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PLYMOUTR
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
July 26, 1991
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JULY & AUGUST:
JULY 29 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
City Council Conf. Room
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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
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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July 26, 1991
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2. HRA -- Thursday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. The HRA will meet
in the City Council conference room. Because of a lack
of quorum at the July 23 meeting, the meeting was
rescheduled to this date. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. MEETING WITH RESIDENTS - CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHWEST
BOULEVARD -- Thursday, August 1, 7:00 p.m. A meeting
will be held with residents adjacent to the Northwest
Boulevard street construction project to review the
schematic plan for berming, landscaping and fencing along
the easterly side of Northwest Boulevard. A copy of the
letter send to the residents is attached. (M-3)
4. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and Council calendars
for August and September are attached. (M-4)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. 1991 INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS - PICNIC FOR CANADIAN
PARTICIPANTS -- Last evening the community hosted a
special picnic for Canadian Special Olympic athletics and
their families and supporters. The event, held at
Parkers Lake Park, featured a roast pig picnic, lots of
entertainment and socialization. Mayor Bergman welcomed
the guests on behalf of the community. Skip McCombs was
in charge of the overall arrangements and supported by a
wide range of community organizations and businesses. A
copy of the program of the evening's events is attached.
(I-1)
2. MINUTES•
a. Notes of Plymouth Forum, July 22, 1991 (I -2a)
b. Suburban Rate Authority, July 17, 1991 (I -2b)
3. COMMISSION RESIGNATION -- Jay Naftzger has submitted his
resignation (letter attached) from the Board of Zoning
Adjustments and Appeals effective immediately. (I-3)
4. CHARTER COMMISSION -- The attached letter from Judge
Roberta Levy confirms that all statutory requirements for
Charter Commission appointments have been met. (I-4)
5. _COUNTY ROAD 6/VICKSBURG LANE - The attached news release
was mailed to the Sailor, Weekly News, and Northwest
Community Television. A construction update notifying
residents of the County Road 6/Vicksburg closure will be
mailed early next week. In addition, notice of the
closure is being shown on channel 37. (I-5)
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6. MOONEY LAKE SURFACE WATER USE REGULATIONS -- Peggy Cost,
1875 Troy Lane, has contacted me on numerous occasions to
inquire about the status of city surface water use
regulations on Mooney Lake (see attached letter). Her
concern is that the accelerated development around Mooney
Lake in Plymouth, Medina, and Orono will undoubtedly lead
to greater lake usage. It is therefore appropriate to
consider regulating the lake's use now, rather than after
the speed boats, personal watercraft, etc., have arrived.
Ms. Cost is aware of the role that cities and the DNR
play in surface water regulation.
As a result of Ms. Cost's inquiries, I have sent her
copies of the Plymouth and Orono ordinances with respect
to Mooney Lake surface water use regulations, and a
letter from the City Attorney from the City of Medina,
expressing their perspective on the matter.
Apparently, the residents around Mooney Lake are
considering forming an association of their own. The
surface water question appears to be part of the impetus
for this action. Ms. Cost indicates that if the
association is formed, the residents themselves will be
able to agree upon the kinds of regulations that they
would like to see the City Councils of Plymouth, Orono,
and Medina approve for consideration by the Department of
Natural Resources. We will keep the Council advised as
this matter progresses. (I-6)
7. PAINTING OF ZACHARY LANE WATER TOWER -- Draining of the
Zachary Lane water tower began on Tuesday, July 23. The
contractor has moved into the site and began preparation
work for the painting on Thursday. The painting of the
tower is expected to be completed by the end of October.
8. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Documentation on calls received
on the Customer Service Line is attached. (I-8)
9. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES:
a. Letter of appreciation from Rodney Halvorson, Midwest
Land Surveyors & Civil Engineers, Inc. to Public Work
and Police Departments. (I-9)
10.CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Fontaine Hebb, Animal Humane Society of
Hennepin County, requesting funding support from the
City. (I -10a)
b. Letter responding to John Coyne, 7500 Boone Avenue
North, from Fred Moore, providing information on a
concept plan for landscaping and noise abatement for
Northwest Boulevard. (I -10b)
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July 26, 1991
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c. Letter from Virgina Smith,
Mayor Bergman, concerning
time. (I -10c)
17125 28th Place No., to
fire department response
d. Letter from Steven Feldman, Plymouth resident, to
Marjorie Vigoren, encouraging the expansion of the
City's recycling program. (I -10d)
e. Letter to Barbara Willis, Plymouth Civic League, from
City Manager, advising of Council direction that the
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and staff seek
to find another site for the 20th Annual Music in
Plymouth event. (I -10e)
f. Letter sent to Tad Jude, from Marjorie Vigoren, on the
community household hazardous waste collection event
scheduled for September. (I -10f)
g. Letter from Maple Grove resident to Dick Carlquist
concerning a dog barking complaint at 16910 County
Road 47. The letter also includes a petition signed
by five Plymouth residents and nine Maple Grove
residents. (The names of the complainant and
petitioners have been deleted as they are considered
private data under the Data Privacy Statute.) Also
attached is response to the resident's letter and
petition from Dick Carlquist. (I -log)
h. Letter from John Stemper, Bryan Sykora, and Sue Coyne,
to Mayor Bergman, requesting the Council to formally
ratify that the City will prevent development
activity which limits the use of the AE alignment for
Northwest Boulevard. (I -10h)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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AGENDA
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PUBLIC HEARING &
SPECIAL MEETING
August 1, 1991 at 6:30 p.m.
I. Roll Call
II. Nomination and Election of Officers
III. Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program - Possible
Reallocation of Year XVI Funds
IV. HOME Investment Partnerships Act - Consortium Proposal by Hennepin
County
V. Review and Approve of Request for Proposal (RFP) for Preliminary Design
Information for Senior Citizen Housing in Downtown Plymouth
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjournment
(hra/agenda.7-23:jw)
C!M a 26'91
July 25, 1991
PIN
FirstName LastName
Address
CITY OF
PUMOUTR
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHWEST BOULEVARD
56TH TO 54TH AVENUE
CITY PROJECT NO. 106
Dear FirstName:
As I believe you are aware, the City Council has authorized the receiving of
bids for the construction of Northwest Boulevard between 54th and 56th
Avenues. This proposed street construction project is adjacent to your
home. In addition to authorizing the receiving of bids for the project, the
City Council adopted the following motion:
"Direct staff to work with the consulting engineer and neighbors
in the project area to address issues pertaining to landscaping
and berming to mitigate the effects of the project on the abutting
properties. Plans and costs estimates for this work should be
provided to the Council along with the recommendation for bid
award on the project."
