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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-06-1991:r PCITV�COF PLYMOUTR CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM September 6, 1991 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER: SEPT. 16 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM City Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers 2. PLANNING COMMISSION -- Wednesday, September 11, City Council Chambers. The Planning Commission Forum will begin at 6:45 p.m., with the regular Commission meeting following at 7:00 p.m. Agenda attached. (M-2) 3. PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT -- Wednesday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit will meet in the large office area conference room. Agenda attached. (M-3) 4. PRAC -- Thursday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet in the City Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4) 5. PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE -- Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 p.m. The initial meeting of the Task Force will be held in the City Council conference room. Meeting notice attached. (M-5) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMRANDUM September 6, 1991 Page 2 6. PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE -- Sunday, September 15, 2-6 p.m. A copy of the Historical Society's newsletter is attached. (M-6) 7. HENNEPIN LIBRARY BOARD MEETING -- Thursday, September 26, 4:00 p.m. Attached is a letter from Bob Rohlf, Library Director, inform the Council of the next Library Board meeting to be held at the Golden Valley Community Library. (M-7) 8. SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TEAM -- Thursday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. A meeting of the Plymouth Solid Waste Advisory Team will be held in the City Council conference room. Meeting notice attached. (M-8) 9. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- September 20, 6:30 p.m. The Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce will hold its 34th Annual Dinner at the Medina Entertainment Center. Cocktail hour 6:30; dinner 7:30 p.m. A copy of the invitation attached. Please contact Laurie before September 9 if you will be attending. (M- 9) 10. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES REGIONAL MEETING -- Monday, September 30, 2:30 p.m. The League of Minnesota Cities' regional meeting will be hosted by the City of Lakeville at Brackett's Crossing Country Club, 17976 Judicial Road, invitation attached. For reservations, please contact Laurie by September 25. (M-10) 11. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and Council calendars for September and October are attached. (M-11) FOR YOUR INFORMATION..... 1. COUNCIL CANDIDATE FILINGS -- Filing for Mayor and the two Councilmembers seats opened on Tuesday, August 27. To date, the following individuals have filed for office: Mayor - Kim M. Bergman, 13930 60th Avenue North Councilmember - Kieran Anthony Stapleton, 17210 County Road 6 John W. Edson, 4835 Forestview Lane Dean Barkley, 2840 Evergreen Lane Joy Tierney, 17915 20th Avenue No. David A. Anderson, 4710 Minnesota Lane Filings will close at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM September 6, 1991 Page 3 2. ELECTION RESULTS -- A copy of the official summary election results is attached. (I-2) 3. PROPOSED PLYMOUTH LIBRARY -- Last July 1, Attorney Robert Lindall and I appeared before Judge Kevin Burke for the purpose of obtaining an order approving the petition and appointing commissioners, and an order authorizing the early transfer of title and possession of the property for the proposed library. At that same hearing, we agreed to develop a written stipulation confirming various matter relating to the acquisition, most particularly dealing with how any unused developable portion could be reacquired by the Cavanaughs. Since that time, Mr. Lindall has not been able to obtain an executed agreement from the Cavanaughs. As a result, he has petitioned the Court for a hearing on September 17, at which time the Court will be requested to issue an order approving the condemnation petition and appointing condemnation commissioners, and providing the City the right to take possession of the property. 4. ITT BUILDING (505 WATERFORD) OWNERSHIP TRANSFER -- Attached is an article from the September 2 issue of City Business, reporting that Ryan Construction Company and Northwestern National Life Insurance Company (NWNL) have transferred ownership of the 505 Waterford building to the Aetna Life Insurance Corporation. This action apparently was required because Ryan was unable to obtain long-term financing for the structure in the current economic climate. (I-4) 5. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING -- Last evening the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) interviewed four of the architectural firms which had responded to the RFP for the development of a concept design. Following the interviews, the HRA selected the firm of Arvid Elness Architects, Inc., of Minneapolis for the assignment. It is expected that the architects will commence their work immediately in order to meet the goal of having their concept design completed within a month. The HRA also plans to have at least one public meeting at which time seniors and other Plymouth residents will be invited to comment upon the concept plan. Both the HRA and the Council, at a joint study session earlier this summer, agreed that input would be needed from the community to determine the need and adequacy of the proposed facility to meet the requirements of Plymouth seniors, as well as a better determination of the overall costs of the project, including ongoing subsidies, to the Plymouth taxpayers. A copy of the Arvid Elness Architects proposal is on file in Milt Dale's office. Attached is an extract from their proposal which outlines the background of the firm and their approach to this assignment. (I-5) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM September 6, 1991 Page 4 6. I-494/COUNTY ROAD 6 INTERCHANGE -- Attached is a memorandum from Fred Moore in response to inquiries on the opening of the County Road 6/I-494 interchange. Fred advises that the interchange will not be open until the traffic signal is operational. The signal should be in operation by mid-September. (I-6) 7. CLOSURE OF COUNTY ROAD 6 WEST OF COUNTY ROAD 101 -- Hennepin County has posted a sign on County Road 6 at approximately Olive Lane informing motorists that County Road 6 will be closed beginning September 16. The County has a drainage culvert under County Road 6 approximately one-half mile west of our west city limits which is collapsing and must be replaced. The County estimates that it will take approximately one week to replace the culvert and reopen the roadway. During the road closure, County Road 6 will be detoured onto County Road 101 and Highway 12. There are no local streets within Plymouth to bypass the detour although we can expect increased traffic on Ferndale Lane which does connect with Wayzata Boulevard. 8. 1991 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - Mary & Farrel Horton, 218 Union Terrace Lane -- The attached memo from Fred Moore is in response to an inquiry received by Councilmember Vasiliou from Mary and Farrell Horton. The Horton's have a concern with the location of the roadway. Fred indicates that a meeting will be held in early October with all property owners affected by this road improvement to review the final plans. (I-8) 9. ZACHARY LANE SCHOOL - SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS -- Last May the City Council directed that additional signing, flashing beacons, and a marked crosswalk be installed on Zachary Lane between the Zachary Lane Elementary School and the Zachary Lane Playfield. All of the work, as directed by the Council has been completed and the flashing beacons were operational on Tuesday, September 3, the first day of school. The City Council also adopted a resolution requesting MnDOT to undertake a speed study on the safe and reasonable speed for Zachary Lane. The study requested by the City was from County Road 9 to 46th Avenue. MnDOT has completed the study and they studied the area from Rockford Road (Old County Road 9) to 46th Avenue. Attached are letters received from MnDOT on their determination of a reasonable speed limit. They have reduced the speed limit from 45 mph to 40 mph between Rockford Road and 300 feet south of 46th Avenue. The signs on the revised speed limit have been installed. (I-9) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM September 6, 1991 Page 5 10. FOLLOW UP TO ZONING ORDINANCE VIOLATION - 17320 STATE HIGHWAY 55 -- The attached memorandum from Myra Wicklacz gives a synopsis of the events taken place at this property. An inspection of the site on August 19 by a City building inspector found numerous signs and piles of miscellaneous items offered for sale. A correction notice was issued on August 21 informing the property owner that a transient merchant license was required in addition to a permit to allow the signage and outdoor sales. The police followed up on the complaint on August 23 and issued a citation to the property owner's son for selling merchandise outdoors on property not owned by him and without a Transient Merchant's license. Additional information on Myra's discussions with the property owner is included in her memo. (I-10) 11. MEDICINE LAKE EURASIAN MILFOIL -- Additional areas of milfoil on the east side of Medicine Lake have been confirmed by Hennepin Parks staff. A memorandum from Eric Blank is attached on plans for treatment of the area. (I-11) 12. UNITED WAY REPORT -- Attached is a report from the United Way of Minneapolis which documents the demographic, economic and social trends in the Twin Cities area. (I- 12) 13. MORE ACRONYMS -- Local government types have long known the usefulness and sometimes even fun of developing acronyms. We all know that "nimby," means "not in my backyard." An offshoot of this is "nimtoo," which stands for "not in my term of office." As might be expected, another has come to us from the United Kingdom. The new acronym is "banana," and stands for "build absolutely nothing anywhere near anyone." I thought you might enjoy this for a little lighter side of local government today. 14. MINUTES• a. Charter Commission, August 26, 1991. (I-14) 15. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, August 30, development signs were installed at the following locations: 1. Northwest of 10 hAvenue North and west Juneau Lane (91037). Sherwood Perl is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat and Variances for a seven lot and one outlot residential subdivision. Proposed variances are from the minimum lot width at the setback line, the required front yard setback, the required side yard setback and the required minimum lot area. In addition, a variance has been requested for the minimum lot area in the Shoreland District. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM September 6, 1991 Page 6 2. Northwest of the intersection of County Road 10 and Highway 169. (91039) The OPUS Corporation is requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development Conditional Use Permit Amendment to modify a proposed landscaping berm along their north property line adjacent to the City of Maple Grove. 3. Southeast corner of Medina Road and Vicksburg Lane (91048) Ver -Tech Inc. is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a waste facility for a recycling use, and approval of outside storage. 4. 17325 County Road 24 (91060) Fred Mith is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for a 10 lot single family subdivision; variances from the Zoning Ordinance required minimum lot width at the front lot line; and the rezoning of 5.614 acres from the FRD (Future Restricted Development District) to the R-lA (Low Density Single Family Residence District). , 5. 14920 26th Avenue North (91063) Select Metals is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment for outside storage and an enclosure for dumpsters. 6. 4710 Holly Lane North (91073) Hollydale Golf, Inc. is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan to allow construction of a storage building for the storage of golf carts. These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission at their Wednesday, September 11 meeting. 16. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES: a. Letter to Chuck Dillerud from John Lavander, President Caliber Development Corporation. (I -16a) b. Note of appreciation to Frank Boyles from Lisa Zawtocki, TwinWest Chamber, for chairing the Chamber's Expo 91 event. (I -16b) c. Letter of appreciation from William Kranz, William Kranz Construction to Joe Ryan. (I -16c) 17. