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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
November 22, 1991
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER:
NOVEMBER 25
7:00 P.M.
BUDGET HEARING
City Council Chambers
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NOVEMBER 26
7:00 P.M.
BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
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DECEMBER 2
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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DECEMBER 3
7:00 P.M.
BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
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DECEMBER 9
5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
Review schematic plans for
proposed City Center
expansion with Polson
Architects
7:00 P.M. BUDGET STUDY SESSION
(If required)
Council Conference Room
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DECEMBER 10 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING
City Council Chambers
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DECEMBER 16 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM
City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7:00 P.M.
The Planning Commission will meet in the City Council
chambers. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 & FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 29. Thanksgiving Holiday.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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4. HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD MEETING -- Thursday,
December 12, 4:00 p.m. The next meeting of the Hennepin
County Library Board will be held December 12 at the
Ridgedale Area Library. A copy of the meeting notice is
attached. (M-4)
5. METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION WORKSHOP --
Wednesday, December 4, 9 a.m. The Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission will hold a workshop on its Systemwide
Infiltration and Inflow Evaluation. The workshop will be
held at the Dakota County Library in Eagan. A copy of
the meeting notice is attached. (M-5)
6. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and City Council
calendars for November and December are attached. (M-6)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. PROPOSED LIBRARY PARCEL -- Since receiving title to the
five acre "library site," we have sent a letter to
Mr. Cavanaugh asking that he remove the two vehicles from
the site and any personal effects which remain in the
structure by November 15. Mr. Cavanaugh requested an
extension to this date and one was granted until
November 30. We have advised Mr. Cavanaugh that sometime
after November 30 the building will be demolished. We
expect this to happen after the second week in December.
Prior to demolition, the house will be used for police
officer swat training and for a Fire Department training
burn. The cost of demolition once the building has
burned is $5,439, which is a net savings of $900 over
costs without burning the structure.
2. NEW PLYMOUTH POST OFFICE -- On September 4, the City
Council approved the site plan for the new Lost Lake
Branch of the Plymouth Post Office. One of the
conditions of approval was a requirement that the Postal
Service provide us with a site performance agreement and
financial guarantee to ensure completion of the site and
other work. They did not object to this requirement at
the September 4 meeting. Postal Service officials are
unwilling to execute that site performance agreement or
provide the financial guarantee on the basis that they
are exempt from such local requirements. Postal
officials will sign a letter acknowledging that all site
improvements will be constructed per the plans on file
with the City. We have previously agreed, on the advice
of the City Attorney, that the U.S. Government or its
agencies are not required to obtain building permits.
That interpretation has been applied in this case as
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well. However, we have maintained the position that the
site performance agreement requirement established by the
City Council is valid and that we would not issue a
permit for the connection of their utilities to the
City's utility system until such time as a site
performance agreement had been executed and the financial
guarantee is provided.
The City Attorney and the attorney for the U.S. Postal
Service have been in discussion on this matter for the
last several days. The City Attorney is researching the
law in this matter and expects to have an opinion with
respect to whether or not the City can impose its site
performance agreement requirements upon the U.S. Postal
Service in this instance. We expect to have that opinion
available in order that it can be provided to the City
Council on December 2. In the meantime, however, postal
officials have indicated that their contractors are
demanding that they be allowed to proceed with
construction of the work. Because of the City's refusal
to issue the appropriate utility connection permits, they
plan to go to court and seek an injunction to prohibit us
from refusing to issue those permits. We do not know
when they would actually go to court, but I assume it
would be within the next several days and prior to
December 2.
3. NORTHWEST BOULEVARD/SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD -- The following
correspondence is attached:
a. Letter to Ceil Straus, DNR from Fred Moore,
clarifying the City Council's action concerning
the final plat request for Bass Lake Terrace 2nd
Addition.
b. Letter responding to John Stemper, from Ceil
Straus, Minnesota DNR, clarifying the process and
timetable on the DNR's draft permit decision.
c. Letter to John Stemper, from City Manager, in
response to Mr. Stemper's November 9 letter.
d. Letter from Douglas Bryant, Suburban Hennepin
Parks, to Ceil Strauss, supporting the Northwest
Boulevard alternative designated AD alignment.
e. Draft decision of DNR from John Stine regarding
alignment of Northwest Boulevard.
(I-3)
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4. COUNTY TO REESTABLISH SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE -- The Hennepin County Board will be
reestablishing its Solid Waste Management Committee for
the purpose of revising the County's Solid Waste Master
Plan. Attached is a letter from Hennepin County
informing of the four committee openings for elected
municipal officials to serve on the committee. Plymouth
should have an elected person on this committee! (I-4)
5. FARE INCREASE - PLYMOUTH DIAL -A -RIDE -- Earlier this
month, the City Council approved the Plymouth Metrolink
Transit Program for 1992. As part of that program, we
advised the Council that the fares for Plymouth Dial -A -
Ride would be revised effective January 1, 1992 from
$1.00 per trip advanced notice and $1.50 per trip same
day notice to $1.50 per trip advanced notice and $2.00
per trip same day notice. During the next month,
Plymouth Metrolink and Plymouth Dial -A -Ride passengers
will be receiving flyers advising them of the fare
change.
Councilmembers may receive calls from passengers who
believe that the fare increase is substantial. The
rationale for the fare increase is: 1) existing fares
have been in place since April 1, 1989; 2) the hourly
cost for providing Dial -A -Ride to Plymouth residents has
increased over 20 percent since 1989 from approximately
$20 per hour to $25 per hour; 3) most Dial -A -Ride systems
charge $1.50 or $2.00 for their service; 4) the Regional
Transit Board target for farebox recovery is 20 percent.
Plymouth is presently operating at approximately 15
percent; 5) the increased fare will help justify the
addition of another peak period morning vehicle to serve
the increasing ride requests we are receiving.
6. EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL UPDATE -- A memorandum from Eric
Blank gives a status on the City's request to Hennepin
County for funding to control eurasian water milfoil on
Parkers and Medicine Lakes is attached. Also included is
a copy of a letter by Marsha Videen, representing East
Parkers Lake Improvement Association. The letter was
mailed to groups and organizations in the community
soliciting support for the 1992 treatment of Parkers
Lake. (I-6)
7. PLYMOUTH DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT -- A copy
of the 1991 third quarter report for the Plymouth
Domestic Assault Intervention Project is attached. (I-7)
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8. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (MLC) REGIONAL BREAKFAST
MEETING -- Thursday morning Mayor Bergman and
Councilmembers-elect Edson and Tierney attended the
Regional MLC breakfast. Representatives from
Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and Plymouth were
in attendance. At the meeting Bob Renner distributed a
booklet of information providing background on the MLC,
as well as proposed legislative policies of the MLC for
1992. These legislative policies are to be discussed and
voted upon at the MLC's legislative dinner scheduled for
January 15 at the Decathlon Club in Bloomington. The
booklet also contains a good deal of other information
dealing with trends in taxation in the state,
distribution of sales tax and other aids, and projected
1992 property tax impacts. Copies of this report are
attached for Councilmembers. Mayor Neil (landslide)
Peterson of Bloomington indicated that they had two to
three dozen people show up at their budget public hearing
and that they were boisterous. Mayor Doug Tempas of Eden
Prairie indicated that no one showed up at their budget
public hearing last Monday night. Minnetonka and
Plymouth both have their budget hearings scheduled for
Monday, November 25.
9. TRANSIT RIDERSHIP -- Ridership statistics for October for
Plymouth Metrolink and Dial -A -Ride transit service are
attached. (I-9)
10. YARD WASTE SITE TO REOPEN -- With the melting of the
Halloween snowstorm accumulations, the Plymouth yard
waste site will reopen for residents for two final days -
Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. A copy of the news release on the reopening is
attached. (I-10)
11. SUMMONS & COMPLAINT -- The attached summons was received
on November 18. (I-11)
12. MINUTES•
a. Plymouth Forum, November 18, 1991. (I -12a)
b. Charter Commission, October 14, 1991 (I -12b)
c. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, November 13,
1991. (I -12c)
d. District 281 Government Advisory Council, November 13,
1991. (I -12d)
13. WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE -- The attached letter was sent
to the new members of the Water Quality Committee. The
committee membershp roster is also attached. (I-13)
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14. SUBSIDIZED HOUSING -- The attached article, "Subsidized
Scandal, appeared in the November 14 Wall Street Journal.
(I-14)
15. CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD -- Staff responses to customer
comment cards are attached. (I-15)
16. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter responding to Bill Ramsey, Plymouth resident,
from City Manager, with respect to 1992 property
taxes. (I -16a)
b. Letter from Kent Warden, Greater Minneapolis Building
Owners & Managers Association, to Mayor and Council,
providing written testimony for the City's Truth in
Taxation hearing. (I -16b)
c. Letter responding to Arnold Pearson, HAMEL V.F.W. Post
5903, from Fred Moore, on the request to provide
sanitary sewer and water service to the V.F.W facility
on Hamel Road. (I -16c)
d. Letter from Pamela Soderquist, Stuart Corporation, to
Stan Scofield, Fire Inspector, commenting on the
increase in false alarm fees. (I -16d)
e. Letter to William and Jeanine Cavanaugh, from Fred
Moore, requesting instructions for a payment method
due under the Stipulation of Settlement for the taking
of easement for Vicksburg Avenue and taking of access
to Vicksburg. (I -16e)
James G. Willis
City Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 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. Dean Amsbaugh. Conditional Use Permit Renewal for a dog kennel
located at 16910 County Road 47 (83048)
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding Greenhouses and Nurseries
C. Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding Standards for Adult
Correctional Facilities
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake. MPUD Final Plat and Final Site Plan
for Parkers Lake North 7th Addition located at the southwest corner
of 22nd Avenue North and Shenandoah Lane (91103)
7. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Continued Consideration of the Planned Unit Development Provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance
B. Zoning Ordinance Provisions for Outdoor Advertising
8. ADJOURNMENT
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HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
RIDGEDALE DRIVE AT PLYMOUTH ROAD
HENNEPIN 12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-5648
LM (612)541-8530
October 28, 1991
Jim Willis
Plymouth City Manager
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear
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Thank you for your letter dated October 23, 1991. The library staff look forward to
working cooperatively with Property Management and the City of Plymouth on the
specific land transfer. I have forwarded a photocopy of your letter to the Hennepin
County Property Management Department with a request that the architect selection
process be accelerated. After the architect is selected, specific building plans will be
developed in cooperation with the architect, Property Management and the Library for
recommendation to the County Commissioners for their final approval.
The next Hennepin County Library Board Meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.,
Thursday, December 12, 1991 at the Ridgedale-Hennepin Area Library. Please inform
the members of the City Council; as requested in your correspondence, the City of
Plymouth will be placed on the Library Board's mailing list.
Sincerely,
Robert H. Rohlf,
Director
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an equal opportunity employer
November 18, 1991
Ms. Kim Bergman
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Bergman:
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Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612 222-8423
We are writing to invite you and your Council to the third and final workshop for the
Systemwide Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Evaluation underway at the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission (MWCC). The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the
quantities of I/I in the system that may be reduced and the benefits to the MWCC of
such reduction. We will also present possible incentive and disincentive programs
that would encourage I/I reduction, and discuss how the project team will evaluate
these options. Please see the enclosed agenda for more details.
The workshop will be held Wednesday, December 4, 1991, from 9:00 a.m. until
1:30 p.m., at the Dakota County Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan, Minnesota.
Please extend this invitation to your Council members. To help us estimate
attendance, please contact Mary Richardson at 222-7227 if you plan to attend.
Once again, we hope that you attend the workshop; and the project team looks
forward to hearing your comments and concerns on this portion of the Systemwide I/I
Evaluation.
Very truly yours,
Gordon Voss
Chief Administrator
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
Systemwide Infiltration/Inflow Evaluation
Incentive/Disincentive Workshop
Wednesday, December 4, 1991
Dakota County Library
Wescott Branch
1340 Wescott Road
Eagan, MN
AGENDA
9:00 to
9:15 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
9:15 to
9:25 a.m.
Potential I/I Reduction
9:15 to
9:45 a.m.
Benefits of I/I Reduction
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• Assessment of Significance
9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Incentive/Disincentive Options
• Voluntary Programs
• Economic Incentives
• Regulatory Incentives
10:45 to 11:00 a.m.
Evaluation Criteria
11:00 to 12:00 noon
Discussion
12:00 to 1:00 p.m
Lunch (To Be Provided)
1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Wrap-up
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COUNCIL CALENDAR: NOV. 25 -
November -December 1991
November 25
7:00pm COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING
November 26
7:00pm BUDGET STUDY SESSION
November 27
7:00pm PLANNING COMMISSION
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7:00pm BUDGET STUDY SESSION
December 41
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7:00pm BUDGET STUDY SESSION 6:30pm PLYMOUTH FORUM
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December 10 TuESDAY December 17
7:00pm BOARD OF ZONING
7:00pm COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING
December 11 WEDNESDAY December 18
6:45pm PLAN. FORUM
7:00pm PLANNING COMMISSION
December 12 1 THURSDAY : December 19
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Ms. Ceil Strauss
Area Hydrologist
Department of Natural Resources
Region 6 - Division of Waters
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
SUBJECT: NORTHWEST BOULEVARD/SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD
PLYMOUTH CITY PROJECT NO. 011
DNR PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 91-6185
Dear Ceil:
You have received a copy of a letter which John A. Stemper sent to Mayor Kim
Bergman dated November 9, 1991. Mr. Stemper states the following in the first
paragraph of his letter:
"At a City Council meeting held on October 7, 1991 the City approved
a final plat for the Bass Lake Terrace Development prior to the
resolution of the Northwest Boulevard alignment issue."
This statement by Mr. Stemper is incorrect. At the October 7 City Council
meeting the City Council adopted a motion deferring any action on the final
plat up to and including December 16 and to direct staff to notify the DNR
that the Council intends to consider the final plat request for Bass Lake
Terrace 2nd Addition on December 16.
For your information, I am enclosing a copy of a letter dated October 15 which
I sent to John Stein, DNR Regional Hydrologist, on the City Council action.
I am only sending this letter to clarify any misinformation which could result
of Mr. Stemper's letter. If there are any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Greg Downing, Environmental Quality Board
Sue Coyne, Bass Lake Woods
Bryan Sykora, The Meadows of Bass Lake
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Mr. John Stine
Regional Hydrologist
Department of Natural Resources
Region 6 - Division of Waters
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
SUBJECT: NORTHWEST BOULEVARD/SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD
PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 91-6185
CITY PROJECT NO. 011
Dear John:
On September 25, 1991 the City submitted supplemental information
concerning the above referenced permit application. In discussing this
application with Ceil Strauss last week she stated that a draft permit
would be prepared by the end of this month. In accordance with the
process which DNR has committed to, a public information meeting would
then be held on the draft permit in mid-November. DNR would then allow
a five to seven day written comment period and then would prepare the
final permit.
