HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-21-1995DECEMBER 21, 1995
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY:
JANUARY 3 6:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
with PRAC, City Center Lunchroom,
lower level
JANUARY 9 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Center Lunchroom, Lower Level
JANUARY 23 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Center Lunchroom, Lower Level
2. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, City Offices closed.
3. NEW COUNCILMF.MBER ORIENTATION 2ND SESSION, TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 26, 5:30 P.M., Medicine Lake Meeting Room, City Center, upper level.
4. BOARD OF ZONING, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 7:00 P.M., Council
Chambers.
5. NEW YEAR HOLIDAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1996, City Offices closed.
6. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 7:30 P.M.,
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ROOM.
7. METRO MEETINGS - The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory Commissions is attached. (M-7)
a. December 15 Star Tribune news story about a settlement for affordable housing in
Maple Grove. (I -la)
b. Letter from League of Minnesota Cities concerning the LMC Insurance Trust program
dividend. Attached is a photocopy of the check for Plymouth's portion of the dividend.
(I -lb)
c. State Pollution Control Agency fact sheet about solid waste management by public
entities. (I -lc)
d. November 2 Agri -News news story about the organization of property owners into the
Minnesota Property Rights. (I-ld)
e. December 19 Star Tribune news story about the award of "Mighty Ducks" grant money
for hockey rinks. (I -le)
L December 20 Star Tribune news story about plans for a casino to be built in Medina
Attached is a memo with comments from Plymouth Community Development Director
Anne Hurlburt. (I -If)
g. City news release announcing extended City Hall hours for 1996. (I -1g)
2. MINUTES
a. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of December 14, 1995. (I -2a)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE
a. Response from Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank to Mark Youngblood, about
proposed further trail development in his neighborhood. Attached is Youngblood's
original letter. (I -3a)
b. Letter from Darrell Tilleskjor about the fee schedule for false alarms. Attached is
Kathy Lueckert's acknowledgment. (I -3b)
c. Letter to the Mayor from Lost Lake LISPS Branch Manager Michael Larson,
expressing concerns about a potential safety hazard on West Medicine Lake Road.
Attached is Kathy Lueckert's acknowledgment (I -3c)
d. Letter to the Mayor from Mark Reichel about snow removal in the City. Attached is
Kathy Lueckert's acknowledgment. (I -3d)
A status report on all correspondence is attached.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to Dwight Johnson from Calvin Portner, Congressman Jim Ramstad's new Field
Representative for the Third Congressional District. (I -4a)
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December 21, 1995
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b. Letter from Plymouth Assistant Finance Director Larry Jacobson to Plymouth resident
J.T. Oppenheimer. (I -4b)
c. Letter from City Clerk Laurie Ahrens to Robert Guth, owner of Colony Liquor. (I -4c)
d. Letter from Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert to Plymouth Forum speaker Bob
Marcotte. (I -4d)
e. Letter from Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert to Plymouth Forum speaker Ed
Sieber. (I -4e)
L Letter from City Manager Dwight Johnson to Eydie Kargas of the League of Women
Voters. Attached is the original Kargas correspondence. (I -4f)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
METRO MEETINGS
A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and
three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and
Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings
should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also available on the Metro Information Line at
229-3780 and by computer modem, through the Twin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400.
DATE: December 15,1995
WEEK OF: December 18 - December 22, 1995
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Transportation Committee - Monday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: transit
provider assistance agreements for calendar year 1996; BE Line and Roseville Area Circulator contract awards;
Flying Cloud airport long-term comprehensive plan, transit -related development tax incentive; legislative agenda;
findings and conclusions of Transit Redesign; dual -track airport planning process draft environmental impact
statement; and other business.
Metropolitan Council Sewer Rates/Cost Allocation Task Force - Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7:30 a.m., Chambers.
The task force will hold a discussion of Service Availability Charge (SAC) issue that is under review including
the purpose and use of SAC and level of SAC fee per unit.
Metropolitan Airports Commission Informational Meeting on Dual Track Environmental Impact
Statement documenting the environmental consequences on Minneapolis/St. Paul airport development,
a new airport, and no action alternative - Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., Mendota Heights Hall.
Chair's Small Group Breakfast Meeting - Wednesday, Dec. 20, 8 a.m., Sheraton Midway, Bigelow's,1-94 at
Hamlin, St. Paul.
Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m., Chambers. The board will consider: Minnesota
Statewide Transportation Plan presentation; overview of toll road proposals; and other business.
Metropolitan Airports Commission Informational Meeting on Dual Track Environmental Impact
Statement documenting the environmental consequences of Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport development,
a new airport, and no action alternative - Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., Bloomington City Hall.
Livable Communities Advisory Committee - Thursday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will
consider: review of advisory committee charge and bylaws; review and discussion of draft guidelines for the
Livable Communities demonstration program; and set next and/or regular meeting time and place; and other
business.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m., Chambers. The council will consider: continuation of public
hearing for Metropolitan Council 1996 Work Program and Budget; continuation of public hearing for
Metropolitan Council 1996-2000 Capital Improvement Program and 1996 Capital Budget; authorization to file
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condemnation petition - Lino Lakes interceptor, approval of 1996 emergency contractor list; contract award for '
outdoor advertising billboard; approval of 1995 metropolitan agencies Personnel, Ethical Practices and
Communications Activities Report for transmittal to Minnesota legislature; delegation of authority with respect
to real property matters to the regional administrator; authorization for general counsel to take or initiate legal
action to clear title to real property or real property interests owned by the iV .tropolitan Council; closed meeting
of the Finance Committee to discuss labor negotiations issues; closed meetings of the Finance Committee to
discuss pending or imminent litigation involving personal injury and workers compensation claims; authorization
to close Wyatt contract C-2803 issued for employee flex benefit processing; authorization to purchase
replacement vehicles utilizing state or county contracts; approval of upgrade to computer equipment and software
for Environmental Services; approval of upgrade to computer equipment and software for Regional
Administration and Planning; update on the Metropolitan Council's non -represented plan; ratification of
declaration of emergency for repair of MSB -7026, Hopkins/St. Louis Park interceptor; authorization to award
and execute a contract for MWWTP full-scale centrifuge demonstration project; authorization to execute an
amendment to professional services, MCES Contract C-2925, MW WTP secondary treatment improvements, and
Step III construction support; transit provider assistance agreements for calendar year 1996; Flying Cloud airport
long term comprehensive plan; authorization to purchase Metro Mobility vehicles with the proceeds of the
Council's general obligation transit bonds series 1995C; approval of 1996 Service Availability Charge (SAC)
rates; approval of positive variance criteria; Elm Creek Cluster planning agreement; and other business.
Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Dec. 21, 5 p.m. or immediately following the Council meeting, Room 1A.
The committee will consider development scenarios.
Public Hearing: On Affordable and Life -cycle Housing Goals Agreement Negotiated with Twin Cities
Area Communities Participating in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Program - Thursday, Dec. 21,
6 p.m., Chambers.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 25 THROUGH DECEMBER 29, 1995
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - Monday, Dec. 25. Council offices will be closed-
The
losed
The Metropolitan Council is located at Means Park Center, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda
are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 291-6447, (T.D./291-0904). Call
the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings.
METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMNIISSION
Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m., Chambers. The commission will consider: public hearing
findings and recommendations to adopt revision to 1996-97 portion of Regional Recreation Open Space
Capital Improvement Program 1996-2005; Square Lake Park - special recreational feature designation;
continued discussion on Regional Trails Policy Plan amendment; and other business.
The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Means Park Center, 230 E. Fifth
St, St Paul, MN 55101. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed To verify meeting
information, please call 291-6363.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION
Concessions/Marketing Committee - Monday, Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m., Commission conference room. The
committee will consider: customer services; interior lighting; uniforms; plaza bricks; and other business.
F'mance Committee - Tuesday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m., Commission conference room. The committee will
consider. liability insurance RFP selection process 4-1-96 policy anniversary date; Mall of America parking
agreement; Bloomington land sale update; commission review of Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings
financial records; and other business.
Personnel Committee - Wednesday, Dec. 20, 8:30 a.m., Commission conference room. The committee will
consider 1996 salary adjustments and other business. 0/1
Commission Meeting - Wednesday, Dec. 20, Commission conference room. The commission will consider:
customer services; interior lighting; uniforms; plaza bricks; approve plans and specifications - Bid Pack Two
1995 plaza project --banner and graphics additions; reject bid for 1996 Twins curtain project, approval bid
and award contract for 1996 restroom and production office addition project; approve bids and award
contract for 1995 floor scrubber replacement project; liability insurance RFP selection process; Mall of
America parking agreement; Bloomington land sale update; Commission review of Minnesota Twins and
Minnesota Vikings financial records; task force issues; 1996 legislative calendar and agenda; employee
recognition - ten years; 1996 salary adjustments; consultant contracts; and other business.
Advisory Task Force on Professional Sports in Minnesota - Thursday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m., Room 10, State
Office Building, 100 Constitution Ave., St. Paul. The task force will consider proposed recommendations
and other business.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South Fifth 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 Sobers, 335-
3310.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMAUSSION FOUNDATION
Foundation Meeting - Wednesday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m., Commission conference room. The foundations will
consider. Astroturf project update; new projects: and other business.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission Foundation office is located at 900 South Th St.,
Minneapolis, MN 55415.
