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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-16-1995NOVEMBER 16, 1995 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .... 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER: NOVEMBER 21 7:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 27 7:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 29 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers (Housing, Open Space, and Recreation Issues) TRUTH IN TAXATION BUDGET HEARING City Council Chambers 2. HRA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers. 3. THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23-24. City offices closed. 4. PLANNING COMIVIISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers. 5. TWINWEST NOVEMBER EVENTS. Attached are notifications of 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) a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/ Industrial/Public and Use Types. (I- la). b. Minutes - Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, November 9, 1995. (I -lb) 2. NEWS ARTICLES. RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC a. Notice from the Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board that funding will be available for a pedestrian/bicycle bridge along County Road 9, crossing I-494. (I - 2a) b. 1994-1995 Teens Alone Program Report. (I -2b) c. League of Minnesota Cities November 10 Cities Bulletin. (I -2c) d. Hennepin County Bicycle Transportation Plan Open Housing Meetings. (I -2d) 3. CITIZEN COIVIIVIUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Bruce D. Malkerson concerning development plans for Downtown Plymouth. (I -3a) b. Letter from Minnesota DNR inviting Plymouth to participate in the Luce Line small group stakeholder meeting. (I -3b) c. Letter from Fred Moore responding to petition received from residents requesting a stop sign at Peony Lane and 19th Avenue. (I -3c) d. Letter from Fred Moore to Althea Blommel responding to rear yard drainage concerns. (I -3d) e. A status report on all correspondence is also attached. 4. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter to Eric Blank from Plymouth residents complimenting recreation staff. (I -4a) b. Customer Comment Card from John Gammell, 941 Zanzibar Lane, complimenting assistance received from City Clerk Laurie Ahrens. (I -4b) Dwight Johnson City Manager PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1995 7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers I. Open Space Negotiations (15 minutes) II. Discuss Recreational Sports Facilities Report M. Discuss Draft Housing Goals Agreement (1 hour) . 0 rr 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 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, Men it comes to talking long distance, more and more businesses are talking with MCI. PLAY AND LEARN SOFTWARE. MINNETONKA --- Thursday, November 16 Play And Learn Software, 12949 Ridgedale Drive, (Located in the Ridge Square South Mall) Play And Learn Software has the largest selection of educational and non-violent entertainment computer software in the State. New to PALS is our Internet Connection, stop by and take a ride on the Information Superhighway. m�- PLYMOUTH --- Tuesday, November 21 Polaris Telcom and MEANS, 10300 Sixth Avenue North, (From Hwy 169 po ' west on Hwy 55 to Revere Lane. Take right to stop light ,ltd go left; lust `�� S 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 man ufactitring and job shop industries. Come join us for coffee -- you won't want to miss the view! u Edward D. Jones & Co' HOPKINS --- Wednesday, November 29 Edward D. Jones & Co., 906 Ivlainstreet, (Next to clock tower) Member of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. and Securities Investor Protection Corp. Serving individual investors since 1871. It'1— fir. ��... t,• , e � Jia METRO MEETIN A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing n trees, and three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meering 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 9, 1995 WEEK OF: November 13 - November 17, 1995 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Community Development Committee - Monday, Nov. 13, noon, Room IA. The committee will consider. Financial Services Cluster of the Twin Cities; Blueprint Handbook progress report; Livable Communities update; and other business. Special Meeting/Transportation Committee - Monday, Nov. 13, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: 1996 Transit Operations budget update; Transit Redesign update; update on Livable Communities criteria element of the ISTEA solicitation package; and other business. Environment Committee - Tuesday, Nov. 14, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider. the city of Minnetonka water supply plan; village of St. Anthony water supply plan; Twin Cities Water Quality Initiative Special Project grant amendment; purchase of an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer and peripheral equipment; Seneca Plant polymer contract award; authorization to solicit bids for N -Vico soil land application services; quarterly environmental compliance report; quarterly Wastewater Services report; and other business. Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider introduction of new member, Kristen Applegate, assistance commissioner, MPCA; report on Local Housing Incentives meetings; MnMOT major construction work priorities 1999-2005; overview of corridor studies; and other business. (TENTATIVE) Providers Advisory Committee - Thursday, Nov. 16,10:30 am., Room IA. Special Meeting/Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m., Chambers. The council will consider: Twin Cities Water Quality Initiative Special Project amendment; resolution designating meeting days for Community Development Comunittee; purchase of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer; Seneca Plant polymer contract award; authorization to solicit bids for N-Viro land application services; and other business. Special Meeting: Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m. (or immediately following the first special Metropolitan Council meeting at 4 p.m.), Room 2A, to discuss attorney-client privileged matters regarding pending litigation. This meeting may be closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 471.705, subdivision ld(e). .11 fil - 4 Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Nov. 16, immediately following the second special Council meeting, Room IA. The committee will discuss development scenarios. TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 20 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 1995 Transportation Committee - Monday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m., Chambers. Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m., Room IA. Executive Committee - Wednesday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m., Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St., Minneapolis. Thanksgiving Holiday - Thursday & Friday, Nov. 23 and Nov. 24. Council offices are closed. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 291-6447, (TDD 291-0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION Joint Meeting of the Capital Improvements and Finance Committees - Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m., commission conference room. The committees will consider: approval of plans and specifications for 1996 Twins Curtain; plaza update; sound system update; amend 1995 and 1996 repair and replacement budgets; Bloomington land sale update; and other business. Intergovernmental Relations Committee - Tuesday, Nov. 14, 10 am., commission conference room. The committee will consider. city's proposal for expanding the convention center, legislative consultants issues; task force issues; and other business. Commission Meeting - Wednesday, Nov. 15, 9:30 am. commission conference room. The commission will consider: approval of plans and specifications for 1996 Twins Curtain; approve changes to 1995 and 1996 repair and replacement budgets; 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. ® OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 1995 October 1 2 3 4 S M T W TF S 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS City Center Counter Open for 1 2 3 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 COMMISSION -Pub. Safety TrainlugRoom Absentee Voting - 1- 3 p.m. IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 6 7 8 9 11 City Center Counter Open to 7 p.m. -Absentee i�oting 7:00 PM PRAC - Council Chambers CITY ELECTION - Polls open 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 PM ELECTION CANVAS MEETING 8:00 p.m. iiii 12 13 14 15 1617 18 7:00 PM HRA - Council Chambers 7:00 PM SUB -COMM. ON =WN— TOWN PLYMOUTH, Counnl Chamber 5:30 PM SPECIAL. CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING: City Mgr Annual Evaluation, Pub. Safety Trng Rm 7:00 PM PACT - 7:00 PM Cbcj , 141)L1 WG s 7:00 PM ENV. QUALITY COMM. - Pub. Safety Trug Rue 19 20 21 22 25 Thanksgiving - City Offices Thanksgiving Holiday - City Closed Center Offices Closed 30 PM,CUiJNCIL1°+ i Ttl1(,-��1 � _ 26 27 28 29 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUN- CIL MEETING: Housing, Open Space & Recreation Issues, Council Chambers 7:00 PM Truth in Taxation Budget Hearing - Council Chambers December S M T W T F S 1 2 10 1i l5 13 17 1s 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:00 PM PLANNING CO- MMISSION - Bass Lake Conf. Rin, Lower Level revised 11/15/95 ® OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS December 1995 Sunday Mon day Tuesday 3 4 5 7:00 PM CHARTER 701K PM COLI CH;14tE•'a COMMISSION- AETINfwo�nicd� $ e Annual Mtg, PublicG7wmbetp� �,$i Safety Training Rm. Wednesday 6 7:00 PM (If Needed) Truth in Taxation - Hearing Cont'd - Council Chbet s Thursday 7 Friday 1 Saturday 2 8 9 7:30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Pub. Safety TrainingRoom 10 11 12 7:00 PM ENV. QUALITY COMM. - Pub. Safety Trag Rm 13 14 15 16 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMIS- SION- Council Chambers 7:00 PM PRAC - Council Chambers 17 18 19 34o PM COUNCIL , C1 Cw`deN-CII°a!beeri 20 21 22 23 7:00 PMPACT - �� 7:00 PM HRA - Council Chambers 24 2 1 Christmas - City Offices Closed 7s 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMIS SION- Council Chambers 7:00 PM BOARD OF ZONING - Council Chambers revised 11/14/95 0—m, r_ /a - DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1995 TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG;�ATA CONTROL/INSPECTION CLERK SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES NOVEMBER 9, 1995 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 1995 Permit #69050 was issued to Independent School District No. 284 for a new high school at 4955 Peony Lane North, valuation $13,000,000.00. Permit #69724 was issued to Eden Trace Corp. for a new industrial building (Twincorp Master Distribution) at 2305 Polaris Lane North, valuation $922,075.00. Permit #69863 was issued to Caliber Development for a new industrial building at 5480 Nathan Lane North, valuation $1,750,000.00. PERMITLIST LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED PAGE 4 11/16/95 AGING DAYS j FROM 11/09/95 TO 11/15/95-- le -i". 