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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
DECEMBER 27, 1991
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Wednesday, January 1.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY:
JANUARY 6 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
JANUARY 27 6:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
PLYMOUTH FORUM
City Council Chambers
COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
3. ELECTED OFFICIALS SEMINARS -- The League of Minnesota
Cities and Government Training Service will be hosting
the following programs for elected officials:
Conference for Newly Elected Officials -- Saturday,
February 8, 1992, 7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Seminars for All Elected Officials -- Friday, February
7, 1992, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Both programs will be held at the Airport Hilton Hotel in
Bloomington. Announcement brochures are attached. If
you plan to attend, please contact Laurie Rauenhorst by
January 14 and reservations will be made for you. (M-
3)
4. POLICY MAKERS BRIEFING -- Thursday, January 23, 7:30 a.m.
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council has
scheduled a Policy Makers Briefing at the North Hennepin
Community College. This breakfast briefing will present
their findings on human service needs in the Northwest
Hennepin area. Please let Laurie know by Friday, January
17 if you plan to attend. (M-4)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
December 27, 1991
Page 2
5. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and City Council
calendars for January are attached. (M-5)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. METRO COUNCIL PLAN REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -- The
City's plan amendment to the land use and transportation
elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed by
the Metropolitan Council's Community Development
Committee on Monday, December 30 at 4:00 p.m. Attached
is a memo from Richard Thompson and the plan review
report which will be submitted to the committee. Mr.
Thompson compliments the City in his report on "the well-
done analysis and forward -thinking recommendations
regarding transportation." (I-1)
2. METROLINK SURVEY --Periodically the City and MTC
administer a survey to Plymouth Metrolink riders to
receive a report card on how we are doing. In January,
this survey will be administered to all Metrolink riders.
A similar survey will be administered to Dial -A -Ride
passengers. The results will be shared with the City
Council.
3. MINUTES•
a. Planning Commission, November 27, 1991. (I -3a)
b. Government Advisory Council, District 281, December
11, 1991. (I -3b)
4. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Hennepin County Department of
Environmental Management, advising that the County is
withdrawing its application for a Conditional Use
Permit for the Solid Waste Transfer Station and
Recycling Facility. An application for a modified
Conditional Use Permit will be filed by the County
within the next few months. (I -4a)
b. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Schimmel to the Minnesota
Tenants Union with respect to various matters
pertaining to their rental of an apartment at Harbor
Lane Apartments. (I -4b)
c. Letter to John Stemper, 12925 54th Avenue North, from
City Manager, concerning the construction of Northwest
Boulevard and Schmidt Lake Road. (I -4c)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
December 27, 1991
Page 3
d. Letter to Barbara Willis, Plymouth Civic League, from
Eric Blank, submitting his resignation from the Civic
League Board. (I -4d)
e. Note of appreciation from the Robert Zitur family.
(I -4e)
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR!
James G. Willis
City Manager
League of 1992
Minnesota
Cities Conference for
183 university Ave. E. Newly Elected
St. Paul, MN 55101
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Fax Officials
Fax 221-091-0986 "
Saturday, February 8, 1992
Airport Hilton Hotel, Bloomington
Now that the elections are over, it's time to begin your new
role as a city official and meet the challenge of governing
your city. Recognizing the tough job and serious responsi-
bilities that lie ahead, the League of Minnesota Cities is
offering a one -day Conference for Newly Elected Officials to
ease the transition.
Who Should Attend
The conference is primarily for newly elected mayors and
councilmembers, however, any incumbent elected official or
appointed employee will find it to be a valuable "refresher"
course. In response to numerous requests, we have initiated a
special "spouse" registration.
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Fee
The conference fee is $75 and includes tuition, materials, continental breakfast, luncheon, and
breaks. The "spouse" fee of S25 includes all the above except materials.
Location
The conference is being held at the Airport Hilton Hotel, 3200 E. 80th St, Bloomington (exit
at 34th Ave. from 494; go south on 34th to 80th St.).
Accommodations
We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms for Friday, February 1, 1991 at a special reduced
rate of $51 single or double. Those requiring accommodations should complete the enclosed
registration form and mail directly to the Airport Hilton Hotel.
Registration
Register in advance by mailing the enclosed form. For multiple registrations, just duplicate the
form. Advance registrations are due by Friday, January 31.
For Further Information
For registration assistance call Cathy Dovidio, LMC, at (612) 227-5600. For program
assistance call Vivian Hart, GTS at (612) 222-7409 or Minnesota Toll Free 800/652-9719.
Cancellation
The League must receive notice of intent to cancel your participation seven days prior to
the program. Substitution for registered participants is possible. Should inclement weather
(or other circumstances beyond our control) necessitate program cancellation or postpone-
ment, participants will be notified via announcements on WCCO radio and other local
stations.
Special Note:
In cooperation with the League of Minnesota Cities, Government Training Service and
Women in City Government are presenting pre -conference workshops on Friday, February
7, 1992. See separate brochure included with this mailing for details.
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local government and provides information and other resources to assist city officials in
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GTS is a public organization whose mission is to meet the changing management and
leadership needs of policymakers, staff, and appointed officials by providing innovative,
comprehensive, practical training, and consulting to publicly funded organizations in
Minnesota. GTS is providing planning and management services for this conference.
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General information
Date
Friday, February 7, 1992
Location
Programs will be held at the Minneapolis -St. Paul
Airport Hilton, 3800 E. 30th Sc, Bloomington, Minne-
sota 55425, (612) 854-2100.
ji Registration
Register in advance by completing and returning
the form in this brochure. Multiple registrations can be
made by duplicating the form. Deadline to register is
Friday, January 31, 1992.
Cancellation/Refunds
r Should inclement weather (or other circumstances
beyond our control) necessitate program cancellation
or postponement, participants will be notified via
announcements on WCCO Radio and other local radio
stations.
Fees will be refunded ONLY if cancellation
notification is received by Wednesday, February 5, or if
the program is cancelled. Persons pre -registered (but
not pre -paid) who do not attend this event will be billed
for the entire registration fee. Alternate representatives
will be accepted at any time.
For further information
Barb Croucher (for registration assistance)
Vivian Hart (for program questions)
Government Training Service
Suite 401, 480 Cedar Street
Sc. Paul, Minnesota 55101
(612) 222-7409 or Minnesota toll free 800/652-9719
About Government
Training Service
1990 recipient of Organizational Support for
Excellence in Training Award (American Society
for Training and Development)
GTS is a public organization whose mission is to
meet the changing management and leadership
needs of policymakers, staff, and appointed officials
by providing innovative, comprehensive, practical
training, and consulting to publicly funded
organizations in Minnesota.
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Dear Policy Maker:`
We would like to provide policy makers in our community'--w`itr.'>u�
an opportunity to attend a briefing on some of the most recent
findings on human reeds in the Northwest Hennepin area. We
cordially invite'you to attend the Policy Makers Briefing, a
breakfast at which the latest research and information will be
presented concerning:
o Demographic changes in the last decade (from 1990
Census)
o :feeds of working poor people
o Poverty in the suburbs
o Housing affordability, linking housing and human
services
o Senior issues
o Gaps in availability o: affordable counseling services
for families in crisis
o Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council initiatives
focusing on youth afid children
The breakfast is sponsored by the Northwest Hennepin_ Human
Services Council and will be held at:
North Hennepin Community College
131 Career and Continuing Education Building
7411 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park
Thursday, January 23, 1992
7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
A hot breakfast will be served.