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DECEMBER 15, 1995
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Maple Grove reaches deal on housing
St Mike Tribune
. Settlement calls for 48 affordable townhouses r_ . DAYTO
Star Tribune Staf j Writer
The city of Maple Grove, end-
ing an image -tarnishing episode,
has agreed to a $1 million settle-
ment with the developer whose
lower-income housing proposal
drew heated opposition two years
ago and branded the city as being
willing to build homes only for
the affluent.
Under the settlement, the city
agreed to give developer Michael
Podawiltz eight acres and
$750,000 of tax -increment financ-
ing to make the project more eco-
nomically feasible, and it con-
sented to pay to extend roads and
utilities to the site so that
Podawiltz can build a scaled-
down version of the same devel-
opment.
"It's a unique settlement, and
fairly positive," said George Hoff,
an attorney for the city.
The settlement ended a legal
standoff = that began when
Podawiltz tried in late 1993 to get
city approval for Elm Creek Vil-
lage, a 95 -unit townhouse devel-
opment for the elderly and lower-
income families. Though the
project seemed to be on its way
to routine approval, hundreds of
residents filled the City Council
chambers at a crucial meeting to
complain that the development
would increase traffic and crime.
Podawiltz and Brad Hoyt, an-
other developer on .the project,
quickly charged that racial fears
were behind the opposition, and
Podawiltz filed a federal lawsuit
accusing the city of approving the
project but then erecting techni-
cal barriers that made it impossi-
ble to build.
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Maple Grove to give developer
$750,000 in financing, 8 acres
Justice probe ongoing
As affordable housing in the
Twin Cities suburbs became a
controversial issue at the Legisla-
ture and among policymakers,
Maple Grove's treatment of Elm
Creek Village became a rallying
point for those who said many
suburbs were not doing enough
to see that affordable housing
was built.
Moreover, the case drew the
attention of the U.S. Justice De-
partment, which confirmed last
March that it was investigating
whether the city's housing prac-
ti,(es had discriminated against
racial minorities and families
with children.
Hoff said Thursday that the
separate Justice Department
probe, which reportedly was
spurred by the Elm Creek Village
case, is continuing.
,As part of the settlement with
136dawiltz, which was disclosed
this week, the city did not admit
to lany wrongdoing.
"While we were litigating with
[the city), they obviously weren't
too pleased with us," said David
Kirkman, an attorney for
Podawiltz. But mutual interest in
an agreement seemed to emerge,
and Kirkman gives City Adminis-
trator Jon Elam "exceedingly high
marks" for his role in making it
happen.
"It was a lot different than it
was in '93," Kirkman said.
Southwest side
The new Podawiltz develop-
ment, a 48 -unit townhouse proj-
ect known as Groveland Terrace,
will be built on eight acres previ-
ously owned by the city on Maple
Grove's southwest side. Kirkman
estimated that the city's agree-
ment to provide utilities was
worth at least $150,000 to the
development.
The settlement came as Maple
Grove steadily has won endorse-
ments for its more recent efforts
on affordable housing. Only two
months ago, the city won plaudits
from the Metropolitan Council
after agreeing to a plan that,
among other things, pushes Ma-
ple Grove to see that 630 afford-
able apartments are built by 2010
and that they can be rented by
people making no more than
$25,500 in 1995 dollars. '
Hoyt, who worked with
Podawiltz on the original Elm
Creek Village project, said the set-
tlement surprised him. "It's quite
a deal," he said.
But Hoyt -said he remains sus-
picious of whether Maple Grove
truly is committed to blending
affordable housing into the city
or whether it simply is bowing to
the legal realities of the case.
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League of Minnesota. Cities
December 15, 1995
To: LMCIT cities
From: LMCIT Board of Truste
Re: 1995 property/casualty diviaena
145 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
A check is enclosed for your city's share of the $8.8 million dividend which the LMCIT
property/casualty program is returning to member cities. Along with the check, we'd like to offer
you our congratulations for your success in making LMCIT work for the cities in Minnesota.
How is your citj,'s dividend determined?
The surplus that LMCIT has at any one time is the cumulative result of all of the cities' premiums
and losses since LMCIT began. Cities that have been members the longest, that have contributed
the most in premiums, and that have had fewer losses have in effect contributed more to creating
that surplus. The dividend formula is designed to return a proportionally greater share of the
total to those cities.
As in the past, each city's share is proportionate to the difference between that city's total earned
premiums and total incurred losses net of deductibles for all the years the city has participated in
LMCIT. The formula also incorporates a "loss limiting factor" which tempers the effect a single
large "shock" loss can have on the city's dividend. Without this kind of limitation, a small or
mid-sized city that happened to be hit by a single catastrophically large loss could effectively be
precluded from receiving any dividend for many years.
The dividend calculation
The enclosed sheet shows the premium and loss figures that were used to calculate your city's
dividend. The premium figure is your city's total of all earned premiums through May 31,
(including excess liability coverage) for all of the years your city has been a member.
The "adjusted loss" figure is your city's losses for all years of participation, minus applicable
deductibles, and after "capping" each individual large loss. For purposes of the dividend
formula, each individual loss is capped at the lesser of either the city's earned premium for that
year or $100,000.
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(612 i 2E1-12ti`)0 (800,92.;-1122 TDD (612 i 261-1290 Fax (612 ) 281-1299
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PROPERTY/CASUALTY
1995 DIVIDEND CALCULATION
AT MAY 313,1995
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P.O. BOX 64016
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ST. PAUL MN 551640
PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD
PLYMOUTH MN 55447
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MEMBERS DIVIDEND PERCENTAGE
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Ph.. Plans
Fazn - and Public Entities
Update on
"Jurisdiction of Plan"
Waste ManagementAct
Minn. Stat. § 115A, 46, subd. 5 (1995)
In 1991 and 1995, the "Jurisdiction of the Plan,,
section of the Waste Management Act was
amended. These amendments affect the way
public entities are required to manage their solid
waste. This fact sheer explains these amendments
in order to help public entities and their solid
waste contractors comply with the law.
What does the law say?
When public entities arrange for solid waste
services, they are required to fellow their county's
solid waste plan or master plan unless they have the
county's permission to do otherwise. For example:
■ Some county plans have mandatory recycling
requirements, so all public entities in that county
must recycle.
la State law bans certain materials from the waste
stream, and some county plans specify flow
banned materials are to be managed. Public
entities in those counties must manage these
materials as prescribed.
■ Some county plans require waste to be
processed, so all public entities in that county
must process their waste using waste -to -energy or
composting facilities.
What is a public entity?
■ State agencies, offices, institutions.
■ Metropolitan agencies, die Metropolitan Council,
the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District.
■ The nate Legislature.
The courts.
Counties.
Cities and townships.
School districts.
Special taxing districts (for example, watershed
districts and the Western Lake Superior
Sanitary District).
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■ Contractors acting on a contract with a
public entity.
When do public entitles have to comply with
the law?
Political subdivisions were required to comply on
August 1, 1991, Other public entities were
required to comply on July 15, 1995,
Why was the law changed?
Public entity cooperation helps ensure the success
Of county solid waste management systems. Since
1980, counties have been responsible for solid
waste management within their borders, and have
worked hard to create effective systems to manage
their solid waste. 'These systems were developed
through a public fanning process with input from
public entities :Uother interested parties. These
systems were designed to manage waste wisely
they deserve the support of government units.
It a public entity hires a contractor for solid
waste servlces, who is responsible for
complying with the law?
When a public entity hires a contractor for solid
waste services, both the public entity and the
contractor are responsible for following the county
plan. For example:
■ When a public entity hires a contractor to renovate
a school, both the public entity and the contractor are
responsible for managing the construction waste in
accordance with the county plan.
a If a city has organized collection, both the city
and the hauler are responsible for managing the
waste in accordance with the county plan.
What If a public entity has solid waste contracts
that are inconsistent with the county plan?
The public entity must renegotiate the contract at
the first opportunity,
Does this law apply to public entitles who send
their waste out of state?
Yes. All public entities must comply with the law,
regardless of where they send their waste.
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What must a public entity do If it does not want to
foi'low the county plan?
The governing board of the public entity must request an
exemption from the county board. lite County boa d will
either deny the exemption or approve it by County resolution.
In the event that a public entity chouses to use a waste
management practice that is lower or, the waste manage-
ment hierarchy that, required by the county phut, the
public entity n,ust also follow the additional require_
merits outlined in Minn. Stat. 5 115A.471 0 995). These
requirements are explained below.
Update on "Public Entities,
Management of Solid Waste"
Waste ManagemeniAct, Mlnn. &,t. § 1154471(1990
i n 1995, a secti
memeon entitled "public entities ane! the
anagnt of solid waste" was added to the Waste
Management Act.
What does the law say?
If a public entity warns permission to manage its solid
waste using a method that is lower on the waste manage-
mcnt hierarchy than the method required by the county
plan, it must do the following before it enters into a
contract for solid waste services:
1. Determine the potential liability to the public entity and
its taxpayers for managing the waste in this manner.
2. Givers this liability, the public entity must decide if it
still wishes to manage waste in this manner_ If it does,
the public entity must:
• Develop a plan for managing the potential liability.
