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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
August 2, 1991
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST:
AUGUST 5 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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AUGUST 19 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
City Council Conf. Room
The Council will meet with the Public
Safety Building Committee to review the
design/development drawings of the
proposed public safety building. Polson
Architects will make a presentation to
the full Council at the 7:00 p.m.
Council meeting. It is anticipated that
the Council will approve the
design/development phase of the project
that evening and authorize the
architects to proceed with the
preparation of final plans and
specifications.
6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM
City Council Chambers
Maryann McCoy of Ethical Practices Board
has been contacted to discuss
implementation of the Elections and
Ethics Reform Act of 1991.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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August 2, 1991
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2. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING -- Thursday, August 8, 4:00 P.M.
The meeting with the Library Board and City
Councilmembers has been rescheduled from Thursday, August
1 to Thursday, August 8, Edina Community Library. Notice
attached. (M-2)
3. OPPORTUNITY WORKSHOP GROUNDBREAKING -- Tuesday, August
13, 3:30 p.m. A groundbreaking ceremony for the
Opportunity Workshop facility will be held August 13.
Councilmembers and staff have been invited and should be
receiving invitations to the ceremony next week.
4. DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -- Wednesday, August 14, 7:30 a.m.
The Plymouth Development Council will meet in the City
Council conference room. A copy of the agenda mailed to
Development Council members is attached. (M-4)
5. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and Council calendars
for August and September are attached. (M-5)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION -- Attached is the sample
ballot for the September 3 election and a copy of the
"Instructions to Mail Ballot Voters" to be mailed with
the ballot. On the back side of the instruction sheet is
the text of Ordinance No. 90-41.
We expect next week to begin the ballot assembly process,
with mailing on August 14-16. (I-1)
2. MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (MLC) BOARD OF DIR„ECTORS
MEETING -- Councilmember Helliwell and I attended the MLC
Board of Directors meeting Wednesday afternoon in
Bloomington. One of the major topics of discussion
involved the dues proposed to be levied for 1992. Board
members voted to freeze the present 1991 dues for 1992.
The tentative budget was also adopted, although it was
recognized that the final budget will not be adopted
until the board meeting held in October. Member cities
have until September 15 to declare whether or not they
plan to withdraw from the MLC at the end of the year. At
the present time, the City of Inver Grove Heights has
notified the board that it plans to withdraw. This would
reduce the number of MLC cities from 14 to 13.
3. 1992 METRO SEWER CHARGES -- We received notification from
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC), that
our 1992 sewer service charges will increase
approximately 9.5 percent to $2,948,627 per year. The
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August 2, 1991
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estimated treatment cost per million gallons will be
increasing from $1,069.01 to $1,156.55, an increase of
8.2 percent. Because the sewer service charges comprise
more than 68 percent of the total sanitary sewer fund
budget, it is probable that we will have to look to a
rate increase in 1992. Our last rate increase for
sanitary sewer service became effective January 1990 when
the rate went from $1.46 to $1.56 per $1,000 gallons.
4. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) 1991 LEVY FOR
PROPERTY TAXES -- Recently Councilmembers asked the
impact on residential homeowners of the $319,700 HRA levy
for senior citizen housing. Based upon 1991 property tax
rates, the following is the approximate cost for the
single family homes valued as noted below:
MI 111FIRM 11
$ 8.00 $14.50 $21.50
5. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, August 2, development
signs will be placed at the following locations:
1) South side of 45th Avenue North and west of Highway
I -U. The U.S. Postal Service is requesting approval
of a site plan, conditional use permit and variances
for a new post office building.
2) East side of Fernbrook Lane at 44th Avenue North
(91044) Hartford Investment Inc. is requesting
approval of a preliminary plat with two outlots, a
site plan for a 72 unit rental complex, rezoning of
the site from FRD (Future Restricted Development
District) to the R2 ( Low Density Multiple Residency
District), and a conditional use permit for attached
housing.
3) North side of County Road 9 at Dunkirk Lane (91047)
Lowry Hill Construction is requesting approval of a 54
lot preliminary plat and rezoning of a 39.8 acre site
from the FRD (Future Restricted Development District)
to the R1A (Low Density Single Family Residential
District).
4) North side of Sunset Trail at 3rd Avenue North.
(91051) Sunset Valley Homes is requesting approval of
a nine lot preliminary plat.
These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission
at their Wednesday, August 14 meeting.
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6. EAST MEDICINE LAKE BEACH - WATER QUALITY TESTS -- The
Hennepin County Health Department has recently conducted
a test at our East Medicine Lake beach park. According
to their report, the fecal coliform density taken on July
22, substantially exceeded the recommended water quality
standard of not more than 200 per 100 mll. Their test
results suggested that the coliforms exceeded 16,000. I
have talked to Diana Tafur, Community Health Worker,
regarding her tests and the retesting of the beach water
quality. She informs me they plan to come out next week
and retest the water quality to determine whether or not
the problem persists. If it does, we will close the
beach. In the meantime, I have asked both Fred Moore and
Blair Tremere to investigate whether or not we could
identify a potential source of the coliform which is
finding its way to the beach area.
7. PARKERS LAKE - MILFOIL UPDATE -- A report from Eric Blank
is attached on the DNR's July 30 survey of Parkers Lake
and options for milfoil treatment. (I-7)
8. COUNTY ROAD 6 UPDATE -- Attached is a copy of the latest
construction update mailed to residents. (I-8)
9. TRAFFIC RADAR ASSIGNMENT -- In response to speeding
complaints, the Police Department conducted radar
assignment at Harbor Lane and 5th Avenue North from July
16 - 19. A copy of the report is attached. During this
period, no tags or warnings were issued. (I-9)
10. MINUTES•
a. Planning Commission, July 10, 1991. (I -10a)
b. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit, July 17, 1991.
(I -10b)
c. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, June
13, 1991. (I -10c)
11. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD - FOCUS
GROUP -- During May, West Hennepin Human Services brought
together community/provider participants and municipal
representatives to discuss the current and future
relationship of the Board's services to communities.
Laurie Rauenhorst participated as Plymouth's
representative. Attached is the summary of the two focus
groups. ( I-11)
12. CITY ATTORNEY MONTHLY SUMMARY -- The June client summary
is attached. (I-12)
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13.CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Documentation on calls received
on the Customer Service Line is attached. (I-13)
14. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES:
a. Letter from City Employees United Way Committee to
City Manager. (I -14a)
b. Letter of appreciation to Police Officer Steve Baloun,
from Charles Lough, Minneapolis. (I -14b)
c. Letter from Carrie Larson, commending Police Officer
Mary Nelson. (I -14c)
d. Letter of appreciation from Plymouth resident to
Investigator Niel Nielsen. (I -14d)
15. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter responding to John Stemper, 12925 54th Avenue
North, from City Manager, regarding the July 18
meeting of the Environmental Quality Board. (I -15a)
b. Letter to Robert Isaacson, Office of Planning &
Development, from City Manager, conveying the City's
interest in participating in a consortium for
obtaining Federal funds under the HOME program. (I -
15b)
c. Letter from Michael Erlichmann, Chair, Regional
Transit Board, to Mayor Bergman, requesting a meeting
to discuss transit funding issues. (I -15c)
d. Memo from Lyle Robinson, Fire Chief, in response to
letter from Mrs. Virginia Smith, 17125 28th Place
North, on response to a fire alarm call on May 21.
(I -15d)
e. Letter to Steve Feldman, The Data Guidance Co., from
Marjorie Vigoren, Solid Waste Coordinator, on the
City's recycling program. (I -15e)
f. Letter responding to Amy Meyer, 4660 Trenton Circle,
from Dick Carlquist, regarding a request for stop sign
on 45th/46th Avenue North and Trenton Circle. (I -15f)
g. Letter from Darrell Gonyea, Blue and Gold Company, to
City Manager, concerning the completion of city sewer
project through the company's property. (I -15g)
h. Letter to John Starr, 3450 Fernbrook Lane, from Fred
Moore, inquiring if Mr. Starr intends to undertake a
traffic study as discussed at the December 17, 1990
Council meeting. (I -15h)
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i. Letter of appreciation sent to Plymouth businesses
participating in the Travel Demand Management Project.
(I -15i)
j. Letter to Rod Sando, Commissioner, Department of
Natural Resources, from Lawrence Marofsky. Mr.
Marofsky is representing Vern Reynolds Construction
(Bass Lake Terrace development). (I -15j)
k. Letter from Douglas Bryant, Superintendent, Hennepin
Parks, concerning the Parks' Water Quality Management
Plan and requesting cities to notify Park District
staff of development plans for all areas within the
watersheds of water bodies adjacent to Hennepin Parks
property. (I -15k)
1. Letter of appreciation from Ridgedale YMCA to Plymouth
City Council for financial support of their summer
youth program at Sunset Hill Elementary. (I-151)
m. Memo from Helen LaFave on a call from a Plymouth
resident for the City to adopt a leash law for cats.
(I -15m)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
RIDGEDALE DRIVE AT PLYMOUTH ROAD
ffHENNEPIN 12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-5648
(612)541-8530
July 30, 1991
Jim Willis
Plymouth City Manager
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim,
Please inform Plymouth council members that the Library Board meeting originally
scheduled for Thursday, August 1, has been changed to Thursday, August 8. The location
and time of the meeting, the Edina Community Library at 4:00 p.m., remains the same as
previously scheduled.
Sincerel ,
Robert H. Rohlf,
Director
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 29, 1991
TO: Plymouth Development Council
MOM: Bob Burger, President
SUBJECT: AUGUST 14 DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AGENDA
The next meeting of the Plymouth Development Council will be held
on Wednesday morning, August 14. at 7:30 a.m. in the Plymouth
City Council Conference Room. The following items are scheduled
for discussion. You may wish to bring up other items as well:
I. Status Reports:
1. Springsted Study - Jim Willis
2. Erosion Control Policy Task Force - Joe Ryan
3. 1992-1996 Capital Improvement Program - Fred Moore
4. Community Library - Jim Willis
5. County Waste Transfer Station - Blair Tremere
6. Northwest Blvd., Medina Road, Schmidt Lake Road -
Fred Moore
II. Development Climate in Plymouth - Bob Burger
III. City Council Relations - Bob Burger
IV. Possible Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Blair Tremere
1. Exterior Lighting
2. Screening of Trash Containers
3. Planned Unit Development Standards
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V. Other Business
I hope to see you at the meeting.
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development
Fred'Moore, Director of Public Works
Joe Ryan, Building Official
Dick Carlquist, Director of Public Safety
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
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SAMPLE BALLOT
FFICIAL BALLOT
SP�$CIAL ELECTION
Cityiof/plyMouth, Minnesota
SEPTEMSF;z9 3, 1991
INSTRUCTION TO TERS: V er desiring to vote in
favor of the follows Resolu 'on shall mark an "X" in the
square opposite the rd " ES"; voters des' ing to vote
against the following Re lution shall mar n "X" in the
square opposite the word ` O".
Shall Ordinance No. 90-41, "An rdinance re tit�g to\
❑ YES elections, repealing Ordinance N&,74-1, and ch®d-
uling the Municipal Election forven-num red
El O years," be effective?