A major portion of the undeveloped property north of the Soo Line
Railroad is owned by Vern Reynolds Construction Company. This
undeveloped property is impacted by either alternate alignment as
included with the City's evaluation. Mr. Reynolds has submitted a final
plat for all of this undeveloped property which was considered by the
Plymouth City Council on October 7.
In accordance with State law, the City must act to approve or deny a
final plat within 60 days or it is automatically approved. It was the
City staff's recommendation to deny the final plat approval since we did
not have a determination on our permit application from DNR. Also, the
property owner had not waived the 60 day approval period.
At the Council meeting, Mr. Reynolds was represented by his attorney,
Lawrence Marofsky. He was requesting the City Council approval of the
final plat since a preliminary plat had been approved over a year ago.
He also stated that if the plat is not approved by December 31 and is
filed with the County after January 1, 1992, all of the 1992 taxes will
have to be prepaid. The City Council acknowledged that the City staff
had committed to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) that the staff
would recommend that the City Council not take any action which would
preclude any alignments for Northwest Boulevard. After considerable
discussion, the property owner agreed to extend the 60 day review period
to and including December 16.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. John Stine
October 15, 1991
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The City Council did adopt a motion to defer the final plat request up
to and including December 16 and to direct staff to notify the DNR that
the Council intends to consider the final plat request for Bass Lake
Terrace 2nd Addition on December 16.
In accordance with the schedule established for our DNR permit, the
decision of the DNR should be made before December I. This will allow
the City Council to consider your decision as part of the final plat
consideration at the December 16 meeting. This is our last regularly
scheduled Council meeting for 1991.
If any additional information is needed in your review of the permit
application, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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John A. Stemper
12925 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
November 9, 1991
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman,
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At a City Council meeting held on October 7, 1991, the City approved a
final plat for the Bass Lake Terrace development prior to the resolution
of the Northwest Boulevard alignment issue. The City's legal council,
Mr. Jim Thomson, stated that this plat could be denied within sixty days
and would require the action of the City Council.
The City responded to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) May 20,
1991 request for additional information regarding Northwest Boulevard on
September 29, 1991. In conversation with the DNR, I am of the
understanding they will be issuing a permit on or about November 20,
1991. A Public Hearing will then be scheduled in the first week in
December with a final permit issued shortly after that hearing.
Given this timetable and the uncertainty of the final alignment for
Northwest Boulevard and how it may affect this plat, I believe the City
may be exposing itself to a legal dispute with the developer of Bass
Lake Terrace. To avoid a possible lawsuit, I believe that the City
Council and the City Manager must carefully consider this issue at the
December 2, 1991 City Council meeting. By this meeting, the DNR will
have issued a draft permit, set the Public Hearing date and will be
within sixty days of the approval of the final plat request discussed at
the October 7, 1991 City Council meeting.
I appreciate the time the City has taken to address the issues raised by
the DNR and I am hopeful that the correct decision for the alignment
will be reached. Let us not expose the City and the taxpayers to
unnecessary litigation and expenses at this time.
Sincerely,
G-
Jn A. Stemper
cc: Jim Willis, City Manager, City of Plymouth.
Greg Downing, Environmental Quality Board.
Ceil Strauss, Area Hydrologist, Department of Natural Resources.
Sue Coyne, Bass Lake Woods.
Bryan Sykora, The Meadows of Bass Lake.
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November 15, 1991
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12925 54th Avenue North
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Plymouth, MN 55442
RE: PERMIT APPLICATION #91-6185, NORTHWEST
BOULEV-ARD/SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, HENNEPIN
COUNTY
Dear Mr. Stemper:
I am writing in response to your letter of November 9, 1991 to
Kim M. Bergman, the Mayor of Plymouth. It appears that some
clarification is required for a couple items in your letter.
As noted in Regional Hydrologist John Stine's November 8, 1991
memo (copy enclosed), the DNR's draft permit decision will be
mailed on November 20th. We will not be issuing the permit
November 20th. The actual permit decision will be issued on
December 13, 1991.
The other point of clarification is that the meeting scheduled
for the evening of December 4, 1991 is a public information
meeting, not a formal "public hearing". The meeting is not
required by State Law and there will be no decisions made at the
meeting. The DNR will present the reasoning and. background for
its draft decision at the meeting. Interested parties may
present information at this meeting that they believe has bearing
on the final DNR permit decision for Northwest Boulevard/Schmidt
Lake Road.
Please call me, or Staff Hydrologist Joe Richter, at 772-7910
should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Ceil Strauss
Area Hydrologist
cc: Kim M. Bergman, City of Plymouth
Jim Willis, City of Plymouth
Greg Downing, Environmental Quality Board
Sue Coyne, Bass Lake Woods
Bryan Sykora, The Meadows of Bass Lake
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DEPARTMENT
DATE
TO
Natural Resources
November 8, 1991
Interested Parties
FROM John Linc Stine
Regional Hydrologist
PHONE : 772-7910
SF -0"6-05 (6186)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Office Memorandum
SUBJECT : Permit Application 491-6185, Northwest Blvd. /Schmidt Lake Road
The Department of Natural Resources has received and is reviewing
the City of P1 mouth's proposal to place fill in DNR protected
wetlands for the construction of Northwest Blvd. and Schmidt Lake
Road.
This memorandum will document coming events for the above -
referenced project.
November 20, 1991 DNR mails to interested parties its draft
decision.
December 4 Public Information Meeting (location and time.
(evening) to be announced). DNR will present its
reasoning and background for its draft
decision. Interested parties may submit
comments and ask questions.
December 10 Last. day for interested parties to submit
written comments on DNR's draft decision.
December 13 DNR finalizes decision and mails to interested
parties.
Enclosed is a list of interested parties. Please notify Ceil
Strauss or Joe Richter of this office if you have additions or
corrections.
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November 19, 1991 CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Mr. John A. Stemper
12925 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mr. Stemper:
In your letter of November 9, you expressed concern that the City
might be exposing itself to legal action with the developer of
the Bass Lake Terrace, given the question of the Northwest
Boulevard road alignment. I believe the Council is aware of this
potential.
As you know, John Stine of the DNR has established a schedule for
the issuance of a draft decision with respect to our request for
a permit for the Northwest Boulevard road construction. His
schedule indicates that the DNR will finalize its position on
December 13. The City Council has previously indicated its
intention to consider a final plat for the Bass Lake Terrace
development on December 16.
Given the schedule set forth by Mr. Stine, I believe there is
opportunity for the City Council to make its decision on
December 16 following the DNR decision with respect to the road
alignment.
We appreciate your continued interest in this matter and remain
hopeful that the resulting alignment will be satisfactory to the
parties involved.
Yours truly,
Ames G. Willis
C ty Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
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HENNEPIN
PARKS
Suburban Hennepin
Regional Park District
12615 County Rood 9
P C. Box 4)320
Plymouth. MN 55447-0320
Telephone (612) 559-9000
Fax (612) 559 3287
Board of Commissioners
Ms. Cecelia Strauss
Area Hydrologist
Minnesota Department
Metro Region Waters
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
November 18, 1991
of Natural Resources
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Judith S. Anderson
Dear Ms. Strauss:
Chair
Bloomington
Nicholas P. E°loff
Hennepin Parks has reviewed the Northwest Boulevard/Schmidt Lake
Vice
Road project with the City of Plymouth. Hennepin Parks staff favors
ooklyn"
Brooklyn
the Northwest Boulevard alternative designated AD Alignment. This
Susan Nelson Baser
Crystal
is based on the adverse impact alignment AE could have on Hennepin
Shirley A. Bonlne
Parks' North Hennepin Regional Trail.
Maple Plain
David J. Dombrowski
St. Louis Park
This trail corridor parallels I-494 adjacent to the east side
Bill Weir
R.O.W., south of the present 49th Avenue North underpass. The trail
Edina
is intended to cross under I-494 at 49th Avenue North and continue
James M. White
Orono
north, adjacent to the west side R.O.W.
Douglas F. Bryant
The AE alignment would compress the trail (with two pathways: one
erintendent &
Se�etarytothe Board
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,
-,,,4
Douglas F. Bryant, Superintendent
Secretary to the Board
DFB/nm
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Year of the
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Wetland
Hennepin Parks City of Plymouth
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pENARTMF.NT Natural Resources
pAiE : November 20, 1991
TO: Interested Parties
FROM John Linc Stine
Regional Hydrologist
PHONE : 772-7910
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
Office Memorandum
sua,ECT DNR Draft Decision, Permit Application No. 91--6185, Northwest
Boulevard/Schmidt Lake Road, City of Plymouth, Hennepin County
Enclosed is a copy of DNR's Draft Decision regarding the city of
Plymouth's permit application to place fill and structures instate
protected waters and wetlands to construct segments of Northwest
Boulevard and Schmidt Lake Road.
A public information meeting will be held on December 4, 1991 from
7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at a location to be announced. you will be mailed
a separate notice of the exact details for that meeting.
you are encouraged to prepare
thisrdraft decision. tolfeyouincluded
any
the Department 's review
questions, please call Area Hydrologist Ceil Strauss at 772-7910.
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MINNESOTA
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DRAFT DECISION
PERMIT NUMBER 91-6185
NORTHWEST BOULEVARD/SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY
NOVEMBER 20, 1991
John Linc Stine
Regional Hydrologist
Division, of Waters
1200 Warner Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55106
(612) 772-7910
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MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DRAFT DECISION
PERMIT NUMBER 91-6185
NORTHWEST BOULEVARD/SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Summary of Draft Decision
Regulatory Framework
Background Information/Considerations
Preferred Alignment
Secondary Alignment
Attachments_
A. DNR Preferred Alignment Map
B. DNR Secondary Alignment Map
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sumXARY OF DRAFT DECISION
The Department of Natural Resources has determined that the public
need for Northwest Boulevard has been demonstrated and will permit
one of two possible alignments. The Department's preferred
alignment is a modification of the westerly alignment (shown as
"AE" in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet). In preferring
this alignment, the Department has defined changes to the design
and mitigation filatures proposed by the city of Plymouth.
The Department's secondary alignment choice is the city's requested
alignment ("AD" in the EAW). The secondary alignment choice will
only be considered if the following modifications are included: 1)
a longer bridge over the railroad tracks and wetland 27-59OW, 2) a
conservation easement over a portion of the wooded area to the east
of wetland 27-59oW, and 3) improvements to the abandoned portion of
West Medicine Lake Road that crosses on the northeast portion of
Curtis Lake (27-593W).
The purpose of this document is to articulate the Department's
preferences and to elicit further comments from interested parties.
Based on the input received, a final decision will be made by the
Department.
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REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The Department's mission, as outlined in its permit rules, is to
find the most environmentally .sound alignment that meets the public
need for the road. The Department's decision is guided by Section
116D.04, subdivision 6 of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act,
which states:
a permit for --natural resources management and development
which has caused or is likely to cause pollution,
impairment or destruction ... of natural resources ...
cannot be granted if there is a feasible and prudent
alternative consistent with the reasonable requirements
of the public health, safety, and welfare and the state's
paramount concern for the protection of its air, water,
land and other natural resources from pollution,
impairment, or destruction. Economic considerations
alone shall not justify such conduct.
In addition, DNR permit rules prohibit filling in protected waters
or wetlands to:
construct a roadway ... or facilitate land transportation
across the waters; however, where a project is proposed
by a federal, state or local government agency and this
provision would prevent or restrict the project, or
create a major conflict with other public purposes or
interests, the commissioner may waive this provision
provided :
(1) there is no other feasible and practical alternative
to the project that would have less environmental impact;
and
(2) that the public need for the project rules out
the no -build alternative (Minnesota Rules, part
6115.0190, subp. 3, item F).
In accordance with the noted regulatory guidance, the Department's
decision is based on examination of the overall environmental
impacts.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION/CONSIDERATIONS
All background information specifically provided to the Department
regarding the proposed Northwest Boulevard/Schmidt Lake Road
project, information submitted to the Department for other
proposals in the project area, and staff observations on-site were
all taken into consideration in the Department's draft decision.
The city of Plymouth's original permit application packet included:
1) the original permit application and topographical plan showing
the proposed filling and mitigation, 2) the July 1990 preliminary
engineering report, 3) the EAW and Record of Decision, 4) selected
background correspondence regarding the project from city files.
Additional information received from the city and its consultants
:
included: 1) the staff report for the June 3, 1991 city council
meeting, 2) the May 15, 1991 SRF letter regarding highway design
criteria, 3) the June 21, 1991 SRF memo regarding alternative
layouts and design speeds and.4) the September 24, 1991 city and
Westwood response to the DNR's May 20, 1991 request for additional
information.
The following ii1formation sources were also considered: 1) several
letters from John Stemper (representing several neighborhood
citizen groups), 2) letters from Lawrence Marofsky (representing
Vern Reynolds Construction Co.), 3) documents prepared for the July
18, 1991 Environmental Quality Board meeting, 4) DNR protected
waters permit 87-6217, which authorized filling for Hennepin County
Highway 61 adjacent to Bass Lake Heights 4th Addition, 5) the city
of Plymouth Thoroughfare Guide Plan, 6) documents related to
preliminary platting, grading plans, etc. for Bass Lake Terrace,
Meadows of Bass Lake, Curtis Lake Development, and Bass Lake
Heights, and 7) on-site observations of DNR staff. DNR staff also
consulted with transportation engineers from Hennepin county and
MNDOT regarding certain design criteria and obtained copies of the
Hennepin Suburban Parks Regional Trail plan and the city of
Plymouth trail map.
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PREFERRED ALIGNMENT
The Department's preferred alignment (see Attachment A) is a
modification of the "AE" alignment shown in the EAW for this
project. It closely follows the existing West Medicine Lake Road
alignment from a point approximately 600 feet north of the Soo Line
railroad to the eastern edge of Curtis Lake (27-593W). The road
sections necessary to connect the proposed Northwest Boulevard
segment in the protected wetland area with the existing, upgraded
Northwest Boulevard segments to the north and south are not
discussed in detail in this draft decision, however, the
approximate locations are shown in the EAW.
DESIGN FEATURES
Several design features have been incorporated in order to reduce
the environmental impacts of the proposed roadway construction,
mainly by following the existing West Medicine Lake Road alignment
more closely (in order to avoid new areas of filling and
disturbance) and moving the upgraded road away from the wetlands in
order to reduce the wetland area affected by filling. The
following design features are included:
1. The maximum curves allowed, with a design speed of 35 mph, in
order to better follow the existing road alignment.