• Obtain the perntissiun of the county, through a
county resolution.
• Submit these items to the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency.
• Implement the plan for managing the potential liability.
What Is the waste management hierarchy?
The Waste Management Act ranks waste management
methods in this order of preference:
L Waste reduction and reuse.
2. Waste recycling.
3. Composting of yard waste and food waste.
4. Resource recovery through incineration or
composting.
5. Land disposal (landfilling),
Mow do the r`jurisdletion of �-
entitlee sections of the Waste Management t Act
work together?
It depends on what the county plan requires, and how
the public entity wants to manage its waste. For example:
Same county plana say waste is to be landfilled, but do
not require waste to go a specific landfill. Therefore:
■ A public entity can take its waste to any landfill.
■ If the public entity wants to take its waste to a resource
recovery facility, it must first obtain the county's
Permission, However, it does not have to go through the
Process to determine and manage its liability because
resource recovery is higher on the waste management
hiel•archy than laud disposal.
Sorne county plans require that waste go to a specific
facility. Therefore;
a► One way for public entities to comply with this
requirement is to develop a contract. chat specifically
states when the contractor must deliver waste. This
contract should require contractors to submit proof that
tl,e waste is being delivered to the correct facility.
■ If the public entity watts to take waste to another
facility, it must first obtain the county's permission. If the
facility is lower on the hierarchy than the county -
specified facility, the public entity must perform the
Process to determine and manage its potential liability.
Some county plans require waste to be processed.
Therefore:
• A public entity may take its waste to any Facility that meets
the processing regttirtments outlined in the county plan.
■ One way for public entities to comply with this
requirement is to develop a contract that requires
contractors to adhere to the county's processing
requirement. This cvntract should require contractors to
submit proof that the waste is being delivered to an
aPprbpr'iatc processing facility.
■ If a public entity wants co take its waste to a landfill, it
Must obtain the county's permission and go through tilt
process to determine and manage its liability.
Where can 1 find more Information?
Contact your county solid waste department for more
inti rrnation about your county solid waste plan. Fur
more information about state law, call:
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23 communities receive
grants for hockey rinks
By Jay Weiner
Star Tribune Staff Writer
Thanks to the "Mighty Ducks"
initiative and a $200,000 grant
from the Minnesota Amateur
Sports Commission (MASC), ice
hockey in Bagley is finally moving
indoors.
Bagley, the last high school
program in the state to play its
varsity games outdoors, was one
of 23 communities given new or
improved ice -sport shelter Mon-
day by MASC.
"We play a lot of away games,"
said Terry Waagmeester, presi-
dent of the Bagley Youth Hockey
Association, which, along with
Bagley High School, has had diffi-
culty attracting visiting teams to
play outdoors for 25 years.
Bagley often has had limited
ice availability, because of ex-
treme cold or early thaws from
January through March. It forced
many games to be moved and
rescheduled.
That should end by next sea-
son, Waagmeester said, as Bagley
will add another $480,000 of
town -generated cash to build a
$680,000 indoor rink.
The Mighty Ducks program
was funded by the Legislature to
the tune of $2.9 million, all of
which was awarded Monday by
MASC. Eleven communities, in-
cluding Bagley, will get at least
$125,000 each to help build new
rinks; each community had to
match the MASC grants.
Five cities, including Minne-
apolis and St. Paul, were awarded
$250,000 for new arenas. The St.
Paul grant will help the College of
St. Catherine's in its bid for a
multisheet ice center for women.
The Minneapolis grant is to aid
hockey in Northeast Minneapo-
lis's Edison community; the Uni-
versity of Minnesota will be in-
volved in the project.
Mighty Ducks grants
Here are the Minnesota communities
that received Ice -sport shelter grants
through the "Mighty Ducks" initiative
from the Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission:
> New arena grants: Faribault,
$250,000; Sleepy Eye, $150,000;
Plymouth, $250,000; St. Paul,
$250,000; Minneapolis, $250,000;
Oakdale/Maplewood, $250,000; Bag-
ley, $200,000; Sauk Centre,
$125,000; Richmond, $200,000; Clo-
quet, $250,000; Eveleth, Virginia,
Mountain Iron and Gilbert, $250,000.
> Renovation grants/ Rochester,
$50,000; Worthington, $50,000; Mar-
shall, $50,000; Brooklyn Park,
$25,000; Ramsey County, $50,000;
Richfield, $50,000; Inver Grove
Heights, $23,000; Cottage Grove,
$40,000; Stevens County, $50,000;
Lindstrom, $25,000; Babbitt,
$12,000; Duluth, $50,000.
Another 12 communities re-
ceived between $12,000 and
$50,000 to spruce up facilities.
The selected communities
have promised to raise a total of
nearly $25 million, in addition to
MASC's seed money, for their
construction projects.
The Mighty Ducks program re-
sulted from a lack of ice availabil-
ity statewide, mostly because of
the meteoric rise of girls' and
women's participation in hockey.
One grant, by law, had to go to a
non -hockey program; Virginia,
Eveleth, Mountain Iron and Gil-
bert partnered to receive
$250,000 for a new curling center.
MASC executive director Paul
Erickson said the agency would
probably seek between $4 million
and $5 million for another round
of Mighty Ducks grants in the
upcoming legislative session.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1995 Metro/State * STAR TRIBUNE • PAGE B3
Neighbors stunned as Medina lawyer gets ready to open casino
By Kevin Duchschere
and Mike Kastuba
Star Tribune Staff lYriters
The sign along Hwy. 55 in Me-
dina went up Sunday, stunning
residents and bringing a flurry of
phone calls to City Hall. It read
simply: "Opening Soon — Long-
horn Casino."
Al LaFontaine, 75, an Ameri-
can Indian who lives in St. Paul
and calls himself "the dean of
tribal law in Minnesota," said he
bought the property last week on
y a $2 million -plus contract for
deed. He said Tuesday that under
"r an 1826 treaty that his chieftain
w
ancestor signed with the U.S.
government, he has inherited
property rights that enable him to
declare a reservation — and open
a casino — on any land he owns.
He is calling the 14 -acre site,
near Hwy. 55 and County Rd. 101,
"the Al LaFontaine Reservation."
The casino will open in a couple
of weeks, as soon as he secures
gaming devices through prospec-
tive backers in Chicago, he said.
It will be the beginning of what
he said will be a national network
of LaFontaine casinos.
"We're going to have every-
thing that [Las] Vegas has," he
said.
Medina City Clerk Jeff Karlson
confirmed that LaFontaine ap-
parently bought the property a
few days ago. "Right now, we're
taking the matter seriously," he
said. "This gentleman has pur-
chased the property and seems
intent on putting in a casino."
Can he do it? About 20 resi-
dents of the Cherry Hill develop-
ment that abuts the LaFontaine
property attended the City Coun-
cil meeting Tuesday night, hop-
ing to get an answer to that ques-
tion. They were disappointed
when Mayor Anne Theis told
them that city officials had not
had enough time to study the
issue, and postponed discussion.
Billy Soule, one of the neigh-
bors at the meeting, ticked off the
problems a casino would create
for the area's 300 residents: lower
property values, greater demands
on local roads and sewer systems,
not to mention the risks to chil-
dren. "It just doesn't fit in the
plans of the city of Medina," he
said.
"A strip mall [at the site]
sounds real good right now," a
woman cracked.
Sen. Gen Olson, R-Minnetrista,
who attended the meeting, said
that a new casino must be ap-
proved by Gov. Arne Carlson, the
U.S. Department of the Interior
and neighboring Indian tribes be-
fore it can be opened. The state's
Department of Public Safety
could close any casino that
opened without getting that ap-
proval, and that's unlikely, she
said.
"We're skeptical that this can
be done," said Norman Pint, a
special agent with the gambling
enforcement division of the De-
partment of Public Safety. Pint
said that the agency was investi-
gating the case, but that there
was nothing in state -tribal com-
pacts to indicate that Indian
gaming could occur at the site.
However, Pint acknowledged
that LaFontaine had once called
the agency and asked questions
about Indian gaming.
Karlson said LaFontaine had
also approached Medina officials.
He said that two years ago — well
before he bought the land — La-
Fontaine had called the city to
ask about building a casino on
the property.
LaFontaine, who grew up on
the Turtle Mountain reservation
in North Dakota, insists that his
treaty rights are recognized by
the U.S. Constitution and there-
fore override state and federal
laws.
S if
DATE: December 20, 1995
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Medina Casino Proposal
Attached is a copy of an article that appeared in this morning's Star Tribune concerning
a proposed casino in Medina.
I contacted the City of Medina to see what additional information might be available on
the proposal. The staff indicated that the individual mentioned in the article has
purchased an existing building, formerly occupied by Cates Construction. The site is
on the north side of Highway 55, just west of Highway 101 near the Medina/ Plymouth
border.
Very little information is available other than what is in the news article. The headline
of this article is incorrect, but Medina staff confirmed the rest of the story. No
application for any approvals have been submitted to the City. They have not set a
time for discussion at any future Council meeting. They are waiting for a report from
their City Attorney. Apparently their requests for information are being hampered by
the closure of BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) offices due to the federal government
shut down. The approval of a number of agencies would be required before a casino
could be opened, so it is highly unlikely that it could happen "within a couple of
weeks" as the proposer is quoted in the story.