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter From John LeFevre, confirming that Ed Hance, attorney for BWBR, has informed him that BWBR does not intend to make any post -trial motions either for relief from the verdict or for appeal. (I -17a) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM September 6, 1991 Page 7 b. Letter from Robert Beckers giving his resignation from the Planning Commission. (I -17b) c. Letter to Marl Ramsey, Osseo Schools Superintendent, from Councilmember Bob Zitur. (I -17c) d. Letter from Gerald Wilson, 540 Pineview Lane, to Mayor Bergman, concerning vandalism of mail boxes. (I -17d) e. Letter to Rudy Boschwitz, from Mayor Bergman, concerning street reconstruction in his area. (I -17e) f. Letters mailed to Charter Commission members not attending the August 27 meeting, providing information distributed to members at the meeting. (I -17f) g. Letter to Gloria Vierling, Chair Suburban Rate Authority, from City Manager, providing notice that the City will be terminating its membership with the SRA effective January 1, 1993. (I -17g) h. Letter to Fred Lips from Laurie Rauenhorst, confirming his reappointment to the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals. Also attached is a press release soliciting applications for vacancies on the Planning Commission. (I -17h) i. Memo from Laurie Rauenhorst regarding the redistricting process. (I -17i) James G. Willis City Manager PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1991 3400 Plymouth Boulevard CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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. Sherwood Perl. Preliminary Plat for 7 single family detached lots, Subdivision Variances and Shoreland Management Overlay District Variances for "Parkers Woods", at the Northwest corner of 10th Avenue North and Juneau Lane (91037) B. OPUS Corporation. Planned Unit Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for "Bass Creek Business Park" to modify the Grading and Landscape Plan along the north property line, located northwest of County Road 10 and Highway 169 (91039) C. Ver-Tech/Mr. Recycle. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow outside storage, and, a Conditional Use Permit for a Waste Facility for recycling at 2892 Vicksburg Lane North (91048) D. Fred Smith. Preliminary Plat for 10 single family detached lots, Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) District to R -1A (Low Density Single Family Residence) District, and Variance for rear lot width, for "Ironhorse Estates" located at 17325 County Road 24 (91060) E. Select Metals. Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to screen outside storage area at 14920 -27th Avenue North (91063) F. Ron Splett. Amendment to the Planned Unit Development Plan for Cimarron Ponds, and Conditional Use Permit for "Cimarron Ponds" to allow construction of a screen porch at 1160 Black Oaks Lane (91069) G. Hollydale Golf, Inc. Conditional Use Permit to construct a garage at Hollydale Golf Course, at 4710 Holly Lane North (91073) 6. NEW BUSINESS * A. Ryan Construction/Zero Max, Inc. Site Plan for a 52,748 square foot office/manufacturing/warehouse facility located southeast of Xenium Lane and 10th Avenue North (91075) B. Jerry Fischer. Site Plan for Orchids Limited to construct a 42 x 48 foot greenhouse at 4630 Fernbrook Lane North (91077) 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Hartford Investment Company. Continued Consideration of Preliminary Plat for 2 lots and 1 outlot, Site Plan for 72 units of rental townhomes, Rezoning from FRO (Future Restricted Development) District to R-2 (Low Density Multiple Residence) District and Conditional Use Permit for attached housing for "Fernbrook Townhomes" located southeast of Fernbrook Lane and 44th Avenue North (91044) B. Lowry Hill Development. Referral from the City Council of the Preliminary Plat, Subdivision Variance, and Rezoning from FRO to R- PA for 54 single family lots located at the northeast corner of Holly Lane and County Road 9 (91047) 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. Appointment of Planning Commission member to the Task Force for Outdoor Trash Container Screening. 9. ADJOURNMENT }A -0-,L.4 01M SEP 001 Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission September 12, 1991, 7:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. b. 5. Unfinished Business a. Review 1992-96 C.I.P. b. Review of field rental policy C. d. 6. New Business a. b. C. d. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjournment Next regular PRAC meeting - October 10 OM SEP 0611 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 3, 1991 TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER 11 MEETING The next Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11 at the Plymouth City Center. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: I. Approval of August 14, 1991 minutes: II. Review of ridership statistics. A. Dial -A -Ride B. Northeast Metrolink C. Southwest Metrolink D. Reverse Commuter III. Follow up items from previous meetings: A. Status of Route 92 Improvements and Rerouting of 93B and 93C. B. TDM Project C. Super Saver Outlet for Route 93 - Coopers Super Value IV. Identification of new areas of concern; or recommendation. V. Other Business VI. Adjourn 8:15 p.m. cc: Len Simich, Regional Transit Board Dennis Ridley, Morley Bus Company Steve Mahowald/Steve Jaeger, MTC James G. Willis, City Manager S.F. 9/11/91 0% $V '� O I , a M -s Mr. and Mrs. FirstName LastName Address SUBJECT: PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE Dear Mr. and Mrs. LastName: I wish to thank you for agreeing to serve on the private street task force established by the Plymouth City Council. I am enclosing a copy of the membership list of the task force along with the "charge" for the task force adopted by the City Council. I am establishing the first meeting for the task force for Tuesday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Please call me (550-5080) if you are unable to attend the first meeting of the task force. One of our items at the first meeting will be to determine future meeting dates. Approximately two weeks prior to this meeting I will also send you information which the City Council has previously received concerning private streets within the city. If you have any questions regarding the task force or additional information which you desire, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh enclosure cc: James G. Willis, City Manager Cant AUG 9'91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 I/Mr./and/Mrs./FirstName/Midlnitial/LastName/Address ///The attached letter was sent August 8, 1991 to the following list of people: 1/Mr.///Scott/H./Dake/ 11510 49th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55442 1/Mr.///Thomas//Fischer/ 12110 61st Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55442 I/Ms.///Deb//Frenzel/ 2775 Upland Lane Plymouth, MN 55447-1920 1/Ms.///Bernadette/J./Klein/ 1840 Troy Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 1/Ms.///Jennifer/L./Martin/ 10320 28th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55441 1/Mr.///Earl//Peterson/ 14875 19th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55447 I/Mr.///William//Pritchard/ 14725 41st Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55446 I/Ms.///Beverly//Romfo/ 14215 44th Place N. 15 Plymouth, MN 55446 am SEP 06'91 CIM AUG 9'91 PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE Scott H. Dake 11510 49th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55442 Thomas Fischer 12110 61st Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55442 Deb Frenzel 2775 Upland Lane Plymouth, MN 55447-1920 Bernadette J. Klein 1840 Troy Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Jennifer L. Martin 10320 28th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55441 Earl Peterson 14875 19th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55447 William Pritchard 14725 41st Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55446 Beverly Romfo 14215 44th Place N. #5 Plymouth, MN 55446 Fred Moore Director of Public Works Telephone Number R. 553-0322 O. 340-2219 R. 559-8759 R. 559-4493 O. 559-9336 R. 473-9687 O. 368-3609 R. 593-5237 R. 476-2573 R. 557-0751 O. 544-7333 R. 550-1470 O. 546-3800 O. 550-5080 7/91 CSM SEP 06'91 CIM AUG 9'91 k PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE CHARGE June 17, 1991 (As Adopted by City Council) Objective The Private Street Task Force is to independently reexamine what, if any, responsibility the City should have in private street maintenance and make recommendations to the Council on this subject, including the type of responsibility the City should have, if any, which streets qualify for city assistance, conditions and costs of such assistance, statutory authority for city actions, and the method for implementing task force recommendations. Composition The Task Force will consist of four residents whose homes are served by private streets, and four residents whose homes are served by public streets. An effort will be made to achieve geographic representation in the community. The Task Force will receive staff support from Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, who will be a Task Force member. Process The following is a proposed outline of the process the Task Force may wish to use to accomplish their objectives: 1. Review previous reports, minutes, and correspondence from Special Assessment Committee inquiry on this question. Receive report from Public Works Director and/or Special Assessment Committee members on this topic. Interview private street interests as appropriate. Review annual city street maintenance costs. 2. Answer the following questions: a. Does the property owner living on a private street have any claim on public funds for street maintenance purposes? b. If so, where should such funding come from? c. Define the legal authority for such funding? 3. Tentatively identify alternatives which the City could consider with respect to private streets. 4. Determine what data is needed to evaluate the alternatives and how that data can be secured. co SEP 136-s1 VIM W'*'J 9 I PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE CHARGE June 17, 1991 Page 2 5. Obtain necessary information. 6. Refine alternatives available and determine advantages/ disadvantages of each. 7. Select one or more alternatives to propose to City Council. 8. Determine action plan for implementation, identifying funding required, if any, source, statutory authority, etc. 9. Prepare draft report to City Council. 10. Finalize report and present to City Council. 11. Implement report of recommendations as directed by Council. Timeframe Complete report for presentation to the City Council by December 31, 1991 in order that adequate preparations can be made if legislative action is required. Next legislative session scheduled to begin January 6, 1992. SIM SEP rj b 1 GIM AUG 9'91 M -b SEPTEMBER 1991 VOLUME VIII SEPTEMBER OPEN HOUSE HISTORY FEST On Sunday, September 15th from 2-6 P.M., the Plymouth Historical Society will have an OPEN HOUSE with the 1 st Annual HISTORY FEST sponsored by Sharon Anderson and Terry Lessand of RE/MAX. Schedule of Activities: The Re/Max H ot 6:00 PM 2:00 PM Dixieland Band 3:15 PM rn starts playing SEPTEMBER 1991 VOLUME VIII SEPTEMBER OPEN HOUSE HISTORY FEST On Sunday, September 15th from 2-6 P.M., the Plymouth Historical Society will have an OPEN HOUSE with the 1 st Annual HISTORY FEST sponsored by Sharon Anderson and Terry Lessand of RE/MAX. Schedule of Activities: The Re/Max H ot 6:00 PM 2:00 PM Dixieland Band 3:15 PM Dixieland Band starts playing permitting. returns and the Plymouth Hi -ton -a! Society 4:00- PM Puppet Show is open for tours throughout the 4:15 PM Dixieland Band afternoon. 5:00 PM Last Puppet 2:30 PM The Goldentones Edith Hopperstad Show Senior Choir will Bea Jordan Unlisted enchant us with Jack Malmstedt 473-4493 their music Joyce McCaughey 544-2656 3:00 PM Puppet Show 5:30- The Re/Max H ot 6:00 PM Air Baloon Lift Name Off, weather Term permitting. $.50 hayrides throughout the afternoon Free pop and popcorn provided throughout the afternoon as long as supplies last! GARAGE SALE On September 12, 13 and 14th Plymouth Historical Society will have a garage sale in the Carriage House. The hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday and Friday and 9:00 AM to 12 Noon on Saturday. If anyone has any items to donate for the garage sale, please contact Myrtle Eckes at 545-6168. NUMBER 2 OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN PLYMOUTH It's not too early to plan ahead and :. mark your calendar for the Fifth Annual "Old Fashioned Christmas in Plymouth", Sunday, December 8th, co-sponsored by the Plymouth Historical Society and Plymouth Park Recreation Department. It will be bigger and better than last year, so watch for future announcements! BOARD OF DIRECTORS The following is the present Board of Directors: Name Telephone Term Ben G. Broman 559-5721 1991-1994 Vern Doseth 559-3777- 1889-1992 Myrtle Eckes 545-6168 1990-1993 Sharon Anderson 475-1974 1991-1994 Edith Hopperstad 473-3427 1990-1993 Bea Jordan Unlisted 1989-1992 Jack Malmstedt 473-4493 1990-1993 Joyce McCaughey 544-2656 1990-1993 Vern Peterson 559-2317 1989-1992 Dick Pouliot 569-9275 1990-1993 Barb Rasmussen 533-8444 1991-1994 Gary Schiebe 473-4889 1990-1993 Harvey Schiebe 545-6127 1990-1993 Adeline Schmidt 559-2459 1991-1994 Mable Swanson 545-7705 1991-1994 OFFICERS The following are the present officers: President Gary Schiebe 473-4889 Vice President Vern Doseth 559-3777 Secretary Sharon Anderson 475-1974 Treasurer Harvey Schiebe 545-6127 CIM SEP 0 6'91 - nt AR yr! COME ONE, Cont SILL! "T#�E 3WT'LE 7E�.M" Sharon Anderson and Terry Lessard For the benefit of the nymouth. 