education programs. The Director
of Public Safety is currently reviewing the matter and will propose a
program with necessary supporting fees.
Sign Contractor. We charge a licensing fee of $70. The only
surrounding community licensing sign contractors is Brooklyn Park and
their fee is $75. No changes recommend.
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Transient Merchant. The fee is $35 per event but we haven't licensed
any merchants for the past Three years. They are licensed through the
issuance of a conditional use permit. We can drop this license.
Subd. 8. Annual Permit Fee
sections (a)(b)(c). Police and Fire Alarm Users. The fees and
penalties were reviewed in 1993 and not changed because they were in
line with charges of surrounding communities. These charges
should be reviewed by the Department of Public Safety to determine if
the penalties offset the costs involved in responding to false alarms.
Subd. 9. Pawnbroker and Secondhand Goods Dealer
We do not have any Pawnbroker or Secondhand Goods Dealers currently
licensed in the City of Plymouth and the fee schedule of $12,000 per
license and $1,500 investigation fee should be sufficient to handle the
expenses associated with that type of activity.
Subd. 10. Rental Housing
An inspection fee schedule was adopted by Council in 1995. Any
subsequent fee changes will be proposed by the Community
Development Department.
Subd. 11. Commercial Law Fertilizer Application License. This license will be
required of all commercial applicators, effective January 1, 1996. The
fee will be $100 per applicant plus $25 for each applicator vehicle in
excess of one.
1010.03. Penalty for Later Payment of License Fees
Subd 1,2 or 3 No changes recommended.
1015.11 Building Permit and Plan Review Fees
Subd. 2. (a) Plan Review Fees. No changes recommended.
(b) Building Permit Fees. These fees are set by the State of Minnesota
upon adoption of the State Building Code. Upon the recommendation of
the Building Official, the 1995 Council adopted the 1994 State Building
code is 2 stages. The first half will take effect on January 1, 1996 and
the second half on January 1, 1997.
1015.13 Plumbing.
The following fee changes were adopted in 1994 for the ease of
administration. However, the Building Official is contemplating the
recommendation of a fee system based on a percentage of construction
cost.
(a) Base minimum fee residential. $11 to $15
( minimum fee for services charged in (b) to (1) below from $16 to $20)
(b) each fixture and fixture opening. $8 to $10
(c) Each Future fixture opening. $5 No change recommended
(d) Installation of fixture on future opening. $5 No change
recommended
(e) Water heating device. $8 to $10
(f) Water conditioning device. $8 to $10
(g) Septic system and/or drainfield. $23 to $25
(h) Yard sprinkler. $16 to $20
(i) Rainwater leader. $10 No change recommended
0) Swimming pool piping. $22 to $25
(k)Gas piping. $3 to $5 per appliance outlet
(1) Permit for the alteration or repair of existing plumbing. $8 for
first $100 of cost of work or fraction thereof to $10; $3 for each
additional $100 of cost of work or fraction thereof to $5.
1015.17 Heating. Air Conditionine. Ventilation, and Refrigeration _Fees
The following changes were adopted in 1994 for ease of administration.
However, the Building Official is contemplating the adoption of a fee
system based on a percentage of construction cost.
(a) Installation. Minimum fee. $50 No recommended change
(b) Additional alterations or repairs to central system. Minimum fee
from $16 to $20.
(c) Unclassified but required by code. Minimum fee from $16 to $20.
1015.19 Water and Sanitary Sewer Fees
The following changes were adopted in 1994. No additional changes
recommended.
(a) Residential Water Service Meter Fee. $20 plus cost of meter to
$25 plus cost of meter.
(b) Commercial Water Service Meter Fee. $33 plus cost of meter to
$35 plus cost of meter.
(c) For larger size connection. $33 plus cost of meter in relation to its
size to $35 plus cost of meter in relation to its size.
(d) Water turn-on/turn-off charges
1) During regular business hours. $25. No change recommended.
2) Outside regular business hours. $45. No change recommended.
(e) Curb box adjustment:
Residential. $34 to $35
Commercial. $68 to $70
(f) Private Fire Hydrant Inspection Fee. $33 per year each to $35 per
year each.
(g) Reinspection fee from $13 to $15
(h) Temporary Water Service Connection. $20 plus cost of water
used and $100 deposit. No changes recommended.
(i) Water meter testing:
4/8" to 2" meters $18 to $25
3" meters $60 to $150
4" meters $60 to $150
6" meters $120 to $150
(j) Residential Sewer Connection. $25. No change recommended.
(k) Commercial/Industrial Sewer Connection. $35. No change
recommended.
(1) Commercial/Industrial Water. $20. No change recommended.
Pressure and/or Conductivity Test
(m) Violation of Water Sprinkling Ban. $100 for each day of Section
'720.45 violation. No change recommended.
1015.21 Other Permit Fees and Charges
The following changes were adopted in 1994. No change
recommended.
Search Request. $12 to $12 and $15 if Faxed
Dog Impoundment Public Safety Department is
reviewing fee.
