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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-13-1991CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM DECEMBER 13, 1991 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER: DECEMBER 16 6:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM City Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers 2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, December 18. Planning Commission Forum - 6:45 p.m.; Planning Commission meeting - 7:00 p.m. Agenda attached. (M-2) 3. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- Wednesday, December 25. 4. TWINWEST CHAMBER MEETING ON POST OFFICE -- Thursday, December 19. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting on December 19, 10:00 a.m., at the Coldwell Banker Building, 4455 Highway 169 North, to meet with U.S. Postal Service personnel for the purpose of discussing the proposed postal facility for Plymouth. The Chamber supports a customer service counter at the new facility. A copy of the meeting notice is attached. (M-4) 5. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and City Council calendars for December and January are attached. (M-5) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM December 13, 1991 Page 2 FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. ROBBINSDALE GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL -- On Wednesday, December 11, the Independent School District 281 Government Advisory Council met. Attached is an agenda for information purposes. Joy Robb, Mayor of Robbinsdale, expressed her belief that municipalities served by Independent School District 281 should not become involved in the issue of relocation of Mielke field. Instead, this should be an issue between the school district and the individual city or cities involved. Involvement of other municipalities engenders divisiveness which occurred as a result of the school closing issue. School Superintendent Powell stated that the Board would be inviting city representatives to their annual compliance meeting on January 14. She anticipates that the issue of Mielke field will be discussed at that meeting. Joy Robb stated that there would not be representatives from Robbinsdale at the compliance meeting. The settlement for Independent School District 281 teachers over the next two years is 6.6 percent, which amounts to 3.3 percent per year total package. The issue of city usage of school district facilities was deferred to the next meeting since Jerry Dulgar who had initiated the issue was not present. A draft proposal with respect to the police liaison program in School District 281 for 1992 and 1993 was distributed. Each community is asked to review the proposal and supply its comments and recommendations to Robert Cameron. A meeting will be held in January to further discuss this proposal. Frank Boyles advised that the City Council had adopted the 1992 budget without funds specifically earmarked for the liaison program. He stated that the City has been waiting for a written synopsis of the program from the school district. The materials provided at the meeting, represent the first step in this process. He stated that the City would review the proposal and provide comments. He indicated that the City Council has directed that a drug task force be created consisting of representatives from all school districts which serve Plymouth and the Police Department. The purpose of the task force is to determine what drug related activities the City should become involved in and specifically, identify the funding sources associated with any drug prevention efforts. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM December 13, 1991 Page 3 He indicated that at least one Councilmember had learned of disparaging comments about the Plymouth position on the liaison program and encouraged mutual respect for positions so that the issues could main the focal point. A copy of the draft police liaison program proposal is attached for Council information. I plan to place this matter on the City Council agenda in early 1992, following additional review of the program in other communities. ( I-1) 2. WAYZATA SCHOOL DISTRICT - FINANCIAL PLAN TO COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION -- The Wayzata School District has approved their 1991-1992 Final Revenue and Expenditure Budgets as follows: General Fund Food Service Fund Transportation Fund Community Service Fund Capital Fund Debt Fund TOTAL - All Funds REVENUE $33,060,535 1,443,102 1,986,999 1,575,983 3,864,828 3,552,073 $45,483,520 EXPENDITURES $36,471,820 1,351,570 2,197,714 1,539,208 2,841,427 2,892,454 $47,294,193 The budget was adopted unanimously by the School Board on November 25. You will note this is the budget for the current school year. Because the School District has been in a deficit condition, they have been required to develop a financial plan to demonstrate to the Commission of Education how they will return to a positive fund balance. The Board adopted the attached financial plan providing for a positive fund balance in their General Fund by July 1, 1996, and the Transportation Fund by July 1, 1995. This financial plan incorporates the new revenue approved by the voters at the November 5, 1991 levy referendum election. (I-2) 3. NORTHWEST BOULEVARD ALIGNMENT - Thursday afternoon Fred Moore, Dan Faulkner, and I met with representatives of the DNR (John Stine, Cecelia Strauss, and Wayne Barstad), Vicki Hubbel and David Barstad representing the neighborhood along 54th Avenue, and Jim Dvorak and Tim Phenow of Strgar Roscoe Fausch, and Ron Anderson of Summit Environmental Engineering and Consulting. The meeting originally had been called for the purpose of discussing mitigation on the alignment selected by the DNR for Northwest Boulevard. Earlier Thursday, Ms. Strauss called and told us that they would not be prepared to discuss their final decision with respect to the alignment, but rather had additional questions to raise with respect to the overall project, including CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM December 13, 1991 Page 4 mitigation. We had an amicable meeting, discussing further the various pros and cons of the two alignments, as well as potential mitigation. No conclusions were reached, although Mr. Stine said that he would render his decision mid-morning Friday. Also attached is the letter and supporting material the City sent to the DNR on December 10 restating the City's position on the Northwest Boulevard alignment. (I-3) 4. METROPOLITAN AREA WATER SUPPLY - A PLAN FOR ACTION -- The Metropolitan Council held a public meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss their draft water supply plan for the metropolitan area. We sent the attached letter to them expressing our areas of concern. The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) is taking a leading role in coordinating efforts to have certain parts of the overall plan revised to make them more palatable to local units of government. An article appeared in the newspaper earlier this week indicating that the Metropolitan Council staff have, in fact, agreed to some modifications, most significant of which dealt with their backing away from their position that water should become a fifth metropolitan system. I will keep the Council apprised as this matter continues to.evolve. (I-4) 5. COUNTY ROAD 10 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PETITION OF BASS LAKE BOTTLE SHOP, INC. -- I have received a petition prepared by Linda Lahr, owner of the Bass Lake Bottle Shop, Inc., and signed by more than 400 customers, requesting that Hennepin Council provide for a left turn into her shop from eastbound traffic on County Road 10. The approved plans for the project provide for a median across the front of this property. A copy of a portion of the plans are attached for your information. The petition will be on file in Fred Moore's office, however, due to the handwritten nature of it and its legibility, it is not readily reproducable. The text of the petition reads as follows: "I, Linda Lahr, owner of the Bass Lake Bottle Shop, Inc., along with undersigned, am petitioning Hennepin County for a left turn lane in front of the store when road construction begins to convert County Road 10 to a four -lane highway with a median down the center. With no left turn lane, I, myself, would be greatly inconvenienced, as well as my customers and suppliers. Anyone going east on County Road 10 would have to go past the store and turn around. As a new business owner, I feel this would do great harm to my business, as well as trying to rent the vacant portion of the building." CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM December 13, 1991 Page 5 6. HOUSING NEWSLETTER -- The attached newlette providing information on subsidized and private market housing vacancies in the Twin Cities area is distributed by the Metropolitan Council. (I-6) 7. MINUTES• a. Planning Commission, November 13, 1991. (I-7) b. Budget Study Session, December 9, 1991. (I-7) 8. PLYMOUTH BUILDER -- Attached is the latest edition of the Plymouth Builder sent to builders, contractors, and developers by the Building Division. (I-8) 9. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Information on calls received on the customer service line is attached. (I-9) 10. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter of congratulations to Steven Brough, from Mayor Bergman on becoming an Eagle Scout. (I -10a) b. Letter from Alan Cyr, 13340 60th Place No., to Mayor Bergman, regarding driveways designed by the Rottlund Company. (I -10b) c. letter from H. L. Winterhalter, to City Manager, on the reclassification of property he owns in Plymouth. (I -10c) d. Letter sent to the homesteaded properties on Council action deferring their assessments on the Northwest sewer and watermain. (I -10d) e. Letter to Arnie Wentland, 17535 Old Rockford Road, from Fred Moore, in response to Mr. Wentland's letter to the Mayor and Council onthe Northwest Trunk Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. (I -10e) James G. Willis City Manager PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1991 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC FORUM 6:45 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3.* CONSENT AGENDA 4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conoco, Inc. Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan and Variances from the required number of parking spaces, and parking lot setbacks for a self-service retail gas/convenience store and car wash facility (91102) B. Richard Lien. Amended RPUD Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow a pool, fence and patio to be located within the front yard setback (91107) C. Continuation of Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding Standards for Adult Correctional Facilities 6. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Continued Consideration of the Planned Unit Development Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 7. ADJOURNMENT Q'IM Di 13'91 T \/V I" \/\/ E S -T— CHAMBER OF COMMERCE December 10, 1991 To: From: Re: Rey Business Leaders Larry S. Dowell President, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce �-y Meeting to Focus on New Post Office Issues The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Coldwell Banker, will be hosting a meeting on Thursday, December 19, 1991, 10:00 a.m. at the Coldwell Banker Building, 4455 Highway 169 North, Plymouth. The purpose of this meeting is to meet with U.S. Postal Service personnel including William J. Brown, the Field Division General Manager of the U.S. Postal Service and discuss with him the proposed postal facility at County Road 9 and Highway 169. As many of you know, this new facility is scheduled to be completed in 1992. In order for this facility to serve your business needs well, it is important that you attend this meeting. Currently, the facility is scheduled to be an automated facility with no personnel on duty for customer service. This lack of customer service has concerned many business people in the area. Jack MacBean will also participate in this meeting. MacBean has been a strong advocate for a facility with customer service personnel on site. City of Plymouth officials will also be on hand. Enclosed, is a copy of the Wednesday, November 27 article in the Plymouth Sun/Sailor concerning the new postal facility. We encourage you to attend this important briefing. In order to ensure adequate accommodations at the Coldwell Banker conference facility, we ask you to call 540-0234 to confirm your participation. The chamber thanks you for your concern in this area and looks forward to seeing you on December 19. ciM DEC 13'91 10550 WAYZATA BOULEVARD ♦ MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55343 ♦ (612)540-0234 Crystal, Golden Valley. Hopkins, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka. New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park .s -k - S COUNCIL CALENDAR: DECEMBER 16 - 29 December 1991 December 16 MON 6:30pm PLYMOUTH FORUM 7:00pm REG. COUNCIL "MEETING December 17 December 18 6:45pm PLAN. 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DEC 1 3�1 QN r M ......- a� O 0p a t� Z uz aW a= w aU g aoc=E~� M CL O '-► C CO xu¢a r v a 0 z 11) n N co LLco.M- N N cy)F ^ M N N M0 0 — — N M m O N OI tr N c0+) I.