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INSTRUCTIONS TO MAIL BALLOT VOTERS
Follow these instructions carefully so your ballot can be counted. AN
IMPROPERLY COMPLETED VOTER'S CERTIFICATE COULD
INVALIDATE YOUR BALLOT.
Step 1. Locate any eligible voter of the county or other qualified
person to serve as your witness. Any one of the following people can
be your witness:
a. any eligible voter of Hennepin County;
b. a notary public;
c. a United States postmaster, assistant postmaster, postal
supervisor, or clerk of a postal contract station; or
d. any officer having authority to administer an oath.
Step 2. Show your witness the unmarked ballot.
Step 3. In the presence of your witness mark the ballot in such a
manner that your vote is not visible to your witness. If you are physi-
cally unable to mark your ballot or cannot read English, you may ask
your witness to assist you or mark your ballot for you. If you mark
your ballot incorrectly and want to receive a new ballot, contact your
City Clerk at 550-5010.
Step 4. Fold the ballot so that your marks cannot be seen without
unfolding the ballot. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME, INITIALS, OR ANY
OTHER IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE BALLOT.
Step 5. Enclose the ballot in the buff colored Ballot Secrecy
Envelope and seal the envelope. Do not write on this envelope.
Step 6. Print your name and address and sign your name on the
Mail Voter's Certificate on the back of the white Ballot Return
Envelope. Your witness must complete the rest of the certificate with
the date, the witness's name, signature, and address if the witness is
an eligible voter or title if the witness is an official.
Step 7. Insert the buff colored Ballot Secrecy Envelope into the
white Ballot Return Envelope. Seal the white Ballot Return Envelope.
An unsealed envelope will not be accepted.
Step 8. You may deposit the Ballot Return Envelope in the mail or
deliver it in person to the City Clerk's office, 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
You may mark and return your ballot at any time before election day.
Be sure to mail back the ballot in time to be delivered by election day
or return the ballot in person to the City Clerk's office no later than
8:00 p.m. on September 3, 1991. CIM AUG � t;1
Form 4 AVE -MV — Poucher, MpIs. (See reverse side for full text of Ordinance No. 90-41) M 62
THE FOLLOWING IS A COPY OF ORDINANCE NO. 90-41:
ORDINANCE NO. 90-41
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTIONS, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 74-1, AND SCHEDULING THE MUNICIPAL
GENERAL ELECTION FOR EVEN -NUMBERED YEARS
Section 1. Background: Findings.
1.01. Minnesota Statutes, Section 205.07 states that the municipal general elec-
tion in each statutory city shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in No-
vember in each even -numbered year unless the governing body has, by ordinance,
chosen to hold elections in odd -numbered years.
1.02. By Ordinance No. 74-1 the City Council scheduled elections in odd num-
bered years.
1.03. The City Council deems it desirable to hold the municipal general election in
even numbered years to increase voter turnout and to avoid the expense of holding the
municipal general election in years in which there are no statewide or federal elections.
Section 2. Actions; Notifications.
2.01. Municipal General Election. The municipal general election shall be held
on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even -numbered year
commencing in 1992. There shall be no municipal general election in 1991 or 1993.
2.02. Transition Schedule. In order to carry out an orderly transition to an even -
numbered election plan, the terms of the Mayor and each member of the City Council
shall be extended one year so that the terms of the Mayor and the two council members
expiring in 1991 are extended to 1992 and the terms of the two council members expir-
ing in 1993 are extended to 1994.
2.03. Repeal. Ordinance No. 74-1 is revoked and repealed.
2.04. Clerk's Duties. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to notify in writ-
ing the secretary of state and the county auditor of the change of election dates accom-
plished by this ordinance and shall accompany such notification by certified copies of
this ordinance.
Section 3. This ordinance is effective on the date of its publication in accordance with
Subsection 110.11 of the Plymouth City Code.
(See reverse side for instructions)
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Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
July 29, 1991 612 222-8423
Kim Bergman
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information
regarding the 1992 sewer service charges on the enclosed
statement. The annual sewer service charges are based on the
estimated volume Of PlyuLouLh's sewer flow relative to the
estimated flow from all sewered communities using the
Metropolitan Disposal System. When 1992 is completed and actual
flow for 1992 is known, these estimated sewer service charges
are adjusted accordingly. They are also adjusted for any
deviations in the Commission's revenue or expenditure budgets.
The statement shows the estimated wastewater flow from your
community and its sewer service charges based on the MWCC' s 1992
budget. The 1992 estimate of your community's flow is based on
past flow records, precipitation trends and anticipated
community growth. The statement also shows any credits or
debits from these sources: Current Value Credit, Debt Payment
Credit, and the 1990 Final Cost Allocation.
I am forwarding a copy of these and a 1990 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report to your finance officer. If you have any
questions, please let me know. If you would like additional
copies of any of these documents or the MWCC's 1992 budget,
please contact Lois Spear at 229-2017.
Very truly yours,
Charles R. Weaver
Acting Chair
CRW:CJW:pap
Enclosures
cc: Dale Hahn, Finance Director, City of Plymouth
Commissioner Paul McCarron
Gordon O. Voss, Chief Administrator
Lois I. Spear, Controller
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
STATEMENT OF 1992 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
5152
PLYMOUTH
ESTIMATED COST
GALLONAGE FOR M GALLONS AMOUNT
CURRENT USE CHARGES:
SEWER SERVICE COST
TOTAL CHARGES
OTHER CREDITS OR CHARGES:
CURRENT VALUE CREDIT
DEBT PAYMENT CREDIT
1990 FINAL COST ALLOCATION
TOTAL CREDITS OR CHARGES
TOTAL ANNUAL ESTIMATED NET PAYMENT DUE
MONTHLY INSTALLMENT
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Due on the first day of each month. Installments not
received by the 10th of each month in which due shall be
regarded as delinquent and shall bear interest from the
first day of such month at the rate of 6% per annum.
1156.55 2,937,648.61
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: August 1, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager �7
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation J�
SUBJECT: PARKERS LAKE - MILFOIL UPDATE
Tom Sacs, the head of the milfoil treatment program for the Minnesota DNR,
surveyed Parkers Lake on Tuesday, July 30. Mr. Sacs confirmed what had
earlier been reported by DNR and Hennepin Parks staff, that the lake has large
infestations of milfoil surrounding the perimeter of the shoreline. There
appears to be viable options that we can continue to explore with the DNR:
1. An application of 2-4D on the worst portions of the lake. This would have
little effect on the overall milfoil infestation.
2. Treat the lake with' sonar" which is a herbicide broad spectrum application
of .02 parts per million. This would be done on a basin wide application
for the entire lake and would probably give us two years control if
applied in the spring. This application could run as high as $8,000 which
would require us to hold $4,000 over from this year's budget to match with
next year's budget for the application.
3. There is a new experimental treatment called Garland 3A coming out. The
DNR staff will be contacting the manufacturer to see if they would be
willing to donate the product as an experimental test case on Parkers Lake
in order to get the DNR to promote the use of this product in other lakes
throughout the state. The Garland 3A has been successful in preliminary
test uses throughout the state.
I will be on vacation the week of August 5, but I expect the DNR staff will be
back to me by Monday, August 12, with further information about this
situation.
I have been in contact with Marsha Videen and the residents on the east side
of Parkers Lake and they are aware of the current situation. They have most
recently begun the initiation of a homeowners association on the east side of
the lake, and have indicated a willingness to participate financially in the
treatment of milfoil.
I will keep you and the Council informed as further information becomes
available on this subject.
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County Road 6 Update
A bulletin from the City of Plymouth, Number 5, July 30,1991
Work on the second and final year of Co. Rd. 6 is moving along despite some delays due to the wet
weather this spring and summer.
UPCOMING WORK
Motorists will encounter a detour on the north leg of the Co. Rd. 6/Vicksburg Ln. intersection in August. It
will be closed for five working days and one weekend. The closure is tentatively scheduled to begin the
week of August 5.
Northbound Vicksburg Ln. traffic should use Co. Rd. 6 to Fernbrook Ln. Southbound Vicksburg Ln. traffic
should take Hwy. 55 to Fernbrook Ln. Appropriate detour signing will be posted.
All local streets along Vicksburg Ln. between Co. Rd. 6 and Hwy. 55 will be closed to through traffic.
Local traffic will have access to neighborhoods. In addition, 18th Ave. N. west of Vicksburg Ln. will be
completely closed during the work.
The intersection is being closed to permit the contractor to make intersection improvements more quickly
and safely.
OVERALL PROJECT
The project extends on Co. Rd. 6 from Fernbrook Ln. to Co. Rd. 101. It includes: widening Co. Rd. 6 to
two lanes in each direction; creating turn lanes; constructing new traffic signals at Dunkirk, Vicksburg and
Niagara Lanes; building a pedestrian underpass at Niagara Ln. Widening and channelization of Vicksburg
Ln., north and south of Co. Rd. 6, is also part of the project.
Like last summer, the County is providing access to all homes with driveways located on Co. Rd. 6.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
If you have questions or concerns about the road construction, contact Hennepin County Project Engineer
Dave Feltl at 930-2616 or the field office at 473-5295. For more information on city functions related to
the project, call Plymouth City Engineer Dan Faulkner at 550-5071.
CAUTION
Please keep children away from the construction area. Heavy equipment is operated in the area and
crews will be working with hot bituminous at various times. Bituminous may be driven on within an hour
after being laid. For your child's safety, please keep him/her from walking on it until it has cooled (four to
eight hours, depending on weather conditions).
Motorists traveling through the area are reminded to drive with care.
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FUNDING
This project is being funded by the City of Plymouth and Hennepin County.
Thanks for your patience!
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 29, 1991
TO: Director Carlquist
FROM: Lt. Dennis Paulson
SUBJECT: SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
S.E.A. #91-8 Harbor ln. at 5th. Ave. N.
q
Four one hour stationary radar assignments have
been completed
in response
to the
speeding
complaints in
this area.
Traffic in
both directions was
clocked
during this assignment.
The posted
speed limit
at this
location
is 30 M.P.H.
MPH
20/Less
20/25 26/30 31135 36/40
41145
46/50
51155
07-16-91 AM
Cars/Misc:
02
08 08
03 02
00
00
00
07-18-91 AM
Cars /Misc :
02
10 16
02 00
00
00
00
07-19-91 AM
Cars /Misc :
01
17 08
01 00
00
00
00
07-19-91 PM
Cars/Misc:
00
00 02
01 00
00
00
00
SUMMARY: 20/Less 20/25 26/30 31/35 36/40 41/45 46/50 51/55
Cars/Misc: 05 35 34 07 02 00 00 00 = 83
Percentage: .06 .42 .41 .08 .02 .00 .00 .00 = 100
VIOLATIONS- Tags issued: 00 Warnings: 00
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 10, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning
Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Plufka (left at 8:45 p.m.),
Commissioners Robert Beckers (arrived at
7:15 p.m.), Barb Stimson, Michael
Stulberg, Scott Syverson, Michael
Wigley, and Dennis Zylla.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City
Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Senior Clerk
Typist Denise Hutt.
PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Kim Bergman addressed the Planning Commission. He
stated that he would like the Commission to consider the
problem of maintenance of areas backing on to thoroughfare
streets in residential plats - particularly where there
are berms. He stated that in the Lake Camelot subdivision
that there should be common areas along County Road 47 so
homeowners could decide what landscaping should go there.
