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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
July 12, 1991
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JULY:
JULY 22 6:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
PLYMOUTH FORUM
City Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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JULY 29 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
City Council Conf. Room
2. CHARTER COMMISSION -- Tuesday, July 16, 7:00 p.m., City
Council conference room. State law providing for the
creation of Charter Commissions provides that the initial
meeting of the Charter Commission shall be within 30 days
following the appointment of the Charter Commission
members. Accordingly, we have polled members of the
Charter Commission and have selected next Tuesday, July
16, as the initial organizing meeting of the Charter
Commission. A copy of the agenda is attached. Mr. David
Kennedy, with the Holmes and Graven firm, has prepared
temporary bylaws for the Charter Commission to consider.
He will also be present to provide them with legal
counsel. We are also providing the Charter Commissioners
with several pieces of information which the League of
Minnesota Cities publishes dealing with Charter
Commission and City Charters. (M-2)
3. CITY PICNIC -- Wednesday, July 17. The Employee City
Picnic will be held at French Regional Park from 4:30 -
9:30 p.m Food will be served from 6 to 7 p.m.
Participants are asked to bring a dessert to share.
There is a parking fee of $3.25.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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4. TWIN WEST CHAMBER LUNCHEON - "SENIORS LIVING
INDEPENDENTLY" -- The Twin West Chamber Foundation is
sponsoring a luncheon Tuesday, August 6, at 11:30 a.m. at
the RidgePointe Senior Complex, 12800 Marian Lane,
Minnetonka, to salute "Seniors Living Independently". A
copy of the meeting notice is attached for your
information. If you desire to attend this event, please
call Laurie (550-5014) with your reservation no later
than July 22. (M-4)
5. SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY MEETING -- Wednesday, July 17.
The Suburban Rate Authority will meet at Leon's Supper
Club in Columbia Heights. (M-5)
6. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNC'.IPALITIES - ANNUAL
OUTREACH BREAKFAST -- Wednesday, July 17. The
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will conduct
the sixth annual outreach breakfast at the Autumn Room of
the Sheraton Park Place, St. Louis Park, beginning at
7:30 a.m. (M-6)
7. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Center and Council calendars
for July and August are attached. (M-7)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD (EQB) MEETING --
The EQB Chair, Mr. Robert Dunn, has received a request
from representatives of the Bass Lake Heights Fourth
Addition Homeowners Association (John Stemper and David
Barstad) that the EQB reexamine the City's EAW for
Northwest Boulevard project. The homeowners are again
alleging that the City may have violated regulations of
the EQB process. We plan to attend the Thursday, July 18
meeting and respond to the allegations. My letter of
July 11 to Mr. Dunn is our response to the allegations
made by Mr. Stemper and Mr. Barstad. We believe that the
allegations are without merit and that the EQB Board will
so conclude. A copy of the Homeowners letter to Mr. Dunn
is attached. A complete copy of the submittal which
includes a substantial amount of material from city files
on the project area is on file in my office if you care
to review it.
Also attached is a July 1 letter from John Stemper, Bryan
Sykora and Sue Coyne to Mayor Bergman. (I-1)
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2. PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE GARAGE - TEMPORARY RESTRAINING
ORDER SOUGHT -- Attorneys for Stahl Construction Company
served the City on Thursday with a Summons and Complaint
and their notice to seek a temporary restraining order
(TRO) from the court to preclude the successful bidder,
Adolphson and Peterson, from being awarded the contract.
The Council awarded the contract to Adolphson and
Peterson on July 1. A hearing on the TRO request is
being held this afternoon. As soon as I have the results
of this hearing, I will advise the Council.
3. SEPTEMBER 3 MAIL BALLOT REFERENDUM PUBLIC INFORMATION
EFFORT -- We will be placing a brief message on all sewer
and water bills that will be sent out July 19-26, August
2-9. The message will read as follows:
City Mail Ballot Referendum
Remember to cast your mail ballot
in the referendum. Ballots will be
sent to registered voters August 14-16.
Ballots must be received at the City
Center by 8 p.m. on September 3. For more info.,
call 550-5014.
4. VICKSBURG/COUNTY ROAD 6 INTERSECTION CLOSING -- Hennepin
County has revised the date that it expects the north leg
of the Vicksburg Lane/County Road 6 intersection to
close. It is now expected that it will be closed in
early August. The intersection will be closed five
working days and one weekend. The delay is due to
weather and utility work. The closing will permit the
contractor to make intersection improvements more quickly
and safely. Publicity (news releases, Construction
Update, channel 37) will be sent out prior to the
closing.
5. HENNEPIN COUNTY RECYCLING TASK FORCE -- The Hennepin
County Board has reestablished the Recycling Task Force
to consider the matter of a policy for funding municipal
recycling programs. The Plymouth Council, along with
many others throughout the County, had urged the County
Board to take this action rather than to adopt staff
proposed recycling funding for 1992 and thereafter. The
new task force will consist of two elected municipal
officials appointed by each County commissioner. I
understand that Marjorie Vigoren, our Recycling
Coordinator, will be one of the members appointed to this
task force. Marjorie serves as a Councilmember in Maple
Plain. (I-5)
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6. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES (LMC) DUES -- We received a
dues statement from the League of Minnesota Cities for
the year beginning September 1, 1991 through August 30,
1992. The dues for Plymouth are set at $16,327, based
upon the City's new 1990 population as determined by the
Census. The 1991 budget allocates $12,000 for this
activity. As the Council is aware, the City is required
to be a member of the LMC in order to participate in the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). I
plan to place on the City Council agenda for discussion
the matter of the City's continued participation in the
League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities, and the Municipal
Legislative Commission on August 5.
7. SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITIES TASK FORCE -- The Wayzata
Schools task force will meet on Tuesday, July 16, to
receive the report from Bill Morris of Decision Resources
on the results of the community survey. A copy of the
meeting notice is attached. (I-7)
8. LAURIE RAUENHORST RECOGNITION -- The International
Institute of Municipal Clerks has informed us that Laurie
has been accepted into the Academy for Advanced Education
of the Institute. This Academy will provide Laurie with
additional opportunities to improve her already
considerable skills as a City Clerk. She currently
participates in various clerk training seminars within
the metropolitan area, and is recognized as one of the
most competent Clerk's in the State. (I-8)
9. ,STOP SIGN REQUEST -- At the request of Councilmember
Zitur, Fred Moore has reviewed the 41st Avenue and
Rockford Road intersection to determine whether a four
way stop is required. Fred's report is attached. (I-9)
10. EURASION MILFOIL -- On Tuesday, July 9, the Minnesota DNR
sprayed Medicine Lake and Schmidt Lake for Eurasion
Milfoil.. Attached is a memo from Eric on the spraying.
(I-10)
11. EROSION CONTROL - BASS LAKE TERRACE ADDITION -- Attached
is a memorandum summarizing the City's actions to control
the erosion problem south of Northwest Boulevard into the
54th Avenue cul-de-sac and the adjoining wetland. (I-11)
12. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, July 12, development
signs will be placed at the following locations:
Northeast corner of 12th Avenue North and Xeniumm Lane
(91052) Deltak Corporation is requesting approval of
a Site Plan amendment and Conditional Use Permit for
an expansion of their previously approved outside
storage area.
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South of Medina Road on the west side of County Road
101 (91057) William LaTour is requesting approval of
a 10 lot Preliminary Plat, rezoning from the FRD
(Future Restricted Development District) to the R-lA
(Low Density Residential District) on a 9.7 acre tract
and variances form the minimum lot width for one lot
and from the maximum length of a cul-de-sac.
These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission
on Wednesday, July 24, 1991.
13. MINUTES•
a. City Council Study Meeting, July 8, 1991 (I -13a)
b. Plymouth Safety Committee, June 19, 1991 (I -13b)
c. Planning Commission, June 26, 1991 (I -13c)
14. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL -- Attached are
copies of summaries of several focus groups organized by
the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. The
reports cover the following topics: 1) counseling
services in Northwest Hennepin, 2) issues faced by
working poor people in Northwest Hennepin, and 3) issues
faced by people with disabilities in Northwest Hennepin.
(I-14)
15. NEWS ARTICLES:
a. "Sheltering the Seniors," Minnesota Real Estate
Journal, June 10, 1991. (I -15a)
b. "Red tape, zoning dash dream of owning home, report
says," Star Tribune, July 9, 1991. (I -15b)
16. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Documentation on calls received
on the Customer Service Line is attached. (I-16)
17. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Thomas and Jo Ann Becker, 10310 27th Avenue
North, providing 14 day notice to remove a basketball
structure located in the city right-of-way. (I -17a)
b. Letter of appreciation from Wes Clemens, Plymouth
Civic League, for City's donation to Music In
Plymouth. (I -17b)
c. Letter from Joel Hoiland, President Minnesota Grocers
Association, Inc., concerning city ordinances
pertaining to self-service displays of tobacco
products in retail stores. (I -17c)
d. Letter responding to Maryls Jacobs, 6367 Lawndale
Lane, regarding changes in the City's zoning code for
transient sale activities. (I -17d)
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e. Letter from Robert Lindall, Holmes & Graven, to
Suburban Rate Authority Board, regarding phosphorus
removal studies of MWCC's Metro plant. (I -17e)
f. Letter from Marge Knourek, 16925 11th Avenue North,
concerning the Hennepin County Transfer Station. (I -
17f)
g. Letter from Fran Hesch and Mary Townsend, Co -Chairs
for the "Celebration of Families" event at the new
Harley Hopkins Family Center, Hopkins School District.
(I -17g)
James G. Willis
City Manager
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 10, 1991
TO: Members, Home Rule Charter Commission of Plymouth
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager\
SUBJECT: CHARTER COMMISSION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Congratulations on your appointment to the ,new Charter
Commission!
Attached you will find the agenda and some background materials
for your first meeting. Please note that the initial meeting
will be held in the Council conference room at the Plymouth City
Center next Tuesday, July 16, commencing at 7:00 p.m. I have
invited Mr. David Kennedy, attorney with the firm of Holmes and
Graven Chartered, to be present to provide legal guidance and
support to the Commission at it initial meeting. It is the
responsibility of the Commission to select its own legal counsel,
however, I think you will find Mr. Kennedy eminently qualified.
I have attached a roster of the Charter Commission members. Also
attached is background information on the work of Charter
Commissions and of Minnesota City Charters prepared through the
League of Minnesota Cities. Some of this information appears to
be dated, however, I believe you will find it useful as you
become acquainted with the nature and form of City Charters as
well as the work and responsibilities of the commission.
The Charter Commission, as you undoubtedly know, is an
independent body and is not a typical board or commission created
by the City Council. The City Council will be interested to
follow the work of the Commission. In a similar fashion, my
office stands ready to provide any appropriate assistance which
may be requested of us as you seek to carry out your
responsibilities.
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AGENDA
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
CITY OF PLYMOUTH CHARTER COMMISSION
7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 1991
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Election of temporary Chair and Secretary
IV. Filing of oaths of office and appointment letters
V. Adoption of Temporary By-laws
VI. Staffing and financial arrangements
VII. Discussion of future work program
VIII. Adjourn
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BY—LAWS OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER
COMMISSION OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
ARTICLE I - THE COMMISSION
Section 1. Name of Commission. The name of the Commission is the "Home
Rule Charter Commission of Plymouth, Minnesota".
Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission is to consider the form
of government that best meets the needs of the people, and if found desirable,
propose a.home rule charter for the City and amendments to that charter.
Section 3. Office of Commission. The offices of the Commission are at
City Hall in the City of Plymouth, State of Minnesota, or at such other place as
the Commission may designate by resolution.
Section 4. Members. The Commission is composed of 15 members.
ARTICLE II - OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers. The officers of the Commission are the Chair,
Vice -Chair and Secretary.
Section 2. Chair. Before December 31 of each year, the Chair shall submit
to the Commission an annual report summarizing the activities and
accomplishments of the Commission for the preceding calendar year. The annual
report to the Commission may contain the Chair's recommendation for Commission
activities for the ensuing year. Additionally, the Chair shall call all regular
and special meetings, preside at all meetings, appoint all committees, determine
the agenda, implement the decisions of the Commission, and has the right to
participate in all Commission decisions with a vote.
Section 3. Vice -Chair. The Vice -Chair shall perform the duties of the
Chair in the absence or incapacity of the Chair; and in case of the resignation
or death of the Chair, the Vice -Chair shall perform such duties as are imposed
on the Chair until such time as the Commission shall select a new Chair.
Section 4. Secretary. The Secretary shall perform the duties of a
Secretary for the Commission. On or before December 31 of each year, the
Secretary shall submit to the chief judge of the district court an annual report
outlining the activities and accomplishments of the Commission for the preceding
calendar year. The Secretary shall forward a copy of the report to the City
Clerk.
Section 5. Administrative Officers: Additional Personnel. (a) The
Commission may designate an assistant to the Secretary who shall keep the
records of the Commission, shall act as recorder of the meetings of the
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Commission and record all votes, and shall keep a record of the proceedings of
the Commission in a journal of proceedings to be kept for such purpose, and
shall perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary. (b) The
Commission may from time to time employ or contract for such personnel as it
deems necessary to assist in framing, amending or revising the Charter as
prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 410, applicable thereto. Such
personnel may be employees of the City, employees of other governmental
organizations, or independent contractors. The selection and compensation of
such personnel shall be determined by the City subject to the laws of the State
of Minnesota.
Section 6. Compensation. The members of the Commission shall receive no
compensation. The compensation of the administrative personnel of the
Commission shall be determined and paid by the City. Any two or more
administrative offices may be combined.
Section 7. Expenses. The cost of printing the Charter, or any amendments
or revisions thereto shall be paid by the City as directed by the Commission.
The amount of reasonable and necessary commission expenses shall be paid by the
City, which expenses cannot exceed $1,500 in any one year, unless the City
Council authorizes additional expenses pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
410.06.
Section 8. Additional Duties. The officers of the Commission shall
perform such other duties and functions as may from time to time be required by
the Commission or the by-laws or rules and regulations of the Commission.
Section 9. Election or Appointment. The Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary
shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Commission from among the members
of the Commission, and shall hold office for one year or until their successors
are elected and qualified. Voting procedures for election of officers shall be
left to the discretion of the Chair. Officers shall be declared elected and
qualified by a simple majority vote of those present and voting, after which
action their term of office begins.
Section 10. Vacancies. Should the office of Chair, Vice -Chair or
Secretary become vacant pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.05 or by
other provisions of law, the Commission shall elect a successor from its
membership at the next regular meeting, and such election shall be for the
unexpired term of the office.
ARTICLE III - MEETINGS
Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Commission shall be
held during the month of of each year, or at such other time
as may be determined by two-thirds of the members present.
Section 2. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Commission shall be
held on of each month unless that day is a holiday in
which case the same shall be held on the next preceding secular day. Until
otherwise fixed by resolution of the Commission, regular meetings shall commence
at P.M.
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Section 3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Commission may be
called by the Chair, or two members of the Commission for the purpose of
transacting any business designated in the call. The call for a special meeting
may be delivered at any time prior to the time of the proposed meeting to each
member of the commission or may be mailed to the business or home address of
each member of the Commission at least two days prior to the date of such
special meeting. At such special meeting no business shall be considered other
than as designated in the call, but if all of the members of the Commission are
present at a special meeting, any and all business may be transacted at such
special meeting by unanimous vote.
Section 4. Quorum. The powers of the Commission shall be vested in the
members thereof in office from time to time. A majority of qualified and acting
members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting its business and
exercising its powers and for all other purposes, but a small number may adjourn
from time to time until a quorum is obtained, except where a quorum is not met
by the Commission, a smaller number may adjourn the meeting.