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 118 22 11 0097 NEISEN CONSTR INC 1030 XENE LA N 3161 TEAR OFF REROOF 32 118 22 11 0115 NEISEN CONSTR INC 1075 WESTON LA N 3161 32 118 22 11 0114 NEISEN CONSTR.INC 1071 WESTON LA N 3161 REPAIR 11/14/95 70321 LOT BLK SFA BUILDING 32 1 CIMARRON PONDS 2ND $2,000.00 $46.00 REPAIR LOT BLK SFA 50 1 CIMARRON PONDS 2ND $2,000 11/14/95 70322 BUILDING 00 $46.00 REPAIR 11/14/95 70323 LOT BLK SFA BUILDING 49 1 CIMARRON PONDS 2ND $2,000.00 $46.00 07 118 22 13 0001 NEW CONST 11/13/95 69050 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO LOT BLK PUBLIC BUILDING 4955 PEONY LA N LLS07QQ130001 3.161 $13,000,000.00 $698,690.17 PLANS ATTACHED - WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL - SHELL ONLY 03 118 22 31 0018 SHERMER HOMES INC 5715 ANNAPOLIS LA N 00009401 NEW SFD CONST, PLANS ATTACHED, 28 118 22 24 0012 EDEN TRACE CORP 2305 POLARIS LA N NEW CONST 11/14/95 69555 LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 2 2 CAMELOT OVERLOOK $144,166.00 $3,237.13 1 GAS FP, UNFIN NEW CONST 11/15/95 69724 LOT BLK COMMERCIAL BUILDING PARKERS LK CORP CTR 4TH A $992,075.00 $17,551.56 PLANS ATTACHED FOR TWINCORP MASTER DISTRIBUTION PERMITLIST LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED PAGE 5 11/16/95 AGING DAYS FROM 11/09/95 TO 11/15/95-- /a, 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01 118 22 44 0026 NEW CONST 11/09/95 69863 CALIBER DEVELOPMENT LOT BLK INDUSTRIAL BUILDING 5480 NATHAN LA N 1 1 NATHAN 54 CTR $1,750,000.00 $58,570.17 PLANS ATT. SHELL PERMIT/BASS LK BUS CTR. SPECIAL 09 118 22 41 0067 NEW CONST 11/13/95 69948 HALLEN HOMES LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 14500 48TH PL N 2 3 FERNBROOK WOODS 2ND 0001503 $154,600.00 $3,300.10 NEW SFD CONST, PLANS ATTACHED, 1 GAS FP, 4 SEASON 11 118 22 44 0052 ADDITION 11/15/95 69958 POWERS CONST LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 4585 BALSAM LA N 2 3 DEERWOOD EST PLAT 4 0001939 $30,000.00 $484.42 22 X 26 BDRM, OFFICE, FULL BATH ADDITION OVER 26 118 22 43 0018 ADDITION 11/13/95 70004 RANDAL REDING LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 1495 EVERGREEN LA N 7 2 ELMHURST GATEWAY 0001939 $2,500.00 $90.35 12 X 24 DETACHED GARAGE ADDITION TO EXISTING 19 118 22 11 0064 LUNDGREN BROS CONST 3470 OLIVE LA N 0001413 NEW SFD CONST, PLANS ATTACHED, 01 118 22 13 0005 OAKWOOD BLDRS INC 5905 NATHAN LA N NEW CONST 11/13/95 70010 LOT BLK SFD BUILDING 1 2 HEATHER RUN 4TH $155,000.00 $3,300.30 UNFIN BSMT, 1 FP ALTERATION 11/09/95 70015 LOT BLK COMMERCIAL BUILDING LLS01QQ130005 $31,192.00 $506.47 PLANS ATTACHED 1ST FLOOR BRAIDER TENANT FINISH Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting November 9, 1995 Page 37 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Priebe, and Willegalle; staff Anderson, Blank and Pederson, City Manager Johnson Absent: Commissioners Bildsoe, Johnson and Wahl 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the November meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES . A motion was made by Commissioner Priebe and seconded by Commissioner Fiemann to approve the minutes of the October meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. SLaff. Nancy Anderson, the Volunteer Coordinator for the City, was in attendance at the meeting. She explained how volunteers are used by the Park and Recreation Department and other departments in the City. She stated that volunteers in the Recreation Department contributed hours in 1995 equivalent to a half-time person working a full year. They worked as assistants with our summer playground program, the puppet wagon, day camp, as aides for pre- school events, summer softball/baseball programs, equipment check-in, and for youngsters with special needs. They helped with events such as the Fire and Ice Festival, the Art Fair, the History Fest, the Goblin Walk, and Old Fashioned Christmas. They also assisted with park and recreation mailings, swimming registration, newsletter editor for the senior program, clerical aide for the senior coordinator, drama coach for the senior Story Time Theater,'- as interpretors, and in other miscellaneous areas. A total of 5,000+ volunteer hours were given this past year in various departments throughout the City of Plymouth. c. Others. A number of Wayzata High School seniors were in attendance at the meeting to observe government in action. PRAC Minutes/November 1995 Page 38 -r- /Z 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Council approved the cost estimate for the facilities outlined in the Recreational Sports Facility Report as recommended by PRAC. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Private swimming pool ups. Director Blank indicated that there are three agencies in addition to the City that are interested in a joint effort to build a swimming pool in Plymouth. Staff will continue to work on this project and keep PRAC informed of the progress. b. West Medicine Lake Park update. Work: has begun on the road project. A problem was encountered when the contractor attempted to dig the sewer. A homeowner on 18th and Forestview was concerned about some large trees on his property that appeared to be in the way of where the sewer was going to be dug. The job was delayed until staff could survey the situation. Everything eventually turned out fine, the sewer was dug, without any damage to any of the trees. The road surcharge is being placed now and it may be ready for use by next July. Director Blank says the project is about four months behind schedule. The City is still waiting for a permit from the Corps of Engineers, but he is confident that it will be sent in the near future. c. Openspaces u ate. Three of the sites have been purchased. An offer has been made on the fourth site, but because it has three owners, negotiations are complicated. Director Blank is confident that an agreement fair to all parties will eventually be reached. d. Playfield/high school update. The current CEP shows $1.5 million for development of the playfield, which includes base earthwork (contract already awarded); irrigation on four softball fields and five soccer fields; softball backstop, benches, fencing, lighting and building; asphalt walkways; soccer goals; trash receptacles; bike racks; scoreboards; signage; sod; and miscellaneous contractor fees. The 1996-2000 CIP shows an additional $100,000 allocated in 1997 for additional playfield development, which could be used to cover soccer field fencing, an asphalt trail, and a children's playground. Director Blank commented further on requests made by the Girls Fastpitch Softball Association and his feeling that most of these requests can be met. The requests include: a 25 foot depth for the backstop, bull pens, batting cubicles and cage, electricity at mounds for ball machines, foul ball netting over the backstop, 8 foot fences to protect spectators along 1st and 3rd baselines, fenced dug outs, permanent storage at the fields, scoreboards, etc. Director Blank said PRAC Minutes/November 1995 Page 39 _ '- ! that the Coke and Pepsi companies may donate the scoreboards, not only for the girls fast pitch field, but for all the fields at the playfield. e. Study of sports facilities - adopt report. A RECOMMENDATION WAS MADE BY CHAIR ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FIEMANN TO ADOPT THE RECREATIONAL SPORTS FACILITY REPORT AND FORWARD IT TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE RECOMMENDATION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. f. 1996-2000 CIP. Director Blank reviewed the capital improvements program and explained that the Bass Lake shelter building may need to be air conditioned next summer. We offer a number of programs there in the summer, and there were many complaints last year about how uncomfortable it was in the building. He also stated that the City may have to build a pedestrian bridge across the railroad tracks for access to Cardinal Ridge neighborhood park. There was some discussion then about residents' request for a tennis court in Turtle Lake Park. Commissioners feel that there is a need for tennis courts north of Highway 55, but they aren't sure if a neighborhood park is the appropriate location. It has been the City's policy in the past to build tennis courts only in community playfields. Tennis courts have been in the overall concept plan. for Plymouth Creek Park for many years, and have even been in past CIF's, but for more pressing needs, have been eliminated, so the money could be used elsewhere. Director Blank then explained how the CIP is approved. He stated that the parks component is just one part of the overall CIP and once it is approved by PRAC, it goes to the Planning Commission, along with the other parts, such as streets, sewer, government buildings, etc. The Planning Commission then holds a public hearing, after which the CIP is adopted by the Planning Commission and forwarded to the City Council. The City Council then adopts the overall CIP at the same time that they adopt the operating budget for the next year. At this point, PRAC then re-examines each item in the parks component and decides if they do, in fact, want to implement it. Director Blank explained that this version of the 1996-2000 CIP does not include a pool or ice rink, and he anticipates that the Council may give direction to PRAC to add those items before final approval. g. Senior citizen needs analysis update. The first meeting of the senior citizen subcommittee is set for Tuesday, November 14, at 2 p.m. Director Blank believes that a report may be available by the end of the year. PRAC Minutes/November 1995 Page 40 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss golf course ideas. The most desirable golf course in Plymouth is currently under pressure by developers, but the owners insist they are not going to sell. Commissioners asked if there was any property in northwest Plymouth that could be purchased and developed into a course cheaper than buying Hollydale. City Manager Johnson was in attendance at the meeting and stated that the Planning Department will be planning northwest Plymouth in the next six months and that the Parks Department should be on the lookout for available land for a possible golf course. It was also suggested that perhaps a study could be done in 1996 to determine the community's feelings about a City owned golf course. Director Blank explained that this item will be on all future PRAC agendas until a course of action is determined. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION None. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION The facilities tour scheduled for November 18 has been postponed until after the Council work session on November 27. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD November 2, 1995 The Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: We have been notified that the Region's 1996-98 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) was approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation on October 19, 1995. Federal funds can now be obligated for projects that are included in the TIP. In our letter last June we indicated that the following projects your agency submitted in the regional solicitation process for federal fiscal years 1998 and 1999 for the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) had been approved by the Transportation Advisory Board. These projects are included in the TIP and are listed below: Proiect Description Year I494/County Road 9 Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge 1999 In order to receive these federal funds, you will be required to obligate the entire amount by the sunset date. The sunset date for projects scheduled for construction in 1998 is December 31, 1999 and for projects scheduled for construction in 1999 is December 31, 2000. Project administration and necessary documentation, as required by law, needs to be completed in conjunction with the State Aid Office of Mn/DOT. Proposers should contact Robert Brown, Director, Metro Division Office of State Aid at 582-1351. In this regard, an informational meeting for all categories of projects will be held on Friday, December 1, 1995 at 1:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers. Staff from the Office of State Aid and others will be there to provide general direction and answer questions you might have on meeting federal and state project development requirements. If you have .questions, please contact Emil Brandt (229-2721), Transportation Advisory Board or Carl Ohre. (22ci-2 l y); Metropolitan- Council. - Sincerely, Robert D. Owens, Chair Transportation Advisory Board Attachment cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works EE" �1 T NS ALONE 1001 Highway 7 Hopkins, MN 55305 (612) 988-4086 November 8, 1995 TO: Kathy Luckert Assistant City Manager City of Plymouth FROM: Kerrie Blevins Coordinator Enclosed please find the 1994-95 TEENS ALONE Program Report. As you can see from the report, TEENS ALONE made a tremendous impact on the western suburban communities last year --- serving over 300 homeless, runaway, and throwaway youth, those youth at -risk, and their families. I hope you will add this report to the information to our request for funding to the City of Plymouth which was submitted in July. After you require further information about TEENS ALONE. please call me at 988-4086. h 0 TEENS ALONE 1994-95 PROGRAM REPORT TEENS ALONE is a community-based, collaboration serving runaway, throwaway, and homeless youth 1994-95 marked the third year TEENS ALONE has provided services targeted at youth, ages 10-17, and their families who reside within the Eden Prairie, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Wayzata school districts. The service goals of TEENS ALONE area • prevention and early intervention into potential and actual runaway/abandonment situations • family preservation and reunification • referral and improvement of access to other counseling and supportive services • community awareness around the issues of runaway, throwaway, and homeless youth 1994--95 [41GHLIGt4TS • Expanded services to include the Eden Prairie School District • Served 305 youth and families, an increase of 33 percent over 1993-94 • Hired a third outreach counselor • Received the Minnesota Community Education Association 1994 Program Award r �-�6 PREVENTION a INTERVENTION SERVICES TEENS ALONE outreach counselors provided over 900 hours of counseling to youth and families in 1994-95. Whether a one time telephone contact or on-going face-to-face counseling, TEENS ALONE services help to stabilize the immediate crisis, and help youth and families to establish functional -behaviors, identify