Reserved parking for participants will be available.
As a planning, research and coordinating agency, our goal -;--
to get the latest information into the hands of policymakers who
can make a difference. We hope that you will be able to attend.
Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, January 17 at 493-2802. We look
forward to seeing you there!
erely.;'
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Patricia S. Wilder
Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council
BROOKLYN CENTER
BROOKLYN PARK
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Dr. Fred Capshaw Sen. Ember
North Hennepin Minnesota
Community College Senate
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7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(612) 493-2802
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Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101--
612 291-6359 TDD 612 291-0904 HECHWED
DATE: December 22, 1991
TO: Chuck Dillerud
FROM: Richard Thompson4'
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COMMUNITY DMOPMEW K -K..
SUBJECT: Plan Review of Land Use and Transportation Elements of the Comprehensive Plan
Enclosed find the plan review of the land use and transportation elements of the city of Plymouth's
comprehensive plan. Please look over the amendment and let me know on Monday if there are any
substantive errors or omissions. The plan amendment will be presented to the Metropolitan and
Community Development Committee on Monday, December 30th at 4:00 pm. At this point this is
the only item on the agenda, so it should be completed quickly.
The presentatio_n_mav tak"little_longeLthan usual, since_Carl Ohrn jUpjDg-W-take,
to use the transportationplan as submitted b t e .ty_as_alearning tool for the committee. The plan
is ver well. done,_ and represents one of the first if not the -fu, sS. [eal attempt to tie land use to
transportation on a city-wide basis. It would be good if you or your representative could be there
to answer questions if they arise in the course of the presentation.
CIM BEL cr &I
Metropolitan Council of the 'Twin Cities Area
Mears Park Centre, 230 E. 5th St.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612-291-6359/IDD 291-0904
DATE: December 23, 1991
TO: Metropolitan and Community Development Committee
FROM: Richard Thompson, Research and Long Range Planning
SUBJECT: City of Plymouth Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Land Use Guide Plan Element & Transportation Plan
Metropolitan Council Referral File Nos. 14913-3 & 14913-4
Metropolitan Council District No. 9
INTRODUCTION
The city of Plymouth has revised the land use and transportation elements of its comprehensive
plan. The land use element revisions generally consist of textual changes and "down -guiding" land
uses from more intense to less intense uses. In some cases land uses are reclassified to a variety
of rural, residential, commercial and industrial uses. The transportation plan examined the
existing thoroughfare guide plan which was adopted by the city in 1980. The revised
transportation plan ensures compatibility with the new land use guide plan and responds to the
Metropolitan Council's System Statement sent to the city in 1989.
Since these plan amendments were originally submitted to the Council in January, 1990, several,
specific, minor plan amendments have been approved by the Council. These minor plan
amendments, which consisted of density reductions in residential areas, were approved in response
to the needs of individual developers. These minor plan amendments will be noted in the text of
the review. Since January, 1990, the city also submitted the following additional parts of its
revised comprehensive plan, which have been subsequently approved by the Council: Plan
Amendment for Goals, Objectives and Criteria, Plan Amendment for Sanitary Sewer Element,
Plan Amendment for Parks and the Water Distribution Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
AUTHORITY TO REVIEW
The Metropolitan Land Use Planning Act of 1976 requires that amendments to local
comprehensive plans be prepared, submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and adopted
in the same manner as the original plans (Minn. Stat. 473.864, subd. 2, 1978). Guidelines adopted
pursuant to Minn. Stat. 473.864 for reviewing proposed amendments provide a 90 -day review
period for amendments potentially affecting one or more of the metropolitan systems, and a 60 -
day review period for amendments that do not have a potential impact on metropolitan systems.
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The city of Plymouth originally submitted its proposed comprehensive plan amendment on
January 2, 1990. On January 26, 1990, the land use guide plan element was deemed incomplete
because impacts of the land use changes were not reflected in the revised transportation plan.
After submitting a revised transportation element on October 2, 1991, the Chair on October 11,
1991, determined that the amendment presented a potential impact on the metropolitan
transportation system. Therefore, the 90 -day review period applies and will conclude on
December 31, 1991. However, the city has requested an extension until January 9, 1992.
Documents submitted in support of this plan amendment include:
1. Letter to Richard Thompson from Blair Tremere, May 14, 1991 re Updated
Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan Element and Amended Land Use Guide Plan Map.
2. City of Plymouth Land Use Guide Plan, November, 1982.
3. City of Plymouth Land Use Guide Plan Element, December 18, 1991.
4. City of Plymouth Transportation Plan, January, 1990.
Letter to Steve Keefe from Blair Tremere, March 6, 1990 re Updated Comprehensive
Plan Transportation Element.
6. Letter to Richard Thompson from Charles Dillerud, October 2, 1991 re Updated
Comprehensive Plan Transportation Plan Element.
7. Addendum to Transportation Plan Technical Memorandum, September, 1991.
DESCRIPTION OF PLYMOUTH
The city of Plymouth is located in Hennepin County in the northwestern portion of the seven
county metropolitan area (see Attachment 1). The city is served by two major metropolitan
highways, TH 55 and I-494.
Plymouth has experienced steady growth over the last 30 years with the population increasing by
nearly five fold from the 1960 population of 9,576 to the 1990 population of 50,889. Households,
on the other hand, grew from 10,491 in 1980 to 18,361 in 1990, an increase of 75 percent.
Plymouth has experienced considerable residential growth over the last 10 years as well as
commercial and industrial growth. The city is projected to continue its steady growth, with a total
population of 72,000 anticipated by the year 2000. The city's estimated saturation population is
approximately 83,000 inside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) boundary.
The Metropolitan Development and Investment Framework classifies the majority of the land in
Plymouth in the developing area. The northwestern corner of the city remains in the general
rural use area outside the MUSA and is not programmed for development until after the year
2000. The city is home to Clifton French Regional Park and the proposed Eagle Lake Regional
Park.
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ANALYSIS
METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK (MDIF)
The land use guide plan amendment consists of textual changes, land use changes and density
reductions. Most of the textual changes are language clarifications and data and forecast updates.
In the discussion that follows, only substantive changes will be analyzed.
The revised plan is arranged so that land use categories are divided into living areas, business
areas, one industrial area, and one public/semi-publicrinstitutional area. In the "Development
Staging" section of the revised plan, all references to the "CUSA" (City Urban Service Area ) are
deleted as a result of approval of an earlier plan amendment (December, 1989, Referral File No.
14913-2) that reconciled the urban service areas of the Council and the city. The revised plan
also reflects the updated sewer flow allocation of 10.13 mgd and the land availability of 1,880
acres through the year 2000. In the "Community" section, the original plan projected a total
population at saturation for the city of 95,000 to 125,000 people; the revised plan projects a
population at saturation of the area within the MUSA of 83,000. This downward revision reflects
the down -guiding of many of the residential densities in areas yet to be developed.
Within the living area category is the Living Area -Rural (LA -R) designation, which changes the
minimum lot area from 5 acres to 20 acres. This change brings Plymouth into line with the
Council's rural area policies.
In the commercial areas category, the primary uses have been rearranged to include a limited
business area, service business area, retail shopping area and community center area. The revised
areas appear to fit the commercial growth that has occurred in the last ten years. The revised
explanation of the commercial category places more emphasis on compatibility of uses and
impacts on traffic:
...proposed business developments will be carefully evaluated in terms of their transition to
non -business uses, site and structural aesthetics, and intensity of use. The magnitude and
traffic generation characteristics of retail centers will be prime determinants in classifying
shopping facilities and convenience centers.