Section 5. Order of Business. At the regular meetings of the Commission
the following shall be the order of business:
1. Roll Call.
2. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting.
3. Reports of the Chair.
4. Unfinished business.
5. New business.
6. Adjournment.
All resolutions shall be in writing and shall be copied in the journal of the
proceedings of the Commission. The meetings will be conducted in accordance
with Robert's Rules of Order, Revised.
Section 6. Manner of Voting. The voting on all questions coming before
the Commission shall be entered upon the minutes of such meeting. When a quorum
is in attendance, action may be taken by the Commission upon a vote of the
majority of the members.
Section 7. Committees. The committees of the Commission shall be
established and appointed by the Chair who shall designate a chair for each
committee.
Section 8. Discharge of Members. Any member who has failed to perform the
duties of office and has failed to attend four consecutive meetings without
being excused by the Commission shall be discharged. The Secretary will file
the certificate with the district court as required by Minnesota Statutes,
Section 410.05, Subdivision 2.
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ARTICLE Iv - AMENDMENTS
Amendments to By-laws. The by-laws of the Commission may be amended only
with the approval of a majority of qualified and acting members of the
Commission at a regular or a special meeting, called for that purpose provided
that at least two weeks written notice of a proposed change is given to members.
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PLYMOUTH CHARTER COMMISSION
10115 29th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
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Term
Name and Address
Telephone
Appointed
Expires
Kapila J. Bobra
(H)
559-1061
6-20-91
6-19-95
2600 Pineview Lane
(0)
348-6774
Plymouth, MN 55441
Tyrone P. Bujold
(H)
476-4435
6-20-91
6-19-95
615 Holly Lane
(0)
349-8755
Plymouth, MN 55447
H. David Crain
(H)
559-1642
6-20-91
6-19-95
13200 38th Ave. N.
(0)
540-4105
Plymouth, MN 55441
John M. Duntley
(H)
544-1620
6-20-91
6-19-95
1015 Pineview Lane N.
(0)
544-5469
Plymouth, MN 55441
Patrick J. Foley
(H)
542-9005
6-20-91
6-19-95
35 Nathan Lane, No. 223
(0)
339-4511
Plymouth, MN 55441
Gerard A. Ford
(H)
557-7137
6-20-91
6-19-95
15815 47th Ave. N.
(0)
228-2500
Plymouth, MN 55446
Pauline V. Milner
(H)
559-2779
6-20-91
6-19-95
2355 Jonquil Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Sandy Patterson
(H)
553-0278
6-20-91
6-19-95
12915 46th Ave. N.
(0)
546-5588
Plymouth, MN 55442
Timothy J. Peterson
(H)
541-1125
6-20-91
6-19-95
3235 Wellington Lane N.
(0)
546-2211
Plymouth, MN 55441
William C. Pribble
(H)
473-8120
6-20-91
6-19-95
17330 19th Ave. N.
(0)
593-0041
Plymouth, MN 55447
Virgil A. Schneider
(H)
559-1111
6-20-91
6-19-95
11520 54th Ave. N.
(0)
377-0083
Plymouth, MN 55442
Ellie Singer
(H)
593-0138
6-20-91
6-19-95
10115 29th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55441
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Jon A. Speck
(H)
473-4116
6-20-91
6-19-95
835 Vicksburg
Lane
(0)
853-3014
Plymouth, MN
55447
Joy Tierney
(H)
473-1681
6-20-91
6-19-95
17915 20th Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN
55447
Todd S. Wirth
(H)
553-9802
6-20-91
6-19-95
10755 54th Ave.
N.
(0)
925-2535
Plymouth, MN
55442
Appointments
were made by Hennepin County
Chief Judge Roberta K. Levy
on 6-20-91.
All appointees
are
eligible
to serve a second
four-year
term.
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C HAM B E R OF COM M E R C E
General
General Membership Luncheon
Salute to "Seniors Living Independently"
sponsored by
The TwinWest Chamber Foundation
Tuesday, August 6
11:30 a.m. Registration
RidgePointe Senior Complex
12800 Marion Lane, Minnetonka
$10 per person
Are your aging parents able to live independently?
if not, are you prepared to take care of them?
Learn your alternatives now - Attend this event!
The average annual cost of nursing homecare is $25,000+ with one third of couples spending themselves into
poverty within 13 weeks of one spouse entering a nursing home—within two years over 85% of all nursing home
clients are on welfare. This then becomes a tax issue for everyone. There is an urgent need for prevention of this
situation by empowering seniors to live independently. Find out more about this emerging concept.
Directions to RidgePointe are: West on 1-394 to the Plymouth Rd. N. exit — go east on the north service road -
- RidgePointe is located directly behind Morrie's Imports on Marion Lane.
featuring
Pete Wycoff, director, Minnesota Senior Federation
Ben Withhart, executive director, Senior Community Services
*TwinWest Foundation grants will be awarded at this luncheon to non-profit organizations enabling seniors
to live independently.
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Yes, I will attend the August 6 General Membership Meeting
Name(s)
Company:
Please reserve spaces for my firm at $10 per person
Return with check to : TwinWest Chamber Foundation, 10550 Wayzata Blvd.,
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(612) 540-0234
Phone:
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SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
QUAR'T'ERLY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AGENDA
July 17, 1991
6:30 p.m.
Leon's Supper Club, Columbia Heights
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Reports of Officers
4. Communications
- Richfield withdrawal
5. Unfinished business
- NSP Rate Case
- Tier System Study Status
- Expert Consultants
- Adoption of 1992 Budget
- MWCC report—phosphorus
6. New Business
- Insurance Coverage
7. Claims
8. Adjournment
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Mr. James Willis
City Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear Jim:
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We want to know your views about what direction the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities should take during 1992. To provide you
with a forum for your opinions and concerns, we are planning our
sixth annual Outreach Breakfast for you and other city officials in
your area.
The breakfast is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 1991, at
the Autumn Room of the Sheraton Park Place, 5555 Wayzata Blvd., St.
Louis Park. It is located on the SW corner of Hwy 12 and Turner's
Crossing, or the first stoplight west of Hwy 1 00.
Please R.S.V.P. to Carol or Nicole by noon Friday, July 12.
These next 12 months promise to be anything but tranquil for cities.
The governor and Legislature already have put cities on notice that
they better be able to prove that their finances are in order and are
lean. In addition, cities also face a number of high stakes issues,
such as:
* a constitutionally dedicated Local Government Trust Fund;
* light rail transit; and
* metropolitan governance.
This is not a formal gathering. We hope for, and expect, lots of give
and take from you; because your opinions, concerns and advice will
help shape AMM's policies and priorities for the 1992 session. We
were successful in advancing the metropolitan position on major
bills this legislative session because we spoke from a strong,
unified platform developed from committee meetings that encompassed
all points of view to reach consensus.
This breakfast also can be a forum for you to tell us what you'd like
to see AMM do by way of member services. We hope we are doing a good
job representing you. If you have any suggestions for imprwina pRt;1
services, we'd like to know.
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We hope you plan to attend the July 17 breakfast at the Sheraton. We
would ask that managers make this information available for and
extend this invitation to city council members. As always, if you
have any questions, don't hesitate to call the AMM office.
Sincerely,
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Bob Long, AMM President Jon Campbell, AMM Board Member
St. Paul Council Minneapolis Council
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Larry Bakken, AMM Board Member
Golden Valley Mayor
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Mr. Robert Dunn, Chairperson
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD
300 Centenniel Building
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
SUBJECT: NORTHWEST BOULEVARD/SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD PROJECT
Dear Mr. Dunn:
I wish to thank you for the opportunity to address the Environmental
Quality Board (EQB) on an agenda item which will be considered at your
July 18, 1991 meeting. The agenda item is listed as follows:
"Review of possible violations of Environmental Review Rules:
Plymouth Northwest Boulevard and Schmidt Lake Road projects."
On July 9, the EQB staff also provided us a copy of a letter dated July
3 submitted to you from John Stemper and David Barstad. It is our
understanding that this letter has prompted your review.
First, I would like to state that I strongly believe that the City of
Plymouth has not had an improper or ineffective Environmental Review of
the proposed Northwest Boulevard/ Schmidt Lake Road project. The City
does extensive reviews of all proposed projects, not only under
requirements of the State, but also in accordance with our City
Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances.
With respect to the Environmental Reviews as required by the EQB rules,
Plymouth has been the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) for an
extensive number of Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAW's). Since
the beginning of the program in 1974, Plymouth has prepared and has had
approved 50 EAW's. To my knowledge, the City has not previously been
accused of improper or ineffective environmental reviews by State or
Federal Agencies. The City has used qualified and professional firms to
prepare the documents for the reviews.
There are two major items which are being reviewed by the EQB in the
consideration of this matter, they are:
1. "Piecemealing" of projects in order to avoid a mandatory
EIS.
2. Giving final approval to projects or developments prior
to the completion of the Environmental Review process.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUI H MINNESOTA 5544,. TELEPHONE (612j 550 5000
Mr. Robert Dunn, Chairperson
July 11, 1991
Page Two
PIECEMEALING
Plymouth's Comprehensive Transportation Plan shows a network of arterial
and collector roadways (see attached graphic). These roadways are
necessary to have an adequate transportation system for existing and
projected future traffic within the City. This plan is required as part
of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act and must be approved by the
Metropolitan Council. All of the roadways within the plan are
interrelated. Therefore, logical termini must be selected when
establishing individual project limits. In the case of Northwest
Boulevard, it is reasonable to establish the project as being either
between County Road 9 and County Road 10 or one project from County Road
9 to Schmidt Lake Road and another from Schmidt Lake Road to County Road
10. County Road 9, County Road 10, and Schmidt Lake' Road are all
classified as minor arterial streets which is the same classification as
Northwest Boulevard.
The need for Northwest Boulevard as a minor arterial street was
recognized by the City when it adopted its first Comprehensive
Transportation Plan in February, 1972. This portion of the plan was a
part of an overall Comprehensive Plan for Plymouth which was developed
and approved in 1972, long before being mandated. Hennepin County also
recognized the need for this roadway and it was included in their
"Hennepin County Transportation System Plan" adopted in October, 1976.
With regard to the segment of Northwest Boulevard between County Road 9
and County Road 10, several EAW's have been completed which included
Northwest Boulevard as part of our Transportation System. Because of
numerous developments within this area, in 1978, Plymouth prepared a
"Related Actions Environmental Assessment Worksheet" for the Bass
Lake/Schmidt Lake area. None of the developments were large enough to
require the preparation of this EAW, but it was prepared because of the
rapid development which was starting within the area. The study area
was defined as being between County Road 9, Zachary Lane, County Road
10, and I-494 which is the service area for Northwest Boulevard.
Portions of Northwest Boulevard are being upgraded or constructed as
they are required for access to developing areas. In 1990, because of a
major shopping center development at County Road 9 and I-494, traffic
studies indicated the need to upgrade and complete Northwest Boulevard
between County Road 9 and Schmidt Lake Road and also construct that
portion of Schmidt Lake Road between Northwest Boulevard and Pineview
Lane. These two segments are necessary to provide access to a major
traffic generator. Because of this, the City Council authorized the
project and the required preliminary reports and an EAW were prepared.
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Mr. Robert Dunn, Chairperson
July 11, 1991
Page Three
There are several wetland areas
both to the north and to th
recognized the need to complete
entire area and not just for
construction.
in the vicinity of Schmidt Lake Road
e south. For this reason, the City
an Environmental Review throughout this
that portion which was proposed for
The scope of a project area for purposes of environmental review is a
matter of judgment (see attached memo from Greg Downing). In this case,
for purposes of the EAW, the City determined the project area as
Northwest Boulevard from 45th Avenue to 54th Avenue and Schmidt Lake
Road from Pineview Lane to West Medicine Lake Drive. The reason why
this area was determined to be the project area was because there were
proposed developments affecting this segment of the roadway and because
the roadway segment included DNR protected wetlands.
An EAW was prepared and reviewed by all appropriate agencies. No agency
stated a need for an EIS. The City Council adopted a negative
declaration on March 4, 1991 and authorized the necessary plans and
specifications and permitting process to the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) and the Army Corps of Engineers. This process
is currently underway and we are working with these agencies to comply
with their permit requirements.
There was no intent by the City to "piecemeal" the project in order to
avoid any mandatory EIS requirements. Even if the project area had been
expanded to include the entire distance from County Road 9 to County
Road 10, no mandatory EIS would be required because the roadway would
not be one at a new location which is four lanes or more in width and
two or more miles in length. In addition, along this proposed alignment
a portion of the roadway has existed for numerous years and has served
as the only transportation access during the time that this was a
completely rural area.
FINAL DECISION BEFORE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS WAS COMPLETED.
The City did not make any final decision concerning the road alignment
until the EAW process was completed. On June 4, 1990 the City Council
considered various options for the Northwest Boulevard alignment in this
area. The City Council selected its preference for the "AD" alignment.
During the preparation of the alternative alignment documents as part of
the environmental review process, the DNR expressed a desire to have the
City consider an alignment immediately adjacent to I-494. The City
responded to this request and designated an additional alignment, "AE,"
as part of the EAW. The EAW process was completed and it concluded that
alignment "AE" was not the best alternate.
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Mr. Robert Dunn, Chairperson
July 11, 1991
Page Four
As part of the City's Comprehensive Transportation Plan, the need for an
interchange with I-494 at Schmidt Lake Road is recognized and included
within the plan. The plan is based upon "ultimate" development within
the City. During the entire planning process for Northwest Boulevard,
the "ultimate" need for this interchange has been recognized.
Although the future interchange at Schmidt Lake Road and I-494 was not
included in the project area because there is no project to build the
interchange, the possibility of a future interchange is a factor that
must be considered by the City. Alignment "AE" would preclude the
construction of an interchange because the proximity of I-494 to the
Schmidt Lake Road/Northwest Boulevard intersection would prevent the
construction of the necessary on/off ramps.
On August 6, 1990 and January 28, 1991, the City Council approved two
preliminary plats within the Project Area. One of these plats, Bass
Lake Terrace, was located north of the railroad tracks and one, Curtis
Lake, south of the tracks. Both of these plats required Northwest
Boulevard to be completed to provide an adequate transportation system
for the developments.
The City Council issued a negative declaration on March 4, 1991. The
first final plat for Bass Lake Terrace was approved by the City Council
on March 18 and the first final plat for Curtis Lake on June 3, 1991.
The portion of Northwest Boulevard within the first phases of those
plats is not within the DNR protected wetlands. No Contracts for
construction of Northwest Boulevard in the EAW project area have been
awarded, but the City Council is expected to consider the award for one
phase on August 5, 1991.
The City Council has not yet given final approval for the Northwest
Boulevard alignment because no contracts have been awarded.
CONCLUSION
In summary, the City of Plymouth believes it has complied fully with all
environmental rules and has not prepared insufficient or inadequate
documents. Recently, the City has had numerous meetings with concerned
citizens within the area in order to provide them information. The City
Council has also received substantial citizen input throughout this
process.
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Mr. Robert Dunn, Chairperson
July 11, 1991
Page Five
I will be in attendance at your board meeting on July 18 in order that
the City can answer questions which you may have.
Yours Truly,
J�mes G. Willis
C'ty Manager
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Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
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May 29, 1991
TO: Ceil Strauss, Area Hydrologist, DNR //�
FROM: Gregg Downing, Environmental review coordinatorr�
RE: Plymouth Northwest Boulevard environmental review
This memorandum expresses the opinion of this office regarding the
environmental review requirements for the Norwest Boulevard project
in Plymouth. As reflected in your letter of May 20, 1991 to Mr.
Moore of the City, the question has been raised about whether an
entire project may have been "piece-mealed" such that a mandatory EIS
was circumvented.