- CO N N GIA! DEC 1 3�1 GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Wednesday, December 11, 1991 Cabinet Room - 7:30 a.m. A G E N D A 1. Comments from Joy Robb 2. Settlement of RFT contract 3. Scheduling of district buildings 4. Police liaison officer sl 12-9-91 R.Cameron Draft Proposal Police Liaison Program in District 281 -- 92-93 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). (over) (,gra DEC 13'91 N 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. GIM OEC 13 "1 =I �. City of Crystal Memorandum DATE: October 15, 1991 TO: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager FROM: Edward Brandeen, Park and Recreation Director SUBJECT: City Usage of District 281 Facilities The Park and Recreation Directors of the School District 281 communities meet periodically with Carroll Vomhof, Director of Community Education. At these meetings, items of interest and areas of concern are discussed. Several items that are important to the operation of our city recreation program have been discussed with little or no action. I would like to request that they be discussed at the next City Manager and School Superintendent meeting. ISSUES: 1. Use of Robbinsdale Cooper and Robbinsdale High School facilities. Except for Wednesday evenings, the evening, weekend and other dates between major sports seasons usage of these buildings are not scheduled through the Community Education Department. They are used by athletic coaches at whatever time is convenient for them (other than for scheduled practices, games, meets, etc.) - even the District A.D. does not schedule their usage. This is a waste of taxpayers dollars as these facilities may sit unused or underused many evenings. The gyms are perfect for adult athletics for which facilities are in short supply. By requiring the athletic coaches to schedule their practice time through Community Education, it would make them more accountable for their utilization of the facilities and possibly free up some time for community use. 2. As the High School facilities become available on evenings and weekends, the Park and Recreation Directors request that Community Education Building Supervisors be employed rather than custodians to provide general supervision. The hourly rate for the Building Supervisors is much less than the rate for Custodians and this would have less impact on our participant fees. Utilizing Building Supervisors would allow custodians to spend their time on their maintenance schedule rather than on building supervision. The request for Building Supervisors also applies to vacation and Sunday usage of other school district facilities. CIM DEC 13'91 .t 3. cancellation of facilities by school officials with little notice. The Park and Recreation Directors would like to have the individual school principals set their school calendar for the year in early August. If meetings or events occur after the dates have been scheduled, to be considerate of their timing and other community events that have been scheduled in their building and try to schedule around them or at least give us the required one week notice. The late cancellations make the school district, the community education department and the city look bad to the public. 4. A committee of area Park and Recreation Directors is willing to meet with the Superintendent to express these concerns and to discuss possible solutions. I would be willing to further discuss these items with you at your convenience. Co DEC 13,91 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 Wayzata, Minnesota BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Meeting - November 25, 1991 MINUTES A special meeting of the Board of Education of Indepen- Special Meeting dent School District 284 was held on Monday, November 25, 1991, 6:05 p.m., immediately following the Board Work Session, at the District Administration Building pursuant to due notice. The meeting was tape-recorded. Board Chair John Dettloff called the meeting to order and Board Clerk Marilu Theodore called the roll. The following School Board members were present: Mrs. Sylvia I. Carlson, Mr. John C. Dettloff, Mr. Kenneth R. Hopkins, Mrs. Mary H. Smith, Mrs. Marilu Theodore, and Dr. David R. Landswerk, Ex Officio. Board members absent: Mr. Howard B. Casmey and Mr. Paul L. Landry. Others present: Bruce R. Halgren, Jerry Vogt, Thomas A. Brodie, Lucille M. Balombiny, Mary Powell, Tom Denny, and Jay Maxwell (SAILOR). Jerry Vogt, Executive Director of Finance and Business Services, reported that the School Board approved a preliminary budget on June 24, 1991, for the 1991-1992 fiscal year with the understanding that a final budget would be proposed in Fall 1991. Mr. Vogt indicated that the proposed 1991-1992 Final Revenue and Expendi- ture Budgets were based on actual staffing and program dimensions and recommended for approval consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Hopkins and seconded by Mrs. Theodore to approve the following 1991-1992 Final Revenue and Expenditure Budgets as recommended: REVENUE EXPENDITURES General Fund $33,060,535 $36,471,820 Food Service Fund 1,443,102 1,351,570 Transportation Fund 1,986,999 2,197,714 Community Service Fund 1,575,983 1,539,208 Capital Fund 3,864,828 2,841,427 Debt Fund 3,552,073 2,892,454 TOTAL - All Funds $45,483,520 $47,294,193 Roll Call Final Revenue and Expenditure Budgets 1991-1992 The mo'lzsm--p"a,ss,ed animously by those present on a 5-0 vote; Mr. Casmey and Mr. Landry were absent. c�M DED �3'9t Wayzata Board of Education Minutes Special Meeting - November 25,1991 Page 2 Mr. Vogt reviewed the proposed "Financial Plan. to Financial Plan Commissioner of Education" and detailed recovery to Commissioner options which included new revenue approved in the of Education November 5, 1991, levy referendum and expenditure cuts. Alternate 1 would restore a positive General Fund balance by July 1, 1995, and Alternate 2 by July 1, 1996. Board discussion focused on the impact and severity of expenditure cuts on the educational program of the District under the two options. A motion was made by Mrs. Smith and seconded by Mr. Hopkins to approve the "Financial Plan" calling for restoration of a positive fund balance in the General Fund by July 1, 1996, and in the Transportation Fund by July 1, 1995. The motion passed unanimously on a 5-0 vote; Mr. Casmey and Mr. Landry were absent. (The Financial Plan as adopted is attached.) There being no additional business before the School Adjourn Board, a motion was made by Mrs. Carlson and seconded by Mr. Hopkins to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously by those present on a 5-0 vote; Mr. Casmey and Mr. Landry were absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. LMB:ld 112591 Attachment: Financial Plan CIM DEC 13'91. Mr. John Linc Stine Regional Hydrologist MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 RE: NORTHWEST BOULEVARD/SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD DNR PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 91-6185 CITY PROJECT 011 Dear Mr. Stine: The City of Plymouth wishes to express its appreciation to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for its openness and efforts to resolve the issue of the alignment of Northwest Boulevard and its impacts on wetlands in the area to the best interests of all involved. It is not an easy task. The City does, however, want to restate its position and summarize some key issues. The City as a governmental body has a responsibility and charge to plan for and work toward providing the infrastructure, in particular, the transportation network to safely and efficiently accommodate the people who live or will live in Plymouth as well as the people who travel through Plymouth. Northwest Boulevard is an important link in the planned transportation system. The City has identified the need and planned for Northwest Boulevard as supported by several documents: . City's 1971 Thoroughfare Guide Plan • Hennepin County's 1976 Transportation Plan • City's 1980 Thoroughfare Guide Plan • Northwest Boulevard Corridor Study, 1982 • Northwest Boulevard/Schmidt Lake Road Preliminary Engineering Report, 1990 . Northwest Boulevard/Schmidt Lake Road EAW, 1991 CIM DEC 13'91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Mr. John Linc Stine 3 December 10, 1991 Page 2 The City and County, having established the need and function of Northwest Boulevard, must provide the safest facility possible considering: . Roadway width • Horizontal curvature Vertical curvature . Intersection geometry Crossing of other roadways, Physical constraints pedestrian ways and railroads. All of these are related to "design speed" which has been established by Hennepin County and for which other portions of Northwest Boulevard have already been constructed. To construct a segment of roadway designed to lesser standards introduces a factor which the motorist is not prepared for (whether the posted limit is less or not) and reduces the safety of the roadway. In order for this roadway to serve its function within the overall transportation network, it must not only be connected both to the local residential streets, but also to the principal arterial system. The City's Comprehensive Transportation Plan projects the need for an interchange with I-494 at sometime in the future. Constructing Northwest Boulevard too close to I-494 (AE alignment) precludes the future interchange which could seriously reduce the effectiveness of the transportation system in this area. The City in its planning must also be and has been responsive to environmental issues. The City has coordinated and cooperated with the Department of Natural Resources in the planning of this facility over the years and has tried to respond to the ever changing environmental rules and regulations to the best of its ability. The Department of Natural Resources has been intensely involved in this process as supported by several letters: . DNR to Ultra Homes, Inc. November 14, 1986 . DNR to BHL Development Co. March 12, 1987 . DNR to City of Plymouth September 2, 1987 . DNR to City of Plymouth August 20, 1987 . DNR to City of Plymouth June 15, 1990 The City has a responsibility to plan for the need and safety of its residents and motorists who travel through the City. The City also recognizes its responsibility to the environment which it has demonstrated with ongoing coordination and cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources over the years. The City cannot support an alignment for Northwest Boulevard which is less safe, jeopardizes its ability to function as intended, and ignores both past planning and commitments and future growth and development of the City. The City of Plymouth therefore respectfully requests the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources permit the secondary (easterly) alignment. CIM pEC 13'91 Mr. John Linc Stine December 10, 1991 Page 3 During the public input process on your draft decision you or we have received the following (copies attached): . November 18, 1991 letter from Hennepin Park on road alignment impacts on their regional trail corridor. . December 4, 1991 letter from Hennepin County Department of Public Works on road alignment and design standards. . December 4, 1991 comments from Mayor Kim M. Bergman following your public information meeting regarding his concerns with respect to the safety and environmental issues surrounding the proposed Northwest Boulevard alignments. December 6, 1991 letter from Soo Line Railroad Company stating requirement for grade separated crossing. December 6, 1991 letter from City of Plymouth Fire and Police Departments on em!=gency response. . December 9, 1991 letter from Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. on wetland encroachment for alignments, railroad crossing and design speed. All of those letters were considered by the City and support our position. We are prepared to work with you to appropriately mitigate the impact of the City's preferred alignment, AD, generally along those lines suggested in your November 20 draft decision. Sincerely, Cc es G. Willis Ci y Manager cc: Mayor & City Council om, DEC 13'91 .Elk PARKS Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District 12615 County Rood 9 PC Box 47320 Plymouth. MN 5544 7-03 20 Telephone (612) 5599000 Fax (612) 55Q 32e7 Board of Commissioners Juaith S. Anderson Chair Bloomington NICn0105 P. Watt vice Chair Brooklyn Center Susan Nelson Baser Crystal Shiriey A BOnine Maple Pioln David J. Dombrowski St. louts Park Bill Welr Edina James M. White Orono Ms. Cecelia Strauss Area Hydrologist Minnesota Department Metro Region Waters 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 Dear Ms. Strauss: November 18, 1991 of Natural Resources Hennepin Parks has reviewed the Northwest Boulevard/Schmidt Lake Road project with the City of Plymouth. Hennepin Parks staff favors the Northwest Boulevard alternative designated AD Alignment. This is based on the adverse impact alignment AE could have on Hennepin Parks' North Hennepin Regional Trail. This trail corridor parallels I-494 adjacent to the east side R.O.W., south of the present 49th Avenue North underpass. The trail is intended to cross under I-494 at 49th Avenue North and continue north, adjacent to the west side R.O.W. Douglas F Bryant The AE alignment would compress the trail (with two pathways: one Secetary oeheBoard for pedestrian/bike and one for horse/snowmobile) between the Interstate Highway and an arterial roadway. Additionally, the westerly extension of Schmidt Lake Road would create a major at -grade -interchange of two arterial roadways, immediately adjacent to the Interstate. Hennepin Parks feels these conditions would create an undesirable, if not hazardous, situation for a major regional trail system. Accordingly, Hennepin Parks has based its trail plans on the long publicized AD alignment. On a closing note, the trail corridor has been acquired by the Park District, and at this point we do not believe there is a viable alternative for the trail corridor. Sincerely,, Douglas F. Bryant, Superintendent Secretary to the Board DFB/nm K.(Hennieptn ar of the Parks City of Plymouth cc: James G. Willis, City Manager elm RECYCLED PAPER -Conserving Our Resources -3 HH OF U �1 U V 1EZ 0 CTZ% DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PHONE NO. FILE NO. PROPOSED PLYMOUTH NORTHWEST BLVD./SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD PROJECT PROTECTED WATERS & WETLANDS PERMIT DRAFT DECISION DECEMBER 49 1991 PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING COMMENT SHEET WE APPRECIATE ANY WRITTEN COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED ALIGNMENTS. Please feel fiee to write down your comments on this sheet and leave it with any of the Department of Natural Resources staff when you leave or mail it, before the end of the comment period to: John L. Stine, Regional Hydrologist Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Waters 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 PHONE: (612) 772-7910 FAX: (612) 772-7977 Written comments on the Draft Decision must be received by Tuesday, December 109 1991 at 4:30 P.M. All input received will be evaluated during Department review of the Draft Decision and for preparation of the final alignment decision. Please provide your name and address below: Nam Stree City Please feel fee to use additional sheets if you need more space. Thank you for participating. lisLE_i� _ L_�-- l� • tit L- ` I!• NWBSLRFMDX/EQB9 ouf =a CIM DEC 13'94 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER �ossc is y _-r- 7-t� - - w� c -L �/u- us � w ✓ W t LL �� �� G 774E�vr2oNr' u�� r alr3 S_� •� c�cc� 1 TSD 7--7 -�- te Sd, �-" u� �c LD U FE Ce s S 04005 c .,�6 P f—E b GI t72 �L (`tS 'S IqL X65 C��S c r>-�3 f`ZU_ ct W l.C_ I �qy d-16�f / Pact 5r-4 P -OU (�.� O p LI CEf —E-44- 5��2v1 �a L� �� /q-)-GL(C- 5,'f-gj.' N r-_- p Ou-� C'm a,101 HEhdl'd CT''i' PI.JELIC Iiil_IF.'