The consulting engineer has prepared a schematic plan indicating berming,
landscaping and a six foot high wood fence along a portion of the easterly
side of Northwest Boulevard.
I would like to invite you to a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1,
1991 to review this schematic plan. The meeting will be held at the
Plymouth City Center Building, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. If you are unable
to attend the meeting and still want to review the plans, please contact me
at 550-5080 in order that we can make other arrangements.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
FGM: do
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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1/PIN/FirstName/LastName/Address
////The attached letter was sent July 25, 1991 to the following list of people
1/03-118-22-41-0082/
Michael and Roberta/Dering/
13035 56th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
1/03-118-22-44-0012/
Eber/Lusty/
5530 Sycamore Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
1/03-118-22-44-0011/
Dennis and Ruby/White/
5525 Sycamore Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
1/03-118-22-44-0010/
John/Coyne/
5515 Sycamore Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
1/03-118-22-44-0009/
Michael and Rita/Beckman/
5505 Sycamore Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
1/03-118-22-44-0026/
Kraig/Kutz/
13005 55th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
1/10-118-22-11-0004/
Douglas and Donna/Becker/
5405 Sycamore Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
1/10-118-22-11-0005/
Vincent and Kay/Schultz/
5415 Sycamore Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
1/10-118-22-11-0006/
Richard/Buretta/
5425 Sycamore Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
1/10-118-22-11-0022/
Alan and Vicky/Hubbell/
12935 54th Avenue No.
Plymouth, MN 55442
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COUNCIL CALENDAR: AUGUST 26 - SEPT. 8
August -September 1991
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Invited) Customer Counter Open 5-7 PM Absentee Voting
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NOTES OF PLYMOUTH FORUM
JULY 22, 1991, 6:30 P.M.
Don Nord, 4105 Quantico Lane, and Randy Lillebo, 4056 Quantico
Lane, presented a petition from the Plymouth Creek Homeowners
Association. The petition requested that the City, at City
expense, clean out the silt buildup near the intake drain to the
pond located near Vicksburg Lane. They believe this buildup is
the result of recent construction work on the culvert under
Rockford Road.
The petition also asked that the City cut the grass and weeds in
a six foot width between the walking path and Plymouth Creek, and
take action to reduce excessive cattail and reed growth in
Plymouth Creek.
Public Works Director Moore stated that the silt is likely the
result of street runoff and not construction. It will be placed
on the City's street maintenance schedule for cleaning. Director
Moore stated that the maintenance of grass about two feet
adjacent to the trail is the normal City policy. The abutting
property owner is responsibility for cutting the rest of the
grass and weeds.
The Council directed that the correction of silt buildup be
placed on the City's maintenance schedule. In addition, staff
was directed to trim the grass and weeds in the area adjacent to
the trail very low one time only. Once it is trimmed by the
City, the association will be responsible for maintaining it in
the future.
CIM JUL 26'91
MINUTES OF
THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF
THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY JUL 2 199
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July 17, 1991
Pursuant to
due call and notice thereof, the'-,, -ijuarterlY,
meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at Leon'S $upped
Club in the City of Hilltop, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Ju -1-y--",
1991, commencing at 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the
Chair, Gloria Vierling.
2. ROLL CALL:
Bloomington
Columbia Heights
Edina
Fridley
Minnetonka
Osseo
Robbinsdale
St. Louis Park
Shakopee
West St. Paul
Woodbury
Woodland
Charles Schuler
Edward M. Carlson
Bruce G. Nawrocki
John Wallin
John Flora
Robert DeGhetto
David Sonnenberg
Vernon Dehmer
Jerome Ruffenach
Don Rambow
Gloria Vierling
Bill Craig
Barry Johnson
Gary Peterson
Also present were legal counsel James Strommen and David Kennedy
of Holmes & Graven and Glenn Purdue and David Roland of Messerli
& Kramer.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Sonnenberg moved to approve
the minutes from the April 24, 1991 quarterly meeting. Mr. Flora
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
4. OFFICERS' REPORTS: Mr. Wallin presented the Treasur-
er's report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes.
Mr. Dehmer moved to accept the Treasurer's report. Mr. Carlson
seconded the motion which carried unanimously,
5. COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Strommen reported that the City of
Richfield has withdrawn from the SRA. Mr. Strommen explained
that representatives of the SRA appeared before the council at a
working meeting. No complaints were raised by the council nor
was there any questioning of the basic validity of the
organization itself. The Richfield council nevertheless voted in
May to withdraw from the SRA effective January 1, 1992. The City
cited budget considerations. It is hoped that Richfield will
resume its membership in the future.
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6. NSP RATE CASE: Mr. Purdue reported that the NSP rate
case is going well insofar as SRA interests are concerned. He
believes that NSP has proposed fairly reasonable increases. The
case is in the briefing stage now. A Commission decision will be
issued during the last week in November. (See Memo attached).
The SRA will continue to monitor the case and pursue its rate
design arguments, particularly load management issues and rate
allocations regarding street lighting and pumping classes.
7. GLENN PURDUE'S DEPARTURE: Mr. Purdue also informed the
Board that he had accepted a position as vice president and
general counsel of Braun Intertec Corporation, effective
immediately. (See Memo attached). As a result of this change in
position, he is resigning from the firm if Messerli & Kramer and
will be unable to serve as special counsel to the SRA. He
recommended, and the Board approved, the continuation of SRA
representation in the current NSP rate filing by Mr. Roland of
Messerli & Kramer. Mr. Purdue offered his supervisory assistance
to the completion of that case. All other matters in which
Mr. Purdue was involved on behalf of the SRA, including electric
franchise matters, is referred to the Holmes & Graven firm. The
Board acknowledged Mr. Purdue's many years of fine service to the
SRA.