After discussing the issue with Mr. Moore and several of the
concerned citizens, reviewing our file on the EAW done for the
"Schmidt Lake Road/NW Boulevard project, and viewing the project
area, I have reached the conclusion that environmental review
requirements have been satisfied for the roadway in question. My
conclusion is based on the following factors:
(1) It is not clear that the mandatory highway category specified
at part 4410.4400, subp. 16 ever applied to the NW Boulevard project.
The termini of highway projects are a matter of judgement on the part
of the RGU, especially when, as in this case, the road is being built
sequentially to provide access to developing areas. While the
designation of County Roads 9 and 10 as the project termini in this
case can be disputed, it can also be defended on good grounds.
Additionally, even if the likely future extension from County Road 10
to Hemlock Lane is taken to be part of the "project," it is
disputable whether that section qualifies as being "on a new
location" because of its relative proximity to existing roadways.
(2) Environmental review has been completed in compliance with
EQB requirements for the section of road for which the DNR permits
are required, as part of the "Schmidt Lake Road/Northwest Boulevard
EAW". In that review no one raised the issue of the project being
improperly defined, nor did anyone request that an EIS be prepared.
The statutory period for appealing the negative declaration has
expired. Consequently, it is our belief that even if the City's
definition of the project had been in error in the EAW, it is beyond
reconsideration now.
If you have any questions regarding this memorandum, please contact
me at 296-8253.
cc: Fred Moore, Public Works Director, City of Plymouth
John Stemper, 12925 54th Avenue N., Plymouth, 55442
Tom Balcom, DNR Office of Planning
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John A. Stemper
12925 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
July 31 1991
Robert Dunn, Chair
Environmental Quality Board
300 Cenntenniel Building
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Dear Mr. Dunn,
We, as concerned citizens of the City of Plymouth, have been raising
concerns to the City Council regarding an improper and ineffective
environmental review of City Projects #011 and #106 previously
performed. These projects are only a small piece in the continuation of
a much larger project in the City's Comprehensive Plan - the completion
of Northwest Boulevard (County Road 61) from Hemlock Lane to 45th Avenue
North.
We believe the City has been 'piece mealing' these projects to keep the
environmental review to the minimal Envirnmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) and attempting to avoid an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
for the entire planned project. The proposed alignment has been a part
of the City's Comprehensive Plan since the early 1980's and at no time
has an environmental evaluation of this project been undertaken. The
project is a four lane minor arterial roadway, new alignment, in excess
of two miles in length (EQB rules - 4410.4400 subpart 1 and subpart 16
indicate an EIS is mandatory). The City has stated contradictory
information on both the overall length of the project as well as its
scope .
In addition to the issue of 'piece mealing,' we are raising a concern
over the objectivity and the thoroughness of the EAW which was conducted
on only a portion of this project. This EAW was completed by the City
on January 149 1991. The following decisions were made prior to, or
during the EAW process.
* June 4, 1990 - City Council approves AD Alignment before
EAW is conducted.
* August 6, 1990 - City Council approves Preliminary Plat
for Bass Lake Terrace. This action, in effect, would
eliminate an Alignment AE still under consideration.
* January 28, 1991 - City Council approves Preliminary Plat
for Curtis Lake. This action would add to the elimination
of the Alignment AE, still under consideration.
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The City Engineer has stated 'within both of these plats, the alignment
for Northwest Boulevard was provided for in accordance with City
approvals.' How can the City of Plymouth approve an alignment and the
development around this alignment and then attempt an objective EAW for
environmental review which selects this alignment as the most
enivronmentally sound?
We are asking the EQB, with the assistance of the Attorney General's
Office to intervene into this project and to stop its current
continuation, stop the development of the above mentioned plats or
portions of the plats affecting the AE alignment and insure the proper
environmental analysis is undertaken.
Plymouth is a large and growing community within the metropolitan area.
It is vital that our environment be protected and that the appropriate
steps be followed as projects are proposed and ultimately constructed.
If we do not stop the City of Plymouth with this current project to
thoroughly evaluate its impact, this type of negligence will only
continue.
Attached for your reveiw are documents, correspondence with the City and
City Council Meeting minutes. This information has been put in
chronological order to give you a sense of the history of our
communication with the City of Plymouth. Per our conversation with Greg
Downing, we have not included a copy of --the EAW which he indicated would
be available in your office.
Additionally, the DNR has withheld permits on a portion of this project,
pending further investigation.
We look forward to discussing this issue further and for your
intervention into the issue.
Sincerely,
o n A. Stemper I
Representative, Bass Lake Heights
Fourth Edition Homeowers Assoc.
(612) 559-4071 Residence
(612) 338-8551 Business
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David A. Barstad
Representative, Bass Lake Heights
Fourth Edition Homeowners Assoc.
(612) 559-3837 Residence
(612) 559-4724 Business
cc Greg Downing, EQB.
Ceil Strauss, Area Hydrologist, Department of Natural Resources
Attachments.
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July 1, 1991
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman,
We are again raising to the City Council our citizen concerns that an
improper and inefficient environmental review of Projects #011 and
Project #106 has been performed. The current proposed alignment was
approved by the City Council on June 4, 1990. The alignment itself has
been on the City's comprehensive plan since the early 1980's. It was
not until December of 1990, six months after the City Council's approval
that any type of environmental review took place and only on a small
portion of the project. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
done after the approval is not objective or in compliance with state
requirements. _
Since 1988 and most recently since May 2, 1991, the questions being
raised by the citizens of Plymouth have not been given serious and
objective consideration. Our issues have been stated and restated in
numerous letters. However, the City's Engineering Department and its
engineering consultant have provided incomplete, summary, and often
conflicting responses. One begins to wonder if the City ever had the
intention of listening to its citizens or was merely paying us "lip
service." Statements made by City officials including "we have no
intention of conducting an Environmental Impact Statement" and "we are
only being courteous to the residents by looking at Alignment AE," add
additional credibility to this belief.
In the course of defending the proposed alignment the City's Engineering
Department has contradicted itself on such matters as the reason for the
road, the length of the project, the reason for a separation of grade
and the justification for the AD Alignment. The City's consulting
engineer has designed this road, conducted the EAW, and is being paid by
the City of Plymouth. Yet this engineer has made statements which have
contradicted the EAW.
The City Engineering Department continues to utilize the bureaucracy of
the system to defend its decision. Mr. Willis, City Manager, at our
meeting last week, indicated that the City intends to allow the
continuation of the development of the Curtis Lake plat and the Bass
Lake Terrace plat regardless of the environmental questions still
unanswered. Continued development would eliminate the AE Alternative
for the project, a fact first espoused by Mr. Willis.
The City Council as a responsible government unit, still has the time to
make the correct decision. The Council must undertake a thorough and
complete evaluation of this project to determine the least impactful
alternative to the environment. We request the council to NOT approve
plans and specifications and NOT advertise bids for City Project #106
until the environmental implications of such a major project have been
properly evaluated in accordance with Minnesota statutes and
regulations. GIM JUL 12 y1
Page --2 July 1, 1991 Stemper, Sykora, Coyne letter.
Sincerely,
2 -
John
John A. Stemper
12925 54th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
Bass Lake Heights 4th
Edition
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Bryan Sykora
4970 Quinwood Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Meadows of Bass Lake
Sue Coyne
5515 Sycamore Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Bass Lake Woods
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cc Governor Arne Carlson, State of Minnesota.
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.
Jim Willis, City Manager, City of Plymouth, MN.
Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works, Plymouth, t -fl.
Dan Faulkner, Engineer, Plymouth, MN.
Robert Dunn, Chair, Environmental Quality Board.
Greg Downing, Environmental Quality Board.
Richard A. Duncan, Faegre and Benson.
William Clapp, Office of Attorney General, State of Minnesota.
Connie Kozlak, Transportation Supervisor, Metropolitan Council.
Ceil Strauss, Area Hydrologist, Department of Natural Resouces,
State of Minnesota.
Norm Draper, Investigative reporter, Star Tribune.
Residents of Bass Lake Woods, Bass Lake Height 4th Edition and the
Meadows of Bass Lake Woods.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
A-2309 Government Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0239
HENNEPIN
Phone: (612) 348-6509 -
FAX: (612) 348-9777 P 2} S
July 2, 1991 c
T0: Municipal Recycling Coordinators
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the County Board's actions in
regard to its policy for funding municipal recycling programs at its meeting
last Thursday, June 27.
The Board discussed the proposed policy but did not take any action on it.
Instead, the Board elected to reconvene the Recycling Task Force and has
requested that the Recycling Task Force make a recommendation to the Board by
August 1, 1991.
You'll recall that the Recycling Task Force consists of two elected municipal
officials appointed by each County Commissioner from their district. The
Board has been asked to reappoint members to the Recycling Task Force.
The first meeting of the Recycling Task Force is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to
10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 1991, at St. Louis Park City Council Chambers,
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard. I'll provide you with a list of appointments as
soon as they are made.
If you have any questions about the Board's actions, call me at 348-3054.
Sincerely,
Carl Michaud
Recycling Program Manager
cc: Robert J. Thomas
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
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SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITIES TASK FORCE
MEETING NOTICE
TUESDAY - JULY 16, 1991 - 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - ROOMS C-17 i 18
325 VICKSBURG LANE, PLYMOUTH
Bill Morris of Decision Resources Limited will report on the
results of the community survey. This meeting will be held at
Wayzata Senior High School in Rooms C-17 & 18 (where we've met
before --it is air conditioned).
Please call Lucille Balombiny at 476-3241 if you are unable to
attend. Looking forward to seeing you July 16.
i ote/i
David R. Landswerk
Superintendent of Schools
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President
Administrator Clerk Treasurer
Peterborough County Courthouse
Peterborough. Ontario K➢H 3M3
CHRISTINA A WILDER, CMC/AAE
Ist Vice President
Township Clerk, Hamilton Township
CN00150, Hamilton. Nes. Jersey 08650
NORMA S. RODRIGVEZ, CMC
2nd Vice President
Cin Clerk. Cit) Hall
San Antonio. Bras 78285
DIRECTORS -1992 Expiration
MARIE N. BETTERLEY, CMC/AAE
Tours ClerklT easurer, Town Nall
Stm.r, Vermont 05627
ADELINE BROWN, CMC/AAE
Borough Manager-Secreian. Cin Hall
Oakmont, Pennsvhunia 15139
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Clerk of Council, Ciro Hall
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
.NARY T. ZANDER, CMCIAAE
Circ Clerk. Cin Hall
Sterling Heights, Michigan 48078
EILEEN M. MARTINEZ, CMC/AAE
Cin Clerk, Cin Hall
Grona. Nein Medco 87020
MARIE K. O'CONNELL, CMC/AAE
Circ Clerk. Citi Hall
Be/le.ve. Washington 98009
THOMAS P. O'CONNOR, CMC
Tour Clerk/Manager, Pon Hedlund
Brix 41. Pon Hedland. West. Australia 6721
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Municipal Clerk. Delauure Township Hall
Sergeants.ille, Nein Jean. 08557
A. J. LAICHE, CMCIAAE
Town Clerk. Tour Hall
Gramerm-. Louisiana 70052
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Cit., Clerk, cit>1 Hall
Mound. Minnesota 55364
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Cin Clerk, On Hall
Kansas Cin. Kansas 6610/
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Cin Clerk. Cite Hall
Beatrice, Nebraska 68.310
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Chief Erectuire Og, District Council
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Cin/Touv Clerk, Cit) Hall
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Cin Clerk/Treasurer. Cin Hall
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Cin Clerk, Cu). Hall
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Clerk/N'ash.ille-Da.idson County
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June 28, 1991
Mr. James G. Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Willis,
Francis L. Adshead, Ph.D.
Director of Education
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst,
CMC/AAE, City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota,has been
accepted into the IIMC Academy for Advanced Education.
The Academy came into existence after a three-year planning
and review procedure as a means to encourage municipal clerks
to continue their education and as an incentive for those who
have enhanced their skills as needed to meet the challenges of
the office of municipal clerk.
It is not easy to obtain entry into the Academy. A candidate
must complete at least 36 hours of graduate work at an IIMC
approved municipal clerks institute or prove similar advanced
educational attainment. Specific professional participation
must also be demonstrated such as leadership in national and
state professional associations, attendance at seminars and
conferences, and professional writings and achievements.
Persons who become members in the Academy will be expected
to demonstrate their continued education every four years in
order to retain membership.
I cannot express my enthusiasm too greatly for this milestone
that Ms. Rauenhorst has reached in her career. She is
definitely an inspiration to all the members of our profession
and a fine example of a dedicated public servant.
Sincerely,
W.Douglas Armstrong, CMC
President, IIMC
A/c
Mai' 17-21, 1992 ... 46th Annual 1IMC International Conference ... Salt Lake City, Utah (Academ), May 16)
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It gives me great pleasure to announce that Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst,
CMC/AAE, City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota,has been
accepted into the IIMC Academy for Advanced Education.
The Academy came into existence after a three-year planning
and review procedure as a means to encourage municipal clerks
to continue their education and as an incentive for those who
have enhanced their skills as needed to meet the challenges of
the office of municipal clerk.
It is not easy to obtain entry into the Academy. A candidate
must complete at least 36 hours of graduate work at an IIMC
approved municipal clerks institute or prove similar advanced
educational attainment. Specific professional participation
must also be demonstrated such as leadership in national and
state professional associations, attendance at seminars and
conferences, and professional writings and achievements.
Persons who become members in the Academy will be expected
to demonstrate their continued education every four years in
order to retain membership.
I cannot express my enthusiasm too greatly for this milestone
that Ms. Rauenhorst has reached in her career. She is
definitely an inspiration to all the members of our profession
and a fine example of a dedicated public servant.
Sincerely,
W.Douglas Armstrong, CMC
President, IIMC
A/c
Mai' 17-21, 1992 ... 46th Annual 1IMC International Conference ... Salt Lake City, Utah (Academ), May 16)
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 10, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director I of Public Works
SUBJECT: STOP SIGN REQUEST
41ST AVENUE AND ROCKFORD ROAD
In accordance with your request, we have reviewed the intersection of
Rockford Road and 41st Avenue for the need for a "Four -Way" stop. 41st
Avenue/Larch Lane is classified as a "Minor Collector" street in our
Thoroughfare Guide Plan. Rockford Road is only a local residential street.
Currently, Rockford Road is required to stop at 41st Avenue/Larch Lane.
Traffic volumes on both the east/west and north/south roadways are
relatively light.
All traffic signs must be installed in accordance with the "Minnesota Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices." With regard to stop signs, it states:
"Because the stop sign causes a substantial inconvenience to
motorists, it should be used where warranted."
One of the warrants for stop signs states as follows:
"Other intersections where a combination of high speed,
restricted view, and serious accident record indicates a need
for control by the stop sign."
I have reviewed this intersection and this warrant does not apply. There
are no single family homes on 41st/Larch Lane except approximately four
blocks southerly of the intersection. If the request for the "Four -Way"
stop is to control speeding, the intersection is at such a distance from the
single family area that stop signs at this intersection would have no effect
on the speed of traffic within the single family residential area. There
are two curves in the roadway between the intersection and the residential
area which controls the speed of traffic on the street.
In my opinion, there is not a need for an "All -Way" stop at this
intersection.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 10, 1991
TO: James G. Wills, City Manager
FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation f5
SUBJECT: Milfoil
I received a call on Wednesday morning, July 10, from Tom Sax of the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Sax has informed me that the DNR sprayed
Medicine Lake and Schmidt Lake on Tuesday, July 9, for Eurasion Water Milfoil.
The good news is that they found and sprayed less acres of milfoil on each
lake than they originally anticipated. On Medicine Lake, they treated
approximately five acres of water and on Schmidt Lake approximately six acres.