areas of strength, and access additional counseling and supportive services. Counseling services are designed to be accessible and non -bureaucratic to youth and families. Outreach counselors meet with youth at school or in the community to provide crisis intervention and individual counseling. Family meetings are held in the home or at the Hopkins Area Family Resource Center. In most cases, TEENS ALONE outreach counselors can respond to a request for services within 24 hours. Partnership with the Schools A unique strength of TEENS ALONE is the strong partnership with the school districts served. School retention is a critical factor in the stability of youth and families and is the central focus of the partnership. In 1994-95, over 50% of the referrals to TEENS ALONE came from school personnel. In addition to providing crisis intervention and individual counseling services, TEENS ALONE made classroom presentations to students, co -facilitated support groups in the St. Louis Park and Wayzata schools, and provided school counseling staff training. Shelter Services During 1994-95, seven youth found safe shelter in three state licensed volunteer host homes. The host homes provide temporary shelter for up to one week with the consent of the youth's parent or guardian. While placed in the host homes, youth have daily contact with outreach counselors and family meetings are conducted as appropriate. In 1994-95, 100 percent of the youth successfully returned home at the end of the placement. Collaboration with the Police P_ Other Community Agencies TEENS ALONE outreach counselors meet annually with the school liaison officers and juvenile officers of the police forces in the communities served to ensure that the police are aware of and using the services of TEENS ALONE. TEENS ALONE collaborated with the Ridgedale YMCA and the Meadowbrook Collaborative to expand services and outreach to youth in 1994-95. TEENS ALONE also works with Pyramid Counseling, Samaritan Center, and the Hopkins Area Family Resource Center. ' Community Involvement & Outreach TEENS ALONE staff and board took an active role in the community in 1994-95. Numerous presentations were made to churches, civic groups, and other service providers. TEENS ALONE was presented as a model program at the Minnesota Community Education Association annual conference. TEENS ALONE staff serve on the Wayzata area Communities in Collaboration Council Home Alone Task Force and the Hennepin County Mental Health Task Force. CCLIENT PROFILE TEENS ALONE served 305 youth and families during 1994-95. Youth served were categorzied as the following: ■ Runaway 36.0% © Homeless 1.7% ® Throwaway 6.7% Living on their own 6.7% ❑ Potential Runaway 39.3% ® Potential Homeless 9.6% TEENS ALONE youth clients were overwhelming female -- 66% during 1994-95. 81% of clients served were white, with African American youth (10%) representing the largest population served from the communities of color. Over half of youth served came from two parent families -- either intact or blended, with one third of youth coming from single parent families. 13% of youth were living on their own. Youth and families seek the services of TEENS ALONE for a variety of reasons. Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse were all identified as presenting problems by youth. Parental and youth chemical abuse also affected a number of those served. Involvement with the law and violent behaviors are common problems identified, as well as grief/loss issues and suicidal feelings. More often youth and families turn to TEENS ALONE because "common" problems of adolescence intensify, thus creating a negative impact for the youth at home, at school, in the community, or with their friends. Most Common Problems for Youth in 199495 Problems with Parents Problems for Youth Problems with School Poor Communication 46% Peer Relationships 39% Failing Grades 39% Parent Disapproval of Peer 39% Authority Issues 26% Truancy 36% High Parental Expectations 39% Poor Self -Image 23% Suspended/Expelled 9% J League of Minnesota Cities - 1: a Cities &jwe Number 34 November 10, 1995 Policy Adoption Meeting approaches Andrea Atherton If 1995 League of Minnesota Cities Policy Adoption Meeting could be summarized with a symbol, either a dollar sign or a question mark would be on the door at the meeting. The meeting will focus on imminent changes in the federal budget, potential changes in the property tax system, and what cities can expect from each. The Meeting is set for November 17 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Minnetonka. If you haven't regis- tered yet, complete the registration form on page 5 and fax it to the League office at (612) 281-1299. The first session of the day will be devoted to an update on the Federal budget by members of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation. Representa- tives Bill Luther, Jim Ramstad, and Bruce Vento will be on hand to provide the latest developments in Washington, and offer their views on how Minne- sota cities will be affected by federal budget cuts. We will be sure to leave time at the end of each presentation for questions of the Congressmen. Later in the morning, the discus- sion will turn to the myriad of property tax reform ideas being discussed by interested groups across the state. The 1996 Minnesota Legislature is certain to consider one or many of the reform proposals. Dan Salamone of the Minnesota Taxpayers' Association and Bill Blazer of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will present the business community's initiatives on the tax reform front. The state viewpoint will come during lunch as State Senator Gene Merriam will offer his insights on the state's current budget situation. As Chairman of Senate Finance Commit- tee, Merriam provide the state view on how federal budget cuts will mean for the state budget, and what it might mean for cities. The afternoon will be dedicated to the 1996 legislative policies for the League of Minnesota Cities. This is the opportunity for the full League Policy Adoption Meeting Agenda 8:45 to 9:15 Welcome & Introductions 9:15 to 10:30 What does the Congressional budget mean for Minnesota cities? Congressmen Jim Ramstad, Bill Luther and Bruce Vento 10:30 to 10:45 Break 10:45 to 12:00 Tax Reform Initiatives Gary Carlson, LMC Director of Intergovernmental Relations Bill Blazar, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Dan Salomone, Minnesota Taxpayers' Association 12:00 to 1:30 Lunch The State budget situation State Senator Gene Merriam 1:30 to 4:00 Policy Adoption meeting membership to consider, discuss and vote on the proposed policies that will direct the'League's 1996 legislative effort. Each city has received a copy of the policies, as developed by the four policy committees. If you need another copy, or if you have questions, contact the League. This year, in addition to the proposed policies that have already been distributed, at least two additional policies are expected to be offered at the meeting. One will deal with balancing the federal budget, and the other with reimbursement for prosecu- tion costs. HE 7The League sends the C/Ues- Bullet/n to the mayor adtothe' adminlstrator or'clerk.l3e sure to,�� K+$N ' route it to your councl(mem Nr 41 and department'�ieads.�:' F µ r 1M 4 1;.� Contents Policy Adoption Meeting approaches ........................................ 1 Cities need to respond to recommendations on government information access ......................................... 3 Business groups initiate tax changes ......................................... 4 4MFund update......................................................................... 4 MTA booklet won't be published .............................................. 4 1995 Policy Adoption Meeting registration ............................... 5 LMCIT and Berkley Risk Services share office space in new League building ................................................ 6 Cooperative Development Initiatives seeks applicants by December 31, 1995 .......................................... 6 New phone numbers for League, Berkley staff ......................... 7 Training/conferences................................................................. 9 Municipalads.......................................................................... 10 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. Executive Director Editors Typesetting and design Jim Miller Tim Busse Gayle Brodt Erica Norris Associate Executive Director Circulation Sharon Klumpp Laurie Brown League of Minnesota Cities, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103 Phone: (612) 281-1200; (800) 925-1122; Fax: (612) 281-1299; TDD: (612) 281-1290. I--a.� Board of Directors 1995-96 PRESIDENT Karen Anderson Mayor Minnetonka FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Frank Salemo Mayor Ely SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Samantha Orduno City Administrator Mounds View DIRECTORS Joe Biemat Councilmember Minneapolis Chuck Canfield Councilmember Rochester Robert J. Demuth Mayor Worthington 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 Tiemey Mayor Plymouth EX OFFICIO Chuck Winkelman LMC Past President Mayor St. Cloud Joan Campbell AMM President Councilmember Minneapolis 40 Printed on recycled paper Page 2 IMC Cities Bulletin Cities need to respond to recommendations on government information access Ann Higgins The Government Information Access Council (GIAC) is developing recommendations on public access to government for the 1996 state Legisla- ture. The GIAC is accepting public comment on the key topics of the draft proposals and some of the working group recommendations are of special importance to local government. The draft language is now available on the Internet (GIAC@STATE.MN.US), from the GIAC office or from the League. GIAC will consider final working group recommendations on December 18, so interested city officials should submit their comments as soon as possible. The draft recommendations on citizen access to government informa- tion fall under a number of major topics, including: • The right in a democracy to access government information; • The responsive provision of information as an essential government function; • Free public access to government information; The dissemination of and elec- tronic access to information as fundamental to democracy and economic well-being; • The support at all levels of government for compliance with and enforcement of the Data Practices Act. The Information Access Principles Working Group has not yet reached consensus on the use of government information. The draft language being considered could bar state and local government from copyrighting publications or other materials pro- duced with tax dollars. The League is working with GIAC and representa- tives of state and local government associations to address circumstances where enhancements of public infor- mation could permit units of govern- ment to charge for unique compilations November 10, 1995 of information. The working group also wants to subject cities and other units of government to a state -level review process prior to exercising copyright authority, and would require govern- ments to demonstrate a compelling need to copyright information and make all possible efforts to ensure that copyrighted items remain in the public domain. There is interest in developing criteria for copyrighting certain information to protect the integrity and attribution of the author, and to protect a public/private contractual partnership that creates intellectual property. Draft recommendations of the Information Access Working Principles Working Group cover the following matters: • Access to government information (defined as "all data collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated by any state agency, political subdivision, or statewide system regardless of its physical form, storage media or conditions of use") should include "the equal and timely right to free inspec- tion," as well as the right to receive copies, access and use of all forms of government information "for any legal purpose." • All government data should continue to be viewed as publicly accessible unless the Data Prac- tices Act classifies it as non-public. Government should integrate providing access to information into the funding of its operations and use public funding to create, disseminate and provide access in a manner comparable to the public funding of other essential govern- ment functions. • Intergovernmental coordination is essential to create and preserve information to make it possible for convenient and cost-effective public access. Government should train person- nel and provide assistance for citizens, as well as support education, development and application of "information locator tools." Inspection of public data "in all media" should be available free of charge. Charges for copies of