House Moving
(a) Basic Fee
(b) Traffic Officer Stand-by
(c) Inspector
Therapeutic Massage
Emptying contents of
individual sewerage
disposal systems into
municipal sanitary sewer
system
Signs Requiring Permits
State Electrical Permit Form
Street Excavation
$120 to $125
$30 per hour, 2 hour minimum. No
change recommended.
$30 per hour for each inspector plus
$.24 per mile allowance to $.28 per
mile allowance.
A new license adopted by
Council
3 Centers and 6 individuals
licensed. Fees: Centers $100 plus
$50 investigation. Individuals
$25 plus $50 investigation..
Current sewer usage volume charge
$5 per truck load minimum to $10
per truck load minimum
S 19 per every 32 square feet
and fraction thereof of surface area,
up to and including 96 sq. ft. or $60
plus $5 per every 100 sq. ft. and
fraction thereof of surface area
over 96 sq. ft to $20 per every 32
square feet.
$2 per form to $3 per form
S27 to $30
Duplicate Inspection
Record Card
Grading and Fill Plan
Review and Permit
Fee
$3 to $4
Per Appendix 70 of the 1988
Edition of the Uniform Building
Code. No changes recommended.
1015.23 Zoning and Subdivision Fees
Subd. 2. Fees for (a) thru (o) were reviewed and changed in 1993. Any
subsequent fee changes will be proposed by the Community
Development Department.
Subd. 3. No changes recommended.
Subd. 4. No changes recommended.
1015.25. Fire Extinguisher System:
Fees for (a)(b) were reviewed and changed in 1993. No further
changes are recommended.
1015.27 Tanks Containing Flammable or Combustible Liquid or Gas
Fees were reviewed and changed in 1993. No further changes are
recommended.
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TOBACCO LICENSE FEE SURVEY
City
Fee Charged
Comments
Bloomington
$17.35
Fee under review by Health Committee
Brooklyn Park
$30.00
Coon Rapids
$22.00
Eagan
$40.00
Fee increases reviewed several years ago
Eden Prairie
$250.00
Fee increase used for increased
enforcement. Also raised age of seller to
18
Golden Valley
$20.00
Maple Grove
Not Licensed
Fee repealed several years ago: May be
reviewed again
Minnetonka
$12.00
New Hope
$30.00
Woodbury
$25.00
Wm. G. (Bill) Haas, Jr.
State Representative
District 48A
Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Osseo
Minnesota
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,.House of
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Representatives
COMMITTEES: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES; HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,
MINNESOTACARE DIVISION; LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS
October 30, 1995
Dwight Johnson, Manager
City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mr. Johnson:
As the former mayor of Champlin, I found it extremely frustrating
that the state would reduce our LGA six months after approval of
the budget. To eliminate this problem and the frustration we all
go through, I have introduced HF 1961. This bill would change the
fiscal year of the city from January 1 to July 1 to correspond with
the state. By doing so, each city will know the acutal accounting
of aids they will be receiving.
Enclosed is a copy of the bill. We have a chance to change and
improve the present system and you can be a part of this change.
I would appreciate your written comments for or against this
proposal or additional comments you feel pertinent to sound
legislation.
Please respond by November 30, 1995. If you have any questions,
call me at 612/296-5513.
Sincerely,
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Wm. G. Haas, Jr.
State Representative
District 48A
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215 Lowell Road, Champlin, Minnesota 55316 Phone/Fax (612) 421-6153
201 State Office Building, 100 Constitution Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1298 (612) 296-5513
IR FAX (612) 296-3949 TDD (612) 296-9896
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04/26/95
(REVISOR ] XX/PE 95-3260
1 A bill for an act
2 relating to local government; designating the fiscal
3 year for cities, counties, and towns; amending
4 Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 471.696; proposing
5 coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 375.
6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
7 Section 1. (375.1685] (FISCAL YEAR; DESIGNATION.)
8 Beginning in 1997, the fiscal year of a county and all of
9 its funds shall be the same as the fiscal year defined in
10 section 16A.011, subdivision 14, except that a county may, by
11 resolution, provide that the fiscal year for county -owned
12 nursing homes be the reporting year designated by the
13 commissioner of human services.
14 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 1994, section 471.696, is
15 amended to read:
16 471.696 [FISCAL YEAR; DESIGNATION.]
17 Beginning in 1979 1997, the fiscal year of a city or town
18 and all of Its the city's or town's funds shall be the calendar
19 year same as the fiscal year defined in section 16A.011,
20 subdivision 14, except that a city may, by resolution, provide
21 that the fiscal year for city -owned nursing homes be the
22 reporting year designated by the commissioner of human
23 services. Beg inning- in-19947-the-fiseal-Year-of-a-town-and-all
24 of-its-fends-shall-be-the-calendar-bear-:--The-state-enditor-may
25 apon-regneet-of-n-town-end-a-showing-of-inability-to-eonformT
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METRO DIGEST a
A digest of the activities of the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open
Space Commission and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission for the month of October. Call the appropriate
commission or operations area with any questions.