He stated it would be better to have a common area instead
of individual lots so that individual homeowners would not
be responsible for maintenance.
Chairman Plufka stated that the Planning Commission would
be looking at the Planned Unit Development Ordinance in
the next few weeks, and would consider the Mayor's
suggestions.
*MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner
Stimson to approve the June 26, 1991 Planning Commission
Minutes.
Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Trammel Crow
Company for a Mixed Planned Unit Development Final Plat,
Plan and a Conditional Use Permit for placement of fill
and excavation of ponding areas within the floodway of
Plymouth Creek located between Fernbrook Lane and
Interstate Highway 494 at 34th Avenue North.
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY
(90063)
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July 10, 1991
Page 124
Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the June 26, 1991 Staff
Report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Linda Fisher, Attorney
representing the petitioner.
Ms. Fisher stated that she had reviewed the staff report
of June 26, 1991 and concurs with it except for one
modification. On the approving resolution, condition #2
should state "Berkshire Lane Limited Partnership" instead
of "Trammel Crow Company" for legal purposes. She also
stated that she received oral indications from the DNR
that a permit will be issued.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced Lowell Turner of 3430 Fernbrook
Lane North.
Mr. Turner stated that his residence is next to the
proposed ponding areas and has no problem with the
petitioner's request. He questioned whether there would
be any assessments to the local property owners.
City Engineer Faulkner replied that there would be no
assessments to the local property owners; they are being
paid by the developer.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Wigley to recommend approval of the request by Trammel
Crow Company for a Mixed Planned Unit Development Final
Plat, Plan and a Conditional Use Permit for placement of
fill and excavation of poinding areas within the floodway
of Plymouth Creek located between Fernbrook Lane and
Interstate highway 494 at 34th Avenue North, including all
conditions recommended in the staff report of June 26,
1991.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Richard Steiner RICHARD STEINER
for an amendment to the Residential Planned Unit (91045)
Development Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit
for "Kingswood Farms" for a rear setback and impervious
coverage in the Shoreland District to permit a room
addition onto existing home located at 120 Holly Lane.
Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the June 26, 1991 Staff
Report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Dick Steiner.
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Planning Commission Minutes
July 10, 1991
Page 125
Mr. Steiner stated that the deck was built in 1982,
approved by the Board of Zoning and built according to
code. He also stated he met with John Keho, Associate
Planner to discuss the proposed room addition. He
commented that, on the staff report under Issues and
Analysis #3 should be 112 lots, not 105; and, under Staff
Comments #3 that the additional hard surface would not
increase the runoff through the City storm water system,
since it drains into Wayzata.
Chairman Pulfka asked what type of surface is under the
existing deck.
Mr. Steiner replied that the surface is gravel.
Chairman Plufka asked Coordinator Dillerud to calculate
impervious coverage without the deck.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced Bob Peterson of 335 Inland
Lane.
Mr. Peterson stated that he is the President of the
Homeowners Association for Kingswood. He questioned why,
after 19 approvals is the City recommending denial of the
Steiner request. He stated he is in favor of the Steiner
request. He also questioned why Gleason Lake School
drains into Kingswood Farms. He stated that after a rain
the streets of Kingswood Farms have two to three feet of
water.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Merrill Stodghill of 17110
2nd Avenue North.
Mr. Stodghill stated that he approves of the request by
Mr. Steiner. He also stated that he felt the area south
of the Luce Line (vacant outlots) should be calculated in
the impervious percentage.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that the impervious coverage
of the Steiner lot including the proposed addition but
excluding the deck is about 38%.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that the Commission might be
creating a problem if they approve this as to other
homeowners in Kingswood requesting additions.
Chairman Plufka stated he would like to take the entire
Kingswood area including the common open space and figure
out the coverage percentage. He also stated he hates to
see people penalized for wanting to improve their homes.
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July 10, 1991
Page 126
Commissioner Stulberg stated he felt you can only use the
area located in the Shoreland Overlay District to
calculate the coverage percentage.
Commissioner Wi,gley stated that there may already be
precedence set in the subdivision because of previously
approved home additions.
Commissioner Beckers asked whether, if the Commission
votes for approval, the homeowners can be persuaded to
look at amending the Planned Unit Development Plan of the
entire PUD for coverage percentage.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that the City has not had
success doing that in the past.
Chairman Plufka suggested tabling the request until staff
and the Homeowners Association could look at this further.
MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Syverson to recommend approval of the request by Richard
Steiner for an amendment to the Residential Planned Unit
Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit for "Kingswood
Farms" for rear setback and impervious coverage in the
Shoreland District to permit a room addition onto existing
home located at 120 Holly Lane, subject to the conditions
listed in the June 26, 1991 Staff Report.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg voted Nay.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION carried on a 6-1 vote.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner
Planned Unit Development Standards.
PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENAPPROSTANDARDS
Beckers to table the
MOTION TOCoordinator
Dillerud asked the Planning Commissioners if
BUS TOUR, JULY 16, 1991
July 16, 1991 is approved by them for the Bus Tour. The
bus tour will start at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners stated
they would like to see Kingswood Farms, Zipper Z,
Lundgren, Camelot, retail in Industrial District,
public/private street (Chelsea Woods).
Commissioner Zylla stated that he is now on Board of
Zoning and Appeals and also liason to Park and Recreation
and felt someone else should be appointed to the Park and
Recreation at the next Planning Commission meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
MINUTES
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
JULY 17, 1991
PRESENT: Joe Edwards; Sally Neil; Jane Shaffer; Dennis Jacobson;
Dale Knutson; Nancy Holter; representing
National/Morley - Dennis Ridley; representing MTC -
Hugh Hudson; representing Plymouth - Frank Boyles
I. APPROVAL OF MAY 22, 1991 MINUTES
The Committee approved the minutes of the May 22, 1991
meeting with one correction. Sally Niel stated that II.B.
should refer to the fact that the 8:20 a.m. 93A does not
get downtown in time to begin the 8:30 work shift. The
minutes presently say, 119 a.m. work shift."
II. REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS
A. Dial -A -Ride - May and June
Dennis Ridley stated that despite their expectations
to the contrary, ridership has increased during the
months of May and June. He attributes this to the
fact that National/Morley has been concentrating on
maximizing the number of people they can accommodate
for rides. He stated that for the first time since
February 1990, the recovery ratio was 15%. Miles per
passenger have been reduced to around 6-1/2 miles,
with a subsidy per passenger of $6.25. They hope to
continue this trend for the summer. In the fall, they
are investigating working on an arrangement with 21
families in the Schmidt Lake, Hwy. 55, I-494, and Hwy.
169 area with 27 kids who go to Holy Name School. He
will investigate whether it would be appropriate to
use a 25 -passenger mini -coach in lieu of a 13 -
passenger coach so that only one vehicle would be tied
up with this subscription service.
B. Northeast Metrolink - June and the first two weeks of
July
Hugh stated that they have not yet been able to put
together a report in the format the City has
requested. Since the last meeting, weekly averages
for Route 93 have ranged between 322 passengers and
262. He stated that the worst week was the week of
July 4. One of the 93A 7:40 a.m. double headers
continues to be over capacity on some days, and
especially during the week of June 10 and June 17.
Frank Boyles asked Hugh to see what he could do about
ensuring that the passenger loads were evened out
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July 17, 1991
Page 2
between the doubleheader so that both would run at,
but not over capacity. Similarly, for the 93A 5:10
run, the suggestion was made that the doubleheader be
eliminated during vacation weeks when we know that
there will be much lighter traffic. There is some
question whether the 5:10 service requires a
doubleheader any longer, given the ridership numbers.
C. Southwest Metrolink - June and the first two weeks of
Ju1X
Hugh Hudson stated that the ridership average for
southwest Metrolink varied from a low of 230 to a high
of 301.
D. Route 92 Reverse Commuter - June and the first two
weeks of July
Hugh Hudson stated that the average weekly passengers
for the reverse commuter varied from a low of 47 to a
high of 68. These statistics will be placed in the
City's format and provided at the next Plymouth
Advisory Committee on Transit meeting.
III. FOLLOW UP ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Route Times - Hugh Hudson stated that the route times
have been revised for the 92 service. He handed out
schedule graphics showing the timelines. There was a
concern that the buses arriving at 7:27 and 7:29 will
not be able to serve 7:30 work starts. There was also
a concern that if there is an 8:30 work force, they
too are not being served. Frank Boyles suggested that
this be reviewed by the employers who are involved in
the TDM project. He will contact State Mahowald on
this subject.
Frank Boyles stated that the Travel Demand Management
Project is going well. They have met with the biggest
21 employers in Plymouth to get their permission to
administer a survey to their employees on the subject
of transit usage. The surveys are expected to be
returned by the end of July. The drawing for
employees filling out the survey will take place at
the next Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
meeting.
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July 17, 1991
Page 3
B. Super Saver Outlets for Route 93 - Frank Boyles stated
that he talked to Joel Olson at Cooper's Super Value
about being a Super Saver outlet. He has also written
a letter to Bill Wilkin, asking Mr. Wilkin to provide
Cooper Super Value with materials and set up a meeting
to further explore this possibility. A follow up
report will be provided at the next meeting.
C. Safety Issues - Highway 55 Park and Ride Lot - Frank
Boyles stated that the park and ride lot entry was to
be striped with a double yellow line. If it is not
completed now, it will be by the next meeting.
D. Improvements to Four Seasons Park and Ride - Frank
Boyles reported that the work on the bus pullovers at
the Four Seasons park and ride lot will begin in early
August. They are expected to be completed no later
than the end of September.
E. Sale of Pioneer Press on Metrolink Buses - Frank
Boyles stated that he had been contacted by Todd Melby
of the MTC. They have requested to use Plymouth
Metrolink buses in a joint MTC/Pioneer Press marketing
program. Under the terms of the program, the Pioneer
Press will put newspaper boxes on the buses so that
passengers may purchase a newspaper if they wish.
Hugh Hudson will find out where the boxes are located
and whether they constitute a visual eyesore, or
potential safety obstruction, or would reduce the
number of seats in the vehicles. If none of these
concerns arise, we will give it a try. Frank Boyles
will write a letter establishing the conditions which
the experiment is subject to.
IV. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW AREAS OF CONCERN OR RECOMMENDATION
Dennis Knutson said that the 91 4:35 p.m. and 5:10 p.m.
buses have not been able to come through together. One of
two things have to happen. First, there must be a
guarantee that the second bus is coming if they are going
to be separated so that passengers have the confidence to
wait, rather than .piling on the first bus, or the second
bus must run immediately after the first. Frank Boyles
will ask Steve Jaeger to ensure that one or the other
action takes place.
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July 17, 1991
Page 4
Dennis Jacobson said that a bus broke down on Tuesday,
which required the passengers to make a wholesale change
from bus to bus. He suggested that perhaps the 99 bus be
used in such circumstances -- especially if the driver
suspects a problem with the bus on the way to the park and
ride lot.
Nancy Holter stated that according to Barb Roberts old her
the 8:02 Fernbrook minicoach was late by 20 minutes on one
occasion. It had no working radio, and the driver was
new. Dennis Ridley stated that all mini coaches have had
their radios checked for operability.