Mr. Sax did not have the final cost estimate for this work, but it appears to
be well within what we have currently budgeted for this item. All of the
areas that are affected have been and signed along the shore line to notify
people that they are not to swim in the area for 24 hours and that they should
only catch and release fish in these areas for 72 hours. The applicant put on
the lakes was the poison 24D. Mr. Sax has informed me that it is going to be
an additional 2-3 weeks before they can get back to reevaluate the Parkers
Lake situation. I will keep you and the Council informed as further
information becomes available on this subject.
EB/ds
CIM JUL 12'91
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 9, 1991 (Revised July 12, 1991)
TO Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
FROM: P t ick L. Geary.
SUBJECT: EROSION OF BASS LAKE TERRACE DEVELOPMENT INTO
54TH AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC AND ADJOINING WETLAND
As part of the development requirements for the Bass Lake Terrace Addition,
Vern Reynolds was required to rough grade Northwest Boulevard between 54th
and 56th Avenues along with the preliminary grading of the development. He
finished the rough grading of the development and Northwest Boulevard late
in 1990. Erosion control measures were installed prior to starting grading.
The heavy rains in the spring and summer of 1991 have lead to extraordinary
erosion south on Northwest Boulevard into the 54th Avenue cul-de-sac and the
adjoining wetland. The following is a summary of the actions taken by the
City to end the erosion problem:
March, 1991 - Barry Sullivan met with Larry Olson, Engineer for Vern
Reynolds, and they decided to install hay bales across Northwest Boulevard
just north of the 54th Avenue cul-de-sac. These hay bales were eventually
overrun by the sediment.
June 12, 1991 - A citizen informed me that there was mud in the 54th Avenue
cul-de-sac. I investigated myself and found that six to twelve inches of
mud and sand had washed into the cul-de-sac. I immediately called Vern
Reynolds and left a message that instructed him to clean the cul-de-sac and
install silt fence to protect the cul-de-sac. The message also included a
deadline of June 19, 1991 by which the improvements needed to be finished.
If he did not finish by the 19th, the city would have the work done and bill
him.
June 13, 1991 - I dispatched a letter to Vern Reynolds as written
confirmation of the message which I left the day before. The letter
included the needed improvements, the deadline by which they needed to be
done, and the assurance that we would bill him if we had to do the work.
June 19, 1991 - No action had been taken by Vern Reynolds so I contacted
Cleansweep to clean the cul-de-sac and Don -Eve and Sons to install silt
fence.
June 20, 1991 - The silt fence was installed and the cul-de-sac was cleaned.
We then used part of Vern Reynold's cash deposit to pay for the work.
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SUBJECT: EROSION OF BASS LAKE TERRACE DEVELOPMENT
July 9, 1991
Page Two
July 1, 1991 - A heavy rain storm on the night of June 30, 1991 washed out
the silt fence and again filled the cul-de-sac with mud. I called Vern
Reynolds and again had to leave a message. I informed him of the situation
and gave him 24 hours to begin reinstalling silt fence, start cleaning the
cul-de-sac and return my call to discuss a solution to the problem.
July 2, 1991 - I received calls from Vern Reynolds and his attorney Larry
Marofsky. They denied any further financial responsibility in this matter,
claiming that because the plans did not show this extra silt fence, they
were not responsible for it.
I contacted Metro Erosion Control to reinstall the silt fence and I also
contacted Cleansweep to clean the cul-de-sac. It is the City staff's
position that Vern Reynolds is indeed financially responsible for this work
and we will be billing him.
July 3, 1991 - Metro Erosion Control installed most of the silt fence. Soft
soil prevented them from finishing.
July 5, 1991 - Due to time constraints and Cleansweep's many delays, City
crews had to scrape the cul-de-sac late in the day. Later that evening,
Cleansweep did sweep the cul-de-sac.
July 8, 1991 - Metro Erosion Control finished their silt fence work. I also
talked with Vern Reynolds and informed him that he will have to pay for the
street cleaning and silt fencing.
PLG:kh
cc: Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
Darrell Johnson, Sr. Engineering Technician - Drainage
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY MEETING
July 8, 1991
PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Helliwell, Ricker,
Vasiliou and Zitur, Dave Crain - HRA Chair,
Commissioners Ludovissie, Gutzman, and Palmer, Bill
Thiebault - Thiebault & Associates, Steve Apfelbacher -
Ehlers & Associates
STAFF: City Manager Willis, Assistant City Manager Boyles,
Community Development Director Tremere, Public Works
Director Moore, Park and Recreation Director Blank,
Community Development Coordinator Dillerud, Housing
Specialist Dale
1. Senior Citizen Housina Project. The Council agreed that the
staff would:
a. Provide tax impact data which a 100 unit senior citizen
housing project would have on homes of various values in
the community.
b. The annual levy of $349,000 is to be a control point for
cost calculations and for total project costs.
C. The Planning staff will prepare a Request for Proposal
for review by the HRA at their 7/23/91 meeting. The RFP
will be distributed to design firms to provide
preliminary design information to be used in public
information meetings.
d. After the drawings, etc., are received from the
preliminary design phase, the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority is to conduct one or more public informational
meetings to solicit public input, both from seniors and
other Plymouth residents on this subject. The results
are to be reported to the City Council.
2. 1991 Street Reconstruction Prolect Special Assessments. The
City Council approved the special assessment recommendations
contained in Public Work Director Moore's July 5, 1991
memorandum, which calls for a single residential unit price
of $860.53 and a method of calculating the assessments for
multiple family/retail and commercial properties.
3. 1992 Street Reconstruction Marketing Plan. The Council
approved, on a trial basis, the 1992 Street Reconstruction
Program Marketing Plan to be revised to reflect the actual
date of completion for the street evaluation survey. The
staff is encouraged to investigate the use of the telephone
system in providing project status reports to interested
residents.
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NOTES - CITY COUNCIL STUDY MEETINGS
July 8, 1991
Page 2
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4. Water Quality Task Force Change. The staff will redraft the
Water Quality Task Force charge to begin the process on a
smaller scale, focusing upon lake water quality first,
especially noxious weeds. The committee is to be small in
size, but representative of community -wide interests. The
charge is to be shared with the City Council at a future
meeting.
5. Peview of 1991-1995 Capital Improvements Program. The
Council reviewed the draft 1991-1995 Capital Improvement
Program, directing that the Community Center be deletec. It
was suggested that the City Center space needs study be
reviewed by the Council before consideration of adding that
as a building program element in the CIP. The, amphitheater
reconstruction was also discussed. This CIP will be used as
the basis for developing the 1992-1996 CIP for City Council
consideration later this year. The Council will also
determine whether the Springsted report should be updated,
given the fact that levy limit capacities have been
dramatically curtailed by the Legislature.
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PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 19, 1991
PRESENT: Scott Streachek, Kevin Leuer, Don Kissinger, Dave
Johnson, Tim Ficek, Andy Jordan, Dan Heitke, Jan
Wendland, Bob Pemberton
ABSENT: Larry Rogers, Don Kilian, Russ Elzy
ALSO PRESENT: Dave Volker, Berkley Administrators, Dave Drugg,
North Star Risk Services, Inc.
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes. The committee approved the May 15,
1991 minutes as submitted.
B. Report on Safety Activities
1. City Property Inspection -- Dave Drugg reported on the
routine loss control update of primary building and
facilities in the City conducted on May 29. Dave
shared with the committee a letter containing his
comments and recommendations on the inspection. Four
areas he discussed with the committee for improvement
are:
(1) The replacement of ordinary electric outlets
with ground fault interrupter devices in areas
where wet or moist conditions can exist (i.e.,
restroom areas on the main entrance level at
Water Plant #2).
(2) The long term or seasonal storage of equipment
with fuel tanks in buildings. Fuel tanks and
systems for equipment stored should be drained
to minimize the potential for escape of this
materialcontributing to a fire or explosion
hazard. Fuel materials should be stored in a
properly designed flammable liquids storage
container and placed in a flammable liquids
storage cabinet.
(3) The practice of securing open the fire door
between the parks storage area and upper level
sign storage area should be discontinued. The
door should be marked with signage that it
must be kept closed at all times.
(4) Consideration should be given to installation
of centrally supervised alarm systems at the
City's water plants for detection of chlorine
leakage.
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PLYMOUTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 19, 1991
Page 2
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2. Proposed Hepatitis B Policy -- Bob Pemberton asked
for comments and suggestions from committee members
on the proposed policy. Kevin Leuer commented that
he believes the policy takes a reactive stance to
employees who may be exposed to the disease. Bob
Pemberton explained that the City cannot
mandatorily require its high risk employees to be
vaccinated. - The policy instead provides a
monitoring protocol and offers to any employee
exposed to a Hepatitis B carrier the option to
receive the vaccine. Bob advised Kevin that he
will explain the policy and protocol to all members
of the Fire Department.
II. ACCIDENT REVIEW
A. CONSENT AGENDA
The committee approved the consent agenda as submitted.
Two personal injury accidents were determined
nonpreventable. Two vehicular accidents were determined
preventable and two nonpreventable. A report and
recommendation will be forwarded to the City Manager.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Driving Skills Inventory for Temporary City Employees --
Bob reported that the testing will be conducted later
this month when all temporary employees are on the job.
B. 1991 Safety Calendar -- June and July:
June 21 Annual Parks Inspection.
July 17 Safety Committee Meeting
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 a.m.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 26, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning
Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Plufka, Commissioners Robert
Beckers, 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.
*MT NI ITFC
MOTION by Commissioner Barb Stimson, seconded by
Commissioner Robert Beckers to approved the June 12, 1991
Planning Commission Minutes.
Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Hennepin County
for an Amended Master Plan and Conditional Use Permit and
Site Plan for a new Women's Facility and Parking Lot; and,
a Zoning Ordinance Variance to place more than one
principal structure on a parcel of record at the Hennepin
County Adult Corrections Facility.
Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the June 11, 1991 Staff
Report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Gerald Weiszhaar, representing
the petitioner.
Gerald Weiszhaar explained the reasons for building a new
Women's facility. He explained that the need became
evident in the early 1980's since the current Women's
building is in poor condition and not worth putting the
money into it to remodel. He stated that it would be more
efficient for operations to have the proposed new facility
closer to the existing Men's Facility as they would be
able to share staff.
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
HENNEPIN COUNTY
(90103)
VA 3& 12,91
Planning Commission Minutes
June 26, 1991
Page 114
Mr. Weiszhaer requested the Commission Amend the
Resolution Approving a Site Plan and Variance; Condition
#4 to 30 months instead of 12 months; and Condition #11 be
waived until after they finish the proposed new parking
lot. He said he could guarantee it would be paved prior
to issuance of an Occupancy Certificate.
Commissioner Wigley questioned the logic behind delaying
of the paving of the existing parking lot.
Gerald Weiszhaar stated that people are parking there
already and they would then have to park on the street
during the paving work and would be ticketed. It would
make more sense to put in the new parking lot first and
then they would be able to use that while the old lot is
being paved.
Chairman Plufka stated that Staff just wants to make sure
that Hennepin County does not forget to pave the existing
parking lot. It has been seven years and the lot has not
been paved.
Mr. Weiszhaar stated that the paving is part of the 1992
Capital Improvement Budget, and has been for the last
three years.
Commissioner Stulberg asked why it was not done three
years ago.
Mr. Weiszhaar stated that budget cuts and other factors
intervened.
Chairman Plufka asked Coordinator Dillerud if staff felt
they could work with the Occupancy Certificate timing for
the paving work. Does the City have the ability to
enforce that.
Coordinator Dillerud said that he did not feel comfortable
with changing that condition due to the added time to
complete the paving.
Commissioner Beckers asked how many cars park in the
existing parking lot.
Mr. Weiszhaar stated approximately 100.
Commissioner Beckers asked Mr. Weiszhaar why the delay
from 12 months to 30 months for Condition #4. Did he see
the project being delayed.
Mr. Weiszhaar stated that bonds have already been issued
and some bonds may have to be reissued. The project start
date is already overdue, so stated he did not see the
project as being waylaid.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
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Planning Commission Minutes i3 C
June 26, 1991
Page 115
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. George Kreatz of 16010 14th
Avenue North.
Mr. Kreatz stated he has been a resident of this area
since 1941. He is concerned with moving the proposed
Women's Facility closer to residential areas. He also
stated he had problems with the maintenance of the current
facility, including garbage trucks in the middle of the
night and snow removal in the winter.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Dean Fitch of 625 Vicksburg
Lane.
Mr. Fitch wanted to know what the long range plans were
for the Hennepin County Work Facility. Are they going to
come back for more changes in the near future?
Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Kathryn Johnson of 820
Shenandoah Lane.
Ms. Johnson stated that she has been a resident for over
19 years and is very familiar with the changes at the
Hennepin County Facility. She stated she has a problem
with the security and with the loud speakers being a
nuisance. She also wanted to know how close the proposed
parking lot is to the residential area.
Coordinator Dillerud responded stating the plan shows
approximately 300 feet from parking lot to the Luce Line.
Chairman Plufka introduced Keith Nusbaum of 16020 12th
Avenue North.
Mr. Nusbaum stated he was concerned with safety and
security of the neighborhood since there are many children
in the area.
Chairman Plufka responded that the City does not regulate
the inmates and function within the facility. The City
can only make sure the facility is built to code. He
suggested residents may want to contact Hennepin County
regarding those issues.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Gerald Weiszhaar responded to the issue of the parking lot
stating the proposed parking lot will be landscaped and
bermed. He stated it is in a good location for staff and
visitors.
Sig Fine, Superintendent of the Adult Corrections Facility
discussed the future of the workhouse facility. He said
the Men's Section was built in 1931 and may have to
replaced at some time, or expand. He stated that if
residents would like to visit the workhouse or meet with
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him they can call him at 475-4201. He noted the speaker
system is used when calling inmates in for visits and will
shortly be replaced by reader boards.
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the request by Hennepin
County for an amended Conditional Use Permit for a
Correctional Facility, including all conditions
recommended in the staff report of June 11, 1991.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Stulberg stated that amending Conditions #4
and #11 for the Site Plan and Variance Resolution should
be left up to the City Council.
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the request by Hennepin
County approving a Site Plan for a new Women's Facility
and Parking Lot and Variance to permit two principal
structures on a parcel of record at the Adult Correction's
Facility, including all conditions recommended in the
staff report of June 11, 1991.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Bruce Biederman BRUCE BIEDERMAN
for a Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation for (91011)
small engine repair located at 4115 Fernbrook Lane North.
Chairman Plufka waived the review of the June 11, 1991
Staff Report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bruce Biederman
Mr. Biederman stated he has been repairing small engines
for the last couple of years at his residence. He stated
he tests one or two mowers a day which may require running
them approximately 30 seconds. He stated he has not
received any complaints from neighbors, and there is only
one neighbor that may hear the noise from his underground
garage.
Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Biederman if he would comply
with the conditions of the Home Occupation Conditional Use
Permit if approved.
Commissioner Zylla asked if there would be noise beyond
the lot line.
Mr. Biederman replied by stating that he would run the
machines inside the garage, and install a ventilation
system.
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Chairman Plufka opened and closed the Public Hearing since
there was no one present to speak on the issue.
A letter from Vernon G. Stubbs stating no objections to
the Biederman proposal will be made part of the permanent
record.
Commissioner Zylla asked Coordinator Dillerud why staff
was recommending denial.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that denial was partly
based on precedence. Compliance with the standards could
mean a substantial investment for the petitioner
(ventilation, etc.). It would be almost impossible for
the City to enforce that compliance with the standards.
Commissioner Zylla stated that the Planning Commission can
not deny a request based solely on that the City does not
have the resources to enforce compliance.