November 3,1995 Metmpolitan
Council
The Metropolitan Co at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN, 55101. For
more information ou Cci i ,all 291-6359 (TDD: 291-0904). Call the Metro Information
Line at 229-37f ; i ecprded ' ut Council activities. For information via computer, you
may dial (by ) 337?5409` the T es Computer Network (TCCN); customer service is
332-2101.
1995 w
AoV trODOlitan Council
Council acti' 'es in October:r L
Council approves agr with Maple
Grove for more affordable housing
The Council approved an affordable housing
agreement with Maple Grove, calling for more
rental and low- to moderate -income ownership
opportunities. It's one of the first agreements
under the Livable Communities Act of 1995.
"The agreement represents aggressive goals for
affordable housing in Maple Grove over the next
15 years," said Council Chair Curt Johnson.
"They are goals we think are optimistic, yet
attainable. Given market realities, we recognize it
will take ingenuity on the part of city officials and
developers to make it happen."
Provisions in the housing agreement establish a
goal of between 630 and 756 more rental units of
affordable housing in Maple Grove by the year
2010. Currently, four percent of Maple Grove's
rental housing is considered affordable. Under the
agreement, the city will work to make 35 percent
of its new rental units affordable to households
earning up to $25,500 a year in 1995 dollars. In
addition, some of these units should be affordable
to households making $15,300 or less (30 percent
of the region's median income).
The city will also push to have 3,796 to 4,471
additional affordable homes built during the same
period of time. These homes will be valued at
$115,000 or less, affordable to families earning
$41,000 a year. For families earning less than
$41,000, some mechanisms are available through
financing organizations to make home ownership
a reality. For example, the Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency (MHFA) just awarded $750,000
in first -time -buyer funds to Maple Grove.
Growing employment opportunities in developing
communities like Maple Grove, are spurring
demand for a variety of housing types; the .
Metropolitan Council forecasts an additional
11,250 jobs in Maple Grove by the year 2010.
Many of those jobs, however, will pay
comparatively low wages. People employed in
those jobs who want to live in Maple Grove will
need more affordable housing options in the
community.
In addition, communities throughout the region,
including Maple Grove, are finding there is a need
for more housing that's affordable to young
families and retirees who already live, and want to
stay, in their community.
As part of the Livable Communities program,
Council staff is meeting with city officials
to discuss affordable housing agreements that fit
each community's housing situation.
Communities must decide by Nov. 15 whether to
participate in the voluntary program.
Participating communities are eligible for
incentives in the form of loans and grants for:
• affordable and life -cycle housing
• clean up of polluted lands for business
development and jobs,
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• development that is creative, transit -oriented
and less -sprawled.
Communities choosing not to participate in the
housing program may not receive funds
established in the legislation, nor may they receive
state grants to clean up polluted sites.
"It's a solid program that has the support of the
legislature as well as communities," said Johnson.
"It may not solve every problem, but it's on the
right track"
Agreement is Important Step Toward More
Efficient Transit System
Council officials say everyone comes out ahead as
a result of the contract agreement ratified by
transit workers. While workers will receive a three
Percent pay increase, Council officials say they
achieved the flexibility they need to run a more
efficient bus system.
Regional Administrator Jim Solem says work will
begin immediately to develop ways to restructure
the work force and adjust driver schedules to
match them more closely with peak service hours
in the morning and afternoon, and eliminate
unproductive non -driving time.
(Note to readers: The Metro Digest sorts Council
actions into four areas, reflecting the four Council
standing committees: Community Development,
Transportation, Environment and Finance. It
should also be noted that full Council actions are
reported here, not Committee actions.)
In other actions, the Council...
Community Development
• Approved the transfer of $130,000 from an
acquisition grant to a development grant for the
Burlington Northern Regional Trail.
• Approved a land -use change for 7.6 acres in
West St. Paul from industrial to townhouse for the
development of 54 housing units. In granting
approval, the Council also informed West St. Paul
that it must develop a plan to reduce nonpoint
water pollution.
• Approved a land -use change for 14.5 acres in
Fridley from industrial to commercial; site had
been proposed for a railroad yard.
• Approved roadway and other changes for the
intersection at Yankee Doodle Road and Pilot
Knob Road in Eagan.
• Approved changes, including a freeway bridge
crossing over I -35E at Duckwood Drive in Eagan.
• Approved the 1995-96 allowances -for -utilities
forpersons receiving Section 8 housing
assistance.
• Approved withdrawal of Rahr Malting Co. from
the metropolitan waste water disposal system; the
action will temporarily raise rates for other users,
but also will increase capacity for other users.
• Approved the holding of a public hearing on
two revisions to the Regional Recreation Open
Space capital improvement program:
• add $2.1 million to the Great River Road
development project by reducing other
projects
• finance certain projects with Council bonds.
The hearing is scheduled for Monday, November
27 at noon as part of the Community
Development Committee meeting.
0 The Council approved the Elm Creek cluster -
planning progress report, with recommendations
to focus on the design and construction issues
associated with the first eight miles of the Elm
Creek sewer interceptor.