Within the industrial land use category, the major difference is language allowing "...certain
compatible and supportive business uses ... as conditional uses, to provide an integrated and
attractive employment center."
The land use changes proposed in this plan amendment initially affected 1,840 acres. Since the
original submission, the city has presented four minor plan amendments to the Council affecting
98 acres. All of these minor plan amendments are included in the original submission and thus
are already approved. They all were density reductions for residential areas.
All of the land use changes are proposed in the area which was added to the MUSA in
December, 1989. The existing land use of the parcels proposed to be changed or down -guided is
agricultural. The proposed land uses are agricultural, residential, commercial or industrial. The
residential land use changes result in a total reduction of 3,839 households from what was
originally planned. The net effect of the reductions in industrial density result in a projected
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reduction of 1,191 jobs. The proposed changes are appropriate for the developing area of the
MDIF.
NATURAL RESOURCES (Jack Frost)
The proposed land use changes and density reductions result in a net downsizing of the city's
existing plan. Since such downsizing will result in lower sewer flows, the changes will not
adversely impact the metropolitan sewer system. For Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
comment, see Attachment 2.
TRANSPORTATION (Carl Ohm)
The city's original submission did not address the impacts of the proposed land use changes on
transportation systems. The city subsequently submitted draft revisions of the transportation
elements of it's comprehensive plan. The Council staff found the transportation chapter was
inadequate for review and requested that the city provide additional data and analysis. The
material submitted in October, 1991, in response to that request was adequate for review.
The Council's 1988 Transportation Policy Plan contains policies and requirements that need to be
addressed in local comprehensive plans. These requirements were transmitted via systems
statements to all local units of government in the region in 1989. Five broad topics needed to be
addressed in Plymouth's comprehensive plan in response to Council policies:
1. Council policy does not allow MUSA expansion unless there is adequate highway
capacity. Plymouth has proposed to change land uses now in the MUSH, although
the net effect of those changes is to alter densities and resultant trips.
2. Cities are required to provide methods to reduce peak hour trip making if
metropolitan highways within the city are congested. In 1987, sections of TH 55 in
Plymouth were highly congested. Today, sections of I-494 and TH 169 are also
congested.
3. A regional business concentration in the city requires special transportation
provisions. The MDIF designates the Minneapolis Industrial Park as a business
concentration.
4. The plan must include a transit element that may be used to address congestion
and provide service to the business concentration. Plymouth operates an opt -out
transit service.
5. The city must provide an analysis of the transportation demand created by
maximum build -out of land within the city's MUSA under the present zoning. All
cities must estimate the maximum demand that could be created under present
zoning to determine the impact to the metropolitan highway system.
Tie city has provided three figures that illustrate existing congestion on the existing highway
system (see Attachment 3), show future congestion on the existing highway system (see
Attachment 4), and show forecasted congestion on a future highway system (see Attachment 5).
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The analysis supporting Attachment 5 presumes a ten percent reduction in peak hour trip making
generated by the Minneapolis Industrial Park can be achieved through travel demand
management.
From Attachment 3 it can be seen that traffic congestion exists today on segments of I-494, TH
55 and TH 169, which are all metropolitan highways. In addition, traffic congestion exists on city
and county highways. When future demand is added to the existing highway system (see
Attachment 4), the number of congested segments of the metropolitan highway system increases.
While the attachment shows there are now more highway segments congested, it can be assumed
that the level and/or the period of congestion increased simultaneously on the segments that were
previously congested.
Attachment 5 illustrates a future scenario of added demand created by additional local and
regional trip making and future capacity consisting of limited improvements to the metropolitan
highway system, significant improvements to city and county minor arterials and major collectors, a
ten percent reduction in peak hours generated by the Minneapolis Industrial Park and an increase
in transit trips to and from Plymouth. The improvements to the metropolitan highway system
consist mostly of additional interchanges. The section of I-494 from I-394 to TH 55 has recently
been widened to six lanes. Therefore, the majority of added capacity is being provided by city and
county highway improvemcnts. These improvements are or will be included in the city's capital
improvement program. A majority of the needed improvements are scheduled within the next
five years. The trip reduction anticipated from the Minneapolis Industrial Park accounts for a
significant amount of the future traffic congestion reduction. The strategies required to achieve
this reduction will come about through voluntary actions on the part of employers and employees.
The analysis of the transportation system assumed that development would occur at a moderate
density level. For example, if the zoning for a parcel of land allowed 6 to 10 housing units per
acre, the city assumed eight units would be built. This is a reasonable approach for planning
purposes but does not produce the worst case analysis under the present zoning. The city has
illustrated that development at moderate density can be accommodated with improvements to the
city, county and metropolitan state highway systems and with travel demand management
strategies that result in a ten percent reduction of trips from the Minneapolis Industrial Park. At
this time, neither the city nor the region know what would occur if all of the city developed at the
highest allowable density. The city may want to take action to ensure these higher development
densities do not occur since the region cannot commit transportation improvements to
accommodate development that exceeds the present capacity of the system.
Plymouth is the location of one of the 20 regional business concentrations identified in the MDIF.
Plymouth is therefore required to give special attention to integrating land use and transportation
planning for this area. The city has chosen to form a Transportation Demand Management Task
Force to address this issue for the Minneapolis Industrial Park. The Task Force is made up of
staff from the Regional Transit Board, Minnesota Rideshare and the city. This group has worked
with 17 major employers to administer a Travel Demand Inventory survey to 7,000 employees.
The city's plan is to promote cooperative and voluntary travel demand management measures with
employers and employees and with residents. The goal of reducing peak hour trips by ten percent
will be challenging and will require an on-going effort by all concerned parties.
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The city administers the transit opt -out service for the city and has estimated that transit use will
increase from 180,000 passenger trips in 1990 to 308,000 in 2010. Trips to downtown Minneapolis
are estimated to make up 65 percent of the 1991 transit trips. The city estimates that this
accounts for removal of 370 vehicle trips from the regional system in the peak hours. While the
data is not clear, it appears the level of transit patronage has grown over the last seven years.
The city is working to improve reverse commuter service from Minneapolis to the city. There are
obvious social and economic benefits of making this service work.
No one community is totally responsible for all the congestion on any one segment of the
metropolitan highway system because metropolitan highways are designed to serve more than one
community. The improvements the city is planning to the city and county minor arterials and
collectors will help to keep shorter trips off the regional highways, allowing them to serve longer
trips. From the analysis, it appears the city's planned improvements will allow segments of the
regional highway system to function at an adequate level of service for an extended period of time
or at least prevent them from becoming significantly worse than they are today.
The city assumes there are some improvements needed to the regional highway system. The
improvements include interchanges at I-494 and Schmidt Lake Road and TH 55 at CR 24 and
Peony Lane. The interchange modifications need to be reviewed through a process described in
Appendix H of the Transportation Policy Plan. The Council is not approving these interchanges
at this time. The city is requesting that MN/DOT carry out corridor studies on I-494 and TH 55.
Interchange improvements can be analyzed through that process.
The city also supports added capacity to metropolitan highways within the city, specifically, TH 55
and I-494. The Transportation Policy Plan recommends that I-494 have meters and HOV
bypasses of meters. These improvements are assumed completed in the city's analysis. The
Transportation Policy Plan contains no recommendation for TH 55 improvements.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (Arnie Stefferud)
The proposed land use changes appear to reduce the density of proposed development in several
areas and replace planned residential uses with planned industrial uses in two areas. There are
two regional park areas in Plymouth --the existing Clifton French Regional Park on Medicine
Lake and the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park.