3tistori,ca Society and to thank, the community and families they serve, announce the time and place o f : ist Annual nisrroky r %"f. , (M�)-- 1 \- .artwork. 6y 13 year old Marta Atuterson Bring your friends and bring your family for a day of merriment and an educational glimpse into days gone by. "The Home Team", in conjunction with the Plymouth Historical Society, will host an OPEN HOUSE during which you are invited to enjoy a tour of the historical Society, hayrides for young and young at heart, puppet shows for the kids, dWz[and music provided by Stomp N Dixie, and the Goldentones Senior Chorus. finally, weather permitting, we will see the Re/Max hot air balloon inflated for display and [if t off into the evening sunset. liltER.E: The Plymouth gistoricaL Society and the Plymouth Creek. Park, located at 36th Avenue North and fernbrook, in Plymouth WIEEN : Sunday, September 15th from 2:00 to 6:00 P.11. Schedule of Activities: 2:00 P.M.. Dixieland Band starts playing 4:00 Puppet show and the Plymouth 3iistoricat Society is 4:15 Dixieland Band open for tours throughout the afternoon. 5:00 Last puppet show 2:30 The Goldentones Senior Choir 5:15 Dixieland Band will enchant us with their music 5:30 - 6:00 The Re/Max hot Air Balloon 3:00 Puppet show Lift off, weather permitting. 3:15 Dixieland $and returns $ .50 hayrides throughout the afternoon Free pop and popcorn provided throughout the afternoon as long as supplies last. This fun -filled day is co -hosted by the Plymouth historical, Society and "The Rome Team" Sharon Anderson and Terry Lessard Re/Max Results CIM SEP 0 b '91 591-6000 HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES RIDGEDALE DRIVE AT PLYMOUTH ROAD HENNEPIN 12601 Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-5648 Lr—u (612) 541-8530 August 30, 1991 Jim Willis Plymouth City Manager 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Jim, Please inform the Plymouth City Council members of the next Library Board meeting date and location; Thursday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Golden Valley Community Library, 830 Winnetka Avenue North, Golden Valley. Sincerely, Bob Rohlf, Director M-7 HENNEPIN COUNTY - an equal opportunity employer CIM SEP U6 August 30, 1991 FirstName LastName Address SUBJECT: SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TEAM MEETING Dear FirstName: — 5� A meeting of Plymouth's Solid Waste Advisory Team is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday September 26 1991 in the City Council Conference Room at the Plymouth City Center. It has been quite some time since the group has met, and there have been many changes in the areas of solid waste and recycling in recent months. One major change for the City of Plymouth is that I have taken over the responsibilities of Solid Waste Coordinator from Dick Pouliot, who has done such a good job for the City since the program began. I know this team has been a valuable resource for Dick, and I hope I can count on you to continue that support as we work to keep Plymouth in the forefront of responsible solid waste management. Some areas we will be covering in the upcoming meeting are: o Update on Recycling Program changes o Funding municipal recycling next year and beyond o Special collections of recyclables (household goods, appliances, magazines, etc.) o Moving on (commercial recycling, adding materials, yard waste composting, innovative collection, etc.) I look forward to meeting you for what should be an interesting and productive evening. If you cannot attend, or no longer serve as a member of the team, please contact me Mondays through Wednesdays at 550-5085. Sincerely, Marjorie E. Vigoren Solid Waste Coordinator MEV:kh cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works ciM SEP 0 6 '91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 ME 1/FirstName/LastName/Address/phone //THE ATTACHED LETTER WAS SENT TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE ON AUG. 30, 1991// 1/Denise/Bednarz/ 14300 34th Ave. N. 1102 Plymouth, MN 55447/557-1919 1/Dianne/Fischer/ 11415 42nd Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55441 1/Bob/Mueller/ 4612 Rosewood Lane Plymouth, MN 55442 I/Jackie/Uglow/ 11325 51st Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55442/557-9169 1/Sandy/Roskowiak/ Route 3, Box 342 Delano, MN 55328/479-3335 I/Sylvia/Gustafson 17555 28th Ave. Plymouth, MN 55447/473-8307 I/Mary/West/ 17200 30th Ave. Plymouth, MN 55447 I/Susan/Dunn/ 17815 4th Ave. Plymouth, MN 55447 1/Kim/Bennet/ 2845 Xanthus Lane Plymouth, MN 55447/475-3697 I/Nancy/Persian/ 2325 Urbandale Lane Plymouth, MN 55447/473-2333 I/Carole/Helliwell/ P.O. Box 42183 Plymouth, MN 55442 I/Mitzi/Heath/ 2365 W. Medicine Lake Dr. Plymouth, MN 55441 I/Mike/Berkopec/ WASTE MANAGEMENT - SAVAGE 12448 Pennsylvania Ave. S. Savage, MN 55378/890-1100 CIM SEP 0 6 '� i 1/Sylvia/Gustafson/ 17555 28th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55447 t/Carole/Rydberg/ 3225 Wellington Lane Plymouth, MN 55441/546-5368 CIM SEP 0 6 'b 1 .you ane cordially invited to attend the 34th y4nnual limner on Friday evening, September 20th -at fhe Medina CnfeAtainment Cenfer. CochtaiIA 6:30 - 7:30 !?inner 7:30 NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CNAABER OF COAACRCC EVENING NIyNLIyNTS Aattek of Celt"oniee Ai.ke Lynch WCCO Radio Pex4onaLity Bob Beichert Au.e.ic A enu: Steak & Shrimp Combo Introduction o� new board membeni lneAentation o� awandi $500.00 GRAND PRIZE MANY OTHER BOOR PRIZES Re-AcavaiLond ReguLRed, PLea.e.e Re-Apond By Septembex 9th M -9 CIM SEP U 6 ;� k 1r. AUG 0 s9 1 I am pleased to attend I an aotty, I wLil be unable to attend NAME COMPANY PONE NUMBER ATTENDING (Luf mme.4 on tevetae &i -del ENCLOSED IS A CHECK FOR $ ($30.00 pet petaonl PAYABLE TO NWS CAMBER OF COAAERCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, PLEASE RESPOND BY SEPTEMBER 9th *U Cli.enta, Ftienda anal Esployeea Welcome AILcaLon; The Nol thweit Suburban Chamber o� Commence woAAA to ad- vance the commencLa.l, Lndua.taLa.l and cLvLc LnteneAta o� the buaLneAAea Ln the trtade aAeaa o� the cLtLea o� Co2coaan, Loretto, AedLna, Plymouth GAeen�Le.ld and ?och�oad. 21. i C►M SEP U 6 y AJC' 7 `9 1 August 27, 1991 Dear City Official: rn - 10 I wish to extend a cordial invitation to attend the League of Minnesota Cities' regional meeting hosted by the City of Lakeville Monday, September 30, at Brackett's Crossing Country Club, 17976 Judicial Road. We believe the LMC has saved the best for the last regional meeting of 1991. The afternoon program will begin at 2:30 p.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. It will focus on personnel issues, including pay equity/comparable worth, veterans preference in hiring and fed- eral withholding information (W2's versus 1099's, along with the defined contribution plan for elected officials.) The presentation regarding pay equity/comparable worth is especially important now because the law calls for compliance by December 31, 1991. Personnel from the Internal Revenue Service will make a presentation on payroll withholdings. You are urged to include among your attendees the person or persons responsible for your fire department payroll because the July 1 law regarding Social Security and Medicare will affect salaries earned by firefighters. The social hour and dinner will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by the evening session. LMC President Pete Solinger will discuss the League's goals for the coming year. Included will be a League video on 1991 legislative decisions, their effect on cities and future implications. A discussion on the future of property tax relief funding will follow. The meeting will conclude with door prizes, including a free registration to the 1992 annual conference June 9-12 in Bloomington. We extend a special invitation to you to tour our new City Hall at 20195 Holyoke Ave. Tours will be available all afternoon, beginning at 1:30 p.m. and continuing through 4:30 p.m. A map that points out the location of City Hall and Brackett's Crossing, along with detailed directions for reaching Brackett's, is printed on the reverse side of this letter. To reach City Hall from I-35, exit on Highway 50. From Cedar Avenue, take 202nd Street west. To make reservations for your city, please return the enclosed registration form as soon as possible. The first 150 people to register will receive a special commemorative gift. If you must cancel any registrations, please notify Vicki Ennenga (469-4431, extension 203) by September25. Your city will be billed for those who do not attend and did not cancel their reservations prior to that date. We look forward to seeing you on September 30. Si rely, M yorDuane aun Enclosures CIM SEP 06'91 City of Lakeville CiM AUS ; 1 20195 Holyoke Avenue • P.O. Box 957 • Lakeville, MN 55044 • (612) 469-4431 • FAX 469-3815 BRACKETT' S FROK THE NORTH: TAKE 1-35W TO THE 185TH ST EXIT TURN RIGHT ON 185TH STREET GO A LITTLE OVER t MILE TURN RIGHT ON JUDICIAL ROAD (JUDICIAL ROAD LEADS TO BRACKETT"S CROSSING) .tai ak ST. WJ 0 a � 72nd o 175th ST. c 0 > h 18 th •rlz�:: W. e � 0 0 cr v v c 7 205th Co. Rd. 70 County , Rood 42 160th 9 0 a a�0 90th) ST. 0 0 = U 210th ST. W \ 215th ST. W. C I TY HALL ST. W. W. E 0 CL 212th ST. W. FROM THE SOUTH TAKE 1-35M TO THE COUNTY ROAD 70 EXIT TURN RIGHT AND THEN A QUICK LEFT ON KENRICK AVENUE (FRONTAGE ROAD] GO APPROX. 2 S 1/2 MILES NORTH TURN LEFT ON 185TH STREET (CO RD 64) GO A LITTLE OVER t MILE TURN RIGHT ON JUDICIAL ROAD (JUDICIAL ROAD LEADS INTO BRACKETT'S CROSSING] C1m+ AUG v League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting Registration Form city officials from the City of will attend the regional meeting in Lakeville on Sept. 30, 1991. We agree to pay for these meals unless the host city is notified of any changes by Sept. 27, 1991. Names/titles of persons attending: (Please print or type clearly. Use reverse side for more names) Person making reservation: City: Phone: Number of attendees x $10.00 registration fee- = $ ('$10.00 registration fee applies only to the first 10 registrants from your city) Number of attendees x $12.00 for dinner = $ TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $ Please make checks payable to City of Lakeville and return with registration form by Sept. 25 to: Vicki Ennenga City of Lakeville 20195 Holyoke Ave. P. O. Box 957 Lakeville, MN 55044 Handicap access is available. For specific information, please call Vicki Ennenga at 469-4431. CIM SEP � b Y � Clm AUG 30'91 COUNCIL CALENDAR: September M- %A SEPTEMBER 9 - 22 1991 September 9 1►AONOAY ISeptember 16 S 6:30pm PLYMOUTH FORUM 2 7:00pm'`REG. COUNCIL MEETING 4 5 6 7 8 September 10 TUESDAY 11 September 17 (Council candidate filings close) 14 15 16 7:00pm Private Street Task Force 18 19 20 September 11 JWEDNESDAYj 23 September 18 6:45pm PLAN. FORUM 26 27 28 7:00pm PLANNING COMMISSION 30 31 7:00pm Ply. Advisory Comm. on Transit September 12 THURSDAY ` September 19 7:00pm PRAC September 13 FRIDAY j September 20 September 14 SATURDAY September 21 September 15 SUNDAY September 22 2:00pm **PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE September M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 M T v6wuwi W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 CIM SEP U 6 , *Revised Meeting/Event **New Meeting/Event 9/6/1991 �.k-kl COUNCIL CALENDAR: SEPT. 23 - OCT. 6 September -October 1991 September 23 7:00pm CHARTER COMMISSION MO. DAY I 2:30pm **LMC Regional Meeting September 30 - Lakeville September 24 TUESDAY;;% October 1 September 25 7:00pm PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY October 2 September 26 ''THURSDAY 4:00pm **Library Board Mtg - Golden Valley Library 6:30pm **Solid Waste Advisory Team October 3 September 27 FRIDAY October 4 September 28 'SATURDAY I October 5 September 29 1 SUNDAY ' October 6 SeptemberOctober M T W T F S S FM_T W T F S S 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 30 28 29 30 31 CIM SEP 0 6 91 *Revised Meeting/Event **New Meeting/Event 9/6/1991 VA.%, l COUNCIL CALENDAR: OCTOBER 7 - 20 October 1991 October 7 > QNDAY 2 October 14 7 m REG. ;COUNCIL'MEETING 5 October 8 7:00pm BOARD OF ZONING TUESDAY I October 15 October 9 6:45pm PLAN. 