Commissioner Wigley asked if the City currently has any
Conditional Use Permit Home Occupations for small engine
repair.
Coordinator Dillerud stated he did not know for sure,
since the City has over 100 Conditional Use Permits but he
could not recall any approved for small engine repair in
the last three years.
Commission Beckers asked what the lot size is, and how
many homes are on the block.
Mr. Biederman stated that the lot size is 132' x 330' and
only three homes are on the block.
Commissioner Beckers asked if Mr. Biederman had a problem
with restriction of hours to conduct his business.
Chairman Plufka asked what his normal business hours are.
Mr. Biederman stated that his hours start at 6:00 or 6:30
p.m., on weekdays; 7:00 or 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays and,
some Sundays.
Commissioner Beckers asked if he there was any sight
obstructions to screen outside storage.
Mr. Biederman stated he can move everything inside the
garage.
Commissioner Zylla stated there is to be no outside
storage.
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MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Beckers to approve the request by Bruce Biederman for a
Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation for small
engine repair subject to the seven conditions recommended
by staff in its report of June 11, 1991.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioners Wigley and Plufka
voted Nay. MOTION carried on a 5-2 vote.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Mark McAlister
for a Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation to repair
and resell telephone equipment at 1870 Troy Lane North.
Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the Staff Report of June 11,
1991.
Chairman Plufka called a recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mark McAlister.
Mr. McAlister stated he is not a repair company, only in
sales of telephone equipment and requested that the Staff
Report reflect that when it goes to City Council. He
stated that he only has one employee on a contract basis.
He stated that Federal Express delivers checks and Air
Freight delivers telecommunications. He reported that he
had talked to neighbors and most were not aware of his
business, and would sign a petition stating they do not
mind his business being located in his home.
Commissioner Wigley asked if his business is growing.
Mr. McAlister stated that pick up and deliveries were
about the same, but profits are increasing. He also
stated he may move to a facility in Wayzata in November or
December of this year.
Commissioner Wigley asked why delay the move until then.
Mr. McAlister stated he did not want to find additional
employees yet and could not firm up plans for where they
want to move the business.
Commissioner Beckers asked how many pick up and deliveries
he has per day.
Mr. McAlister stated that he has an average of 2.37 per
day.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka noted letters received from Mr. & Mrs.
Richard Klein and John and Alice Pasnau.
Chairman Plufka introduced Bill Balcom of 1525 Troy Lane.
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MARK MCALISTER (91040)
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Mr. Balcom stated that his home is the first home on Troy
Lane and has more traffic by his home than any other. He
said the traffic does not bother him and has no problem
with any noise, and feels the business blends into the
neighborhood.
Chairman Plufka introduced Leone Camp of 18535 20th
Avenue.
Ms. Camp stated that the neighborhood is a private
residential area and was peaceful until Mr. McAlister
started doing business out of his home. The traffic has
increased with all the pick up and deliveries and the
noise has increased. She stated she feels it is dangerous
for children in the area. She presented a petition to be
made part of the record.
Chairman Plufka introduced David Cost of 1875 Troy Lane.
Mr. Cost stated that Troy Lane has always been private and
secluded. The road on Troy Lane is private and funded by
the residents. It was surfaced in asphalt three years ago
and is showing signs of wear already. He stated he feels
it is costly to repair and the damage is caused by traffic
arising from Mr. McAlister's business and there is too
much traffic making the road dangerous for children. He
also submitted photos of Troy Lane.
Chairman Plufka introduced Paul McRoberts of 1810 Troy
Lane.
Mr. McRoberts stated that Troy Lane is the only road
leading in and out of the neighborhood; Troy Lane is a
wooded area and heavily shaded in the summer;and, he also
is concerned with the excessive traffic and dangers
involved with that.
Chairman Plufka introduced Donna McRoberts of 1810 Troy
Lane.
Mrs. McRoberts stated she is concerned with the traffic on
Troy Lane and the hazards associated with that. She
submitted photos of Troy Lane and the McAlister residence.
Chairman Plufka introduced Karl PoKorny of 1890 Troy Lane.
Mr. PoKorny stated he had no objections to Mr. McAlister's
business. He noted there was a lot of traffic prior to
Mr. McAlister moving into the neighborhood.
Chairman Plufka introduced Dave Mellen of 1635 Troy Lane.
Mr. Mellon stated he was concerned with the traffic and
near accidents, and that the surface of Troy Lane is
breaking on the edges.
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Chairman Plufka introduced Peggy Cost of 1875 Troy Lane.
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Ms. Cost chose not to speak.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Wigley asked how much time the petitioner
would have to move business if the Commission voted for
denial.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that Mr. McAlister is already
in violation and was told to cease operations immediately.
Commissioner Stulberg asked if Mr. McAlister could ship
and deliver out of his facility in Long Lake.
Mr. McAlister responded by stating that he only rents a
space in a storage facility.
Commissioner Beckers asked if he could move up the date to
cease operations out of his home and find another
location.
Mr. McAlister stated it would take approximately 30 days
to do so.
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MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wigley MOTION TO DENY
to recommend denial of the request by Mark McAlister for a
Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation for sales of
telephone equipment based on the findings recommended in
the staff report of June 11, 1991.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Len Busch Roses LEN BUSCH ROSES
for a Site Plan approval for construction of a landscape (90038)
screening berm located north of Medina Road West of County
Road 101.
Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the June 11, 1991
Staff Report.
Commissioner Wigley asked what is the financial guarantee.
Coordinator Dillerud explained Section 11 of the Zoning
Ordinance relted to Site Improvement Performance
Agreements and financial guarantees.
Chairman Plufka introduced Pat Etzel representing the
petitioner.
Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Etzel if he had any problems
with the draft resolution and conditions as recommended by
staff.
Mr. Etzel said no.
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MOTION by Commissioner Beckers, seconded by Commissioner
Stimson to recommend approval of the request by Len Busch
Roses for a Site Plan approval for construction of a
landscape screening berm parallel to Medina Road subject
to the conditions recommended in the staff report of June
11, 1991.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
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VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the continuation of the Public ZONING ORDINANCE
Hearing by the City of Plymouth regarding the Zoning AMENDMENT REGARDING
Ordinance Amendment for retail uses as a conditional use RETAIL USE IN I-1
in the I-1 District deferred from the June 12, 1991 DISTRICT
Planning Commission Meeting.
Director Tremere stated that this amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance was initiated because of a request by Fireside
Corners. This application was withdrawn by the applicant
but Director Tremere stated that there have been other
inquiries regarding this subject.
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to approve the request by the City of Plymouth
for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for retail uses as a
conditional use in the I-1 District.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that the retail/commercial
usage is changing. He gave the example that a Hallmark
Card shop would not be appropriate in the I-1 District,
but that a business that printed the cards would be.
Commissioner Zylla asked if the retail use in the I-1
District could be an accessory use rather than a
conditional use.
Director Tremere responded that it is possible to control
a conditional use with the Conditional Use Permit. This
is adviseable since the approval of a conditional use
rides with the land as long as the use is in compliance
with the conditions set forth in the approving resolution.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Director Tremere discussed the status of the Comprehensive COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Plan that was submitted to the Metropolitan Council in UPDATE
December, 1989. He stated that the City is continuing to
work with their consultant on the Traffic Demand
Management (TDM) Plan which was requested by the
Metropolitan Council because of the impact new development
will have on I-494 and State Highways 55 and 169.
Director Tremere suggested that several subcommittees be PLANNED UNIT DEVELOP -
formed to discuss the topics of Official Controls, which MENT STANDARDS
is part of the Comprehensive Plan; and, a committee to
discuss Planned Unit Development Standards.
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Chairman Plufka stated that he would like the
Commissioners to review the handout received with their
packets on PVDs for discussion at the next meeting. He
asked that the Commissioners review their personal
calendars so that some study sessions can be scheduled on
this topic.
Director Tremere discussed the Information Packet
materials and reviewed the streamlining process for the
reduction of large graphics with the Planning Commission
packets.
Chairman Plufka stated that the following information is
important when reviewing applications before the Planning
Commission: Where is it, with location map; guiding of
the property surrounding the site, especially if vacant;
graphics of Site Plans with pertinent setbacks, etc.;
Landscape Plans; and, front views of industrial buildings.
Director Tremere discussed having a City Tour for the
Planning Commissioners. He suggested the date of July 16,
1991 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Commissioner Stulberg suggested that the tour include some
of the PUDs in Plymouth, and Chairman Plufka said that it
would be best to look at some of the PUDs before the
Commission discussed the subject.
Director Tremere asked that the Commissioners confirm
whether they could participate in a City-wide tour at the
next Planning Commission meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:21 p.m.
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July 3, 1991
Dear Friend,
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Enclosed are summaries of several focus groups organized by
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. The reports cover the
following topics: 1) counseling services in Northwest Hennepin,
2) issues faced by working poor people in Northwest Hennepin and
3) issues faced by people with disabilities in Northwest I
Hennepin. Each report contains both issues faced by people and
their suggestions for addressing those issues.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council produces focus
group research in order to assess needs in our area. We follow
up on the focus groups by determining which of the -services
suggested are already being provided, which could be provided and
who could provide them. As part of our follow-up efforts we are
also sending this report to you for use in your planning and
program design.
The staff at the Council would be happy to follow up,with
you on ideas and projects that you are interested in pursuing.
Please feel free to call us and/or set up a time to meet with us.
Thank you for your input!
Sin erely,
Patricia S. ilder
Executive Director
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Kim A. Aasland
Planner
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
FOCUS GROUP REPORT
COUNSELING IN NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
Research Coordinator: Rim Aasland
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Monday, June 17, 1991
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (NWHHSC) sponsored a
focus group discussion among mental health professionals. This
meeting, which took place on June 17 at NWHHSC, convened service
providers in the Northwest Hennepin region. They discussed the
barriers facing their work and offered some solutions. The
predominant issues were the following:
o Demand for services has substantially increased in Northwest
Hennepin over the past year.
o Family services, especially for young victims of physical and
sexual abuse, are in high demand and need to be expanded.
o Consistent, affordable, long-term counseling should be
emphasized and made more available.
o Access to services is impeded by high cost and inadequate
health insurance.
o Lack of transportation is as a barrier to services and
referrals in Northwest Hennepin.
o Psychiatric care for children needs to be expanded.
o More resources and commitment need to be present if the mental
health needs of Northwest Hennepin are to be met.
o Short-term counseling in walk-in centers can play an important
role in averting crises, connecting people to needed services,
and preventing future problems.
o Day treatment in community-based environments for children
needs to be expanded.
o Northwest
advocate
services,
consumers,
a resource
Hennepin Human Services Council can serve as an
for an expansion of affordable mental health
a forum to develop consensus among providers and
support for the local mental health community, and
to research issues.
BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH
BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE
CHAMPLIN DAYTON HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS
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7601 Kentucky Avenue N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(612) 493-2802
FOCUS GROUP REPORT
COUNSELING IN NORTHWEST HENNEPIN
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Monday, June 17, 1991
Participants
June Audette
Cyndi Cook
Nancy Noetzelman
Alice Elleson
Colleen Torbenson
Betty Doherty
Donald White
Larry Hedberg
Mike Melstad
Bob Tinberley
Dean Arnott
Lynn Malfeld
Steve Cook
Lynn Jacobs
Linda Van Zele
Moderator: Duane Reynolds,
Notetaker: Mark Traynor
Research Coordinator: Rim
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YMCA
Perspectives
Perspectives
Brooklyn Methodist Church
NWHCSP
Point Northwest
Hennepin County Brookdale Center
Adler Institute
YMCA
YMCA
Passages Counseling Center
Brookdale Services Center
Hennepin County Family Services
Jewish Family and Children's Services
Hennepin County Family and Children's
Mental Health
Advisory Commission Chair
Aasland
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your agency increase, decrease or remain the same as overall demand
in 1989?
For many participants the demand has doubled. A walk-in center's
caseload has increased 26%. Another agency's demand has grown by
20%. Some participants did not know exact figures but thought
their demand has substantially increased. The Adler Instiltute has
indicated that demand for their student interns has increased over
the year. One agency has experienced a tripling of de man and is
waiving the fee more frequently because their clients are so poor.
Another counselor noted that, while the demands are growing, the
severity of the problems and the intensity of the needed treated
have also increased. Longer delays in seeing clients w re also
noted.
2. What one service does your acency provide that is in ctreatest
demand?
One participant recognized an across-the-board increase In demand
for services. However, the group agreed that family services are
especially in demand. The need for adequate treatment for children
who have suffered from physical and sexual abuse is great; some
participants reported a growth in the demand for these ervices.
Demand for psychiatric care for children and adults has increased
for many providers. It was mentioned by more than one ounselor
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that a high demand exists for day treatment for children, so that
they can remain with their families while receiving consistent
care. Other services that were noted include peer counseling,
parenting programs, self-esteem support groups, marriage
counseling, periodic case management, domestic abuse counseling,
and programs that provide ongoing treatment rather than short-term
counseling.
3. What client needs are the most difficult for your agency to
meet?
Access to services was seen as the most difficult need for their
agencies to meet. Insufficient transportation and lack of child
care impede people from getting the services that they need in this
region. People also cannot afford to pay for counseling services.
The working poor are caught in a situation in which they do not
qualify for Medical Assistance but are not covered by adequate
insurance. Thus they go without needed services. Other
difficulties include sliding fee services for sexual abuse victims
and a gap in ongoing counseling. Long-term, affordable counseling
is also a pressing need that is not always met.
4. If you could expand or develop one service in any area, what
would that be?
Child abuse was mentioned as an area that may require expansion of
services. There was a general feeling that family services,
especially as they relate to children, need to be further
developed. One counselor indicated a lack of counseling for -kids
who do not exhibit serious criminal behavior yet have problems like
truancy. Another counselor viewed an expansion of psychiatric care
for children as important. Other services that were cited
include long-term therapy at an affordable cost, day
hospitalization and treatment programs for children, consistent
(rather than problem -focused) counseling, better transportation
services, longer service hours, therapy to families in which abuse
has occurred and a detached worker program. One counselor reported
that pairing outreach workers with counselors has worked rather
well.
S. What difficulties do you or your agency encounter when making
referrals?
People have experienced difficulties with exorbitant fees, long
waiting lists, and inadequate transportation when making referrals.
Clients who have limited or no insurance cannot afford many
services to which they are referred by counselors. For many
clients, their medication expenses are burdensome and their
insurance does not always follow them from doctor to doctor. The
referral process, encumbered by waiting lists and red tape, takes
too long in many cases. It was noted that, once a referral is
made, there is often no feedback to the referring agency on the
client's progress. Matching up competence with ability to pay when
making a referral is also difficult. One counselor noted
difficulty in making referrals for religious -based counseling.
Insensitivity to what it is like to live in poverty and lack of
culturally sensitive services were mentioned as problematic in
referrals. Too many services are located downtown or occur only
during the day, making them inconvenient for many clients.
6. How would you like to see these problems addressed?
The most cited actions that could be taken were greater emphasis on
prevention, more resources for counseling agencies, and more
counseling services for people with low incomes. Good models are
available to develop better, more focused programs, but :Lack of
funding impedes their progress. Hennepin County can either provide
more funding or encourage other programs and institutions to
develop new programs. It was also mentioned that there is a need
for more psychiatrists in the public sector; many are so busy that
they spend the bulk of their time writing prescriptions. Group
therapy was also suggested as a way to provide less expensive,
education -oriented counseling.
7. How do you see short-term, walk-in counseling fitting into the
continuum of services in the Northwest Hennepin area?