Casinos can have significant land use and public facility impacts (particularly on
transportation and sewers.) If this proposal is serious, we will need to keep abreast of
the issue.
For Immediate Release
December 20, 1996
CITY OF
PIYMOUTR
Contact: Kathy Lueckert, 509-5052
Plymouth City Hall will extend hours in 1996
If getting to city offices before they close has made it difficult for you to conduct
city business, your task will get easier in 1996. As of Jan. 2, Plymouth city offices will offer
extended hours on Tuesdays evenings. City Hall and the Public Safety Building, 3400
Plymouth Blvd., will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Hours on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays will remain 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extended hours will be offered on a trial basis through Aug. 30. Customers can
expect to conduct routine business such as registering for recreation classes, filing for
homestead and applying for building permits. To accommodate the longer hours without
increasing personnel costs, city staff members will work staggered schedules. Please be
aware that if you need to speak to a specific staff member and have not made an
appointment, you may find that the staff member is not available.
The extended hours resulted from a citizen survey which the City conducted last
spring. Survey respondents showed a preference for having later hours at City Hall and the
Public Safety Building.
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PLYMOUTH .1 '1�� uuli%u! llacc'To 1 i��e
PL"'f, OUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH. UIINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612)) 509-5000
Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
December 14, 1995
Page 41
Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Bildsoe, Fiemann, Johnson, Wahl and
Willegalle; Planning Commissioner Ribbe, staff Bisek, Blank and
Pederson
Absent: Commissioner Priebe
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the December meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Willegalle and seconded by Commissioner
Bildsoe to approve the minutes of the November meeting as presented. The
motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary discussed Old Fashioned Christmas which took place on
December 10. The hayrides and roasting marshmallows activities ended up
being cancelled due to the extremely cold temperatures. Attendance was
down from the usual 800 to about 400, but despite the cold weather, Mary
felt the event was an overall success.
Staff recently attended the annual MRPA State Conference, held in early
December. Three of our staff members were honored with awards. Karol
received a grant for her work on MRPA committees. Rick was honored
earlier in the year with a NYSCA Youth Sports Coaches award and Cindy
was recognized for her work with aquatics. In addition, one of our seasonal
employees, Kristen Schrader, who has been with us for a number of years,
received a scholarship to continue her education.
Mary announced that we are involved in two new projects. One is CONECT,
a collaborative effort to serve lower income families in the Plymouth area.
Our first program with them will be swimming lessons offered to the
residents' children of Regency Pointe Apartments, located on Harbor Lane.
The complex has its own pool, so the lessons will be offered on site. The
second project is called We Love Our Kids." This is a program that focuses
on finding positive things for kids to do in their spare time in an effort to
PRAC Minutes/December 1995
Page 42
keep them from getting into trouble. This year's Fire and Ice Festival will be
dedicated to the theme, "We Love Our Kids."
Mary indicated that she needed some help with the speed skating event at
Fire and Ice. The Plymouth Speed Skating Club always ran the event in the
past, but they have disbanded. She asked commissioners to provide her with
the names of any speedskaters they might know personally who would be
willing to volunteer. Mary announced a new event at this year's Festival
would be a volleyball tournament in the vicinity of the new sand courts at
Parkers Lake.
Warming houses will open Saturday, December 16, and will be in operation
until February 19, weather permitting. Rick held staff training for the
warming house attendants Thursday.
c. Others. There were no visitors.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Approved Recreational Sports Facility Report. Council reviewed the Sports
Facility Report at a special session and unanimously adopted it.
b. Approved consultant for amphitheater study. Council approved hiring a
consultant to search for a new location for the City amphitheater, since the
current location is the proposed site for new recreational facilities.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Private pooliWayzata School Dist. Pool study update. Director Blank
announced that the private swim club, Classic Lake Aquatics, recently
informed the City that they are no longer interested in a joint project,
because they were unable to raise any funds. The Wayzata School District,
however, is still interested and has sent a letter of intent to the City,
indicating their willingness to contribute $1.5 million toward the cost of a 25 -
meter lap pool, which they could use for swim meets, practices, synchronized
swimming, etc. Director Blank said that the City has also had discussions
with a couple of private health clubs, Lifetime Fitness and Flagship Athletic
Club, regarding a joint project that could include facilities such as a
recreational/leisure pool, gymnasiums, fitness equipment, meeting rooms,
etc. Flagship Athletic Club has since decided they are not interested. The
City had asked them if a daily admission fee could be arranged for residents
of Plymouth who might not be interested in an annual membership, and
after doing some numbers crunching, Flagship indicated they could not
accommodate us. However, Lifetime Fitness is willing to work with the City
on some type of daily admission fee for Plymouth residents, even though
their normal mode of operation is an annual membership.
PRAC Minutes/December 1995
Page 43
Commissioners then asked what the probability was for the City receiving a
Mighty Ducks ice arena grant and if this had any effect on this other project.
Director Blank explained that there was a good chance the City would be
receiving a full $250,000 grant from the MASC, as well as additional pledges
of approximately $550,000 from athletic associations, the Wayzata School
District and the City of Wayzata. This leaves a balance of $4 million, which
the City may spend from the Community Improvement Fund. However, this
will require a citizen vote, which the City hopes to schedule for next
February 6 or 13. According to Director Blank, this entire amount will be
needed to build the two indoor ice rinks as proposed in our grant application.
The Commission asked if it was feasible for the City to construct a pool with
the School District and no outside involvement. Director Blank indicated
that it probably would be possible from a financial aspect.
Commissioner Johnson questioned where Lifetime Fitness would locate their
facility. Director Blank said that it would be on City -owned land adjacent to
the ice arenas, along Plymouth Boulevard between 37th and 36th Avenues,
east of Cub Foods. Director Blank displayed a concept plan designed by
Lifetime Fitness that showed the layout of a lap pool (which could be used by
the School District free of charge whenever they wanted), a leisure pool,
basketball courts/gyms, racquetball courts, fitness equipment, aerobics room,
community rooms, etc. A senior center was also shown on the south end of
the concept plan. Director Blank explained that if the City accepted Lifetime
Fitness' offer, there would be no operating cost to the City whatsoever.
Lifetime Fitness would bear the entire cost to construct the facility and would
have all the responsibility for operating it. Director Blank added that if
Lifetime Fitness later went bankrupt, the City would have first option to
assume the payments or right of first refusal.
Commissioner Johnson asked what the daily admission fee for Plymouth
residents would be. Director Blank explained that the Lifetime Fitness
owner started out asking $8 for an adult and $3 for children, but that the
City wanted no more than $6 per adult to be charged. Lifetime countered
with $7, but that cost is still being negotiated. Lifetime's regular fee is $29
per month for individuals. In a survey of surrounding cities that have
community centers, the highest per day fee charged for an adult was $6 and
that was at Dakota Community Fitness Center (in Prior Lake affiliated with
Mystic Lake). Most city -run community centers have a daily admission fee of
around $3 - $4 per adult. Director Blank believes that Lifetime's justification
for charging $7 is due to the fact that their fitness equipment is the most
state-of-the-art and most expensive anywhere around, plus daily admission
gives the user access to every amenity in the club, from the pool to the fitness
equipment to the aerobics classes, etc.
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Page 44
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Commissioner Fiemann stated that he would like more time to consider some
other options. He wondered what it would cost the City to build its own
community center that would have facilities similar to Lifetime Fitness.
Director Blank said that the community center proposed in 1989 was
estimated at $12 million, and at today's prices, would probably run around
$14.5 million. He stated that Lifetime Fitness' proposal is a good deal for the
City, economically.
Commissioner Johnson indicated that he was not comfortable with a private
health club building on the City's most valuable piece of property, and he
added that he didn't think it was appropriate that a resident of Plymouth be
charged such a high daily use fee. He said that it would prevent many
residents from being able to use the facilities. He also felt that a private
health club would not meet the needs of the majority of Plymouth's residents,
and in most cases, health clubs cater to adults, rather than to children and
families. He also believes that private health clubs tend to have a somewhat
negative attitude when it comes to teenagers hanging around.
Several commissioners concurred with Johnson's opinion and stated they
were not willing to endorse the idea of a private health club building on city -
owned land. Their main concerns were that a privately run facility would
not meet the needs of most of the residents, the daily use fee would be too
high, and it probably would not meet the needs of the City's Parks and
Recreation Department, since the City probably would not be able to
schedule any programs there.
Since it seemed to be the consensus of the Commission that a private health
club was not a good idea, Chair Anderson suggested that commissioners
contact the Council regarding their feelings and encouraged them to attend
the next Council meeting and express their concerns. Chair Anderson also
asked Director Blank to try and schedule a joint meeting with the Council as
soon as possible, so that this issue could be discussed further. Director Blank
replied that a motion would be in order for the joint meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WILLEGALLE REQUESTING THAT A
JOINT MEETING BE SCHEDULED WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
b. West Medicine Lake Park update. All construction has ceased for the
remainder of the year, but crews did manage to put in the road surcharge,
base rock, water lines and sewer lines.
c. Open spaces update. One site remains to be purchased, but there are some
difficulties being encountered with a couple of the owners. It's beginning to
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Page 45 '
look like this site may have to be given up for another site elsewhere in the
City, according to Director Blank, although the City may still get a portion of
this parcel.
d. Playfield/high school update - review budget as part of CIP. Director Blank
explained that Elm Creek Playfield is part of bid package no. 5, which is
scheduled to go out for bid in January. The estimated cost to complete that
portion of the playfield that would be ready for use in 1997 is $1.6 million.