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Arvid Elness Architects Inc. 23 August 1991 Mr. James G. Willis, Executive Director Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55427 Re: Senior Citizen Housing Concept Design Dear Mr. Willis: In response to your request, we are very happy to submit the following information regarding our firm and experience. We believe that we are uniquely qualified to provide the city of Plymouth conceptual planning and design services for a new senior citizen housing project. We have extensive experience in all levels of independent living including entry level cluster homes, congregate apartment housing and assisted living facilities. Our project experience work is in both private sector financing and all HUD insured programs available to development since 1975. We have interior design services as a component of our firm and we have worked very closely with home health care, adult day care, and respite programs. My personal experience as partner in the design and development of Villa Park, a 100 unit senior condominium development in Roseville, as well as Elder Homestead, one of the nation's first assisted living facilities in Minnetonka, has provided me a special expertise in the market. As a director of both facilities, I have been involved with the projects operations, marketing and management activities since 1985. As architect for the facilities, as well as over 15,000 additional units of housing in the past 15 years, I have gained significant insight to the senior industries. As a regional director of the National Association of Senior Living Industries (NASLI), I have been able to travel extensively and become acquainted with the emerging trends in housing and the care of our older people. The Elder Homestead project, which was developed in conjunction with General Mills and the Wilder Foundation, became a national prototype which led to the definition of assisted living as we understand it today. Rosewood Estate in Roseville was a second generation of the same concept. It was equally successful and is the model operation for many developments today utilizing a licensed home health care component as the medical care provider in a residential apartment environment. Additional facilities have been designed for this area and will be under construction this year. Butler North Building, Suite 200 510 First Avenue North Minneapolis. Minnesota 55403 Telephone 612.339.550f�'M SEP 0 6 'g Fax 612.339.5382 1v� IT--- 9- 23 August 1991 Mr. James G. Willis, Executive Director Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority Page 2 Site master planning as a continuum of care has become a focus of our recent work. One of our active clients is the Minnesota Masonic Home (MMH) in Bloomington. This campus plan will become one of Minnesota's first complete CCRC communities. The 80 acre campus will include; cluster homes, congregate apartments, assisted living units, and a new and remodelled skilled nursing facility (SNF). Eight cluster homes are now open and renting very successfully. Our experience in congregate senior housing and supporting HUD programs began in 1975. Many of these projects are listed in the accompanying brochure. We have worked closely with all programs available that support both non-profit and for-profit developments. As a result of this, we are very familiar with the regulatory procedures and policies for the design of these facilities. Please note also that much of our work is in scale with your projected needs. Our most recent activity similar to your proposed facility has been the four projects under construction in Dakota County with Mark Ulfers. The sites for these senior facilities, completed or under construction, are in Lakeville, Burnsville, West St. Paul, and Eagan. In these cases, all brick building costs have been less than $45,000 per unit which could represent a substantial savings to your current budget. Our approach to your project would follow the pattern of initially having workshops where we can all exchange information openly and each become familiar with the site issues, market, and current day thinking in this type of housing. We can share with you our experience in working specifically with congregate and assisted living programs in other communities. You will note that all of our work carries a very high standard of residential character and is predominantly of the 3 story and less height. This approach offers significant savings. in construction cost and has proven to be very marketable to the older person. The lower building should not represent any higher maintenance cost if the materials selected are a a quality appropriate for their intended need. After determining the functions and uses of the site to accommodate potential phasing, we will then assist you in actually planning facilities that meet your programmed needs. We anticipate that the conceptual work proposed might represent nearly half the time normally budgeted for schematics. We can be flexible with an established budget but remain confident that all work can be provided on an hourly basis not to exceed $12,000. All or any portion of this amount used would be credited toward schematic design should we be selected to complete the remaining work. The conclusions would be presented in a presentation format suitable for reproduction and convey the concept and spirit of a new senior facility in Plymouth. Other than normal reproduction cost we would not anticipate any additional expenses. We would assume that Ehlers and Associates would be available for discussion during this period and that we would have access to information and data on CIM SEP 06 '91 23 August 1991 Mr. James G. Willis, Executive Director Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority Page 3 file with the city. We will bring to the sessions, data, insight and knowledge gained through research obtained from NASLI and other agencies with whom 1 have been very active. The schedule for completing stages are: 1) The first week should be focused on the overview of the market and the type of housing concepts most appropriate to seniors in Plymouth. A lot of product was produced in the 1980's, most all of which is now filled. Strong opinions have been formed as to what should be built in the 1990's. This might be a workshop or round table discussion. 2) The second week should focus on concepts which allow review of features, definitions, and analysis of site conditions. A review and exchange of ideas at this point would be very helpful with staff and focus groups if possible. 3) The third week and remaining time should be directed at the building concept and unit layouts in order that the final product can be presented on October 1, 1991. These plans should be reviewed by your team and discussed before we develop the presentation format. . If selected for your work, I will provide you a personal commitment to be involved in your project. I have asked Kirk Velett, Associate to assist in Project Management and serve as Project Architect. Both Kirk and I have worked closely with the seniors programs in our office and we will bring a great deal of talent and experience to your project. Please review the information contained in our brochure and feel free to discuss with me any matters related to its content. Thank you for this opportunity to present ourselves. Sincerely, ARVID ELNESS ARCHITECTS, INC. Arvid Elness, FAIA President/CEO CIM SEP (-, 6 � I -M. Lo MITI CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: August 29, 1991 TO: James G. Willis' _C'ty Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, erector of Public Works SUBJECT: I-494/COUNTY ROAD 6 INTERCHANGE Councilmember Vasiliou, you, and our department have received several inquiries regarding the opening of the County Road 6/I-494 Interchange. This interchange will not be open for use until the traffic signal system is complete and operational. It is expected that the traffic signals will be completed and in operation by mid-September. It is my understanding that some citizens have called MnDOT and they have stated that MnDOT is telling them that the City is delaying the opening of the interchange. In actuality, it is the fault of the City that there is a delay (I will take the blame), except MnDOT did not notify us that we were responsible for providing electric power to the new traffic signals. The following is a summary of events which have taken place on the traffic signals: o Summer 1988: The City completed the design on reconstruction of the bridge over I-494 and for County Road 6 between Fernbrook Lane and Xenium Lane. As part of this plan, the design for traffic signals at the future ramps for the interchange were included. Since the ramps had not been constructed, the County would not include the installation of traffic signals with the bridge reconstruction undertaken by the City. The signal at Fernbrook Lane was included. o December 1989: The City approved an agreement with MnDOT for the construction of the interchange ramps along with MnDOT reconstructing the interstate from Carlson Parkway to Highway 55. The traffic signals were not included as part of this agreement. o May 1990: I sent a letter to MnDOT requesting that they amend their construction plans and include the installation of the traffic signals. They were also sent a copy of the 1988 plans. CSM SEP 0 6 '91 S= �0 SUBJECT: I-494/COUNTY ROAD 6 INTERCHANGE August 29, 1991 Page Two o Summer 1991: MnDOT begins construction on the traffic signal system. No agreement had been presented to the City for the improvements, and therefore, I thought that MnDOT had determined that they or the County would install the signal system. o The first week of August 1991: I was contacted by the project engineer that they were waiting for the City to supply power to the traffic signal system. After several telephone conversations with representatives of MnDOT, I learned that based upon my May, 1990 letter, an agreement for the installation of the signals between MnDOT and the City had been prepared. As of this time, no one knows at MnDOT what happened to the agreement, but it never was presented to the City for approval. Also, MnDOT installed the traffic signals based upon the 1988 plans. o As part of the bridge construction project, NSP relocated the power line from the south side of the roadway to the north side of the roadway. This was done in 1989. MnDOT used out of date plans to install the traffic signal system, and therefore, there was no source of power immediately available to their traffic controllers for the signal system. o After contacting NSP, it was learned that additional underground wiring would have to be installed as part of the traffic signal system in order to get electric power from the relocated power line along the north side of County Road 6 to the traffic controllers on the south side. To complicate matters, we are dealing with two divisions of NSP since they have a boundary line along the center of I-494. o A drawing was prepared and submitted to MnDOT on the additional traffic signal work. MnDOT received a quotation for their contractor to do the work. This quotation was slightly higher than the MnDOT central office would approve, and therefore, further negotiations were required with the contractor in order for them to arrive at an agreed to price. I received confirmation from MnDOT on August 27 that they had agreed to the extra construction cost and authorized their contractor to proceed with the work. I also verified with both representatives of NSP that they had established a work order to establish power to each control cabinet after the contractor completed the installation of the underground wiring. FGM:kh ciM SEP 06 '91 Z MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: August 29, 1991 TO: James G. Willis, !City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore', i Director of Public Works SUBJECT: 1991 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM INQUIRY FROM COUNCILMEMBER VASILIOU CITY PROJECT NO. 102 You gave me a copy of a drawing which Councilmember Vasiliou had received from Mary and Farrell Horton of 218 Union Terrace Lane. This street is part of our 1991 Street Reconstruction Program. This drawing had originally been provided to them by Dan Campbell, Senior Engineering Technician. The Hortons had corresponded back with Dan Campbell on June 9 concerning the location of the roadway. As directed by the City Council, the engineering staff and the consulting engineer have been meeting with representatives of the property owners on the final design of the street reconstruction within the Ivanhoe Woods area. In addition to meetings with the property owner's representatives, Dan Campbell had several telephone conversations with the Hortons. He informed them that the roadway had been moved further westerly from the original drawing, but it could not be moved as far west as they desired because of damage which would be caused to the property along the west side of Union Terrace Lane. The staff and consultant had their third and possibly final meeting with the representatives of the property owners on Monday, August 19. They went over changes which had been made from the previous meeting. There are still some issues regarding drainage which are being addressed as part of the final design of the project. The representative from this portion of Union Terrace Lane was made aware of the Horton's concern and will contact the Hortons so they can also be aware of the other concerns along the entire roadway. We will also be holding a meeting with all property owners the first part of October in order that all property owners can be aware of the final plans. Please let me know if you need any additional information to respond to Councilmember Vasiliou. 