• Accepted the findings of a housing
redevelopment and rehabilitation study that
recommended:
• establishing a task force to develop cost
guidelines for investment in rehabilitation
projects
• streamlining building requirements for
rehabilitation projects
• developing a one -stop -review process for
project financing
• encouraging cities to take advantage of the
Livable Communities Act
• encouraging cities to foster competition for
proposals, design and construction.
• Approved the Scott County comprehensive plan
update and the connection to County Highway 18.
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Transportation
• Maintained its current exemption from property
taxes and fees on Council property. The action
follows a notice of a special assessment of
$22,412 on Transit Operations Shingle Creek bus
garage in Brooklyn Center.
• Postponed.approval of an increase in fares for
Transit Operations regular -route bus service until
January, 1996. If approved then, implementation
of the increase would not occur until May 1, 1996.
• Endorsed recommendations in the report,
"Setting forth a Metropolitan -Transportation
Demand-Management(TDM) strategy".
Recommendations are:
• develop a more focused TDM program
• improve coordination of activities among
stakeholders
• reorganize the Council's internal resources
• evaluate existing activities.
The report noted that vehicle occupancy rates are
dropping, the number of car pools has declined
and employers are less eager to be involved in
TDM efforts
• Approved a solicitation package for federal
ISTEA transportation funds.
• Authorized an agreement with the Minnesota
Valley Transit Authority to provide funds for an
indefinite term instead of the current arrangement
of annual or semi-annual agreements.
0 Approved the development of transportation -
improvement -programs (TIP) for periods of four
years to provide sufficient time for preparation
and evaluation of projects using federal funds.
Environment
• Approved a water supply plan for Lakeland
with the recommendation that Lakeland write the
plan in a single document to provide ready access
in the event of an emergency; the water system
also serves Lakeland Shores and Lake St. Croix
Beach. .
• Approved a water supply plan for Oakdale with
the recommendation that Oakdale focus on
conservation of water use. The city obtains all of
its water from wells to the Prairie du Chien -Jordan
aquifer, the water system also serves Landfall.
0 Approved granting $100,000 in funds from the
Twin Cities Water Quality Initiative project to the
University of Minnesota to study the effects of
water runoff.
• Approved a water supply -and -distribution plan
for Eden Prairie.
• Authorized increasing the purchase price for a
sewer interceptor from Apple Valley to $671,350.
• Approved an increase of $16,000 in the contract
with New Mech, Inc. for sludge -handling at the
Seneca treatment plant.
Finance
• Authorized settlement of a claim by Donna
Campbell against Transit Operations.
• Agreed that Minneapolis would have no tax
requirement for the Metrodome for 1996; the
hotel liquor sales tax is a backup for debt service
and other expenses of the Metrodome.
• Awarded bids on general obligation bonds for
parks and transit.
• Awarded bids on general obligation bonds to
refund previously issued sewer bonds.
• Adopted a statement that the "Council will
provide, in a competitive manner, only services
which are aligned and appropriately sized with the
mission of the organization." The language was
adopted as the result of a study on public and
private partnerships. -
• Approved a 1995 budget restatement,
recognizing additional state aid for transit of $3.7
million. _
• Authorized insurance coverage at a cost of
$5,310 for the Metropolitan Radio Board.
• Authorized transfer of $46,145 from the 1988C
solid -waste bonds debt -service fund to the 1990B
solid -waste bonds debt -service fund.
• Authorized transfer of $125,770 from the
1987C general obligation transit bonds debt -
service fund to the 1988B general obligation
certificates -of -indebtedness debt -service fund.
The Council also:
• Ratified a declaration -of -emergency and
approved an additional $180,000 to Barbarossa
and Sons, Inc. for removal of landfill debris at a
sewer construction site at the Port Crosby landfill
in South St. Paul.
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• Approved changes to Council bylaws
authorizing the Audit Committee to recommend
audit policies for the Council.
• Appointed Andre' Menard of Hastings to the
Metro HRA Advisory Committee.
• Appointed to the Transportation Advisory
Board: John Johnson of Brooklyn Park, Fred
Corrigan of.Prior Lake, Steven Elkins of
Bloomington, Zainool Rahman of Minneapolis,
Elliott Perovich of Anoka, George Miser of White
Bear Lake, Howard Guthmann of St. Paul, Jim
Newland of Fridley, Patrick Haney of St.
Lawrence township and Daniel Murray of
Hopkins.
Public Meetings, Hearings and Board
Openings:
Public Meeting on Section 8 policy: Public
meeting will be held as part of the regular meeting
of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA) Committee on Wednesday, November. 8
at 8:30 a.m. in Room IA.
Public Hearing on revisions to the Regional
Recreation Open Space capital improvements
program: Hearing will be held November 27, at
Noon as part of the Community Development
Committee meeting.
Public Hearing on Truth in Taxation: Hearing
will be held Monday, December 4, at 6 p.m. in
the Council Chambers.