Concern was expressed about the air conditioning on Unit
1242. Frank Boyles relayed that he had other concerns
expressed about the adequacy of the air conditioning on
the vehicles.
Frank Boyles stated that the 93A arrival downtown, too
late to serve the 8:30 work start will be discussed at the
next meeting.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Frank Boyles stated that he had received a letter from Jan
Witkowski, expressing concern about: (1) air
conditioning, 2) passenger pay to enter on the return trip
from downtown in the afternoon; and 3) route revisions.
The committee concurred that the air conditioning matter
should be reviewed further. They expressed concern that
the pay/enter concept would result in additional delays
downtown and open doors which would make it that much
harder to cool the buses. They believe that in addition
to delays, people would be confused by the pay enter
concept since the pay exit concept is well under
understood and used. Hugh Hudson stated that the route
revisions proposed had been reviewed, but that it was
unlikely that they would be usable. The primary
suggestion was to use Highway 55. They have already
tested this option and found that I-394 is faster.
Hugh Hudson stated that Steve Jaeger suggested a revision
to the 93B which would reroute it via 40th Avenue, rather
than Old County Road 9. The purpose is to expand the
reach of our existing vehicles. The committee concurred
that this would be appropriate provided that Bruce Bakke
talks to the affected passengers before the revision is
undertaken.
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July 17, 1991
Page 5
Hugh Hudson stated that the 93C rerouting is also ready
for implementation in September, along with the changes
which will be made to route 92. The basis for the changes
are to expand the number of houses served. Instead of
having Lancaster Lane "double served," now Pilgrim and
Lancaster will be served separately. This will provide
for greater convenience to people who may wish to use
Metrolink, but who live off of Pilgrim, rather than
Lancaster Lane.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 1991.
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MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
3030 Harbor Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553-1144 Fax (612) 553-9326
M I N U T E S
June 13, 1991
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to
order by Chairman Fred Moore on Thursday, June 13, 1991, at 1:00 p.m. at the
Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Sy Knapp, Brooklyn Center; Bill Monk, Crystal; Gerry
Butcher, Maple Grove; Perry Damon, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson,
New Hope; Gene Hakanson, Osseo; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Lee
Gustafson and Russ Fawbush, Robbinsdale; Dale Claridge, JMM;
Curt Pearson, attorney; and Judie Anderson, recording
secretary.
Also present: Neil Johnson, Brooklyn Park.
I. Minutes.
Monk moved and Hakanson seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
May 6, 1991 meeting. Motion carried.
II. Treasurer's Report.
Knapp moved and Monk seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's Re-
port. Motion carried.
III. Approval of Claims.
Knapp moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve claims totaling
$8,898.33. The claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Knapp, Monk,
Butcher, Damon, Hanson, Hakanson, and Moore; nays - none; absent - Brooklyn
Park and Robbinsdale.
[Chairman Moore presented Neil Johnson and Lee Gustafson with plaques commem-
orating their service to the Commission. Johnson has retired from the City of
Brooklyn Park and was instrumental in the formation and continuation of the
Shingle Creek Commission. He served as Commission chair from its inception
until 1991. Gustafson has served as the representative from the City of Rob-
binsdale from 1984 to 1991.]
IV. Correspondence.
A. The Commissioners reviewed the Communications Log. No action was
required.
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June 13, 1991
page 2
B. Moore gave an update on the proposed rules for Metropolitan Local
Water Management. The "implementer" group of the Task Force met for the
second time and brought its recommendations to the full Task Force. The pro-
posed rules have been modified to contain only those required by law. These
recommendations have been sent back to the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Informational meetings should begin in August.
C. The Commissioners received a May 23 letter from Metropolitan Coun-
cil re citizen -assisted lakes monitoring. Knapp moved and Monk seconded a
motion directing JMM to notify Dick Osgood that the Commission would be inter-
ested in participating in a program to monitor Twin and Eagle Lakes. Motion
carried.
D. The Commissioners reviewed a May 31 letter and draft resolution
from the City of Maple Grove re purple loosestrife. Butcher moved and Knapp
seconded a motion to approve Resolution 91-1, Requesting the Department of
Natural Resources to Treat Purple Loosestrife Along Shingle Creek and on
Eagle, Pike and Twin Lakes. Motion carried. Anderson will transmit the
resolution to the Commissioners of Natural Resources and Agriculture and the
appropriate State legislators.
E. The Commissioners also received a June 11 letter from the City of
Robbinsdale re lake levels of Ryan and Twin Lakes. Monk moved and Knapp
seconded a motion directing JMM to do preliminary modeling of 5 and 10 -year
storms and actual events based on available data. Motion carried. Brooklyn
Center and Robbinsdale will send available lake data to Monk. Claridge and
Pearson will review findings and report at the July meeting.
V. 1992 Budget.
Butcher moved and Knapp seconded a motion to approve a budget for 1992
totalling $135,000 as recommended by the Executive Committee. Motion carried.
Anderson will transmit the budget to the member cities.
VI. Proiect Reviews.
91-8 Bass Lake Playfields, Plymouth. Development of area consisting of
ballfields, hockey rink, tennis courts, trails, shelter building and parking
lots on a 22 acre site located west of the intersection of 54th Avenue and
Pineview Lane, Plymouth.
Hakanson moved and Damon second a motion directing the consultant to notify
the City of Plymouth that approval of 91-8 is hereby granted conditioned on
the applicant's meeting the conditions set forth in the consultant's report
and recommendations, i.e.,
1. Erosion control measures shall be used at catch basin inlets
(e.g., hay or straw bales, rock filters, etc.) to prevent sediment
from entering the storm sewer system during the development pro-
cess.
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June 13, 1991
page 3
2. Required drainage easements for ponding and access for maintenance
shall be dedicated to the City.
3. The owner shall designate operation and maintenance procedures
which will maintain the outlet control structures and a minimum
permanent pool depth of two feet in the stormwater treatment ponds
and assurance to the City, in the form of a recordable agreement,
that the designated operation and maintenance procedures will be
faithfully executed.
Motion carried.
There being no further business before the Commission, Monk moved and Butcher
seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at
2:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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TO: Participants in the May 14th and 15th focus groups sponsored by
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
FROM: Marcy Shapiro, Executive Director
RE: Focus Group Summaries
Enclosed is the summary of the two focus groups and the report
from the focus group you participated in. The report was prepared
by Peter Montgomery and has so far been received by our Board of
Directors. If you have comments or feel any part of the report
should be changed, please call me.
Thanks again for participating in the focus group. Your ideas and
participation were invaluable.
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SUMMARY OF FOCUS GROUPS
COMMUNITY/PROVIDERS AND NHJNICIPAL
May 14 - 15, 1991
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Two focus groups were held on May 14 and May 15, 1991 to explore the current and future
relationship of West Hennepin Human Services (WHHS) to its communities. One group was
comprised of community/provider participants who represented service providers, a chamber
of commerce and a church. The other group was comprised of representatives of municipal
government to include mayors, city administrators and clerks, police chiefs and a community
development director.
Both groups identified similar issues and roles for WHHS, but with understandably different
perspectives.
ISSUES OF CONCERN
* Changing Demographics
The population is growing older. Household structures and life styles
are changing. Multi -generational households are more common (adult
children taking care of retired parents and their own children, adult
children moving back in with parents).
A need for the public, policy makers and legislators to recognize that there
are needs in the suburbs.
There is a lack of access to and ability to afford basic necessities (hous-
ing, health care). These are economic, low income issues. There is less
recognition of the presence of poverty in the suburbs and consequently
less willingness to locate services to be accessible to low income subur-
ban residents.
Needs in the suburbs are hidden behind the common perception that the
suburbs are affluent. This makes it difficult to get a fair share of the
funding for programs for low income people.
Persons living in the suburbs who are unemployed, aged or who have
disabilities are greatly disadvantaged by the lack of a transportation
infrastructure.
Much of the suburban housing stock is old. Much of the older housing
is occupied by older persons living on fixed income or by low income
persons who bought into the older housing as a low cost option. Many
of these households need assistance with maintenance, energy, etc.
Isolation
Persons in need are isolated and find it hard to form support networks.
There is a lack of a sense of community across suburbia. It is difficult to
achieve consensus and joint action on issues.
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* Need for innovative, multidisciplinary, cost effective service models.
Community perceptions that taxes are too high and community expecta-
tions regarding the appropriate quality and level of government services
require governments to develop new and innovative ways of doing things
that reduce duplication and maximize services.
* Tension and stress in the community.
Increased tension in the community reveals itself in calls to local city
halls concerning fights, confrontations and disputes. Often the police
and building inspectors are the first to become aware of problems. Social
service agencies see many persons, especially single parents, who are
coping with stress related health issues. There has been a dramatic in-
crease in teen pregnancies. Youth are feeling hopeless, have lost direc-
tion, are reacting instead of acting, have low self esteem. This is the
generation that will be the young adults in this community ten years from
now.
ROLES FOR WHHS
* Develop a larger vision for West Hennepin.
WHHS can work to develop a vision will focus the issues of the commu-
nity and provide a program of social action and cooperation that tran-
scends agency turf and government boundaries.
WHHS has a broad perspective and good experience at building coali-
tions. WHHS can build coalitions in support of that vision that will
provide a voice before legislators and policy makers for suburban inter-
ests.
WHHS, through its understanding of the structure of government and
service delivery in the suburbs can serve as a catalyst in the development
of collaborative/collective/multidisciplinary service models, similar to
the development of MAZEBUSTERS.
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MUNICIPAL FOCUS GROUP
May 15, 1991 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
ATTENDING:
Mark Bernhardson, Admin.- City of Orono
Craig Anderson, Police Chief- Minnetrista/St. Bonifacius
Nelson Berg, Mayor -City of Hopkins
Ronald Rankin, Community Development Director - City of Minnetonka
Donna Roehl, City Clerk- City of Medina
Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk- City of Plymouth
Nicholas Duff, Mayor- City of Woodland
Mancel Mitchell, Police Chief- City of St Louis Park
Dr.Tim Bergstedt, Mayor- City of Minnetonka
Lucille Crow, Mayor - City of Excelsior
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ISSUES
Maintain quality of housing.
- the property tax as source of funding for services is pricing some residents
(retired, on fixed income) out of their homes.
- Need for creative inter -agency, inter -governmental multi -disciplinary approach
to services.
- Conflict between expectation and obligation to deliver services. Taxes are being
raised to maintain, not expand services.
- Isolation, lack of sense of community in suburbs.
- Recognize that there are needs in the suburbs.
- High level of tension and stress, underlying problems now reflected in neighbor
disputes.
ROLES FOR WEST HENNEPIN
- WHHS understands the structure, can help to avoid duplicate/overlapping serv-
ices.
- WHHS can be a forum to find way to be more self- reliant. Get over the barri-
ers of legalities, boundaries.
- WHHS can advise on collaboration/collective services - move away from paro-
chial thinking.
- WHHS is an issue focused advocate for local communities.
- WHHS can play a planning/coordination role, eg. with County Social Services,
Emergency Services, Childcare - with more focus groups like this.
- Train the real information providers (city clerks, switchboard operators, etc.)
MUNICIPAL FOCUS GROUP 5/15/91 PAGE 2
WHAT IS THE MOST SERIOUS ISSUE FACING YOUR COMMUNITY IN THE
19901S?