The only change immediately adjacent to a regional park is on the north boundary of Clifton
French Regional Park, where the proposed zoning change would be from high medium density to
low medium density residential.
The proposed changes may have some effect on water quality at regional parks, especially the
changes from residential to planned industrial. Review of individual projects at a later time may
result in additional findings related to water quality impacts.
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HOUSING (Audrey Dougherty)
About 66 percent of the housing units in Plymouth are single family detached housing. The
remaining 34 percent provide options to single family detached housing, primarily as multifamily
housing.
Vacancy rates in Plymouth are close to rates for the Metropolitan Area as a whole, with a 0.8
percent rate for single family, and a 7.4 percent rate for multifamily. Rates of 1.0 and 6.0 are
generally considered healthy for these types of housing.
In areas where changes are proposed, all land previously zoned for high -medium density is
rezoned to lower density or to other uses. Plymouth has a fairly good balance of different
housing types. The city should assure that there is sufficient developable land for the addition of
units at higher densities in other parts of the city in order to maintain this good balance. This
amendment is consistent with Council housing policy.
FINDINGS
1. The original plan of the city projected a total population at saturation for the city of
95,000 to 125,000 people; the revised plan projects a population at saturation of the area
within the MUSA of 83,000.
2. The amendment proposes changing the minimum lot area in the Living Area -Rural (LA-
R) from 5 acres to 20 acres which changes to a rural policy consistent with the
Metropolitan Council's rural area policy.
3. The residential land use changes result in a total reduction of 3,839 households from what
was originally planned. The effect of the reductions in industrial density is a reduction of
1,191 jobs. These land use changes and density reductions are in conformity with the
MDIF.
4. The downsizing proposed in the plan amendment will result in lower sewer flows and the
changes will not impact the metropolitan sewer system.
5. Existing congestion occurs on segments of all metropolitan highways in Plymouth including
I-494, TH 55 and TH 169.
6. Increasing local and regional development will increase traffic congestion on the
metropolitan highway system.
7. If the highway improvements proposed in the Plymouth plan are made to the
metropolitan, local and county highway systems, peak hour trips from the Minneapolis
Industrial Park are reduced by 10 percent and transit ridership increases as projected, the
traffic congestion on the metropolitan highway system within Plymouth can be held to an
acceptable level through 2010.
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8. The reduction of peak hour trips from the Minneapolis Industrial Park is based on
voluntary actions by employers and employees.
9. The traffic congestion analysis assumes development will occur at a moderate density.
The analysis does not portray a worse case situation which would assume all development
occurring at the highest allowable density. Given the congestion level under moderate
development density, it can be assumed significant traffic congestion would occur should
higher density development take place.
10. Improvement of reverse commute transit service can have positive economic and social
impacts and should be strongly encouraged.
11. The city of Plymouth has two regional park areas --the existing Clifton French Regional
Park on Medicine Lake and the proposed Eagle Lake Regional Park.
12. The plan amendment is consistent with Council housing policies.
RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Metropolitan Council:
1. Adopt the above findings and staff report as part of these recommendations.
2. Inform the city of Plymouth that it may place the land use element and the transportation
element of the plan amendment into effect and no plan modifications are required.
3. Advise the city that regional transportation facilities may not be available to serve city
development that occurs at the highest allowable densities.
4. Encourage the city to periodically evaluate the progress of the TDM for the Minneapolis
Industrial Park and make changes if the desired trip reduction is not occurring.
5. Inform the city that approval of the plan does not constitute approval of added or
modified interchanges to the Metropolitan Highway System.
6. Compliment the city on the well-done analysis and forward -thinking recommendations
regarding transportation.
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rkYMOUTH
METROLINK RIDER SURVEY
METROLINK
The City of Plymouth, MTC and Morley Bus Co. would like your report card on our service. Please fill
out this survey, fold it and return it to your surveyor today. We will share the results with you. Thanks.
1. Please check the route you use to/from downtown.
91 92 93
2. How do you usually get to the route you checked in question 1 ?
Walk Park -ride at County Road 73 Park -ride at Four Seasons 91 E
Mini coach (check one) 91 A 91 B 91 C 91D 93B 93C
Dropped off -by someone else
3. How many days each week do you usually ride?
1 2 3 4 5
The next section is a bus service report card. Circle a grade for each question from A (excellent) to F
(fail). Please distinguish between MTC (full size) vehicles and Morley (Mini coaches).
Full Size -MTC Mini Coach -Morley
4. Bus Cleanliness 'A B C D F A B C D F
5. Driver courtesy A B C D F A B C D F
6. Driver competence A B C D F A B C D F
If you could make changes in the Metrolink route structure, what would they be? Write on the back if
necessary.
If you have any other comments, please write them here or on the back.
Please hand the survey to your surveyor.
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(knowledge of route)
7.
Driver safety (safe driving)
A
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(breakdowns or missing trips)
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Pocket schedules and other information
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All in all 1 rate the service as follows
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If you could make changes in the Metrolink route structure, what would they be? Write on the back if
necessary.
If you have any other comments, please write them here or on the back.
Please hand the survey to your surveyor.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 27, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning
Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg, Commissioners
Joan Graffius, Roger Scherer, Barb
Stimson, Scott Syverson, Michael Wigley,
and Dennis Zylla.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Director Charles Dillerud, and Planning
Secretary Jackie Watson.
*MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Scherer, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Syverson to approve the November 13, 1991 Planning
Commission minutes.
Vote. MOTION carried unanimously on a 7-0 Vote. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request of Dean Amsbaugh DEAN AMSBAUGH (83048)
for the Renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for a dog
kennel located at 16910 County Road 47.
Director Dillerud reviewed the November 14, 1991 staff
report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Dean Amsbaugh the
petitioner.
Mr. Amsbaugh stated he would comment or answer questions
after the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg read (for the record) two letters
received after the packets were prepared. The letters
were from Jennie Ross and Clifford Stritch.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. John Archer of 6243
Lawndale Lane.
Mr. Archer stated that noise in this part of Plymouth
travels far because of the large open area. He stated
that the barking he hears is constant.
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Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Paul Hetchler of 5855
Dunkirk Lane.
Mr. Hetchler stated that he knew most of Mr. Amsbaugh's
dogs were debarked. He said he wonders if the barking is
from the Amsbaugh kennel or from other property where
there are dogs. He stated that it is difficult to
distinguish whose dogs are barking. He said that there is
also noise from cows, horses, geese, etc. He stated he is
home in summer months and is not bothered by any of the
noises.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Steve Roell of 5915
Dunkirk Lane.
Mr. Roell said that there are about 50 dogs in the
surrounding area and it is difficult to determine where
the barking was coming from. Mr. Roell stated that he
understood the Amsbaugh dogs were debarked but he has not
checked this out. He said the Saddle Club in area is more
of a nuisance than the noise of barking dogs. He said he
thought the City Council, previously in reviewing this
permit, changed its view on requiring the debarking of the
dogs saying it was inhumane.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mrs. Lila Stritch of 6210
Lawndale Lane.
Mrs. Stritch stated that the Amsbaugh dogs bark all the
time and it is very annoying to her and her family.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Cliff Stritch of 6210
Lawndale Lane.