Public Meeting on the draft Congestion
Management System: Meeting will be held
December 6, at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
Board Opening on HRA Advisory Committee:
Precinct G (Council districts 13 & 14: St. Paul,
Lauderdale and Falcon Heights). Application by
November 17.
New Publications
Council publications are available from the Data
Center, including the Regional Blueprint and
Council newsletter, Council Directions. For a
free and complete list of publications, write the
Metropolitan Council Data Center, 230 E. Fifth
St., St. Paul, MN 55101, or call 291-8140. There
is a charge for some publications.
Council publications can be read at major public
libraries in the Metro Area. Recent publications
are listed on the Metro Info Line at 229-3780. A
list of publications is available via a computer
modem at 337-5400 on the Twin Cities Computer
Network (TCCN).
Council Directions provides information on
regional issues and Council programs. Ifyou wish
to receive a copy of Council Directions, call
Carol Berens at 291-6447.
A reminder. News about new publications,
Council actions, coming meetings and subsidized
housing referrals is available by dialing the Metro
Info Line at 229-3780.
Similar information and an interactive forum on
regional issues are available on TCCN. You can
get access to TCCN through your computer'
modem by dialing 337-5400. TCCN customer
service is 332-2101.
Metropolitan Commission
Activities
Metropolitan Airports Commission
(MAC)
The Commission:
• Deferred adoption of the Crystal Airport
comprehensive plan until obstruction concerns at
the airport have been reviewed; an Obstruction
Committee has been appointed Apparent
obstructions are trees in line with the airport's
flight path.
• Received a resolution from Eagan commending
the Part 150 sound -insulation program at MSP;
the resolution encourages funding for insulation of
more properties under the airport's flight path.
• Approved Frontier Airlines request for new
service from Minneapolis -St. Paul (MSP) Airport
to Denver, subject to documentation.
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Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are
located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN.
55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorensen
at 726-8186.
Metropolitan Sports Facilities
Commission (MSFQ
The Commission:
• Approved requests -for -proposals for a
marketing agency and a marketing consultant.
• Approved $25,700 to fund shuttle -bus service
and host pre -game receptions for the Minnesota
Gophers football games.
• Approved an additional $55,857 for replacing
the sound system at the Metrodome.
• Confirmed the Commission's presentation to
the Advisory Task Force on Professional Sports
for 2. p.m., Monday, Nov. 6 at the St. Paul Hotel
grand ballroom.
Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission offices
are located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN
55415. For more information, call Judy Somers at
335-3310.
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space
Commission (MPOSQ
The Commission:
*Began consideration of an amendment to the
Regional Trails policy plan. The amendment
responds to Council's Regional Blueprint.
Elements of the plan are:
• relationship between a trail and natural
resources
• trail uses: hiking, biking, nature -interpretation
and cross-country skiing; horseback riding
and snowmobiling where appropirate
• land supply and acquisition effort usually
found at regional level
• criteria for trail location: part of trail goes
through urban areas, trail traverses high
quality natural resources, provides access to
regional parks or link to another trail.
The Parks and Open Space Commission offices
are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St.,
St. Paul, 55101. For more information, call 291-
6363.
'P1 4ENr O,
Mr. Dwight D. Johnson
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Johnson:
U.S. Department of Housing and 2n?velopment
Minnesota State Office
220 Second Street South-
Minneapolis,
outh Minneapolis, Minnesota 554019
November
SUBJECT: Settlement Reached in Case of Hollman et al. v.
Cisneros et al., and Its Relevance to Your Jurisdiction
This letter is to inform you of certain important provisions
of the Consent Decree in the above-named litigation that are
likely to be relevant to your jurisdiction, and to encourage you
to take advantage of certain opportunities afforded by the
Decree.
A. Background
The Minneapolis Branch of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and a class of low-income
minority families represented by the Legal Aid Society of
Minneapolis sued the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA),
the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Community Development
Agency, the Metropolitan Council and the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (Department) in 1992. The lawsuit, entitled
Lucy Hollman, et al. v_. Henry Cisneros et al., Civil No. 4-92-712
(U.S. Dist. Ct., Dist. Minn., Fourth Div.), alleged, among other
things, that the defendants segregated minority public housing
tenants by causing a large portion of Minneapolis's family- and
particularly multifamily -public housing to be sited in minority -
or poverty -concentrated neighborhoods. On April 20, 1995, as
part of a final settlement, the Defendants agreed to provide in
excess of $100,000,000.00 in federal and local resources to
promote the spatial deconcentration of Minneapolis's public
housing, afford HUD -assisted families in Minneapolis wider
locational choice, and encourage the creation of additional
affordable housing opportunities throughout the Metropolitan
Area.