MANCEL: To maintain the quality of housing over the long term. Role of West Hennepin
Human Services (WHHS) - to encourage, support, administer programs that
address those causes and their effects. Deterioration of housing - contributes to
the demise of neighborhoods; and affects the quality of life.
RONALD: Major issue in 90's is the Property Tax situation. Local financing of services flow
from this.
LUCILLE: Housing stock is old. Low and moderate income need assistance with mainte-
nance, energy, etc. Multiple housing units in Excelsior have intense problems;
child care, child abuse; etc. An immense intensity of need, when looking at
human service needs. Now we use Police reports to identify needs.
LAURIE: Cooperation among services is very important - we have had police and parks work
together on problems.
MARCEL: Community oriented policing is the going buzzword. Maximizing our effective-
ness. Making sure there is no overlap or duplication of services. Community
policing as in city officials, government and social services. Multidisciplinary
approach to problems.
CRAIG: Small communities have done it for a long time - WeCan Board is example. We need
decentralized services that recognize differences between, for example, St.
Bonifacius (multi unit housing) and Minitrista (large estates).
NELSON: Environmental - housing - economic development - delivery of basic municipal
services cost effectively are Hopkins' issues. Conflict in expectations, vs ability
to provide services. We need cooperation between agencies, local government,
business both public and private sector public schools. Schools now providing
so much to students, other than basic education. Schools may be the center of
delivery of information.
NICK: Working with at risk kids, etc. Diversity of community, we all have the problems, but
some are scattered, people are isolated, buried in areas where nobody has the
concern. Schools have community service programs, it is easy for municipali-
ties to overlook schools in looking for solutions. Needs are not the same across
all communities.
DONNA: Public transportation within the rural area's non -existing. Folk can't get to services.
Keeping elderly in their homes is important. We need networks to find people
who are interested in helping. Less dollars to work with.
TIM: Economic restructuring should not be in service quality - key is to keep stability in the
level of programs and services. Look beyond the scenery; all is not well in
suburbs. One of the [WHHS] best programs Is housing rehab. Children's issues
such as Head Start, childcare, are critical - WHHS helps us to understand struc-
ture, avoid duplication.
RONALD: Most disruptive voice is how we raise money and how money reforms change.
Housing rehabilitation one of our best programs to revitalize the community.
Childcare - how we go about that. WHHS - understands the structure, making
sure there is no overlap or duplication of services.
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MARK: We all need to be more self-reliant. WHHS can be a forum as we look for ways to
be more self-reliant. Share in ideas of how to address this and problem solve.
Maybe bringing in the school system. Good job of bringing the Mazebuster
program and challenging a complex system. Extend the idea of Mazebusters to
communities. We are hampered by legalities, boundaries - we need new tools.
People on the Lake - retired no income can't afford to pay the new taxes.
RONALD: Good idea. Community based problem solving is the best. We are small and can
bring many resources to bear quickly. When we have to go outside we run into
trouble. Moving outside the community is where we run into problems - only a
short term quick fix. Sorting through the Maze very hard job.
MARCEL: Avoid parochial thinking among our agencies, etc. particularly school systems,
very challenging. Avoid - "our money/ their money". WHHS could advise on
collective services.
CRAIG: Looking for quick fix - we need to avoid that. Bigger can be better but; done in a
partnership way and maintaining individuality; while sharing.
TIM: Local units break down barriers - it gets worse as you go up the levels of government.
Local levels of government are regarded as special interest groups by higher
levels of government. We need to break down barriers at the county and legisla-
ture. We have been parochial, now we must cooperate.
WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE ROLE FOR WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES
(WHHS) IN THE 90'S; WHHS AS A DIRECT SERVICE AGENCY OR
AS A COORDINATING, ADVOCATING AGENCY ?
NICK: Having an advocate for the smaller community in this area [human services] is very
important - Need to utilize this benefit. Appreciative of the advocacy of
WHHS. Local government has to cover all areas (roads, etc.) WHHS can
provide focus.
CRAIG: WHHS, getting out of the Emergency Services. And if WHHS didn't take the 4 or
5 % for fiscal management of Emergency Services there would be more money
going directly to the people. And WHHS would have more time to do other
things.
LAURIE: If we are forced to move to only mandated services, transportation would be a criti-
cal need. A possibility is to devise a plan; we can take you to the service, but
we can't bring the service to you.
CRAIG: Possible partnership with school system for busing transportation. Get people to
connecting bus lines.
DONNA: School bussing could be a hit and miss without volunteer drivers. Having "drivers
when available" is not satisfactory.
MARK: Many move to our area to buy low cost housing and to avoid renting. Services do
not come with housing. Orono has houses next to shacks. Without adequate
transportation....
NELSON: School's facilities (both physical and communication) may have appropriate role in
delivery of services. This could take the burden off of teachers. Could make
services more accessible for students and their families. We need a partnefship
(City, School, County) to make services more acceptable and accessible.
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RONALD: Planning and coordinating role for WHHS, Pulling together Hennepin County
Social Service people with Emergency Service people, child care folk and oth-
ers, for meetings; could be an unusual combination that works.
CRAIG: School system maybe ok for some areas; but is a problem in areas with multiple
school districts. School Socialworkers plug problem families into police (infor-
mation not enforcement).
NICK: Educating the public. Generally those who need the services are those who are likely
to support the efforts for services. All need to be educated about the need and
the purpose of all services. This would give us a more cooperative, sharing
effort.
DONNA: Do Police Departments know of all the services available?
MARCEL: The HSC mini -directories are very helpful. Our department has a pamphlet with an
I&R number.
CRAIG: Police have a good handle on where people can get started with the services they
need.
MARK: Police are only called when something is gone terrible wrong. There are other people
out there who never call the police who need services.
LAURIE: We need to be able to identify calls to the city that indicate need. Switchboard
operators need I&R Training. We need a list of places to refer people to.
Developing own list; sharing of information.
DONNA: We need training sessions on I&R. For people who answer the phones. On what's
available, etc.
LUCILLE: In our area City Hall gets the call on heat, etc. Should do Focus groups for that
group of people. Valuable input - Building Inspectors - they see everything first
- do they know about resources ?
CRAIG: We need a well publicized number like a 911 for Information and Referral Specialist,
so to speak. Since 911, emergency calls have increased 20%.
MARK: Emergency calls: 811 for emergency services or something of that sort. One number
a family can easily remember.
RONALD: Dispute resolution; mediating disputes. City gets drafted into confrontations,
disputes, etc. all the time. Issue in community, no one wants to mediate. Indi-
cates high levels of tension and stress, underlying problems.
MARK: City is called to give clout to one side or another.
MARCEL: Police involvement in neighborhood disputes exacerbates the problems.
NICK: Churches offer many of these services. They need to be here for this dialog.
LUCILLE: In our area the Council of Churches meets once a month to address social issues.
DONNA: Schools, Churches, citizens, etc. at the next Focus Group meeting.
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July 18, 1991
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FED. I. D.
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Matter
Services
Disb.
Total
11
Prosecution Office Time
6,111.00
242.45
$6,353.45
12
FrosEcution Court Time
5,033-00
53.75
$5,086.75
22
Police Officer Training
218.50
0.00
$216.50
* 24
PIat Opinions
360-50
1.95
$362.45
29
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128.25
0.00
$128.25
* 32A
General - Administration
3,035-25
386.04
$3, 423•. 29
* 32CD
General - Community Development
551.00
0,58
$551.58
* 32PR.
GerC-T'al - Park and Recreation
47.50
0.00
$47.50
*32PS
General - Public Safety
118.75
4.01
$122.76
*32PW
GeUeTal - Public Works
1,107.50
25.04
$1, 132. 54
37
County Road 6 Eminent. Domain
2,446.25
51.16
$2,497.41
Project 250
42
Codification
204.00
0.00
$2:)4.00
43
Claims - General
109.25
1.09
$110.34
45
v Begin (Cottonwood Plaza)
975.50
53.65
$1,025.15
51
v Larry Begin
1,178.00
50.18
$1, 225. 18
65
Complaint Draft
1,072.50
0.00
$1,072.50
92
Citu v. BWBR Architects, Inc.
95.00
2.81
$97•. E1
95
v. Marcus Real Estate Development
23.75
0.00
$23•.75
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McGraw Condemnation (Project 948)
266.00
0.00
$266.00
98
Northwest Truck Sewer Condemnation
622.25
3.54
$625.79
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104
McGraw v. City
209.00
1.58
$210.58
107
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3,947.25
179.20
$4,126.45
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 9, 1991
TO: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE CALL
I received a call from Gilda Logavero, 14930 - 31st Avenue North,
557-9315, on the 24-hour Customer Service Line. Her concern is
that Plymouth lacks sidewalks, "children at play" signs, and
speed limit signs. As Plymouth grows, she is concerned that the
streets are becoming more and more dangerous for the lack of
these items. She requested that somebody from the city respond
to her regarding this issue. Please respond to Ms. Logavero by
Monday, July 22. Forward a copy of your response to me so I may
include it in my log.
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Ms. Gilda Logavero
14930 31st Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Logavero:
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I am responding to the inquiry you made on the Plymouth 24 Hours
Customer Service Line. You were stating concerns with regard to the
lack of sidewalks, "Children At Play" signs, and speed limit signs in
your area. You further stated that as Plymouth grows, you are concerned
that the streets are becoming more and more dangerous for the lack of
these items.
You live in a residential area between Highway 55, Plymouth Boulevard,
34th Avenue and the Harbor Lane Apartment Complex. There is only one
street access into your area and that is 32nd Avenue off of Plymouth
Boulevard.
A minimum amount of traffic signs are used in Plymouth as required by
the Minnesota Department of Transportation. All traffic signs must be
in accordance with a national manual adopted for the entire state. Only
those traffic signs necessary to call motorists' attention to an unusual
situation are to be installed. It was proven through many studies that
when too many signs are installed along roadways, the motorist simply
ignores or does not even see the signs.
Speed limit signs are installed where there is a change in speed limit.
There is a 30 M.P.H. speed limit sign on 32nd Avenue as you enter your
residential area from Plymouth Boulevard. Since this is the only
entrance into the area, all motorists must pass by this speed limit
sign. Other signs are not installed throughout the area since
motorists have been advised of the speed limit. Also, motorists should
be aware of the speed limit since, by State law, unless otherwise
posted, the speed limit within residential areas is 30 M.P.H.
Another request you made was for "Children At Play" signs. These signs
are no longer permitted by the Uniform Traffic Manual. Motorists should
expect children within residential areas, therefore, this sign is
unnecessary. This type of sign, or a similar type sign, is only used
where there is an unusual condition where there may be many pedestrians,
i.e., schools, playgrounds, crosswalks.
Your other request was a concern for the lack of sidewalks. Plymouth
has not installed sidewalks in residential areas. Because of the street
patterns within the City with very short lengths of street, and many
cul-de-sacs, our residential streets have low volumes of traffic. For
this reason sidewalks have not been deemed necessary in our residential
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areas. If they were installed, it would place a burden on the property
owners for snow removal and maintenance of the sidewalks.