Mr. Stritch stated that he has spoken to Mr. Amsbaugh over
the years trying to resolve the problem. He said he can
see through a scope from his property that it is the
Amsbaugh dogs barking. He said the barking is more
noticeable to property owners to the north because there
is nothing to block the noise such as hills or buildings.
He claimed that the noise is not natural and is an
intrusion to as many as 20 families in the area.
Chairman Stulberg recognized Mr. Archer for additional
comments.
Mr. Archer stated that he rode his bicycle to the Amsbaugh
property to verify that the barking was coming from the
Amsbaugh site.
Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg asked Mr. Amsbaugh to describe what
debarking is.
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Mr. Amsbaugh explained the two debarking procedures
available. He stated that after a period of time the dogs
learn to emit some sort of a sound but that it is only
audible for 50-75 feet. He said there is some risk to the
dogs resulting from the surgery because of the anesthetic
used.
Commissioner Graffius asked if a veterinarian will
guarantee the surgery.
Mr. Amsbaugh stated that the distance the audible sound of
debarked dogs cannot be predicted by a veterinarian.
Mr. Amsbaugh stated that he has 14 adult dogs and all are
debarked except 1. He said she will be debarked after she
recovers from birthing. He said 3 of the dogs were
debarked after the citation from the City. Mr. Amsbaugh
read a portion of earlier City Council minutes and said
that it was his interpretation of these minutes that the
City Council's determination was that it could not expect
all dogs to be debarked and that it was discouraged.
Mr. Amsbaugh explained that debarking is only a method of
controlling the noise. He also stated that the dogs are
not visible through a scope from the adjoining property
since only a small portion of the kennel is visible.
Commissioner Wigley asked Mr. Amsbaugh to explain where he
feels the complaints are coming from and why.
Mr. Amsbaugh presented a survey that he did personally
which polled nearby property owners within 1/2 mile from
his site. Forty-four households were contacted resulting
in 64 names on the survey. One person contacted did not
sign the survey. He stated that there are 71 dogs within
1/2 mile of his property.
Mr. Amsbaugh said that he thought it was unreasonable to
require him to debark his dogs. He stated that he
objected to not being allowed to see the signatures on the
Nuisance Compliant presented to the City.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Amsbaugh to report the
results of his survey to the Commission.
Mr. Amsbaugh stated that 4 people had no opinion, and the
balance indicated that they did not object to the
continuation of the kennel.
Commissioner Zylla asked what the average number of
puppies is at one time at the kennel.
Mr. Amsbaugh stated that he had 14 puppies at the present
time and that this is higher than normal. He said he
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usually has one litter at a time which is 5-7 pups. He
said the barking puppies cannot be heard 1/4 mile away
from the kennel. He explained that his dogs are sled
dogs, are bred for quality, and that he would never
consider debarking the puppies.
Commission Zylla asked what physical changes to the
neighborhood have occurred since the first Conditional Use
Permit was issued in 1983.
Paul Hetchler, the neighbor, stated that he thought
development had increased about 10 percent.
Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Amsbaugh if he had signs on
the site advertising a kennel was present.
Mr. Amsbaugh responded that there was no signage on the
site and only word of mouth or newspaper advertisement was
done. He said that raising the dogs is a hobby.
Commissioner Graffius questioned the visibility of the
kennel by scope from the neighbors property.
Mr. Amsbaugh stated that only one small end of the kennel
would be visible. He said that none of the other dogs in
the area have been debarked. He indicated that after the
citation from the City was issued, he went to court
against the City and received a judgment that the City
could not control the kennel.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the issue here is only the
renewal of the Conditional Use Permit as it pertains to
the compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Wigley asked Mr. Archer if he did see any
debarked dogs when he rode his bicycle to the site.
Mr. Archer responded that he only verified that the noise
came from the Amsbaugh kennel.
Commissioner Scherer asked for more information on what
the court ruling was about.
Director Dillerud stated that the court action was a
result of a nuisance complaint filed by the City. The
court determined that the use of the City nuisance
ordinance to control barking was unconstitutional.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the Planning Commission only
deals with Zoning Ordinance compliance.
Commissioner Wigley asked Mr. Amsbaugh if he would comply
with a condition to debark all the dogs if it was added to
the renewal of the Conditional Use Permit.
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Mr. Amsbaugh replied that he would comply if debarking of
all dogs was required.
Mr. Stritch stated that the noise from barking puppies is
also problem.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Wigley to recommend approval of the request by Mr. Dean
Amsbaugh for the Conditional Use Permit Renewal for a dog
kennel located at 16910 County Road 47.
MOTION to amend by Commissioner) Wigley, seconded by MOTION TO AMEND
Commissioner Scherer to add a condition to the Conditional
Use Permit requiring the debarking of all adult dogs.
Commissioner Wigley stated that this area of the City
still contains large lots and that people who live in this
area want the discretion as to what to do with their land,
whether it be raising horses, cows, dogs, etc. He said he
could understand the fluctuation in the number of puppies,
but that they are quieter than adult dogs.
Commissioner Graffius stated that she had discussed the
debarking procedure with an assistant at an animal clinic
who said that the decibel level of noise from debarked
dogs is lower but the sound is not 'totally eliminated.
Chairman Stulberg stated he was against surgically
altering animals.
Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 4 Ayes. Commissioners VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Zylla, Stimson and Stulberg voted Nay. MOTION carried on
a 4-3 vote.
Commissioner Graffius asked if there were any other
options to acoustically cut down the noise.
Chairman Stulberg responded that some type of barrier
could be required.
Commissioner Zylla stated that he supports the main motion
to recommend approval of the permit but wanted to
emphasize that this permit is subject to annual renewal,
and cautioned that the day will come, as development
increases, when more neighbors may complain about the
noise. He said that this is a rural area with a minimum
of 5 acre lots, and that there should be some tolerance to
noise between neighbors.
Roll Call Vote on the Main Motion as Amended. 5 Ayes. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Commissioners Syverson and Graffius voted Nay. MOTION
carried on a 5-2 vote.
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Chairman Stulberg introduced the Zoning Ordinance ZONING ORDINANCE
Amendments regarding Greenhouses and Nurseries. AMENDMENTS REGARDING
GREENHOUSES AND
NURSERIES
Director Dillerud reviewed the issue. He stated the
growing stock would not have to be screened, as
recommended.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Jerry Theis of Dundee
Nursery.
Mr. Theis stated his concern about Zoning Ordinance
requirements to screen outdoor storage. He said that he
is concerned about other cities whose ordinance
requirements make it difficult for nurseries and
greenhouse to operate. He stated that if he were to lose
his grandfather exception of Zoning Ordinance requirements
that he possibly would have to screen dirt piles where the
dirt is sold to customers to fill holes in their yards.
Chairman Stulberg stated that if a new business opened in
this area they would be required to screen piles of dirt,
but the grandfather clause exempts Mr. Theis.
Commissioner Scherer explained to Mr. Theis that he has an
advantage which a newcomer would not have.
Commissioner Graffius asked what guarantees Mr. Theis has
as far as not having to screen outdoor storage.
Director Dillerud stated that Dundee Nursery is a legal
nonconforming use and nonconforming decisions have to be
made on a case by case basis. He explained that Mr.
Theis' use is secure but he cannot enlarge upon the use.
Mr. Theis stated that he does not want future staff with
different ideas to impose on his rights. He said he
thought the definition of "nursery" seemed to be too
broad.
Commissioner Wigley stated that he thought Mr. Theis was
creating an issue that does not exist because he is exempt
from screening.
Mr. Theis stated that if he expands he does not want to
have to screen any new uses.