2. A slightly skewed intersection (approximately 80 degrees
versus 90 degrees) of Northwest Boulevard and Schmidt Lake
Road in order to better follow the existing road alignment.
3. An at -grade crossing of the Soo Line railroad tracks in order
to reduce the wetland filling.
4. Shifting the centerline of the proposed Northwest Boulevard
slightly to the west from the Schmidt Lake Road intersection
to a point approximately 600 feet north of the Soo Line
railroad in order to reduce wetland encroachment in wetlands
27--59OW and 27-592W.
5. incorporation of stormwater treatment ponds to treat the
stormwater runoff from the new Northwest Boulevard and Schmidt
Lake Road.
6. Roadway width would be reduced to the maximum extent to
minimize wetland encroachment. To accomplish this, the design
and placement of the proposed trail sections and side slopes
would be evaluated.
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MITIGATION FEATURES
I. The mitigation plan proposed by the city in the original
permit application would be left unchanged (see mitigation
areas on Attachment A).
2. The embankment area between wetland 27-591W and the smaller
wetland to the west would be included in a mitigation plan
designed by •a qualified biologist and considering the efficacy
.of additional upland vegetation, an improved hydraulic
connection, slope modifications, etc.
3. Dedication of an appropriate easement along and adjacent to
the north side of the Soo Line railroad tracks from wetland
27-59OW east to Pineview Lane.
BACKGROUND
The preferred alignment would avoid new disturbance corridors in
DNR protected wetland areas and would protect the continuity of the
existing wetland/upland ecosystem. The main areas of filling and
disturbance would be on the west side of wetlands 27-590W and 27--
592W, immediately adjacent to the I-494 corridor of disturbance,
and along the existing West Medicine Lake Road alignment on the
northeast side of Curtis Lake (27-593W).
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The Department's secondary alignment is essentially the same as the
alignment proposed by the city of Plymouth in the original permit
application ("AD" in the EAW - see Attachment B) with incorporation
of design and mitigation features noted below.
DESIGN FEATURES
1. The bridge over the Soo Line railroad and wetland 27-59OW must
be at least doubled in length in order to minimize filling in
the core portion of the wetland/upland complex; provide an
adequate corridor for wildlife movement and; protect the
continuity of the existing wetland/upland ecosystem.
2. The remainder of the route would remain in the same location.
3. The stormwater treatment ponds would remain the same as
proposed in the city's original permit application.
4. Roadway width would be reduced to the maximum extent to
minimize wetland encroachment. To accomplish this, the design
and placement of the proposed trail sections and side slopes
would be evaluated.
MITIGATION FEATURES
1. The mitigation plan proposed by the city in the original
permit application would be left unchanged (shown as
mitigation area #1 on Attachment B).
2. The portion of existing West Medicine Lake Road immediately
adjacent to Curtis Lake (27-593W) would be included in a
mitigation plan designed by a qualified biologist considering
the efficacy of additional upland vegetation, an improved
hydraulic connection, slope modifications, etc. The emphasis
is to improve the overall ecosystem diversity.
3. A portion of the wooded area to the east of wetland 27-59OW
and south of wetland 27-589W (see Attachment B) would be
preserved by appropriate legal methods (fee ownership,
conservation easement, deed restriction, etc.) to provide
continuity of the ecosystem.
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BACKGROUND
The. Department has determined that this secondary alignment would
be acceptable as an alternative to the preferred alignment,
however, the noted design and mitigation features must be included.
It is critical to maintain the integrity of the ecosystem and
existing corridors for movement of wildlife. The longer Northwest
Boulevard bridge would retain a more viable strip of the wetland
intact and maintain the integrity of the overall habitat complex.
A longer bridge would introduce a lesser degree of disturbance to
the wetland complex than would a filled road crossing or a shorter
bridge.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
822 South Third Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1208
Phone: (612) 348-6846
FAX: (612) 348-8532
November 15, 1991
Mr. James Willis
Manager, City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
The Metropolitan Council's Solid Waste Management Development
Guide/Policy Plan, approved by the Metropolitan Council on
September 26, 1991, necessitates the revision of the current
Hennepin County Solid Waste Master Plan and reestablishment of the
Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee.
On October 22, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners adopted
the attached resolution reestablishing the Solid Waste Management
Advisory Committee.
Please inform your mayor and city council of the four committee
openings for elected municipal officials.
A letter of application stating interest in the committee should be
sent to Kay Mitchell, Clerk of the County Board, at A2400
Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487 by November 29. Please
include a day phone number, qualifications specific to the
committee and a resume, if desired.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will interview
applicants at the Ways & Means Committee on December 5 and make
their appointments to the Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee
on December 10.
Sincerely,
Janet Leick
Director
Attachment
c: Commissioners
Dale Ackmann
Vern Genzlinger
HENNEPIN COUNTY
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PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-10-887R2
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner McLaughlin,
seconded by Commissioner Jude:
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners reestablish
the Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee pursuant to
Minnesota Statute 473.803 and Resolution 91-9-515R4, with the goal of maintaining
Hennepin County as the foremost urban county in the United States in its
conservation of resources and management of solid waste; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That committee membership will consist of 19 voting
members comprised of the following: seven non -elected citizen representatives
(one from each city where a solid waste facility is or may be located), four
elected municipal officials, and four representatives from private waste
management firms to be selected in accordance with Hennepin County's open
appointments policy such that committee representation is achieved as required
by law; and four appointments, outside of the open appointment process: one
selected by the Chairman of the County Board; one selected by Commissioners
representing Districts 1 and 7; one selected by Commissioners representing
Districts 2 and 3; and one selected by Commissioners representing Districts 5 and
6; and the Clerk of the Board is directed to solicit applications for 15 cf the
19 committee positions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Public Service Committee
will serve as Chairman of the Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee and be
a non-voting member of that committee.
The question was on the adoption of the resolution and there were
SPvPn YEAS and No NAYS as follows:
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY OTHER
Peter McLaughlin X
Randy Johnso,,: X
John Keefe X
Tad Jude Y,
Judy Makowske X
Mark Andrew X
John E. Derus, Chairman X
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
ATTEST: xh
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 19, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation 95
SUBJECT: EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL
On October 24, I sent a letter to Mr. Vern Genslinger at the Hennepin County
Government Center, requesting a $15,000 grant for the City's purposes in
fighting Eurasian water milfoil on Parkers and Medicine Lakes. Next spring,
it will be necessary for us, in conjunction with the DNR, to treat
approximately 68 acres of milfoil on Medicine Lake and a band of milfoil that
runs around the entire perimeter of Parkers Lake. The estimated cost to do
each of these projects is between $8,000 and $10,000. On Medicine Lake, I
anticipate participation of funding from the DNR, the City of Medicine Lake,
Hennepin County Parks, and the City of Plymouth. On Parkers Lake, I
anticipate funding to be distributed between the DNR, the City of Plymouth and
local area residents.
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I was not aware that the East M 4L ^ ;e Lake Improvement Association was out
soliciting funds from other groups in the community. I did, however, suggest
to Marcia Videen that I thought the Council would wish to see some financial
participation by the residents living on Parkers Lake.
This past year, residents of Schmidt Lake did contribute towards the spraying
that took place on that lake.
As of the date of this memo, I have not received any reply from Mr. Genslinger
with regard to the Hennepin County money. Marcia Videen has told me that she
heard that the Hennepin County attorney's office has indicated that the County
may not spend any of this $150,000 on Eurasian water milfoil. I'm waiting for
confirmation of this from Mr. Genslinger. If I have not heard from him by the
end of the week, I will contact commissioners Makowski and Jude to find out
what is going on.
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East Parkers Lake Improvement Association
Marsha Videen, President
1151 Kingsview Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Oct. 30, 1991
Chelsea Woods Association
1505 N. Yuma Ln.
Plymouth, MN 55447
East Parkers Lake Improvement Association has been formed to preserve and
improve Parkers Lake. As you probably are aware, the lake has been infested
with eurasian wr3i-.;.r .mi,lfoj.1 ( VNW , and we ;:re working to eradicate it.
Treatment is needef5 in Spriiig,t 1992. to ha u1e best chance to do this
successfully. Without treatment the lake will become an eyesore and unusable
for recreation.
We are asking you to endorse our request to the city that sufficient funds,
approximately $9,000, be earmarked to treat EWM in Parkers Lake in 1992. EPLIA
will contribute financially and with volunteer efforts after treatment.
If you agree that the city needs to protect the investment it has made in
Parkers Lake Park, please sign this letter and return it to me as soon as
possible. The budget hearing is scheduled for November 25 and we need your
support!
Please call me with any questions. My number is 473-1590.
Sincerely,
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We support EPLIA's request for funds for the 1992 treatment of eurasian water
milfoil in Parkers Lake.
Organization:
Number of members:
President (or other officer):
Signature:
Telephone:
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Free Domestic Assault
Intervention Project
November 14, 1991
Mr. Frank Boyles
Plymouth City Offices
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles:
3730 Toledo Ave. N.
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
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Telephone
Business (612) 521-1185
Crisis Line (612) 5594945
Enclosed is a copy of the 1991 third quarter report for the Plymouth Domestic Assault
Intervention Project.
If you have further questions or would like a brief presentation at a city council meeting,
please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Nancy Senn
Project Coordinator
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DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT
Quarterly Report
January 1, 1991 - September 30, 1991
Intervention Project advocates follow each domestic assault arrest throughout the criminal
court process, worldng with prosecutors, judges and probation officers to ensure victim
input and safety and to monitor assailant compliance with sentencing and probation
conditions.
Arrests
65 suspected assailants were arrested for assault in this 9 month period.
Complaints
Complaints were filed by the city against 5_ suspects in this 9 month period.
Prosecution Arrest Cases Complaint Cases
Guilty pleas were entered
27
10
Guilty - 609.135
14
4
Continue for Dismissal
8
7
(These cases receive particular attention
10
4
to ensure further action by the court
3
22
should the victim be threatened in any
0
3
way)
1
1
Straight Dismissal
3
1
Not forwarded for prosecution
0
2
Declined for prosecution
1
2
Pending
11
30
Recividity: 14
Charges:
Arrests Complaints
Felony
4
4
Felony Damage to Property
1
0
Fifth Degree Assault Misdemeanor
48
25
Gross Misdemeanor Assault
10
4
Violation of Order for Protection
3
22
Fifth Degree and Disorderly Conduct
0
3
Disorderly Conduct
1
1
Resisting Arrest
1
0
Theft
0
1
Harrassing Communications
0
2
Fifth Degree Misdemeanor
to Disorderly Conduct 8 2
Fifth Degree Gross Misdemeanor
to Disorderly Conduct 1 0
GRM to Fifth Degree 1 0
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Sentencing•
Number
Time
Served
Time
Stayed
Fine Fine
Paid Staved
CD
Treatment
Behavior Comm.
Treatment Service
Arrests - Guilty
Pleas
100
X
1
Stayed 2 yrs
1
100
30 Days
100
X
1
X
30 Days
230
1
- Guilty Sentences:
10 Days
100
X
1
1
30 Days
100
X
X
1
10 Days
355 Days
700
X
X
1
9 Days
81 Days
200 500
1
30 Days
1
90 Days
1
No sentence
X
1
2 Days
88 Days
200
X
1
60 Days
X
X
1
1
200
50
X
1
2 Days
88 Days
200
X
X
1
1 Year
36 Months
(5 years probation)
X
- CFD Conditions:
Arrests - Guilty 609.1
1
100 X
X
1
100
X
1
Stayed 2 yrs
90 Days
100
X
1
200
X
Arrests - CFD - None
Complaints
- Guilty Sentences:
1
20 Days
10 Days
100 400
X
1
10 Days
355 Days
200 2,800
X
1
100
1
30 Days
335 Days
1
No sentence
Complaints
- 609.135
1
100
X
1
50
X
1
50
X
1
100
X
Complaints
- CFD Conditions:
1
100 Court Costs
1
100 Court Costs
1
50 Court Costs
X
cm Nov 2 2'91
Page 3
Advocacy:
The Intervention Project provides 24-hour crisis intervention services to victims of domestic
assault. Upon notification of Home Free Shelter by the police, volunteer advocates are contacted
and dispatched to offer emergency support services to the victim. Volunteer and staff advocates
have been trained to explain the criminal court process, explain the court order for protection and
to explain the community resources available to the victim. Advocates assist the victim in both
criminal and family court.
Victims receiving information
44
28
Home visits
12
5
Phone contacts
48
48
Letters sent
4
2
Double arrest jail visits
2
0
Intervention not notified
1
12
Not able to contactNictim moved
0
1
Victim was juvenile but advocated because
of previous involvement with mom
1
0
3 victims did take advantage of the Order for Protection and were accompanied to both
the filings and the hearings.
Nonarrests
58 victims whose partners were not arrested received information about options available.
_ 3 women were visited personally by an advocate.
Number of women from Intervention Cities attending Support Group: 155
Number of Phone Calls: 378
Jail Visits:
Jail visitors are dispatched to meet with the assailants the morning after an arrest. Jail
visitors explain the community response to domestic assault and offer information on
counseling available for violent behavior. Jail visits are not made if the suspect has been
released on bail, if there is a felony or gross misdemeanor, if the suspect is taken to detox
or medical hold, or if the assailant is taken directly to Hennepin County Jail or to District
Court.