8. TIER SYSTEM REVIEW: Mr. Strommen reported that there
has been a significant development in the status and direction of
the Tier System review. The attached Memorandum explains that
the Commission had ordered information gathering regarding cost
data relative to the Tier System. During that process, U S W
has admitted that no distance -cost correlation ex_is s_�ny-lc�nger-
re` gar�"i���elep one ca s ma a roug ou t e Tier System, U S
WeesYhowever;—has proposis would support a tier -
like system based on non -traffic sensitive costs (i.e. telephone
access costs). The parties will be submitting comments on the
status of available material. Despite the Commission's hesitancy
to order a full blown investigation, Mr. Strommen believes that
the Commission must take seriously the significant issues raised
by a totally different basis for tiered rates. The SRA is
working with the expert, Basil Copeland, of CRC, Inc. The Board
affirmed the SRA's on-goingposition to vigorously pursue the
issue oTfairness in rate design. -
9. EXPERT CONSULTANTS'• BILLING: Ms. Vierling reported to
the Board that CRC had suggested monthly billing for its
services. The executive committee had reaffirmed the position of
counsel that all billing of the SRA should remain on a quarterly
basis.
10. ADOPTION OF 1992 BUDGET: Mr. Carlson brought a motion
to adopt the 1992 budget for the SRA. Mr. Craig seconded the
motion which passed unanimously. (Budget attached)
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11. MWCC MATTERS: Ms. Vierling indicated that the MWCC is
interested in SRA input regarding the MWCC proposed budget.
There has been on-going communication between MWCC
representatives and SRA representatives. The MWCC regards the
SRA as the most appropriate entity representing Twin Cities
suburban municipalities to comment on finance and technical
aspects of MWCC operations. The Board authorized legal counsel
to review the MWCC budget for comment.
12. MEETING LOCATION: The Board agreed to meet again at
Leon's Supper Club and authorized counsel to make necessary
arrangements.
13. INSURANCE COVERAGE: Mr. Craig explained the pertinent
issues before the Board regarding whether to take out a separate
insurance policy covering the SRA and its member -delegates. As
explained in the Memorandum sent to the Board prior to the
meeting (attached), most SRA members have a policy through the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust ("Trust"). The Trust
has made it clear that it will not cover any issues arising out
of the SRA. The Trust through North Star Risk Services, Inc. has
submitted a quote for annual coverage of the SRA totalling
$947.00 per year. This covers general liability, errors or
omissions, and automobile. The Executive Committee recommended
that the SRA accept this bid. In discussion, several Board
members referenced the fact that the watershed management
district has recently done the same. Mr. Nawrocki and Mr.
Carlson felt that the need for coverage was remote and suggested
that each Board member ask representatives of their city to urge
the Trust to cover it. While the Trust may change its policy in
the future, it was necessary to vote on whether to obtain
coverage for the present. Mr. Craig moved to take out coverage.
Mr. Schuler seconded the motion. The matter was brought to a
hand vote. The motion passed with Messrs. Wallin, Nawrocki,
Carlson, Ruffenach and Dehmer voting against the motion.
14. CLAIMS: Claims from Messerli & Kramer were presented
in the amount of $2,603.70 for legislative matters and $4,425.27
for other services. Holmes & Graven presented a bill in the
amount of $9,814.43 for all other services. Mr. Ruffenach moved
to accept the claims and Mr. Craig seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
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HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
Anorneys at Law
170 PilMur\ Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota 5V02
:OBERT A. TOP16121337.9300
J1 LIF A. I.ANLER
PAt 1. D. /AERTNCHI
Facsimile (612)337-9310
CHARI.Es L. LEFEIF.RE
RONALD H. BAm
JOHN M. LEiE�RE.JR.
MARL J. /RENDE\
ROBERT J. LINDAI.I.
STEPHEN J. Bl At 1.
LACRA K. MOLLET
ROBERT C. CARLSO\
DA\IEI, R. NELSON
CHRISTINE M. CHALE
BARBARA L. PORTIs'OOD
JOHN B. DEAN
NRITER'S DIRECT DIAL
MART FRANCES SKALA
MARL G. DOBBINS
.MARYI
JAMES M. STROMMEN
ENG
JEFFRESTEFA\IE
STE%EN M. TALLEN
GALEl
JAMES J. THOMSO\. JR.
D01D L. GRN -E\
CORRI\E A. HEINE
LARRI M. N'ERTHEIM
JAMES S. HOLMES
BONNIE L. %ILKIN\
DN ID J.l
MEMORANDUM
OF COl %SEL
JOHN R.LARSON
ARSO\
ROBERT L. DA%IDNO\
NELLINGTON H. LAN
JOHN G. HOESCHLER
TO:
Board of Directors
FROM: Holmes & Graven
DATE: July 17, 1991
RE: Tier System Review Status
On May 23, 1991, the Commission held a hearing on whether to review the
Tier System. The Commission voted to review the existing cost data
underlying the Tier System. (Order attached). The interested parties, the
Department of Public Service, Attorney General, SRA, and US West have
met regarding existing material for review by expert consultants. If the
parties can agree on the type and sufficiency of data to review, there will
likely be an analysis over the next 60-90 days. At that point, comments
will be filed with the Commission as to the present cost of service.
As you know, the SRA has retained Chesapeake Regulatory Consultants,
Inc. of Annapolis, Maryland. I have spoken with its telephone expert, Basil
Copeland. He is advising the SRA regarding this cost material.
There are two significant factors now influencing the direction of this
review. The first is the apparent unwillingess of the Commission to
allocate significant time to this issue. The second is a major admission by
US West consistent with the SRA's position all along. First, although the
SRA obtained the Order it sought, there are several factors that do not
bode well for a thorough cost review of the Tier System. These factors
were clearly evident at the hearing and are obtained from discussions with
attorneys with the Department and Attorney General.
1. The Commission expresses almost an indifference to cost of service
in the rate design context. This is a legally attackable position, but
one which the Commission clearly holds.
2. The higher EAS rates and higher rates charged by other Twin Cities
telephone utilities make US West rates look good to the Commission.
3. The Commission is hesitant to stir up a controversy regarding rates
when it perceives that none presently exists.
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4. The Commission is hesitant to order an expensive cost review by US
West.
5. The Commission is hesitant to consider a change in rates that may
increase telephone rates for some customers. It perceives that such
may be the case if the tier rates are flattened. A raise in rates for
some customers is not necessarily required, however.
6. The Commission is feeling overburdened with utility related issues in
general. It is careful about allocating its staff resources to issues.