Chairman Stulberg stated that new road construction in the
area could cause a hardship for the business in the
future.
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Commissioner Scherer asked if this ordinance would impact
Len Busch Roses.
Director Dillerud stated Len Busch Roses has no outdoor
storage and meets the definition of greenhouse.
Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Wigley stated that he would like Commissioner
Zylla to discuss his thoughts on why he does not approve
of any changes to the Zoning Ordinance regarding
screening.
Commissioner Zylla stated that Zoning Ordinance should be
left alone as he thought there was adequate protection for
Dundee Nursery in the current ordinance, and the City
should be able to maintain control of the use. He said he
is willing to accept the staff recommendation, but
further changes are not necessary since the nursery falls
under the grandfather clause. He explained that if the
conditions change Mr. Theis would be able to come back to
the Commission and would be treated fairly.
Chairman Stulberg stated that at
some point in time things
Commissioner
will change but it is always the
responsibility of the
continue the Public Hearing until
Commission to treat each person fairly. He stated that it
is up to staff to be comfortable
with the definitions and
changes to the Zoning Ordinance.
Roll Call
Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION to continue the Public
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla,
seconded by Commissioner
MOTION TO APPROVE
Stimson to recommend adoption of
the proposed new language
Chairman
in the November 22, 1991 memo
on Zoning Ordinance
LAUKKA-WILLIAMS PARKERS
Amendments regarding Greenhouses
and Nurseries.
Development
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION
carried unanimously.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Stulberg introduced
the Zoning Ordinance
ZONING ORDINANCE
Amendments regarding standards
for Adult Correctional
AMENDMENTS REGARDING
Facilities.
ADULT CORRECTIONAL
FACILITIES
Director Dillerud reviewed the November 21, 1991 Memo.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
MOTION by
Chairman Stulberg, seconded by
Commissioner
MOTION TO CONTINUE
Scherer to
continue the Public Hearing until
the Planning
Commission
meeting on December 18, 1991.
Roll Call
Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION to continue the Public
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Hearing carried
unanimously.
Chairman
Stulberg introduced the request
by Laukka-
LAUKKA-WILLIAMS PARKERS
Williams Parkers
Lake for a Mixed Planned Unit
Development
LAKE (91103)
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Final Plat/Final Site Plan for "Parkers Lake North 7th
Addition".
Director Dillerud stated that the 6th & 7th Additions will
be combined because of condo documents. He recommended
adding the following to the Site Plan Resolution: "An
alternative method of assuring cross access through
condominium documentation may be substituted upon approval
by the City Attorney".
Chairman Stulberg introduced Miles Lindberg of BRW,
representing the petitioner.
Mr. Lindberg stated that he was in agreement with the
November 14, 1991 staff report.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Graffius to recommend approval of the request by Laukka-
Williams Parkers Lake for a Mixed Planned Unit Development
Final Plat/Final Site Plan for "Parkers Lake North 7th
Addition" including all conditions in the November 21,
1991 staff report and the inclusion of new language
recommended by Director Dillerud.
VOTE. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Stulberg introduced the discussion on Planned PLANNED UNIT
Unit Developments. DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Terry Forbord of Lundgren
Brothers Construction.
Mr. Forbord introduced Mr. John Shardlow of Dahlgren,
Shardlow and Uban.
Mr. Shardlow stated that he has written a lot of PUD
ordinances; and, done studies regarding the topic as an
advocate for cities to tailor their ordinances. He said
that PUD's are misapplied, and misunderstood. He
presented the Commission with a Model Planned Unit
Development Ordinance and slide presentation which showed
the definition of PUD's, design concepts, and past uses.
Mr. Shardlow stated that zoning gives a city the
discretion to approve a PUD through the adoption of an
ordinance, and allows a city to enter into a contract with
the developer.
Mr. Shardlow stated that PUD's are a result of cluster
development to save trees, wetlands and to allow variety
in the style types of homes, resulting in cost reduction.
Mr. Shardlow stated that is it most important to determine
what the goals of the city are because goals are needed to
implement the Comprehensive Plan.
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Planning Commission Minutes
November 27, 1991
Page 209
Commissioner Zylla stated his concern on the legislative
process failure to adhere to underlying zoning
requirements thus reducing lot sizes. He said we should
be getting more than what is given by insisting in
adherence to the standards. He said that everyone uses
the PUD to get away from the standards and to create
smaller lots.
Mr. Forbord asked Mr. Shardlow if the underlying zoning
should be the beginning point.
Mr. Shardlow responded that the underlying zoning should
be the beginning point and diminished lot sizes could be
authorized from that point.
Director Dillerud asked how numbers could be applied to
the rules to determine what amount of flexibility could be
allowed.
Mr. Shardlow responded that numbers cannot be applied.
Commissioner Graffius asked if the developer must apply
the rules to the plan.
Mr. Shardlow responded that they try.
Director Dillerud stated that the city and the developer
both try to get the best deal.
Mr. Forbord stated that better relationships between
cities and developers would result in better developments.
Commissioner Wigley stated the present administrative
process approves a PUD if it meets the ordinance.
Mr. Shardlow stated that bonus points flaw the process,
and that cities must start by setting goals and then
decide what controls are needed using the legislative
process.
Chairman Stulberg asked if a PUD results in more
affordable housing.
Mr. Forbord responded that it does.
Chairman Stulberg questioned the need of the PUD today
since there are other government agencies governing
wetlands, and tree preservation.
Mr. Forbord responded that the PUD will be more effective
today for cluster home developments allowing the developer
to provide more affordable housing.
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November 27, 1991
Page 210
Chairman Stulberg asked if homes would be clustered
without the PUD.
Mr. Forbord stated that the flexibility of a PUD is more
important now so that the developer can adhere to the
physical constraints of the site.
Commissioner Scherer asked what the minimum size should be
for a PUD.
Mr. Shardlow responded that the size will tend to be an
arbitrary number, but there should be good reason for
setting the size limitations.
Commissioner Zylla questioned whether a developer should
be allowed to lower the density on a site from the Land
Use Guide Plan range.
Mr. Shardlow responded that the Zoning Ordinance sets the
limits but usually only the maximum is controlled.
Director Dillerud stated that it becomes a financial issue
for the city when density of a site is lowered below Land
Use Plan minimums in terms of infrastructure assessment
policy.
Mr. Shardlow stated that standards must be set and then
decide how standards can be reduced, if requested.
Chairman Stulberg asked what the city could do for the
developer to induce him to acquire several parcels of land
which would increase the size of a PUD.
Mr. Forbord stated that it is a game between the developer
and the city, and that both sides need to keep an open
mind to work toward the best development possible for both
parties.
Commissioner Wigley asked Director Dillerud to express his
thoughts about shifting from an administrative to a
legislative policy for approval of the PUD.
Director Dillerud stated that the Commissioners need to
review the Goals, Objectives and Criteria of the
Comprehensive Plan to become familiar with the City's
current strategy. He said that he will mail this to the
Commissioners for their review.
Commissioner Zylla stated that the Commissioners should
review the Goals, Objectives and Criteria with respect to
the PUD and come to the next meeting prepared to make some
recommendations.
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November 27, 1991
Page 211
Chairman Stulberg introduced the discussion of Zoning
Ordinance Provisions for Outdoor Advertising.
Commissioner Graffius stated she preferred Maple Grove
approach which was part of the November 21, 1991 handout
for the Planning Commissioners.
Commissioner Scherer stated that he thought billboards
were intrusive.