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To keep you up-to-date on the progress, the City will periodically send you Updates. We hope that this information minimizes the inconvenience caused by this project Phase I of the 1991 Street Reconstruction Program includes Districts 4 and 11 and District 7. Each Update will report on progress by district Types of Work The work done on each street will vary according to its condition. However, most streets will be either totally reconstructed or receive less extensive overlay improvements. included in the project is repair and replacement of storm sewer pipe as needed. Total u Ionstruction consists of. • RErnove all existing bituminous; • Remove and replace poor subgrade materials; • Install drain tile where necessary; • Repair poor concrete curb and gutter to improve drainage; and • Complete new, final bituminous surface. The overlay improvements streets consist of: • Mill 1-1/2 inches of the existing bituminous; • Fill cracks; • Repair bituminous which has broken up; • Repair concrete curb and gutter to improve drainage; and • Resurface with bituminous overlay. Arec is of Work Districts 4 and 11: Area south of Co. Rd. 9, east of Zachary Ln., north of 36th Ave., and west of Quaker Ln. Construction in this area is scheduled to begin Tues., June 25. Work will begin on the Trenton Ln. cul-de-sac south of 39th. Streets scheduled for overlay improvement are: • Yorktown Ln., north of 39th Ave. • 38th Place, north and south of 39th Ave. • Union Terrace Way, west of Union Terrace Ln. • 37th Place cul-de-sac, east of Union Terrace Ln. • Union Terrace Crt. cul-de-sac, west of Union Terrace Ln. CIM SEP 06 '9 1 • Wellington Court cul-de-sac, east of Wellington Ln. 061r JUfi 21 '91 i • 36th Place cul-de-sac, east of Wellington Ln. • 38th Ave. N. from Union Terrace Ln. to five lots west of Wellington Ln. Streets that are scheduled for total reconstruction: • 39th Ave. N. from Yorktown Ln. to Saratoga Ln. • Trenton Ln., cul-de-sac, south of 39th. • Wellington Ln. from 36th Ave. to 38th Ave. N. • Union Terrace Ln. from 36th Ave. N. to 39th Ave. N. • Trenton Ln. and Saratoga Ln., north of 36th Ave. N. • Ximinies Ln. from Old Rockford Rd. to approximately two lots south of 41 st Ave. • Revere Ln. from Old Rockford Rd., to two lots south of Old Rockford Rd. District 7: Area east of Co. Rd. 101, north of the Plymouth south municipal limits, and south of Luce Line Trail, and west of Gleason Lake. The contractor is tentatively scheduled to begin in this area July 8. The following streets will be totally reconstructed: All of Inland Ln. except the south cul-de-sac. Holly Ln. from approximately 2nd Ave. to Inland Ln. A portion of Kimberly Ln. from 1 st Ave. to Kimberly Ln. cul-de-sac, and 1 st Ave. from approximately Jewel Ln. to the Inland Ln. cul-de-sac. All other streets within the Kingswood Farms subdivision which make up District 7 will be receiving a bituminous overlay. Completion All major work except sodding and clean-up in these three areas is scheduled to be finished before school starts. Contractor The contractor for this project is C.S. McCrossan, Inc. The contractor is responsible for proper traffic control, signage and overall project safety. Driveway Access Work of this magnitude is bound to cause some inconvenience. tt is likely you may not be able to reach your driveway at various times throughout construction. If your driveway will be inaccessible, the contractor will notify you in advance. Funding The City will fund 70% of this project Benefiting property owners will be assessed the remaining 30%. CIM SEP 0 6 '91 CIM JUtr '_'I i t I lr�rlNESpT� �� y0 n a Or TRPS August 21, 1991 Laurie Rauenhorst Plymouth City Clerk 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Ms. Rauenhorst: Minnesota Department of Transportation Transportation Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 296-2950 As requested by City Resolution No. 91-256 dated May 6, 1991 attached is authorization to erect the appropriate signs designating the reasonable and safe speeds on Zachary Lane. Please keep this authorization in your permanent files, we have our necessary copies. Erection of signs shall be in conformance with the 1986 Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Note the contingencies on the authorizations. These must be met before the regulatory speed limit signs are erected or changed. cc: Fred G. Moore Director of Public Works (Transmittal Only) Engineering An Equal Oppunumr r Employer CIM SEP 06'91 MAWT 29213 (12-78) STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOCAL STREET OR HIGHWAY SPEED LWT AUTHORIZATION Page 1 of 1 Page Road Authority City of Plymouth Date August 21, 1991 Road Name or No. Zachary Lane Termini of Zone: From Rockford Road To 300 feet south of 46th Avenue North Date of Request May 6, 1991 Kindly make the following changes in speed limits on the above -referenced section. Changes authorized herein are in accordance with Minnesota Highway Traffic Regulation Act, M.S. Chapter 169.14 and applicable subdivisions thereof. 40 miles per hour between the intersection with Rockford Road and a point approximately 300 feet south of the intersection with 46th Avenue North. NOTE: The above speed limits are authorized contingent upon curves and hazards being signed with the appropriate advance curve or warning signs, including appropriate speed advisory plates. The roadway described above shall be reviewed for traffic control devices impacted by the authorized speed limits before posting the signs. Warning signs and speed limit signs shall be in accordance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (1) White - Road Authority (1) Pink - Central Office Traffic (1) Blue - District Traffic Engineer for Road Authority use only Date traffic control devices changed implementing this authorization Month -Day -Year I Signature I Title CIM SEP G6 '91 �`NNEsor� v� Io-- n a OF TRP�4�o IIP' iesota Department of Transportat' Metropolitan District Transportation Building St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Oakdale Office, 3485 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 Golden Valley Office, 2055 North Lilac Drive, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 August 14, 1991 Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Speed Zoning - City of Plymouth Zachary Lane Dear Mr. Moore: Reply to:58ol Duluth Street, Golden Valley, M1 55422 Telephone No. 591-4605 The speed zoning study for Zachary Lane between CSAH 9 and 46th Avenue which was requested by the Plymouth City Council in Resolution 91-256 has been completed. As discussed with you previously, we have recommended authorization of the following speed limit for Zachary Lane: 40 mph - between old CSAH 9 and a point approximately 300 ft. south of the intersection with 46th Avenue. Although it was not part of the council's request, the segment between old and new CSAH 9 was included in the study (with your verbal permission) to achieve greater speed limit continuity. Our recommendation is currently being reviewed by Mn/DOT's office of traffic engineering in St. Paul and a speed limit authorization should be issued within the next few weeks. As discussed, we stated Plymouth's preference for a 30 mph speed limit in our recommendation so that it may receive further consideration before a final decision is made. In our judgment, however, the study results cannot support a 30 mph speed limit and we were therefore compelled to recommend the 40 mph alternative. Some driver reaction will _ be necessary to permit safe use of the crosswalk by those crossing to the east, but there is MINNESOTA 1990 An Equal Opportunity Employer CIM SEP v^ 6 '91 Z� Fred G. Moore August 14, 1991 Page Two adequate sight distance to achieve that reaction. Also, the inplace advance signing should reduce driver reaction time when pedestrians are present in the crosswalk. Copies of the radar speed samples obtained during the study are enclosed for your information. If there are questions concerning either the data or our recommendation, please contact Ed Brown at this office (591-4617). Sincerely, T. E. Campbell, P.E. Acting District Traffic Engineer TEC:p1:EB CIM SEP i; 6 '91 2A, CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: August 29, 1991 TO: Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator FROM: Myra Wicklacz, Development Services Technician SUBJECT: Mervin Swigart Violation You asked for a synopsis of the events that have taken place at Mervin Swigart's property at 17320 State Highway 55. Based on your complaint of August 16, 1991, Don Munson scheduled Arnie Rasmusson to inspect the site on August 19, 1991. Arnie found a number of signs located on the property and piles of miscellaneous items offered for sale scattered throughout the property. Arnie issued a correction notice which he placed on the mail box. The correction notice referred to the removal of the painted signs and the items in the yard which are in violation of Section 10, Subdivision A and of Section 7, Subdivision C and Section 10, Subdivision C of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance respectively On August 21, 1991, I talked to Mr. Swigart about this correction notice and informed him that transient merchants required a license and in addition that the Zoning Ordinance did not allow the signage or the outdoor sales without a permit. I sent Mr. Swigart copies of the Transient Merchants License form, the outdoor sales permit application form, a copy of City Code Section 1140, and the Sections of the Zoning Ordinance referenced above. On August 22, 1991, I forwarded a copy of the complaint report to Sergeant Larry Rogers so that he and/or his officers could follow up on the violation to the City Code Section 1140 (which is a Police action). On August 23, 1991, Officer Luke Way issued a citation to a Robert James Swigart (who is Mervin Swigart,s son) for selling merchandise outdoors on property that is not owned by him and without a Transient Merchant's License. Officer Way referenced Ordinance 1140 as the ordinance in violation. Mr. Swigart came to the counter later that day to obtain some clarification as to why his son was cited for violation to the ordinance. John Keho explained that the correction notice pertained to those Zoning Ordinance items, as I referenced above, and he informed him that the citation that was issued by the Police was in regard to the violation of the City Code. CIM SEP C 6 '91 M -\o Page Two I talked to Mr. Swigart briefly yesterday, August 28, 1991, but not specifically about how he could obtain a Transient Merchant's License or the necessary permit for outdoor sales on his property. Other than our discussion yesterday it has not been indicated to me that Mr. Swigart is planning on applying for the Land Use Permit to allow outdoor sales on his property, nor has it been indicated to me that his son or the other two persons assisting him selling materials on Mervin Swigart's property will be applying for a Transient Merchant's'License. It has not been confirmed whether these three individuals are still selling the merchandise on the site, however, Mr. Swigart informed me yesterday that these three individuals do spend some time at the site during the day and during the night. i've also been informmed that the signs are gone, but that all the materials still exist on the site. At this point in time this is the current status of this property, however, the future may reveal other code problems on that site pertaining to zoning and City Code regulations. cc: James G. Willis, City Manager 17-32-00001 nu/mw/swigart CIM SEP G 6 '91 OT f, /1 NARRATIVE (Supplement 0): A brief factual reconstruction of events associated with the action. O J v Is' C� % O _' ANONIMITY REQUESTED: ❑ YES O PRIVATEJCONFIDENTIALNON-PUBLIC INFORMATION: ❑ YES SPECIFY: ❑ N/A SOLVABILITY FACTORS 1 . ❑ THERE IS A RELIABLE WITNESS TO THIS OFFENSE. 2. ❑ THE SUSPECT VEHICLE CAN BE FULLY DESCRIBED, DISTINCTIVE DESCRIPTION, LICENSE PLATE NUMBER. 3. ❑ PROPERTY STOLEN IS TRACEABLE. 4- ❑ SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL EVIDENCE IS PRESENT. 5. ❑ THERE WAS A DEFINITE, LIMITED OPPORTUNITY FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN THE SUSPECT TO COMMIT THE 9FFENSE. 6- E SUSPECT HAS BEEN NAMED - FULL NAME, ALIAS, NICKNAME. 7. ❑ DISTINCTIVE PARTIAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SUSPECT IS AVAILABLE. 8. ❑ THE SUSPECT WAS IDENTIFIED AS BEING SEEN PREVIOUSLY IN THE AREA OF THE OFFENSE. 9- ❑ SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUSPECT ADDRESS OR LOCATIONS FREQUENTED IS KNOWN. 10. ❑ A VICTIM OR WITNESS COULD POSSIBLY IDENTIFY THE SUSPECT FROM A PHOTO FILE OR LINEUP. 11 . ❑ AN UNUSUAL, DISTINCTIVE OR SIGNIFICANT M.O. IS PRESENT. 12- ❑ ANY SIGNIFICANT REASON EXISTS IN THE JUDGEMENT OF THE REPORTING OFFICER TO BELIEVE THAT THE CRIME MAY BE SOLVED WITH REASONABLE AMOUNT OF INVESTIGATIVE EFFORT. 