7. US West resists any such review for reasons that appeal greatly to
the Commission, i.e., if customers are not complaining why create
controversy.
Second, there is a significant countervailing and favorable development to
the SRA. In a recent meeting where cost data was exchanged, US West
admitted that there was no longer any distance correlation to cost of
service in the Tier System. It informally agreed to stipulate to the position
the SRA has maintained ever since the Tier System was adopted. To
maintain a tier rate structure, however, US West has submitted an access
study which purports to support a Tier System based on economies of scale
of providing telephone access to customers. US West argues that the
farther you move from the downtown area, the greater the cost of access
investment per customer (non -traffic sensitive costs). The correlation is
roughly between the density of population (number of customers served)
and this access cost. This position is not inconsistent with the SRA's
earliest position in proposing an alternative to the Tier System. The
previous base rate and zone system was density based.
US West's new basis for a tiered structure poses questions for the SRA, in
light of the Commission's apparent perspective at this point:
1. How vigorously should the SRA pursue the validity of US West's new
basis?
2. Is the density -based premise of US West more acceptable to the
SRA?
3. Does the SRA pursue these issues on a "benefit to members" basis or
a watchdog for the public basis? In other words, should the SRA keep
US West's feet to the fire in justifying a new rate design when the
outcome for SRA members is in doubt?
Conclusion
It will be important at the July meeting to establish a direction for the
SRA in this matter. The SRA board must weigh factors such as benefit to
members, pursuit of a fairer rate design for its own sake, the cost of such
pursuit and the long term credibility of the SRA in taking any position.
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July 22, 1991
Jay R. Naftzger
3335 Niagara Ln.
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
Mayor Kim Bergman
City Hall
Plymouth, Mn.
Dear Mayor Bergman;
Please accept my resignation from the Board of Zoning
Adjustments and Appeals, effective immediately.
It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve my community.
Sincerely,
R 1901��
Jay Naftzger
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
ROBERTA K. LEVY
CHIEF JUDGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55467 ^^
16121 340-5407 July 22, 1991
Mayor Kim M. Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Plymouth Charter Commission
Dear Mayor Bergman:
The Court has received an Acceptance of Appointment and Oath of Office form from
Kapila J. Bobra, Tyrone P. Bujold, H. David Crain, John M. Duntley, Patrick J.
Foley, Gerard A. Ford, Pauline V. Milner, Sandy Patterson, Timothy J. Peterson,
William C. Pribble, Virgil A. Schneider, Ellie Singer, Jon A. Speck, Joy Tierney, and
Todd S. Wirth. They have now met all statutory requirements and are duly qualified
members of the Plymouth Charter Commission.
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Enclosure
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
James Thompson, City Attorney
Kapila J. Bobra
Tyrone P. Bujold
H. David Crain
John M. Duntley
Patrick J. Foley
Gerard A. Ford
Pauline V. Milner
Sandy Patterson
Timothy J. Peterson
William C. Pribble
Virgil A. Schneider
Ellie Singer
Jon A. Speck
Joy Tierney
Todd S. Wirth
Very truly yours,
Roberta K. Levy
Chief Judge
Hennepin County Courts
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The Court has received an Acceptance of Appointment and Oath of Office form from
Kapila J. Bobra, Tyrone P. Bujold, H. David Crain, John M. Duntley, Patrick J.
Foley, Gerard A. Ford, Pauline V. Milner, Sandy Patterson, Timothy J. Peterson,
William C. Pribble, Virgil A. Schneider, Ellie Singer, Jon A. Speck, Joy Tierney, and
Todd S. Wirth. They have now met all statutory requirements and are duly qualified
members of the Plymouth Charter Commission.
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Enclosure
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
James Thompson, City Attorney
Kapila J. Bobra
Tyrone P. Bujold
H. David Crain
John M. Duntley
Patrick J. Foley
Gerard A. Ford
Pauline V. Milner
Sandy Patterson
Timothy J. Peterson
William C. Pribble
Virgil A. Schneider
Ellie Singer
Jon A. Speck
Joy Tierney
Todd S. Wirth
Very truly yours,
Roberta K. Levy
Chief Judge
Hennepin County Courts
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July 25, 1991
Roberta K. Levy
Chief Judge
Hennepin County
Fourth Judicial
Hennepin County
Minneapolis, MN
Dear Judge Levy
Courts
District
Government Center
55487
Thank you for your letter of July 22 notifying us of the
acceptance of appointment and oath of office of 15 members of the
Plymouth Charter Commission. You will be pleased to know that
the Charter Commission has held its initial meeting and has
indicated a keen interest and enthusiasm in examining the
existing and potential future form of government for our
community.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, I want to thank you for the
expeditious manner in which you handled the appointment of the
Charter Commission members.
Yours truly,
Cites G. Willis
Cit Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
Charter Commission
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
NEW -
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PLYMOUTFF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
July 23, 1991 Dave Feltl, 930-2500
INTERSECTION TO BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED
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 as part of Hennepin County's
Co. Rd. 6 project. Closing the intersection will permit the
contractor to make intersection improvements more quickly and
safely.
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July 19, 1991
Ms. Peggy Cost
1735 Troy Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: MOONEY LAKE SURFACE WATER USAGE
Dear Ms. Cost:
As you requested, I am attaching copies of the Plymouth and Orono
ordinances regulating surface water usage on Mooney Lake. I am
also attaching a copy of a letter from the City Attorney of
Medina.
As you can see, what I feared would happen took place. The Orono
ordinance is close to the Plymouth ordinance, but not identical.
Medina is considering limiting the motors to electric only. I
suspect that current residents may not favor this change.
Medina is also looking to Plymouth to be the leader in developing
the ordinance. Our City Council will have to make the final
decision. I intend to place this item on the August 5 agenda if
you can be present to address the issue to the Council and the
need to pursue this matter further.
For your information, the City is establishing a Water Quality
Committee. Tis may be an appropriate first topic for them to
wrestle with.//
Sincer
Fran Bo�ilds
Ass's - a t City Manager
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RONALD H. BATTY
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9262
337-9262
July 11, 1991
Mr. Frank Boyles
Assistant City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
RE: Boat Regulations on Mooney Lake
Dear Frank:
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HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612)337-9300
At its last two meetings, the Medina City Council has discussed regulation of boats on
Mooney Lake, and the 1975 ordinance adopted by Plymouth. Medina's preference is to
restrict the lake to boats with electric motors. This would make the regulations
applicable to "looney Lake consistent with those in effect on a nearby lake entirely within
Medina.