.I � TEL i'dii.hl_-`�:��-�_�� Lit'L a,_11 1�. I1 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 320 Washington Avenue South HENNEPIN Hopkins, Minnesota 55343-8468 PHONE: (612) 930.2500 FAX (612) 930-2513 Ll _U TUU: (612) 930-2696 December 4, 1991 John L. Stine, Regional Hydrologist Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Waters 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 NORTHWEST BOULEVARD IN PLYMOUTH Dear Mr. Stine: We offer the following comments in regard to proposed alignments for Northwest Boulevard (future County State Aid Highway 61) in the vicinity of the Soo Line Railroad in the City of Plymouth. In 1987, our department participated in an extensive study of alternative alignments in this area and worked closely with the Department of Natural Resources and the City of Plymouth to agree on an alignment that had minimal wetland encroachment. While that particular study attempted to minimize wetland impacts, it also provided an adequate transportation corridor. Our recommendations are as follows: o We recommend that the alignment proposed by the 1987 study, and subsequently adopted by the City of Plymouth and supported by the ONR in a letter dated September 2, 1987 to Ray Anderson from Judy Boudreau, be utilized. We continue to believe that this provides a good balance between minimizing environmental impact and providing an adequate future roadway commensurate with the projected traffic. o We recommend that the alignment and profile provide the ability to have a grade separation with the Soo Line Railroad. County State Aid Highway 61 will be the most important north/south roadway between I-494 and T.H. 169. All other railroad crossings in this area are expected to be at grade. o We strongly recommend that any alignment chosen be capable of providing a minimum of a 45 mph design speed. To do otherwise would unnecessarily create potential safety problems. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on your Draft Decision. Sincer , Patrick B. Murphy, P.E.HENN N EPI COUNTY Director on equal opportunity employer PBM: jfe c1m. ' 11/Uti/yl 15:43 YYtilL 341 8843 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Soo line Building Box 530 Minneapolis MN 55440 To/ (612) 347-8210 JUU LINt ENUK Soo Line Railroad Company December 6, 1991 Engr. File: RT0129 M -b-6 FAXED 550-5060 Mr. James Willis City Manager - Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Willis: RE: NORTHWEST BOULEVARD PROPOSAL EAST OF MEDICINE LAKE ROAD PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA ADO This letter confirms our phone conversation of December 6, 1991, and subsequent letter of June 12, 1991 to Mr. James R. Dvorak of Strgar- Roscoe-Faush, Inc. concerning the proposal for a new at -grade crossing at the above location. Soo Line Railroad is still opposed to the installation of an at -grade crossing at this location and recommends the second proposal of a. grade separation structure. Our objections to the at -grade crossing have not changed since the June 12, 1991 letter. You ver truly, James 5HKr eager Assistant Public Works Engineer jmh soo Lkw ewAaing � Box 530 Minneapolis MN 55440 _ �s Tel (612) 347-8210 Soo Line Railroad Company June 12, 1991 Engr. File: RT0129 M -b-6 Mr. James R. Dvorak, P.E. Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. Suite 150 One Carlson Parkway North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mr. Dvorak: RE: NORTHWEST BOULEVARD PROPOSAL EAST OF MEDICINE LAKE ROAD PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA This is in regard to your June 7, 1991, letter concerning proposed grade separation or at -grade crossing at the above location. Soo Line Railroad would not approve of installation of an at -grade crossing at this location. Because the proposed roadway would carry significant volumes of vehicular traffic across our main line track, an overhead bridge structure is warranted. Installation of an at -grade crossing would expose the traveling public to potential train vehicle collisions, lengthy delays due to train movements, and expose Soo Line Railroad to additional liability and maintenance costs which it does not currently have. Construction of a bridge would eliminate all of these concerns. If the city of Plymouth has determined a need for construction of the Northwest Boulevard corridor, we recommend an overhead bridge crossing of the Soo Line Railroad. Yours v truly, Leif Thorson Director Public Works 7mh cc: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, City of Plymouth Dan Faulkner, City Engineer, City of Plymouth he/att: T. M. Parsons D. J. Hansen cim x.13'9( �-3 PCI�T PUMOUTR December 6, 1991 John L. Stine Regional Hydrologist Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Waters 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 SUBJECT: PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NORTHWEST BOULEVARD SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD ALIGNMENT Dear Mr. Stine: We would like you to consider the following information before making a final decision on the road alignment. 1. The AD separated grade crossing of the railroad tracks is preferred for the following reasons: A. The safety of the general public is greatly enhanced by eliminating an at grade street/railroad crossing. Eliminating an at grade crossing removes the possibility of vehicle/train type accidents at that intersection. B. Emergency response vehicle routes would be enhanced with the AD alignment, 494 does not make a good route because of its limited access and congestion during rush hour periods which significantly delay emergency response vehicles. C. Emergency vehicle response times would be significantly improved because good access is provided along Northwest Boulevard and a separated grade crossing would eliminate potential delays from trains blocking the roadway. We have been experiencing some delays in our response times because the trains are blocking the roadways. Our number of emergency calls continues to increase in this area of the City (due to new development). The likelihood of encountering additional response time delays from trains is inevitable due to the increased demand for service from this area. cm DEQ 13,91 13400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 3 John L. Stine December 6, 1991 Page 2 D. Northwest Boulevard is a primary response route for our 100 foot aerial tower from Station 1. The likelihood of that unit being delayed by a train is unacceptable and the use of 494 as an alternate during periods of high traffic congestion is unreasonable. We have had previous fires in the apartments just south of County Road 47, which would be just north of this proposed road alignment location where this piece of equipment was critical in controlling the fire. Our response time for that piece of equipment however had been substantially delayed due to traffic congestion on 494 and the additional distance that the aerial tower had to travel to get to an off ramp and then backtrack to the fire. A more direct route like Northwest Boulevard with considerably more access points and provided with a bridge over the railroad tracks to eliminate any obstructions would have substantially reduced our response time and the extent of fire damage. E. A separated grade crossing of the railroad tracks other than on 494 is critical to the effective response of emergency vehicles. 2. The 45 mile per hour design speed is important in reducing response times and improving safety for emergency response vehicles for the following reasons: A. Emergency vehicles usually travel at or slightly above the posted speeds during an emergency run. A roadway with a 45 mile per hour design speed suddenly reduced to a 35 mile per hour design speed effects the safety of emergency response vehicles. Fire trucks are especially vulnerable to this because of their weight and considerably high center of gravity. Having a nearly straight road suddenly change into a curve with a significantly reduced design speed can cause large vehicles to lose control because deceleration cannot be achieved as expediently as may be necessary. B. The general public would have a tendency to overdrive the area of the road where a lesser design speed is used inconsistently with the rest of the roadway. The average person driving along a roadway does not expect to suddenly reduce speed for a curve on a roadway of this design. This causes people to overdrive the curve resulting in more frequent accidents. G'� pEC 13'94 John L. Stine December 6, 1991 Page 3 SUMMARY A separated grade crossing at the railroad tracks and a consistent design speed of the roadway are important to the overall public safety concerns of the community. Sincerely, Kevin C. Leuer Plymouth Fire Inspector KCL: df cc: Dennis Paulson, Acting Chief of Police Lyle C. Robinson, Fire Chief Larry Holzerland Plymouth Police Sergeant CIM ©EC 13 Zv SRFSTRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS TRANSPORTATION ■ CIVIL ■ STRUCTURAL ■ PARKING ■ LAND SURVEYORS December 9, 1991 Mr. John Linc Stine Regional Hydrologist MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, Minnesota OF NATURAL RESOURCES 55106 RE: NORTHWEST BOULEVARD/SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD AREA PLYMOUTH PROJECT NOS. 011 AND 106 DNR PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 91-6185 Dear John: SRF No. 0901468 At the public information meeting held on December 4, 1991 on the referenced permit, there seemed to be some confusion on the DNR's part regarding wetland impacts of the three alignment alternatives evaluated for Northwest Boulevard. In a memo prepared by SRF, Inc. dated June 21, 1991, the wetland impacts for the easterly alignment (AD) and the two westerly alignments (AE 45 mph and AE 35 mph) were summarized. The computed impact for the easterly alignment, which includes a bridge at the Soo Line Railway, is less than the wetland impacts for the westerly alignment, designed using the 35 mph design speed and an at -grade crossing. The addition of a bridge on the 35 mph westerly alignment results in an additional one acre of wetland filling. The following table summarizes the wetland impacts for the three alignment options. ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVE AD AE AE (45 mph design) (45 mph design) (35 mph design) Wetland Impacts (grade separation) 2.1 acres 4.1 acres 3.8 acres (at -grade crossing) --- 3.1 acres 2.8 acres Suite 150, One Carlson Parkway North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 Elm pEC 13,91 612/475-0010 FAX 612/475-2429 Mr. John Linc Stine -2- December 9, 1991 The westerly alignment, developed using a 35 mph design speed totally incorporates the existing West Medicine Lake Drive roadbed adjacent to the wetlands. The existing road is approximately 24 feet wide with the area wetlands abutting the gravel edge. The proposed roadway is 52 feet wide and will require appropriate boulevards for safety as well as an eight foot pedestrian/bike trail. The total width of the proposed improvement is approximately 80 feet. Because the proposed roadway must be elevated above the existing wetlands for drainage, additional impact will occur with the sideslopes. We have developed the westerly alignment using the reduced design speed and intersection skew on the old roadbed as discussed in previous correspondence and in the December 4, 1991 meeting. This option still results in more wetland impact than the easterly alignment as shown in the table above. The DNR has also suggested the westerly alignment be moved west onto MN/DOT freeway right-of-way. We contacted Mr. Earl Howe, Mn/DOT West Metro District Right -of -Way Engineer and presented this suggestion. Mr. Howe indicated Mn/DOT had future plans for upgrading I-494 in this area, and therefore, their policy was to retain all existing right-of-way. Since the westerly alignment as designed and evaluated currently abuts the freeway right-of- way, it cannot be shifted further to the west. We hope this clears up any questions the DNR may have regarding this. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, STRGAR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. 1��VL es R. Dvorak, P.E. sociate (::� Z(:�� Timothy D. Phenow, P.E. Principal JRD/TDP/mdg cc: Fred Moore, P.E., City of Plymouth Jim Willis, City of Plymouth December 9, 1991 Mary E. Anderson Chair Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East 5th Street St. Paul, MN 55101 rt CITY OF PUMOUTR SUBJECT: METROPOLITAN AREA WATER SUPPLY: A PLAN FOR ACTION Dear Ms. Anderson: Thank you for providing us a draft copy of the subject plan. We appreciate having the opportunity of commenting upon it. Water is perhaps our state's most precious natural resource. It is appropriate, therefore, thai. we all take seriously the preservation of that resource, taking particular care not to squander or otherwise misuse it. We commend the Council and it's staff for bringing this topic to a public forum. We have some comments with respect to the report, specifically with the recommendations found on pages 48 through 51. Our comments will address each of the recommendations as they are numbered in your draft report: 2. The twin city metropolitan area does not neatly overlay underground aquifers. Accordingly, we assume that your metropolitan area ground water system model would, in fact, include the geographic areas encompassed by each of the several aquifers serving our metropolitan area. 3. We do not believe the existing water appropriation law needs to be amended with respect to municipal water appropriation permits. We can foresee the potential for mischief if public agencies are required to seek a reissuance of permits after they have developed the infrastructure to pump, treat, and distribute water. We do not object to developing appropriate contingency plans should underground water supplies become stressed or contaminated. While we support water conservation efforts, particularly during peak demand periods or temporary shortages, we believe decisions with respect to which conservation actions should be implemented are best left to the local authorities producing the water. 0A SEC 131% 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 S - Mary E. Anderson December 9, 1991 Page 2 9a. We see no reason why the Metropolitan Land Use Planning Act needs to be amended to encompass water systems. Such action might be justified if, and when, a usable model of the metropolitan area with respect to ground water is developed per your recommendation #2. Currently, our Capital Improvement Program, copies of which are annually forwarded to your offices, indicate how we propose to expand our water system to meet the needs of the community. 9c. We have no objection to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reviewing, on a periodic basis, how we appropriate water. We would be concerned if such permits were to have conditions added with respect to the "wise use" of water. Who is to determine what "wise use" means? 