13. ❑ NONE `REPORT MADE BY: BADGE NUMBER(S): SQUAD NO: REVIEWING S PERVISOR: MISSING PERSONS THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT AND UWE DO AGREE TO PAY FOR RETURN TRANSPORT. DATE nw SEP G 6 ,g 1 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: August 29, 1991 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: MEDICINE LAKE EURASIAN MILFOIL I received a call yesterday from John Barton of the Hennepin Parks staff who informed me that they have found some additional areas of milfoil on the east side of Medicine Lake. He indicated it was also necessary to retreat a little bit of the area that was treated earlier in the spring. On this new treatment, the DNR will pick up 50% of the cost, and the remaining 50% will be split between Hennepin Parks, Medicine Lake and Plymouth. It is estimated that our share will be in the range of about $250-$300. This treatment is planned for the latter half of September. I will keep you and the Council informed on this matter as further information becomes available. EB/np CIM SEP 0 6 ' J i j I N T R 0 D D t:1 .T The Face of the Twin Cities was developed by the United Way of Minneapolis Area to document demographic, economic and social trends in the Twin Cities area and explore their implications for health and human services. It is intended as a resource for those responsible for planning and financing health and human services, including public officials, community leaders, private service providers and foundation officals.Because the trends presented have impact beyond the human service arena, this report also can provide valuable insights to students, the media and planners in other fields. Users of The Face of the Twin Cities will find the report beneficial in two key ways: as a convenient compilation of statistical data relating to health and human services, and as a source of insight on the impact these "numbers" have, or will have, on people living in the Twin Cities area. The statistical data was compiled by the United Ways Research and Planning Department from a variety of government and community sources (see Bibliography). After preparing their own analyses and interpretations of the data, they presented their report to United Ways Environmen- tal Scan Committee, chaired by Marvin Borman. Committee members included community ex- perts in the areas of health, education, economics, government, business, human services and philanthropy (see page 4). The committee members were asked to review the Research and Planning staffs report and then identify on-going and emerging community issues and problems, and the driving forces behind these issues that will affect health and human services in the 1990s. Because of their extensive experience and knowledge in their fields, the observations of the Environmental Scan Committee help provide a portrait of the Twin Cities area that statistics alone might not reveal. In most cases, the information presented in this report relates to the entire Twin Cities met- ropolitan area. However, in situations where it was possible to focus on smaller areas, United Way logically chose its own service area, which includes Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Scott Counties. For the purposes of this report; these five counties are referred to as the "West Metro" area. References to the seven -county Twin Cities metropolitan area include the five counties mentioned plus Ramsey and Washington. (See Map.) 7af-If VE wo driving forces in the Twin Cities communitywill profoundly affect health and human services: deepening community segregation along income, race and geographic lines; and the on-going disintegration of traditional institutions, such as families and neigh- borhoods. They are the forces behind such growing Twin Cities issues as deepening poverty, high youth unemployment, a declining quality of education and increasing competition for health and human service resources. Although most people in the Twin Cities area will maintain or improve their standards of living during the 1990s, people with low or no incomes will find it increasingly difficult to overcome their circumstances. Health and human service agencies will be challenged as the groups at greatest risk for social and economic problems grow in size and severity of need. Population Trends As the area's overall growth rate slows, the biggest challenges facing social service agencies in the 90s will result from changes, rather than increases, in population. These changes include: l) a geographic shift in population from the central city and first -ring suburbs to the outer suburbs, 2) a growing population of color, and 3) an aging population. Key Trends • The city of Minneapolis will continue to lose population, while suburban Hennepin, Washing- ton, Anoka and Dakota Counties will have the largest population increases. • Differences in income, age and race between the central cities and the outer suburbs will continue to widen. • The population of color will grow faster than the general population, will remain disproportion- ately low-income, and will remain concentrated in Minneapolis. • The number of elderly persons 85 and over will increase by SO percent between 1980 and 2000. • As the baby boomers age, the 35 to 49 age group will become the largest age group. • The"babyboomlet,"anincrease in births tobabyboomers,will decline *in the 1990s as baby boomers . move out of their child-bearing years. • The number of people ages 15 to 24 will continue to decline as the "baby bust" generation ages. Economic & Employment Trends For social service agencies, the overall economic prosperity of the Twin Cities metropolitan area during the 1990s is likely to be overshadowed by other economic and employment trends that may increase needs and create funding challenges, including. l) a slower growing, more diverse work force; 2) a greater concentration of employment opportunities in low-paying industries and out- lying areas; and 3) widening economic disparities, resulting in a deepening of poverty. L CIM SEP 06 '91 Key Trends • Fewer new workers will enter the labor force each year, causing labor shortages in some occupations. i *Work places will become more diverse, with fewer white males and more women and people of color entering the work force. • The counties surrounding Hennepin County will experience the highest employment growth i rates, but the majority of jobs will continue to be located in Hennepin County. • Employment will grow fastest in the low-paying service and retail trade industries. • Growth occupations will include the high -paying professional and technical category and the low- paying service category. • Household incomes will continue to increase, but the income differential between higher- and lower-income farmlies also will increase. • Relative to the general population, more people of color and more female -headed households will live in poverty. Social Trends Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area have a strong tradition of providing compassionate, accessible social services. However, as economic disparities widen and as geographic and racial segregation increases, more people will likely need help coping with: 1) changes in the family make- up; 2) deteriorating living conditions for growing numbers of children and youth; 3) education and health care systems that do not effectively serve those at greatest risk; and 4) increasing crime rates among disadvantaged youth. Key Trends • The number of single -parent and single -person households will continue to increase and the average household size vill decline. • American Indian and African American households are three to four times more likely to be single - parent and female -headed. • Single -parent and single -person households in the West Metro area will be increasingly concen- trated in Minneapolis and its first ring suburbs. • The number of children living in poverty will continue to increase. • Education levels will remain relatively high, but students of color may not attain levels as high as white students. • Overall crime rates will remain relatively stable, but juvenile crime will increase. 07 =` \a, CIM $EP ( 6 '31 UNAPPROVED CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA CHARTER COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1991 I. Call to Order. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Charter Commission of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on Monday, August 26, 1991, in the conference room of the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by the temporary Chair at 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call. Upon roll call the following members were present: Tierney , Bobra, Foley, Pribble, Duntley, Bujold, Crain, Wirth, Speck, Schneider and Peterson; and the following were absent: Ford, Milner, Patterson and Singer. The Chair noted that each of the absent members had indicated their inability to attend prior to the meeting. Also present were David J. Kennedy, Commission Attorney and Acting Secretary. At the invitation of the Chair, the members present introduced themselves and described their reasons for serving on the Commission. Moved by Foley, seconded by Bobra that the tentative agenda prepared for the meeting be adopted. Motion carried without dissent. III. Adoption of Permanent By-laws. Kennedy pointed out that the temporary by-laws did not yet provide for the date of the annual meeting. Moved by Crain, seconded by Schneider that the temporary by-laws be amended to set the annual meeting at the time of the regular meeting in January. Motion carried without dissent. The Chair asked for further comments on the temporary by-laws. Pribble made a series of recommendations which were discussed by the Commission. Moved by Pribble, seconded by Foley that the by-laws be amended by removing all references to the term "home rule". Motion lost, four voting yes, six voting no by a show of hands. Moved by Tierney, seconded by Speck that Article II, Section 2 be amended in line two by inserting the phrase "for its approval" after the word "Commission" and before the word "an". Motion carried without dissent. CIM SEP 06 'zi1 y \'- J\ Bujold then noted that Mayor Bergman and Councilmember Vasiliou were present at the invitation of the Commission and moved that discussion of the by-laws be temporarily suspended to take up item V on the agenda. Seconded by Foley, motion carried. V. Appearance by City Council Members. The Chair announced that Mayor Bergman and Councilmember Vasiliou had responded to the Commission's invitation to appear and discuss their views on City operations and the need for a City Charter. Mayor Bergman addressed the Commission and responded to questions from members. Councilmember Vasiliou addressed the Commission and responded to various questions from the members. [*Note: These remarks and the ensuing colloquy are not paraphrased here. The presentations, questions and answers are on Commission tapes.] VI. Appearance by City Staff Members. The Chair announced that City Manager Willis, Assistant City Manager Boyles and City Planner Tremere had responded to the Commission's invitation to appear and discuss their views on City operations and the need for a City Charter. Willis, Boyles and Tremere each addressed the Commission and responded to questions from Commission members. [*Note: These remarks and the ensuing colloquy are not paraphrased here. The presentations, questions and answers are on Commission tapes.] The Chair then announced a recess at 8:55 p.m. The Commission recovened at 9:05 p.m. III. By-laws. The Commission then returned to a discussion of the temporary by-laws. Pribble moved, seconded by Crain, that Article II, Section 2 be amended in lines 6 and 7 by striking the words "appoint all committees, determine the agenda". Pribble agreed to an amendment moved by Schneider, seconded by Peterson, to strike only "appoint all committees". Motion carried without dissent. Pribble moved, seconded by Peterson, to amend Article II, Section 5, the last sentence, by striking the word "selection". Motion carried with some audible dissent. Pribble moved, seconded by Speck, that Article III, Section 7 be amended to read as follows: "The committees of the Commission are established and appointed by the Commission. Each committee must designate a Chair of the committee." Motion carried with some audible dissent. CIM SEP 0 6 1 s -%a Kennedy pointed out that in Article III, Section 2, line 3, the word "preceding" should be "succeeding" to avoid Friday meetings. It was agreed that that change be made. Moved by Speck, seconded by Schneider that the temporary by-laws as amended be adopted as the permanent by-laws of the Commission. Motion carried without dissent. IV. Election of Permanent Officers. The Chair announced that the Commission had agreed at its organizational meeting to elect permanent officers at this meeting, and asked for volunteers and nominations. Bujold nominated Tierney for the office of Chair. There were no other nominations. Duntley moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Pribble. The temporary Chair declared Tierney duly elected as Chair and assumed those duties. Crain nominated Schneider as Vice -Chair. There were no other nominations. Pribble moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Peterson. Motion carried. The Chair declared Schneider duly elected as Vice -Chair, and Schneider assumed those duties. Foley nominated Bobra as Secretary. There were no other nominations. Bujold moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Pribble. Motion carried. The Chair declared Bobra duly elected as Secretary, and Bobra assumed those duties. Crain moved, seconded by Bobra that pursuant to Article II, Section 5, paragraph (a) of the by-laws that the Commission Attorney be designated Acting Secretary. Motion carried without dissent. VII. Staffing and Financial Matters. The Commission then reviewed the proposed budget alternatives submitted prior to the meeting. After discussion, moved by Pribble, seconded by Foley, that the budget for Holmes & Graven performing all services for the balance of 1991 be adopted and that the Chair be directed to request the City Council to appropriate the sum of $3,543 to the Commission for that purpose. Motion carried. Moved by Schneider, seconded by Schneider, that consideration of the 1992 budget be taken up at the November 1991 regular meeting. Motion carried. VIII.Consideration of Committees. After discussion, moved by Duntley, seconded by Pribble to table discussion of committees. Motion carried. CIM SEP 06'91 S ", IX. Discussion of Work Program. A discussion ensued about formulating a work program. Bujold and Foley stressed that the primary issue to be decided before beginning to draft a Charter was whether the adoption of a charter should be recommended. Wirth and others stated their desire to have more information about how the City actually operates under the statutory plan B form. There was general agreement that a full understanding of the present system was essential to an informed decision on the need for a Charter. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Bobra that at the next meeting the City staff present an analysis and overview of the structure, functions, operations and administration of the present system of government in Plymouth. Motion carried. Willis agreed to make that presentation. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Commission adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted David J. Kennedy Acting Secretary ciM SEP 0 6 '91 Development Corporation September 3, 1991 Mr. Chuck Dillerud CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Caliber Development Corporation Lot Division/ Lot Consolidation and Variance (91059) Dear Chuck: I would like to express my appreciation for your responsiveness and good work in my lot division/lot consolidation of the Cheshire Bus- iness Centre. It was very helpful! You probably noted that all of this work was required by my lender which, unfortunately, is a trend where developers & municipalities are inundated by the paperwork required by totally risk -adverse lenders. Thanks again. Sincerely, CALIBER_DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION John/M. Lavander, President JML:ca cc: Mr. Jim Willis - City Manager ✓ CIM SEP 06'51 14405 21st Avenue Suite 118 Plymouth, MN 55447 (612) 475-2335 L'J i G% a- '� l c CIM SEP 06'91 WILLIAM KRANZ CONSTRUCTION 8424 Noble Avenue North Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443 Office: (612) 424-8410 September 4, 1991 Mr. Joe Ryan Building Official Building Department City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: 10500 South Shore Drive Plymouth, MN Dear Mr. Ryan: =At.o C' COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL EXCAVATING GRADING General Contractor and Builder Since 1905 We would like to express our appreciation for your cooperation on the pier and poured wall foundation inspections. Your response on short notice calls was very much appreciated! It made it possible to complete our concrete pours with the least difficulties. The soil conditions, water conditions, and rain made this job a challenge. Thanks for your cooperation on a difficult job. Sincerely, WILLIAM KRANZ CONSTRUCTION William A. Kranz President jmk cc: City Manager All Building Inspectors CIM SEP 6 zi i JOHN M. LEFEVRE, JR. Attornev at Law Direct Dial(612)337-9219 September 4, 1991 Mr. James Willis City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: City v. BWBR Our File No. PL100-92 Dear Jim: HOLMES & GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612)337-9300 Facsimile (612) 337-9310 I wanted to confirm the telephone message I left with you. Ed Hance, the attorney for BWBR, has informed me that BWBR does not intend to make any post -trial motions to Judge Greenberg for relief from the verdict, nor do they intend to take an appeal from the verdict. This was good news and I assume you will pass along to the council that this is the end of this litigation. Please let me know if you have any questions. Very truly y rs, Jo_ LeFe re, J AM: s d CIM SEP06'91 3 September 1991 Mr. Chuck Dillerud Director, Community Development City of Plymouth . 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn. 55447 Dear Chuck: - SEP 4 'yW' This letter is my resignation from the Planning Commission of the City of Plymouth. While I served only a short period of time, I enjoyed this appointment. However, I accepted a position as Chief of Police in Grandview, Mo. This appointment requires that I resign# Sincerely, �-7 Robert M. Beckers 12510 46th Ave No. Plymout}i, Mn. 55442 CIM SEP 0 6 '91 September 3, 1991 Dr. Marl Ramsey Superintendent Osseo School District 279 11200 93rd Ave. N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 Dear Dr. Ramsey: _- \n C, Thank you for recently sending me information on events in Osseo School District 279. It is always heartwarming to know that there are Osseo students at Sunny Hollow School where my five children attended in the past. It's a good school and holds pleasant memories for me. I'm always pleased when one of the Osseo students wraps on my door representing the district. Thank you again for the information you provided. Sincerely, Bob Zitur Councilmember CIM SEP 06 -91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 :I::- \-I (!�., Crernfb G. 3Uilson 5417 linebiefu dune VIgmuul4, efinnesata 55441-5734 3 3vtno, f3� i i �/ 1146 xoO "(L)"N G , A-pw 14 '54" to gi4C PX46f- t�'N � c w•� wrr � Vmi p r '--- ���5 P4r4f SEP 4 .. ^•;fit' •,F^ r �� S jt. ` CIM SEF �, 6 '91 N * -1-W p-GNgLr 77cs � 't"lkt� J� N� � ✓� �asM . r�rle Y� GGiC.t 61v C,t oy%) R AIc f3fey� 4' 74c4 O 5�oo,�� f - -qwg�5 no w� wotltf9 51� W '► 5 00- 44- N� MI �X1 Lf � w95 5?u- (��s44cv v✓.� Z-\'1 CL . CIM St _ L i August 29, 1991 %-I le... Mr. Rudy Boschwitz 5401 East River Road Minneapolis, MN 55421 Dear 114r. Boschwitz : Thank you for your letter about street reconstruction in your area. I can certainly appreciate that it has been inconvenient. We expect that the majority of work in your area will be wrapped up by the end of next week. The City has had a pavement management program since 1987. Through the program, the City identifies roadways which are more cost effective to reconstruct rather than consistently repair. In short, the program staggers street reconstruction so that taxpayers and city officials will not find themselves in future years with an aging infrastructure of which a great percentage needs to be reconstructed simultaneously. As part of our program, we conduct a street evaluation survey of all public streets in Plymouth every two years. Each street's condition is rated. Some streets are slated for minor repair or resurfacing. Others, like yours, are scheduled for reconstruction. The City Council typically approves two orthree areas for reconstruction each year. We recognize that street reconstruction is inconvenient to residents. Still, we believe it is in the best interest of taxpayers to keep up with the reconstruction of deteriorating streets -- and its associated costs -- now rather than later. If you have any more questions on the street reconstruction program, I invite you to contact Senior Engineering Technician Dan Campbell at 550-5073. Thanks for your letter and your concern. Sincerely; 17 Kim M. Bergman Mayor CIM SEP 0 6 '91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 August 28, 1991 Gerard A. Ford 15815 47th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mr. Ford: I am sorry you were unable to attend the Charter Commission last evening. Chair Tierney noted your excused absence to the members present. I am enclosing a couple pieces of information which were distributed to the members. The first is a copy of an editorial which appeared in a recent issue of the Wall Street Journal dealing with letting the voters make fundamental decisions through initiative and referendum. The second sheet updates information in a League of Cities publication. It identifies all charter cities within the twin city metropolitan area and gives data on the current population, date the charter was adopted, form of government, and whether or not the municipal elections are conducted in even or odd years. You will note that five conduct their elections annually. While most of the cities have their elections in November, there are a few that have them at other times during the year. We made an audio tape of the meeting last evening, and if you would desire to listen to it, please contact me and I will be pleased to make it available to you. The next meeting of the Charter Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 23 at 7 p.m. here in the Plymouth City Center. Yours truly, 4Cia'r'e-s G. Willis Manager JW:kec cc: Joy Tierney, Chair Plymouth Charter Commission 17915 20th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 CIM SEP 0 E 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 August 28, 1991 Ms. Pauline V. Milner 2355 Jonquil Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. Milner: CITY OF PLYMOUTtt I am sorry you were unable to attend the Charter Commission last evening. Chair Tierney noted your excused absence to the members present. I am enclosing a couple pieces of information which were distributed to the members. The first is a copy of an editorial which appeared in a recent issue of the Wall Street Journal dealing with letting the voters make fundamental decisions through initiative and referendum. The second sheet updates information in a League of Cities publication. It identifies all charter cities within the twin city metropolitan area and gives data on the current population, date the charter was adopted, form of government, and whether or not the municipal elections are conducted in even or odd years. You will note that five conduct their elections annually. While most of the cities have their elections in November, there are a few that have them at other times during the year. We made an audio tape of the meeting last evening, and if you would. desire to listen to it, please contact me and I will be pleased to make it available to you. The :next meeting of the Charter Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 23 at 7 p.m. here in the Plymouth City Center. Yours truly, Jes G. Willis Ci y Manager JW:kec cc: Joy Tierney, Chair Plymouth Charter Commission 17915 20th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 CIM SEP 06 '91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 August 28, 1991 Sandy Patterson 12915 46th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55442 Dear MA;P n: _; k -l;: I am sorry you were unable to attend the Charter Commission last evening. Chair Tierney noted your excused absence to the members present. I am enclosing a couple pieces of information which were distributed to the members. The first is a copy of an editorial which appeared in a recent issue of the Wall Street Journal dealing with letting the voters make fundamental decisions through initiative and referendum. The second sheet updates information in a League of Cities publication. It identifies all charter cities within the twin city metropolitan area and gives data on the current population, date the charter was adopted, form of government, and whether or not the municipal elections are conducted in even or odd years. You will note that five conduct their elections annually. While most of the cities have their elections in November, there are a few that have them at other times during the year. We made an audio tape of the meeting last evening, and if you would desire to listen to it, please contact me and I will be pleased to make it available to you. The next meeting of the Charter Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 23 at 7 p.m. here in the Plymouth City Center. Yours truly, es G. Willis Cit Manager JW:kec cc: Joy Tierney, Chair Plymouth Charter Commission 17915 20th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 CIM SEr ti 1 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 August 28, 1991 Ms. Ellie Singer 10119 29th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear :Ms :--Sergei 5-\-I !;� I am sorry you were unable to attend the Charter Commission last evening. Chair Tierney noted your excused absence to the members