Commissioner Stulberg commented that he wondered if
billboards do anything to stimulate the economy.
Coordinator Dillerud asked the Commission for direction as
to what changes they would like to see in the Zoning
Ordinance regarding outdoor advertising. He said that
Outdoor Advertising Act partially governs what we can do
and he will need to check with the City Attorney to ensure
that any changes comply with this act.
MOTION by Commissioner Scherer, seconded by Commissioner
Wigley to recommend that staff pursue the approach used by
Maple Grove --prohibition of outdoor advertising.
Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioners Syverson and Stimson voted
Nay. MOTION carried on a 5-2 vote.
Adjournment 11:25 p.m.
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ZONING ORDINANCE
PROVISIONS FOR OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
December 11, 1991`
Minutes
Frank Boyles, Robert Cameron, Dan Donahue, Linda
Powell, Joy Robb, Carroll Vomhof
Joy -Robb said she had read in the Post newspaper
that before the school board could make a decision
on the sale of Mielke Field to Super Valu they
would need to meet and receive input from the
municipalities and the community. Ms. Robb urged
the cities to not get involved. This situation
could turn out to be reminiscent of what happened
when the board was trying to make a decision to
close a high school. The school board members are
elected to make these kinds of decisions. If the
cities become involved it would very likely
jeopardize the good working relationships that
have developed. If there is a meeting, Ms. Robb
will not attend; she wants the school board to
react to Crystal and to make the decision. She
would not like to see the cooperation that has
developed through the Government Advisory Council
deteriorate. The superintendent feels that the
district is in the middle of a decision between
two cities. The school district should remain
mutual and let the city of Crystal condemn this
property and let the courts make the decision. Dan
Donahue also felt the decision on Mielke Field
should be made by the courts. However, the school
board has directed the administration to invite
the cities to a meeting on January 14 to discuss
this issue. This meeting will satisfy the yearly
compliance meeting that community education is
required to have. Ms. Robb will not be attending
this meeting.
The superintendent informed the group that the
teachers contract had been approved. The overall
increase will be 6.6% over two years.
The agenda item on scheduling of district
buildings will be deferred to a later meeting when
the city of Crystal is represented.
Dr. Cameron presented a draft copy of the police
liaison program. It was decided to have a separate
meeting with the police chiefs and city managers
to discuss this item.
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Government Advisory Council
December 11, 1991
Minutes
Frank Boyles stated that the Plymouth council
adopted their budget at their last meeting and did
not specifically allocate funds for a liaison
officer. He did say that the council will be
forming a task force with representatives from
each school district to discuss the liaison
officer program
The next meeting of the Government Advisory
Council will be Wednesday, February 12, 1992, at
7:30 a.m. in the Cabinet Room. If you have an item
you would like on the agenda, please call Sue
Laughrey at 533-2781, ext. 220.
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R.Cameron
Draft Proposal
Police Liaison Program in District 281 -- 92-93
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The legislature has enabled the school district to levy approximately $91,000 to
support a Police Liaison Program in district schools for the 1991-92 school
year.
In the Special Levy Legislation Request, the goals of a Police Liaison Program
were outlined:
1. Work with community and school officials to effectively respond to external/
community/social problems adversely impacting the educational process and
school setting.
2. Help coordinate the external community's response to selected events
occurring in the schools.
3. Assist school faculty in responding to crises or unusual situations
occurring on the school grounds.
4. A resource to students, faculty, and parents on community organizations,
programs, issues and needs.
5. Assist school officials in responding to unusual disruptive student behaviors
and/or singular disciplinary situations (this is not meant to be a
substitute or a replacement for normal school supervision.)
6. Teach and implement crime prevention strategies and seek alternatives to
traditional Juvenile Court process.
7. Deliver police services in "non-traditional and non -threatening" ways.
8. Become part of the security team entrusted with the health, safety and
welfare of all who come to the schools.
9. An educational. resource and classroom facilitator to faculty and students on
selected subjects.
10. Respond to the individual student and/or parent(s) who are physically or
emotionally suffering; and in need of help and support.
The district's priority as determined by discussion with parent groups, school
administrators, school staff and the school board is to provide liaison services
in the two high schools and in one middle school. Two of these schools are in
the City of New Hope (Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High and Hosterman Middle
School) and one is in the City of Plymouth (Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High).
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Liaison officers are effective and are needed only on those days when students
are in school which is 171 days in District 281. The remainder of the officer's
time is assigned by the police department.
The officers will be employed by the municipality. The school district will
reimburse the city for the proportional time of the officers within the limit of
the tax levy. The school district and the department will agree on a job
description and an interview and assignment process.
The purpose of the levy was to enable all the citizens -of the school district to
support a program which serves all the students even though the service is
provided by two of the seven municipalities in District 281. By placing liaison
officers in both high schools, all parts of the district receive benefit from
the taxes paid. The additional liaison service at only one middle school will
serve that area of our community which has a larger number of children with
problems.
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HENNEPIN
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208
Phone: (612) 348-6846
FAX: (612) 348-8532
December 20, 1991
Chuck Dillerud
Community Development Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (89057)
Dear Mr. Dillerud:
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
As Brent Lindgren discussed on the telephone with you Thursday,
December 19, 1991, Hennepin County is withdrawing its application
for a Conditional Use Permit for the Solid Waste Transfer Station
and Recycling Facility. I anticipate within the next few months a
modified Conditional Use Permit will be filed.
Sincerely,
Tim Goodman
Division Manager
cc: Vern Genzlinger
Janet Leick
Warren Porter
Brent Lindgren
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HENNEPIN COUNTY
on equal opportunity employer
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
Minnesota Tenants Union
1.511 Eant Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Subject:
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1 December 1.99
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Viol:at- i.nn of Plymouth City Fire Code, Section 10-401
(One Flour Fire Safety; Must be a Ceiling and a Floor)
ATTN: Bu i.lrl=i nq!Flotas; i ncr In;pe(7tor
1 ram writing to your ,abouta dangerous :situation that I (and my
family) wear- rl=ac-<--��-1 in an ca result of a violation of fire cor3e by the
owners of an -tq=ar.-tmrrnt that we rented -and thc, resultant action taken
in a rl-:aim h�ar<3 by Ju• ge James D. Gibbs in Small 'laims Court..
n;n 7 Jt;ne 19Cc:, Rnt;ert .anti Ann Srhirrimel. rented Apartment #1-201 at
Harbor T..:an- Ap artmeritrs -in Pl vmnuth, MN; the! <apartmont is awned and
rrian,.aGd by the n<ai.rahan Companies in Anoka County. The apartment had
a drop ceiling in the bathroom which was disguising .'-a hole (app. 21x
41) in tho permanent roiling. At the time, we did not realize that
the fal_s,-� c.elling was disguising the hole in the permanent ceiling.
On 71 October 1990 water name gushing into the apartmentbathroom,
bedroom, and hallway from above. The individuals in the apartment
above had apparently knocked the tank off their toilet and the water
name through the hole in the perm=anent ceiling directly into our
apartment. This w=as when we first noticed the hole in the permanent
ceiling.
Management was notified of the hole, but did not fix it. Gaughan
Companies stated that it. was very expensive to repair the permanent
ce-iil.ing and that is why the drop ceiling was previously installed.
Shortly after this incident, we began to notice small blank bugs
swarming around the apartment, particularly in the bathroom. This
occurred for 3-4 months. The apartment management told us to use
pesticide spray to control the hugs, even though they knew we had a
newborn infant in the apartment.