Jail Visits
19
Not Notified
2
Bailed Out
15
Gross Misdemeanor or Felony
10
Hennepin County Jail
3
Other
1
Taken to Court
2
Juvenile
1
Medical or Detox
3
ciM NOV 2 2'91
PLYMOUTH METROLINK NORTHEAST
DAILY RIDERSHIP
OCTOBER 1991
WEEK OF•
10/01
- 10/04
1241
10/07
- 10/11
1540
10/14
- 10/18
1414
10/21
- 10/25
1568
10/18
- 10/31
1238
284
TOTAL:
7001
DAILY AVERAGE
RIDERSHIP 304
YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE 310
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH
MONTH: 1990
January
---
February
---
March
---
April
---
May
---
June
243
July
263
August
284
September
266
October
294
November
301
December
-------------------
278
YEAR LONG
AVERAGE: 276
owl
331
318
297
318
307
310
303
295
316
304
310
CIM NOV 2 2'91
PLYMOUTH METROLINK SOUTHWEST
DAILY RIDERSHIP BY SERVICE TYPE
OCTOBER 1991
COMMUTER REVERSE COMMUTER TOTAL SYSTEM
WEEK OF:
10/01
- 10/04
1172
292
1464
10/07
- 10/11
1500
396
1896
10/14
- 10/18
1374
364
1738
10/21
- 10/25
1405
402
1807
10/28
- 10/31
1301
320
1621
TOTAL:
6752
1774
8526
DAILY AVERAGE
RIDERSHIP 294 77 371
YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE 307
61
368
CIM NOV 2 2'91
�9
METROLINK SOUTHWEST
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH
FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1984-1991
COMMUTER/
REVERSE COMMUTER
MONTH: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
January
330
307
351
429
433
496
427
432
February
310
292
350
394
426
461
420
404
March
307
311
338
397
418
467
417
377
April
301
295
354
365
408
405
364
381
May
295
298
332
350
392
388
367
361
June
276
314
349
358
409
362
372
343
July
277
297
328
345
361
356
360
330
August
266
292
328
345
377
376
352
328
September
275
322
354
348
396
383
407
355
October
276
312
384
365
430
441
398
371
November
271
311
396
398
437
433
389
December
265
320
412
391
409
398
352
---------
YEAR LONG
-------------------------------------------------------
AVERAGE
287
306
356
374
408
414
373
368
* Effective April 1, 1990 Plymouth Metrolink providers changed from
Medicine Lake Lines to Metropolitan Transit Commission. The
passenger numbers for Medicine Lake Lines for the period 1984 - 1989
do not reflect transfers, while the 1990 Medicine Lake Lines figures
includes transfers. Metropolitan Transit Commission figures reflect
all fares whether cash or convenience.
CIM NOV 22'91
NOV 2211
PLYMOUTH
TRANSIT
DIAL -A -RIDE
DATA SUMMARY - MONTH
OF
October.
1990
Cash Received
-------
Non -Cash
Fares -------
-------
Rides --------
Card
Cards
Rill
Under
No
Senior/
Date Rte
Fares
Sales
Recvd
Transf.
Later
6
Canc Show
Reflulr
Student
Chidrn
TOTAL
Miles
Hours
10/01/91
70
44.50
0.00
8.00
6.00
0.00
2.00
4
4
57
0
0
57
259
12.00
10/01/91
71
17.00
20.00
26.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
9
2
42
0
0
42
244
12.00
10101/91
72
34.50
0.00
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7
1
48
0
0
48
239
--------------
12.00
-------- ---
Tuesday
--------
---
---------------
96.00
---------------
20.00
-------------------------------
49.00
-------------------------------
6.00
0.00
2.00
--------
20
---------
7
----------------------------
147
----------------------
0
0
147
------
742
------------
36.00
10/02/91
70
39.00
0.00
7.00
9.00
0.00
4.00
11
11
52
0
0
52
255
12.50
10/02/91
71
19.50
10.00
34.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
5
4
55
0
0
55
273
12.00
10/02/91
72
34.00
10.00
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
51
0
0
51
268
12.00
--Wednesday
----- -- ---
92.50
---------------
20.00
59.00
-------------------------------
9.00
0.00
5.00
16
---------
15
158
-----------------------------
0
0
158
796
---------------
36.50
10103/91
70
34.50
0.00
6.00
5.00
0.00
2.00
8
7
46
0
0
46
266
12.00
10/03/91
71
19.00
40.00
22.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
9
1
42
0
0
42
216
12.50
20/03/91
72
31.50
20.00
14.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
6
7
45
---------------
0
0
-------------
45
286
---------------
12.50
--------
Thursday
--------
---
---
---------------
85.00
---------------
60.00
-------------------------------
42.00
-------------------------------
6.00
0.00
3.00
-------
23
--------
15
133
---------------------------
0
0
133
768
--------------
31.00
10/04/91
70
42.00
10.00
2.00
7.00
0.00
2.00
5
9
48
1.0
0
48
244
12.00
10/04/91
71
24.50
10.00
32.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6
4
55
0
0
55
255
12.25
10/04/91
72
27.50
20.00
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
42
----------------------------
0
0
42
305
---------------
12.00
--------
Friday
---
---------------
94.00
40.00
-------------------------------
49.00
7.00
0.00
2.00
---------
11
13
145
0
0
145
804
36.25
10/05/91
75
30.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
5
1
29
0
0
29
224
--------------
8.00
--------
Saturday
--------
---
---
---------------
30.00
---------------
0.00
------------------------------
0.00
-----------------------------
0.00
0.00
2.00
---------
5
---------
1
---------------------------
29
----------------------------
0
0
29
224
--------------
8.00
10/07/91
70
40.50
0.00
6.00
5.00
0.00
0.00
4
6
43
0
0
43
248
12.15
10/07/91
71
28.50
30.00
21.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5
1
47
0
0
47
263
12.25
10/07/91
72
31.50
50.00
19.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5
6
48
0
0
48
269
12.50
Monday
--------
---
100.50
---------------
80.00
46.00
------------------------------
5.00
0.00
0.00
14
---------
13
138
---------------------------
0
0
138
780
--------------
36.90
10/08/91
70
39.00
0.00
3.00
10.00
0.00
2.00
14
5
46
0
0
48
253
12.25
10/08/91
71
20.75
0.00
19.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10
2
40
0
0
40
266
12.25
10/08/91
72
31.00
40.00
19.00
0.00
. 0.00
0.00
0
0
49
0
0
49
265
12.25
10/08/91
73
4.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
5
0
0
5
142
4.00
NOV 2211
CIM NOV 2 2'91
PLYMOUTH
TRANSIT
DIAL -A -RIDE
DATA SUMMARY - MONTH OF
October, 1990
Cash Received
-------
Non -Cash
Fares -------
------
Rides --------
Card
Cards
Bill
Under
No
Senior/
Date
Rte
Fares
Sales
Recvd
Transt.
Later
6
Canc Show
Reoulr
Student
Chldrn
TOTAL
Miles
Hours
Tuesday
94.75
40.00
42.00
10.00
0.00
2.00
24
7
142
0
0
142
926
40.75
10/09/91
70
44.50
0.00
1.00
7.00
0.00
4.00
9
3
51
0
0
51
253
12.50
10/09/91
71
24.00
30.00
28.00
0.00
0.00
3.00
5
1
53
0
0
53
253
12.25
10/09/91
11
31.50
0.00
19.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4
3
50
0
0
50
262
12.00
10/09/91
73
8.25
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
7
0
0
7
82
5.50
Wednesday
108.25
30.00
49.00
7.00
0.00
7.00
18
7
161
0
0
161
850
42.25
10/10/91
70
39.00
0.00
2.00
7.00
0.00
2.00
7
3
43
0
0
43
254
12.00
10/10/91
71
23.00
20.00
24.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3
2
46
0
0
46
276
12.50
10/10/91
72
25.50
30.00
22.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
B
2
47
0
0
47
254
12.25
10/14/91
73
7.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
2
7
------------
0
----------------
0
7
142
-------------
4.50
--------
Thursday
--------
---
---
--------------
94.50
---------------
50.00
-------------------------------
48.00
------------------------------
7.00
0.00
2.00
---------
18
---------
9
143
----------
0
--------------
0
143
----
926
---------------
41.25
10/11191
70
33.50
0.00
3.00
7.00
0.00
1.00
5
6
41
0
0
41
243
12.25
10111/91
71
18.00
20.00
26.00
0.00
0.00
5.00
6
7
48
0
0
48
238
12.25
10111/91
72
26.00
0.00
19.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0
0
45
0
0
45
248
12.00
10/11/91
73
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2
0
8
-----------------------------
0
0
8
100
---------------
4.50
--------
Friday
---
--------------
85.50
20.00
------------------------------
48.00
7.00
0.00
7.00
--------
13
13
142
0
0
142
829
41.00
10/12/91
75
40.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
8.00
1
4
41
0
0
41
176
8.25
Saturday
40.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
8.00
1
4
41
0
0
41
176
8.25
10/14/91
70
48.00
0.00
0.00
9.00
0.00
6.00
3
3
52
0
0
52
258
12.00
10/14/91
71
23.00
40.00
22.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5
2
43
0
0
43
237
12.25
10/14/91
72
35.00
20.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10
2
49
0
0
49
232
12.25
10/14191
73
6.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2
0
6
0
0
6
93
4.00
Monday
--------
---
112.00
---------------
60.00
40.00
-------------------------------
9.00
0.00
6.00
20
---------
7
150
---------------------------
0
0
150
820
---------------
40.50
10/15/91
70
57.00
10.00
0.00
10.00
0.00
3.00
10
4
62
0
0
62
267
12.75
10/15/91
71
13.00
0.00
22.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
4
3
47
0
0
47
263
12.25
10115/91
72
27.00
0.00
19.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
45
0
0
45
200
12.25
10/15/91
73
7.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
2
1
B
0
0
8
80
4.50
CIM NOV 2 2'91
C m NOV 22'91
PLYMOUTH
TRANSIT
DIAL -A -RIDE
DATA SUMMARY - MONTH OF
October, 1990
Cash Received
-------
Non -Cash
Fares ------
-------
Rides --------
Card
Cards
Bill
Under
No
Senior/
Date Rte
Fares
Sales
Recvd
Transf.
Later
6
Canc Show
Reaulr
Student
Chldrn
TOTAL
Miles
Hours
Tuesday
114.00
10.00
41.00
11.00
0.00
7.00
16
8
162
0
0
162
810
41.75
10/16/91
70
39.00
20.00
2.00
13.00
0.00
6.00
7
4
58
0
0
58
252
12.25
10116/91
71
23.00
0.00
30.00
0.00
0.00
6.00
6
1
58
0
0
58
264
12.25
10116191
72
28.50
20.00
14.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
11
0
42
0
0
42
256
12.15
10/16/91
73
9.50
0.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0
0
9
0
0
9
122
5.00
Wednesday
100.00
40.00
47.00
13.00
1.00
12.00
24
5
167
0
0
167
896
41.75
10117/91
70
38.00
0.00
3.00
6.00
0.00
2.00
10
6
43
0
0
43
269
12.25
10/17/91
71
21.00
0.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
27
0
23
0
0
23
186
12.25
10/17/91
72
26.00
0.00
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
26
2
27
0
0
27
205
12.00
10/17/91
73
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2
2
7
0
0
7
140
5.50
Thursday
-------- ---
93.00
---------------
0.00
10.00
------------------------------
6.00
0.00
2.00
65
---------
10
100
-----------------------------
0
0
100
800
---------------
42.00
10/16/91
70
53.00
0.00
1.00
3.00
0.00
2.00
11
5
46
0
0
46
236
12.15
10/18191
71
26.00
0.00
9.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
28
11
32
0
0
32
218
12.00
10/18/91
72
19.50
0.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
29
4
20
0
0
20
211
12.00
10/18191
73
7.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4
2
8
0
0
B
106
5.50
-------- ---
Friday
---------------
105.50
0.00
-------------------------------
14.00
3.00
0.00
3.00
--------
68
12
------ ----------------------
106
0
0
106
-------------
771
41.75
10/19191
75
20.10
0.00
0.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
10
5
22
0
0
22
191
9.25
Saturday
20.10
0.00
0.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
10
5
22
0
0
22
191
8.25
10/21/91
70
38.50
20.00
4.00
4.00
0.00
0.00
6
7
36
0
0
36
235
12.50
10121/91
71
26.00
50.00
19.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
9
1
42
0
.0
42
231
12.00
10/21/91
71
23.00
20.00
19.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
41
0
0
41
232
12.00
10/21/91
73
4.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4
0
5
0
0
5
132
3.00
Monday
-------- ---
91.50
---------------
90.00
43.00
-------------------------------
4.00
0.00
0.00
19
--------
8
124
--------------------------
0
0
124
830
---------------
39.50
10/22/91
70
28.50
0.00
4.00
5.00
0.00
2.00
10
4
37
0
0
37
226
12.00
10/22/91
71
20.00
10.00
20.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6
2
40
0
0
40
216
12.00
10/22/91
72
28.00
10.00
20.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6
3
45
0
0
45
114
12.25
10/22/91
73
5.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2
1
6
0
0
6
73
4.00
C m NOV 22'91
PLYMOUTH TRANSIT
DIAL -A -RIDE
DATA SUMMARY - MONTH OF October, 1990
C'N NOV 22-11
Cash Received
-------
Non -Cash
Fares --------
-------
Rides --------
Card
Cards
Bill
Under
No
Senior/
Date
Rte
Fares
Sales
Recvd
Transf.
Later
6
Canc
Show
Reoulr
Student
Chldrn
TOTAL
Miles
Hours
Tuesday
--------
---
81.50
--------------
20.00
45.00
-----------
5,00
--------------------
0.00
2.00
24
---------
10
128
----------------------------
0
0
128
729
---------------
40.25
10/23191
70
50.50
0.00
4.00
9.00
0.00
6.00
10
3
62
0
0
62
254
12.50
10/23/91
71
24.50
0.00
24.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4
2
47
0
0
47
247
12.25
10/23/91
72
24.50
0.00
20.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2
2
44
0
0
44
243
12.00
10123/91
73
6.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2
1
7
0
0
7
101
4.50
Wednesday
106.00
0.00
48.00
9.00
0.00
6.00
18
8
160
0
0
160
845
41.25
10/24/91
70
26.00
0.00
3.00
6.00
0.00
0.00
8
5
32
0
0
32
229
12.00
10/24/91
71
30.00
10.00
21.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
7
1
54
0
0
54
250
12.00
10/24/91
72
62.00
0.00
22.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3
2
44
0
0
44
254
12.25
10/24/91
73
8.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2
0
6
0
0
8
101
5,75
10124/91
75
46.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
46
0
j7
46
18
2.75
10/24/91
--------
75
---
0.00
---------------
0.00
0.00
------------------------------
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
---------
0
26
-------------
0
---------------
0
26
30
1.50
Thursday
------- ---
172.50
---------------
10.00
46.00
-------------------------------
6.00
0,00
4.00
20
---------
8
210
-----------------------------
0
0
210
---------
882
--------------
-----
46.25
10/25/91
70
39.00
0.00
4.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
5
2
43
0
0
43
259
12.25
10/25/91
71
17.00
0.00
25.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
7
8
44
0
0
44
192
12.00
10!25191
72
29.50
0.00
17,00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3
3
45
C.