9d. If the Metropolitan Council believes that water is an issue which requires additional study and planning, then it should, from its own available funding sources, allocate the resources necessary to accomplish that objective. To develop a new funding source, particularly a "water tax," would be inappropriate. Let's be forthright and recognize that if the Metropolitan Council needs additional funds to carry out its work program, it should make its case on the base of the property tax and not seek to develop exotic funding sources which avoid more appropriate public scrutiny and accountability. 9f. We again object to the Council's clear intention to seek some form of "water tax" to fund its planning with respect to the metropolitan water supply. Plymouth will strenuously object to any such "water tax." You folks must make choices in the allocation of your resources just as the rest of us; if the water study has a high priority, you will adjust your resource allocation accordingly. We appreciate the initiative the Metropolitan Council has shown in looking at this matter and pledge our continued cooperation to work with you to find the appropriate means by which the best public policy dealing with this issue can be developed and implemented. Yours truly, Jam s G. Willis Cit Manager CIM aE13"1 Y 7 CIM aE13"1 HOUSING NEWSLETTER MONTHLY INFORMATION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING VACANCIES --SUBSIDIZED AND PRIVATE MARKET -- IN THE SEVEN -COUNTY TWIN CITIES AREA VOL. 19, NO. 12 DECEMBER 1991 CONTENTS PART 1 - Explains what subsidized housing is and identifies the programs covered in this Newsletter PART II - Lists agencies currently accepting applications for Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers PART III - Lists agencies to contact for information on Public Housing units PART IV - Identifies buildings with current va�:ancies in subsidized Section 8 or Section 236 rental units Lists buildings accepting applications for Section 8 waiting lists and Section 236 waiting lists PART V - Lists affordable vacancies in the private market PART VI - Lists subsidized and private -market handicap -accessible housing vacancies PART VII - Contains articles relating to new lower-cost rental housing developments being built in the area, or programs that may be of other general interest. DON'T FORGET:: IF YOU HAVE AN APARTMENT, HOUSE OR HANDICAP -ACCESSIBLE UNIT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE IN THIS NEWSLETTER, CALL IRENE AT 291- 6415 BEFORE THE FIRST WEEK OF EACH MONTH. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL DEC 139 MEARS PARK CENTRE, 230 E. FIFTH STREET, ST. PAUL, =— �P PART I SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAMS What is subsidized housing? It is rental housing where the government pays a percentage of the rent for persons with low and moderate incomes. The percentages are based on income limits established by the government, and vary from program to program. Following is a list of the various subsidized programs discussed in this Newsletter. 1) SECTION 8 PROGRAMS There are two kinds of Section 8 programs. a) CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS - Section 8 Existing Housing Eligible families receive a Certificate or Voucher from a participating housing agency and select their own privately owned rental unit. They pay no more than 30 percent of their income toward the rent. A housing and redevelopment authority pays the balance of the rent to the owner. PART II identifies agencies currently accepting applications for Section 8 certificates and vouchers. b) NEW CONSTRUCTION - Subsidies directly with the units These rental units are built and owned primarily by private owners and Section 8 funding is attached directly to the units. You apply at the building; you do not need a certificate or voucher. PART IV lists buildings with vacancies and those accepting names for their waiting lists. Both of these programs are open to families, to people at least 62 years old, and to handicapped and disabled people. Tenants pay 30 percent of their adjusted gross incomes for rent. The current income limits for both Section 8 programs are: 1 person = $16,800 2 persons = 19,200 3 persons = 21,600 4 persons = 24,000 5 persons = $25,900 6 persons = 27,850 7 persons = 29,750 8 persons = 31,700 "Income limits may vary according to the age of the building. Check with the building manager. 2) SECTION 236 This is a rent reduction program provided for some multifamily rental developments. Units are rented to low- and moderate -income people at reduced rents. Rents are established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and may vary by building. Any type or size of household, within established income limits, qualifies. PART IV contains buildings with vacancies and those accepting names for waiting lists. 3) PUBLIC HOUSING Provides housing for low-income families, persons 62 years of age or older, and for handicapped and disabled persons. Public housing units are owned and operated by local housing and redevelopment authorities or public housing agencies. Public housing vacancies are not listed in this newsletter. However, PART III identifies public housing agencies and housing and redevelopment authorities you can contact for information on vacancies �' 5& 13'9 waiting lists. 1 �C0 PART II PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS Currently there are no agencies accepting applications for Section 8 certificates or vouchers. PART III AGENCIES TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION ON PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS St. Paul PHA Efficiency, 1 BR and wheelchair accessible units are available in many St. Paul public housing high-rise building. For more information, call 298-5158. Minneapolis PHA Currently accepting applications for the following: 0 0 and 1 BR units in elderly high-rise buildings. These units are open to low-income persons age 62 or older, handicapped persons age 18 or older, and couples without dependent children. 0 1 BR units for single parents with child 12 months or under. For further information, please call 342-1475 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 342-1234 and leave message anytime. South St. Paul HRA Accepting applications for waiting list for elderly and handicapped public housing. For further information, contact Mark Ala at 451-1838. Scott County HRA Accepting applications for public housing for low-income elderly. For further information and appointment, call 447-8875. Dakota County HRA Accepting applications for public housing for families and low-income elderly. Please call 423-8181, leave your name and address and a form will be mailed to you. llopkins HRA Accepting applications for senior building. There is currently a short waiting list. Office hours are from 8-4:30. Monday through Friday. Call 939-1329 for further information. DEC 13'91 2 C.0 • PART IV RENTAL UNITS IN SUBSIDIZED APARTMENT BUILDINGS SECTION 8 AND SECTION 236 The buildings listed below have vacant units available under either the Section 8 or Section 236 program. Under the Section 8 program, if your income is within the limits listed in PART I, contact the building you are interested in and make arrangements to fill out an application. If you qualify, you would then pay 30 percent of your income for rent. For units under the 236 program, please call the number listed for the building you are interested in for further information regarding income limits and rents. SUBSIDIZED BUILDINGS CURRENT VACANCIES COUNTY/ NA IE/ADDRESS TOTAL VACAN- BED - COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBER UNITS CIES ROOMS RENT TYPE CARVER Hamburg HAMBURG COMMUNITY 24 1 1 BR Fm -IA' Adults 15 E. Grant St. HOUSING 3 2 BR only 871-7202 440 & 450 Brad St. SEWARD TOWERS 1-467-2755 (building is located 40 miles west of Twin Cities) I:IDIN-i I Minneapolis EBENEZER TOWERS 17 2 EM $281 Elderly 2523 Portland Ave. So. 1 879-2243 LORING TOWERS 207 4 EM Sec. 8 Elderly/ 15 E. Grant St. HDCP 871-7202 SEWARD TOWERS 640 14 Eff. (1 person) Sec. 8 Elderly/ EAST & WEST 4 1 BR (2 people) HDCP 2515 So. Ninth St. 333-7472 01A pEC 13•g1 3 `FmHA (Farmers Home Administration): rents are based on tenant's income with minimum rent established by the FmHA. Please contact building manager for more information on the program. "SROs (single -room occupancy) - sleeping rooms with shared bath, kitchen and lounge facilities. The rents are geared toward low-income persons. om DED 13,91 i. COUNTY/ NAME/ADDRESS TOTAL' VACAN- BED- COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBER UNITS CIES ROOMS RENT TYPE RAMSEY • St. Paul CATHOLIC CHARITIES 75 4 SRO** Sec. 8 Hornebs Mary Hall Adults 438 Main St. 227-2637 CENTRAL TOWERS 280 18 Efi 5289 & Elderly 20 E. Exchange 299 HDCP 298-1133 2 1 BR 5481 (subsidy also avail. HAMPDEN SQUARE 86 1 IBR Sec. 236 Adults/ 2333 Long Ave. (avail. 1/1) Adult 646-2461 1 child ST. ANTHONY TOWER 506 Several Eff. Sec. 8 & 236 Family/ 1247 St. Anthony 3 1 BR Sec. 8 Elderly 646-7466 383 Dayton Ave. 42 1 1 BR Sec. 8 Elderly 332-1157 (single person only) HDCP `FmHA (Farmers Home Administration): rents are based on tenant's income with minimum rent established by the FmHA. Please contact building manager for more information on the program. "SROs (single -room occupancy) - sleeping rooms with shared bath, kitchen and lounge facilities. The rents are geared toward low-income persons. om DED 13,91 S Lo WAITING LISTS NO VACANCIES, but will accept names to be put on SEC. 9 WAITING LIST APARTMENT PHONE TOTAL BEDROOM NAME AND ADDRESS NUMBER UNITS SIZE TYPE ABBEY FIELDS 753-1724 42 2 & 3 BR Family 233 Third Ave. N.W. St. Francis BOSSEN TERRACE 726-9341 66 3 BR Family 5701 Sander Drive townhomes Minneapolis FAIRFIELD TERRACE 469-1414 24 1 & 2 BR Elderly/ 20720 Holt St. (short waiting HDCP Lakeville its) HIGHWOOD TOWNHOMES 447-6961 36 2 BR Family 4716 Tower St. S.E. Prior Lake HILLSIDE TERRACE 475-0842 30 IBR Elderly 408 Dexter Drive Long Lake MILLPOND APTS. 1-758-4333 44 1 BR Elderly/ 210 First Ave. N.W. HDCP New Prague MOUNT CARMEL MANOR 459-2786 60 1 BR Elderly 1560 Bellows Ave. (short waiting list) West St. Paul OAK RIDGE MANOR 437-1367 109 IBR Elderly 1199 Bahls Drive (short waiting list) Hastings OSBORNE APTS. 780-2169 60 1 & 2 BR Elderly/ 659 Osborne Rd. HDCP Spring Lake Park PALMER DRIVE APTS. 631-2035 108 1 & 2 BR Elderly 2287 Palmer Drive New Brighton PARKVIEW APTS. 377-4050 223 1 & 2 BR Family/ 1201 - 12th Ave. No. Elderly Minneapolis PLYMOUTH AVE. 521-3539 140 1 & 2 BR Family/ TH & APTS. Elderly 1615 Plymouth Ave. No. Minneapolis , 13 g1 5 C►M pEC Z NO VACANCIES, but will accept names to be put on SEC. 8 WAITING LIST PROJECT FOR PRIDE 874-8511 18 1 BR Family/ IN LIVING Elderly/ 1809 LaSalle Ave. So. HDCP Minneapolis RED ROCK MANOR 459-2786 54 1 BR Elderly/ 1421 Tenth Ave. (short waiting list) HDCP Newport ST. ANTHONY TOWER 646-7466 506 1 & 2 BR Family/ 1247 St. Anthony Elderly St. Paul SCHULE HAUS 492-2084 52 2 BR Elderly 100 Fourth St. W. (short waiting list) Jordan SEWARD TOWERS 333-7472 640 2 BR Family EAST & WEST (short waiting list) (max. 4 2515 So. Ninth St. persons) Minneapolis SOUTH SHORE PARK 474-9036 66 1 BR Elderly 255 Mill St. Excelsior WESTMINSTER PLACE 772-3123 100 1 & 2 BR Family 1342 Westminster St. St. Paul WESTVIEW AM. 464-6402 or 16 1 BR Elderly 658 W. 12th St. 433-3285 Forest Lake WILDWOOD MANOR 786-1422 40 1 & 2 BR Elderly/ 2559 Mounds View Drive HDCP Mounds View WINSLOW COMMONS 224-1426 121 1 & 2 BR Elderly 160 Western Ave. St. Paul c1M DEQ 1,3'91 6 -2--= (-P NO VACANCIES, but will accept names to be put on SEC. 236 AND FmHA WAITING LISTS AFTON VIEW 738-0059 286 1, 2 & 3 BR Family 365 So. Winthrop St. St. Paul ARCHER HEIGHTS 9344040 172 1, 2 & 3 BR Family/ 5809 So. Highway 101 Elderly Minnetonka CARRIAGE HOUSE 566-6360 176 1 & 2 BR Family/ 7632 Kentucky Ave. No. Elderly Brooklyn Park FRANKLIN LANE 427-7650 66 1 & 2 BR Elderly/ GOLDEN AM. HDCP 1827 Ferry St. So. Anoka HAMPDEN SQUARE 646-2461 86 1 & 2 BR Family/ 2333 Long Ave. Elderly St. Paul LAKESIDE VILLA APTS. 1466-5995 12 1 & 2 BR Elderly 316 No. Paul Ave. (FmHA) Cologne RIVERGATE APTS. 338-3447 269 1 BR Elderly/ 115 Second Ave. So. (short waiting list) HDCP Minneapolis SHAMROCK COURT 738-0059 147 1, 2 & 3 BR Family 2196 Lower Afton Rd. St. Paul YORKTOWN 831-1446 262 1 BR Elderly/ CONTINENTAL HDCP 7151 York Ave. So. Edina cltA D�13191 PART V AFFORDABLE RENTAL VACANCIES IN THE PRIVATE MARKET The vacancies listed below are within buildings and/or homes in the seven -county area. You would pay the price indicated in the listing. However, the rents listed are within the fair market rent limits established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Section 8 program. Therefore, if you have a Section 8 certificate or voucher, you may be able to apply it to one of these units, if the owner agrees to participate in the program. NAME OR ADDRESS SIZE OF UNIT COMMUNITY OF DEVELOPMENT PHONE AVAILABLE RENT ANOKA Anoka 2761 Yellowstone 784-6890 1 BR $340+ Sunny Acres 421-7702 3 BR 632 Blaine Stonegate 757-4680 1 & 2 BR 399-515 Royal Oaks Apts. 786-7582 1 & 2 BR From 415 786-0455 1 BR 350 Columbia Hgts. 3932 Central Ave. 788-4558 Ef£ 310 4707 University N.E. 933-5303 1 BR 310 & 325 4225 Central N.E. 788-0428 1 BR 365 37th Ave. N.E. 782-9169 2 BR 485 42xx Madison 571-9188 1 BR 375 3709 Jackson St. 781-0417 1 BR 365 4650 Johnson 574-2289 2 BR 450 40th & Central 788-5255 1 & 2 BR 375 & 445 4630 Central 571-4988 1 BR 340 4648 Polk 571-5715 1 BR 355 Fridley 7855 E. River Rd. 571-8161 1 BR 395 Off University Ave. 777-0120 2 BR 440 & 450 5950 E. River Rd. 572-9913 1 BR 365 Charles St. 574-2644 2 BR 425 Central & 52nd 571-5050 1 & 2 BR 395 & 445 78th Ave. N.E. 785-2565 2 BR (4-plex) 440 6551 E. River Rd. 574-2313 2 BR 420 Lino Lakes 405 & 407 Andall 429-5082 3 BR (twin home) 674 Spring Lake Pk. 374 - 83rd Ave. N.E. 785-0169 2 BR 450 CARVER Chanhassen 9374257 2 BR 455 Chaska 835-2177 2 BR 435 s G►M ztC,j3191 DAKOTA Apple Valley South Cedar Knolls 4314265 1, 2 & 3 BR 405/505/585 Burnsville Mill Pond 888-3708 1,2&3 BR From 430 Charleswood Apts. 890-7603 1 & 2 BR 415 & 495 Chowen & Hwy. 13 890-9212 1 & 2 BR 385 & 449 Brooklyn Center 3904 - 126th St. 890-3777 1 & 2 BR 360 & 425 Colonial Terrace 894-7242 1 & 2 BR 385-475 Eagan Wescott Hills 454-9752 3 BR 595 Rahn Villa 455-0695 1 & 2 BR 410,495+ Brooklyn Park Cedarvale Highlands 681-9036 Eff. & 1 BR From 399 5521 Brookdale Drive 683-9556 3 BR 595 7449 Imperial Drive 454-5667 1 & 2 BR 350-470 5880 - 73rd Ave. No. 688-0908 1 BR 450 South St. Paul 1555 Willis Ave. 457-4703 2 BR 425 Crystal 358 Second Ave. 451-0419 1 BR 320 405 - 15th Ave. No. 450-7733 1 BR 400 Golden Valley 1532 Elrose Court 457-5763 Eff. & 2 BR 310 & 425 1240 Bryant Ave. So. 151-6531 1 & 2 BR From 399 Elrose Court 450-0876 2 BR 390-410- 1115 Dale Place 455-7415 2 BR 435 1045 Syndicate 778-9005 2 BR 455 207 Buron Lane 488-0392 1 BR 385 1560 Willis 772-2866 1 & 2 BR 375-450 2xx Third 4554917 Eff. & 1 BR From 315 20xx Fourth St. 4554917 2 BR From 385 221 Buron Lane 772-2866 