B. Encouraging Creation of Affordable Housing Opportunities
The Metropolitan Council, as part of the settlement, has
agreed to coordinate housing planning documents on a Metropolitan
Area -wide basis. The principal housing planning document that a
governmental entity that receives Department funds submits (or,
in the case of consortium grantees, assists in submitting) to the
Department is its Consolidated Plan. To assist units of general
local government and other participating jurisdictions to fulfill
their responsibilites to draft and submit such housing planning
documents, the Metropolitan Council has provided in the
settlement that it will:
(1) identify the unmet need for affordable housing for low-
income households throughout the Metropolitan Area,
(2) develop metropolitan and community indices to serve as
standards to encourage appropriate types of local government
activities to achieve a metropolitan distribution of
affordable housing, alternative housing types and tenure and
rehabilitation of existing housing, and (3) assist in the
coordination of Metropolitan Area strategies to achieve a
metropolitan distribution of affordable housing.
The Department urges you to participate in this effort to develop
a metro -wide strategy for meeting the Metropolitan Area's
affordable housing needs.
C. Spatial Deconcentration of Minneapolis's Public Housing
Your jurisdiction has the opportunity to acquire public
housing units of your own by cooperating with the MPHA in its
commitment to relocate, outside areas of minority- or poverty -
concentration, public housing units that are currently located in
heavily minority- and poverty -concentrated areas of Minneapolis.
The Department has funded MPHA with 770 units of public housing,
to replace units to be demolished in the future within
Minneapolis. Under the settlement's terms, at least 80 of these
replacement units will be sited within Minneapolis, and the MPHA
must focus its replacement efforts on acquisition of existing
single-family units in need of modest rehabilitation.
MPHA will be seeking to enter into agreements with housing
authorities within your jurisdiction to acquire (or, conceivably,
to create in another fashion) MPHA replacement scattered site
housing outside Minneapolis. Though, under the settlement, these
units would have to be tenanted in accordance with the MPHA's
waiting list, MPHA may offer, to the public housing authorities
in your jurisdiction that enter into such agreements, a portion
of the aforementioned public housing units, to be developed and
tenanted by those public housing authorities as their own. The
Department encourages your jurisdiction to enter into Cooperation
Agreements with MPHA that will enable the MPHA and housing
authorities within your jurisdiction to realize the benefits of
the funding that has been provided to MPHA and, in the process,
promote equal housing opportunity, expand and maximize geographic
choice in assisted housing, and advance racial and economic
deconcentration.
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D. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
The Department is required by law to administer its programs
in a manner which "affirmatively furthers fair housing". Your
jurisdiction, as a recipient of housing and/or community
development funds from the Department, has submitted a
Consolidated Plan which contains a certification that your
jurisdiction and its subgrantees, if any, will affirmatively
further fair housing in your jurisdiction. As a part of the
Department's monitoring activities, it will review annually your
jurisdiction's performance under its Consolidated Plan, including
specifically your jurisdiction's efforts with regard to its fair
housing certification. Lack of cooperation with proposals by the
MPHA to site replacement housing within your jurisdiction,
including, for example, refusals to enter into Cooperation
Agreements in connection with such replacement housing, shall be
taken into consideration by HUD in determining whether a
jurisdiction is acting consistently with its fair housing
certification.
E. Conclusion
The Department sees the settlement agreement provisions
discussed in this letter not only as an opportunity to address
alleged inequities, but as an extraordinary opportunity both to
engage in prudent metropolitan planning and to bring rare federal
resources to your community as well. I urge you to be an active
participant in this effort to meet our mutual obligations to
affirmatively further fair housing.
The Department is very sensitive to the issues addressed by
this settlement agreement and will be happy to meet with you,
your colleagues, and staff to discuss any aspects of this letter
and the settlement agreement. If you should be interested in
scheduling a meeting or have any questions, please do not
hesitate to call Stephen Gronewold, Chief Counsel, at 370-3010,
Shawn Huckleby, Director, Community, Planning and Develo]Qment
Division, at 370-3019, e -r- Dan Larson, Director, Public Housing
Division, at 370-3073, or me at 370-3288.
very sincerely yours,
Thomas T. Feeney,
State Coordinator
Minnesota State Offi e
For Immediate Release For More Information
November 9, 1995 Laurie Ahrens, 509-5080
City Seeks Board and Commission Applicants
The City of Plymouth is seeking citizens to to serve on city boards and
commissions. Applications will be accepted at the Plymouth City Center, 3400
Plymouth Blvd., until Fri., Dec. 15. Citizens interested in serving should call City
Clerk Laurie Ahrens at 509-5080 for an application.
Several boards and commissions that advise the Plymouth City Council and
local human service agencies will have seats available in 1996. The City Council will
appoint citizens to fill those seats early next year. Most terms will begin in February.
Boards that may have vacancies are: Board of Zoning Appeals; Housing and
Redevelopment Authority; Human Rights Commission; Planning Commission; Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission; Environmental Quality Committee; and various
human service agencies.
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PLYMOUTH :I BeautillilPlace'Jo Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
For Immediate Release For More Information
November 9, 1995 Laurie Ahrens, 509-5080
City Seeks Board and Commission Applicants
The City of Plymouth is seeking citizens to to serve on city boards and
commissions. Applications will be accepted at the Plymouth City Center, 3400
Plymouth Blvd., until Fri., Dec. 15. Citizens interested in serving should call City
Clerk Laurie Ahrens at 509-5080 for an application.