0
45
235
12.15
10/25/91
--------
73
---
9.00
---------------
0.00
1.00
-------------------------------
0.00
0.00
0.00
4
0
9
0
0
9
B9
5.75
Friday
94.50
0.00
47.00
3.00
0.00
2.00
---------
19
13
-----------------------------
141
0
0
141
--------------
115
42.25
10/26/91
70
37.00
---------------
0.00
0.00
-------------------------------
4.00
0.00
1.00
0
---------
0
35
-----------------------------
0
0
35
227
8.25
------- ---
Saturday
37.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
0.00
1.00
0
0
35
0
0
35
----------
227
----
8.25
10/28/91
70
32.50
0.00
1.00
5.00
0.00
3.00
10
7
34
0
0
34
245
12.50
10/28/91
71
23.50
70.00
21.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
4
2
51
0
0
51
241
12.00
10/28/91
72
30.50
30.00
18.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3
2
46
0
0
46
257
12.25
10/28/91
73
5.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1
3
6
0
0
6
100
5.00
!Monday
91.50
100.00
47.00
5.00
0.00
4.00
19
14
137
0
0
137
843
41.75
10/29/91
70
46.50
20.00
4.00
5.00
0.00
4.00
4
4
51
0
0
51
217
12.25
10129/91
71
46.50
20.00
29.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
6
2
47
0
0
47
227
12.25
10/29/91
72
22.00
0.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10
0
39
0
0
39
203
12.50
10/29/91
73
8.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1
1
8
0
0
8
90
4.50
C'N NOV 22-11
Y
PLYMOUTH TRANSIT
Total.days in font! = 27
Total Passenoers on 23 weekdays
Total Passenoers on 4 weekend days
Total Passengers per Hour
Total Niles per Passenger
3337, or 145 per day
127, or 32 per day
3464
3.6
5.7
CIM NOV 22'91
PLYMOUTH
TRANSIT
DIAL -A -RIDE
DATA SUMMARY - MONTH OF October, 1990
Cash Received
-------
Non -Cash
Fares
--------
-------
Rides -------
Card
Cards
Bill
Under
No
Senior/
Date
----- --
Rte
---
Fares
---------------
Sales
Recvd
-------------------------------
Transf,
Later
6
Canc
---------
Show
Reoulr
___ -------------------------
Student
Chldrn
TOTAL
Miles
--------------
Hours
-------
Tuesday
--------
---
---
---------------
123.00
---------------
40.00
-------------------------------
50.00
-----------=-------------------
5,00
0.00
5,00
---------
21
---------
7
-----------------------------
145
-----------------------------
0
0
145
-----
737
---------------
--------
41,50
10/30/91
70
39.00
0.00
4.00
9.00
0.00
1.00
11
5
48
0
0
48
258
12.00
10/30191
71
21.50
10.00
32.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
3
1
55
0
0
55
250
12.00
10/30/91
72
tt.tl
40.00
17.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5
3
41
0
0
41
233
12.25
10130/91
73
11.00
10.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2
1
14
0
0
14
165
5.50
--------
Wednesday
--------
---
---
---------------
319.00
---------------
60.00
------------------------------
56.00
-------------------------------
9.00
0.00
3.00
---------
21
---------
10
----------------------------
158
-----------------------------
0
0
158
---------------
906
--------------
41.75
10131/91
70
34.50
0.00
11.00
6.00
0.00
0.00
6
2
42
0
0
42
243
13.00
10/31/91
71
21.00
30.00
220.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
9
1
42
0
0
42
236
13.00
10/31/91
72
44.00
0.00
16.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8
0
44
0
0
44
229
12.50
10/31/91
73
10.00
0.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3
0
12
0
0
12
110
5.00
--------
Thursday
--------
---
---
---------------
109.50
---------------
30.00
------------------------------
43.00
-------------------------------
6.00
0.00
2.00
---------
26
---------
3
-----------------------------
140
----------------------------
0
0
140
---------------
81B
---------------
43.50
TOTALS
2691.60
820.00
.1009.00
165.00
1.00
99.00
553
242
3464
0
0
3464
19701
966.40
PLYMOUTH TRANSIT
Total.days in font! = 27
Total Passenoers on 23 weekdays
Total Passenoers on 4 weekend days
Total Passengers per Hour
Total Niles per Passenger
3337, or 145 per day
127, or 32 per day
3464
3.6
5.7
CIM NOV 22'91
PLYMOUTH DIAL -A -RIDE
--------------
1991 MONTHLY COST SUMMARY
=-9
------ Less Revenue ---------
Cash Coupons Value of Equals Subsidy/ Recovey Total Rides/ Service Miles/ Miles/
Total Cost Fares SubmittedTransfrs TOTAL Deficit Passenger Pass. Ratio Hours Hour Miles Hour Pass.
Jan -91 18066.13 2135.65 354.00 114.00 2603.65 -15482.48 2,288 $6.77 14.41 882.25 2.6 17,321 19.63 7.57
Feb -91 16400.00 1777.00 366.00 66.00 2209.00 -14191.00 1,985 $7.15 13.51 600.00 2.5 14,946 16.69 7.53
Mar -91 17245.63 1927.75 35B.00 79.00 2364.75 -14880.88 2,125 17.00 13.72 841.25 2.5 15,241 18.12 7.17
Apr -91 17763.25 2028.05 449.00 61.00 2538.05 -15225.20 2,319 $6.57 14.31 866.50 2.7 16,057 18.53 6.92
May -91 17184.13 1966.55 523.00 92.00 2581.55 -14602.58 2.406 $6.07 15.01 838.25 2.9 15,845 18.90 6.59
Jun -91 15103.37 1911.80 279.00 55.00 2245.80 -12857.57 2457 $6.25 14.91 736.75 2.8 13.871 18.83 6.74
Jul -91 17066.25 2275.85 278.00 72.00 2625.85 -14440.40 2.192 $6.59 15.41 832.50 2.6 15,596 18.73 7.11
Aug -91 17240.50 2039.45 222.00 79.00 2340.45 -14900.05 2.146 $6.94 13.61 841.00 2.6 15,537 18.47 7.24
Sep -91 15692.75 1682.76 906.00 83.00 2671.76 -13020.99 2,618 14.97 17.01 765.50 3.4 15.053 19.66 5.75
Oct -91 19811.20 2691.60 1009.00 165.00 3865.60 -15945.60 3.464 $4.60 19.51 966.40 3.6 19,701 20.39 5.69
Accusulated
Totals 171593.20 20436.46 4744.00 866.00 26046.46 -145546.74 23,600 $6.17 15.21 8,370.40 2.8 159,170 19.02 6.74
CIM NOV 22'91
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
November 20, 1991 Margie Vigoren, 550-5085
PLYMOUTH YARD WASTE SITE TO OPEN FOR TWO FINAL DAYS
Due to popular demand and the unexpected disappearance of
snow, the Plymouth yard waste site will reopen for two final days
this season on Sat., Dec. 7 and Sun., Dec. 8. The site will be
open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The site is located
behind the city public works garage, 14900 - 23rd Ave. N.
The site was closed after the recent Halloween blizzard.
However, with the recent melt many people have rediscovered
leaves which had been buried under mounds of snow. "This will
give those people who had bags of leaves unexpectedly buried by
snow one last chance to get rid of them," said Recycling
Coordinator Margie Vigoren.
Leaves and brush up to 4 inches in diameter will be
accepted. The site is only open to Plymouth residents. Please
bring identification listing your Plymouth address.
-30-
G'm NOV 22'9
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
STATE OF MINNESOTA
PERSONAL INJURY
DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No.
Earl G. Thompson, vr`�
Plaintiff,
SUMMONS
VS. � lS'
Mack Trucks, Inc.,
Bostrom Seating, Inc.,
Soo Line Railroad Company�
and The City of Plymouth,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plain-
tiff's attorneys an Answer to the Complaint which is herewith
served upon you, within twenty (20) days after service of this
Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail
to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the
relief demanded in the Complaint.
DATED: 14-414 y ,f/
Dou s E. Schmidt, #96921
SIEBEN, GROSE, VON HOLTUM, McCOY
& CAREY, LTD.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
900 Midwest Plaza East
Eighth and Marquette
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612) 333-4500
t 1,1 22 7 ,
�1
STATE OF MINNESOTA
PERSONAL INJURY
DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No.
Earl G. Thompson,
Plaintiff,
VS.
AMENDED COMPLAINT
Mack Trucks, Inc.,
Bostrom Seating, Inc.,
Soo Line Railroad Company
and The City of Plymouth,
Defendants.
COMES NOW THE PLAINTIFF and for cause of action against the
Defendants alleges and states as follow:
I.
That, on or about the 16th day of December 1986 the Plaintiff
was employed as a truck driver for Oscar Roberts Concrete Pro-
ducts, Inc. of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
II.
That, on the date the Plaintiff was seriously injured while
operating a Mack Truck, Model DMM6856S, which was manufactured by
the Defendant Mack Trucks, Inc., and was equipped with a Bostrom
Viking 303 driver's seat which was manufactured by the Defendant
Bostrom Seating, Inc.
That, prior to said incident the truck which Plaintiff was
operating at the time of said incident was purchased from Mack
Trucks, Inc., at its retail facility located at 2995 West County
"'M NOV 2 2'91
(2)
Road C2 in Roseville, Minnesota.
IV.
That, said injury occurred when Mr. Thompson was crossing
railroad tracks and the Bostrom seat caused him to to be pro-
pelled into the roof of the cab of said truck; further, that as a
direct result thereof the Plaintiff did suffer serious and per-
manent injuries and disability so that he has in the past and
will in the future suffer great bodily injury, disability, loss
of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, emotional distress,
loss of earnings and earning capacity, medical and health care
expenses.
V.
That, the fault of the Defendants as described elsewhere
herein was the direct and proximate result of the injuries and
damages sustained by both Plaintiffs.
VI.
That, the Defendants did negligently, carelessly and
unlawfully design, manufacture and sell said truck and, in par-
ticular, the above-described seat; further, that the Defendants
did fail to provide reasonable and necessary warnings and
instructions for use.
VII.
That, the truck, specifically including the said seat, was
unreasonably dangerous thereby making both Defendants strictly
liable to the Plaintiff.
VIII.
That, both Defendants did expressly and impliedly warrant
c4m NOV 22'91
(3)
that the truck, and in particular the seat, were fit for their
normal and intended uses, of good and merchantable quality, and
reasonably safe.
IX.
That, the railroad tracks in question were unreasonably
dangerous and were negligently, carelessly and unlawfully
constructed, repaired, and maintained by the Defendants Soo Line
Railroad Company and the City of Plymouth.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays for judgment against the
Defendants in an amount in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00)
Dollars each, together with interest, both pre -judgment and post-
judgment, costs and disbursements as allowed by law.
DATED: U
Douglas E. Schmidt, #96921
SIEBEN, GROSE, VON HOLTUM, McCOY
& CAREY, LTD.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
900 Midwest Plaza East
Eighth and Marquette
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612) 333-4500
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The undersigned hereby acknowledges that costs, disbursements,
and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded pursuant
to Minn. Stat. §549.21, Subd. 2, to the party against whom the
allegations in this pleading are asserted.
oug as E. Schmidt, #96921
AC2292.1-2
�lM 0.22'91
PLYMOUTH FORUM
NOVEMBER 18, 1991
LeRoy Reinke, 14411 County Road 6, complained Dial -a -Ride
about the Plymouth Dial -a -Ride service. He
stated that an increase in ridership cannot be
achieved by the City if there are not adequate
buses to accommodate citizen requests for rides.
Mr. Reinke stated he had called Dial -a -Ride for
pickup and was told there was no room.
Councilmember Vasiliou stated she has received
similar complaints.
Staff will have the Dial -a -Ride provider contract
Mr. Reinke to inquire about his concerns.
Mr. Reinke stated that he has been informed he is County Road 6
now limited with what improvements can be done to
his home due to the County Road 6 project and its
effect on the right-of-way. He stated this
should have been announced at the improvement
hearings or during the eminent domain case. He
stated he had planned to enclose the front step
area of his home, as well as some type of work on
the side of his home. Residents should have
known that they may be limited in the future as
to where improvements are allowed and whether a
variance would be required.
Attorney Thomson stated that this general issue
was discussed with Mr. Reinke's attorney during
the eminent domain action.
Attorney Thomson will respond to Mr. Reinke's
concerns and provide a copy to the Council.
am 02-12'91
PLYMOUTH CHARTER COMMISSION
OCTOBER 14, 1991
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice -Chair Virgil
Schneider. Present were Schneider, Bobra, Ford, Bujold, Foley, Crain,
Pribble, Singer, Peterson, Speck, Duntley and Wirth. Absent were
Chair Tierney, Milner and Patterson. Motion by Duntley, seconded by
Peterson to approve the minutes of the September meeting as printed.
Schneider reported that the Plymouth City Council approved the 1991
budget request of the Charter Commission but deferred the 1992 budget
request to the special budget session to be held later. Foley asked
if there was static. Schnedier replied that he watched the
proceedings on cable and the council seemed inquisitive.
Disnnss on of Issues Agreed Upon at Sep.tyher 23 Meeting.
Schneider requested that we move into the discussion of the five
issues that were outlined at the September meeting. He suggested that
the election dates be the first issue discussed.
�_r,.t,;on dates - At present Plymouth holds elections on the first
Tuesday in November in odd years. Schneider suggested that if
elections were held in the spring, the city would have to handle the
entire cost. Bobra asked what other cities have spring elections.
Please see handout from LWV on Minnesota city elections. Speck
remarked that November elections seem to be the majority. Foley cited
that four cities elect in odd years and the rest in even years.
Schneider said that we have two separate issues: odd/even year
elections and fall/spring. Foley would like it made clear that any
resolutions made this evening be only temporary and not binding to
this commission. Schneider agreed and said that we would be holding a
straw vote. Motion by Foley, seconded by Crain that the city of
Plymouth establish elections on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November in even -numbered years. Discussion followed with
Duntley seeing merit personally in the odd year elections because of
better representation by voters who are better informed; would not
like to see city elections rolled into national elections. Foley
added there is a larger turnout in even years is better
representation. Bujold: present city council can indicate election.
Do we want to lock into our charter the election year? Schneider
answered that that is correct, the council can do that with any
effective date. Peterson: A high voter turnout in Plymouth is seen
during a national election with a low turnout with only city
candidates. Bobra: Spring would be low turnout, general election a
high turnout with expenses lowered for the city. Foley asked if after
we take a straw vote on these resolutions, will we vote on whether we
want a charter? Answer was yes. Crain remarked that he has wrestled
with this question and has moved away from odd to even year elections
as it has been proven that a small group can move an election; local
politicians direct themselves to voters that turn out each election
and during an even year election you must direct yourself to all
voters. Singer: Does this include staggered terms? Schneider: Yes,
we will talk that issue later. Duntley asked what percentage of
voters skip the city ballot altogether. Speck: No correlation
between even/odd years has been shown; there is a problem of attention
to issues with local issues overlooked; prefers odd year election.