Director Blank was happy to report that of the 13 requests made by the Girls'
Fastpitch Softball Association, the City was able to accommodate 12 1/2. The
one-half they did not get was permanent fencing on the softball fields.
Instead, they will get temporary fencing on game days. Director Blank said
they were about to complain about that when they realized that the City had
bent over backwards to satisfy their needs, while the School District has not
made a single attempt to help them out. Director Blank went on to say that
so far, all bid packages have been coming in under the estimates, which has
been very good for the District. The next bid package, no. 4, is the high
school building itself. If that comes in under budget, then the School District
may go ahead and contribute $1.5 million toward the construction of a
competitive pool. If the bid package comes in over the estimate, they may
end up putting the money toward the high school instead.
e. Approve 1996-2000 CIP. Director Blank briefly reviewed the CIP, and
distributed copies of letters received from both Birchview and Sunset
Elementary Schools asking for the City's help in funding playground
improvements. Director Blank said that the City helped fund Sunset's
playground several years ago, and this would be their second request for
assistance. He told both parent groups that Greenwood Elementary is on the
schedule for funding in 1996, and that their requests would probably not be
considered until 1997.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BILDSOE AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER FIEMANN TO ADOPT THE 1996-2000 PARKS CIP.
Commissioner Wahl asked for some clarification regarding the $440,000 for
West Medicine Lake Park, which was down $100,000. Director Blank said
that the lagoon and the beach, each estimated at $50,000, were withdrawn
for now, due to some permitting problems. He explained that a significant
amount of construction could still be completed for $440,000.
THE VOTE WAS THEN TAKEN AND THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL
AYES.
f. Senior citizen needs analysis update. Director Blank explained that the task
force needed to hold another three or four meetings before a final report could
PRAC Minutes/December 1995
Page 46 '
be compiled. Commissioner Willegalle, who is a member of the task force,
stated that some of the seniors' concerns regarding a senior center include
having a place to play cards, dance, a stage for their own theater
performances, a multi-purpose room, an arts and crafts room, and a room for
preparing food, all on one level.
g. Continue golf course discussion. Director Blank indicated that he will try to
meet with the owner of Hollydale golf course before he leaves for Phoenix for
the winter months.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Cardinal Ridge neighborhood park. Director Blank explained that Cardinal
Ridge is on the schedule for development in 1996. This project is estimated
to cost about $220,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WAHL AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON RECOMMENDING THAT A CONSULTANT
BE HIRED TO BEGIN THE WORK OF DESIGNING CARDINAL RIDGE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Willegalle stated that the East Parkers Lake Improvement
Association is working with City Forester Paul Buck in his efforts to get a grant
to help with the nurp ponds at the new high school/playfield.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Director Blank stated that City staff will be meeting with the public and
Hennepin Parks in January to study a way to get a trail down the east side of
Medicine Lake.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
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December 15, 1995 CITU C
PUMOUTR
Mark Youngblood
17105 19th Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Youngblood:
I am in receipt of your letter dated December 6, with regard to the proposed trail on
19th Avenue. At the trail meeting held on Tuesday, December 12, I spoke with
your neighbors and your wife regarding this proposed trail. Based on our
conversation, we are going to see if there are any other alternatives that may be as
good as the proposed trail. If there is a viable option, we will be sure and
incorporate this into our report that goes forward to the City Council at a later date.
In your letter, you noted that you had recently moved to Plymouth, and I thought it
would be helpful to give you some background on this issue. In the past 24 months,
residents along 19th Avenue have appeared on numerous occasions before the City
Council describing what appears to be very unsafe conditions for both automobiles
and certainly youth pedestrians and bicyclers on this roadway. It was for this
reason of youth safety that this section of road and trail was included in the 1995
bond referendum in order to provide a safe and useable trail for the children in the
area. I believe that most people at City Hall, including the staff and City Council,
are convinced that the conditions described by the area residents are real, and we
are looking for a solution to prevent a potential accident. I'm sure you can
understand that our only motive is to make 19th Avenue a more safe environment
for everyone; drivers, walkers and bikers.
I thank you and your wife for your willingness to communicate with us on this
issue, and we will inform you when the reports are forwarded to the City Council.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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cc: City Manager
City Council
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
17105 19th Ave. North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dec. 6, 1995
Mr. Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Blank,
I am writing in response to your Dec. 1 letter about the proposed trail improvement.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the sessions you have scheduled for Dec. 12 so,
therefore, I appreciate this opportunity to express my reaction to your letter.
I have recently moved to Plymouth and enjoy the city and its amenities . When we
purchased our home we noted the existing, improved trail directly behind our property. It
is a macadam surface and is in excellent condition. I am surprised that you are not
showing it on your trail map (Segment 9, Figure 6).
We would have little reason - actually, no reason - to use the proposed trail since the
existing trail already connects the trail along Rt. 101 to the north -south segment of trail
emanating from Holly Lane. I have observed many other trail users use this trail to go
from the Holly Lane area to Rt. 101 and the reverse. Why would the City want to expend
funds to place another trail in my front yard when there is already one connecting the 2
locations off my back yard?
I understand any property owner being willing to have a trail placed adjacent to someone
else's lard, but do the property owners and taxpayers of Plymouth know or understand
that money is being spent to develop a trail parallel to and within 75 yards of an existing
trail? Please consider whether it makes any sense to expend funds to duplicate what
already exists? And, how are people going to know that it will be a duplication when the
trail maps don't show the existing trail?
Please also consider whether it makes sense or is it even fair to have trails running both
across the front and across the back of any individual's property.
I'm sure you already encounter the inconsiderate dog walker from around the corner who
decides your lot is OK for leaving a deposit. We already suffer from that going to our
mailbox or putting out the trash and recyclables without encouraging more such traffic.
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19th Avenue North is a relatively quiet street by most standards - even from my viewpoint
after having moved from a much smaller locality in a much smaller neighborhood. This is
the main reason I was attracted to this neighborhood in the first place, not to mention the
trail in the back yard. Although I am supportive of improvements and enjoy existing trails
myself, it is difficult to understand why this duplication in a non -congested area is
necessary.
I respectfully submit that this proposal is inappropriate and should be disregarded.
Sincerely,
Mark Vumeblood
cc: Ms.
Joy Tierney, Mayor
Mr.
David Anderson, Council, Ward 1
Mr.
Tim Wold, Council, Council, Ward 2
Mr.
Nicholas Granath, Council, Ward 3
Mr.
John Edson, Council, Ward 4
Ms.
Carole Helliwell, Council, At Large
Mr.
Chuck Lymangood, Council, At Large
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
December 19, 1995
Darrell Tilleskjor
16755 25th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Tilleskjor,
Thank you for your letter to Mayor Tierney expressing your concerns over the fee
schedule of false alarms for residents. Mayor Tierney has asked Public Safety Director
Craig Gerdes to respond to your concerns. You can expect a response from him by
January 2, 1996.
Thanks again for your thoughtful letter. Please give me a can on 509-5052 if you have
not received a response by January 2.
Sincerely,
ka"Awk,
141
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
cc: Craig Gerdes, Public Safety Director
C/R, file (95-57)
We Listen - We Solve - We Care
DARRELL E. TILLESKJOR
December 16, 1995
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
The purpose of this letter is twofold:
First, to request that you and the city council consider an amendment to City Code
Section 1155 concerning Alarm Systems, specifically concerning the schedule of
fines for false alarms. Plymouth is the only community in the metro area that has
only one free false alarm pe year, and the schedule of fines for subsequent false
alarms is higher than other communities as well. Attached is a schedule of fines
and false alarm regulations of other communities in this area. If you would do a
comparison of Plymouth's code versus that of other communities, you will see that
the policy in Plymouth is much more restrictive and the fines are confiscatory. I
do not believe such a stringent posture is necessary or is in the long term interests
of the residents of Plymouth.
Second, is to bring to your attention the fact that my October 24, 1995 letter to the
Public Safety Director still has not been responded to. A copy of this letter is also
attached. I did not write a rhetorical letter. I expected an answer top what I
believe is a serious lack of timely response to an alarm, albeit a false one. I wrote
expecting a response and I still do expect a response.
Thank you for your attention to these two matters. I look forward to hearing from
you soon.
incerely,
Darrell E. Tilleskjor
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cc: Tim Wold, Councilman Ward 2
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
16755 25th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone 612-475-1395
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DARRELL E. TiLLESKJOR
October 24, 1995
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Public Safety Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Gentlemen:
On October 9 we inadvertently coded in a false alarm on our security system
which necessitated a response by your Public Safety personnel. According to the
letter we received, copies attached, the alarm was triggered at 6:56 a.m. We were
roused from our sleep between 7:20 and 7:30 a.m. We had time to go down the
stairs, let the dog out, let the dog back in, go back upstairs, and fall sound asleep
before the police knocked on our door to see if everything was all right. I shudder
to think what could have happened to us if the alarm had been a true duress signal!