Several boards and commissions that advise the Plymouth City Council and
local human service agencies will have seats available in 1996. The City Council will
appoint citizens to fill those seats early next year. Most terms will begin in February.
Boards that may have vacancies are: Board of Zoning Appeals; Housing and
Redevelopment Authority; Human Rights Commission; Planning Commission; Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission; Environmental Quality Committee; and various
human service agencies.
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PLYMOUTH :I BeautillilPlace'Jo Live
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482
BDSCOMS.XLS
Vacancies on Plymouth Boards, Committees, and Commissions
_-._.------ ---- _....._--------- 1131196
Board, Committee or Commission Ward 1 Ward 2
Ward 3 Ward 4
At -Large At -Large
Board of Zoning Appeals
Robert Dahlman
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Dave Crain
Human Rights Commission Earl Peterson Gary Anderson
Planning_ Commission Christian Preus
Linda Oja Ginny Black
Barb Stimson
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Park and Recreation Advisory Timothy Bildsoe
Mark Wahl
Environmental Committee _ _
Sharon Meister Jeffrey Shopek
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Suburban Alliance
Vacant Steve Mumma
Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Sally Strand Wanda Cahill
West Suburban Mediation Board
Thomas Phillips
" Interested in Reappointment
X Not interested in Reappointment
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Ciry OF
PLYMOUTR
November 7, 195
Carl Robinson
13000 37th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Robinson:
You have raised several questions about the residential development under construction
north of your home. This development is known as French Ridge Park and covers not
quite 29 acres of land. The site has both wetlands and wooded areas. However, it was
not designated for acquisition in the City's recent survey of open space areas. As a
consequence, provided that the proposed development met City regulations, the City
had a legal responsibility to allow development to take place.
Under both City regulation and State law, the developer of French Ridge Park was
required to protect the wetland areas and replace the area of filled wetland on a 2:1
basis. In other words, the developer had to construct twice as much wetland area as he
filled. In addition, although not a requirement of the City, the developer deeded almost
nine of the 29 acres to the City for open space. This will preserve the central portion
of the site in its natural state, which includes wetlands and trees.
Because the Plymouth City Council is very concerned about protecting the natural
environment of the City, last summer they passed a Tree Preservation Ordinance that
requires restoration of wooded areas if more than a specified amount of trees are
removed when new development occurs. It is the Council's intent that this ordinance
will help to better preserve the City's wooded areas.
I hope this answers your questions. If you have any further questions, please contact
me at 509-5401.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
3 .'' PL-'.'OUTH SC. _EVARD=_YMC_-'r '.':iNN=:3—= 55-=- '=c2 •TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
November 3, 1995
Carl Robinson
13000 37th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Robinson,
Thank you for your letter regarding the concerns you have about the development in
your neighborhood. Mayor Joy Tierney has asked Community Development Director
Anne Hurlburt to respond to your inquiries. You can expect a response from Ms.
Hurlburt by November 17.
Again, thank you for your letter. Please give me a call on 509-5052 if you have not
received a response by November 17.
Sincerely,
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
Anne Hurlburt, Director of Community Development
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Dear members of the council,
There is a new housing development being constructed
near my house on Northwest Blvd. and 37th Avenue. Just the
other day when I was driving by the project I saw deer in the
middle of the road. The deer were there because they were
flushed out by the construction. The construction also took
out many trees that had been used for recreational activities in
the past.
These new houses will be adding additional uneeded
traffic to the area which already is very busy. The area is
zoned for high density housing which is bound to lower the
value of our house and surounding homes.
It is probably too late to stop this building because they
have already cleared off the area, but I would like to see our
wooded areas preserved in future projects.
Sincerely,
Carl Robinson
November 6, 1995
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH
Janice M. Symchych
6110 Lawndale Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Ms. Symchych:
This past summer, you submitted a petition to the Mayor and City Council, signed by a
number of residents of northwestern Plymouth and concerning land use and
transportation planning for northwest Plymouth. Mayor Tierney has asked that I
update you on the status of planning for the area.
About 3,300 acres of the northwestern portion of Plymouth lies outside of the
Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). A map is enclosed for your reference.
The City's Comprehensive Plan currently indicates that no public services needed for
urban development would be provided to this area until some time after 2000.
The Metropolitan Council, along with the cities of Plymouth, Maple Grove, Brooklyn
Park and Medina have been studying the need for a new regional trunk sewer, known
as the Elm Creek Interceptor. The "cluster planning " process has been going on since
early 1995, and will continue into 1996. If built, the Elm Creek Interceptor would
provide sewer service to Northwest Plymouth, permitting the City to add the area to
the MUSA and plan for urban development.