Along the major streets, the City has installed sidewalks/trails where
necessary. The sidewalk/trail plan in the past has been mainly for
recreational purposes. Approximately two months ago, the City Council
authorized a study to update the trail plan and analyze locations where
sidewalks may be needed for transportation of pedestrians. All major
roadways will be reviewed and if there is an adequate number of
pedestrians projected, and they cannot safely walk in the current
boulevard area of the roadway, the new plan will probably recommend the
installation of sidewalks. Since sidewalks may be recommended in many
areas, it will probably take several years to implement the plan because
of funding limitations.
If you wish any additional information on your inquiry, or a further
explanation of the City's policy, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P. E.
Director of Public Works
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July 29, 1991
ANONYMOUS
PROBLEM: A resident just west of Fernbrook Lane, between 46th
and 47th Avenue is putting in a garden area which the
caller believes may interfere with drainage in the
area.
SOLUTION: Public Works Director Fred Moore went out and
inspected the area. He found that the homeowner had
built a garden area which infringed upon the City's 6
foot drainage easement. The property owner agreed to
modify the area so that it is at least 6 feet away
from the property line.
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Jim Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTFF
We are pleased to report that the new kickoff event for our
annual United Way employee campaign was a success. We raised
$230 and served about 115 employees breakfast on July 24 and 25.
While we raised money for a worthy cause, we think that the
pancake breakfast was more than that. Through the event, we
worked with area businesses who made contributions to the
breakfast and, more importantly, employees joined together in a
festive, informal setting.
We all worked together -- most of us for the first time -- to
pull this event off. Several employees who were not even on the
United Way committee volunteered to help us on the day of the
event. They were: Nancy Bye; Glenn McLearen; Mary Bisek; and
Bob Pemberton.
Finally, we thank you for supporting the event. When we came to
you with the idea, we weren't sure of the logistics but you still
took the risk and trusted us to find the answers. Also, your
presence at the breakfast for the Public Works Garage and City
Center was very much appreciated by us as well as by those
attending.
We also extend our thanks to our department heads for their
support of the breakfast. We hope this becomes an annual event
for city employees.
Sin erely,
Steve Deuth Al Elam Helen LaFave Jan Olsson
Engineering Aid Maintenance Communications Appraiser
Worker Coordinator
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Donna Sankey Bill Tonn Nia Wronski
Sr. Clerk/Typist Building Youth
Inspector Service Officer
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Plymouth Police Department
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Thank ,you very much for your courteous manner as you helped us while we were
stalled at Highway 55 and 494.
God's best to you in the coming days.
Sincerely,
Charles C. Lough
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12755 State Highway 55
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Plymouth Police Department:
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I am writing this letter to compliment an officer who was present
at a car accident I was involved in on Wednesday, August 24, 1991.
Unfortunately, I did not receive his name. This accident occurred
on Xenium Lane at 8:00 am. I know this officer has two sons that
recently returned from Saudi Arabia and also the officer was not
using his own vehicle. This officer was very considerate and calm
during the event. I was shaken up quite a bit (due to the fact that I
had been rear ended by a truck) and fortunately he showed a light
hearted manner that eased the tense situation.
I would like to be sure that this officers supervisor receives a copy
of this letter. I also wanted to let the officer know that I hope his
sons are doing well since their return from Saudi. I am sure their
father is extremely proud of them but they should also feel
fortunate to have grown up with a excellent role model. Thank
you again for your good will.
Sincerely, �
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Carrie E. Larson
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Mr. John A. Stamper
12925 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Dear Mr. Stamper:
CIN OF
PLYMOUTR
I am responding to your letter of July 25 addressed to Mayor
Bergman regarding the July 18 meeting of the Environmental
Quality Board.
At that meeting, the question was asked whether or not the City
would refrain from approving any additional final plats which
would impact the proposed AE alignment of Northwest Boulevard.
Our response clearly stated that the City staff could not make
any such commitment on behalf of the City Council. I did
indicate that I was willing to recommend to the City Council that
no final plat be approved without a condition recognizing the
need to avoid an impact on the proposed AE alignment. I believe
that if you review Mr. Barstad's videotape of the meeting you
will reach that conclusion.
I plan that this issue will be presented to the Council at such
time as any requests for further platting along the proposed AE
alignment are considered. In my view, that is the most
appropriate time to deal with the underlying concern to protect
the AE alignment. It should be noted that this does not preclude
the final platting in either the Bass Lake Terrace or Curtis Lake
plats which would not be affected by the proposed AE alignment.
I anticipate that Mayor Bergman will be responding to Mr. Dunn
regarding the City Council's views concerning this matter after
the August 5 Council meeting.
I hope this letter will clarify for you my position on this
issue.
Yours truly,
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'ty Manager
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July 29, 1991
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Centennial Bldg., 658 Cedar St., St. Paul, 55155
Eldon Kaul, Legal Counsel, Environmental Quality Board
Greg Downing, Environmental Quality Board
Rodney Sando, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources,
500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, 55155
John Stine, Regional Hydrologist, Department of Natural
Resources, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, 55106
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VIA FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL
Mr. Robert Isaacson
Office of Planning & Development
822 South 3rd Street, Suite 310
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Dear Mr. Issacson:
This letter constitutes an expression of interest by the City of Plymouth in
the City's participation in a consortium for obtaining and using Federal funds
under the HOME Program. The City of Plymouth intends to participate in the
Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County pursuant to the draft copy
sent to us under cover of Larry Blackstad's July 17, 1991 letter. As you
know, the City Council does not meet until August 5, 1991 and the required
resolution authorizing the execution of the agreement will be on that agenda.
Community Development Director Blair Tremere and I are recommending that the
City Council authorize execution of that agreement. Blair will contact you on
Tuesday, August 6, to confirm the City Council's action.
Please contact Blair should there be any questions or instructions regarding
this matter.
Sincerely,
James G. Willis
City Manager
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MICHAEL J. EHRLICHMANN
Chair
J* 25,1991
The Honorable Kim M. Bergman
Mayor of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
In your role as Chair of a metropolitan area transit opt -out organization, you've
expressed a special and genuine commitment to the transit needs of your community.
The goals which you and your organization possess for your community, are one's
shared by the Regional Transit Board (RTB). In the past, there may have been both
confusion and misunderstanding as to the roles, responsibilities and directions of the
agencies involved in meeting our mutual goals. In an effort to foster better
communication, and to initiate a strong and unified legislative appeal for transit funding,
I am requesting a few minutes of your time and that of your staff director, to meet with
me and discuss these issues.
In the coming week, my Deputy, Sherry Munyon, will be contacting you to arrange just
such a meeting. Hopefully, at that time we can have a candid and frank discussion of
the challenges that face us both.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you soon. In the meanwhile, If I can be a
help to you or your agency, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely
Wiichae�J. E
Chair
MJE:kag
_ cc: Frank Boyles
Mears Park Centre • 230 5th Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Office 612/229-2701 • FAX: 612/229-2739
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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DATE:
FROM:
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
July 31, 1991
Richard J. Carlquist,
Lyle C. Robinson, Fire
Public Safety Director
Chief
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SUBJECT: FIRE ALARM CALL MAY 21, 1991
REFERENCE MRS. VIRGINIA SMITH, 17125 28th PLACE NORTH
I have attached the call sequence narrative from the Sheriff's Dispatch.
There is no question that the call did come in with the correct address being
transmitted to the Fire Department. This is one of the problems that I feel
is caused by the odd named streets in the City of Plymouth. In this
particular instance these streets are located off of Holly Lane and are all
short culdesacs. Along this particular stretch the streets are labeled 27th,
28th, 28th Place, 29th and 30th Avenues. To me it would have been very simple
to have numbered them or named them 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th Avenues.
None of these streets line up with any others and therefore the numerical
sequence could have easily been used.
The resident states they have "very little faith in the rapid response of the
Fire Department in case of an emergency". I feel that an eight minute
response is unusually good for the day time response of this department. The
eight minute response was enhanced by the fact that the crew was already in
the truck on the way to a training session. If this were not the case there
could have been three to five minutes additional time required for response.
The resident states that they are three minutes from the fire station. That
would be true if you drove your car directly from their house to the fire
station it would in all probability take three minutes. Using that time frame
they are not allowing time to receive the call from the dispatcher, have the
firefighter leave their home and get into their car, drive to the station, get
into their turnout gear, board the apparatus and leave the station.
The resident wanted to know if Sumek Associated addressed this kind of problem
in their study. The answer is no. She also raised the question of whether
anything can be done to remedy this kind of problem in the future. I think
there are two things that could be done that would assist the Fire Department
in this and many other instances throughout the City. I think the use and
proliferation of odd named streets should be discontinued, and those that are
in place should be realigned to correctly identify them in the alpha -numeric
system within the City of Plymouth. A second remedy would be the completion
of the new style pagers that I have been purchasing the last two years that
have the ability to rebroadcast the last call on the pager by the push of a
button. The firefighter can then recall the address as many times as is
needed. I have budgeted for an additional 20 for the 1992 budget. I believe
this will leave me 10 additional pagers needed to completely outfit TIP9. e
existing 60 members.
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I don't like it when a situation as this occurs and I had Kevin talk to the
crew the next day after I memoed him on May 21 with my concerns.
Sorry for the delay in getting this back to you but Kevin's information to me
got mislaid and did not get to me until today.
LCR:ly
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 24, 1991
TO:
Lyle C.
Robinson, Fire Chief
FROM:
Kevin C.
Leuer, Assistant Fire
Chief
SUBJECT: FIRE CALL ON MAY 21, 1991, 0903 HOURS AT 17125 28th PLACE NORTH
I have researched the above incident involving the fire truck, tanker 31,
responding to 28th Avenue instead of 28th Place. Tanker 31 was in service for
a training detail at approximately 0900 hours. They received the fire call
while in the vehicle travelling down the road. The truck immediately diverted
from the training exercise to respond to the fire call. The driver,
firefighter 1233, and firefighter 1231 acting as the officer, checked the
address while enroute to the incident.
At some point, either while enroute to the incident or while the call was
being dispatched, the firefighters misunderstood that it was Place instead of
Avenue or did not correctly copy the information from our dispatch that it was
on a Place instead of Avenue.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Tower did correctly dispatch the call and a
transcription of the communications from the 911 telephone call to dispatch to
the cancelling of all fire department units is as follows:
Dispatcher Police and fire.
Citizen Yes, my fire alarm just went off, I have no idea why, but it is
ringing.
Dispatcher Okay, do you see any sign of smoke or fire?
Citizen
Dispatcher
Citizen
Dispatcher
Citizen
No I don't.
Okay, is this an electrical alarm, what type of alarm, are you
just talking a smoke detector?
Smoke detector.
Oh, it's a smoke detector.
Yes.
Is it going off constantly?
Lyle C. Robinson
July 24, 1991
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Dispatcher
Alright, what's your address?
Citizen
17125 28th Place, Plymouth.
Dispatcher
Alright, we'll have someone come over and check it.
Citizen
Thank you.
(Sound of tones)
Dispatcher
Attention Plymouth Fire, Station 3, for Plymouth Fire, Station
3. Report of a smoke detector sounding, no sign of smoke or
fire, 17125 28th Place, 17125 28th Place.
(Sound of tones)
Dispatcher
Repeating for Plymouth Fire, Station 3, resident at 17125 28th
Place states the fire alarm is going off at her residence. No
sign of smoke or fire, KDV531 (time) 0903.