Medina also believes that Plymouth should take the lead in drafting the ordinance,
obtaining approval from the three cities, and securing acceptance from the DNR. Once
you have a draft available, please send copies to the Medina City Clerk, Donna Roehl, and
to myself for comment.
Sincerely,
Ronald H. Batty
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CC: Donna Roehl
Jim Thomson
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Plymouth City Code 1335.01
Section 1335 - Watercraft; Lakes and Waters
1335.01. Boat and Water Safety Act and Rules Adopted. Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 361 and Chapter 13, NR 200-219 of the Rules of the Commissioner of Natural
Resources are adopted by reference and are as much a part of this Code as if fully
set forth herein. A violation of the statute or any rule herein adopted is a
violation of this Code.
1335.03. Mooney Lake and Lost Lake; Special Provisions. The following additional
regulations and limitations are hereby imposed upon water craft operated, placed
or maintained in or upon Mooney Lake or Lost Lake:
(a) No person shall operate, place or maintain a water craft which is
propelled by an internal combustion engine having a size and power
in excess of five horsepower.
(b) Each water craft shall be equipped so as to direct its motor
exhaust under water, or otherwise completely and effectively to muffle
and silence the sound of the explosions of such motor. No water craft
shall otherwise make any unnecessary noise in its operation.
(c) No person shall operate a water craft between the hours of 8:00 p.m.
and 8:00 a.m.
(d) No person in charge of or occupying a water craft shall dump or throw
garbage, paper, bottles, cans, refuse or debris into the lakes.
1335.05. Hadley Lake; Special Provisions. Subdivision 1. Motor Boats Prohibited.
It is unlawful or any person to opera e a motorized watercraft on Hadley Lake.
Subd. 2. Debris. It is unlawful for any person in charge of or occupying
a boat on Hadley Lake to dump or throw garbage, paper, bottles, cans, refuse or
debris into Hadley Lake.
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Frank Boyles
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles:
CITY of ORONO
Municipal Offices
Post Office Box 66
Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323
June 4, 1991
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Section 9.32 of the Orono Municipal Code dealing with the
rules and regulations for the riparian use of Mooney Lake have
been enclosed. I have been unable to obtain a specific ordinance
number or date of adoption, but the ordinance was already
included within the municipal code in 1978 when I first began
working for the City of Orono.
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance or
if an ordinance number and adoption date are necessary in your
discussion with the Department of Natural Resources.
Sincerely,
Jeanne A. Mabusth,
Building & Zoning Administrator
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Enclosure
cc: Mark Bernhardson, City Administrator
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TELEPHONE - 473-7357 • FAX - 473.0510
§ 9.31
M. Ride a bicycle or other non -motorized vehicle in
any park or swimming beach except on designated pathways, and then
only in such manner as to not threaten or endanger the person or
property of others.
N. Operate a model airplane in a park or swimming
beach.
0. Mark, paint, write or post bills upon, deface,
or in any other way damage, destroy, remove or carry away, any
equipment, man-made, natural or cultivated plantings or other thing
that is used or situated upon a park or swimming beach.
P. Sell, or by any means advertise for sale, any
goods, wares, merchandise or services of any kind, nature or
description in a park or swimming beach.
Q. Fish in any swimming beach.
SEC. 9.32. MOONEY LAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Subd. 1. Definitions. The following terms, as used in
this Section, shall have the meanings stated:
A. "Motor boat" means any watercraft which is pro-
pelled, bears or has attached to it for the purpose of propulsion,
an internal combustion engine.
B. "Lake" means that certain portion of a body of
water located within the City, the entirety of which is commonly
and officially referred to by the name of Mooney Lake.
Subd. 2. Horsepower Limitation. It is unlawful for any
person to operate, maintain or place, moor or keep in or upon the
Lake a motor boat with an engine horsepower in excess of five (5).
Subd. 3. Hours of Operation. It is unlawful for any
person to operate a motor boat on the Lake between the hours of
8:00 o'clock P.M. and 8:00 o'clock A.M. on the day following.
Subd. 4. Additional Regulations. It is unlawful for any
person to operate a motor boat or watercraft, or otherwise to
violate any provision of Minnesota Statutes §361.01 to 361.29,
inclusive, which are hereby adopted by reference, incorporated
herein and made a part hereof as though set forth verbatim herein.
SBC. 9.33. CITY DOCKS. All docks owned or maintained by the
City shall be subject to the regulations in this Section, and
herein referred to as "City docks".
Subd. 1. Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for any person
to: (1) swim, fish or otherwise use a City dock or the adjacent
area in a manner so as to disturb or endanger any other person; (2)
dock any watercraft except for the temporary purpose of boarding or
ORONO CC 218 (4-1-84)
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 24, 1991
TO: Steve Correll, upport Services Supervisor
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE CALL
A call was received on the 24 -Hour Customer Service Line on
July 24. The caller reported two dead racoons on Dunkirk Lane at
about the 24th or 25th block.
Would you please have a Community Service Officer investigate
this and advise me of action taken on this matter by Friday,
July 26.
Thanks.
HL:kec
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
S.F. 7/26/91
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CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
July 19, 1991
JAMES CARPENTER, 550-1774
PROBLEM: Mr. Carpenter inquired about the City's tree
preservation policy and whether it requires builders
who destroy trees during the construction process to
replace them.
SOLUTION: The call was transferred by voice mail to City
Forester Don Kissinger. He called Mr. Carpenter on
July 22. He explained the City's tree preservation
policy and explained that because Mr. Carpenter has
moved into his house and received a Certificate of
Occupancy he does not have any recourse at this time
against the builder for the destroyed tree. Mr.
Carpenter told Don that he had answered his questions
more than adequately.
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July 19, 1991
MIDWEST
Land Surveyors & Civil Engineers, Inc.
199 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Ph. 612-786-6909 Fax: 612-786-9208
Mayor Kim Bergman
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Bergman:
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Pubiic Works
and Police Departments of the City of Plymouth for their
prompt response to the July 17, 1991 incident involving our
employee, Keith Peterson.
The assistance of these two departments ensured that Keith
received medical attention in a timely manner.