information should not exceed "marginal costs" for reproduction and should exclude personnel and overhead costs. "Recovering development costs or [generating] revenue from information created or collected with public funds should not occur without specific statutory authorization." Dissemination and electronic access to government information must make it possible for all residents to have access regardless of geographic location, disability or socio-economic status. State- wide electronic access to govern- ment information and services through the use of multiple technologies and access points is essential. The public, private and nonprofit sectors must also be encouraged to provide diverse information sources for the public to access government information c�. resources. Government must support mea- sures that uphold and carry out the need to protect non-public infor- mation and the right to privacy. • All levels of government must support compliance and enforce- ment of the Data Practices Act and develop and implement enforce- ment mechanisms that are alterna- tives to litigation. Public comments about working group draft recommendations may be submitted via e-mail to GIAC@state. mn.us. The fax number for GIAC is (612) 296-5800. If you provide comments to GIAC, please send a copy to Ann Higgins, at the League office. If you have questions, call Ann at (612) 281-1257. K1 Page 3 Business groups initiate tax changes Gary Carlson The League of Minnesota Cities has learned that several business organizations are advocating.for a property tax change that would require that all levy increases be applied to the market value of a property. In a letter dated October 24, 1995, Dave Olson, the president of the Minnesota Cham- ber of Commerce, outlined a series of meetings to be held throughout the state to discuss the issue of property taxes and their impact on Minnesota businesses. The letter states that the Minnesota Chamber's highest priority is to achieve lower property taxes for all taxpayers. According to Olson, the policy of applying property tax levy increases to market value would slow or stop future property tax increases. Olson further states that this provision would help eliminate property tax increases except for the most critical needs. The proposed policy would shift the relative burden of property tax increases off of business property and onto owners of residential/homestead and farm property. Such a policy would further complicate the already confus- ing Minnesota property tax structure. Under current law, all new voter - approved levies for cities and counties must be applied to each parcel's market value rather than to its tax capacity. In addition, any new school referenda levies must be applied to referenda 4M Fund update An investment alternative sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities What Is the 4M Fund? The 4M Fund is a short-term money market fund specifically designed to address the comprehensive cash management needs of Minnesota cities and their instrumentalities. Backed by the objectives of providing safety, liquidity and a competitive yield, the Fund is comprised of the highest quality, short-term investments allowable under Minnesota Statutes 475.66.The short-term nature of the Fund serves to minimize the effect of changes in interest rates.The Fund is managed and serviced by Insight Investment Management and MBIA -Municipal Investors Service Corporation.A fixed rate program administered by Dain Bosworth Incorporated is available to 4M Fund participants, offering such alternatives as certificates of deposit, U.S. Treasury and agency securities and commercial paper. Market update—October 23 through November 3,1995 The shape of the yield curve for money market instruments continues to be flat with agency discount notes at approximately 5.625 percent, and commercial paper at approximately 5.70 percent CD yield. January yields have become tiered week by week with the most attractive levels being offered in the first week of the month. The relatively light supply of issuance in the second half of December has put pressure on yields in that period. Additionally, as investors ponder the economic forecasts and the next Fed Funds rate adjustment, there remains strong interest in extending investments into the nine to 12 month maturity range. While there is no yield incentive to extend, these trades are defensive in light of the uncertainty of sustaining the curve at present levels. Daily Rates— October 23 through November 3, 1995 'Interest rates are net of all applicable fees. Daily interest compounding, free checking, Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment systems and investment educational opportunities are among the services offered by the Fund. For more information, please call Stefanie Adams of Insight Investment Management at (800) 333-0813 or (612) 371-7275. Page 4 _�C! O ` L"' market value. These distinct definitions of tax base add hopeless complexities to Minnesota's property taxation system. At the League's upcoming policy adoption meeting, member cities will consider a policy that would simplify the property tax system by using a single definition of tax base for all property tax levies. The business community's effort is being organized by a property tax reform coalition that includes the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Retail Merchants Associa- tion, the Minnesota Grocers Associa- tion, the Minnesota Builders Associa- tion, the Minnesota Restaurant Asso- ciation, The Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Association of Realtors, the Minnesota Multi -Housing Association, the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association, the St. Paul Area Chamber of Com- merce, the Minnesota Business Partnership and the Minnesota Taxpay- ers Association. If you would like further informa- tion about these meetings, please contact Gary Carlson at the League of Minnesota Cities, (612) 281-1255, or the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce at (612) 292-4687. E MTA booklet won't be published The Minnesota Taxpayers Associa- tion will not publish its annual property tax booklet for the 1996 truth -in - taxation process. According to the Association's Executive Director Dan Salomone, the 1995 Legislature's changes to the property tax system do not warrant an entirely new publica- tion. As a result, the League of Minne- sota Cities will not purchase and distribute copies of the booklet this fall. Last year's edition will be available from the Minnesota Taxpayers Associa- tion. Cities may receive a copy of last year's booklet by calling (612) 224- 7477. RE LMC Cities Bulletin C Interest Average Maturity Interest Average Maturity Date Rate' of Portfolio Date Rate' of Portfolio 10/23 5.36% 26 days 10/30 5.34% 22 days 10/24 5.43% 22 days 10/31 5.37% 18 days 10/25 5.37% 26 days 11/01 5.40% 18 days 10126 5.35% 26 days 11/02 5.39% 18 days 10/27 5.36% 22 days 1 11/03 5.35% 22 days 'Interest rates are net of all applicable fees. Daily interest compounding, free checking, Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment systems and investment educational opportunities are among the services offered by the Fund. For more information, please call Stefanie Adams of Insight Investment Management at (800) 333-0813 or (612) 371-7275. Page 4 _�C! O ` L"' market value. These distinct definitions of tax base add hopeless complexities to Minnesota's property taxation system. At the League's upcoming policy adoption meeting, member cities will consider a policy that would simplify the property tax system by using a single definition of tax base for all property tax levies. The business community's effort is being organized by a property tax reform coalition that includes the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Retail Merchants Associa- tion, the Minnesota Grocers Associa- tion, the Minnesota Builders Associa- tion, the Minnesota Restaurant Asso- ciation, The Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Association of Realtors, the Minnesota Multi -Housing Association, the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association, the St. Paul Area Chamber of Com- merce, the Minnesota Business Partnership and the Minnesota Taxpay- ers Association. If you would like further informa- tion about these meetings, please contact Gary Carlson at the League of Minnesota Cities, (612) 281-1255, or the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce at (612) 292-4687. E MTA booklet won't be published The Minnesota Taxpayers Associa- tion will not publish its annual property tax booklet for the 1996 truth -in - taxation process. According to the Association's Executive Director Dan Salomone, the 1995 Legislature's changes to the property tax system do not warrant an entirely new publica- tion. As a result, the League of Minne- sota Cities will not purchase and distribute copies of the booklet this fall. Last year's edition will be available from the Minnesota Taxpayers Associa- tion. Cities may receive a copy of last year's booklet by calling (612) 224- 7477. RE LMC Cities Bulletin C Leactue of Minnesota Cities -'r 1995 Policy Adoption Meeting Friday, November 17, 1995 Ramada Plaza Hotel Minnetonka ------------------------------------- Registration form LMC 1995 Policy Adoption Meeting ICity I Contact person Telephone number Name ITitle (Address I I City State Zip Registration per person: $25 Make checks payable and mail to: League of Minnesota Cities Policy Adoption Meeting 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103 Feel free to duplicate for multiple registrations L----------------------------- ---------------------------- Housing form LMC 1995 Policy Adoption Meeting Name I Please specify: I _ $60 + tax single or double Representing Address I will arrive after 4:00 p.m. Please guarantee the reservation with I I I City (Credit card) Number and expiration date Phone:(_ State Zip I Mail to Ramada Plaza Hotel C:= '12201 Ridgedale Drive I Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year Minnetonka, MN 55343(612) 593-0000 I Arrival Arrival time Departure Check in time 3:00 p.m. Check out time 12:00 noon Exit off 1394 on Ridgedale Drive One Mile East of 1494 and 1.394 Feel free to duplicate for multiple registrations -------------------------------------- November 10, 1995 Page 5 C_ LMCIT and Berkley Risk Services share office space in new League building Tom Grundhoefer The League of Minnesota Cities (LMCIT) and Berkley Risk Services now share office space in the new League building located at the corner of University Avenue and Rice Street in St. Paul. The combined office location enhances member service and im- proves communication among mem- bers and staff working on LMCIT operations. All of LMCIT's property/casualty services will be performed at the new St. Paul location as of October 30. These services include the following Berkley functions that previously were performed at Berkley's Minneapolis office: • Claim Administration (including claims and loss reporting) • Underwriting • Policy Issuance • Loss Control (existing direct dial numbers for Berkley Loss Control personnel remain valid) Unaffected by the move, are the workers compensation administrative functions which will continue to be performed by Berkley administrators. Members will continue to receive invoices from Berkley's Minneapolis office and all payments should be sent to that address. For questions on the LMCIT property/casualty program, please use the following address and phone numbers to contact both LMCIT and Berkley Risk Services staff members: Address: 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55104-2044 Telephone: (612)281-1200 (800)925-1122 Fax: (612) 281-1298 For direct -dial telephone numbers, please see article on page 7. RE Cooperative Development Initiative seeks applicants by December 31, 1995 The Cooperative Development Initiative (CDI) is a W.K. Kellogg Foundation funded project at the University of Wisconsin -River Falls Rural Development Institute. Through an annual application process, two projects (one in Wisconsin and one in Minnesota) will be selected by an advisory committee made up of members and employees of coopera- tives and CDI personnel. The selected projects will receive: • Training specifically targeted to the needs of the individual cooperative project; • Ongoing technical assistance throughout the first and second year of the collaborative effort; and • Access to a limited amount of start-up funding in the form of a no -interest loan. CDI provides training and techni- cal assistance to local communities and organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin that apply the principles of collaboration and cooperation in solving local issues. Generally, projects consist of groups from multiple communities, although innovative projects from multiple groups within a single community will be considered. Projects must focus primarily