Fire Dept.
Tanker 31 is in service.
Dispatcher
Plymouth tanker 31 in service, (time) 0904.
Fire Dept.
Plymouth engine 23 in service.
Dispatcher
Plymouth engine 23 in service, (time) 0906.
Fire Dept.
Plymouth base 3 in service with one (time) 0910.
Fire Dept.
Plymouth tanker 31 is on the scene, nothing showing.
Dispatcher
Tanker 31 on the scene, nothing showing, (time) 0911.
Fire Dept.
Plymouth base 2 in service with one, (time) 0912.
Fire Dept.
Plymouth tanker 31 to dispatch, (time) 0913.
Dispatcher
Plymouth tanker 31.
Fire Dept.
Cancel all other incoming units.
Dispatcher
Any other Plymouth fire units responding can cancel per tanker
31.
Fire Dept.
Plymouth engine 23 copies cancellation.
Dispatcher
(Time) 0913.
Fire Dept.
Engine 12 on 2 copies, (time) 0913.
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Lyle C. Robinson
July 24, 1991
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This incident appears to be a case of human error. Although most people think
firefighters should be, and are, invincible, they are still human. I am not
making excuses for their error, but being in a truck enroute to one location
and instantly being diverted to another location can be confusing, and to make
a mistake between a Place or Avenue can, and unfortunately did, happen.
The personnel involved in this incident have been talked to and you can be
reasonably assured that they will not make that mistake again.
The homeowner indicated that she felt there was a substantial time delay
involving the fire truck going to the wrong location. There was an eight
minute time lapse from the time of call to the first unit arriving on the
scene. Considering that ours is a paid on call fire department, this is not
beyond the norm. A one minute delay may have occurred by the truck responding
to 28th Avenue instead of 28th Place.
The homeowner is fortunate that firefighters were on fire apparatus and
immediately available to respond. If this would have been a normal situation,
given this date and time, the Fire Department response would have been
substantially longer because personnel were not available to place trucks into
service. This event occurring during a training resulted in a three to five
minute faster response time than what would normally occur.
In the original call the caller stated that there was no sign of smoke or
fire, so the slight delay was not a critical factor in our response time to
this incident. The time delay to be concerned with is when the base stations
went into service with only one firefighter several minutes after the original
call.
What improvements could be made? If all of our firefighters had the Motorola
Minitor II SV with the recording feature firefighters could listen to the call
again just by pressing a button when in doubt of the address.
Attached is all of the documentation associated with this call. If you need
any further information, please let me know.
KCL:ly
attachments
Mrs. Virginia Smith
17125 28th Place North
Plymouth, MN 55447
475-1655
July 18, 1991
Kim Bergman, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman,
This letter was prompted by your recent Mayor's Message on the fire department. My
husband and I moved into Plymouth in November 1990 from Long Lake, so we are new to
Plymouth, but not new to this area. Because our family had a problem with the fire
department locating our home after our call, we would like to see some improvements made
in this department. Right now we have very little faith in the rapid response of the fire
department in rase of an emergency.
In April or May of this year, I called 911 when the fire alarm in our basement stairway
went off. Because we have two small children, my only concern was getting them out of
the house as quickly as possible. The children and I were upstairs on the second floor
when the alarm began ringing.
Although the fire station in only three minutes away from our house, it took the fire truck a
along time to respond. First the fire truck went to 30th Avenue to a house with our
number, then it drove by our street with me waving and went to the next cul-de-sac, 28th
Avenue, to another house with the same street number. A policeman arrived here before
the fire truck! Of course the firemen were very apologetic and blamed the delay on the 911
dispatcher giving them the wrong address. Their excuse was that this was not reported as
an emergency because we had no smoke or flames.
As it turned out, our smoke detector was faulty. Fortunately for us, there was no real
danger. However, if this had been an electrical fire or there had been a fire in our
basement, I wonder if this story would have ended so happily.
I did report this problem to Plymouth's fire inspector immediately. He commented that it is
difficult to locate homes in this area because of the cul-de-sacs and similar street numbering
system (i.e. 28th Place and 28th Avenue).
I would like to know if Sumek Associated, Inc. addressed this kind of problem at all in
their evaluation of the Plymouth fire department I would also like to know if there is —
anything that can be done to remedy this kind of problem in the future. Thank you for your
attention to this matter. hh
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Sincerely,
Virginia Smith
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Mr. Steve Feldman, Pres.
THE DATA GUIDANCE CO.
6311 Wayzata Blvd.
Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55416
SUBJECT: RECYCLING
Dear Mr. Feldman:
Thank you for your letter supporting recycling. I enjoyed talking to
you, too; it is a pleasure to talk with someone who is personally
committed to recycling, and is willing to promote it within their
community. I feel, however, that you underestimate the commitment of
the City of Plymouth and the City Council by drawing conclusions through
a simple comparison of materials collected in one City versus another.
There are three critical components to successful recycling. Your letter
focuses on collection; certainly one of these components. The other two
are remanufacture and, finally, resale of goods made from recycled
materials. All of the materials collected for recycling in Plymouth
have available markets to complete the recycling loop back to resale.
There are other recyclable materials (magazines and certain plastics,
for instance) that have what could best be described as fledgling
markets to complete that same recycling loop. For a variety of reasons,
ranging from long-term waste/recycling contracts, to population size and
location of a city's recycling hauler, a small number of cities
(including St. Louis Park) are in a position to -try out these fledgling
markets before they are opened up on a large scale. To overwhelm these
fragile markets. would only threaten their future, postponing recycling
those materials for everyone.
Plymouth was among the first cities to implement a recycling program,
and has expanded and supported it ever since. I am sure we will
continue to add whatever materials we can as more markets become
available.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA. 55447. TELEPHONE f6 i2i 550-5000
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Mr. Steve Feldman, Pres.
July 30, 1991
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Again, thank you for writing. Public concern, such as yours, can only
serve to encourage all of us to move forward in our recycling goals.
Sincerely,
Marjorie E. Vigoren
Solid Waste Coordinator
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cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
James G. Willis, City Manager
July 31, 1991
Amy Meyer
4660 Trenton Circle
Plymouth, MN 55442
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN ON 45TH/46TH AVENUE NORTH AND
TRENTON CIRCLE
Dear Mrs. Meyer:
I was not aware of any previous requests for a stop sign at the
location that you highlighted in your letter to me. For your
information, the installation of stop signs is the responsibility
of the Public Works Department. However, the City Council must
authorize and approve stop sign locations.
For whatever it is worth, I agree with your assessment that the
location in question is dangerous! Furthermore, I believe in the
absence of any major change in road design, that the use of a
stop sign to slow traffic may be appropriate. My preference
would be to place the stop sign at the intersection of Trenton
Circle and 45th/46th Avenue North, on the easternmost point, i.e.
the intersection closest to Nathan Lane.
Normally, I do not believe that stop signs should be used to
reduce the speed of traffic. But, in this case, there are
mitigating factors such as, walking paths in the area, the
curvature and grade of the road, and the wide-open thoroughfare
from Zachary Lane to Nathan Lane. All of these things cause me
to believe that the installation of additional stop signs will
aid the public safety goals of the city.
Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention. I hope that
my siding with you will be helpful.
Sincerely,
Richard . Carl uist
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
RJC/sb
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Mayor Kim M. Bergman
City Councilmembers
Jim Thompson Jr. - City Attorney NG
Fred Moore - Director of Public Works
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
2.'91
AUG 1 1991
CiIY muJIH _ t
City of Plymouth
ATTN.: Mr. James Willis
City Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
Blue and Gold Company
c/o GONYEA LAND COMPANY
8100 WEST BLOOMINGTON FREEWI
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 5!
TELEPHONE (812) 881
August 1, 1991
We want to bring an urgent matter to your attention and the attention to
the City Council.
The delay in the completion of the city sewer project through our property
has caused us to suffer financial damages that are increasing each day. The
schedule for completion and for which we provided the temporary easement has expired.
The date for completion through our Phase I was July 1, 1991 and our Phase II,
August 1, 1991.
We have been in constant communication with Dan Faulkner and Schoell & Madson
from the beginning of the evidence of a problem. They have been most cooperative,
understanding and helpful. However, the problem now needs your immediate action.
You have the power to enforce the changes necessary to end the problem.
In a few words, it appears there has not been adequate equipment or hours
worked to meet the scheduled deadline. This has been affecting our work and our
contractors as of this morning are telling us they are pulling off the job. Your
authorization is necessary to enable your contractors or another contractor of your
choice to hire the necessary equipment and manpower to get the job done, and
therefore, limit the extent of our losses. We look to the City for recourse.
The detailed information you will need to fully understand this matter
has been well documented by Schoell & Madson and Dan Faulkner. Through them you
will hopefully realize the magnitude of the problem and the need for your
resolution. I am also available to meet with you.
We implore you, your attention and action is necessary today.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Darrel E. Gonyea
President
cc: Fred Moore
Dan Faulkner
Ken Adolph, Schoell & Madson
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August 1, 1991 - CITY OF
PUMOUTR
Mr. John Starr
3450 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC STUDY (90063)
Dear Mr. Starr:
You appeared before the Plymouth City Council on December 17, 1990 and
spoke concerning the proposed Plymouth Business Center 5th Addition by
Trammell Crow Company. One of the concerns you were expressing was your
existing driveway access to Fernbrook Lane. Although the development
would not change your driveway access, you were concerned that
additional traffic generated from the development would increase your
hazard entering or exiting Fernbrook Lane.
At that meeting, the City Council adopted the following motion:
"That if Mr. Starr has a traffic study done, the City will
share in the cost, not to exceed $500."
As of this time, the City has not received any information from you that
you intend to undertake a traffic study.
Since we have not heard from you in over six months, this letter is just
a reminder of the motion adopted by the City Council. If you intend to
have the traffic study undertaken, it must be by a qualified traffic
consultant. If you wish to contact me, I can give you the names of
several firms who have done traffic studies on behalf of the City of
Plymouth.
Sincerely,
j��.r'U
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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CC: James G. Willis, City Manager
Blair Tremere, Director of Community Development
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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July 25, 1991
Ann Berger
Human Resources Coordinator
Advance Machine
14600 - 21st Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT PARTICIPATION
Dear Ms. Berger:
On behalf of the City Council, thank you for your enthusiastic
support of our Travel Demand Management Project. We appreciate
the time you spent meeting with members of our Travel Demand
Management Program Committee. Your administration of the Travel
Demand Management Survey to your employees was a key first step
in the project.
Most firms have returned the completed surveys to Minnesota Ride
Share and the cover memorandums to the City. If you haven't, I
urge you to do so as soon as possible so we can proceed to the
next major step in the project - preparation of a report
summarizing the survey results for your organization.
By Labor Day we will draw names to determine which employees won
our awards for completing the survey. We will contact you and
the winning employees. By mid-September, members of our transit
demand management team will again contact you to set a time to
discuss the results of your employee surveys. On October 15, we
hope to have all interviews completed. By the end of October we
would like to know what steps businesses intend to take to
promote the use of transit by their employees. Implementation of
Travel Demand Management efforts is tentatively slated for
January 1992.