The lightening strike that injured Keith only kept him in
North Memorial Hospital overnight and he should be able to
return to work soon.
Again, thank you to these fine representatives of the City
of Plymouth.
Sincerely,
MIDWEST LAND SURVEYORS
6 CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC.
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Rodney H. Halvorson,
President
CC: Public Works Department
Police Department
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Animal
Humane
Societw'
845 Meadow Lane N.
Minneapolis, MN 55422
Telephone 612-522-4325
Be A Voice For Those Who Cannot Speak
July 23, 1991
"Our 100th Year"
Mr. James Willis
City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
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The Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County was founded in 1891. It is
a private non-profit association, dedicated to the belief that there is
a unique bond between humans and animals that can be a vital and
positive influence in society. We offer educational and therapeutic
programs for people, as well as humane, shelter, and adoption services
for animals, as a means to serve the partners in that bond.
During 1990, the Animal Humane Society received 23,214 unwanted or
impossible -to -keep animals. Of these, 835 came from residents of
Plymouth. There were 213 dogs, 385 cats, and 237 other animals.
Animal control costs for the city of Plymouth would increase
significantly were the services of the Animal Humane Society not
available. Based on an average cost of $45 per animal, the city's
animal control costs would increase by approximately $37,575 if it
handled the 835 animals that were received by the Animal Humane Society.
Minnesota Statute 343.11 (amended in 1985) makes it possible for cities
to contribute to the local humane society for the maintenance and
support of that society. In the spirit of this Statute, the Animal
Humane Society of Hennepin County wishes to seek a grant in the amount
of $8,350. For your information, we also request this support from
other cities in Hennepin County from which significant numbers of
animals are received.
During the 1990 school year, Animal Humane Society education staff and
volunteers continued to make humane education and pet -facilitated
therapy visits to Plymouth schools and health care facilities. Over 10
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A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS
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visits were made enabling over 1,607 people to benefit from these
programs.
The Animal Humane Society's primary sources of funding are animal
adoption fees, private contributions and special events, and merchandise
sales. The Society has no outside funding source such as United Way,
nor does it receive any state, county or federal funding.
We are pleased to provide services to the city of Plymouth and are
appreciative of the past support we have received. As we celebrate our
100th year, the future looks bright. Adoptions continue at a steady
rate and our newly expanded facility is complete and fully occupied.
our cooperative efforts on behalf of the animals and citizens of
Plymouth will continue to flourish.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. Should you have any
questions, please contact me or the Society's executive director, Alan
Stensrud, at 522-4325.
Sincerely,
4 Z
Fontaine Hebb
Director of Development
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July 25, 1991
Mr. John E. Coyne
7400 Boone Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Dear Mr. Coyne:
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Thank you for your letter of July 12 regarding the Council's
directions to us, dealing with the issue of landscaping and noise
concerns.
Since that Council meeting, the consultants and my staff have met
to review the project and possible solutions to mitigate some of
the impacts from the road construction. The consultants and I
have now prepared a concept plan which we propose to share with
the neighbors along the proposed construction prior to returning
to the City Council to discuss the matter further on August 5.
The proposal we have developed does not involve the construction
of "noise walls," but rather is far more modest in scope. Our
recommendation proposes to install a six foot high wooden fence
and landscaping elements commencing at the southwest corner of
Lot 1, Block 3, of the Bass Lake Heights 4th Addition and running
northerly to the northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 1 of the same
plat. We are proposing to limit the fencing and landscaping to
these three lots because they are specifically impacted by the
City's decision to construct a grade separation at the railroad
tracks. In order to accommodate the grade separation, it is
necessary, as you know, for us to revise the street grades which
were originally contemplated when the plat was developed. All
the other lots within the Bass Lake Heights 4th Addition, as well
as the Bass Lake Heights 3rd Addition and Bass Lake Woods
Addition which abut Northwest Boulevard, were platted and
developed with the plan for Northwest Boulevard being constructed
essentially at the existing or planned grades. For that reason,
we do not believe that additional landscaping or other mitigation
is required.
The most recently conducted Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW), indicated that the noise standards for daytime noise would
not be exceeded. While the night time sound standard would be
exceeded by 7 decibels this would only be between the hours of
7 a.m. and 8 a.m. We do not believe that these projected noise
levels deviate in any significant way from the noise standards.
We acknowledge that the traffic on any roadway will generate
noise and that level of noise will vary as to both the magnitude
of the traffic, road surface, and distance from the noise
receptor.
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Mr. John E. Coyne
July 25, 1991
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You and other property owners residing in the Bass Lake Heights
3rd and 4th Additions and Bass Lake Woods Addition abutting
Northwest Boulevard, will be invited to attend the meeting to
discuss and review the proposal we prepared before it is
submitted to the City Council on August 5.
Sincerely
Fred G. Moore
Director of Public Works
cc: Mayor & City Council
,/dames G. Willis, City Manager
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July 12, 1991
Mr. Fred Moore
Public Works Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Moore,
On July 1, 1991, during the Plymouth concil meeting the problem of
Northwest Boulevard was discussed. During that discussion approval
was given to you to go ahead with the road between 54th and 56th Ave.
During the conversation the City Council asked you to address the
landscaping and noise problem directly relating to those houses
bordering Northwest Boulevard between 54th and 56th. A directive
was given to you to contact these people. As of July 12, 1991, I
have not had any contact by you, or your staff. I can be reached
at 425-8666 (my office) during the day, or you can reach my wife
(Sue Coyne) or myself after 7:00 P. M. at 557-9606.
One key issue to this highway is the noise impact on all of the
houses. According to the statement made at the last 3 meetings
concerning Northwest Boulevard it is evident that this road will
be in violation of the maximum allowable noise. If the city is
going to build the road without regard to the noise problem and
knows in advance that they are in violation of the maximum noise
requirements, then they will be liable for these violations and
subject to lawsuits to compensate the injured parties. I, as a
citizen of Plymouth do not want to have lawsuits against the city
that could run into millions of dollars.
I feel strongly that you and the city council could limit your
exposure somewhat, by ordering that a comprehensive and detailed
EIS be done. This could save the city millions of dollars.
Sincerely,
John E. Co n
JEC/pt
cc: Rick Duncan Carole Helliwell
Jim Willis Maria Vasilious,
Bob Zitur David Barstad
Lloyd Ricker
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,
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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 case 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
Tong 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 Bremen 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 ail -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 iff
anything that can be done to remedy this kind of problem in the future. Thank you for your
attention to this matter.