1 BR 375 West St. Paul 1926 Oakdale Ave. 455-3571 1 & 2 BR 389-525 1520 Charlton 457-6131 1 BR 425 226 W. Annapolis 455-2027 1 BR From 370 364 E. Marie Ave. 450-0492 1 & 2 BR From 399/449 HENNEPIN Bloomington 8330 Fremont Ave. 884-1854 1 BR 410 9830 Nicollet Ave. 888-6079 1 & 2 BR 405-515 8016 First Ave. So. 884-7086 2 BR 465 9120 Nicollet Ave. 571-0533 3 BR (4-plex) 585 Brooklyn Center 5301 Russell Ave. 561-6085 2 BR 469 Garden City Court 561-6557 1 & 2 BR 355 & 455 5301 Russell Ave. No. 566-6046 2 BR 469 566-7080 1 & 2 BR 320 & 420 Brooklyn Park 7870 Zane Ave. No. 561-4122 1 & 2 BR 355-499 5521 Brookdale Drive 560-5228 1 & 2 BR 400-549 7449 Imperial Drive 566-6046 1 & 2 BR 380475 5880 - 73rd Ave. No. 566-1577 1 & 2 BR 415-499 6626 W. Broadway 535-6278 1 & 2 BR 399-515 Crystal Douglas Drive 5334209 1 & 2 BR 395455 462-2326 1 BR 335 Golden Valley 1500 Douglas Drive 545-0116 2 BR 480 5311 Circle Down 595-0343 1 BR 380 CIM DEC 13'91 —U Hopkins 1015 Second St. N.E. 933-7487 1 BR 375 434 No. Blake Road 938-4619 1 BR 380-395 Minneapolis 2523 Portland Ave. So. 879-2243 Eff. & 1 BR 281 & 530 615 & 625 E. 18th St. 338-8927 1 BR 300-340 26th & Pillsbury 874-8511 2 BR 450 501 E. 19th St. 874-8511 1 & 2 BR 340 & 425 1819/1825 Elliot Ave. So. 874-8511 2 BR 475 34xx Aldrich 823-7570 2 BR 475 3215 Girard Ave. So. 377-0390 2 BR 480 1812 Clinton Ave. So. 874-9482 1 BR 300-340 3236 Garfield 8724168 Eff. & 1 BR 330-385 3615 Grand Ave. So. 473-5750 1 BR 360 Humboldt So. & 33rd 822-0434 1 BR 390 1508 Lake St. W. 644-8565 1 BR (condo) 395 3419 Nicollet 8224331 Eff. & 1 BR 285-330 3312 Pillsbury 8354397 1 BR 375-390 3121 Pleasant Ave. So. 881-0522 1 BR 330 1600 First Ave. So. 871-5648 Eff. & 1 BR 275 & 350 29th & Bryant 823-5462 1 BR 345 Blaisdell & 25th 825-3793 1 BR 305 2700 Third Ave. So. 871-8310 1 BR 340 1821 First Ave. So. 871-6669 2 & 3 BR 450 & 560 31xx Pillsbury 645-0576 1 BR 325 Blaisdell & 27th 546-2121 1 BR 330 2317 Hennepin Ave. So. 8244487 1 BR 335 2101 Bryant Ave. So. 872-0836 1 BR 409 3320 Longfellow Ave. So. 722-1011 2 BR 480 2800 Girard Ave. So. 870-0911 1 & 2 BR 435-550 2012 Aldrich Ave. So. 872-0836 1 BR 379 2416 Blaisdell Ave. So. 871-5888 1 BR 400 410 Sixth St. S.E. 379-7282 2 BR 529 301 Fifth St. S.E. 331-8592 1 BR 369 326 Sixth Ave. S.E. 331-6009 1 & 2 BR 405-559 624 Huron St. S.E 623-7604 1 BR 419 327 University Ave. S.E. 331-2346 1 BR 359 325 Sixth Ave. S.E. 379-8749 Eff. 365 409 University S.E. 331-7748 1 BR 379 3932 Central Ave. N.E. 7884558 Eff. & 1 BR 299-365 2101 Garfield Court 871-7254 1 BR 355 2701 Grand 338-5721 3 BR 375 2511 Lyndale Ave. So. 377-3349 1 BR 330 21xx Pleasant 871-7630 1 BR 350 2600 Portland Ave. So. 870-8769 1 BR 350 1205 Seventh St. So. 332-2699 1 BR 295 507 - 14th St. E. 332-4676 Eff. & 1 BR 280 & 310 329 W. 15th St. 871-5984 Eff. & 1 BR From 250/340 Downtown 870-1412 1 BR 350 1365 Spruce Place 874-0700 Eff. & 1 BR From 295 1901 Stevens St. 591-6349 Eff. & 1 BR 265 & 335 32xx Second St. No. 546-6168 1 BR 300 CApEC 13�g1 10 Minneapolis 2825 Garfield So. 872-6809 1 BR (4-plex) 350 (cont.) 3123 Sixth St. No. 447-2597 1 BR 350 14th & Logan Ave. No. 529-9631 2 BR (house) 465+ Maplewood 1818 Bryant Ave. No. 571-2075 1 BR 360 2400 Dupont Ave. No. 882-0285 2 BR 440 2407 Golden Valley Rd. 338-8927 1 BR 325 1014 Morgan 529-9631 2 BR (4-plex) 360+ 2222 Queen 529-9631 2 BR 360 New Brighton 2008 Park Ave. 871-3022 Eff. & 1 BR From 240290 32xx Bloomington Ave. 926-0695 2 BR 360 New Hope Rosalyn Court 542-8033 1 & 2 BR 405-485 W. Broadway & 60th 536-0581 1 & 2 BR 385 & 450 North St. Paul Bass Lake Road Apts. 537-4592 1 & 2 BR 335 & 435 36th & Maryland 537-5590 1 BR 350 Richfield 7426 Oliver Ave. 861-4287 1 BR 375 Heritage Square 869-8766 1 & 2 BR From 405 2015 W. 77th St. 869-0122 2 BR 470 6614 - 13th Ave. 941-2400 1 BR 385 Oakdale 7520 Oliver So. 64648904 1 BR 385 Robbinsdale 4028 Hubbard Ave. 521-0700 2 BR 495-505 3848 W. Broadway 53348883 1 BR 375 3759 W. Broadway 544-3843 1 BR 375 St. Louis Park Knollwood area 591-9005 1 BR (sr.bldg.) 395 8400 Minnetonka 938-1240 1 BR 395 8800 W. 36th St. 935-8326 1 BR 395 Near Exc.Blvd./Hwy 100 789-7616 1 BR 375 2740 Louisiana So. 920-9747 2 BR 435 938-1048 1 BR 375 Falcon Hgts. 1472 Larpenteur 647-9953 1 BR 385 Little Canada 2965 Country Drive 490-7646 1 & 2 BR From 395/450 Canabury Square 483-8043 1 BR 495 Maplewood Tartan Village 739-1679 1 & 2 BR From 380/445 Maplewood Manor Apts. 690-4055 1 BR 350 185x E. Magnolia 699-9494 1 & 2 BR 375 & 415 633-2885 2 BR 425 738-8198 3 BR 695 New Brighton 694 & Silver Lake Rd. 638-9210 1 & 2 BR 365 & 440 Lakeview Apts. 633-5255 2 BR 425 Hyde Park Apts. 631-3673 1 & 2 BR 355-455 8xx Sixth Ave. N.W. 636-8142 2 BR 400 North St. Paul Arcadia Park 770-6554 1 & 2 BR From 370 2210 Seventh Ave. E- 484-6685 1 BR 365-380 Regency Park 779-9284 Eff., 1 & 2 BR 310/375/475 450-1478 1 BR 390 777-2580 2 BR 400 777-5086 3 BR 600 Oakdale 777-0444 1 & 2 BR 370 & 455 779-6971 3 BR (4-plex) 585+ VAC 13 y1 11 GIM Roseville Rosehill Apts. 6444823 1 & 2 BR From 385 Rose Vista Apts. 644-1733 Eff., 1 & 2 BR From 395 Aquarius 636-4513 Eff., 1 & 2 BR From 375 The Brittanys 489-5854 1 & 2 BR From 359/439 Lake McCarron Apts. 646-9606 2 BR From 455 2235 No. Snelling 633-0829 1 BR 350-360 2447 County Road B 772-2866 2 BR 475 Near Lake McCarron 489-6019 1 BR 385 Snelling & Larpenteur 483-1738 1 BR 385 698-3236 1 & 2 BR 375-435 628-9898 2 BR 445 St. Paul 1247 St. Anthony 646-7466 Eff. & 1 BR 316 & 398 905 Westminster 646-5364 1, 2 & 3 BR 365/425/525 818 University Ave. W. 224-9251 3 BR (house) 700 9 W. Delos St. 293-1397 1+BR 375+ Cathedral Area 659-2402 1 & 2 BR 450 & 550 Battle Creek 738-3832 1 & 2 BR From 360 Cathedral Hill 944-1720 1 BR 345 48 Winter St. 227-1406 1 BR 325+ 2124 Como 649-0742 Eff. 345 1950 Burns Ave. 739-4100 1, 2 & 3 BR 445-699 996 Grotto 772-2866 2 BR 450 636 W. Larpenteur 487-3004 1 BR 375 Crocus Hill 644-6687 1 & 3 BR 395 & 595 960 Goodrich 224-7452 Eff. 295 Rice -Marion I & II 227-8825 1 & 2 BR 410-505 234 Bates 772-2866 3 BR 525 1156 Barclay 774-2473 1 & 2 BR 350 & 450 699 Arcade 623-1637 1 BR 335+ Downtown 292-9750 Eff. & 1 BR 240-280 1140 E. Fourth 771-4216 2 BR 410 286 W. Arlington 488-4296 1 BR From 325 904 Raymond 772-2866 1 BR 385 Conway & Johnson Pkwy. 645-902.6 1 BR 375 699 W. Third St. 771-8223 Eff. & 1 BR 310 & 370 424 English 771-0142 1 & 2 BR 375410 1835 Mechanic 688-8080 2 BR (5-plex) 425 334 Magnolia 483-1811 1 BR 360 1495 E. Rose 772-1604 1 & 2 BR 300 & 350 395 Grand Ave. 224-6894 1 BR 395 401 Grand Ave. 699-6153 Eff. & 1 BR 250 & 295 589 Cleveland 772-2866 1 BR 375 Highland 699-9607 1 BR 350 175 Herschel St. 646-2851 2 BR 475 18xx Marshall 432-2399 1 BR 400 No. Lexington Pkwy. 659-9267 1 BR 355 483 Lynnhurst Ave. W. 646-0456 1 BR 325 Blair 645-2221 1 BR 295 269 Oxford 774-2554 2 BR 395 977 Marshall 874-8511 2 BR 550 2 1� 91 O1M pEC 2 (0:�, St. Paul 700-710-716 Selby 874-8511 Eff., 1 & 2 BR 200,350,425 (cont.) 450 Grotto 874-8511 1 & 2 BR 350 & 450 Lake Elmo 16xx Marshall 644-1284 2 BR 420 Newport 35E & Maryland 645-9026 2 BR 460 1086 York 439-9762 2 BR 425 St. Paul Park Rice & Maryland 222-2184 1 BR 339 Stillwater 9xx Scheffer Ave. 437-8852 1 BR (house) 325 1125 Agate 488-6392 1 BR 300 203 No. Grotto 451-9574 2 BR 420 656 Ashland 825-0855 2 BR 450 149 E. Morton 488-6392 1 BR 385 468 Sherburne 484-4685 3 BR (house) 425+ 362 E. Winifred 777-7310 1 BR 335 516 Smith Ave. 482-8135 1 BR 325 1529 Adrian 227-0793 1 BR 345 297 Goodrich 224-7529 1 BR 300 703 Thomas 430-0003 3 BR (house) 595+ Vadnais Hgts. 1053 E. County Rd. D 483-1023 1 & 2 BR 425 & 495 486-8590 3 BR 625 White Bear Lake Birch Park Apts. 429-9451 2 BR 510 White Bear Manor 426-3472 2 BR From 490 1634 Ninth St. 429-0053 2 BR 485 653-9185 1 BR 350-370 SCOTT Prior Lake 931-0578 2 BR (condo) 475 Savage Carriage Manor 895-6103 2 BR 469 WASHINGTON Cottage Grove Cottage Grove Estates 458-0437 3 BR 550 Hugo 653-7772 2 BR 475 Lake Elmo 777-8292 1 BR 415 Newport Newport-Glenwoods 458-4097 3 BR 565 439-7812 3 BR (4-plex) 585 St. Paul Park 458-9577 1 & 2 BR 325-375 Stillwater Cottages of Stillwater 430-3611 1 & 2 BR 445 & 534 OtA pVC 13191 13 PART VI HANDICAP -ACCESSIBLE HOUSING This section includes subsidized buildings with current vacancies and those accepting applications for waiting lis The rent is 30 percent of tenant's adjusted income for the units under the Section 8 program. For units under t Section 236 program, check with the building management for information regarding income limits and rent. This section also includes market -rate vacancies following the subsidized listings. CURRENT VACANCIES NAME/ADDRESS TOTAL VACAN- COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBER UNITS CIES BEDROOMS TYPE RAMSEY St. Paul Central Towers 280 2 1 BR 20 E. Exchange 298-1133 St. Anthony Tower 506 3 1 BR 1247 St. Anthony 646-7466 383 Dayton Ave. 42 1 1 BR 332-1157 (single person only) SCOTT New Prague Millpond Apts. 44 1 1 BR 210 First Ave. N.W. 1-758-4333 1+ Subsidy Sec. E Sec. f Sec. E 01M DEZ 13'91 WAITING LISTS NO VACANCIES, but will accept names to be put on SECTION 8 AND SECTION 236 WAITING LISTS FOR HANDICAP -ACCESSIBLE HOUSING DAKOTA Hastings NAME/ADDRESS TOTAL BEDROOM Sec. 8 COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBER UNITS SIZE TYPE ANOKA 437-1367 Anoka Grasslands 24 1 BR Sec. 8 11740 Xeon Blvd. (short waiting list) 783-4730 St. Francis Abbey Fields 42 2 BR Sec. 8 Bloomington 233 Third Ave. N.W. 24 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 753-1724 Spring Lake Park Osborne Apts. 60 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 659 Osborne Road 28 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 780-2169 DAKOTA Hastings Oak Ridge Manor 109 1 BR Sec. 8 1199 Bahls Drive 437-1367 West St. Paul Mount Carmel Manor 60 1 BR Sec. 8 1560 Bellows Ave. (short waiting list) 459-2786 HENNEPIN Bloomington Catalpa Village 24 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 10100 Lyndale Ave. 535-9771 The Highlands 28 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 5200 W. 98th St., #102 922-3881 Knox Landing 212 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 8100 Knox Ave., #101 922-3881 Penn Place 45 1 BR Sec. 8 10041 Penn Ave. So., #414 922-3881 Brooklyn Park Brooks Landing 110 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 5825 - 74th Ave. No., #102 922-3881 G1M pEC 13'g1 15 _T__ LP NO VACANCIES, but will accept names to be put on SECTION 8 AND SECTION 236 WAITING LISTS FOR HANDICAP-ACCE_S_SIBLE HOUSING Robbinsdale Cunningham 4556 Lake Drive 535-9771 Bridgeway 3755 Hubbard Ave., #213 922-3881 Wayzata Boardwalk 150 Central Ave. So. 473-0502 one HDCP member) 25 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 45 1 BR Sec. 8 77 1 BR Sec. 8 16 0% OAC 13,91 Brooks Garden 60 2 BR Sec. 8 5500 - 69th Ave. No. 922-3881 Champlin The Wiggins Apts. 24 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 Hayden Lake Rd. 535-9771 Long Lake Hillside Terrace 30 1 BR Sec. 8 408 Dexter Drive 475-0842 Minneapolis Bossen Terrace 66 2 & 3 BR Sec. 8 5701 Sander ' Drive 726-9341 Rivergate Apts. 269 1 BR Sec. 236 115 Second Ave. So. (short waiting list) 338-3447 Seward Square 81 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 2121 Ninth St. So. (families that apply must 338-2680 have one HDCP member) Parkview Apts. 223 1 BR Sec. 8 1201 - 12th Ave. No. 377-4050 Minnetonka Archer Heights 172 1 BR Sec. 236 5809 Hwy. 101 934-4040 Elm Brook Townhouses 46 2 BR Sec. 8 5420 Smetana Drive (very short waiting list; 938-0099 also, families must have Robbinsdale Cunningham 4556 Lake Drive 535-9771 Bridgeway 3755 Hubbard Ave., #213 922-3881 Wayzata Boardwalk 150 Central Ave. So. 473-0502 one HDCP member) 25 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 45 1 BR Sec. 8 77 1 BR Sec. 8 16 0% OAC 13,91 NO VACANCIES, but will accept names to be put on SECTION 8 AND SECTION 236 WAITING LISTS FOR HANDICAP -ACCESSIBLE HOUSING RAMSEY Mounds View Wildwood Manor 40 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 2559 Mounds View Drive 786-1422 New Brighton Palmer Drive Apts. 108 1 BR Sec. 8 2287 Palmer Drive 631-2035 North St. Paul Franklyn Park 117 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 2485 Seppala Blvd. 770-1504 Roseville Roseville Sr. House 127 1 BR Sec. 8 1045 W. Larpenteur (short waiting list; tenant 488-0747 must be in wheelchair) St. Paul Grand Pre (Hillsdale) 43 1 BR Sec. 8 200 So. Winthrop 738-0261 Lafayette Plaza 36 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 610 Lafayette Rd. (short waiting list) 535-9771 Lewis Park 103 1 & 2 BR Sec. 8 180 Wayzata St. (families that apply must 488-9923 have one HDCP member) Winslow Commons 121 1 BR Sec. 8 160 Western Ave. (wheelchair -accessible) 2241426 White Bear Lake Century Hills Townhomes 55 2 BR Sec. 8 3525 Century Ave., #10 (must be two persons or HDCP 922-3881 person with live-in aide) SCOTT Jordan Schule Haus 52 1 BR Sec. 8 100 Fourth St. W. (short waiting list) 492-2084 New Prague Millpond Apts. 44 1 BR Sec. 8 210 First Ave. N.W. 1-758-4333 WASHINGTON Newport Red Rock Manor 54 1 BR Sec. 8 1421 Tenth Ave. 459-2786 13y c,M pEC 17 �p MARKET -RATE BUILDINGS WITH CURRENT HANDICAP -ACCESSIBLE VACANCIES NO. OF NAME/ADDRESS UNITS COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBER VACANT SIZE RENT ANOKA Coon Rapids Loftus Centre 1 1 BR $500 3931 Coon Rapids Blvd. 427-1981 HENNEPIN Bloomington Hampshire Hill Apts. 1 1 BR $545 10650 Hampshire Ave. So. 1 1 BR (avail. 2/1) 299 298-1133 9447313 Fort Road Apts. 2 1 BR $475 2000 W. Seventh St. Eden Prairie The Park at City West 4 1 BR $585 6426 City West Parkway 922-1000 Edina Lincoln Apts. 1 1 BR $560 5241 Lincoln Drive 938-6000 Minneapolis Laurel Village Several 1 BR $450-650 1320 Hennepin 2 2 BR 760 375-1000 Richfield Market Towers Apts. 1 1 BR $550 6501 Woodlake Drive 861-1186 St. Anthony Autumn Woods 3 1 BR $645 2600 Kenzie Terrace 781-8301 I Kf.` o St. Paul Burlington Apts. 3 1 BR $575 1180 Cushing Circle 6441089 Central Towers 22 EfE $289 & 20 E. Exchange 299 298-1133 Fort Road Apts. 2 1 BR $475 2000 W. Seventh St. 690-5429 Prior Lake Tower Hill Apts. E. 3 1 BR 4680 Tower St. S.E. (wheelchair -accessible) 440-5978 18 $500 PART VII SECOND HARVEST ST. PAUL FOOD BANK The Second Harvest St. Paul Food Bank has operated the Holiday Bureau during the Christmas season for 15 years. The program works with 15 social service agencies to provide needy Ramsey County families with a Christmas food basket and other holiday necessities. The program is open to all residents of Ramsey County. Families who need a Christmas basket or other service must sign up at one of the participating social service agencies listed on the following page. Applicants will be asked questions about monthly incomes but, according to the Holiday Bureau, a family has never been tumed away. After applications are processed, individual agencies will notify families of the dates they can pick up food baskets, grocery vouchers and other items. DONATIONS If you would care to donate to the program, cash donations may be sent directly to the Holiday Bureau, with the notation "Sharing the Season," at the Second Harvest St. Paul Food Bank, 1140 Gervais Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. Among the items needed are new toys for children age 16 and under and holiday dinner items. With other gifts, contact the Holiday Bureau at 484-6224 to learn which agencies plan to distribute these items, such as clothing (new clothing is requested by most agencies, although some will accept clean, high-quality used clothes); toiletry items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, diapers, etc.; and Christmas decorations and other Christmas -related items. 