Thanks again for participating in this program! As a means of
recognizing employer participation, we intend to place articles
in the metropolitan newspapers regarding our efforts. For fun,
and to get to know one another a little better, we also intend to
schedule a reception before the end of this year so that we can
meet one another and "brag" about what various Plymouth based
employers are doing to promote travel demand management.
co ASG
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
2'91
Ann Berger
July 25, 1991
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If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Frank
Boyles at 550-5013.
Sincerely,
Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
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cc: Judy Orchard - Minnesota Ride Share
Dave Jacobson, Regional Transit Board
Len Simich, Regional Transit Board
Assata Brown, Regional Transit Board
Dan Faulkner, City of Plymouth
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Ann Berger
Advance Machine
14600 21st Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Tom Dybsky
Carlson Companies
P.O. Box 59159
Minneapolis, MN 55459
James Ousley
Empros
8100 34th Ave. S.
Mineapolis, MN 55425
Raymond Kessler
Honeywell
975 Nathan Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
John Hay, Ann Gallagher
Claude Grelling
Prudential
3033 Campus Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441
Don Decknatel
Log House Food Inc.
700 Berkshire Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Guy Courteau
ITT Life Ins. Corp.
11th Floor
505 N. Highway 169
Plymouth, MN 55441
Robert Wood
CBM Industries Inc.
13220 Co. Rd. 6
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dr. Ron Carter
Hennepin Tech Ctr.
1820 Xenium Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Bryan Johnson
Honeywell
P.O. Box 524
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Lynn Johnson
Wagner Spray Tech
1770 Fernbrook Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55442
Jean Shogren
Mammoth Norter Co.
13120 Co. Rd. 6
Plymouth, MN 55441
Barb Ewald & Richard Meier
Snyder General McQuay
13600 Industrial Pk. Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Kay Krumm
United Hardware
5005 Nathan Ln. N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
Larry Evans & Phoebe Ruona
Banner Engineering
9714 10th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Judy Riley
Deltak Corp.
13330 12th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Bill Arendt
Scoville Press
14505 - 27th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Frank Lunetta
Buhler-Miag Inc.
1100 Xenium Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
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LAW OFFICE
LAWRENCE P. MAROFSKY
BOULEVARD PLAZA OFFICE SUITES
7022 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 66429
LAWRENCE P. MAROFSKY 612-666-4670
RICHARD S. VINITSKY
July 31, 1991
Rod W. Sando
Commissioner
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4037
Re: Proposal of the City of Plymouth for
Construction of Northwest Boulevard
Our File No. 9444-01
Dear Commissioner Sando:
OF COUNSEL
� TODD R. PAULSON
'FAX: 612-666-4672
Please be advised that this office represents Vern Reynolds
Construction Company, Inc., the owner of the land which has been
platted as Bass Lake Terrace, a development consisting of 122
lots. The East side of Bass Lake Terrace abuts the current
thoroughfare guide plan for Northwest Boulevard, otherwise known
as County Road 61.
The current guideplan has been on the City's books for some
20 years. This is the alignment currently being called "A -D".
My client purchase this land some 8 years ago with the knowledge
that the thoroughfare guide plan came through it in its current
configuration. My client has been advised that some of the resi-
dents along the alignment to the South now desire to move the
alignment of Northwest Boulevard to the West, following an align-
ment which they call "A-E". '
Vern Reynolds Construction Company, Inc. received prelimi-
nary plat approval for Bass Lake Terrace last fall, prior to any
concerns with respect to Route A -D. Bass Lake Terrace lies
Northerly and includes some of the land designated as DNR Wetland
590W. It is my understanding that the proposal of the proponents
of A-E indicate that this is a reasonable alternative. It is my
understanding that they propose that the environmental impact of
A-E will be less than the impact by A -D.
According to the report of Stargar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc.,
dated June 21, 1991, the impact on the Wetlands of Alignment A -D
would be 2.1 acres with the understanding that there would be an
at -grade separation. According to the railroad, an at -grade
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separation will be necessary no matter what configuration the
Northwest Boulevard takes. According to Stargar-Roscoe-Fausch,
Inc., the A-E alignment would have an impact of 4.1 acres on the
same Wetland 590W, plus other wetlands.
The A -D alignment would affect what appears to be DNR 590W
and possibly a piece of DNR 591W. The A-E alignment would affect
590W, 592W, and 593W.
while the individuals who are presenting the alternative A-E
indicate that A-E will have less impact on the residents, they
only speak of the current residents. Obviously, there are going
to be 122 neighbors who are going to be affected by the alignment
of A-E. I speak for those people.
On behalf of the 122 prospective residents of Bass Lake
Terrace, we must protest the alignment A-E. It appears that it
is merely a matter of "not in my backyard" to move the existing
alignment to a configuration which will have a substantially
greater impact on the environment. Not only is there the impact
of the road itself, but moving the road, or having the road
adjoin DNR 590W looping around the long way, will also increase
the likelihood of pollution and atmospheric deterioration of the
ecology of the area. There will be a greater expanse of roadway
within a reasonable proximity to a wetland, and that roadway is
designed to be a very heavily traveled road.
As Stargar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. proposed the shortest route
will reduce the environmental concerns, while a longer route
would exacerbate them. Even the consideration of installing a
grade separation, while expensive, and while it might cause
greater initial activity on the wetland, the long term effect
would be beneficial because there would be no need to have cars
stopped at an at -grade crossing while trains run back and forth.
This, of course, will reduce the carbon monoxide and other
obnoxious odors.
In addition to the 122 residents of Bass Lake Terrace, pro-
posal A-E would require acquisition of land from Hennepin County
Parks, thereby reducing parkland available to all residences of
Hennepin County as well as the State of Minnesota, and will also
have impact on future transportation plans in the City of
Plymouth.
Given all of the concerns above, I think it is quite clear
that proposal A-E is not a reasonable alternative and the permit
should be granted for A -D.
I would also have to indicate that in looking at the
environmental impact of A -D, we must also look at the impact on
the individuals and on financial considerations. The last item
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is probably the lowest concern, and should not predicate a deci-
sion which would cause a substantial adverse effect to the eco-
logy. Nevertheless, the residences currently abutting the
proposed A -D alignment bought their land knowing of the A -D
alignment, expecting the A -D alignment, and anticipating the A -D
alignment. The Bass Lake Terrace land did not anticipate this,
was not designed for it, and the effect on the individuals within
Bass Lake Terrace, even the unplatted portion, will be substan-
tial.
The financial effect effect on my client will be substan-
tial. Not only will market values substantially decline, but we
anticipate that if the A-E alignment is proposed, to have to
increase density to make up for the amount of land being taken
for the A-E alignment. This increased density, of course, would
further impact the wetland. We urge you to grant the permit for
the A -D alignment.
Yours truly,
LAWRENCE P. MAROFSKY LAW OFFICE
Lawrence P. Marofsky
LPM:bb
cc: V. Reynolds
John Stine, DNR
Ceil Straus, DNR
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HENNEPIN
PARKS
Suburban Hennepin
Regional Park District
12615 County Road 9
P.O Box 47320
Plymouth, MN 55447-0320
telephone (612) 559-9000
Fox (612) 559-3287
Board of Commissioners
Judith S. Anderson
Chair
Bloomington
Nicholas P. Eolotf
Vice Chair
Brooklyn Center
Susan Nelson Baser
Crystal
Shirley A. Bonlne
Maple Plain
David JDombrowski
St. Louts Pork
Bill Welt
Edina
James M. White
Orono
Douglas F Bryant
Superintendent &
Secretary to the Board
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Year of the
Wetlands in
Hennepin Parks
Mr. James Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, Mn 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
July 26, 1991
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Hennepin Parks owns and manages all or part of the shoreline of
34 lakes and many wetlands in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
The Park District operates many recreational facilities such as
swimming beaches, boat launches, picnic areas, hiking trails, and
nature centers on these water bodies. The use and enjoyment of
these facilities depend, to a large degree, on the water quality
of the adjacent basins. In order to protect and improve the
quality of these water bodies, Hennepin Parks is developing a
Water Quality Management Plan.
The Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners recently adopted the
following policies to guide the development of the Water Quality
Management Plan:
1. The preservation and protection of the ecological
characteristics of water bodies is the primary
water quality management objective of the Hennepin
Parks Board of Commissioners. Hennepin Parks,
through its activities, shall not cause a
degradation in the quality of waterbodies within
the Park District.
2. Hennepin Parks will be pro -active in the management
of waterbodies within the Park District.
3. Hennepin parks shall oppose the degradation of
water quality in all basins within the Park
District below existing (1989) levels.
4. Hennepin Parks will become actively involved in the
management of watersheds adjacent to water bodies
in the Park District.
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Because water quality is very often determined by the land use activities
in the watershed, it is necessary for the Park District to become
involved in watershed management. Decisions regarding the development of
new recreational facilities on water bodies or expansion and upgrading of
existing facilities can be better made if water quality changes resulting
from watershed activities, particularly development, can be predicted.
Hennepin Parks is requesting that Park District staff be informed of
development plans for all areas within the watersheds of water bodies
adjacent to Hennepin Parks property. In order to facilitate the Park
District's review and to provide comments without disrupting the
development process, receiving proposals in the preliminary plat stage
would be advantageous. Proposals can be sent directly to John Barten,
Hennepin Parks Water Quality Manager, 3800 County Road 24, Maple Plain,
MN 55359.
Enclosed is a map showing Hennepin Parks facilities in or adjacent to
your community. If runoff from new developments, road and sewer
construction projects, or other major land use -related projects changes
flows into a water body on which the Park District owns property, we
request that you provide us with the proposed development plans and that
we be invited to participate in the review process.
We look forward to working with your community to protect our valuable
aquatic resources. If you have any questions or concerns with regard to
our request, please contact me at 559-9000.
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Sincerely,
Douglas F. Bryant, Superintendent
and Secretary to the Board
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OF METROPOLITAN MINNEAPOLIS
12301 RIDGEDALE DRIVE
MINNETONKA MINNESOTA 55343
AREA CODE 6`12/544-7708
July 29, 1991
Dear Plymouth City Council Members,
The Ridgedale YMCA would like to thank you for your financial support of our summer youth program at Sunset
Hill Elementary.
In the past few weeks, we have seen an excellent response to our program by the children and parents of Wil-
lowood. In fact, this past week, a large number of their children ranging in age from six to 15 participated in model
rocketry. It was great to see the smiles on their faces as they saw something they had built with their own hands,
successfully launched into the sky above.
It has been very rewarding also for our staff to see these children become successful when they are given the
opportunity to do so.
We look forward to the remainder of the summer as well with such activities planned as mini -Olympics, an outdoor
carnival, skits, talent show, crazy relay races, and much more.
Once again, the Ridgedale YMCA thanks you for the support of these children!
Sincerely,
Phil Olson Russ Ho ihj
Program Director Executive Director
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UNITED WAY
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: August 1, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Helen LaFave,�`Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CALL FROM RESIDENT
A Plymouth resident, Clara Sherman, recently called me to express
her concern over Plymouth's lack of a leash law for cats. She
was calling to voice her opinion and ask that her concern be
passed on to the City Council. She would like to see the City
adopt a leash law or other ordinance which prohibits cats from
roaming and requires owners to follow the same restrictions as
dogs. I assured Ms. Sherman that I would pass this on to you via
memo so that it could be shared with the City Council in the
Council information packet.
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