Peterson: the country as a whole needs to look at entire procedure;
new trend is the use of absentee ballots; lifestyles are indicating
the need for longer voting period. Ford asked if we can usC� absentee
,
NOV 22'91
ballot on this issue? Scghneider felt that is a question only
attorney Kennedy can answer. Foley requested that Vice -Chair
Schneider feel free to enter into the discussion at will; also
more in
believes that the absentee ballot not in use in even year,
odd year elections. Duntley historically placed Plymouth elections in
early years on the first Tuesday of December annually;
ls that
party politics may become involved if moved to general election date.
Crain sees that as a concern and added that St. Paul has odd and they
are partisan elections; points out that even/odd has nothing to do
with partisan politics. Schneider reminded the commission that
Minneapolis and St. Paul are Class 1 cities with full-time councils.
Wirth: they are different type of cities and we should stay away from
comparing Plymouth to others; we are a long way from partisan politics
in Plymouth. Wirth sees the major issue as: What would encourage
citizens to become involved in city government. We should look for
timing of elections to encourage participation; statistics show that
even -numbered elections brings out the citizenry. Motion passed with
Speck and Duntley dissenting; all others voting in favor.
Rize of Councill.-At Targe - Schneider would like to combine
the next two issues of size of council and Wards/at large elections.
Foley shared with us that if this was Chicago, we would have 20 wards
- one for each liquor license. Bobra: population is increasing, so
the size of the council should increase. Foley would like to know if
statute requires a mayor for each city and has there been any
movement to increase the size of the council? Schneider replied yes,
a mayor is required in Plan B cities and he has not seen nor heard of
any groundswell to increase the size of the council. He has heard one
or two people comment that 6 would be better to spread the workload.
Crain agreed with this assessment. Foley: Would increasing the
number cut the workload? Schneider replied that it would put more
burden on the city staff. Wirth: this is not an insurmountable
problem if we saw the need; city has bigger agenda as it grows, can
the present,council keep up with it? Crain remarked that it is not
the number of council, but who they are. Wirth: Can you divide the
responsibilities among the councilmembers by giving them different
city departments to work with? Schneider replied that this is done
somewhat in Maple Grove with the councilmember acting as
communications liaison. Crain concurred that this is communication -
oriented. Duntley: Individual has to vote, therefore each must be
acquainted with all issues. Ford: Is councilmember dedicated to
policy care? Crain replied No, but maybe he is more knowledgeable.
Speck sees a polarized city council presently; wouldn't a larger
council prevent that type of polarization? A 4 to 3 split is harder
to achieve. Schneider: polarization can occur at 4 to 1 or 3 to 2.
Motion by Pribble, seconded by Bobra to increase the council in
relation to 1990 population census over the 1970 census which showed
190% growth, which would put the council at 9. Wirth asked why not?
Schneider remarked that the downside of increasing from 4 to 6 is the
cost of staff person needed to accomodate each councilmember. Cost
would be 1/2 staff person (usually high management staff) of
approximately $24,000 plus $12,000 estimated costs of each of the 4
councilmembers for a total of $73,000. Wirth: Maybe council could
have a full-time staff person. Crain is against a council of 9; we
would have 9 people who want to talk on one or most issues and this
would take more time. A citizen could address issues with a majority
of the council with only 3 phone calls presently, with a larger
council this would require more phone calls to reach a majority of
CIM NOV 2 2'91
\Z�_\n$
councilmembers. The more people on the council, the more difficult to
get something accomplished. Wirth: Why make it easy to speak to the
majority? Duntley: Size has something to do with efficiency; would
like to see more than 4 but less than S. Bujold: Decision-making
needs smaller body; smaller council has sharper spotlight; larger jury
is better with richer confluence and more deliberation, but council
needs sharper focus where the glare is more intense which encourages
deliberateness and conscientiousenss. Bujold prefers 6 as the
population of Plymouth has grown and the council should represent that
growth. Foley: election process should promote renegades and larger
council would help; would like to increase to 6 for better
representation of the population growth. Bobra: Plymouth has bigger
tax base and we can handle the expense of more councilmembers; a big
body has less efficiency; would like to see more minority
representation on the council and believes this can be achieved with
increase to 6. Substitute motion by Foley, seconded by Pribble to
amend the original motion by inserting 7 (6 councilmembers and 1 mayor
and deleting 9. Schneider remarked that he believes that Plymouth has
a history of councilmembers being accessible to all citizens. Wirth:
maybe we have to do better than that. For example, the regional town
meetings are a great asset and we should continue them. Pribble
questioned if 7 is the maximum number allowable under Plan B statute?
Also, Pribble commented that if we think we need more than that, then
we need a charter. Motion, as amended passed with Schneider, Bujold
and Duntley opposed.
Wnrdm/At Large -A motion by Foley, seconded by Bujold that all City
Councilmembers be elected at large. Bujold asked if any members of
the commission had anything to say in favor of ward system? Also, he
commented that a ward system provides greater representation in
homogenous groups, but we must have a charter to have wards. Crain
offered that in a city that has growth such as Plymouth wards offer
better representation; it is difficult for individual councilmembers
to be knowledgeable about all issues - some will still feel left out
or neglected. Crain offered that the parochialism that seems to be
inherent in the ward system with bargaining may lead to partisan
politics, although he does not see that as likely in Plymouth. Foley
is opposed to wards; would like to see a full-time council. Peterson
sees merit in a combination of ward/at large system. Ford said that
from what he has .seen in St. Cloud, the ward system doesn't work well.
Duntley found the Little Falls experience as not very effective;
certain members wield substantial power which can be disproportionate
to number of voters in their ward. In addition, Duntly said there is
no assurance in the ward system that you will get the representation
citizens are looking for. Crain commented that it is expensive to
reach 70,000 people in an even -year election. Duntley countered that
the best arguments for wards is the financial strain of elections.
Peterson asked if we could receive an historical recap of what
neighborhoods the councilmembers have come from over the last twenty
years. Schneider will request from staff. Speck feels to maintain
equal representation we would have to redraw ward lines until the city
stabilizes; now is not the time because of city growth. The average
citizen would identify with one councilmember according to Wirth.
Pribble reminded us that we MUST ADOPT a charter if we want wards;
let's look at how good government can be attained in Plymouth. Foley
said that with ward system each councilmember would be full-time.
Schneider was against the ward system for years but in looking at
Plymouth history, people are coming out of HOT development areas to be
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elected; older neighborhoods not getting their share of representation
(ie: Northwest and Southeast) and he would like to see a 4-2-1
combination. Bujold would like to see this come from the citizens not
theorists. Wirth responded that we represent the opportunity for
citizens to express opinion; we need to put this in front of them.
Bujold inidicated that the LWV video showed NO positions for wards.
Wirth replied that that was true but we're Plymouth and we need to see
what would work here; Minnetonka works but Bloomington was against.
Motion by Wirth, seconded by Pribble to amend the original motion to
read: The City Council shall consist of 2 atslarge members, 4 ward
representatives and 1 Mayor elected at large. Motion passed with 8
voting in favor and opposed were Bujold, Speck, Duntley & Foley.
Staggered Terms: Offered - Elections every two years(members
would serve 4 year terms) with one at large, 2 ward representatives ( 1st
& 3rd at one election and 2nd &
4th and next election), and the mayor Wirth commented
that the Mayor is councilmember pro -tem. Duntley remarked that the
mayor has borne the responsibility for leadership. Schneider offered
that figuratively speaking the mayor is the leader and s/he runs
every election. Duntley sees running more often makes him/her more
accountable. Foley commented that we should make it all the same and
all elected at the same time. Schneider is opposed to all elected at
once, takes 6-9 months to get up to speed. Bobra is in favor of
staggering and 4 -year terms. Bujold sees the potential of 4 turnovers
each election. Wirth asked that if the mayor is a regular council
member, why is he different? Schneider replied that the mayor has
more .power by virtue of office. Wirth commented that the personality
of the mayor shines through. Foley said that you can't design a
system for only perfect people - like ME! Duntley feels that people
want an authority figure. Motion by Foley, second by Pribble that the
mayor be amended to a 2 -year term. Passed unanimously. (Crain had
left the meeting before this vote)
Rtrnna Council - Wirth asked if the Home Rule Charter has
a system that does not require a Mayor. This questions must'be
forwarded to the attorney. Motion by Foley, seconded by Duntley that
Strong Mayor -Council be tabled to the next meeting. Passed
unanimously.
Tnitiative & Referendum - Schneider provided some definitions.
Initiative is the petition for an ordinace; Referendum is a situation
where an ordinance is on the books and a referendum is needed to take
off the books; needed to upset action of council. Recall can be only
for malfesance or nonfesance. Question asked if Recall in Minnesota
can only be on malfesance or nonfesance under Plan B statutory city.
We must forward this question to our attorney. Wirth asked if there
was a history of IRR in Plymouth. Schneider replied that he does not
remember receiving any petitions outside of a $3 million bond issue in
1981. Bujold feels ignorant about IRR; what about other
municipalities; does it create wildfire?; he would like to hear
experiences. Duntley offered that page ? in the Minneapolis Model says
that IR is seen as a safeguard. Peterson commented that this issue
would be addressed by keeping the percentage high of voter turnout
needed. Pribble asked if we could direct the Attorney or staff to
obtain more information from the LWV or other sources on the National
level of IRR; how it works, how often is it used. Speck would also
like to see ranges of requirements for IR; we should make it difficult2,
hut. not impossible. Schneider, too , felt that effort is neededelhs
Duntley commented that IR would spur the council into action. Speck
commented that with IR coming in and then a groundswell of support,
the council knows they have to take a more serious look; very much in
favor of IR and also high safeguards. Bujold said that presently we
do not have IR available to us; is there another legal way to obtain
Pribble, seconded byhSpemustobtablewIRRetotthethnexttmeeting.MoPassedy
unanimously.
The next meeting was set for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18,
1991.
Other Business - We request that the Attorney Kennedy be present
at the next meeting. We invitve a staff person to attend at their
option, but it is not required. Comment made that a report from the
Wayzata Sailor requested to attend this meeting, but did not.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:90 p.m.
Submitted, Ellie Singer
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
NOVEMBER 13, 1991
PRESENT: Yvonne Carlton, Ken Nelson, Linda Arendt, Dennis
Jacobson, Peter Tulkki, Mike Cagley, Joe Edwards, Nancy
Holter; representing Morley National Bus Company -
Dennis Ridley; representing MTC - Steve Jaeger;
representing Regional Transit Board - Len Simich, Dave
Jacobson; representing City of Plymouth - Frank Boyles
I. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 16, 1991 MINUTES
The minutes were approved as submitted.
II. REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS
A. Dial -A -Ride - October
Dennis Ridley reviewed the 1991 monthly cost summary
for Dial -A -Ride. He stated that in October 1991
Plymouth Dial -A -Ride carried almost 1,000 passengers
more than any previous month, totaling 3,464. As a
result of this heavy passenger load, the subsidy per
passenger was reduced to $4.60, recovery ratio
increased to 19.5%, rides per hour increased to 3.6
and miles per passenger fell to 5.69. On a year-to-
date basis, this brings the recovery ratio to 15.2%
which exceeds the current RTB standard. Frank Boyles
stated that the target is to exceed 20% in 1992 with a
subsidy per passenger of $5 or less.
B. Northeast Metrolink - October
Steve Jaeger reported that ridership for Northeast
Metrolink varied between 232 riders and 324 riders
average per day. He stated that the worst day was
during the storm of November 1. A number of days were
required to recover from that storm as some 400 pieces
of equipment were stuck and the road conditions caused
injuries to some drivers.
C. Southwest Metrolink - October
Steve Jaeger stated that the Southwest Metrolink
varied between 266 passengers 344 passengers. Frank
Boyles stated that based upon his statistics, the
average ridership on Route 91 has been declining
comparing to the same month last year, while the
northeast ridership is increasing substantially. He
asked Steve Jaeger to investigate the reason for the
decline in Route 91 ridership and report back at the
next meeting.
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MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
November 13, 1991
Page 2
D. Route 92 Reverse Commuter - October
Steve Jaeger stated that the reverse commuter service
increased substantially in October as a result of
route and time revisions. Whereas the September
ridership was between 36 and 61 passengers per day,
the average for October was between 90 and 116. He
expects the ridership to improve incrementally over
time.
III. FOLLOW UP ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Status of Route 92 Improvements and Rerouting of 93B,
2,IQ - Steve Jaeger stated that the Route 92
improvements as noted in the ridership statistics have
led to an im,)rovement in ridership. Frank Boyles
indicated that marketing will be conducted including
the 17 firms who participated in the TDM program in
hopes that schedules will be more readily available to
their employees.
Steve Jaeger said that the revisions to Route 93B and
93C have gone smoothly. Joe Edwards indicated that he
had not heard any complaints about the service.
B. TDM Project - Dave Jacobson stated that he is in the
process of preparing reports for each of the 17
participating employers. These reports will serve as
Transportation Management Plans for each employer.
The plans will define the steps which the business,
City, Minnesota RideShare, and RTB can take to
improvement transit ridership for that particular
business. Businesses will be contacted before
December to make arrangements to review the reports in
January.
C. Route Marking of Mini -Coaches - Dennis Ridley stated
that after some discussion with the drivers, they have
agreed that the minicoaches will be marked with the
route which they will initiate at the Park and Ride
lot. In this way, new passengers in the Park and Ride
lot will be assured that they get on the proper
vehicle. Dennis has also asked drivers to take a more
aggressive stance in advising passengers which route
they are driving.
D. Lefthand Turns onto Highway 55 from Righthand Lane -
Dennis Jacobson stated that this was only occurring
with one driver. Dennis Ridley indicated that the
driver received disciplinary action. If such actions
happen again, he asked that he be contacted directly.
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MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
November 13, 1991
Page 3
E. Passenger Complaints About Dial -A -Ride Availability -
Dennis Ridley stated that because ridership has
increased, availability' of Dial -A -Ride has decreased
for some passengers. This has resulted in complaints.
As a result of the ridership increases, a fourth a.m.
peak period vehicle has been added. For the short-
term, at least, this seems to have resolved the
problem. The peak period vehicle will be used only
for occasional riders with the other vehicles used to
a greater extent to accommodate subscription riders.
F. Solicitation of New PACT Members - Frank Boyles stated
that ten riders have volunteered to serve on the
Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit. Some were
unable to make this meeting, but will be invited both
to the MTC tour scheduled in December and upcoming
meetings.