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Sincerely, J13L
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Virginia Smith
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THE DATA GUIDANCE COMPANY • 6311 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 250 • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
Ms. Margie Vigoren
Plymouth Recycling Program
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Vigoren:
• 612-544-4219 • (Fax)612-593-9536
July 22, 1991
It was a pleasure to speak to you today. As I mentioned in our
conversation, I want to encourage everyone in the city government
to accelerate the recycling programs available to Plymouth
citizens, and promote the expansion of our current recycling
program.
My company is located in St. Louis Park. The city has made
recycling available to our office building. Because this program
includes many products that are not being recycled in Plymouth,
our family actually separates the materials acceptable to the St.
Louis Park program. I bring these materials to work two -three
times a week. The additional inconvenience of this work is
negligible, but it is embarrassing to have to use another city's
services to achieve our goals.
I hope this letter adds to the incentive to expand our recycling
program. Thank you.
Sincerely,
teve B. Feldman
President
cc: Mayor Kim Bergman/
Carole Helliwell
Lloyd Ricker
Maria Vasiliou
Rober Zitur
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Mrs. Barbara Willis
President
Plymouth Civic League
16511 26th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH - AMPHITHEATER
Dear Mrs-:-Wi33is:
Monday evening the City Council received the attached report from
Park and Recreation Director Eric Blank regarding the feasibility
of relocating the amphitheater from its current location to a new
site within the Plymouth Creek Park area. This report was
prepared in response to the necessity to use the existing
amphitheater as part of the public safety building expansion
project.
Brauer and Associates, consultants working on the evaluation of
site alternatives, recommended a site located generally at the
intersection of Plymouth Boulevard and 38th Avenue. The
consultant estimated the cost of improving the site at $33,300.
The City Council expressed concern about expending this sum of
money for improvements to the site which are used essentially
once a year. The four Councilmembers present voted not to
proceed with the amphitheater project, but rather, directed that
the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and staff seek to
find another site for the 20th Annual Music in Plymouth event. I
have asked Eric to immediately begin work with PRAC to seek to
identify a suitable site. I know Eric and PRAC will appreciate
any suggestions your board may have in this regard.
One Councilmember commented that one or more PCL Board members
have suggested that the Music in Plymouth event may not continue
beyond next year. If that is the case, it would be readily
apparent that the need to consider a permanent site for Music in
Plymouth, and consequently or search for an amphitheater site
could be deferred.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mrs. Barbara Willis
July 24, 1991
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We appreciate the work of the Plymouth Civic League. It's
voluntary efforts of promoting the community through Music in
Plymouth, demonstrate a keen interest in Plymouth and the value
of volunteerism. We thank you and all your members for their
past contributions to the community, and hope we will be able to
work together in the years ahead to promote a sense of community
identity in Plymouth.
Yours truly,
/ James G. Willis
( C4y Manager
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cc: Mayor & City Council
Plymouth Civic League Board of Directors
Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Members
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 18, 1991, for City Council Meeting of July 22
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation FE
SUBJECT: FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR AMPHITHEATER
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At City Council direction, we have looked at the inventory of public land to
determine if there is an adequate site to relocate the amphitheater. The
existing amphitheater location will be the new home of the public safety
building. See attached concept plan.
We were able to identify three possible locations within Plymouth Creek park,
which are shown on the attached preliminary concept plan. Site A is located
along 34th Avenue, where the proposed tennis center is planned, Site B is the
wooded area immediately north of the City Center, and Site C is the property
at the corner of Plymouth Boulevard and 38th Avenue.
Upon further review, we ruled out Site A, because it lacks parking and good
ingress and egress for large crowds. We also ruled out Site B, because it
would require the removal of a large number of trees. Site C appears to meet
the needs of the Music in Plymouth program, in that it will have an east
sloping downhill grade, requires very minimal tree removal, would have good
public access via Plymouth Boulevard, and would also allow for adequate
parking in the downtown Plymouth area.
Brauer and Associates has prepared a cost estimate for this work at
approximately $33,300. Three sources of funding that may be available for
this project are park dedication, general fund surplus, or the PIR fund. If
the Council wants us to proceed with this project, it would be necessary to
begin work immediately, so that we can have the area seeded by the end of
August.
If the Council does not believe it is appropriate to proceed with the
reconstruction of an amphitheater, they should notify the Civic League, so
they can begin to look at private property, perhaps in some industrial area
that would be adequate to hold the event in 1992.
For any site that is selected, a major concern will be providing electricity
for both the musical performance groups and for the concession operations.
RECOMMENDATION: City Council should provide staff with direction on whether
or not they wish to proceed with relocating the amphitheater on public ground,
or whether direction should be given to the Civic League to look at private
property as an alternative for 1992's Music in Plymouth event.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 1, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
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FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Amphitheater
Now that I have had an opportunity to review the proposed site plan for the
new Public Safety facility, I feel it is important that we receive some
guidance from the City Council regarding the future of the amphitheater. If
the Council is of a mind that we should replace the amphitheatre facility
within Plymouth Creek Park, we must act quickly. In order to have a new site
ready to go one year from now for the twentieth anniversary of Music in
Plymouth, it is imperative that we begin planning for such an event. I would
suggest that we retain the services of Brauer & Associates to work closely
with the Public Safety architectural firm in helping identify and locate
possible new locations for an amphitheater within the park boundaries.
Although the Plymouth Civic League has not officially made any requests, I
know they are quite concerned about the future location of Music in Plymouth
events.
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The Honorable Tad Jude
HENN. CO. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A-2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
Dear Commissioner Jude:
The City of Plymouth is willing to cooperate with our neighboring cities
and County staff in providing volunteers and promotion of the community
household waste collection events in September.
On behalf of the City, I would like to thank you and the rest of the
County Board for providing our residents the opportunity to dispose of
these problem materials in a responsible manner.
I will be working to coordinate these efforts, and appreciate the
assistance offered by the County's staff.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Marjorie E. Vigoren
Solid Waste Coordinator
MEV:kh
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Bob Thomas
HENN. CO. DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
822 S. 3rd St.
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1208
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
July 23, 1991
Mr. Richard Carlquist
Public Safety Director
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Dick:
I appreciate your quick response to John Elam's phone call and your willingness to
discuss our frustrations with the City of Plymouth's Administration and Mr.