on benefiting rural residents and/or areas. Community groupings that include larger towns and cities will be consid- ered so long as the primary focus of the group is on the rural members of the group. Groups interested in applying for CDI support should send a letter of application to the Cooperative Devel- opment Initiative, University of Wisconsin -River Falls, 401 South 3rd Street, River Falls, WI 54022-5001 by December 31, 1995. For specific infor- mation regarding application guide- lines, call CDI at (715) 425-0671. Applicants are strongly encouraged to call Linda Jacobson, (715) 425-0671, or David Trechter (715) 425-3129, at CDI to discuss projects before submit- ting proposals. CDI is also willing to meet with interested groups to discuss projects prior to the application due date. ER Page 6 LMC Cities Bulletin 0 c _ New phone numbers for League, Berkley staff The most frequently used tele- phone numbers for League staff are listed below. A main research telephone number has also been created to provide members with quicker and easier access to the research depart- ment. Incoming research inquiries will now be routed to the next available researcher. General numbers League main number. (612)281-1200 League toll free number (800) 925-1122 League fax number. (612)281-1299 LMCIT fax number. (612)281-1298 Research main number, (612) 281-1220 Research fax number (612)281-1296 Staff numbers (all 612 area code) Administration Klumpp, Sharon: 281-1203 Lyon, ElmaAnn: 281-1202 Miller, Jim: 281-1205 Communications Brodt, Gayle: 215-4033 Brown, Laurie: 215-4030 Busse, Tim: 215-4031 Norris, Erica: 215-4032 Member services Addicks, Duke: 281-1221 Dovidio, Cathy: 281-1250 Lang, Darlyne: 281-1251 Sulem, Kent: 281-1245 Thelen, Tom: 281-1249 Intergovernmental relations Atherton, Andrea: 281-1258 Carlson, Gary: 281-1255 Diedrich, Mary: 281-1259 Higgins, Ann: 281-1257 Deshler, Pat: 281-1267 Jamnik, Joel: 281-1256 Gronli, Doug: 281-1279 Marx, Mickey: 281-1261 Grundhoefer, Tom: 281-1266 LMCIT Hennen,Jack: 281-1268 Legal 281-1270 Lassonde, Julie: 215-4078 Heyl, Carla: 281-1216 Longfellow, Ellen: 281-1269 Peskar, Stan 281-1215 Munson, Mike: 215-4076 Buggs, Andriel: 215-4075 Peterson, Tom: 281-1277 Finance Sager, Susan: 281-1278 DuBord, Dave: 215-4021 Tritz, Pete: 281-1265 Technology services Berkley Risk Services Gallo, Barbara: 215-4010 Delap, Paula: 215-4081 Hanson, Steve: 215-4080 LMCIT Hook, Joe: 281-1284 Beety, Pat: 281-1270 Richardson, Darin: 281-1283 Boese, Dar: 215-4077 Rossow, Mark: 281-1282 Brossart, John: 281-1271 Tarara, Lisa: 215-4082 Buggs, Andriel: 215-4075 Weisbrod, Bob 281-1285 1995 Salary and Benefit Surveys The League's 1995 salary and benefit surveys are now available. Surveys are conducted annually for cities over 2,500 and cities under 2,500 population. Results are published in two separate survey books. This year's surveys include: • Detailed salary information on 49 and 51 benchmark jobs, respectively, as well as on elected officials' pay. • Information on 17 types of benefits. • Various reports on union contracts, municipal services, average percentage increases, etc. Thank you to all of the cities that participated in this year's surveys. All participating cities received a complimentary copy of the results from their respective survey. 1995 Salary and Benefit Surveys Prices' Participant cities Nonparticipating member cities and nonmember cities Others Over 2,500 Under 2,500 $30 $20 $45 $30 $90 $60 For more information or to order, contact: League of Minnesota Cities, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103, (612) 281-1200. November 10, 1995 Page 7 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 72ND ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES & EXPOSITION NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 2, 1995 & PHOENIX, ARIZONA "Phoenix 95 ... City Connections, City Solutions and City Choices." Take a robust grassroots government and put it in a setting of climatic contrasts and enchanting splendor. Give it a name that is both familiar and full of spectacular imagery. Do that, and you are talking about Phoenix and the 1995 Congress of Cities. The Congress of Cities will showcase some of the best ideas and achievements of cities and towns across the United States. It will include a first rate exposition of products and services available to local governments. It will showcase Phoenix, a city that thrives on innovation and creativity in public service, where performance and outcomes are the measurements for processes and decision-making, and where management strategies engage and encourage enterprise and experimentation. This year's Congress of Cities is about City Connections, City Solutions and City Choices. It's about your role in the community. It's about the role of your city or town in America's future. Come to Phoenix 95. Make the connections. Survey the solutions. Consider the choices. Attend the 1995 Congress of Cities and Exposition and find out what cities and towns can do, will do and must do. •--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 YES, Please send me information on the 1995 Congress of Cities Name_ Title Address City Telephone Send this coupon to: National League of Cities Office of Conference Planning and Management 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20004 Or fax to (202)626-3043 Attn: Conference Planning State Fax ME National League of Cities Page 8 LMC Cities Bulletin 1lraining/Conferences Institute on Planning, Zoning, and Eminent Domain Southwestern Legal Foundation November 15-17—Dallas (214) 883-2383 Charting a Course for the 21st Century Society of National Association Publications November 16-17—Chicago (703) 506-3285 Communicating in Cyberspace and Cybertimes National Association of Government Communicators November 29 -December 1— Alexandria, VA (703) 519-3902 Festival, Event Management Course Minnesota Festival and Events Association December 1-2, 1995— White Bear Lake Minnesota Public Works Association January 19-20, 1996— Fall Conference March 8-9, 1995 Minnesota Public Works Association White Bear Lake November 16-17—Brooklyn Park (612) 624-4947 (612) 779-5530 Minnesota Sister Cities International Tackling Technology Conference Minnesota Association of Government Minnesota Sister City Program Communicators December 2—St. Cloud November 17—St. Paul : (612) 255-7205 (612) 297-3566 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 NLC 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— Washington, D.C. (202) 429-2960 Congress of Cities National League of Cities November 29 -December 2—Phoenix (202)626-3187 -1:, CZ G Water Utility Safety Teleconference American Water Works Association December 7—St. Paul, Austin, Brainerd, East Grand Forks, Hibbing (612)591-5407 Competition in the Local Exchange Network Strategic Research Institute December 11-12—Washington, D.C. (800) 599-4950 Winnipeg Winter Cities Exhibition '96 February 9-12—Winnipeg (204) 228-3193 Performance Benchmarking for the Water Industry Teleconference American Water Works Association March 14, 1996—St. Paul, Austin, Brainerd, East Grand Forks, Hibbing (612) 591-5407 }'o ference Spotlight The University of Minnesota Extension Service Tourism Center has designed a course geared towards both professional and volunteer festival and event managers. The course will offer participants a chance to develop and improve event and festival management and leadership skills, upgrade money management skills, produce a festival manage- ment and marketing plan, and network with other managers. The course can be completed in three two-day sessions which are scheduled for December 1 - 2, January 19 - 20, and March 8 - 9 at the Country Inn by Carlson in White Bear Lake. The deadline for register- ing is November 15 and space is limited. Call the Tourism Center at (612) 624-4947 for a program brochure or for more information. Partial scholarships are available for Minnesota Festival and Events Associa- tion (MFEA) members who are volunteer festival or event managers. Registration fee is $245 for MFEA members and $285 for non- members. November 10, 1995 Page 9 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 at (612) 2154033 (direct dial) or any member of the LMC communications team at (612) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122. Positions ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN. Mendota Heights is seeking qualified applicants for the position of administrative intern. The position reports directly to the interim city administrator and will perform administrative duties in planning and zoning, parks and recreation, recycling and special projects. Duties will include coordination of land use planning activities and staff liaison work with the Planning Commission, staff liaison work with Parks and Recreation Commission, administration and monitoring of the city's recycling program, personnel policy development and general research and management analyst assignments. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in public administration or closely related field, Master's degree or graduate course work in public administration preferred. Municipal experience in government administration is desirable, but not required. This full time position will be for a six-month appointment and will require attendance at some evening meetings. Compensation is on an hourly bass at approximately $10 to $12 per hour. To obtain an application, please call (612) 452-1850. Applications should be accompa- nied by a letter of interest and a resume and should be addressed to: Kevin Batchelder, City of Mendota Heights, 1101 Victoria Curve. Mendota Heights, MN 55118. Applications must be received by Decem- ber 1, 1995. CITY ADMINISTRATOR. North Mankato (population 11,000) is seeking a city administrator. Starting salary $55,000 to $62,000. Report to Mayor (two-year term) and four Councilmembers (four-year staggered terms). Responsible for general fund budget of $3.3 million and the supervision of 45 full-time employees in administration, public works, police, parks and recreation, and a volunteer fire department. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field and five to 10 years experience in municipal government with three to five years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in working with other govern- mental units and evidence of successful partnerships is most desirable. Send resume by December 15, 1995 to: The Brimeyer Group Executive Search, 904 Mainstreet, Suite 205, Hopkins, MN 55343. (612) 945- 0246/phone and (612) 945-0102/fax. CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Worthington (population 10,000) is seeking a city administrator. Starting salary $56,000 to $64,000. Reports to Mayor and five - member Council elected for four year terms. Responsible for $4 million general fund budget ($10 million all funds) and 80+ full-time employees in public safety, community development, administrative services, community services, airport and utilities. Work closely with general manager of utilities for wastewater, water and electric utilities with a budget of $10 million. Requirements include Bachelor's degree plus five to seven years experience in municipal government in a responsible management position. Desirable experience includes housing issues, economic development, finance, and working in a culturally diverse environment. Send resume by December 1, 1995 to: The Brimeyer Group, 904 Mainstreet, Suite 205, Hopkins, MN 55343. (612) 945-0246/phone and (612) 945-0246/fax. CITY COORDINATOR. Centerville (population 2,095), a rapidly growing community with exciting opportunities for development and growth, is seeking applications for the newly created position of city coordinator. This position reports directly to the City Council and is respon- { { C, sible for the day-to-day operations of the city. Duties include: personnel, economic development, zoning, strategic planning and other duties that the City Council assigns. Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration or related field or equivalent experience required. Starting salary is $28,000+, depending upon qualifications. To apply, send resume and cover letter to City Coordinator Search, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. Deadline for applications is noon, Decem- ber 1, 1995. CITY COORDINATOR. Lexington (population 2,200) is a fourth class city in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Lexington is a friendly, established city in Anoka County with residential and commercial development. Lexington is seeking a city coordinator to direct, manage, coordinate and evaluate adminis- trative and public works functions. The coordinator will also serve as building manager for city owned commercial property with 30,000 square feet rented to office, retail, business and government organizations. Qualifying skills include leadership, communication, public relations, fiscal, process planning and evaluation. Working knowledge of Minnesota election laws together with the ability to interpret and apply federal, state and city regulations and laws is required. Other qualifications include: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, public finance, public administration or closely -related area, and demonstrated management skills in a supervisory capacity. Previous experience in public sector is preferred. Previous commercial or building management experience desirable. Starting salary is $28,000 to $40,000 depending on qualifica- tions. Position reports to the Lexington City Council. For further information, contact the city of Lexington at (612) 784-2792. City applications, forms and resumes must be received by December 1, 1995. CITY MANAGER. Robbinsdale (population 15,000) seeks a city manager. Starting salary $65,000 to $75,000. Report to Mayor and four -member Council elected from wards to four-year terms. Also serve as executive director of EDA. Supervise 76 full-time employees in police, public works, parks and recreation, community develop- ment, finance and administration. Prepare and manage a general fund budget of $5.6 Page 10 LMC Cities Bulletin Municipal ads continued million and a $17 million all funds budget. Requires Bachelor's degree in public or business administration (or related field) and five to seven years experience in a responsible management position in either a public or private sector organization. Experience in planning and engineering functions is highly desirable. Send resume by December 8, 1995 to: James L. Brimeyer, President, The Brimeyer Group Executive Search, 904 Mainstreet, Suite 205, Hopkins, MN 55343. (6) 2) 945-0102/ phone, (612) 945-0102/fax. CHIEF OF POLICE. Grand Rapids (population 8,163) is seeking a chief of police. Competitive compensation and benefits package. The police chief is responsible for administration and effective direction of all employees, functions and operations of the police department. Ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in police science; 10 years law enforcement experience, including five years in an advance command positions; demonstrated creative problem solving; leadership experience with high degree of personal and professional integrity; strong organizational and management skills; public and interpersonal skills; and the ability to provide intelligent solutions to sensitive issues. An application and job description is available upon request at the Administration Office. No resumes will be accepted. City of Grand Rapids, 420 North Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Phone: (218) 326-7600. Application deadline is November 27, 1995. FINANCIAL ANALYST. Plymouth is seeking a financial analyst to develop cash flow projections, prepare revenue/expendi- ture projections and forecasts, do trend analysis and prepare, analyze and present complex accounting and financial material. Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field and two years of responsible professional experience in financial analysis and budgeting or a combination of education and experience which totals six years of accounting and financial analysis. Extensive experience using computer software to project, analyze and present financial material required. Applicants must submit completed city application form by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 1995. Contact: City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447, or call (612) 509-5072. TDD: (612) 509-5065. November 10, 1995 PARKS/RECREATION/AQUATICS DIRECTOR. New Richmond (population 5,600) is accepting applications from qualified applicants for a parks/recreation/ aquatics director to administer the city's comprehensive and quality parks/recreation and indoor aquatics programs. This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in park/recreation administration or related field with aquatics background or equiva- lent combination of experience in a park and recreation or aquatic field. Must have a current WSI, lifeguard training, CPR and Red Cross certification training. Progressive supervisory and administrative experience as well as good marketing and public relations skills are also desired. Salary negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. City residency requirements apply. Employment applications and job description available from City Hall or by calling (715) 246- 4268. Please send resume, complete application and salary requirements to City Administrator Dennis Homer, 156 East First Street, New Richmond, WI 54017. Deadline for applications is December 15, 1995. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE. Dayton is accepting applications for a full- time maintenance person. Carpentry, welding and general maintenance skills preferred. Must be able to obtain a Class "B" drivers license. Starting wage $9.87 per hour. Applications will be accepted 4:30 p.m. on November 21, 1995. For an application contact Dayton City Hall, 12260 South Diamond Lake Road, Dayton, MN 55327,(612)427-4589. For sale FIRE TRUCK. Milaca is accepting sealed bids for the sale of a 1972 General Safety Pumper. The unit has a Dodge D- 800, V-8 361 engine, with an Allison MT 40 Automatic Transmission, Waterous CMB 750 GPM two stage pump, and a 500 gallon tank. For more information, contact Chief Craig Billings at (612) 983-3360 days, or (612) 983-3506 after 6 p.m. Sealed bids must be submitted to City Manager, 1205 Central Avenue North, Milaca, MN 56353, no later than 4 p.m., December 15, 1995. Please mark on envelope "Fire Truck Bid." The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. VEHICLES. Ramsey will receive bids for the sale of several cars and trucks. Bids will be received by the Finance Officer at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 1513 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 until 3 p.m., Friday, November 17, 1995. Bids will be awarded to the highest bidder on each vehicle. Bids for each vehicle must be submitted separately in sealed envelopes with the vehicle identification number, bidder's name, address and phone number clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. No blanket bids will be accepted. All vehicles will be sold as is and the city will not guarantee that the vehicles will pass emissions testing. The vehicles are available for public inspection in the lower level of the parking lot at the Municipal Center between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Questions or inspections on these vehicles can be coordinated by calling Dan at (612) 427-1410. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and further reserves the right to award the bid in the best interest of the city. The following is the list of vehicles for sale by the city of Ramsey: Vehicle #607 - 1982 Ford L-800 2 %z Ton Dump with Plow and Wing (orange two -door). Has 49,628 miles and a 429 Lima motor. Minimum bid $1,500; Vehicle #614 - 1985 Chevrolet Utility Pick-up (Brown/tan two door). Has 84,848 miles, air conditioning, am/fm stereo, wiper delay, power windows, power locks, four-wheel drive, tilt steering, 350 high output motor. Minimum bid $500; Vehicle #S4 - 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (light blue four -door). Has 127,706 miles, air conditioning, am/fm stereo, rear window defrost, wiper delay, power windows, power locks, tilt steering wheel, 361 high output motor, good tires. Needs exhaust system. Minimum bid $2,000; Vehicle #700 - 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (blue four - door). Has 77,397 miles, air conditioning, am/fm stereo, rear window defrost, wiper delay, power windows, power locks, tilt steering wheel, 351 high output motor, good tires. Needs exhaust system. Mini- mum bid $500; Vehicle #702 - 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (blue four -door). Has 104,179 miles, air conditioning, am/fm stereo, rear window defrost, wiper delay, power windows, power locks, tilt steering wheel, 351 high output motor. Needs tune- up. Minimum bid $500. R1 Page 11 League of Minnesota Cities 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103 Phone: 612-281-1200 Fax: 612-281-1299 TDD: 612-281-1290 1-800-925-1122 The League of Minnesota Cities publishes the Cities Bulletin weekly during the Legislative session and bi-weekly during the interim, the time between sessions. Subscriptions: members -$30; non- members -$45. Contact: Publications Department, League of Minnesota Cities. Where to get information at the Capitol . Copies of bilis House Chief Clerk's Office - 296-2314, Rm. 211 * Secretary of Senate's Office - 296-2343, Rm. 231* Bill status, authors, companion, committee referral (by bill number, author, or topic) House Index - 296-6646, Rm. 211* Senate Index - 296-2887, Rm. 231 * Weekly committee schedules, bill introductions, and summaries of committee and floor action House Information Office - 296-2146, Rm. 175** Senate Information Office - 296-0504, Rm. 231 * Recording of the following day's committee schedule and agenda, (after 4:30 p.m.) "House Call" - 296-9283 Senate Hotline 296-8088 To reach a member on the House or Senate floor House Sergeant at Arms - 296-4860 Senate Page Desk - 296-4159 To notify the governor's office of your concerns Governor Arne Carlson - 296-3391, Rm. 130* *State Capitol, St. Paul, MN 55155 **State Office Building, St. Paul 55155 All area codes are 612 FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID St. Paul, MN PERMIT NO. 3223 Dwight Johnson Mgr. 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 League of Minnesota Cities staff working with legislative issues Jim Miller, Executive Director Stan Peskar, General Counsel Pensions Gary Carlson, Director of Intergovernmental Relations E-mail: GARYC226@AOL.COM General revenue sources for cities Local government trust fund Aid to cities Property tax system Ann Higgins, Intergovernmental Relations Representative Telecommunications Housing Elections and ethics Utility service districts Joel Jamnik, Senior Intergovernmental Relations Representative Growth management and land use Environmental protection Personnel and labor relations Public safety General municipal governance Andrea Atherton, Intergovernmental Relations Representative Mary Diedrich, Legislative Secretary Mickey Marx, Legislative Secretary cc;/ "t, 7A(CCO) Hennepin County Bicycle Transportation Plan Memorandum TO: City Staff Members FROM: Bob Byers, P.E. ;W DATE: November 15, 1995 SUBJECT: Bicycle Plan Open House Meetings Ah-mwymcm* We would like to cordially invite you to attend one of three public informational open houses where various aspects of the Draft Hennepin County Bicycle Transportation Plan will be presented. The open houses will be held at three alternative locations in Hennepin County to provide for the convenience of local residents and city staff members. The meetings will run from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the following locations: • Monday, November 27 Southdale Regional Library - Edina 7001 York Avenue South Helen A. Young Room s Tuesday, November 28 Brooklyn Park Library - Brooklyn Park 8600 Zane Avenue North • Wednesday, November 29 Hennepin County Government Center 300 South 6th Street - Minneapolis Conference Room A on the A Level You are welcome anytime during the scheduled times, however we anticipate that the earlier afternoon portion might better suit staff persons to stop by on their way home from work. -1- The purpose of the meeting is to inform governmental officials, city staff and the general public as to the scope of the bicycle plan and its current status. Draft products such as an existing facility map, a future principal bikeways system map, schematics of recommended design standards, and a draft of the complete bike plan document will be available for review. The open houses are intended to provide a casual setting to allow participants to come and go at their leisure. The layout will be configured with a number of information stations staffed by our transportation planning staff, the bicycle plan consultant staff, and members from the Hennepin County Bicycle Advisory Committee. Comment cards will be available to turn in at the meeting or we will accept written comments for up to 30 days afterwards. I`ve attached a copy of the latest newsletter which summarizes some of the major elements of the bike plan. We plan on sending a complete copy of the plan to your city sometime in early December for your detailed review and comments. I hope you can find a few minutes to stop by and review our draft plan and displays. 