That long of a response time makes me question the value of having a security
system at all. It is not only our personal property which we are attempting to
protect, it is our personal safety as well! In these days of increasing personal
violence we do not feel as secure now as we did before the false alarm was sent.
Having said all of this, I do want to advise you that the two police officers who
came to the door conducted themselves very professionally and friendly. The
questions they asked were appropriate to the situation.
I would appreciate any comments that you have on the above.
Er1CIOSed iS a Completed Police Alarm User Permit Application, a5 requested in the
coes oncience we recei
nP ved.
Sincerely,
Darrell E. Tilleskjor
City
Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Anoka
3 free
None
None
421-6632
4-7 $50/each
8-up $100
Apple Valley
4 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None - Homeowner is sent a letter once
953-2700
5 -► $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
they've had a false alarm
applies to the combined total.
Blaine
3 free
3 free
None
784-6700
4-6 = $50 each
4 = $200 each
7+ add $25 to each add'1 alarm
5 f- = add $50 to each add't alarm
Bloomington
3 free
None
None
948-8872
4th = $50
5+ add $25 to each add'l alarm
Brooklyn Center
4 free
1 free
None
569-3333
Rh =$50
2nd — $150
6+ add $25 to each add'1 alarm
3rd — $300
Brooklyn Park
3 free
3 free
None
493-8222
4th = $50
4th = $50
5+ add $25 to each add'I alarm
5+ add $25 to each add'1 alarm
Burnsville
Ordinance not in place yet- pending
None
895-4600
Champlin
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
421-2971
4-10 $75 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
11-15 $125 each
applies to the combined total.
Chanhassen
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
Yes. Contact the Carver Cty Sheriff at
361-2212
4 - 8 = $50
alarms; the police fee schedule
361-1212 to request a registration form.
9+ _ $I00
applies to the combined total.
There is no fee to register.
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Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Chaska
30 day grace period.
30 day grace period
Yes. Call City Hall for a registration
448-2851
3 free
3 free
form at 448-2851.
4+ = $50 each
4-5 = $100 each
6 = $200
7 = $300
8 + � $400
Columbia Heights
None
None
None
782-2830
Coon Rapids
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
780-6481
4-5 = $29 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
6-9 = $58 each
applies to the combined total.
10+ = $115 each
Crystal
3 free
None
None
531-1014
4-10 = $57 each
11-15 = $112 each
16+ _ $169 each
Eden Prairie
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None-- After 5 false alarms, the
949-6200
4-10 = $50 each
alarms- the police fee schedule
homeowner must write letter to City
11-15 = $100 each
applies to the combined total.
explaining the alarms and the plan to
16+ _ $150 each
reduce them.
Edina
2 free
2 free
None
925-2242
3+ = $95 each
3+= $95 each
Elk River
4 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
441-4919
5+ = $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
applies to the combined total.
Excelsior
2 free
1 free
None
474-5233
3+ = $50 each
2+ _ $150 each
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Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Fridley
5 free
None
None
572-3629
6th =$50 each
7+ _ $75 each
Golden Valley
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
593-8079
4-10 = $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
11-14 = $100 each
applies to the combined total.
15+ _ $150 each
Hopkins
4 free
1 free
Yes. One-time, $25 registration fee.
938-8885
5+ _ $50 each
2+ _ $250 each
Contact the police at 938-8885.
Jordan
None
None
None
873-4307
Lakeville
3 free
Fire alarins are tallied with police
None
4693424
4-5 = $25 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
6+ = $50 each
applies to the combined total.
Long Lake
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
473-7710
4-10 $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
11-15 $100 each
applies to the combined total.
16 -up $150 each
Maple Grove
None
2 free
None
494-6000
3+ _ $280 each
Maple Plain
None
None
479-0515
Ordinance is pending
Miaaeapolis
4 free
None
Not at this time
673-2080
5th = $59
6th = $89
7th = $119
8+ T $238/each
Minnegaso Safety Plus is not 11ahle for any in rmation proviaect on this sheet, including information that may be inaccurate or out of date. This
information is provided solely as a service to customers. Information on this sheet was gathered on November 3, 1995.
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City
Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Minnetonka
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
939-8500
4th = $50
alarms; the police fee schedule
5+ = add $25 to each add'] alarm
applies to the combined total.
Monticello
None
None
None
295-2711
Medina
5 free
5 fire dept's serve Medina,
None
473-9209
6+ = $50 each
Customer needs to identify the
dept. that serves them and check
that city's ordinance.
Mound
None
None
None
472-0600
Moundsview
3 free
2 free
None
784-3771
4 + = $50 each
3rd = $200
4th = $250
New Brighton
2 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
638-2070
3+ = $150 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
applies to the combined total.
New Hope
None
None
531-5100
Osseo
None
None
None
424-5444
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customers. Information on this sheet was gathered on November 3, 1995.
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Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Orono
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with
None
473-7710
4-10 ry $50 each
police alarms; the police fee
11-15 = $100 each
schedule applies to the
16 -up = $150 each
combined total.
Plymouth
1 free
1st = $100
Yes. 1 -time registration. No fee to
509-5160
2nd = $50
2+ _ $200 each
register, but there is a $25 fine if
3+ = add $25 to each add'l alarm
homeowner has a false alarm and is
W registered.
Richfield
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with
None
537-9800
4-9 = $50 each
police alarms; the police fee
10+ = $100 each
schedule applies to the
combined total.
Robbinsdale
3 free
None
None
537-4534
4-10 $50 each
11-15 $100 each
16 -up $150 each
St.Anthony
2 free
None
Yes - $10.00 fee
789-8881
3rd =$75 each
4 + = add $25 to each add'I alarm
St. Louis Park
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with
None
924-2600
4-9 = $50 each
police alarms; the police fee
10-14 = $100 each
schedule applies to the
15 + _ $150 each
combined total.
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customers. Information on this sheet was gathered on November 3, 1995.
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City
Police Fine Schedule
Fire Fine Schedule
Permit/Registration/Notes
Savage
3 free
3 free
None
882-2600
4+ _ $50 each
4 + = $150 each
Spring Lake Park
4 free
1st = free
None
784-6498
5+ = $75 each
2 + = $150
Spring Park
3 free
None
None
473-7710
4-10 = $50 each
(served by Mound fire)
11-15 = $100 each
16 -up = $150 each
Shorewood
2 free
1 free
None
474-3236
3+ = $100 each
2 + = $150 each
Tonka Bay
2 free
1 free
None
474-3261
3+ = $50 each
2 + = $150 each
Waconia
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
Yes. Contact the Carver Cty Sheriff at
442-2184
4-8 = $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
361-1212 to request a registration form.
8 -up = $100 each
applies to the combined total,
There is no fee to register.
Wayzata
3 free
Fire alarms are tallied with police
None
473-4333
4-10 = $50 each
alarms; the police fee schedule
11-15 = $100 each
applies to the combined total.
16+ _ $150 each
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MANAGER, LOST LAKE BRANCH
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
LlNI TED STIATES
POSTAL SERVICE
Mayor, City of Plymouth
City Administrator, City of Plymouth
12/15/95
I am writing you requesting your assistance in a potential safety hazard on West
Medicine Lake Road. This is in the area between 2400 - 2600 W Med Lk Rd. As the
carrier makes his daily delivery, cars passing along this stretch of road have
minimal reaction time when coming over the hill and around the curve to see the
carrier vehicle on the shoulder making his delivery.
Is it possible for the city to do one of the following:
1) Increase the shoulder area along this stretch of road this spring or summer,
2) Could the city possibly post a sign enabling oncoming traffic to be cautious of
delivery vehicles on the shoulder.
If you have any questions, concerns, or other possible solutions please call me or
one of my supervisors at 557-4989.
I appreciate your time and input into this matter,
Thank You
f
Michael Larson
Manager, Lost Lake Branch
9705 - 45th Av N
Plymouth MN 55442-9998
cc. USPS Safety office
Manager Customer Services North
NALC Branch Office
Station Steward
Carrier Route # 4123
File
9705 - 45TH AV N
PLYMOUTH MN 55442-9998
1-612-557-4989
IN
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
December 20, 1995
Michael Larson, Manager
Lost Lake Branch, USPS
9705 45th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442-9998
Dear Mr. Larson,
Thank you for your letter to Mayor Tierney expressing your concerns about potential
safety hazards on Medicine Lake Road. Mayor Tierney has asked Public Works
Director Fred Moore to respond to your concerns. You can expect a response from him
by January 3, 1996.
Thanks again for your thoughtful letter. Please give me a can on 509-5052 if you have
not received a response by January 3.
Sincerely,
&kAwer
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
C/R, file (95-58)
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mark Reichel
2320 Larch Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
December 18, 1995
Mayor Joy Tierney
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
Attached you will find a copy of a letter to Mr Werner, Street Supervisor. In it I express my
feelings that the area of Plymouth which I reside does not receive the same quality of city
services as the more prominent areas receive. The snow removal problem demonstrates my
belief.
I, along with my neighbors would appreciate your attention to this problem.
Thank you.