IV. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW AREAS OF CONCERN OR RECOMMENDATION
1. Joe Edwards stated that one of the drivers on the 93B
and 93C routes was going 45 mph on a 30 mph road (36th
Avenue North). This only occurred one time on October
18. Dennis Ridley will check.
2. Joe Edwards asked whether the Dial -A -Ride service
would be extended until 9 p.m. from the day after
Thanksgiving through December 31. Frank Boyles stated
it would.
3. Joe Edwards stated that something has to be done,
especially in adverse weather circumstances so that
passengers transferring from St. Paul to Minneapolis
and vice versa can be assured that the bus they are
transferring to has not left. Steve Jaeger suggested
that Joe have the driver of the vehicle contact the
control center from the bus to ensure that he is not
left in a lurch.
4. Joe Edwards stated that he was concerned about the
fact that substitute drivers on 93A and on 94B got
lost. He stated that since the last meeting, this has
happened twice on the 93A and four times on 94B. A
means has to be found so that substitute drivers
understand the route better and the detours. Steve
Jaeger will investigate.
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MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
November 13, 1991
Page 4
5. Mike Cagley said that the thermostats in the buses
seem to be either totally on or off. A suggestion was
made that since the driver can't tell the temperature
in the back of the bus, it would be appropriate to
nicely help him in regulating the temperature.
6. Mike Cagley stated that the door seals in 1246 (side),
and 1246 and 1248 (bottom), are missing, making for a
cold breeze in the back of the bus. Steve Jaeger said
some of these parts are no longer available for the
M.A.N. buses, but that they will fabricate a piece to
do the job.
7. Mike Cagley stated that the lights are not working on
the full-size vehicles. In some cases, up to one-half
the lights are out. Steve Jae -Ar said that he would
have his own people check this, rather than relying on
the mechanics.
8. Mike Cagley asked whether it would be possible for the
full-size bus drivers to have flexibility in choosing
their routes downtown in inclement weather. It may be
possible to get down to I-394 or Highway 55 faster
using alternate means. Steve Jaeger said that in
1992, i.e., the next pick, drivers will have this
freedom. Passengers have to realize that the drivers
may guess wrong occasionally.
9. A suggestion was made that a flyer be distributed to
passengers thanking them for their patience following
the megastorm, asking them to remember their bus route
number, and advising them of Dial -A -Ride extended
hours.
10. Dennis Jacobson stated that the minicoaches waited in
the Park and Ride lot for 45 minutes for the second
and third Route 91, 5:08 vehicles. The radios failed
in this worst case scenario. His point was that
drivers should be advised to use the phone when the
radios failed so that they are not waiting for
vehicles that never arrive.
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MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
November 13, 1991
Page 5
11. Mike Cagley stated that the Route 93's using Lancaster
and 36th Avenue are having a great deal of difficulty
getting them to Highway 169. He suggested that the
City consider improving this intersection. Frank
Boyles stated that the City has a capital contract and
he will attempt to include funds for such an
improvement in the contract for 1992. A suggestion
was made that aerial maps be included for the next
meeting to discuss the use of this intersection versus
County Road 9 and Nathan Lane.
12. Nancy Holter stated that the 7:08 Route 91 full-size
vehicles left before all vans arrived at the Park and
Ride lot. While this is normal practice when the
vehicle is full, when it is only half full it should
wait. Apparently a new driver was involved. Steve
Jaeger stated that the driver would be advised of the
error.
13. Ken Nelson expressed concern about buses stopping
downtown too near the snowbanks. Steve Jaeger stated
that in order to stay out of the traffic lane, the bus
must pull as close to the curb as possible. He
discussed the implications of the American with
Disability Act requirements, especially for snow
clearance by municipalities. They will be working
with the City of Minneapolis in the future on this
subject.
14. Ken Nelson stated that on November 4 the first
Vicksburg shuttle did not show. Dennis Ridley
suggested that in inclement weather Ken Nelson called
the Dial -A -Ride number, 550-5057, to determine the
status of Metrolink minicoach routes.
15. Joe Edwards suggested that the City include the Dial -
A -Ride telephone number under the City phone listing.
16. Ken Nelson requested that the City and MTC reexamine
the possibility of routing the evening Vicksburg
shuttle from Vicksburg to 14th Avenue, Archer, and
then County Road 6. Steve Jaeger stated he would
investigate and report at the next meeting.
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MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
November 13, 1991
Page 6
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Steve Jaeger stated that tour of the MTC facilities could
be scheduled. The committee concurred that the best date
would be Saturday, December 14 at 8:30 a.m. MTC will
provide a vehicle for PACT members to shuttle downtown.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
November 13, 1991
Minutes
PRESENT: Kim Bergman, Robert Cameron, Charles Darth, Dan
Donahue, Jerry Dulgar, Walt Fehst, Linda Powell,
Joy Robb, Carroll Vomhof, Jim Willis
Dan Donahue spoke on the five city housing
coalition that has been formed. The five cities
are Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New
Hope and Robbinsdale. Also involved in the
coalition are Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council staff, Metropolitan Council staff and
school districts. The coalition was formed because
of concern over the increased housing and human
services needed in the community. The purpose of
the coalition is to try to develop strategies to
bring about positive changes in the communities.
The superintendent stated the need to start
planning the implementation of the police liaison
program for next year. She feels the greatest need
is at Armstrong High School, Cooper High School
and Hosterman Middle School. Bob Cameron will
present a draft of the program to the council at
the next meeting.
The superintendent presented an update on teacher
negotiations.
Super Valu presented the district with another
offer to purchase Mielke Field. The offer is the
same as the one made last April. The school board
will be discussing this offer at the next school
board meeting.
The next GAC meeting will be December 11.
Scheduling of district buildings and design of new
America schools will be on the next agenda.
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CIN OF
PLYMOUTFF
November 21, 1991
Name (Water Quality Committee)
Address
Plymouth, MN
Dear Resident:
Congratulations! At their November 18 meeting, the Plymouth City
Council voted to appoint you to the newly established Water
Quality Committee. Enclosed is a Committee membership roster for
your use.
You will be receiving additional materials about the committee,
and agenda materials for the first meeting, from City Engineer
Dan Faulkner.
The City Council and staff thanks you for your interest and looks
forward to working with you in the coming year.
Sincerely,
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La rie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE
Name
Bonnie Hackner
1635 Black Oaks Place
Plymouth, MN 55447
Mary Christine McKee
1345 Juneau Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
David G. Tkachenko
12603 Sunset Trail
Plymouth, MN 55441-5705
Valentin Scheglowski
6 Saratoga Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Gordon D. Lewis
5295 Ximines Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Jeffrey A. Shopek
4425 Goldenrod Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
LuAnn Yattaw
5915 Kirkwood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Bob Zitur, ex -officio
12185 48th Circle
Plymouth, MN 55442
Eric Blank
Park and Recreation Director
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dan Faulkner
City Engineer
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone
R. 473-7039
0. 683-6513
R. 593-1455
R. 544-8243
R. 545-0392
0. 545-1401 x-7521
R. 553-1206
R. 559-0868
O. 559-1900
R. 559-0998
O. 493-1146
H. 559-3728
0. 550-5131
O. 550-5071
11/21/91
City Council
Staff
Staff
The Chair of the Water Quality Committee shall be selected by its
membership.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1991
REVIEW & OUTLOOK
Subsidized Scandal
It would be hard to think of a sub-
ject that Congress's politicians lavish
more attention on than housing, espe-
cially subsidized housing. Which may
be the straight-line reason why so
much of the housing that poor people
live in is wrecked. Politics plus public
housing produces ruin. The thing
about bad politics, though, is that it's
so hard to turn it off, which means the
country's inner cities are covered
with dilapidated and dangerous hous-
ing for poor people. This year, this ad-
ministration and this Congress will
bring more of the same.
The 1992 appropriations bill on
President Bush's desk is proof enough
that the federal government isn't get-
ting out of housing, despite what we
often hear. To its credit, Jack Kemp's
team at HUD pushed for a veto of this
latest pork slab. Secretary Kemp and
his colleagues have the right instincts
in wanting to replace the status quo
with tenant empowerment. But the
pig -out continues, and Mr. Bush
seems certain to approve it with his
signature. As Carl.Horowitz, a Heri-
tage Foundation analyst, puts it,
"We're on our way gradually to so-
cializing the housing stock."
Federal operating subsidies to lo-
cal public -housing agencies will have
almost doubled between 1986 and 1992.
Congress upped the executive
branch's ante each year, but HUD's
own requests rose by an even greater
percentage. The continuing "moderni-
zation" of the nation's 1.4 million
units of public housing by these same
local public -housing bureaucracies
has grown nearly 75% more costly
over the past three years, with $2.8
billion earmarked for fiscal 1992.
The National Center for Neighbor-
hood Enterprise, a private group in
Washington headed by Robert Wood-
son that encourages alternatives to
the bureaucratic welfare state, has
detailed where much of HUD's money
goes—or doesn't go—in a new report.
The Silent Scandal: Management
Abuses in Public Housing" critiques
the performance of the powerful local
housing authorities. It has been
mostly ignored by the capital press
corps, but ought to be required read-
ing for anyone who still cares about
accountability or results.
The report zeroes in on some of the
"most troubled" authorities, such as
those in major Eastern and Midwest-
ern cities. (In many smaller places,
the authorities are simply custodians
of senior housing, a big and rather
trouble-free component of the pro-
gram.) In half a dozen urban locales,
total federal subsidies per occupied
unit exceeded $6,000 in 1990—and
ranged as high as $12,636 in Bridge.
port, Conn., and $8,937 in East St.
Louis. At this rate, giving away the
apartments would save Washington
money within five years. The National
Center advocates tenant ownership or
management of low-income housing.
Despite the lofty spending levels,
not much seems to reach the residents
in the way of services or repairs. In-
stead it goes into bloated administra-
tive staff (notably in Washington,
Philadelphia and Cleveland) or crony
contracts that yield scant results.
Large numbers of units remain unoc-
cupied and uninhabitable year after
year, even as poor families clamor for
shelter. In Detroit the vacancy rate
exceeds 40%. The Bush administra-
tion, proposing "Operation Occu-
pancy," sought this year to base pay-
outs on the number actually housed.
Congress said no.
The big public -housing authorities
are patronage fiefdoms, typically run
by appointees of municipal -govern-
ment machines. Some are simply run
into the ground, financially. "The
more they lose, the more they get,"
laments HUD's deputy secretary, Al
DelliBovi. In most cases, the abuses
are made easy because all the money
comes from Washington and the ac-
tual rental dominions are so slight
they escape local political attention.
An exception is New York City,
which has four times as many units-
156,000—as the number two city, Chi-
cago. New York also commits local
dollars. As a result, HUD officials
credit the Big Apple with having one
of the better urban public -housing au-
thorities in the nation. Those who've
lived in or near New York "projects"
can only imagine what this suggests
of conditions elsewhere.
We and others raised the issue of
the authorities nearly two years ago.
In the meantime, they have gone on
squandering funds and fighting re-
forms at every turn. They have pow-
erful, entrenched friends In Congress,
who are constantly beating the drums
for more spending and erection of
more units. Capitol HW, which belat-
edly made much of the consultant
graft of the Samuel Pierce reign at
HUD, has since shown little investiga-
tive interest in where the welfare -
housing billions go.
Secretary Kemp has been up
against this legislative bloc In trying
to wrest power away from the local
authorities to vest it in recipient fami-
lies. His HOPE ownership program is
probably a helpful start. But in buying
maneuvering room, the past two Re-
publican administrations must share
responsibility for letting the bucks
flow. Anti-incumbent voters will have
to change Congress. Meanwhile, the
Silent Scandal festers.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 14, 1991
TO: Joe Ryan, Building Official
FROM: Helen LaFave; Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD
We received the attached Customer Comment Card at the front
counter from a contractor, Dave Lindstrom, who requested that
contractors be allowed to obtain sprinkler permits by mail.
Please respond to Mr. Lindstrom by November 22. Please forward a
copy your response to me for my file.
As you are aware, this is the third request of this nature that
the City has received in the past month. Several contractors
have mentioned that other cities issue certain permits by mail.
It seems appropriate that the Plymouth Building Division check
with other cities to determine what, if any, permits are issued
by mail and how mail -issued permits are processed in order to
ensure that staff can track and process the application
materials. Perhaps we could create a process that would not only
meet customer needs but also staff needs. Please let me advise
me of action taken on this by December 5.
Thanks.
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expressed concern regarding the issuance process for sprinkler permits. As
you know, we have initiated an automated system for processing permit
applications and issuance of permits. We have continually evaluated our
system and have received input about the operation of the system from
contractors and from groups representing contractors. Many of the comments-
received
ommentsreceived by sprinkler contractors included a better means of issuing sprinkler
permits by mail which would reduce the amount of time contractors would spend
coming to the City Center. For this reason, the following modification has
been extended to include sprinkler contractors which we feel address the
concerns that have been expressed to us:
Permits by mail and invoicing - the City of Plymouth has implemented a
means by which sprinkler contractors who generally deal with a large
volume of permits may charge their fees for such permits on a monthly
basis. This program was primarily designed for those contractors who
indicate a desire to operate exclusively by mail. I have enclosed
information which describes the invoicing requirements together with a
letter of understanding and agreement for your use.
Although our office tries to process permits of this nature on the day of
submittal, we cannot guarantee that applications received will result in same
day issuance. Permit applications submitted to our office will be process no
later than the close of business the following business day. .
As discussed in our recent conversation, we will be constantly evaluating our
system to see if other changes may be warranted. Let me assure that our
objective is to provide the best possible public service to our customers
consistent with our responsibility for fulfilling our legal obligations. If
you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 550-5031.
Sincerely,
�1.
Joe n
Building 'cial
cc: Helen LaFave
Customer Comment File
File
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: November 18, 1991
TO: Joe Ryan, Building Official
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD
We received the attached Customer Comment Card from a contractor
who requested that contractors be allowed to obtain sign permits
by mail. Please respond to him by December 2. Please forward a
copy your response to me for my file.
Thanks.
cc: Chuck Dillerud
Frank Boyles
sf: 12/2
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PUBLIC SERVICE COUNTERS CUSTOMER COMMENT CARD
We value your opinion about the service you receive at the Public Service
Counters! Please complete this card and drop it in a Customer Comment Box.
Date �` ,,_... ' 14��( Time S S
With which department(s) did you deal 1
Name of person you saw tItAA , 'f— 4eino
Did you have an appointment? Yes No
Was service prompt? Yes No Was service courteous? Yes. No
Is there information you still require?
How could we serve you better?
Your name would be appreciated; however, if you should prefer to remain
anonymous, we still value your observations.