15;;VWX - t 1 -2- Goal 3 Improve bikeway system performance Goal 4 Provide a high level of comi~ort and security for bike riders Goal 5 Integrate bicycle planning within daily governmental operations Elements of the Drab Bike Plan The Draft Bike Plan's main products are: 1) Policies and principles which clarify the County's role in providing bicycle facilities 2) The development of a primary bicycle 'transportation system which identifies where County emphasis will be placed 3)An accurate inventory of the facilities which are already built to established design standards (including those built by cities and agencies such as Hennepin Parks 4) Design guidlines which recommend the types of bike accommodations based on the type of roadway and available right-of-way. Bike Advisory Committee (BAC) The County's Bike Advisory Committee (BAC) is charged with promoting and encouraging bicycle use. The BAC has helped review this plan as it has been prepared. Meetings of the BAC are held on the second Monday of the month. Interested individuals can call for the upcoming meeting time, location and agenda. The 'Hennepin County .Bicycle Transportation Introduction Plan offers the opportunity to comprehensively integrate County, municipal, park and state Hennepin County supports -bicycle use as a bicycle facilities R_ , choice for general transportation including commuter, utilitarian and recreational trips. Bicycle Plan Vision The County's Department of Public Works - Transportation Division is currently preparing a Bicycle Transportation Plan with the assistance - of a consulting team led by Barton-Aschman Hennepin County believes that there is a . Associates, Inc., Minneapolis. critical need to establish:a safe, convenient -.bicycle transportation system. This newsletter is the second of a series of '. three. It is intended to provide interested The County 4 the proper entity to help bicycle parties with background information on the '- _ travel by using its exlensive'roadway fights-of- planning process and the draft plan information way, ' light .rail transit' corridors and other generated to date. r; railroad or util4, corridors. - Comments are being sought from bicyclists, ` It is envisioned thatan extensive,' countypide , residents, and agencies to assist in obtaining bikeway system will be` designed to serve aQ a visionary and implementable plan. types of bicyclists, regardless of their level of _ riding expertise or travel destination. r - Plan Overview and Intent ` 4T1te choice to use a.bie}Kle`ihould be viewed as a reallstic and sensible form of transportation..`,: Transportation planning should include the,, The Hennepin County Bicycle Transportation bicycle choice, just as it includes other modes Plan will define the County's role in providing such, as automobiles, walking and transit. bicycle planning services, in designing and - r Hennepin Courtly cants about its residents and . constructing bicycle facilities, and in supporting . wants to play an.. active:: role in'expanding their: the provision of other bicycle amenities. mobility and furthering their travel options. The focus of the plan is to provide the In order to achieve`this Msion, the following necessary to allow the bicycle to become goals have been set for the plan. a viable transportation option. With this plan, the County will provide a unified " Goal l Expand bike accessibility to all maJor vision, potentially expand its role, and consider and minor activity centers the designation, construction and maintenance Goal Support other efforts to implement local of bicycle facilities. bikeway improvements Goal 3 Improve bikeway system performance Goal 4 Provide a high level of comi~ort and security for bike riders Goal 5 Integrate bicycle planning within daily governmental operations Elements of the Drab Bike Plan The Draft Bike Plan's main products are: 1) Policies and principles which clarify the County's role in providing bicycle facilities 2) The development of a primary bicycle 'transportation system which identifies where County emphasis will be placed 3)An accurate inventory of the facilities which are already built to established design standards (including those built by cities and agencies such as Hennepin Parks 4) Design guidlines which recommend the types of bike accommodations based on the type of roadway and available right-of-way. Bike Advisory Committee (BAC) The County's Bike Advisory Committee (BAC) is charged with promoting and encouraging bicycle use. The BAC has helped review this plan as it has been prepared. Meetings of the BAC are held on the second Monday of the month. Interested individuals can call for the upcoming meeting time, location and agenda. C I w\, November 15, 1995 CITY OF Bruce D. Malkerson, Esq. PLYMOUTH+ Popham Haik Schnobrich & Kaufman, Ltd. Suite 3300, 222 South Ninth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-3336 Dear Mr. Malkerson: I am writing in response to your November 9, 1995 letter concerning development plans for Downtown Plymouth. Your letter will be provided to the Planning Commissioners and City Council Members as the planning process goes forward, but I did want to respond to the points in your letter and to let you know what the process will be for adoption of the City Center Plan. You indicated that the landowners have jointly agreed that they would like the City to address five specific concerns: 1) Construction of 35th Avenue to intersect with Vicksburg Lane by the City as soon as possible. The draft plan shows that 35th Avenue will be extended to intersect with Vicksburg Lane. The timing of this project will be dependent on development plans for the area lying south of the Cub Foods store. 2) Removing the "moratorium" from the downtown land immediately. There is no moratorium that affects land in Downtown Plymouth. There was a moratorium on subdivision applications-- which did = include site plans, conditional use permits or'other applications-- which expired on November 1, 1995. 3) Modified zoning equivalent to the current B-3 classification. We are just starting the process of writing proposed zoning ordinance provisions that would implement the draft plan. Our intent is to recommend zoning that would be consistent with the proposed land uses shown on the draft plan displayed at the November 14 public meeting. Not all parcels are proposed to have the same uses. Based on the land use plan, I would expect that the zoning regulations will allow a greater range of uses than allowed by the current zoning for most of the land in the downtown area. We will seek input from the landowners on the new zoning ordinances as they are drafted and presented for public review. PLYMOUTH A' Beauti%ull'lace7'() give ?400 PLYP>AOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE i612) 509-5000 Mr. Bruce Malkerson November 15, 1995 Page 2 4) NURP ponding in certain areas to provide effective ponding for all development in the area. A central concept of the plan will be to centralize and limit the number of NURP ponds required, and to use them as an amenity for new development. We have taken the first steps to implement this concept with our recent approval of the Kinder Care site plan. The City will acquire an easement to allow expansion of Kinder Care's pond to serve the adjacent properties, avoiding construction of two or three additional ponds that would consume valuable property. 5) Drop the brick walkways from the plan. Neither staff nor our consultants have suggested any specific sidewalk design, nor was any specific material indicated on the concept plans that we have presented. However, I understand that there may have been comments made by individuals that the sidewalks might be brick, which could be the source of the rumor. I assure you that cost, maintenance and safety will be an important part of any design decisions that we make as the plan goes forward. The next step in the planning process will be a public hearing before the Planning Commission, scheduled for Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. All landowners will be notified of this meeting. A copy of the draft plan will be available for review by December 1. The public hearing will be on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Plymouth City Center Plan as part of the land use element. Please feel free to call me at 509-5401 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP Director of Community Development cc: Property Owners Listed on Exhibit A Mayor and City Council Members Planning Commission Members Dwight Johnson, City Manager Fred Moore, Director of Public Works WESTLAND EQUITIES 3025 N. HARBOR SUITE 316 PLYMOUTH, MN 55441 (612) 559-0014 November 10, 1995 Laurie Hauk, Clerk City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Laurie: P- L Since the City offices were closed on Friday, I was not able to provide the enclosed letter in time to be included with Council's packet. I would appreciate very much if you could assist in that regard so that council receives them before the November 13, 1995 meeting. Thank you for your assistance. Yours truly, y , aures Guddal JG encl. P. S. Please also provide copies to City Manager Johnson and Fred Moore. P OPHAM HAIK S C H N O B R I C H & K A U F M A N, LTD. INCLUDING THE LAW PRACTICE OF MASON, FENWICK & LAWRENCE, ESTABLISHED 1861 U.S. O•FICES DENVER. COLORADO TEL 303-893-1 200 MIAMI. FLORIDA TEL 305.530.0050 WASHINGTON. D.C. TEL 202.824.8000 Mayor and City Council Planning Commission City of Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 November 9, 1995 Re: Development Plans for Downtown Plymouth Dear Mayor, Council and Planning Commission Members: The undersigned represents the property owners (identified in Exhibit A attached hereto) who own approximately 90% of the vacant land in Downtown Plymouth that is not yet committed for specific projects and three developed properties. Exhibit A is a list of those property owners with a property identification "letter" as to each owner. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a map of Downtown Plymouth that shows by "letter" on each parcel which parcel is owned by the property owners as shown on Exhibit A. As you know, these property owners individually and collectively, have been very concerned about the history of development of Downtown Plymouth, the changing planning related thereto through the years and the current plans that are being reviewed by the City of Plymouth which have been prepared by the Hoisington Group. They have expressed their concerns orally and in writing in the past. Many of them have met on several occasions with Council members, Planning Commission members and City Staff to discuss those concerns. Based upon all of the meetings and the information that they have been able to gather, these owners have jointly agreed that they would like the City Staff, Planning Commission and Council to implement the following: 1) The 35th Avenue and the intersection of 35th and Vicksburg Lane should be constructed by the Cite as soon as possible. That would provide needed additional access into the downtown area. AFFILIATIONS: SUITE 3300 BEIJING. CHINA 222 SOUTH NINTH STREET TEL 01 1861-5135261 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402-3336 LEIP21c, GERMANY TEL 612-333.4800 FAx 612-334-8888 TEL 01 149-341-4918429 STUTTGART. GERMANY TEL 01149.711-22363 BRUCE D. MALKERSON, ESQ. DIRECT DIAL(612)334-2695 November 9, 1995 Re: Development Plans for Downtown Plymouth Dear Mayor, Council and Planning Commission Members: The undersigned represents the property owners (identified in Exhibit A attached hereto) who own approximately 90% of the vacant land in Downtown Plymouth that is not yet committed for specific projects and three developed properties. Exhibit A is a list of those property owners with a property identification "letter" as to each owner. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a map of Downtown Plymouth that shows by "letter" on each parcel which parcel is owned by the property owners as shown on Exhibit A. As you know, these property owners individually and collectively, have been very concerned about the history of development of Downtown Plymouth, the changing planning related thereto through the years and the current plans that are being reviewed by the City of Plymouth which have been prepared by the Hoisington Group. They have expressed their concerns orally and in writing in the past. Many of them have met on several occasions with Council members, Planning Commission members and City Staff to discuss those concerns. Based upon all of the meetings and the information that they have been able to gather, these owners have jointly agreed that they would like the City Staff, Planning Commission and Council to implement the following: 1) The 35th Avenue and the intersection of 35th and Vicksburg Lane should be constructed by the Cite as soon as possible. That would provide needed additional access into the downtown area. ,7'- 3et-�, Mayor and City Council Planning Commission November 9, 1995 Page 2 2) The "moratorium" should be removed from the downtown land immediately. The moratorium continues to adversely impact the value of their properties and they see no reason for the moratorium to continue. 