Amsbaugh.
After years of trying to work with community service, it was a great surprise to hear
that you and the Plymouth City Council think only one Maple Grove resident is
bothered by the dog barking. There are many residents in Plymouth and Maple
Grove that find the dog barking at 16910 Co. Rd. 47 a nuisance.
Enclosed is a petition signed by 14 neighbors who want something done about this
nuisance. Please take the petition as a formal complaint and a request to eliminate
the nuisance.
Please make this letter and petition a part of Mr. Amsbaugh's file and part of any file
or paperwork associated with his conditional use permit.
Please let me know what action will be taken to solve this problem and what we
should do to make sure it is solved to our satisfaction. I can be reached at home
or work ,
Sincerely,
Maple Grove, MN 55369
cc: Jon Elam, City Administrator, City of Maple Grove
Mayor and City Council, City of Plymouth
Blair Tremere, Community Development Director, City of Plymouth
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July 25, 1991
CITY OF
PLYmouT+
SUBJECT: NUISANCE COMPLAINT REGARDING DOGS BARKING AT 16910
COUNTY ROAD 47 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A
KENNEL - DEAN AMSBAUGH
Dear
A copy of your letter and petition has been placed in Mr.
Amsbaugh's file kept in the Community Development Department.
Every year Mr. Amsbaugh has to apply for a conditional use permit
to operate a dog kennel located on his property at 16910 County
Road 47.
One of the stipulations for the conditional use is that "...all
applicable codes, regulations and ordinances, and violation
thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 11 We have checked our
computer, as well as any written reports on file concerning
complaints of dogs barking at the Amsbaugh residence. For your
information, we have had no complaints filed in 1991.
We do have three complaints listed in 1990 filed by
Otherwise, there were no other complaints filed in
that year.
In order to further substantiate your complaint and validate the
petition that you filed, it would have been helpful to have a
record of previous complaints from the petitioners regarding the
dogs barking. I certainly understand that many persons may put
up with a nuisance even though it is annoying, rather than
calling the police. This may be the case.
We do have a unique and innovative way to deal with neighborhood
nuisances, such as this complaint, that circumvents using the
criminal court. This procedure is called Community Mediation.
Trained facilitators negotiate with neighbors, who are in a
dispute, in order to obtain a "gentlemen's agreement." Most of
the time this strategy is successful in avoiding the legal remedy
of civil or criminal prosecution. Mediation does require two
sides that are willing to compromise.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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If you are agreeable to Community Mediation, I will set the ball
in motion by contacting Mr. Amsbaugh and determining his
response. For whatever reason, if Community Mediation is not an
accepted option, then I would encourage you, as well as all of
the signers or your petition, to call us whenever the dogs are
barking on the Amsbaugh property.
The bottom line is simply that we need more documentation.
Absent any further corroboration, I do not believe our City
Attorney would proceed ahead with a criminal complaint. Nor do I
believe that a revocation hearing is the appropriate remedy at
this time. Certainly, the reissuance of the conditional use
permit for 1992 would entail file review and public testimony.
It is my sincere hope and desire that we can assist you and the
other neighbors, whether in Plymouth or Maple Grove!
Sincerely,
Richard Carlquist
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
RJC/sb
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Mayor Kim M. Bergman
Councilmembers - City of Plymouth
Jon Elam - City Administrator, City of Maple Grove
Blair Tremere - Community.Development Director,
City of Plymouth
CIM JUL 26'a 1
July 25, 1991
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman,
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At the July 16, 1991 meeting of the Enviromental Quality Board (EQB),
Jim Willis, City Manager and one of the City's legal counsels, John
Herman of Leonard, Street and Deinard gave the EQB a 1007 assurance that
the city council would prevent any development activity which would
limit the use of the AE alignment for Northwest Boulevard. Bass Lake
Terrace and Curtis Lake were specific developments which were identified
by the EQB as having potential to limit the use of the AE alignment.
The ban on future development would be effective until the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) resolves the issue of the permit necessary to
cross the affected wetlands in projects #106 and #011. The DNR
committed to hold a Public Hearing to resolve the alignment issue. The
DNP, also will be enlisting the expertise of the EQB staff during the
hearing process.
Please take appropriate formal action to ratify Mr. Willis' promise to
the EQB. We would expect to receive a copy of an appropriate
ratification action in the next five days. We realize you may not be
meeting during this time but your voice mail should accomplish this
action or perhaps you may need to call a special meeting.
We would also like you to be aware of the fact that public information
from the City of Plymouth was being withheld from the citizens last
week. A member of our committee requested Chuck Dillerud, Planning
Department, to provide information regarding the number of Environmental
Impact Statements the city has performed since 1970. He was told by Mr.
Dillerud that he could not be given the information requested because we
were in litigation with the City of Plymouth. Mr. Dillerud was informed
that was not true. Mr. Dillerud stated he would have to speak to the
City's legal counsel before answering. We needed to enlist a
councilperson's help to remedy the situation and get the information
previously requested. We believe the Minnesota Data Practices Act
legally protects the freedom of access to public information. This is
another example in which citizens had to go outside the City Staff to
obtain information which should be routinely available to residents of
our city.
Thank you in advance for .your assistance concerning these matters.
AIIL2F.y
Paqe--2 Stemper, Sykora, Coyne July 22, 1991.
Sincerely,
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A. S t e m p e r
12925 54th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
Bass Lake Heiqhts 4th
Edition
Bryk Sykora
4970 Quinwood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Meadows of Bass Lake
M"ki i%.—
Sue C yne
5515 Sycamore Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Bass Lake Woods
cc: Robert Dunn, Chair, Environmental Quality Board.
Eldon Kaul, Legal Council, Environmental Quality Board.
Greg Downing, Environmental Quality Board.
Rodney Sando, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resouces.
John Stine, Regional Hydrologist, Department of Natural Resouces.
Ceil Strauss, Area Hydrologist, Department of Natural Resources.
Carole Helliwell, Council Member, City of Plymouth, MN.
Lloyd Ricker, Counicl Member, City of Plymouth, MN.
Maria Vasiliou, Council Member, City of Plymouth, MN.
Bob Zitur, Council Member, City of Plymouth, MN.