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November 18, 1991
Mr. Mitch Demars
Crosstown Signs
10166 Highway 65
Blaine, MN 554434
Dear Mr. Demars:
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Thank you for submitting a customer comment card. In your comments you
expressed concern regarding the issuance process for sign permits. As you
know, we have initiated an automated system for processing permit applications
and issuance of permits. We have continuaTly evaluated our system and have
received input about the operation of the system from contractors and from
groups representing contractors. Many of the comments received by sign
contractors included a better means of issuing sign permits by mail which
would reduce the amount of time contractors would spend coming to the City
Center. For this reason, the following modification has been extended to
include sign contractors which we feel address the concerns that have been
expressed to us:
Permits by mail and invoicing - the City of Plymouth has implemented a
means by which sign contractors who generally deal with a large volume
of permits may charge their fees for such permits on a monthly basis.
This program was primarily designed for those contractors who indicate a
desire to operate exclusively by mail. I have enclosed information
which describes the invoicing requirements together with a letter of
understanding and agreement for your use.
Although our office tries to process permits of this nature on the day of
submittal, we cannot guarantee that applications received will result in same
day issuance. Permit applications submitted to our office will be process no
later than the close of business the following business day.
As discussed in our recent conversation, we will be constantly evaluating our
system to see if other changes may be warranted. Let me assure that our
objective is to provide the best possible public service to our customers
consistent with our responsibility for fulfilling our legal obligations. If
you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 550-5031.
Sincerely,
Joe Ry
Building 0 ficial
cc: Helen LaFave
Customer Comment File
File M Nov 22,E
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
November 19, 1991
Mr. Bill Ramsey
1215 Kingsview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Ramsey:
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I have received a copy of a letter which you sent to the County
Commissioners with respect to your property tax notice which
reflects a 27.2% projected increase in your county taxes.
In reviewing your truth and taxation statement, I note that the
market valuation for your property in 1992 has increased $14,600
to $140,300. This increase reflects the improvements you made to
your house since 1989 when you took out a permit for remodeling.
In a brief conversation with the City Asses.3or, I am informed
that some of the improvements to your home included the expansion
of your deck, a room addition, and a fireplace. At the time the
building permit was taken out, the estimated cost of the
improvements was $20,000.
If your property value had not been increased by virtue of the
improvement you made to it in the last couple of years, your
projected 1992 property taxes would have, in fact, decreased
slightly. We all recognize that the property tax burden is
particularly high on residential properties over $72,000. The
Legislature has taken steps to move in the direction of
correcting this problem commencing with taxes payable in 1992.
There is much work yet to be done.
I appreciate your sensitivity to this issue and your sharing your
views with us.
Yours truly,
James G. Willis
Manager
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cc: Scott Hovet, City Assessor
Mayor & City Council
Hennepin County Commissioners
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Food ,Service ,sales
5656 LINCOLN DRIVE ■ EDINA, MINNESOTA 55436 ■ PHONE: 933-6602
November 15, 1991
County Commissioners
Hennepin County
A2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear- Commissioners:
Regarding the attached, I have a hard time accepting
a request to increase my property tax by 27.2%.
I don't know of anyone getting a 27% wage increase
or any item going up price wise 27%. In a day of cut
backs, I'd suggest you start by;
A. Not using your car phones and
B. Selling your car phones for a start
If tax payers have to use phone booths to make calls,
so should the people we employ.
Government spending is getting out of hand and this
is a good example.
Regards,
,Qstc\�y.
Bill Ramsey
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Your Proposed Property Tax for 1992
THIS IS NOT A BILL - DO NOT PAY
The amounts shown below are being proposed by your county, city/town and school district.
1ILLIAM & KAREN RAMSEY Property ID: 33-118-22 12 0009
1215 KINGSVIEW LANE
'LYMOUTH MN 55447-4584 Market Value for 1991 taxes: 125,700 HMSTD
Market Value for 1992 taxes: 140,300 HMSTD
The market values have already been finalized.
If you have any questions concerning them,
` please contact your assessor.
Your county board of commissioners, your city council or township electors
and your school board will hold meetings soon to decide on the amount of
property taxes to collect in 1992 to pay for services they provide. The
county board and city council or township electors will also discuss their
proposed budget for 1992 and the school board will discuss its budget for
Lite currenL --.citvu1 year.
The first column of figures below shows the 1991 property tax you paid to
your county, city or town, school district and special taxing districts.
The second column of figures below shows the total amounts of property tax
your county, city or town, and school district will collect from you in 1992
if they approve the property tax amounts they are now considering. Any
upcoming referendums, legal judgments, natural disasters and special
assessments could result in increasing these amounts.
The amounts shown below for special taxing districts - such as watershed
districts - are the totals for all special taxing districts in which your
property is located. No meeting is required for these districts.
Your county commissioners, city council or township electors and school
board members invite you to attend their meetings at the times and places
shown below to express your opinions on the proposed property tax amounts
for 1992. If you cannot attend the meetings, you may send your comments to
the addresses listed below in the left column.
Property Property Increase Percent
Tax Tax or Increase Budget Hearing
You paid Proposed Decrease or Dates, Times
For 1991 For 1992 Over 1991 Decrease and locations
'ounty of Hennepin $599.56 $762.66 163.10 27.2% NOV 19, 1991 7:00 PM
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A2400 GOVERNMENT CTR A2400 GOVERNMENT CTR
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55487 MPLS MN 55487
348-3011
:ity of PLYMOUTH $287.59 $338.10 50.51 17.6% NOV 25, 1991 7:00 PM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH n t PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD
PLYMOUTH MN 55447 PLYMOUTH MN 55447
550-5000
1chool District 284 $1,021.96 $1,213.10 191.14 18.7% DEC 09, 1991 7:00 PM
WAYZATA SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION BLDG
PO BOX 660 210 HWY 101
WAYZATA MN 55391 PLYMOUTH MN 55447
476-3100
special Taxing Dist
Fiscal Disparity No meeting required
Tax Increment No meeting required
Other Districts $143.99 $130.79 -13.20 -9.2% No meeting required
.otals: $2,053.10 $2,444.65 391.55 19.17
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November 19, 1991
Mr. Kent D. Warden
Executive Director
Greater Minneapolis
Building Owners &
Managers Association
121 South 8th Street
Suite 610
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2841
Dear Mr. Warden:
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Thank you for your letter of November 18 addressed to the Mayor
and Council. We appreciate your comments regarding the need to
constrain governmental spending.
You and the members of your association are carrying far more
than your fair share of the property tax burden. The tax
classification rate structure, by design, shifts a
disproportionate share of the property tax burden to the owners
of commercial and industrial properties. While the Legislature
has indicated its intent to make "reforms" in this area, an
enormous disparity continues to exist.
The Plymouth City Council is just beginning its study of my
proposed 1992 city budgets. I know the Council will consider
your observations as they proceed with their review of the
budgets. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
Yours truly,
Jam s G. Willis
Cit Manager
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121 S. 8th Street, Suite 610 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-2841 Telephone: 612/338-8627 Fax: 612/340-9744
November 18, 1991
City Council
City of Plymouth
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Road
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Council Members:
Please accept this as our written testimony for the Truth in Taxation
Hearing for your City on November 25, 1991.
Our Association consists of the owners and managers of more than 35
million square feet of office space in the Minneapolis and Suburban
area, including a number of buildings in your City.
Our membership is very concerned about the extremely adverse economic
conditions now confronting our industry. Due to the excess of office
space on the market at this time and greatly reduced absorption of
space due to the recession and other factors, vacancies are high and
rents are depressed, and market values are declining rapidly as the
outlook for any near term improvement of the situation dims. The
problem is compounded by a tax classification rate structure that
places the property tax burden on commercial properties in Minnesota
among the highest in the nation.
Many of our member buildings are at this time struggling for
survival. Budget cutting and belt tightening in every conceivable way
is being pursued. We know that you too in managing the affairs of the
City are dealing with scarce resources and demands for improved
services. However, we would ask as you finalize your budget
deliberations, that you use the maximum restraint possible in spending
decisions, for the sake of our members and all of the taxpayers in the
City.
Thank you and good luck in this
assist you in any way we can to
place to live and do business.
important process. We stand ready to
make the City of Plymouth a better
Yours truly,
Kent D. Warden, RPA
Executive Director
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OFFI ERS 1991-92 JOHN P. KELLY, JR., RPA" President, THOMAS J. PARISH, Vice President, CLIFFORD HABECK, RPA" Secretary/Treasurer,
DIRECTORS THOMAS CLAIRMONT, DEAN FREEMAN, BETSY GEORGE, RPA," CLIFFORD HABECK, RPA* JAMES JACHYMOWSKI, DOUGLAS JOHNSON,
JOHN P KELLY, JR., RPA' JANET MOE, THOMAS J. PARISH, KENT D. WARDEN, RPA" Executive Director
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Mr. Arnold L. Pearson, Commander
HAMEL V.F.W POST 5903
2750 Upland Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Pearson:
I have received your letter of November 11, 1991 requesting that the City
of Plymouth look into providing sanitary sewer and water service to the
existing V.F.W. facility on Hamel Road immediately adjacent to the Medina
City limits. Currently, the City's plans for sewer service to this area
do not propose any service until after the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission (MWCC) constructs the necessary sewer facilities within the Elm
Creek Drainage area. At the present time MWCC has a study underway on
when and what service should be provided to this area. This study should
be completed in approximately six months, but currently it is expected
that no service would be available until at least the year 2000.
You state in your letter that sewer and water service is within 50 to 75
feet of your building in the City of Medina. Although the pipe may be
close to your property, it has to be determined whether it is at the
proper elevation and has adequate capacity to provide service.
I am requesting that the Plymouth City Engineer work with officials of the
City of Medina to determine if the Medina sewer could provide service to
your building. If service can be provided, it would then require an
agreement between the two cities before a connection could be permitted.
In accordance with City policies if a connection would be permitted, all
cost to do the work would be the responsibility of the benefiting
properties.
In order that we can complete our investigation, we need information on
the sewer flow and water use from your existing facility. I am requesting
that you provide me information which would include the square footage of
the building, the maximum number of people using the building at any one
time, and the type and number of bathroom fixtures within the building.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. Arnold L. Pearson, Commander
November 14, 1991
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If you have any questions on the information I am requesting or the study
we will be doing with the City of Medina, please contact Dan Faulkner,
City Engineer.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Donna Roehl, Clerk - Treasurer
CITY OF MEDINA
2052 County Road 24
Hamel, MN 55340
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November 11, 1991
Mr. Fred Moore
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear Mr. Moore:
I am writing in behalf of the Hamel V.F.W. Post 5903.
We are wondering when we will be getting water and sewer
to our Club. I talked to some owners in Hamel and found out
that we are in Plymouth, right on the boundry of Medina. All
of the homes in Hamel have water and sewer from Medina which
ends about 50' to 75' from our building.
What we would like is to have the line extended to our
building, and also to some homes across from our place. It
really would not invlove too much work as I see it.
We would appreciate your looking into this matter and
getting water and sewer to our post.
Sincerely,
Arnold L. Pearson, Commander
2750 Upland Lane
Plymouth, MN. 55447
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300 Shepard Park Office Center
2177 Youngman Avenue
LIESt. Paul, Minnesota 55116-3048
_ (612) 698-0302 FAX (612) 698.0417
November 18, 1991
Mr. Stan Scofield
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth DAN 55447
Dear Mr. Scofield:
Subject: False Alarm Fees
I uw}derstand that the City of Plymouth recently passed an ordinance regarding an
A increase in false alarm charges. One of your staff communicated to me that this
aggressive stance was meant to penalise certain buildings that had constant false
alarms.
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Please be advised that SummerCreek and SummerPlace Apartments are not abusers of
your the Fire Department. In fact, we have spent thousands of dollars on state-of-
the-art fire monitoring systema, and we have upgraded all of our equipment to meet
all required codes. In addition, the City of Plymouth is one of only a few cities that
demand U. L. Certification, This also is exceedingly expensive.
To date this year we have had four false alarms. The first two were rttributed to new
detectors that were faulty and the vendor replaced them immediately. The third was
due to a dirty detector in our elevator shaft, but which was not identified by our
inspector, and the fourth was caused by someone smoking a cigarette in the hallway.
As you can see, our false alarms were not caused by blatant neglect.
As a multifamily owner we pay three times more in taxes than do homeowners. We
spend incredible sums to safeguard our buildings. Though I appreciate and commend
your efforts to stop the properties that aro abusing your services, I request that the
charges for false alarms be charged only after the average number of calls per year
for abiding properties has been exceeded. Please do not penalize the apartment
communities that follow the rules, pay their taxes, and contribute to the Plymouth
community.
Sincerely your*,
STUART l;1ANAQEMI ENT CORPORATION
Pamela K. Soderquist
Property Manager
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William and Jeanine Cavanaugh
2015 Aquila Ave. N.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
SUBJECT: CITY OF PLYMOUTH V. CAVANAUGH
HENNEPIN COUNTY COURT FILE NO. C-1585
TAKING OF EASEMENT FOR VICKSBURG AVENUE AND
TAKING OF ACCESS TO VICKSBURG
CITY PROJECT NO. 853
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh:
Since August 2, 1990, there has been a check in the amount of $70,500
sitting here at the City of Plymouth, awaiting pickup by you. The check
is payable to William J. Cavanaugh, Jeanine Cavanaugh, Bruce E. Goldstein,
and Hennepin County Treasurer and is in final payment of amounts due under
the Stipulation of Settlement in the condemnation proceeding which was
concluded by Stipulation of Settlement dated September 17, 1990.
Since our original check to you in this matter has now been voided by the
passage of time, we have reissued a replacement check in the same amount
and payable to the same parties. A photocopy of both the old check and
the new check are enclosed.
The following are alternative methods by which this matter may be
concluded:
1. You may pick up the check by contacting Mr. Dale Hahn,
Finance Director.
2. You may advise us in writing that you wish to have us
deliver the check to either Mr. Goldstein or Hennepin
County.
3. We can deposit the funds with the District Court
Administrator if all payees will agree upon terms of a
stipulation which is acceptable to the City authorizing the
deposits.
4. You may leave the check sitting at the City, thereby
enabling the City to continue to have use of the funds.
However, our auditors advise us that the state may claim
that the funds should forfeit to the state as "unclaimed
funds."
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
William and Jeanine Cavanaugh
November 20, 1991
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We will appreciate receiving instructions from you as to which of these
choices you wish to pursue.
Sincerely,
c_
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
James J. Thomson, Jr. City Attorney
Dale Hahn, Finance Directo,:
Bob Lindall
Joel Seltz
Mirviss, Seltz & Seltz, P.A.
Southdale Office Center
6600 France Ave. S.
Suite 358
Minneapolis, MN 55435