S' erely,
1 X&411�11J
Mark Reichel
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Mark Reichel s
2320 Larch LN. N. + December 18, 1995
Plymouth, MN 55441 r
City of Plymouth
Roger Werner
Street Superviser
14900 23 Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Werner:
I live at 2320 Larch Ln. N. , in the West Medicine Lake area, Elmherst Subdivision. As you know
this is one of the oldest sections of the city. The streets in this part of Plymouth have some of the
smallest widths in the entire city, as stated to me by the Engineering Department. The street I
live on Larch Lane is paved to 16 Feet in width. Currently, your department is plowing Larch
Lane to a width of 12 feet. Those who live on Larch Lane have given up 25 percent of the paved
area of the steet because your department has elected not to plow to the curb. I have traveled
around the city and have not been able to find any other streets plowed 25 percent narrower than
paved.
I called your office after the first snow and stated this same problem. Gary returned my call and
stated "I have a new man plowing that area and he is unfamiliar with where the streets are, I will
keep a watch on him". If our streets are the narrowest and obviously difficult to locate, then why
was a new man assigned to this area,and if Gary is going to keep a watch on this area ,why is
25 percent of the paved surface of Larch Lane not plowed.
If a car is parked on Larch Lane, it is difficult to get pass . The Mailman has a very hard time
delivering the mail. Garbage and recycle trucks use the entire plowed road, passing them is not
Possible -Would Emergency vehicles have access? Not likely. What liability would the city bear if
emergency access is blocked or limited due to inadequate snow removal?
My final point is this. The streets in this area are some of the worst in Plymouth, the service
given to this area is not equal with that given to other sections of Plymouth. I know my taxes are
not discounted for this lack of service or lack of normal city amenities.
I am anxiously awaiting your action to correct these problems.
Ieou.
ic I
cc: Mayor Tierney
Nicholas P. Granath
Fred Moore
CITY OF
PLYNOUTR
December 20, 1995
Mark Reichel
2320 Larch Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Reichel,
Thank you for your letter to Mayor Tierney expressing your concerns about snow
removal in your neighborhood. Mayor Tierney has asked Public Works Director Fred
Moore to respond to your concerns. You can expect a response from him by January 3,
1996.
Thanks again for your thoughtful letter. Please give me a call on 509-5052 if you have
not received a response by January 3.
Sincerely,
11;64n�w -
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
C/R. file (95-59)
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Pub. Safety Concerns
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Darren A. DeMatthew
Transportation
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Community garden plots
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Bike path - Lk Camelot/ NW Blvd
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Wetlands Ord/ 11115 O. Rockfd Road
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Randy Meyer
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Randy Meyer
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Nancy Cree
Wetlands Ord/NW Plymouth
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Larry Dowell, TwinWest Chamber
LMC referendum levies
2/9/95
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Brian Knox
Access to Gleason Lake
2/21/95 (PF)
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Steven Chase
Alley Abandonment
3/1/95
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Peter Flint/Janice Symchych
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William Rademacher
Peony Lane Alignment
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R. D. Taylor
Water &Sewer Assessments
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Asnxt Deferral/Green Acres
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Steve Meyer
Tree Removal Assessment
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Recreation Center/Community Pool
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Bradley Kalin
Schmidt Lake Road
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Julie Hoyme
Watering restrictions
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Property Market Value Review
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Ice Arena
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Harry Stark
1994 Street Reconstruction Program
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Opening of Xeniurn Lane
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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
Gerdes
Marsha Upson
Crime Problems in Sunny Acres
11/6/95
11/8/95
11/22/95
11/16/95
49
Hurlburt
George Wilson
Plymouth Towne Square concerns
11/13/95
11/14/95
11/28/95
11/29/95
50
Moore
David Talen
Xenium Lane traffic concerns
11/20/95
11/28/95
12/12/95
12/12/95
51
Moore
D.W. McMoore
Street assessments & private streets
11/29/95
11/30/95
12/13/95
12/1/95
52
Hahn
John Miller
property tax increases
11/29/95
11/30/95
12/13/95
12/11/95
53
Hahn
Jerry Chmielewski
property tax increases
12/1/95
12/1/95
12/14/95
12/9/95
53-B
Moore
Jerry Chmielewski
Driveway Repairs
12/1/95
12/1/95
12/14/95
54
Lueckert
Mark & Susan Laventhal
Junk Mail
11/15/95
11/15/95
11/29/95
11/17/95
55
Blank
Mark Youngblood
Trail Development
12/11/95
12/11/95
12/26/95
12/15/95
56
Hurlburt
Susan Olson
Building Inspection Concerns
12/13/95
12/13/95
12/27/95
57
Gerdes
Darrell Tilleskjor
False Alarm Fees
12/19/95
12/19/95
1/2/96
58
Moore
Michael Larson
Medicine Lake Rd. Safety Hazards
12/19/95
12/20/95
1/3/96
59
IMoore
1 Mark Reichel
I Snow Plowing
12/20/95
12/20/95
1/3/96
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JIM RAMSTAD
THIRD DISTRICT, MINNESOTA
WAYS AND MEANS
COMMITTEE
TRADE SUBCOMMITTEE
OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
December 14, 1995
Congregg of the 0- nitcb *tate- _
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Wa-Aington, DC 20515-2303
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1448
Dear Dwight:
�I ? WASHINGTON OFRCE.
L103 CANNON House OFFicE BU L DING
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
(202)225--2871
DISTRICT OFFICE.
8120 PENN AVENUE SOU*FI, #152
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
(612)881-4600
My name is Calvin Portner and I am writing to introduce myself as U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad's
new Field Representative for the Third Congressional District.
As Field Representative, my responsibilities include crime and law enforcement issues, community
organizations, the Law Enforcement Advisory Committee, educational and youth issues, and the
Congressional Awards program.
With the reforms now being proposed in Washington and budgetary uncertainties in St. Paul as
well, you may have many questions and concerns. I will be calling soon to set up an appointment
so we can meet and discuss any matter of importance to you.
If there is any other way I can be of assistance, please feel free to contact me at the district office
in Bloomington (881-4600).
I am looking forward to meeting with you soon!
Sincerely,
CALVIN PORTNER
Field Representative
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December 18, 1995
Mr. Oppenheimer
1753 Archer Court
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Oppenheimer:
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
I feel I owe you an apology for upsetting you over the Christmas Holidays about the sump
pump cross connection inspections. I'm afraid that in adding a line intending to clarify our
message in the notice you received, we instead inadvertently muddied the issue.
While the sump pump cross connection inspections are beginning on the 21st of December,
and the meeting is on the 20th, we don't want anyone to change their holiday plans on this
account. The inspections will be on-going through April 30th. The line in your notice about
the daytime hours in the week between Christmas and New Years was intended only to clarify
the times of day the inspectors would be working, not to indicate that his would be the only
period of time within which inspections would have to be completed. I'm sorry for the
misunderstanding.
If your system needs adjustment, you will be given plenty of time to accomplish that work.
Our intention with this program is to work with residents like yourself to achieve the City's
goal of reducing clear water in the sanitary sewer system and minimizing rate increases.
Again, I apologize for upsetting you. I hope you and your family have a pleasant holiday
season. As you requested in your letter, we will contact you after January 2nd so you can let
us know when it would be convenient for one of our inspectors to come to your home. In the
meantime, please feel free to contact me at 509-5320, or Meg Desmond at the sump pump
information line (644-2072) if you have any questions or further comments.
Sincerely,
&S.on, CPA
Assistant Finance Director
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Mr. James Gaulrapp
Gaulrapp's Liquor
3435 North Highway 169
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Gaulrapp:
Since our meeting, I have had an opportunity to review the overall files and
circumstances with regard to the 1989 incident of sale to a minor at Gaulrapp's Liquor
Store. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you on this matter, but in order to be
sure of all facts, we did an extensive search of the files and the information available. I
have attached a copy of the police report from the June 7, 1989 incident which the
Council acted on in July of 1989. As you will note in your review, the only evidence of
false identification being presented was the statement of the clerk that another I/D must
have been used. The clerk was charged with sale to a minor as we had no supporting
evidence of a false I/D being presented.
As for the letter from former Chief Carlquist, this was a standard form letter sent to all
license holders at the time based on another case and was not related to your case from
June of 1989 as no fake I/D was taken from this individual. You are also aware that the
State of Minnesota Liquor Control Division recently completed an unannounced
compliance check of your business. Because of the total circumstances, I am unable to
recommend any changes to your penalty for the underage sale as imposed by the City
Council during 1995. 1 hope you are able to join the Badges in Business program to help
us curtail the problems of alcohol abuse in our community.
Sincerely,
y � ,
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Director of Public Safety
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
cc: Mayor and Council
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Roger Knutson, City Attorney
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MUSEUM: 3605 Fernbrook Lane
MAILING: 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447
December 21.1995
Mr. John M. Lavander
CALIBER Development Corporation
14405 21 st Avenue, Suite 118
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Lavander;
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The Plymouth Historical Society wants to again thank you and
CALIBER Development Corporation for your generous contribution of
5630. This is based upon a guideline you established of a one cent
dontation per square foot of your building developments in
Plymouth.
Thanks again!
Very truly yours,
G. L. Schiebe
President
Plymouth Historical Society
cc: Plymouth Historical Society Board Members
Plymouth City Council
"Our Past Is Present ... Help Us Keep It"
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Plymouth, "s�. 55447
Dec. 9: 1995
City of Plymouth
,7,430 ?Iymcuth Blvd.