1390 19 The following are names and locations of participating agencies. Capitol Community Services North End Multi -Service Center 1021 Marion St., St. Paul 55117 Phone: 488-0507 Capitol Community Services 93 W. Little Canada Road St. Paul 55117; phone: 482-8005 Catholic Charities 183 Old Sixth St. St. Paul 55102 Phone: 290-6809 or 290-6808 Hallie O. Brown Community Center 270 No. Kent St., St. Paul 55102 Phone: 2244601, Ext. 254 Lao Family Community of Minnesota 976 W. Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul 55104 Phone: 487-3466 Merriam Park Community Center 2000 St. Anthony Ave. St. Paul 55104; phone: 645-0349 Merrick Community Center 715 Edgerton St. St. Paul 55101; phone: 771-8404 New Beginning Center 644 Selby Ave., St. Paul 55104 Phone: 224-3835 20 Neighborhood House 179 E. Robie St. St. Paul 55107; phone: 227-9291 St. Matthew's Church 490 Hall Ave., St. Paul 55107 Phone: 224-9793 (accepting donations only) St. Paul American Indian Center 259 University Ave., St.Paul 55103 Phone: 228-9749 Salvation Army 1019 Payne Ave., St. Paul 55101 Phone: 776-2653 West Seventh Community Center Project Noel, 265 Oneida St. St. Paul 55102; phone: 298-5493 Sharing Korner 262 Edmund Ave., St. Paul 55103 Phone: 293-1931 White Bear Emergency Food Shelf 3878 Highland Ave. White Bear Lake 55110 Phone: 426-6505 Salvation Army 401 W. Seventh St. St. Paul 55102; phone: 224-6946 co DEC 13 CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 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 Scott Syverson, Dennis Zylla, Michael Wigley, Barb Stimson, Roger Scherer, and Joan Graffius. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Director Charles Dillerud, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Senior Clerk Typist Denise Hutt *MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Chairman Stulberg to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of October 23, 1991. Vote. MOTION carried on a 7-0 Vote. Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Dan and Mary Catena for a Planned Unit Development amendment to allow a swimming pool to encroach into the 50 foot rear yard setback located at 3205 Quinwood Lane North. Director Dillerud reviewed the October 30, 1991 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mary Catena and Mike Mulvaney. Mr. Mulvaney stated the proposed swimming pool is set in the ground low enough that it would not obstruct the view. Chairman Stulberg asked Ms. Catena if she had the approval from the Homeowners Association. Ms. Catena stated that she had verbal approval. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Wigley to recommend approval for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow a swimming pool to encroach MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED DAN AND MARY CATENA (91090) MOTION TO APPROVE VA 5EG 13,91 Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 195 into the 50 foot rear yard setback located at 3205 Quinwood Lane North, subject to all conditions listed in the October 30, 1991 staff report. Commissioner Scherer asked what the square footage of the lot is, and was concerned about the percentage of lot coverage. Director Dillerud could not locate the square footage of the lot, but stated that the Development Review Committee did check the percentage of lot coverage. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously on a 7-0 Vote. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Wagner Spray WAGNER SPRAY TECH Tech for a Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit (91091) for the outside storage of trucks and trailers; Final Plat to consolidate Lot 1 and Outlot A into one lot; and, a Variance for offstreet parking located at 1770 Fernbrook Lane North. Director Dillerud reviewed the October 30, 1991 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Dick Gibson and Dale Hamilton, representing the petitioner. Mr. Hamilton stated that the number of cars that park in the lot were tracked for several months. Commissioner Wigley asked the petitioner's representative if the fencing wrapping around the south side of the outdoor storage area was an acceptable condition. Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Larry McGowan of 14300 County Road 6. Mr. McGowan stated he was concerned about trucks and trailers being parked along Fernbrook Lane and the noise impact on the residents. He stated that maybe the trucks and trailers should be parked east of the existing building. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ralph Robinson of 6900 Wedgwood Road, Maple Grove. Mr. Robinson stated he is the owner of the parcel of land to the south of Wagner Spray Tech. He stated that Commissioners should consider the fencing; that it may not be enough, and should have berming, landscaping and fencing. Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing. ciM DEC 13'91 Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 196 Chairman Stulberg asked the petitioner what types of screening could they do to respond to the residents. Mr. Gibson stated they would stay with the fencing and coniferous trees, and propose to wrap the fence around the south side of the trailer parking and come 30 feet back to the west; with the coniferous trees also added. Commissioner Scherer asked what type of fencing is proposed. Director Dillerud stated that vertical board proposed, 8 feet in height, with coniferous trees of 6 feet in height at time of planting. MOTION by Commissioner Scherer, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Wigley to recommend approval of the Final Plat and Setting Conditions to be Met Prior to Filing of and Related to Final Plat for Wagner Spray Tech for WST 2nd Addition located at 1770 Fernbrook Lane North, subject to the conditions listed in the October 30, 1991 staff report. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously on a VOTE - MOTION CARRIED 7-0 vote. MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Syverson to approve the Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Parking Variance for Wagner Spray Tech for WST 2nd Addition, subject to the five conditions listed in the October 30, 1991 staff report. MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Graffius to add a 6th condition to require the screening to wrap around the south side of the trailer parking with fencing and coniferous trees consistent with the east side. Roll Call Vote on motion to amend. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously on a 7-0 vote. Roll Call Vote on main motion. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously on a 7-0 vote. Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Margaret Liao for a Conditional Use Permit for a Class II Restaurant located at 4190 Vinewood Lane North. Director Dillerud reviewed the October 30, 1991 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Margaret Liao, the petitioner. Ms. Liao stated she concurs with the staff report. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MARGARET LIAO (91092) CIM DEC 1310 Planning Commission Minutes -1 November 13, 1991 Page 197 Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Scherer to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a Class II Restaurant located at 4190 Vinewood Lane North, subject to all conditions listed in the October 30, 1991 staff report. Chairman Stulberg cautioned the petitioner about the requirement for trash enclosure. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously on a VOTE - MOTION CARRIED. 7-0 Vote. Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Kelly Inns KELLY INNS LTD. Ltd. for a Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit (91095) to allow a new roof cupola to exceed the 45 foot height limit and to add a porte co-chere onto the east side of the building located at 2705 Annapolis Lane North. Director Dillerud reviewed the October 30, 1991 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Neil Weber and Chris Bangs, representing the petitioner. Mr. Weber stated he concurs with the staff report. He stated that his client felt the biggest aesthetic liability was the roof when they bought the motel. Mr. Bangs stated he also concurs with the staff report and is looking forward to being a part of Plymouth. Commissioner Graffius asked if the cupola serves any function. Mr. Weber stated it is for aesthetics only. Chairman Stulberg asked the petitioner if they were planning to place any flags on the spires. Mr. Weber stated no plans have been discussed for that. Chairman Stulberg cautioned the petitioner that if flags with "Green Mill" should be placed on the spires they would be defined as signs by the Zoning Ordinance. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Wigley to recommend approval of a Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to allow a new roof cupola to exceed the 45 foot height limit and to add a porte co- chere onto the east side of the building located at 2705 Annapolis Lane North, subject to the conditions listed in the October 30, 1991 staff report. MOTION TO APPROVE CIM DEC 13'91 Planning Commission Minutes —I November 13, 1991 Page 198 Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously on a VOTE - MOTION CARRIED. 7-0 vote. Chairman Stulberg introduced the Moratorium and Zoning MORATORIUM AND ZONING Ordinance amendment regarding outdoor advertising. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Director Dillerud reviewed the history of the Moratorium and Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding outdoor advertising. The moratorium was requested by the City Council for six months until the City can study how they want to proceed. He stated the Planning Commission can have an ad hoc committee or the Planning Commissioners can study the issue as a Committee -of -the -Whole. He suggested they have some direction by the first part of next year. Chairman Stulberg asked the Commissioners how they would like to handle this. He stated since they have new Commissioners, they might want to hold this over until the next meeting so all Commissioners have time to become familiar with it. Director Dillerud stated the City Attorney wants to review what the Commissioners come up with before they hold a public hearing. Commissioner Scherer stated the Commissioners should review the ordinance first, but decide on something as a Commission; not form an ad hoc committee. Chairman Stulberg recommended that they hold this item over until the November 27th meeting. If the Commissioners need more information, they can request it from staff. Commissioner Graffius wanted to know how the builders felt about the billboard/outdoor advertising ordinance. Commissioner Scherer stated that the Metro area is strict on billboards. Chairman Stulberg would like information about what other communities are doing, and also get input from the contractors, i.e. where do the signs belong, sizes, etc. Commissioner Graffius wanted to know what the cost to the City is. Director Dillerud stated there is no cost to the City, as it charges for the permit and the inspection fee is included in the permit. Chairman Stulberg called recess at 8:10 p.m., reconvened at 8:15 p.m. c.).m, DEC 13'91 Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 199 Chairman Stulberg introduced the review of the Planned Unit Development section of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance (Section 9, Subdivision B). Director Dillerud reviewed the memos of November 8, 1991 and July 25, 1991. The Ordinance was adopted in 1974 with a twofold purpose. The PUD was designed to divide the property up into areas of the site that have aesthetic value (environmental, wetland); and come up with a plat design that will deliver maximum housing density, but protect the wetlands, steep slopes forested land, etc. He also discussed the shortcomings of the PUD's. Chairman Stulberg stated the PUDs did not give cheaper or affordable housing, but may have kept the costs down. He stated the PUDs were designed to give a variety of housing. He also stated if you abandon the PUD, you would have to go back to the standard conventional lot. Commissioner Wigley questioned if the developers buy several separate parcels, and put them together as a PUD concept. Chairman Stulberg stated most have been big sites already. He stated he does not agree with the statement that bonus points are arbitrary, as noted in the November 8, 1991 memo. Commissioner Scherer asked what bonus points are. Chairman Stulberg stated that bonus points give the developer density credit in return for PUD design features. Commissioner Zylla stated his concern with the amount of attached housing in the City, and with the lot sizes. He also stated his concern with amending PUDs, and approving lots less than 15,000 square feet. Commissioner Scherer stated builders make money giving the public what it wants, and the PUD concept gives the City flexibility. Commissioner Stimson stated the concept of the PUD is advantageous, and that lot widths are not the problem as much as the back yard lot length. Commissioner Wigley stated if we do not have PUDs, we would not lose the flexibility, as you can design as you go. He also stated that the City has not received any benefits from PUDs; the developer is clearly the beneficiary of PUDs, and there should be more of a balance in who benefits from the PUD. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT UNIT c4m DEC 13 ,91 Planning Commission Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 200 Chairman Stulberg stated that the PUD has kept housing costs in check, and that it allows flexibility. Commissioner Zylla stated he does not recommend abolishing the PUD, but could take away the bonus points. Director Dillerud discussed the concept of a Subdivision Unit Project, which is halfway between the PUD concept and conventional. Commissioner Scherer stated he would like the Commission to research the subdivision unit project. Commissioner Zylla stated that the PUDs are taking value away from the adjacent properties. Commissioner Graffius stated the City should stay with the PUD and execute it, so that the City does not get a reputation of not following through. Commissioner Stulberg stated he would like to strike all items in the PUD, such as bonus points and other items controlled by other agencies to see how it would look. Commissioner Stimson stated she does not approve of the control the Homeowners Association has over the open spaces. Commissioner Wigley asked what other items would be significant to qualify for PUDs. Director Dillerud stated a hillside that would have been graded down, or a wetland too small to be controlled by the DNR. Director Dillerud stated that Terry Forbord will be at the Commission meeting on the 27th of November with a slide presentation on Planned Unit Developments. He also asked what else the Commissioners would like for that meeting. Chairman Stulberg stated a map of LA -1 and LA -2 properties, by total acreage within the LA -1 and LA -2, and what is left to be developed. Commissioner Wigley asked if there would be another bus tour for the Commissioners, and to include PUDs. Director Dillerud stated can provide a map so the Commissioners can drive around and. if they still have questions they can schedule the tour. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. 01A DEC 13,91 =- 1992 1992 BUDGET STUDY SESSION 12/09/91 1. Dale distributed to City Council within the General Fund the managers requested budget dollars by account number. 2. The contribution to Music in Plymouth of $9,000 should be moved to the Recreation Fund Budget. This will require an additional $9,000 transfer from the general fund to balance the budget. The payment made to Music in Plymouth should be made in two payments. The first payment can be made after the first of the year, however, the second payment should be held after the Council and Plymouth Civic League have agreed as to the Council concern with regard to showing of publicity. 3. The replacement of the Associate Planner position should be left in the budget. Jim and Chuck will come back to City Council with their plan for filling of this position. 4. Liaison officer discussion for Willow Woods. Bill Hanvik has been assigned to this area. There are no funds budgeted in the 1992 budget for the school liaison officer program. Funds have not been provided for the repetition of the YMCA program conducted last summer. Funds will either have to be reallocated or taken out of contingency if the City decides to fund either program. 5. Denny was asked to investigate the possible stabbing at Armstrong High School on Friday, December 6th. Report back to Council. 6. Social services line item increased from $47,000 to $48,400. The contingency should be reduced by $1,400. The allocations are as follows: West Hennepin $ 3,900 Northwest Hennepin 3,900 Plymouth Domestic 23,050 Senior Community Services 2,500 West Suburban Mediation Center 1,500 PRISM 3,250 YMCA - Detached Worker Program 2,300 Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Comm -0- Interfaith Outreach 8,000 Teen Suicide Prevention Task Force -0- Total $ 48,400 DEC 3'91 :L b Plymouth Builder A newsletter from the City of Plymouth Building Division, December 13, 1991 Contractor ID cards available Enclosed is a wallet -sized card which contains information about inspection scheduling and includes space to list your city assigned contractor num- ber. This card will help contractors keep track of their city iden- tification number, and should be used when completing per- mit application forms. Con- tractors of all types have been assigned a city identification number. A printout of all city identification numbers is avail- able at our front service counter for your reference. Using your contractor name and city identification number on application forms helps ex- pedite permit processing. New residential contractor law takes effect Effective January 1, 1992, all contractors/remodelers are required to be licensed by the State of Minnesota. Enclosed are copies of the license application form and information concerning licensing requirements for residential contrac- tors/remodelers provided by the State Department of Com- merce. Once you have provided all the information required on the application and have ob- tained a bond in the ap- propriate amount, return your application, bond, and pay- ment fee to the Minnesota Department of Commerce January 1 Licensing Division, 133 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. BeginningJanuary 1, 1992, all contractors/remodelers will be required to provide our of- fice with a copy of their state license at the time of applica- tion submittal. Applications for building permits will not be processed nor issued until proper verification has been received. Any questions concerning contractor licensing should be directed to the State Department of Commerce at 296-6319. Waste Commission to increase SAC rates The Metropolitan Waste Con- trol Commission (MWCC) has approved the Sewer Availability Chart (SAC) rates for 1992. The base SAC unit will increase from $650 to $700 beginning January 1, 1992. Permits issued after the close of business on December 31, 1991 wiI I be subject to the increased rate. The City col- lects the charge for the MWCC. It is not a city charge. City water residential and sewer residential equivalency charges remain the same. gM DEC 1 84 Inspection Services improves permit issuance process based on suggestions Recently the Building Division met with a num- ber of building contractors to identify and discuss areas where service levels could be improved. Of the comments received, the major concern raised wasthetime required to process applications for per- mits. We listened and took action! The performance standards for permit issuance and Inspec- tion Services have been revised to provide better ser- vice to all contractors in the application and plan review process. Copies of the revised performance standards are available at our front service counter. Plymouth Builder The Plymouth Builder is pub- lished by the City of Plymouth. By sharing information with contractors and developers in this periodic newsletter, the City of Plymouth Building Division hopes to better serve the development community and, in the process, help readers maintain and improve the quality of work they offer Plymouth citizens. Let us hear from you! If you have any questions or com- ments, call Building Official Joe Ryan at 550-5031 or drop us a note at City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447. Seasons Greetings from all of us!! Building Official Assistant Building Official Secretary - Permits Secretary - Inspections Plans Examiner Plumbing Inspector Building Inspector Building Inspector Building Inspector Building Inspector Joe Ryan 550-5031 Don Munson 550-5036 Tammy Ward 550-5030 Caryls Schansberg 550-5049 Glenn McLearen 550-5041 Don Kilian 550-5038 Arnie Rasmusson 550-5037 Alan Mitchell 550-5034 Bill Tonn 550-5039 Karleen Lutter 550-5035 aim DEC 13 V I ,,,�o 0�s 9 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: December 12, 1991 TO: Dennis Paulson, Acting Public Safety Director FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE CALL Dale Haugland, 541-1879, owner of the Boulevard Cleaners at Willow Grove Shopping Center, called our 24-hour Customer Service Line. Mr. Haugland received a parking ticket on Monday, at 5:00 p.m. for parking in front of his facility to unload clothes which had been cleaned at an outside plant. While he was at the cleaners, a police officer ticketed him for parking in a "no parking" zone. Mr. Haugland acknowledged that the area is a fire zone, but also noted that vehicles parked there perform loading and unloading at various stores throughout the day. He said he intends to fight the ticket, however, he would like someone from the Public Safety Department to call him regarding this. He requested that five minute parking be allowed in the "no parking" zone, or that police officers exercise more consistency in their enforcement. He noted that on the day he called a police car went by three vehicles which were parked in the "no parking" zone without ticketing anyone. Please call Mr. Haugland to discuss this with him and advise me of action which has been taken by Thursday, December 19 so I may note it in my log. HL:kec cc: S.F. 12/20/91 DEC 1-3'91 Z-1C)c�,— Steven Brough 17720 26th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Steven: On behalf of the Plymouth City Council, I extend congratulations to you on becoming an Eagle Scout. This is the highest honor in Scouting and one you should accept with pride. You may feel this is "the end," but it is quite the contrary. This accomplishment marks the beginning. By becoming an Eagle Scout, you have proven you are dependable, trustworthy, and an achiever. While these qualities are the mark of an Eagle Scout, they are also what it takes to become a leader. Through your Eagle project of cleaning and construction of exercise stations at Plymouth Creek Park, you have already made an ambitious commitment to our community and demonstrated initiative. We know that this is just the beginning of your contribution to our community. Again, accept the congratulations of the Plymouth City Council. We are proud of the commitment you, your parents, and Scout Master have made to achieve this honor. Sincerely, Kim M. Bergman Mayor KB:kec 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 ,,m DJC 13'91 D_ ROBERT BROUGH 17720 26th Avenue North Plymouth, NN 55447 27 November 1991 The Honorable Kim Bergman Mayor, of Plymouth 3400 Flymcuth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Mayor: My son, Stever, George Brough, has recently qualified for the rank of Eagle in the Boy Scouts of America. He will be honored at a Scout Court of Honor on Decembe-l• 29, 1991. I would like to request a letter of commendation addressed to Steven in recognition of his achievement. I know this would be appreciated by him and will become a part of his record cf the event. Stevens Eagle Project was the cleaning and construction of exercise stations at Plymouth Creek Park. He worked under the direction of Mr. Mark peterson, Supt. of Parks, in completing his project. If you could prepare such a letter and send it to him by December 20, 1991 it can be used as a part of his Court of Honor. Your consideration is appreciated. Sincer D. Robert Bro h Reply To: Steven Brough 17720 26th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 G�� DEC IAV 12-09-91 Dear mayor, I live in Plymouth, I am concerned about other consumers in minnesota. I am writing to let you know I think your fine city should check all driveways that the Rottlund Company (5201 east river rd, suite 301, Fridley MN. 55421) has designed. They may not meet your city's high standards. have a merry christmas, OJ& 7, �.� -9 , (� (, � � Alan Cyr 13340 60th place n. 123 plymouth, mn. 55446 CI# December 10, 1991 Mr. James Willis, City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Willis: I've received your letter of 12/5/91. Prior to receipt of the letter I'd already discussed the reclassification of the property I own in Plymouth within the area to be assessed for sewer and water lines with Mr. Hovet. This will confirm our verbal discussion that I wish to have the property reclassified to "residential homestead" immediately and that the 3 year deferral be applied. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, H.L. Winterhalter CAM DEC 13 '91 Zto� December 5, 1991 PN FN LN BN SN CTY, STA ZIP SUBJECT: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR COUNTY ROAD 101/COUNTY ROAD 9 TRUNK WATERMAIN CITY PROJECT NO. 012 AND NORTHWEST TRUNK SANITARY SEWER CITY PROJECT NO. 014 Dear Homesteaded Property Owner: On Monday, November 4, 1991, the City Council of the City of Plymouth held public hearings for the final special assessment on the above projects. At this meeting there were a number of questions raised by owners of homesteaded property within the project area concerning the proposed assessments. The City Council voted to refer the question of the assessments on the above projects back to the Assessment Committee for further discussion on how the homesteaded properties should be treated. At the December 2 Council meeting the City Council again discussed the assessments. At the recommendation of the City staff, all homesteaded properties would have assessment payments on both projects deferred for a period of three years, with interest, at the rate of 8Z accumulating on the original amount. At the end of the three year period the assessments would become payable and respread over a new term established at that time. If a property is sold or connects to the utility system during the three year period, the payments on the assessment would begin. If a property owner wishes, they can pay these deferred assessments within 30 days, ending January 2, 1992, without any interest accumulating. After the 30 day period interest would be calculated based on the unpaid balance. cm DEQ 13 "1 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 FN LN December 5, 1991 If you have any questions concerning the actions taken on the assessments for the above projects, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Sewer Area Water Area Water Lateral Sincerely, Daniel K. Campbell Senior Engineering Technician DEFERRED ASSESSMENT SA WA WL DKC:kh cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer X ASSESSMENT AMOUNT AFTER THREE YEAR DEFERRMENT TSA TWA TWL c►rr. DEC 13'91 Z \off 1 ,8:33 AM clm OEc 1319A r WTLD ACRES -ABOVE 100 YEAR HIGH s GREEN ACRES k WATERMAIN DEFERRED 3 YEARS PROP. TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL PROP. OWNER PROP. OWNER OWNER PROP. OWNER PLAT WATER WATER SEWER WATER ASSMT WATER SEWER PLAT NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME BID. NOSTREET NAME CITY STA ZIP NO. AREA/AC LATERAL AREA AREA ACRES LATERAL AREA /PLNA /LM /FN /8N ISM /CTY /STA/ZIP /PLNO /WA /WL /SA /TWA /AC /TWL /TSA '110006 /SECTION 17 /OLSEN /WADE K. 4 KIMBERLY A./16220 /OLD ROCKFORD RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43117 1 $790.00 / $3,712.50 / $0.00 / $1,001.32 / 0.50 / $4,705.55 1 $0.00 '120002 /SECTION 17 /BLEVINS /RICHARD D. /16440 /OLD ROCKFORD RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43717 1 $790.00 1 $3,712.50 1 $0.00 / $1,001.32 / 0.5 1 $4,705.55 1 $0.00 120003 /SECTION 17 /HYDUKE /NICHOLAS /16300 /OLD ROCKFORD RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43711 / $790.00 1 $3,712.50 1 $0.00 1 $1,001.32 1 0.5 / $4,705.55 / $0.00 .140004 /SECTION 17 /FARR /ROLAND i BEVERLY /16225 /OLD ROCKFORD RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43717 / $6,351.60 / $0.00 / $3.537.60 / $8,050.58 1 4.02 1 $0.00 / $4,483.87 210005 /SECTION 17 /ZIMNEY /FELIX C. / 4245 /DUNKIRK LN. /PLYMOUTH /MN /5$446 /43717 / $3,160.00 / $0.00 / $1,760.00 / $4,005.26 / 2 / $0.00 1 $2,230.78 220004 /SECTION 17 /OLSON /MAJA /11215 /OLD ROCKFORD RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN 155446 /43717 1 $1,927.60 / $0.00 1 $1,073.60 / $2,443.21 / 1.22 1 $0.00 1 $1,360.78 240001 /SECTION 17 /HARDING /DANIEL i KATHLEEN 1 4225 /DUNKIRK LN. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43717 1 $3,539.20 / $0.00 / $1,971.20 / $4,485.89 / 2.24 / $0.00 / $2.498.47 240002 /SECTION 17 /PLATZ /STEVEN L JULIE / 4215 /DUNKIRK LN. /PLYMOUTH /NN /55446 /43717 1 $790.00 / $0.00 / $440.00 1 $1,001.32 / 0.5 / $0.00 / $557.69 330002 /SECTION 17 /LEDER /LEON P. /17435 /MEDINA RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55447 /43717 / $14,766.50 / $0.00 /$13,794.00 / $31,391.24 / 10.45 / $0.00 /$17,483.73 420001 /SECTION 17 /JORDAN /FRANCIS J. / 3810 /DUNKIRK LN. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43711 / $790.00 / $0.00 1 $440.00 1 $1,001.32 1 0.5 / $0.00 / $557.69 430001 /SECTION 17 /JORDAN /FRANCIS J. / 3810 /DUNKIRK LN. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 143717 / $1,580.00 / $0.00 / $880.00 1 $2,002.63 1 1 / $0.00 / $1,115.39 110006 /SECTION 18 /CASTELLINO /SAMUEL 5 /17820 /OLD ROCKFORD RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43718 / $790.00 ! $3,712.50 / $0.00 / $1,001.32 / 0.5 / $4,105.55 / $0.00 110007 /SECTION 18 /STUBBS /LARRY $ MARIE /17505 /OLD ROCKFORD RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43718 1 $790.00 / $2,317.50 1 $440.00 / $1,001.32 1 0.5 / $2,937.40 1 $557.69 110008 /SECTION 18 /WENTLAND /ARNOLD i J. /17535 /OLD ROCKFORD RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43718 / $5,530.00 / $0.00 / $3,080.00 / $7,009.21 / 3.5 / $0.00 / $3,903.86 130002 /SECTION 16 /ETZEL /LEONARD / 4125 /CO. RD. 101 /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43718 / $1,516.80 1 $0.00 / $844.80 / $1,922.53 / 0.96 / $0.00 / $1,070.77 140003 /SECTION 18 /NCGOWAN /K.E. 1 P. S. /17530 /STATE HUY 55 /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43718 / $3.096.60 / $0.00 / $1,724.80 / $3,925.16 / 1.96 / $0.00 1 $1,186.16 140006 /HUGHSTON ADO/SCHAEFER /EDWARD /17605 /41sT AVE. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /44218 1 $790.00 ; $0.00 / $440.00 / $1,001.32 / 0.5 / $0.00 / $557.69 140009 /HUGHSTON ADD/SUSAN JUDE /LARRY S. BABIRACKI /17535 /41ST AVE. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /44218 / $790.00 / $0.00 / $440.00 / $1.001.32 / 0.5 / $0.00 / $557.69 140010 /HUGHSTON ADDIHAWKINS /FREDERICK 8 KATHLEEN 117525 /41ST AVE. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /44218 / $790.00 / $0.00 / $440.00 / $1,001.32 / 0.5 / $0.00 / $557.69 140011 /HUGHSTON ADD/HUGHES /ROBERT $ VINCENT /17515 /41ST AVE. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /44218 / $790.00 / $0.00 / $440.00 / $1,001.32 / 0.5 / $0.00 / $557.69 140012 /HUGHSTON ADD/OSBORN /GERALD M. /17520 /41ST AVE. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /44218 1 $790.00 1 $0.00 / $440.00 / $1,001.32 / 0.5 1 $0.00 1 $557.69 140013 /HUGHSTON ADD/MANNING /PATRICK W PAULINE /11530 /41ST AVE. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /44218 / $790.00 / $0.00 / $440.00 1 $1,001.32 1 0.5 / $0.00 / $557.69 140014 /HUGHSTOM ADD/KIVLEY /GLENN B. /17610 /41ST AVE. /PLYMOUTH /NN /55446 /44218 / $790.00 / $0.00 / $440.00 / $1,001.32 / 0.5 / $0.00 / $557.69 140015 /HUGHSTON ADD/RENEE MACK /JOSEPH A. HATCHER /17610 /41ST AVE. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /44218 / $790.00 / $0.00 1 $440.00 1 $1,001.32 1 0.5 1 $0.00 / $557.69 410002 /SECTION 18 /MILLS /CYNTHIA S. / 4020 /CO. RD. 101 /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 143718 / $1.185.00 / $4,240.00 / $660.00 1 $1,501.97 1 0.5 / $5,374.15 1 $836.54 410003 /SECTION 18 /PEPIN /AURTHER / 3960 /CO. RD. 101 /PLYMOUTH /MN 155446 /43718 / $1,185.00 1 $2,926.25 / $660.00 / $1,501.97 / 0.5 / $3,708.99 / $836.54 410004 /SECTION 18 /FROST /IVAN / 3950 /CO. RD. 101 /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43718 1 $1,185.00 / $5,962.50 1 $660.00 1 $1,501.97 / 0.5 1 $7,557.40 / $836.54 420001 /SECTION 18 /HUGES /JOHN $ JOSEPHINE / 4025 /CO. RD. 101 /PLYMUOTH /MN /55446 /43718 1 $4,171.20 1 $0.00 1 $2,323.20 1 $5,286.95 1 2.64 1 $0.00 / $2,944.63 420002 /SECTION 18 /METZ /DONALD D. 1 4005 /CO. RD. 101 /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43718 / $25,469.60 / $0.00 /$14,185.60 / 432,282.41 / 16.12 / $0.00 /$17,980.08 420004 /SECTION 18 /WINTERHALTER /HAROLD L. /18260 /MEDINA RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43718 / $1,264.00 1 $0.00 / $704.00 / $1,602.10 1 0.8 1 $0.00 1 $892.31 430003 /SECTION 18 /ODEAN /GARY 8 JUDITH /18115 /MEDIA RD. /PLYMOUTH /MN /55446 /43718 1 $4,187.40 / $0.00 / $2,666.40 / $6,067.97 / 3.03 / $0.00 1 $3,379.63 120001 /SECTION 19 /LATOUR /WILLIAM 4 JUDITH / 3525 /CO. RD. 101 /PLYMOUTH /MN /55447 /43718 / $12,640.00 1 $0.00 / $7,040.00 / $16,021.05 1 8 1 $0.00 / $8,923.12 TOTAL $115,205.70 $30,296.25 $62,405.20 $146,021.84 65.44 $38,400.13 $79,097.84 clm OEc 1319A December 12, 1991 PCITVCO� PUMOUTR Mr. Arnie Wentland 17535 Old Rockford Road Plymouth, MN 55446 SUBJECT: CITY PROJECT NOS. 012 AND 014 Dear Mr. Wentland: This letter is being written in response to concerns stated in your letter to Mayor Kim Bergman and Councilmembers dated November 28, 1991. Let me begin by backing up to the initiation of both projects in an attempt to clarify what initially took place at both improvement hearing and the Council's decisions on those dates. City Project No. 014, Northwest Trunk Sanitary Sewer Improvement Hearing was held on May 21, 1990. At this hearing several residents within the project area expressed concern about paying for assessments when direct service was not being provided and requested the possibility of having their assessments deferred. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council ordered the project for construction as proposed with all properties to be assessed at the established sewer area rate per acre. At this meeting, there was no discussion by the Council questioning the funding for this project. On July 2, 1990 the public improvement hearing was held for Project No. 012, County Road 9/County Road 101 Trunk Watermain. It was proposed, that because of the proximity of the watermain to any adjacent properties, any property receiving a direct connection to the watermain would be assessed for both an area assessment and a lateral assessment for the watermain. Concerns were expressed by a number of property owners adjacent to the watermain about not wanting or needing the improvement at this time and if the Council would consider deferring assessments for this improvement. At the conclusion of the hearing, the'Council deferred any action until recommendations could be made on how assessments could be spread and what portion could possibly be deferred. At the August 6, 1990 Council Meeting, the Special Assessment Committee presented the recommendation that the properties along the north side of County Road 9, which would be receiving direct benefit from the watermain, would have their assessments deferred for a three year period. The City Council received this recommendation and ordered the project at that time. At no time, prior to the start of the construction of the County Road 9/101 Trunk Watermain project, was it contemplated to extend services to the south side of County Road 9 to serve parcels or to assess those parcels for lateral watermain service. The trunk watermain project was started on October 15th, at the east end of County Road 9 in the vicinity of Xene Lane. The first property owner on the south side of County Road 9 asked the contractor to have a service installed to their property. This was done without our knowledge. CIM DEC 13'91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Z\b4p--, Mr. Arnie Wentland December 12, 1991 Page Two At this point, it was decided by the City to check with the other property owners along the south side of County Road 9 to see if anyone else would be interested in receiving a service at this time from the trunk watermain. As you will recall, you were contacted by Dan Campbell of our Engineering Department with the information concerning assessments if a service was extended to your property. You were also provided a letter and map stating the amounts of how much water area and how much sewer lateral would be assessed if you wished to have service installed. Mr. Campbell has stated that he spoke to you several times to try and explain your options concerning this matter. We regret that the time frame was so short for you to make a decision, but I believe that at least several weeks went by before a decision by you was needed to have the service installed. The assessment hearing for both the Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Trunk Watermain Projects was held on November 4, 1991. At this meeting, the assessments for both projects were to be spread as recommended by the Council at the August 6, 1990 meeting. Approximately eight owners of homesteaded property within the project areas came forward at this meeting requesting that the Council defer assessments because of the lack of direct benefit from the utilities to their properties. At the conclusion of the assessment hearing, the Council voted to defer any action on the assessment and refer both projects to the Assessment Committee for a recommendation concerning the homesteaded properties. At the December 2nd Council Meeting, the Council adopted assessment for both projects, deferring assessments on all homesteaded properties for a period of three years with 8X compounded interest unless the property connects to the utility within the three year period. All other properties were assessed for area sewer and water which will spread over five years and properties receiving lateral service from either sewer or water were assessed lateral benefit to be spread over a ten year term. In closing, it is not always possible for the City to have contractors on projects who have good public relation skills, this is not why they are awarded contracts, they are awarded contracts based on their lowest responsible bid. The City's consulting engineers and City staff have the responsibility to work with property owners to see that all their concerns are given the attention that they deserve. We regret that these projects caused you any inconveniences or confusion . We will strive to do a better job in the future. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore Director of Public Works FGM: do cc: James G. Willis, City Manager CIM DEC 1311 tom 11/28/91 X99 Mayor and City Council City of Plymouth Plymouth, MN 55446 Re: City Projects 012 and 014 Dear Mayor Kim Bergman and Council Members: This is a short note to give you my perspective of City Projects 012 and 014. I live in the middle of both projects. This has been my first real experience with the operations of the City of Plymouth. My only prior experience has been with the building permit and assessment side of the City. I moved to Plymouth in 1977 and have been remodeling an old farm house surrounded by corn fields since then. When I moved here I fully expected the city to expand and reach my property. I was apprehensive because my father had some of his farm land condemned and taken over on the edge of a small town when I was growing up. So I watched and listened with interest as the city grew my way. When the new school was approved I knew my time had come. As the process started, I had my expectations. I had expected may things would be routine because cities have been expanding for many years. I also expected there would be exceptions because every locality is different, but that there would be a way of handling those exceptions. As I observed during the process most issues appear to be handled as an exception. The first instance was the improvement hearing on 5/21/90. It became clear the major issue was the funding of the project. The majority of the people wanted to know how and by whom. It was explained that the hearing was to determine approval and the assessment would be covered later, after the work was done. In my work, I better have the funding figured out before I even propose the project. The hearing was ended by recommending additional work would be done on the assessment issue. The next thing I knew, the work started. I may have missed a chance to participate but I do not know that because I was very busy with my work. The second instance was all the confusion during the installation of the water main along Old Rockford Rd. I had less than 24 hours to decide if I wanted service to the edge of my property. I have no need for the water because I have a 5 year old well, but it seemed to make sense to have the work done while the road was dug up. I decided against the service because I never did figure out if the installation would trigger the lateral charge or not. I could have made a more informed decision if I knew what the options really were and a little more time. 0M DEQ 1391 c The final instance was the assessment hearing. The major issue, and the only one left, because you can't dig up the pipe once it is in use, was who had to pay, how much and when. By this time, only those with vary large assessments were doing the speaking. The small home owners were just sitting and listening. In the end it still wasn't clear and it was decided that another meeting was needed. I am not very experienced in operating a city but it seems like the process could be better defined. Why should the installation of sewer and water be such an unknown to those of us that have to pay for it? Why can't the funding of a project be decided earlier in the cycle, especially when money is such an issue today? Why aren't there more options to pay for these improvements? I know the city doesn't want to get in the financial business but there could be a few different plans for the different types of owners. Let each owner know the different options and the financial consequences of the option far enough ahead and I am sure most can decide what is best for them with out becoming an exception. We live in a world of alternatives so a few more won't hurt. As a side note, from the construction point of view, the experience left something to be desired. I know some of the contractors made an effort to inform and work with the residents as they dug up the road. But, the overall impression was that we were in the way. I am sure the job would have been easier if there were no people around but with out the people there would be no job. Finally, with all the talk about listening to the customer these days, I didn't feel much like a CUSTOMER during this project. I you would like to discuss any of this give me a call at 397-5574. Sincerely, Arnie Wentland 17535 Old Rockford Rd. Plymouth, MN 55446 CSM p 1311