One counselor was wary of short-term counseling to the extent that
it is used as a substitute for quality, ongoing counseling; to keep
identifying needs without providing the necessary long-term
counseling may not be helpful. However some counselors appeared to
think walk-in counseling had a significant role. Such services can
help people in immediate crisis and can provide initial contact
with the system, followed by evaluation and referral. Some
suggested that many people could benefit from short-term
counseling, but they either are not aware of its availability or do
not have access. Short-term counseling can serve as preventative
treatment or crisis intervention at one end of the continuum and
follow-up contact (after extensive counseling) at the other end.
One counselor mentioned the need for more walk-in counseling in the
evening.
8. what role or specific activities related to counseling and/or
mental health services would you like to see the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council become involved in?
Some counselors viewed NWHHSC as an advocate and would ]like the
agency to promote low-cost, local mental health services based in
the community. It was also seen as an agency that could provide a
forum to develop consensus among service providers to better meet
mental health needs in this region: "As long as we remain separate
entities, we will not have as much impact as we could. have."
NWHHSC can also approach mental health issues from a systemic point
of view, looking at the sources of the problems rather than just
the symptoms.
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FOCUS GROUP REPORT
ISSUES FACED BY WORKING POOR PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY
July 2, 1991
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council conducted a focus group
discussion at a low-income apartment complex in New Hope on July
2, 1991. A group of residents met to discuss issues they face in
their daily lives. Deb Anderson, a VISTA employee who works in
the apartment complex, helped organize the meeting. Mark Traynor
from NWHHSC provided staff support, and Kathleen Harrison, a
volunteer from NWHHSC, led the discussion.
o People learn about community events and services through "word-
of-mouth" and a newletter that is distributed to residents of
the complex.
o While buses do run near their apartments, route schedules are
inconvenient. Evening and weekend service, which is important
for families without access to a car, is not consistently
available. People rely on friends and family for the use of a
car for emergency trips as well as routine errands, like
shopping. It was also mentioned that the routes are focused
toward downtown, which makes trips to other suburbs or within
suburbs inefficient.
o People have experienced problems in obtaining affordable child
care of decent quality. One parent worked overtime at her job
to remove her child from a family'day care home and place him
in a licensed day care center. She became concerned about the
quality of care at the family home after witnessing her child
go to the garbage basket when hungry. She later had to return
her child to a family day care home because she could not
afford the high costs of the center. It was mentioned that day
care available on the site of a parent's place of employment
would be the best policy. Some of the parents stay home with
their children because good -paying work and access to child
care are difficult to find. Many of the parents depend on each
other for help with child care.
o Most people reported satisfaction with their medical care.
However, one resident indicated that some clinics in the
northwest area do not accept Medical Assistance and some types
of insurance. Some people visit clinics in Minneapolis that
they attended before moving to this area. There was agreement
that waiting lists at clinics are too long and scheduling .s
very inflexible. Experience with emergency care, which
requires paperwork and prior approval, was disappointing.
o The residents who received child support said collection
efforts do not always make a substantial difference in their
income. There was concern that, for those women who receive
AFDC and only receive a percentage of the child support
collected, children suffer from unstable economic support.
o One resident has received counseling and others are considering
it. Counseling that can connect to other services is especially
valuable. People would call their main health care provider or
Hennepin County case worker to learn more about counseling
options.
o As one resident noted, "Home should be a safe word."
Unfortunately, people do not always feel safe. The complex
has no security doors, and putting their names on the outside
of their mailboxes were reported to lead to feelings of
vulnerability. People fear for their children's safety,
especially from abusive adults. Still, when compared to
Minneapolis, they feel safer and are impressed by the
responsiveness of local police.
o The group viewed lack of communication among residents to be
a problem. One resident indicated feeling distrustful of
other residents.While there are activities and resources
available to the residents, most do not take advantage of
them and do not get involved in resident group events.
o There are not enough evening services for adults who work.
For example, one resident wished nutritional classes for
parents were not only scheduled during the day.
o Children do not have enough organized activities in this area.
Those programs that are available are often not affordable and
do not have sliding fee scales. One suggestion was to have
city facilities, like pools, provide free services during
certain hours. Youth programs should be open to all in the
community.
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HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
FOCUS GROUP REPORT
ISSUES FACED BY WORKING POOR PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Tuesday, June 18, 1991
Research Coordinator: Kim Aasland
Introduction
A focus group on issues faced by working poor people was
conducted by Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council on June 18,
1991 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Nine people were present, six of whom
were participants. The participants were all from a low-income
neighborhood in Brooklyn Park. The meeting was facilitated by
Steve Cook, a member of the Council's Advisory Commission.
1) Based on your experience tell us what you think are serious
problems affecting people in these apartments.
o People do not communicate with each other. There is no sense
of community. People do not want to get involved.
o Many people don't care - especially people who rent.
o Many renters only stay for a few years.
o There is a lag time in communication between management and
renters.
o Rules are not enforced by management or by parents.
o Security personnel are not visible.
o There are gangs.
o Cannot walk along at night without being afraid of being hurt
or harassed.
o People fight among themselves.
o Five apartments were "busted" for drugs last year.
o Drug dealers try to make drug deals with residents as they go
into their apartment buildings.
o People do not want to be visible because they are doing things
they should not be (eg. drugs, alcoholism). People are caught
up in their own problems.
o Hear gun shots at least once per month.
o Can't get kids involved in clubs because parents aren't
interested.
o Kids throw rocks at cars.
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2) Based on your experience tell us what you think are serious
problems affecting people in this community.
o Crime.
o People's cars often get broken into.
o Bus lines are inadequate: you cannot get to the grocery
stores.
o Bus schedules are inconvenient, especially on weekends.
o Have to get W.I.C. at Brookdale Service Center, but there is
no bus there.
o Most social services are downtown; only intake is done: at the
Brookdale Service Center.
3) Looking at the list, pick the top two issues you feel are most
important.
o Lack of involvement of residents/Crime.
o Rules not enforced/Kid don't listen to adults.
o Laid-back management/People are unmotivated.
4) Now, considering the top two problems you picked, what. do you
think could be done about them?
o Crime watch meeting.
o Group for teenage boys to give them something to do.
o Groups for kids, especially teens.
o Have the kids do constructive projects to help out the
neighborhood.
o Have repairs done more quickly.
o Get security locks on the halls, pools, laundry room and
building.
o Keep complaining about maintenance problems.
o Call the police.
5) How could involvement in neighborhood groups be increAsed?
o Address issues that are interesting and important to,people.
o Involve people through activities they like to do (eg''. flower
planting, block party).
o Make personal contact with people.
o Talk to people at the block party.
6) What are some reasons that you came to the meeting tonight?
o Saw the flyer.
o Get bored doing nothing.
o Feel guilty if you don't go - you should be involved in your
community.
o Just curious. Came to see what was being said.
o Had some issues I wanted to bring up.
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NORTHWEST HENNEPIN COUNTY
NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF PERSONS WITH
PHYSICAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES
FOCUS GROUP RESEARCH
AUGUST, 1990
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
I 7601 Kentucky Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 5:.425
(612) 493-2802
Planner: Susan L. Rest
Project Research Coordinator: Christina Stomberg
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The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is the planning,
research, and coordinating agency, responsible for assessing
human services needs in the municipalities of northwest suburban
Hennepin County. The Council conducts surveys, organizes focus
groups and public meetings, and analyzes demographics data,
service utilization data and other information. This information
is then shared with a variety of audiences for planning the
development and effective delivery of human services.
The main principles of the Council are that (1) residents should
play a role in defining their own needs and in recommending
solutions, (2) suburban residents should have access to and
availability of human services within their communities, and (3)
municipalities share in the responsibilities of seeing that human
service needs of residents are met.
In August of 1990, the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council,
in its ongoing mission to gather information regarding human
service needs in the northwest area, conducted a series of focus
groups on developmental disabilities. The "Needs and Concerns of
Persons with Developmental Disabilities" research project
provided valuable input and insights from service providers and
family members of persons with developmental and/or physical
disabilities.
The participants volunteered their time to discuss at length the
current level of services and programs and possible suggestions
for improvements of the service delivery system, focusing on the
northwest Hennepin County area.i The discussion was recorded by
two non -participants, the Project Research Coordinator* and Human
Services Council Planner.
The following report condenses the discussion by ques ion and
highlights various issues through direct quotes from
participants. The information will be distributed for use by the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council to area mun cipalities,
human services agencies, Hennepin County departments, Department
of Human Services, and other decision making and fund ng
organizations.
ISee Appendix A for focus group questions.
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SERVICE PROVIDERS FOCUS GROUP
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council invited twelve
human services providers to participate in a focus group
discussion on developmental and physical disabilities. The
providers represented a wide array of services that are
currently in place for persons with disabilities. Day
placement personnel, transportation staff, directors of
residential homes and a private psychologist were among those
invited.
The focus group was held on August 8, 1990 at the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council. A volunteer moderator
familiar with the service delivery system for persons with
developmental disabilities facilitated the two hour
discussion.
Each participant briefly described the services provided
through their organization and who was their typical client..
The Project Coordinator distributed a sample set of questions
for review prior to the focus group. The following summarizes
the main points of the discussion that each question
generated.
IN YOUR OPINION, HOW MANY OF THOSE PERSONS THAT COULD BENEFIT
FROM YOUR SERVICES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SERVICES?
Many people that could benefit from long-term support are
not eligible for it because they exceed the recommended I.Q.
level that classifies an individual as developmentally
disabled. Many disabilities, such as Emotional behavioral
disorder (EBD), Learning disabilities (LD), and brain
injuries, have similar needs and would benefit from similar
services.
* There is not enough residential housing. Many individuals
are put on 5 year waiting lists for housing. Group homes may
be getting as much as 30 calls a week for placement. The
funding rules and other regulations surrounding group homes
make it difficult to open new homes. Some young adults with
disabilities may not be receiving services because many
residential and supported employment programs are already
full.
* A program should be developed to teach parents of children
with disabilities and individuals with disabilities how to
access the social service system.
HOW MANY PEOPLE THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES ARE UNABLE TO
EASILY ACCESS THEM DUE TO THEIR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION?
One provider remarked, "We have great programs but eligible
individuals are unable to access them due to restrictions on
Metro Mobility's service area and limits on Medical
Assistance reimbursements". Metro Mobility does not service
the far north area of northwest Hennepin County. These
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potential consumers are not able to get transpoortation to
the services in the inner suburbs and in Minneapolis.
There has been an increase in the number of brain injured
individuals needing assistance with transportation. They
usually live semi-irdependently or in apartments, but are
unable to drive. For brain injured persons with behavioral
problems, supervision is usually required. Minimal public
transportation in the outer suburbs increases the need for
expansion of transportation programs.
There is a lack of day placement centers, supported
employment, and life enhancement services for the disabled in
the outer suburbs - "the current system appears to penalize
individuals that live in the more rural areas". It would
benefit the individuals if their futures were focued on
begining a career instead of finding a job.
WHO ARE THE MAJOR FUNDERS OF AREA PROGRAMS?
Medical Assistance, Oivision of Rehabilitation, State of
Minnesota, Hennepin County, municipalities, private insurance
companies, private foundations, and consumers and family
members.
FOR WHICH POPULATIONS ARE THERE GAPS IN SERVICES AND WHAT
TYPES OF SERVICES ARE UNDERDEVELOPED OR ABSENT?
The number of individuals that require services is greater
than the existing programs that provide services. The curren
system of reimbursement determines which individuals receive
services and which do not. The delivery system needs to be
redefined so that the needs of the individual will determine
the services rather than financial circumstances.
An increase in the number programs for residents in Brooklyn
Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, and Plymouth would
alleviate the pressure on programs in the inner suburbs to
provide services to the entire disabled population.
* There is a need for a --centralized agency-- that would
allow consumers, parents, service providers, and case
managers easy access to information on current services.
Without coordination, duplication of services occur in some
areas, while incorrect or no services are provided in other
areas.
Families are in need of additional respite care both in and
out of the home that provides the disabled individual with
opportunities for additional learning experiences and
provides the family with an opportunity for increased
wellness. As the state continues to encourage family members
to retain the primary care -giver role, the need for respite
care will continue to increase.
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Basic programs need to be increased. Programs that provide
housing, apartment training programs, foster care, supported
employment, -independent living skills programs and life
enhancement ''classes do' not reach all that could benefit -'from ,.
them.
An increasing population of persons of color with
disabilities requires the development of programs that are
culture specific.
* The salaries of direct -contact personnel need to be
increased to insure individuals with disabilities receive
consistent and quality care in their homes, work -places and
leisure programs. The trend of high turnover in the staffing
of service programs leads to instability in treatment as well
as, information and referral systems. There is a need for
additional foster care respite providers.
WHAT CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT POLICY, PROCEDURE OR LEGISLATION
ARE NEEDED?
* The service delivery system is over regulated. Operating
costs are too high, too much paper work creates less time for
the individual and regulations have reduced the flexibility
of innovative programming that may serve an individual more
appropriately.
Cooperative funding between the cities, Hennepin County, and
the State would ensure higher quality programs.
WHAT CAN THE NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL DO TO
POSITIVELY IMPACT THE SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEM IN THE
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN COUNTY AREA?
Possible suggestions included:
* Develop a program to educate consumers, family
members, and professionals how to access the service
delivery system.
* Continue to provide opportunities for service
providers, parents, and others to network about current
services.
* Coordinate legislative activity regarding disabilities
and encourage advocacy among service providers and
especially among consumers and family members.
* Continue to educate legislators and decision makers on
the needs of individuals with disabilities.
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In conclusion, the focus group discussion of area service
providers generated possible target areas on which to focus
during the upcoming years.
* The number of persons with physical and/or
developmental disabilities is increasing
* People of color and persons living in rural areas are
currently underserved
* Transportation is a problem throughout the northwest
Hennepin County area
* A centralized information resource is needed in the
northwest area
* Respite care services must be increased
* The delivery system is over -regulated and underpaid
* Basic programs such as housing and supported
employment need to be increased.
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PARENTS OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL
AND/OR_PHYSICAL.DISAB1L1T1ES.
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council invited -15
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parents of persons with developmental and/or physical -
disabilities to participate in a discussion of the current
level of services available and to comment on the futures of
their family members. The family members were contacted
through the Northwest Hennepin Parents' Advocacy Group,
sponsored by Hennepin County Association for Retarded
Citizens, and through affiliations with area group homes. The
parents varied on the type of disability of the family member
and on the age of the person with the disability.
The focus group was held on August 29, 1990 at the Human
Services Council. A skilled volunteer moderator sensitive to
the needs of families and individuals with developmental
disabilities facilitated the discussion.
The Project Coordinator distributed sample questions prior to
the meeting. The following are the general comments and
issues raised during the focus group, listed by question.
WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST WORRIES ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE?
This question tended to generate many other questions. "Will
our children be able to survive without us acting as
gatekeepers? Who will take on our responsibility when we are
gone? Will they be able to do as good a job as we do now?"
HOUSING
"Will there be quality housing?" Six out of seven of the
parents with adult children present still have the individual
living at home with them. Their children are not likely to
have the normal breaking away experiences, such as college or
living with friends, to help them make the transition from
living with their parents to living independently.
The members expressed concern over the limited number of
apartment training programs available to individuals with
physical disabilities. Apartment training teaches individuals
how to live more independently in their own apartments.
Skills such as financial planning, housekeeping, and
nutritional guidelines are stressed.
The members are concerned that new apartments might not be
publicizing their handicappped accessible units. in order to
qualify for assistance, the individuals have to live alone,
often in low income or subsidized units. This increases
isolation. Additional affordable housing programs should be
made available for the developmentally and/or physically
disabled and a living companion of their choice should not
jeopardize their qualifications for assistance. The roomate
could provide assistance and companionship with self-help
skills, leisure and community activities.