Plymouth, KN. 55447
4e; FlyrLoath Sump Pu: -.p Cross Ccrneeticn Inspeeticns, Dec. 26-3o
Are you officials in Plym-outh really serious?
Today-, December 9, I received notice that I had to be inspected for
the above, or attend a meeting 4 days prior to Christmas Eve (meeting
just 12 days from now).
I have. reason to believe that my su:p pump may need a net, connection.
however, I do not need your infringement or. my time, meetin7s and such,
during one of the most precious faT ly times of the year. W by didn't
you sc:_edule (or warn) your inspections prior to Christmas week, or
ever. after?? and for you officials to realize, but lets of folks are
even gone during the ;.olidays. S'., -,F -ll they cancel plane tickets for you??
Please be advised that I s.m not interested in any inspection until
ai'ter Jen. 2. I shell also refuse to pay any surcharge of $100 per
month until after the ground freezes in the spring of 1996. I do not
care to pay extra costs due to frozen ground, especially w,en I was not w
ti:Grned of such impending cost before t:^e freezinE winter.
Last note; this is net my violation of code. This is something I
knew ncthinC about until tod=ay, Dec. 9, 1995•
� ZWe'19-t�,
J. T. Oppenheimer,
Property owner,
Chielsea Woods, Plymcuth
Ccries of this letter being mailed to;
"Opinion," or, Letters to the Editor,
Flymouth S;n*Sailor
Lakeshore Weej:ly hews
Ycu m -y call _e after Jan. 2 at 473-2662 far an appointment.
December 18, 1995
Mr. Robert Guth
Ashbeck-Guth, Inc.
Colony Liquor
15705 - 35th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Guth:
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On November 14, 1995, the Plymouth City Council imposed a civil fine of $2,000 and
a 20 -day suspension of your off -sale intoxicating liquor license as the result of a liquor
law violation that occurred at your establishment on March 25, 1995. Eighteen days of
the license suspension were stayed for 12 months, leaving two days of the suspension to
be served. If no same or similar violations occur during the 12 months, the stayed
suspension will be waived. If another violation occurs within the 12 -month period, the
Council would automatically impose the suspension as well as establish a hearing for
the additional violation and possible additional sanctions.
This letter is to notify you that:
• Your civil fine is due by Friday, January 5, 1996. Please submit your check to me
in the amount of $2,000, payable to the City of Plymouth, by Friday, January 5,
1996.
• Your two-day license suspension is to be served on January 1 and 2, 1996. This is
a Monday and a Tuesday. Your establishment should be entirely closed on these
two days.
If you have any questions, please call me at 509-5080 or Public Safety Director Gerdes
at 509-5161. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Laurie Ahrens
City Clerk
cc: Public Safety
Finance
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
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December 20, 1995
Bob Marcotte
3708 Rosewood Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Marcotte,
Thank you for taking the time last evening to speak at the Plymouth Forum. The
City Council appreciated hearing your concerns about the proposed trail along Northwest
Boulevard. This issue is scheduled for Council consideration on January 23, and you are
welcome to speak again at that time. In the interim, please contact Eric Blank should you
have questions; Eric's telephone number is 509-5201.
Thanks again for coming last night.
Sincerely,
kA�Xwkw�
Kathy
Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
December 20, 1995
Ed Sieber
11792 Dunhill Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
Dear Mr. Sieber,
Thank you for taking the time last evening to speak at the Plymouth Forum. The
City Council appreciated hearing your concerns about the open space negotiations. We
will keep you advised on the schedule for any City Council action on this issue. Please
contact Eric Blank should you have questions; Eric's telephone number is 509-5201.
Thanks again for coming last night.
Sincerely,
*Xxalw�
Kathy
Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
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December 20, 1995
Eydie Kargas
17615 25th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Kargas:
Thank you for your letter offering to hold a forum on the Sports Facility referendum
and inviting me to participate in it. If you proceed to have one, and if I am available, I
would be happy to participate.
However, I should inform you that the Plymouth City Council voted last evening to
hold a legally required public hearing on the use of Community Improvement Funds
for sports facilities on January 22, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Center. We will cable
cast our public hearing. Mayor Tierney and I have discussed this matter, and we also
believe that the requirements of our ordinance indicate that the City will have to preside
over our own hearing.
If you would still like to have a League -sponsored forum on a different date, we will
try to cooperate in any way we can. I apologize for the time and effort you may have
already spent organizing a League sponsored event. I was not able to verify our need
for our own public hearing until Monday, December 18th.
Thanks again for your offer of assistance, and let us know if you plan to hold a forum
in addition to our public hearing. Certainly, the wide dissemination of information on
this subject is in the public interest, and we will participate in any way we can.
Sincerely,
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
cc: Mayor and City Council
12/18/1995 15:07 6124769338 PAUL KARGAS PAGE 01
THE LEAGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS
Wayzata/Plymouth Arca
Plymouth City Hall
2400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth Mn 55447
Dear Mr. Dwight Johnson;
17615 25th Ave N,
Plymouth MN 55447
(612) 473-8610
December 19, 1995
The Wayzata/Plymouth League of Women Voters would like to provide a public forum for
the Sports Facility Referendum. As we discussed, the best date appears to be January 22 in
the City Hall employees lunchroom. I have invited Mayor Joy Tierney, Eric Blank and
yourself to participate in the forum.
Forum would begin at 7:00 P.M. with presentations by invited speakers. Written or live
questions would be taken at the end. Dave Kaiser of Northwest Cablevision and 1 discussed
about l 1/2 to 2 hours live. We can sign off and members of the live audience can ask more
questions,
The league would provide a moderator. It would be cable cast by Northwest cable,
hopefully with live coverage and replays. If an organized negative group appears on the
scene we would ask for a spokesperson to speak for their side. League format provides
that in an informational format with no apposing side represented, you may present all the
relevant facts including any negatives but may not urge someone to vote in a particular way.
In a debate situation with an apposing side represented, each side may ask for support for
their side.
If you are planning to do your own forum, it is probably not necessary for us to duplicate it.
In that case, we would offer to moderate the forum and it can be a joint forum co-
sponsored by Plymouth and the League of Women Voters. Our format guidelines would
still apply.
It is necessary to confirm a date and time before December 28 in order to have publicity in
the Plymouth News. Please respond as soon as possible.
Sincerely
.�4
Eydie Kargas
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DATE: December 21, 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
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FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Report on pay to Councilmember Helliwell
At the December 19, 1995 Council meeting, Councilmember Anderson asked staff to
review the issue of Council pay for Councilmember Helliwell in light of ordinance
200.23 (attached) and her absence from both December regular Council meetings.
Staff believes that the ordinance applies in this situation. The ordinance states that if a
councilmember "fails to attend at least one regular meeting of'the -Council is any
month, the Mayor or Council member shall forfeit his full salary for one month."
The ordinance does not provide for exceptions for excused absences or other
considerations.
The paycheck had already been distributed and was in Councilmember Helliwell's
possession at the time of the December 19th meeting.
Financ `e Director Dale Hahn talked to Councilmember Helliwell on December 20, 1995
and asked her to return the amount of the December paycheck. He indicated his
concern that the City's auditors could write an exception on the 1995 Audit based upon
this matter. At this time, she has not agreed to refund the money.
Mr. Hahn intends to change City procedures relating to the timing of delivery of pay
checks to Councilmembers to assure that the ordinance can be enforced in the future
through. withholding the distribution of the pay check.
The City Clerk will also keep an attendance chart for Council meetings and distribute it
quarterly to the Council as a report in the packet.
These two measures should help avoid a repetition of the current situation. Since the
cost of any legal remedies will likely cost more than amount of dollars requested to be
refunded, the staff does not intend to take any further action on this matter.
Plymouth City Code 200.21
200.21. 10:00 O'clock Rule. At any regular meeting of the Council, any member of the Council
may give notice that the hour of 10:00 o'clock p.m, has been reached or is imminently
approaching and move to adjourn the meeting. To be effective the motion must receive a second
and be passed by majority vote. Upon passage, the Presiding Officer shall forthwith adjourn the
meeting unless the majorityinvoking the rule unanimously agree to permit the matter then under
discussion to be concluded before the meeting is adjourned. (Ord. 94-5, 512194; Ord. 94-1, 113194)
200.23. RRquired Attendance at Council Meetings. Subdivision 1. Rule. The Mayor and each
Council member shall attend not less than one regular meeting of the Council each calendar month.
In the event that a regular meeting in any month falls on a legal holiday and a special meeting is
scheduled in lieu thereof, the special meeting shall be deemed to be a regular meeting for the
purposes of this Subsection.
Subd. 2. Penalty for Non -Attendance. If the Mayor or any Council member fails to
attend at least one regular meeting of the Council in any month, the Mayor or Council member
shall forfeit his full salary for one month.
. Subd. 3. Clerk: Procedure. The Clerk, in the event of a forfeit as provided in
Subdivision 2, shall certify the fact of such forfeit in writing, together with the applicable dates of
absence of the Mayor or Council member, to the Manager and Finance Director. The Finance
Director shall at the time of the issuance of salary checks to the Mayor and Council member next
following the month of such absence, issue a check payable to the Mayor or Council member in
the amount of his monthly salary but shall immediately cancel such check by writing across the
face thereof the words: "Salary forfeited pursuant to City Code, Chapter II, Subsection 200.23."
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