3) The zoning for downtown should be modified so that at least there is the equivalent of B-3 zoning on all parcels which would allow for the type of development which the market will support and which would result in the type of uses that would be acceptable for a downtown area. 4) NURP ponding should be established on certain areas to in effect provide NURP ponding for all the development in the area. That way the City would have a more effective NURP pond system and there would be less loss of valuable property in the downtown area. They urge the City to start this process now so that development will not be delayed further 5) The brick walkway shown on the most recent concept plan is not practical and should be dropped because it is not a safe material for winter use and may result in increased liability; it is not consistent with existing construction; sidewalks are already in place to serve the public; the cost may be prohibitive. The owners would appreciate knowing when their requests will be discussed so that they can be in attendance. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of the owners listed on Exhibit A. Mr. Jim Guddal at 559-0014 is working with all of the owners to coordinate communications so it may be beneficial to call Mr. Guddal directly. Very truly yours, Bruce D. Malkerson cc: Property Owners Listed on Exhibit A Dwight Johnson, City Manager Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director Fred Moore, Director of Public Works 015rz201)8921 11/9/95 EXHIBIT A Downtown Plymouth Property Owners 01:/_2099037 11/9.9: Parcels Parcels Owned Owned Mr. Kenneth Streeter P,Q,R Mr. James Guddal B Streeter Companies, Inc. Westland Equities Ltd. 7661 Brooklyn Boulevard 3025 Harbor Lane North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Suite 316 566-4151 Plymouth, MN 55447 559-0014 Mr, Robert Guth Liquor Mr. Rodney Morrissette K Colony Liquor Store Store 5207 Frost Point Circle S.E. 15705 35th Avenue North Prior Lake, MN 55372 Plymouth, MN 55447 447-4563 828-6009 Mr. Steve Erickson Cub Mr. John J. Day F,G,J Erickson's NewMarket Foods John Day Company 1605 County Road 101 3300 Bass Lake Road Plymouth, MN 55447 Suite 114 Minneapolis, MN 55429 560-7993 Mr. Richard Merrill O Mr. Dan Delmore S or Mr. Dick Walquist Delmore Realty Company BGS 3888 West Broadway 200 Coon Rapids Bouelvard Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Minneapolis, MN 55443 537-4511 783-5115 Mr. John J. Day L Glen Lincoln Partners Auto 3300 Bass Lake Road Mall Minneapolis, MN 55429 01:/_2099037 11/9.9: November 13, 1995 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Dwight Johnson City Manager Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 -4051 - November 5155 -4051 - ,r- 36 We appreciate the city of Plymouth's willingness to participate in the Luce Line small group stakeholder meeting. As we discussed, we would like a park commission member and a city council representative to attend this meeting. Please contact us with the names of the people who will be attending. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29th at the Wayzata City Hall. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with dinner and introductions. The primary purposes of the meeting are to develop a vision for the trail, discuss alternative trail designs, and formulate specific development and management proposals. The outcomes from this meeting, and two others scheduled along the trail, will be used in the formulation of the DNR's draft recommendations for the trail. DNR's draft recommendations will be made available for a broad public review and discussed at a series of public workshops in the winter. We look forward to discussing the future of the Luce Line on November 29th. Call if you have any questions. Sincerely, 6eazle� q�l 061e Laurie Young Trail Planning Supervisor DNR/ Trails & Waterways 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4052 612-296-6690 616-L`"� Barbara Burgum Trail Planner DNR/ Trails & Waterways 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4052 612-297-2501 DNR Information: 612-296-6157, 1-800-766-6000 - TTY: 612-296-5484, 1-800-657-3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer +A Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a Who Values Diversity &A Minimum of 10%n Past -Consumer Waste 10 November 16, 1995 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Mr. Greg Engel 18015 - 19th Avenue Plymouth, MN 55442-2729 SUBJECT: STOP SIGN PETITION PEONY LANE AND 19TH AVENUE Dear Mr. Engel: The Plymouth City Council has received a copy of the petition which you and your neighbors submitted requesting an "All -Way" stop at the intersection of Peony Lane and 19th Avenue. Traffic concerns along the Peony Lane/19th Avenue/Urbandale Lane street connection from County Road 6 to 26th Avenue have been a concern of the City for many years. An "All -Way" stop condition was established at the 20th Avenue intersection about two years ago. On October 24, 1995 the City Council formed a Council subcommittee to address traffic issues on minor collector streets within the City and make a recommendation to the City Council. There are several streets very similar to the one within your neighborhood. The petition which you submitted will be referred to the subcommittee as part of their consideration. Residents of the entire area will be notified of the City Council subcommittee meeting. It is hopeful this subcommittee meeting can be held in the early part of December. If you have any questions before the subcommittee meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, --/ 11-j-1 Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Mayor and City Council PLYMOUTH A Beautiijiel ,Tate 1To Live ENaLEI DOC 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARn a PI YMCA)TH MINNFCOTA F9;dn7_1 AQP . TGA counniC 104n% rn November 16, 1995 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Mrs. Althea Blommel 11825 - 44th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55442-2729 SUBJECT: REAR YARD DRAINAGE Dear Mrs. Blommel: I apologize for not having addressed your rear yard drainage issue as I previously committed in my earlier correspondence. Because of major construction projects, Engineering staff has not had adequate time to investigate and address the issue. The early winter weather has not helped us in our construction projects scheduled for completion yet this year. I and the City are committed to have this problem addressed in order that it can be resolved when the drain tile system must be functioning this spring. As you are aware, the original system was installed for a property north of 44th Avenue. The original system was extended and added to by either builders or other property owners to complete the system from 44th Avenue to County Road 9. I believe this was done since the rear yards are very flat and have very little slope to carry drainage away from the properties. Presently, at some locations there are two drain tiles which are interconnected at various locations. Even if the property north of 44th Avenue were disconnected from the system the problem would not be solved. As construction projects end within the next few weeks, this matter will be given priority in order that it can be solved before Spring. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: Mayor and City Council PLYMOUTH A Beau tiy-U(Place?o Live BLOMMELMOC 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 CITIZEN REQUEST TRACKING 1 Blank Darren A. DeMatthew Civic Center/Ice Arena 12/30/94 1/3/95 1/13/95 1/4/95 2 Gerdes Darren A. DeMatthew Pub. Safety Concerns 12/30/94 1/3/95 1/13/95 1/12/95 3 Moore Darren A. DeMatthew Transportation 12/30/94 1/3/95 1/13/95 1/4/95 4 Blank Gordon Hanson Community garden plots 1/3/95 1/3/95 1/17/95 1/4/95 5 Moore Dr. Robert May 19th Avenue - Traffic speed 1/9/95 1/9/95 1/23/95 1/23/95 6 Blank Vivian Starr Bike ath - Lk Camelot/ NW Blvd 1/9/95 1/9/95 1/23/95 1/17/95 7 Hurlburt Mark Denis/DennisHolmquist Wetlands Ord/11115 O. Rockfd Road 1/17/95 1/19/95 2/1/95 2/1/95 8 Moore Randy Meyer Fleet vehicles - petro product./service 1/19/95 1/19/95 2/1/95 2/1/95 8-B Moore Randy Meyer Additional issues - fleet vehicles 2/27/95 2/27/95 3/20/95 (r) 3/23/95 10 Hurlburt Nancy Cree Wetlands Ord/NW Plymouth 2/6/95 2/8/95 2/15/95 2/9/95 11 Johnson Larry Dowell, TwinWest Chamber LMC referendum levies 2/9/95 2/9/95 2/16/95 2/13/95 12 City Attorney Brian Knox Access to Gleason Lake 2/21/95 (PF) 2/21/95 3/7/95 3/7/95 13 Moore Steven Chase Alley Abandonment 3/1/95 3/1/95 3/15/95 3/17/95 14 Moore Peter Flint/Janice Symchych Peony Lane Alignment 3/22/95 3/23/95 3/29/95 3/29/95 15 Moore William Rademacher Peony Lane Alignment 3/23/95 3/23/95 3/30/95 3/29/95 16 Moore R. D. Taylor Water & Sewer Assessments 4/18/95 4/18/95 4/25/95 5/12/95 17 Hahn R. D. Taylor Asmt Deferral/Green Acres 4/18/95 4/18/95 4/25/95 4/25/95 18 Blank Steve Meyer Tree Removal Assessment 4/18/95 4/18/95 4/25/95 4/18/95 19 Lueckert Stan Stevens Train Noise/Whistle 4/19/95 4/19/95 4/26/95 4/21/95 20 Blank Kerry Anderson Recreation Center/Community Pool 4/26/95 4/26/95 5/2/95 5/4/95 21 Moore Bradley Kalin Schmidt Lake Road 5/5/95 5/8/95 5/15/95 5/23/95 22 Moore Julie Hoyme Watering restrictions 5/8/95 5/15/95 5/25/95 5/23/95 23 Blank George Wilson Fertilizer - Parkers Lake 5/15/95 5/15/95 5/22/95 5/17/95 24 Hurlburt H.B. Hayden Letter of Credit requirements 5/15/95 1 5/15/95 5/25/95 5/23/95 25 Hahn Mary Jo Asmus Property Market Value Review 5/18/95 5/19/95 5/30/95 5/23/95 26 Blank Steven Bernhardt Ice Arena 5/24/95 5/25/95 6/2/95 5/26/95 27 Moore Harry Stark 1994 Street Reconstruction Program 5/29/95 6/2/95 6/12/95 6/6/95 28 Moore Carl Hedberg Opening of Xenium Lane 5/5/95 6/6/95 6/16/95 7/3/95 29 Hahn Robert Peterson Sump pump ordinance 5/29/95 6/6/95 6/16/95 6/8/95 30 Gerdes Andrew Mackenzie Speeding violation 7/6/95 7/15/95 7/24/95 7/17/95 31 Blank George Wilson Sidewalk/Trail - Carlson Parkway 8/2/95 8/3/95 8/14/95 8/15/95 32 Moore Kerry Anderson Highway 55 access 8/8/95 8/8/95 8/18/85 9/6/95 33 Moore Robert S. Peterson Sealcoating of Streets in Kingswood 8/14/95 8/14/95 8/24/95 9/6/95 34 Moore Wayne Fadden Traffic Signal at Co. Rd 6 & Hwy 101 8/18/95 8/21/95 9/l/95 8/21/95 35 1 Moore jAlthea Blommel French Drain on 44th Avenue N. 1 8/30/95 1 8/30/95 9/13/95 1 9/27/95 95REQ.XLS Page 1 (A) CITIZEN REQUEST TRACKING 't'tef ' erred. ............. .............. ............................................. > >:>>:::>:::>::>:: : <: >::::<;:: ........................................... ............. <:<::»>:>::: Sub a >€>€»€€<€< r»>`>'<: > > ..... «<>'':>`:' .............. ::.;:.;. 13�atc. ece�y d Date: t err d ... ate h ut........ >> pt a ........... dont 36 Blank Patrick McDonald Amberwoods Park 9/6/95 9/6/95 9/20/95 9/14/95 37 Hurlburt Daryl Tesch South Shore Drive Trailer Park 9/6/95 9/6/95 9/20/95 9/20/95 38 Moore Ellen Feuling Drainage Problems on Weston La. 8/23/95 8/24/95 9/1/95 9/27/95 39 Blank Joseph Michaels Open Space parcel east of Zachary La. 9/20/95 9/20/95 10/5/95 9/21/95 40 Blank Vincent J. Bonacci Concerns about soccer Referee 9/21/95 9/22/95 10/5/95 10/3/95 41 Blank Cathy Newsom Concerns about soccer Referee 9/19/95 9/26/95 10/10/95 10/3/95 42 Hurlburt David G. Roston "No Parking" Signs in Trenton Ponds 9/26/95 9/29/95 10/13/95 10/20/95 43 Gerdes George W. Sheets Parking Ticket at Rockford Road Plaza 10/3/95 10/4/95 10/18/95 10/5/95 44 Moore Althea Blommel French Drain on 44th Avenue N. 10/23/95 10/24/95 11/7/95 11/16/95 45 Moore Greg Engel Speeding traffic at Peony Lane & 19th 10/30/95 10/31/95 11/13/95 11/16/95 46 Gerdes Leo Benz Traffic Citation 11/3/95 11/3/95 11/17/95 11/13/95 47 Hurlburt Carl Robinson Development Concerns at N.W. Blvd. & 37th 11/3/95 11/3/95 11/17/95 11/8/95 48 1 Gerdes I Marsha Upson Crime Problems in Sunny Acres 11/6/95 11/8/95 1 11/22/95 1 11/16/95 95REQ.XLS Page 2 C I YY', City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Vku We have a 10 year-old daughter who is very interested in gymnastics. We had the great fortune to sign up for the "tumblers" class through the City of Plymouth under thaction of Lana DiPilato. We wish to � express our complete satisfaction with class and the wonderful job Lana does with these kids. She is very encouraging doseems to know each and every one of the kids' abilities/strengths and weaknesses. She always has a smile for the kids when they come in, and lets them know how she will look forward to seeing them next week. She is also tough with them within their limits. She really is interested in getting them to push themselves and gives them the confidence to try just a little harder. We have been involved in several other programs at the local park and recreational level and at the "professional" training facilities. Lana's class is as good as any other and better than most. I hope you are as glad as we are that you have someone as qualified as Lana DiPilato on your staff and we hope we can be part of her team for a long time to come. 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