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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
The participants were concerned about the long waiting lists
for placement in sheltered workshops, community based
programs, and competitive employment.`
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
* Isolation is a big fear for the participants. Societal
attitudes, decreased funding to community programs, and the
lack of a continuum of services. affect a person's quality of
life.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF CURRENT SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR
CHILDREN IN THE NORTHWEST HENNEPIN AREA?
* "I feel like I have to be in a crisis to get services for
my child", was a sentiment expressed by many of the
participants. There is a hole in coordination that stems from
the system's overemphasis on crisis and not prevention or
even maintenance of services.
FOR WHICH TYPES OF DISABILITIES DO YOU SEE GAPS IN SERVICES?
There is a lack of services to individuals with Learning
Disabilities and persons who have Emotional/Behavioral
disorders. If they got into the system faster, they could
benefit from early intervention which would perhaps decrease.
the need for further remedial education or other
interventions.
WHAT TYPES OF SERVICES ARE UNDERDEVELOPED OR ABSENT?
Services for children in the transitional age - specificall
around the end of high school, need to be expanded. Plannin
must begin earlier than one year before the transition will
occur. Independent living skills must have some continuity in
order to be effective.
* Respite care needs to be expanded to avert crises in
stable families. Family support is necessary to keep families
healthy and functional.
WHAT SERVICES WOULD BEST HELP YOU AS A PARENTS TO GET THE
INFORMATION YOU NEED OR PROVIDE YOU WITH THE SUPPORT YOU NEED
IN MAKING SURE YOUR CHILDREN RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY
REQUIRE?
Comprehensive publications with information about all
possible services in their area are needed. Advocates with an
understanding of the system are also needed to work with
parents and family members to access the services for which
they are eligible. Solid coordination of services is
essential for the success of the disabled client. A
centralized agency that would work with the private sector,.
school districts and state, county and local governments th t
would result in good cooperative progams is greatly needed.
* Public education is an important avenue for networking
with other services and assisting in getting the information
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HOW MIGHT THE COMMUNITY BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN PROVIDING
SERVICES FOR PARENTS?
"It is hard to keep,families together when they have to
schedule different times to attend the same activity ... to
insure that there is an adequate care giver at all times for
the child."
Community churches can become more involved with respite care
programs. The Church of the Open Door offers a program where
parents may attend services while members of the church care
for their children.
* The Parks and Recreation programs could also offer more
programs which provide supervision by trained city staff
rather than requiring the parent or other family member to
attend. The availability of one-on-one assistance to high -
needs children would increase their chances of successful
integration.
IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT STANDS IN THE WAY OF YOUR CHILQREN
BECOMING INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY?
Some individuals are isolated and cannot become effectively
integrated into the community because of lack of reliable
transportation. Metro Mobility does not serve the far north
area of Corcoran, Dayton, Rogers, Hassan Township and
Hanover.
The community must continue to be educated about disabilities
and how persons with disabilities can be productive members
of the community. Additional opportunities for disabled
volunteers are needed.
WHAT CAN WE AS A CONCERNED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION DO TO
POSITIVELY IMPACT THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH
PHYSICAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN NORTHWEST
HENNEPIN COUNTY?
Possible suggestions included:
* Promote the expansion of social programs located in
the northwest area.
* Increased funding to Metro Mobility to extend service
to far north communities and to expand their pick-ups
for after hours social programs.
* Expand adaptive athletics programs for persons with
disabilities.
* Broaden the latchkey programs to include children with
disabilities.
* Increase the role of municipal Park and Recreation
programs' involvement with special needs children.
* Promote supported employment opportunities in the
northwest area.
* Develop a clearinghouse or a centralized agency set up
to inform parents of options and assist in accessing
those options.
* Development of programs that establish one-to-one
interactions between persons with disabilities and
persons without disabilities.
Other comments indicated that family members felt left out of
the political process that sets up programs for their
children. One participant said, "i wish politicians and
lawmakers would ask parents for input before they set up new
programs, especially before they cut existing ones...".
In conclusion, the family members of persons with
disabilities are very concerned about the quality of life for
their children, especially as their children grow older.
Services designed to promote independent living are essential
to the quality of life of these individuals and their
families. Without adequate programming and some assistance,
these individuals may not survive in the community.
Families with children with disabilities need support in
order to continue to maintain and improve the quality of life
of their children. Parents must be assured that inclusion in
all areas will continue for all people with disabilities.
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CONCLUSION
As stated in the mission of the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council, it is essential to involve all participants
when planning human services. The information contained in
this series of focus groups on disabilities provides valuable
insights into the mirage of challenges facing providers of
services and families of persons with disabilities.
As the number of persons with disabilities increase, the
programs and services must also increase. However, the
quality of programming and the level of programming can be
assisted by directing attention to the people who use the
service.
The main problem areas, as identified by participants of both
focus groups, can be delineates as follows:
* Expansion of service area and availability of
transportation programs
* Expansion of community supports for families,
especially respite care
* Expansion of transitional services to better foster
independent living
* Development of an information clearinghouse and
assistance in accessing services
* Attention to the increase in people of color with
disabilities and people in rural areas.
The Council hopes that decision makers and planners of
services for persons with developmental and/or physical
disabilities will use this information when discussing
possible programs or services.
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COLUMNS
Sheltering
the seniors
THERE'S STILL ROOM
FOR DEVELOPMENT
by Tom Melchior
Market-rate senior housing, like
so many other types of real
estate development, experienced tremendous
growth during the 1980s. Where are we to-
day? With only 157 units completed since
1989, what has happened to this market?
Senior housing wasn't a very well-defined
product before 1983. Subsidized projects had
been around for years but were available on-
ly to low-income seniors and more often than
not, offered few, if any, services. Market -rate
senior buildings, hereafter referred to simp-
ly as senior housing, provided independent
seniors with alternative housing somewhere
between general -occupancy apartments and
board -and -care or nursing homes. Pent-up
demand for this type of housing from a rapid-
ly growing population of people in their 70s
and 80s combined with ample funds for
financing and strong overall economic
growth fueled senior housing development
beginning in the early 1980s.
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As with development of office and retail
space, the initial success of senior housing led
to mushrooming development in the Twin
Cities in the mid- to late -1980s. From 1983 to
1989.7,5W units of market -rate senior hous-
ing was constructed in the seven -county Twin
Cities metropolitan area, less about 500 units
that were converted to general occupancy, for
a net increase of nearly 7,000 units. This con-
struction more than quadrupled the supply,
from 1.908 units in 1983 to nearly 8,900 units
by the end of 1989. A number of these pro-
jects, including several financed with govern-
ment assistance, were ill-conceived. The
result was very poor lease -up, which gave the
impression of low demand. This, along with
reluctance to finance real estate in general,
resulted in a contraction in development even
though opportunities remained.
Some definitions are in order to better
understand the types of senior housing we are
talking about. First, market -rate senior hous-
ing is any project that does not provide direct
financial assistance to tenants to assist with
housing costs (as opposed to subsidized or
public housing) or require income limitations
on residents in order to be eligible. It also
restricts tenancy to persons of a certain age
(e.g.. 55 or older) and, as a function of that
restriction, based on the Fair Housing Act,
provides some support services or features
specifically for seniors. (The Fair Housing
Act has many specific regulations, which I
will not attempt to outline in this article). In
addition, residents must be able to live in-
dependently even if they need some suppor-
tive services such as transportation to shop-
ping. help with housekeeping, etc.
Senior housing changed during the 1980s
with the diversification of product types ap-
pealing to sub -segments of the huge 55 -plus
market. Initially, congregate housing was the
norm, with rental units offering a wide range
of services (usually included in the rent) such
as one or more meals each day, planned ac-
tivities, transportation to shopping and doc-
tors appointments, housekeeping services.
etc. Because of the service -intensive nature of
these projects and the fact that most, if not all
services were mandatory, the appeal was
limited to an older (75 -plus), more frail
population, usually single women. These
buildings also tended to be more expensive,
often requiring large up -front fees, thus pass-
ing over the huge middle-class senior market.
As more projects were developed, services
became optional, entry fees were dropped at
most projects, and the appeal was broadened
to include a larger proportion of seniors: both
the younger, independent senior, as well as
those who could not afford the higher -priced,
service -intensive projects. Projects with very
few services and less common space were
developed appealing to younger seniors. Per-
sons in their 60s were a major market for
these "adult" projects, which resembled
general occupancy apartment buildings. At
the same time, at the other end of the spec-
trum, smaller projects appealing to older,
frail seniors entered the market as a step bet-
ween congregate projects and nursing homes.
Known as "assisted living;' these projects are
need -driven and are aimed at seniors who
cannot live totally independently.
Maxfield Research Group Inc. tracks 80
senior projects that have a total of nearly 9,000
units in the metropolitan area. Our survey of
projects dVjng the first quarter of 1991 show-
ed a vacancy rate of 7.9 percent, compared to
a vacancy rate of 12 percent one year ago. We
classify the projects into four categories by
the level of services they offer and thus the
type of senior they attract: from very in-
dependent, younger seniors to older, frail
persons. What we term level I or "adult"
buildings are those that offer very few ser-
vices or amenities for seniors. Level II
buildings are those that offer services on an
optional basis. These "independent con-
gregate" projects attract seniors at least 70
years old, while the adult projects often draw
seniors in their 60s, some of whom still work
full time. The "frail congregate;' or level III
projects, offer a full range of support services
with many of the services, including at least
one meal per day, included in the rent. Hav-
ing this type of project located adjacent to or
even attached to a nursing home further
defines it as a frail senior building. The most
service intensive types of projects, level IV,
are assisted -living developments. These pro-
jects include all or nearly all services in the
monthly rent, including at least two (and
often three) meals per day. Personal
assistance for bathing, dressing or chores is
also available at assisted -living projects, with
most including a certain amount of personal -
care time in the rent.
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allow for the addition of a dining room and
other activity spaces should also be
considered.
Assisted -living units should continue to be
in demand throughout the 1990s as the
number of very old persons (80 years plus)
continues to increase dramatically. Assisted -
living projects offer a desirable alternative to
nursing homes, both because of lower cost
(generally $1,000 to $1,800 per month com-
pared to $2,500 to $3,000 per month or more
for nursing homes), and because of the
greater residential feel of the housing. For
many persons, an assisted -living facility may
be the only other housing they live in after
they move from their single-family homes.
We see little demand for additional con-
gregate units, either level II or level Ill, in the
short term. Certain areas. however, could
support a small- to medium-sized project (60
to 80 units) within two years. The northern
suburbs, particularly the Fridley/Coon
Rapids area, is the most logical place for a
new project. After 1995, however, demand
should once again pick up in several areas of
the Twin Cities. The large group of "empty
nesters" that fueled demand for con-
dominium units in the 1980s will be aging and
desiring to move to senior housing. Also, the
excess supply of level 11 and III units will be
completely absorbed by 1993 or 1994, depen-
ding on the level of turnover of units at these
projects. Measuring the stabilized turnover
rate will be critical in estimating demand for
new units in the mid-1990s and beyond.
j Tom Melchior is director of
research for Maxfield Research
_ Grorcp hic. and specializes in the
senior housing market. Maxfield
Research Group is a full-service
real estate market research firm
based in Minneapolis
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STAR TRIBUNE JULY 9, 1991
Red tape, zoning dash dream
of owning home, report says
From News Services percent to the price of a new house. It velopmept (HUD). It called for fed -
said zoning laws that require large eral pressure on state and local gov-
Washington, D.C. lots and architectural conformity also emments to tear down the regulatory
Red tape and restrictive zoning have are used to keep moderate -priced barriers that have shored up housing
put the American dream of a house houses and multifamily dwellings prices.
in the suburbs out of reach for mil- from being built in many suburbs.
lions of families, a presidential panel "In theory a way of separating `in -
reported Monday. compatible' land uses to protect
Not only are the working poor eco-
nomically excluded, but many subur-
ban communities "end up as homo-
geneous enclaves where households
such as schoolteachers, firefighters,
young families and the elderly on
fixed incomes are all regulated out,"
said the report by the federal Adviso-
ry Commission on Regulatory Barri-
ers to Affordable Housing.
The toughest barrier to affordable
housing, the report said, is the
"NIMBY" sentiment.
"Residents who say 'Not -In -My -
Back -Yard' may be expressing oppo-
sition to specific types of housing, to
changes in the character of the com-
munity, to certain levels of growth, to
any and all development, or to eco-
nomic, racial or ethnic heterogene-
ity," it said. "In any case, the inten-
tion is to exclude, resist change or
inhibit growth."
The report blamed excessive local
regulations for adding as much as 35
health and safety, zoning has become
a device for screening new develop-
ment to ensure that it does not de-
press community property values,"
the report warned.
Likewise, in inner-city neighbor-
hoods, "excessive and unnecessary
government regulation" has pushed
housing costs "often higher than they
should and could be," it said. Urban
building codes are geared to new con-
struction rather than rehabilitation of
existing buildings and thwart efforts
to revitalize inner-city residential ar-
eas, the report said. Reinvestment in
the inner city also has been hindered
"by restrictive and racially discrimi-
natory lending practices," it said.
In many instances, bureaucratic and
financial obstacles are deliberately set
up to prevent the construction of
housing for the poor and lower mid-
dle class, the 22 -member commission
concluded. The commission present-
ed its report to President Bush and
Jack F. Kemp, secretary of the De-
partment of Housing and Urbari De -
It offered 31 recommendations for
cutting red tape and housing costs.
They ranged from setting an example
by removing or relaxing federal hous-
ing regulations to easing the require-
ment that requires contractors to pay
prevailing local wages to workers
building federal housing projects.
The commission urged Congress to
amend the National Affordable
Housing Act of 1990 to authorize
HUD to link federal housing funds to
how fast and thoroughly states and
localities remove their regulatory
barriers. The commission also rec-
ommended easing protections of wet-
lands and endangered species to fa-
cilitate development of affordable
housing.
Dan Mandelker, a professor of land
use at Washington University in St.
Louis, said the report is more of a
political attack on the system than a
practical guide to reforming it. While
containing some very good recom-
mendations, he said, it doesn't ad-
dress the big-ticket items that drive
up the cost of housing: materials,
labor and financing.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
July 9, 1991
MRS CARL JOHNSON, 10717 - 10TH AVENUE NORTH, 545-5486
PROBLEM: Mrs. Johnson wanted to know where to pick up an M1 -PR
form to file for her property tax refund.
SOLUTION: The call was forwarded to Senior Appraiser Nancy Bye.
Nancy called her the morning of July 9 and informed
her that she could pick up a property tax refund form
at the post office, a library, and that she likely
would have one in her Minnesota Income Tax Form
Booklet. She also gave Ms. Johnson a phone number to
reach the State Department of Revenue to request the
form.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
July 9, 1991
ILDA LOGAVERO, 557-9315,_14930 - 31ST AVENUE NORTH
PROBLEM: The caller is concerned that the lack of sidewalks,
"children at play" signs, and speed limit signs are
creating safety hazard. She is particularly concerned
that as Plymouth grows and traffic and the speed of
traffic increases, that the lack of sidewalks and
warning signs regarding children in the area will
cause potential problems.
SOLUTION: She would like somebody from the city to respond to
her on this issue.
C114 S& 12,91
CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
July 10, 1991
Puelzvoiellm
PROBLEM: Caller complained about an article in the Plymouth
News on animal control. She stated that the article
should not have advised people to report animal
complaints by calling 9-1-1. Instead, she felt the
number should be reserved for life threatening
situations and was concerned that people would be
calling to report dog feces, etc. She requested that
a retraction be printed in the next Plymouth News.