present. I am, enclosing a couple pieces of information which were distributed to the members. The first is a copy of an editorial which appeared in a recent issue of the Wall Street Journal dealing with letting the voters make fundamental decisions through initiative and referendum. The second sheet updates information in a League of Cities publication. It identifies all charter cities within the twin city metropolitan area and gives data on the current population, date the charter was adopted, form of government, and whether or not the municipal elections are conducted in even or odd years. You will note that five conduct their elections annually. While most of the cities have their elections in November, there are a few that have them at other times during the year. We made an audio tape of the meeting last evening, and if you would desire to listen to it, please contact me and I will be pleased to make it available to you. The next meeting of the Charter Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 23 at 7 p.m. here in the Plymouth City Center. Yours truly, s G. Willis Cit Manager JW:kec cc: Joy Tierney, Chair Plymouth Charter Commission 17915 20th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 CIM SEP 06 '91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Let -ing Voters Decide Connecticut is now vi Day 47 of its Budget Hostage Crisis. The legisla- ture and an apparent majority of voters don't want to create a state in- come tax; Connecticut is one of 10 states without one. Governor Lowell Weicker, a prickly indE )endent, in- sists on using an income tax to close a $923 million deficit. Last week he ve- toed a non -income tax budget for the third time and ,the legislature again failed to override him. Perhaps the way to break Connecticut's stale- mate—and others that well no doubt develop elsewhere—is to let the people decide the issue in a referendum. Governor Weicker, elected with only 40076 of the vote last ear, insists that only an income tax c. --,i truly bal- ance the state's budget and that the issue of government sp ;ding is a "red herring" in the deb-..Ze. Legisla- tors say that the issue goes beyond this year's budget. "Once state gov- ernment has a claim on our pay- checks, it will never give it up," says M. Adela Eads, the GOP State Senate leader. States without an income tax also tend to have more economic growth than states with one. As an al- ternative, the legislaturE would ex- pand the sales tax to a variety of new products. Tom Scott, a former st.a!e senator, says opposition to an incot,ie tax isn't coming from those who would pay the most under it. Legislators from afflu- ent Greenwich and Stamford are the biggest supporters of an , ii:ome tax. Many of their constituer r, already pay a hefty state tax on inr>!stment in- come; that might be low, red with a broad-based income tax. ''it's middle- income and working peoie who are fighting this, Mr. Scott told us. To break the budget grit lock, some legislators have indeed suggested let- ting the people decide on an income tax in a referendum. Last y mr, Bruce Morrison, the Democratic candidate for governor, said such a major change in state finances shouldn't be made without consulting the people who would have to bear tl.e burden. But Mr. Weicker, an heir to the Squibb drug fortune, is o;,enly con- temptuous of popular democracy. "We're not going to run the state by referendum," he says. "That comes every four years, and it's ;211ed an election." Yet 22 states, mostly iii the West and Midwest, provide for 0,rect voter lawmaking. As their resid,.,nts see it, representative government is impor- tant, but there are times v hen an en - holden to special interests and refuses to solve pressing policy issues. Then the people should step in and do the job themselves. California's Prop 13 is only the most notable example. The right of initiative does not have to be absolute. Some states place limits on it. Nevada requires any new law to be approved twice by voters be- fore it takes effect. Massachusetts re- quires that any measure be submitted first to the legislature for a vote; only if it is rejected can it go on the ballot. Sometimes, the voters also fail. By passing the tax -cutting Prop 2% in 1980, voters thought they had con- tained the growth of Massachusetts' government. Michael Dukakis proved them wrong. Although mangy states have proven the value of initiatives, their potency means that most legislators in states without them bitterly oppose the idea. New Jersey provides a recent exam- ple. Voters are furious at how Gover- nor Jim Florio rammed through a re- distributionist tax increase using the state income tax that was first im- posed in 1976. Anti -tax groups say the only way to keep state spending under control is to vest the people with the power to change laws directly. For years, Republicans have sup- ported adding a right of initiative and referendum (I&R) to New Jersey's constitution. In 1986, the measure passed the State Assembly only to die in the Senate. But some GOP legisla- tors want it both ways. They publicly back I&R, but privately hope Demo- crats will defeat and keep the law- making power in Trenton. Last month, Democratic Senate leaders who opposed I&R forced the Republicans to put up or shut up. They moved to approve a GOP -backed initiative bill. Last year the Senate's GOP caucus had unanimously voted to get the same bill out of committee, but this year seven GOP Senators switched sides and defeated I&R. Such double-dealing by the state's Re- mocrats and Depublicans will only fuel voter support for the idea. Popular democracy is more than a way for voters to check the excesses of arrogant elected officials who make it nearly impossible for voters to oust them. If Connecticut and other states deny voters a chance to express their will on key issues, they risk creating an electorate mirtA in cynicism and alienation. Allowing the right of initia- tive would put voters once again in control of their destiny and would rep- resent a legitimate extension of the T,- n aft� C►M SEPOb'9 GIM AUG 23-91 CHARTER CITIES IN METROPOLITAN AREA City 1990 Population Date of present Charter Form of rlpvernment Anoka 17,192 1920 C. Mgr. Blaine 38,975 1964 C. Mgr. Bloomington 85,847 1960 C. Mgr. Brooklyn Center 28,810 1966 C. Mgr. Brooklyn Park 56,281 1969 C. Mgr. Columbia Heights 18,910 1921 C. Mgr. Coon Rapids 52,729 1959 C. Mgr. Crystal 23,729 1989 C. Mgr. Excelsior 2,367 1982 C. Mgr. Fridley 28,335 1957 C. Mgr. Hopkins 16,473 1947 C. Mgr. Unneapolis 366,166 1920 M/C Minnetonka 48,256 1969 C. Mgr. Minnetonka Beach 573 1922 M/C Moundsview 12,541 1979 M/C Richfield 35,603 1964 C. Mgr. Robbinsdale 14,396 1938 C. Mgr. St. Louis Park 43,662 1954 C. Mgr. St. Paul 270,458 1970 SM -C South St. Paul 20,197 1905 M/C Stillwater 13,882 1987 M/C Wayzata 3,806 1986 C. Mgr, West St. Paul 19,248 1962 C. Mgr. White Bear Lake 24,704 1969 C. Mgr. C. Mgr. - Council - Manager `4/C - Mayor - Council .;M/C - Strong Mayor - Council �.-ri !�- 8/26/91 Time of Election (annual unless noted) Even Annual Odd Even Even Odd Annual Odd Even Even (1992) Odd Odd Odd Annual Even Even Even Odd Odd Odd Even Annual Even Annual CIM SEF August 28, 1991 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Ms. Gloria Vierling Chair Suburban Rate Authority City of Shakopee 129 East 1st Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 Dear Ms. Vierling: '7'-- M C.) . Recently the City Council reviewed our memberships in various organizations, including the Suburban Rate Authority (SRA). At the conclusion of the City Council's discussion and deliberation, they indicated serious concern with respect to our continued participation in the SRA beyond 1992. The Council adopted a motion indicating that the City will terminate its membership with the SRA effective January 1, 1993. This notice is being sent to you well in advance of the June 1992 requirement in the Joint Powers Agreement in order that you and the membership may be aware of the intent of the City Council. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours truly, ACiies G. Willis Manager JW:kec cc: Mr. James M. Strommen, Holmes & Graven Mayor & City Council Fred Moore, Public Works Director SRA File CIM SEP G b '91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 September 6, 1991 Fred :Lips 14405 38th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Fred: Thank you for accepting reappointment to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert Mueller. Your term will expire January 31, 1992. I was quite sure that you had already heard the news before my phone call, and I was right. It's nice to know that you are still a faithful viewer of every City Council meeting on Channel 37! Building Official Joe Ryan will be in contact with you regarding the next meeting of the Board of Zoning. Talk to you soon! Sincerely, Laurie Rauenhorst City Clerk nA,� CIM SEP 0 6 '91 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 1. �_).JNV 9/6/91 BOARD OF ZONING, ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS - CITY OF PLYMOUTH Joe Ryan, Building Official John Keho, Associate Planner Kim M. Bergman, Council Coordinating Representative Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the -City Center Council Chambers. Members are appointed for three-year terms expiring on January 31st of that year. One member is a member of the Planning Commission and shall be appointed for a term coinciding with his/her term on the Planning Commission.* The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Board and confirmed by the Mayor from among the members of the Board. C'M SEP 06 'y Initially Term Name Telephone No. Appointed Expires James A. Edwards R. 557-9598 8/5/91 1/31/92 6120 Berkshire Lane O. 557-4590 Plymouth, MN 55446 Paul Dolan R. 557-6895 5/7/90 1/31/92 6110 Berkshire Lane 0. 542-2233 Plymouth, MN 55442 Chuck Ulmer R. 559-0285 2/8/90 1/31/92 3716 Rosewood Lane 0. 541-8055 Plymouth, MN 55441 Fred Lips R. 557-0121 9/4/91 1/31/92 14405 38th Ave. N. R. 559-9647 Plymouth, MN 55446 Donald Butler R. 557-6876 2/8/90 1/31/92 12805 - 55th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55442 Ellie Singer R. 593-0138 6/3/91 1/31/94 10115 29th Ave. N. 0. 935-0445 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dennis Zylla* R. 473-4601 * 1/31/92 3125 Holly Lane N. 0. 332-4649 Plymouth, MN 55447 Joe Ryan, Building Official John Keho, Associate Planner Kim M. Bergman, Council Coordinating Representative Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the -City Center Council Chambers. Members are appointed for three-year terms expiring on January 31st of that year. One member is a member of the Planning Commission and shall be appointed for a term coinciding with his/her term on the Planning Commission.* The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Board and confirmed by the Mayor from among the members of the Board. C'M SEP 06 'y 2-\nj^ . NEWS RELEASE CITY SOLICITS APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION The Plymouth City Council is soliciting applications from residents interested in appointment to fill two vacancies on the Planning Commission. An application form can be obtained from the City Clerk at 3400 Plymouth Blvd., or by calling 550-5014. Residents who have submitted applications previously, should contact the City Clerk if they wish to reactivate their application. Planning Commissioners are appointed by district. Applications will be accepted from residents living in Districts 2, 3, and 4. These districts cover the area of the City lying east of I-494, and the area west of I-494 and generally south of Highway 55 and County Road 24. Application deadline: 4:30 p.m., September 27, 1991. C'm SEP 06 '91 _T - l 7,C CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: September 6, 1991 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Laurie Rauenhorst,y Clerk SUBJECT: REDISTRICTING UUUU111� September 3 marked the end of the appeal period to the State's redistricting plan. Cities now have 60 days in which to complete post -redistricting. Staff is using the 1990 census block data and considering factors such as handicapped accessible polling locations with sufficient parking, ease in voting, election equipment, and future population growth in establishing new precinct boundaries in order to achieve precincts of workable size. In addition, precinct boundaries cannot cross legislative boundaries. Although new boundaries must be adopted within 60 days, the existing precinct boundaries will be used for the November local election and the 1992 Presidential Primary. The new boundaries will take effect for the 1992 September Primary Election and all voters will be notified of their new precinct assignment prior to that election. The court has taken under advisement a request for extension of the 60 days in which post redistricting must be completed by cities, but we should anticipate providing the Council with a proposed reprecincting plan the beginning of October. C1AM SEP 06 '91 EGO UNION Friday, August 30, 1991 �{I/��."�\1 comae+ NavSoil SBzvicF 51fivier COMMUNISM 1917- 1991 - N 61M SLr- 06 91