After repeated unsur..cesnful attempts to have management repair the
hole, on 27 March 1991, I reported the situation to Mr. Kevin Leuer
at the Plymouth City Housing Department.. He name over and inspected
the hole; he also called the Plymouth City Fire Inspector. The Fire
Inspector order the apartment. management to immediately correct the
problem because it was a violation on Plymouth City Fire Code 10.401.
On 4 April 1991 the apartment bathroom was finally repaired. Despite
the promises in the signed lease with Gaughan Companies and some 10
months .later, the problem was finally repaired only by order of the
Plymouth City Fire Department.
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H< -arbor. Lane and Giiughan Companies were extremely rude to both my
husband and myself over this problem. We were treated very poorly
and labeled as trouble makers because we had reported the violation.
Shortly thereafter we were told that our lease would not be renewed -
a.ssurpr.ising announcement since we had asked on numerous occasions to
be let out of the lease due to the unsafe living conditions in the
apartment, the violation of City Fire Code, and the Gaughan Companies
violation of the lease that we and they had signed.
Our rights as tenants were very seriously violated and I filed a ease
in small. claims court to help rectify the situation and perhaps save
others from experienr.ing the same. problems. (When we were first shown
the apartment. at Harbor Lane, we were told that several other
apartments had drop ceilings, which would imply that those apartments
may also be in violation of fire rode. In addition, if Gaughan is
willing to take one short cut to save money, perhaps they have taken
other^ with i -additional. risk to the tenants. )
My hur-.h,.and and I took this matter to small claims court on 7 October
7.901; judge lames D. Gibbs presided. The judge did not rule on the
1(7�as;e vi.ol.= tion, nor the fire code violation. He instead ruled
thatthere cannot. be compensation without physical injury -- No
physical' -injury -- No damages shown. We feel were treated unfairly
by the Judge and that he overlooked the lease agreement that Gaughan
Companies had r-.igned. The lease states thatthe apartmentowner will
rent apartments that are up to health and safety .node standards.
During the senrion in court the judge made a statement that my
husband and I knew that there was a hole in the ceiling; however,
this is not true. We did not know of the hole until 13 October 1991
(app. midnight) when the water came gushing into our apartment.
During rourt the judge viewed our evidence only from a distance of
1-2 feet, yethe held the defendant's evidence in his hand and read
it carefully. In addition, the judge was very sarcastic and
would not allow us to tell our side of the situation. When I
commented on how Cathy (Harbor Lane office staff) verbally harassed
us about the ceiling and other concerns, the judge stated that she
had the right to say anything that she wanted, but when we made
repeated telephone calls in an attempt to get the problem fixed, we
were labeled troublemakers. Despite intense amounts of rudeness; from
Harbor Lane and Gaughan Companies, we were not supposed to voice our
concern or request the problrm be fixed. The judge saw only their.
.side. Why is it okay for one person to say what they think and not
the other?
We showed thr, Judge the lease and pointed out section C.].2', which
states that the, apartment would. be up to health and safety rode
standards. We also showed the judge the violation and correction
paper from Plymouth City Fire Department stating the problem was
finally repaired on 4 April 1991 upon order from the City Fire
Department.
Why did the, judge overlook our rights as tenants. We paid $525.00 a
month for rent, and despite the numerous problems, we stayed and
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fulfilled the one year lease at. full rent. Why are Harbor Lane
A.part.ments and Gaughan Companies being allowed by this judge to rent
apartments in this condition? For ten months and four days we lived
in unsafe li.vina conditions at the hands of Gaughan Companies --we
lived with their violation in the apartment and have gotten no
satisfaction or compensation, despite their intentional violation and
neglect toward us (the tenants). All pertinent documents are
available; please contact me if you need copies. Please look into
this matter to see -if anything can be done to help us and other
unwi.ttina tenants of harbor Lane Apartments and Gaughan Companies.
In addition, please look into the manner in which Judge ,Tames D.
Gibbs ruled on this rase.
PI -ase write to me at r.he above address. Thank you in advance for
any assistance/consideration you give this incident.
Robert L. Schimmel and
Ann M. Schimmel
bc: Plymouth.City Council.
Plymouth Housing Inspector
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December 23, 1991
Mr. John Stemper
12925 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: DNR PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHWEST BOULEVARD AND
SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD
Dear Mr. Stemper:
As you are now aware, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
has issued the City of Plymouth a permit for the construction of
Northwest Boulevard/Schmidt Lake Road along the modified AD
alignment.
While we are obviously y)leased that the DNR has issued the permit
essentially as requested by the City, I want to assure you and
others concerned with regard to these projects that it is our
intent to proceed with the projects in the spirit of cooperation:
cooperation with the neighbors, as well as the DNR. We believe
the improvement projects are essential for the further
development of the City's transportation network in the
northeastern portion of the community. We also recognize our
responsibility to be sensitive to the residents currently
residing within the project areas. You may be assured that we
intend to work cooperatively with you and others during this
process to ensure that when the projects are ultimately designed
and constructed, they will be in conformance with the permitting
requirements of the DNR.
I anticipate requesting the City Council to authorize the
preparation of the preliminary engineering report for the
extension of Northwest Boulevard between Schmidt Lake Road and
54th Avenue at their second meeting in January. This will
commence the process of study and ultimately the design for the
road and bridge improvements. Construction will not commence
until late 1992 or early 1993.
We plan to request the Council rebid that portion of Northwest
Boulevard between 55th and 54th Avenues which was deleted from
the contract earlier this year. That segment of construction
will likely commence in the early spring and be completed by
fall.
The Council has previously ordered the final plans for the
construction of Schmidt Lake Road between Pineview Lane and
Northwest Boulevard, and Northwest Boulevard between Schmidt Lake
Road and 45th Avenue. These plans are scheduled to be completed
by mid-April with building and bid award to take place by early
June. Construction shall be completed by late fall.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. John Stempler
December 23, 1991
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Although public improvement hearings
projects, we will provide a forum
interested in the projects so that
planning and the -steps we will be
disruption of the local environment.
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are not required for these
for the parties currently
they may be aware of our
taking to avoid unnecessary
We recognize that the process recently concluded has involved a
fair amount of stress and some contention. I am hopeful that is
now behind us and we will be able to work with all interested
parties on the development of the plans for the completion of the
two road projects.
Yours truly,
James G. Willis
Cit Manager
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cc: Mr. Bryan Sykora
4970 Quinwood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Ms. Sue Coyne
5515 Sycamore Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Mayor & City Council
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
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CITY OF
December 27, 1991 PUMOUTR
Barbara Willis, President
Plymouth Civic League
16511 26th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Barbara:
The 19th Annual Music in Plymouth program was another rousing success. The
weather was sunny and dry, and the community responded with a large turnout.
All of the board members should be extremely proud of the work and effort they
put into making the 19th annual event successful.
At this time, I have decided to resign my position on the board effective
immediately, in order that I may devote more time to a new position I have
recently accepted with the Plymouth Rotary Club. I have enjoyed the last 12
years on the Civic League and wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of the
members that I have served with during those years. I wish you and the rest
of the board the best of luck in your efforts toward putting on the 20th
Anniversary Edition of Music in Plymouth. My family and I look forward to
attending this special event.
When you have selected a new site chairman for the Civic League, I will be
happy to meet with this individual and turn over all of my records and
information with regard to such things as mosquito control, satellites, etc.
Best regards,
J
Eric J. Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
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cc: Civic League Board
City Manager
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