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During the past year, the cities have been working with the Metropolitan Council to
review and refine land use and population data and forecasts. Extensive work has been
done to inventory existing land uses and environmental factors that would affect
growth. Using information from the cities, the Metropolitan Council is revising its
regional development forecasts, and has concluded that the first eight miles of the
interceptor, through Brooklyn Park along the future Highway 610 corridor, should
definitely be built. They also have concluded that a regional interceptor will be needed
to serve communities beyond Maple Grove in the Elm Creek Watershed to
accommodate the forecasted growth. However, which communities these will be have
not been decided. The Metro Council could choose to extend the interceptor to the
north, to the south (to Plymouth) or in both directions. They have decided to defer this
decision until sometime in 1996, when they will select their preferred strategy for the
region's growth.
PLYMOUTH A'Beaati/ic!'Plac•e'T! Live
November 6, 1995
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The three broad regional development options that the Metropolitan Council will
consider are discussed in the enclosed report, Choosing an Urban Development Option
for the Twin Cities Area: 1995- 2020. They Council will probably not choose any one
of the three options, but is likely to take some combination of characteristics from the
individual options and combine them into a new one. The Metro Council's alternative
scenarios could mean very different options for Plymouth's development and what
decision might be made about the Elm Creek Interceptor.
During the time that the Metro Council is considering the options for the region,
Plymouth will be considering its own options within the regional growth scenarios.
Because the City must coordinate its planning with the Metropolitan Council's,
Plymouth's discussion of options for the northwestern part of the City have been
delayed until early 1996. I anticipate that the City may begin public discussion of
development options in the early spring, so that a direction for future planning can be
set and Plymouth can give its input to the Metro Council's decision.
Please feel free to call me (509-5401) if you have any questions, or if you'd like further
information. We will inform you and all the area residents of any meetings when the
schedule is set.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP
Director of Community Development
Enclosures
cc: Mayor Joy Tierny
City Council Members
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: November 9, 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Events
MPRS lawsuit. The lawsuit on the recruiting test formerly used by the Minnesota
Police Recruiting System (MPRS) has had an order from the judge on the damages.
With considerable amounts for attorney's fees, the total amount to be paid by
approximately 36 cities, including Plymouth, is about $1 million. We have not been
members of MPRS for the last two years. A meeting to determine whether or not to
appeal and how to divide the costs will be held on November 16th. Roger Knutson and
Craig Gerdes will attend.
Council Transition Issues. An advertisement for committees and commissions will
appear in next week's newspaper. It will also appear in our early December Plymouth
News. We will then have applications for the various vacancies by December 15th.
We plan to contact newly elected Council members Ginny Black and Christian Preus in
the next week to schedule orientation sessions. Council member Wold is also
interested. If others are interested in attending orientation sessions, please let us know
so we can properly notice the meeting. Two council members have suggested that we
hold our annual goals session before January 1. Finally, we have set up temporary
additional voice mail phones for Christian, who's number will be 509-5009 and Ginny,
who's number will be 509-5010 until January 1.
Recreation Facilities. As I have indicated previously, there is some interest on the
part of at least one health club, Life Time Fitness, in working with us on a joint project
to develop recreation facilities. At the request of the Sports Facilities Committee, a
letter is being sent out to various health clubs in the metro area to determine which
chains might have some interest in working with us.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: October 24, 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Additional Agenda Notes
The following recommendations and notes reflect calls and staff conversations that have
occurred since the agenda was delivered to you last Thursday.
Recommended Consent Agenda Changes:
6n. Sidewalk Maintenance. It is recommended that the motion in the packet be
withdrawn and a substitute action be implemented (drafted by Roger Knutson) that
would suspend implementation of this ordinance until the first council meeting in May,
1996 (about six months). The ordinance would benefit from more time to consider (1)
the pending new street width policy; (2) the results of the recent citizen survey; (3) the
responsibility for sidewalk maintenance in existing development agreements or
homeowners association documents; (4) the exact map delineating maintenance
responsibilities; (5) the lateness in the season to notify potentially affected property
owners about winter maintenance responsibilities (due partly to the other considerations
above); and (6) the financial considerations and liabilities that may be involved.
6s and 6t. Reports on Elm Creek Cluster Planning and Livable Communities Act.
The recommendation to "accept" these reports should be changed to "acknowledge and
receive" the reports. There has been some ambiguity about whether or not we are
actually approving anything with these items. We are not yet ready and did not intend
to ask for approval for any new policies on this subject at this meeting.
6 ii. Courtyards of French Creek. This item should be withdrawn from the agenda
for this meeting at the request of the applicant.
Additional Recommendation on Regular Agenda:
7a. Liquor Law Violation Hearing. It is recommended that the hearing be opened
and continued to November 21, 1995 rather than November 14, 1995. This should
help even out the November agendas. The license holders have stated that they could
attend either November meeting.
Other Notes Not Necessarily Changing Recommended Actions:
6c. Canvassing Meeting. One council member (Carole Helliwell) cannot attend at 5
p.m. on Wednesday, November 8th. If anyone else cannot come, we should pull this
item to be sure we have four who can attend. This is a legally required meeting.
6g. Noise ordinance -loading docks. An outline of an ordinance is contained in the
packet. The final ordinance will likely change in some important respects. However,
the idea of asking the City Attorney to assist with an ordinance on this general subject
is still recommended.