SOLUTION: Communications Coordinator checked with Police Chief
Dick Carlquist. He stated that residents are advised
to call 9-1-1 whenever they wish a response by a
police department representative -- in this case a
CSO. He noted that 9-1-1 is not reserved only for
life threatening situations. Because the article was
factually correct (despite the fact that the caller
may have disagreed with the wording), no retraction
will be printed unless the Police Department
experiences a flood of 9-1-1 calls regarding minor
animal complaints which do not require immediate CSO
response. However, in future issues, the
Communications Coordinator will specify that residents
should call 9-1-1 to report stray dogs and call
550-5170 to report ongoing problems that do not
require immediate attention.
ClM JUL 12-'91
CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
July 5, 1991
ANONYMOUS
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PROBLEM: Caller said that there was a heavy smell of chlorine
at 2335 Nathan Lane. He asked that this be checked
out.
SOLUTION: Communications Coordinator transferred the message via
voice mail to Bob Fasching. Bob informed me that a
member of the Water Department went to the house and
tested the water for the resident. He said that the
results were within normal levels, and he will send a
memo detailing that.
CIM JUL 12 °91
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 8, 1991
TO: Helen LaFave, Adm. Communication Coordinate
FROM: Bob Fasching, Water & Sewer Supervisor
SUBJECT: CHLORINE OR AMMONIA COMPLAINT
In response to a complaint we went to 235 Nathan Lane, apartment
4121 to $ee Peter Hiniken. He had complained about too much chlorine in the
water. He stated that his wife had smelled chlorine when she filled a bath
tub. They are also new in the area. On Friday, July 5, at 11 am, the plant
operator could not smell chlorine in a glass of water at this residence. He
tested the water and found the free chlorine to be two tenths of one part per
million. The Minnesota Health Department standard is two tenths to five
tenths of one part per million. Mr. Hiniken was satisfied after reviewing the
facts on the problem. Our chlorine content is just right at this time because
we are within the guidelines set by our Department of Health.
CIM JUL 12'91
July 8, 1991
Thomas M. or Jo Ann P. Becker
10310 27th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Becker:
I am returning your check in the amount of $10 and your
application for a permit to continue to allow a basketball
structure in the right-of-way at 10310 27th Avenue North. A
permit was previously held by James Galovan for this location;
however, the City's policy provides that the structure is allowed
only as long as the property owner as of March 6, 1989, (Mr.
Galovan) owns the property.
In 1989 the Plymouth City Council became aware that several
residents had constructed basketball structures within the public
right-of-way, generaa-ly at t=_a-edgc-of -street paving. The
location and orientation of these basketball structures
necessitated the use of the street for playing basketball. This
practice interfered or potentially interfered with the movement
of traffic and placed individuals using the street right-of-way
for playing basketball at risk.
In order to reduce the potential risk to pedestrians and
motorists and reduce the City's liability with respect to the use
of such structures, the City Council adopted a policy (attached)
relating to the placement of basketball structures on March 6,
1989.
The policy provides that no construction or placement of
basketball structures within the public right-of-way shall be
permitted after March 6, 1989. Those property owners with a
basketball structure as of March 6, had two options: 1) Remove
the structure from the right-of-way on or before June 1, 1989; or
2) Apply for a one-year permit in order that the structure may be
maintained so long as the existing property owner owns the
property.
James Galovan, the owner of your property on March 6, 1989,
applied for and received a permit. However, under the City's
policy, that permit could only be renewed as long as the same
property owner owned the property.
CSM JUL 12'91
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Becker
July 8, 1991
Page 2
The Council's intent in adopting the policy was to gradually
phase out all basketball structures in the right-of-way. There
were 46 hoops identified as of March 6, 1989; today there are
only 14 issued permits remaining in the City.
The policy states that "In those cases where a basketball
structure is located in the right-of-way which is not in
conformance with this policy, the City Clerk shall notify the
property owner in writing to remove the basketball structure
within 14 calendar days of said notice. If the structure is not
removed within the 14 calendar day period, the City shall remove
the structure at its expense.
This letter, as required by the policy, is your 14 day notice
that your basketball structure must be removed by July 24, 1991.
You will receive no further notice of this action.
Please call me at 550-5014 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
cc: Tom Vetsch, Street Supervisor
Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
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3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
July 5, 1991
Mr. James G. Willis
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
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On behalf of the Plymouth Civic League and the 8,000+ people who attended the
19th Annual Music in Plymouth concert Tuesday evening I want to thank you for
your generous contribution that helped make this exciting event possible.
The crowd enjoyed all the musical groups that performed, especially the
Minnesota Orchestra which received two standing ovations. The weather was
perfect, the mosquitoes nonexistent and the fireworks the best ever. It was
truly a memorable evening.
Our Board begins planning next week for the 20th anniversary concert next
year. We are committed to making that concert the very best ever.
This year the Minnesota Orchestra is playing only two outdoor concerts in
addition to Music in Plymouth. It is because of the generosity of people like
you that the Civic League has been able to present the Minnesota Orchestra for
19 years. We are grateful for your donation this year, and trust we can count
on you again in 1992 for what will be the most gala concert ever.
Again, our sincere thanks.
Sincerely,
"114214�
Wes Clemens
Finance Chair
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GROCERS
MINNESOTA
A S S O C I A T I O N, I N C.
July 5, 1991
Mr. Jim Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth _
3400 Plymouth Boulevard ---
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jim:
Recently a number of Minnesota communities have introduced and
heard ordinances pertaining to self-service displays of tobacco products by
retail stores.
We are the state trade association that represents retail grocery and
convenience stores including those in your community. While we have a
fundamental problem with any changes adversely affecting grocers in-store
merchandising procedures, we are interested in working with local
governments to address community concerns.
I respectfully request that your office notify us of council intentions in a
timely manner should such an ordinance of this type be considered by your
city council. Furthermore, we are more than willing to discuss this issue with
you or other representatives of your community to share our perspective.
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July 11, 1991
Ms. Marlys Jacobs
6367 Lawndale Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Dear Marlys:
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Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding the frustration in
seeking to comply with the City's zoning code. I can understand
your concerns.
The changes which were recently adopted by the City Council were
developed as a result of recommendations made to the Planning
Commission by a committee, made largely up of local business
persons, who were seeking to deal with a wide range of issues
including transient -type sale activities.
The new ordinance provides that businesses such as Markham's
Sporting Goods, may have a permit for up to 60 days per year for
temporary retail sales. We previously had been informed by the
Markham's that their allocation had been fully committed. I am
informed by Ms. Wicklacz that this may not be the case. I
further understand that Jim Markham and you have jointly
submitted applications for the use of the 60 days allowed 'for
temporary retail sales. Hopefully, this will resolve the matter
to your satisfaction as well as that of Jim Markham.
I regret the inconvenience this may have created for you, but
hope that you recognize that as the City continues to grow, the
Council is asked to try to deal with a number of complex issues
such as that of dealing with periodic retail sales.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any further
questions or comments about this issue.
Yours truly,
James G. Willis
City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 10, 1991
TO: Blair Tremere, Community Development Director
FROM: Myra Wicklacz, Development Services Technician Ai
SUBJECT: MARLYS JACOBS
On July 9, 1991 I received two applications; one was from Marlys Jacobs for a
Transient Produce Merchant License in which she completed the,application and
has paid the $33.00 fee; the other application I received is from Jim Markham
to allow temporary sales on his property which was accompanied by the complete
application and a check from Marlys Jacobs for $130.00. The applications were
for selling corn at Markham Sporting Goods.
Previously the City had approved two Transient Merchants on the site at
Markhams Sporting Goods, which totaled the 60 days allowable for Temporary
Retail Sales. Jim Markham in his application indicated that these two
previous transient merchants had never done any retail sales on his property.
Therefore, he asked if he would be entitled to the 60 days for himself to sell
Christmas trees and for Marlys Jacobs to sell her produce. Jim Markham did
certify in writing the other transients had not conducted any business on his
site, and therefore I allowed him those days which had been allotted to the
other merchants.
With this application, he will again use up the 60 days allowed by the
Ordinance.
(pl/mw/bt.jacobs)
GIM JUL 12'91
TO: Suburban Rate Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Robert Lindall
Holmes & Grave artered
DATE: July 8, 1991
RE: Phosphorus Removal Studies of MWCC's Metro Plant
You will recall that the NPDES permit issued to the
Metropolitan Wastewa ter Treatment Plant on August 17, 1990
requires MWCC to conduct a two-phase phosphorus study. Phase I
requires evaluation of various alternatives for meeting a 0.4
mg/l and a 1.0 mg/l total phosphorus discharge limit, including
development of a recommended plant -scale pilot testing program
for the most cost -effective alternative for each effluent
phosphorus level. phase II requires implementation, completion,
and evaluation of the plant -scale pilot testing program. Phase I
must be completed by June 1, 1991, while Phase II is to be
completed by May 1, 1993. This is a condensed form of the
summary of the MWCC's consultant report which is intended to
fulfill the Phase I requirement. The consultant is James
M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. (JMM) . The
consultant's recommendations are as follows:
Recommendation No. 1. MWCC should not select a phosphorus
removal alternative for either the 0.4 mg/l or 1.0 mg/l
total phosphorus limit until the plant -scale pilot testing
program is completed and MPCA has established the final
effluent phosphorus limit for the Metro Plant.
Implementation of phosphorus removal at the Metro Plant
could cost between $85,000,000 and $370,000,000 initially
and could increase operations and maintenance costs by
$8,600,000 to $36,000,000 annually in 1991 dollars. The
plant -scale pilot testing program will refine the probable
total project costs and verify overall process performance.
Establishing an effluent phosphorus limit by MPCA will allow
MWCC to clearly evaluate the economic, non -economic, and
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CHARTERED
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470 Pillsbury Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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(612) 337.9300
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JOHN G. HOES(CHI.ER
TO: Suburban Rate Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Robert Lindall
Holmes & Grave artered
DATE: July 8, 1991
RE: Phosphorus Removal Studies of MWCC's Metro Plant
You will recall that the NPDES permit issued to the
Metropolitan Wastewa ter Treatment Plant on August 17, 1990
requires MWCC to conduct a two-phase phosphorus study. Phase I
requires evaluation of various alternatives for meeting a 0.4
mg/l and a 1.0 mg/l total phosphorus discharge limit, including
development of a recommended plant -scale pilot testing program
for the most cost -effective alternative for each effluent
phosphorus level. phase II requires implementation, completion,
and evaluation of the plant -scale pilot testing program. Phase I
must be completed by June 1, 1991, while Phase II is to be
completed by May 1, 1993. This is a condensed form of the
summary of the MWCC's consultant report which is intended to
fulfill the Phase I requirement. The consultant is James
M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. (JMM) . The
consultant's recommendations are as follows:
Recommendation No. 1. MWCC should not select a phosphorus
removal alternative for either the 0.4 mg/l or 1.0 mg/l
total phosphorus limit until the plant -scale pilot testing
program is completed and MPCA has established the final
effluent phosphorus limit for the Metro Plant.
Implementation of phosphorus removal at the Metro Plant
could cost between $85,000,000 and $370,000,000 initially
and could increase operations and maintenance costs by
$8,600,000 to $36,000,000 annually in 1991 dollars. The
plant -scale pilot testing program will refine the probable
total project costs and verify overall process performance.
Establishing an effluent phosphorus limit by MPCA will allow
MWCC to clearly evaluate the economic, non -economic, and
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July 8, 1991
Page 2
environmental factors related to the least costly
alternatives and select the most cost-effective alternative
for the specific circumstances.
Recommendation No. 2. . MWCC should initiate immediately a
plant -scale pilot testing program, as required in the NPDES
permit, for enhanced biological phosphorus removal and
chemical precipitation of phosphorus in the primary
clarifiers. These two processes were determined to be the
least -cost alternatives for satisfying the total phosphorus
limit of 1.0 mg/l and with the addition of effluent
filtration, were also the least -cost alternatives for
satisfying the total phosphorus limit of 0.4 mg/1. The
plant -scale pilot testing program will refine the design
criteria, verity process performance, and identify long-term
operational problems associated with each process. This
information will assist MWCC to better differentiate the
merits and costs of each alternative.
Recommendation No. 3. To comply with the requirements of
t e current Metro Plant NPDES permit, MWCC should
immediately adopt the Implementation Plan schedule proposed
by the consultant (described below) and authorize initiation
of the plant -scale pilot testing program in June, 1991.
EXISTING AND FUTURE CONDITIONS
Currently, extreme storm events result in flows exceeding 600
mgd; it is expected however, that the sewer separation project
scheduled for completion in 1995 should reduce the extreme peaks
resulting from storm events. It is anticipated that the Metro
Plant service area population, influent flow, and pollutant
loadings will increase beyond 1990 values by 6 percent for 2000
and by 10 percent for 2010. The ongoing sewer separation project
will alter the influent wastewater characteristics and reduce the
influent flow to the Metro Plant during extreme storm events.
SUMMARY
MWCC is required by the NPDES permit to evaluate various
alternatives for phosphorus removal at the Metro Plant to satisfy
an effluent total phosphorus limit of either 0.4 mg/l or 1.0
mg/1. In addition, MWCC is required to conduct a plant -scale
pilot testing program for phosphorus removal at the Metro Plant.
The analysis presented in the report indicates that enhanced
biological phosphorus removal or chemical precipitation of
phosphorus in the primary clarifiers are the least cost
alternatives for meeting the 1.0 mg/l total phosphorus effluent
limit. With the addition of effluent filtration, these two
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alternatives were also determined to be the best alternatives for
meeting the 0.4 mg/l total phosphorus effluent limit. A plant -
scale pilot testing program designed to refine the design
criteria and overall performance of these alternatives will
better differentiate the costs and the merits of each process.
As required by the Metro Plant NPDES permit, a plant -scale pilot
testing program consisting of two phases has been developed to
refine the design criteria and verify the performance of the
enhanced biological and chemical precipitation phosphorus removal
processes. The plant -scale pilot testing program is designed to
be completed by May 1, 1993, as required by the NPDES permit.
In order to meet the May 31, 1993 deadline, an aggressive
Implementation Plan schedule requiring immediate fast-track
design and construction of the plant -scale pilot testing program
facilities and meeting all of the NPDES permit requirements has
been developed. MWCC should authorize design of the pilot plant
facilities during June, 1991 to ensure compliance with the
Implementation Plan milestones.
Final selection of the best alternative for phosphorus removal at
the Metro Plant cannot be accomplished until the plant -scale
testing program is complete and the final effluent phosphorus
discharge limit has been set, in accordance with water quality
criteria, by the MPCA.
According to Gordon Voss, MWCC Administrator, the average
homeowner now pays about $125 a year in sewer charges resulting
from MWCC operations and those could increase by $18 to $36 per
year, if MWCC is required to construct phosphorus removal
facilities capable of meeting the 1.0 mg/l or the 0.4 mg/l
proposed standard, respectively.
At this time there are also river studies underway which are
intended to evaluate whether river water quality necessitates
phosphorous removal, and, if so, to what extent.
Those wishing further information may obtain a copy of the
Consultant's Executive Summary from me (at 337-9300) or the MWCC
(at 222-8423, Gordon Voss).
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Plymouth, MN 55447
(612) 473-4969
July 11, 1991
Mayor Kim M. Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor Bergman:
I was shocked to learn in the Plymouth Sailor of July 10, 1991,
that the Plymouth City Council was considering whether or not the
site of 494 and County Rd. 6 would be an appropriate site for a
garbage station. It seems obvious to me that that site would be
an extremely poor choice as a location for a garbage station
since it is a busy, highly used area. Many people and traffic
use that area.
I can't imagine how anyone could even consider that site for use
as a garbage station. My family and I go by that site very
frequently, and I would certainly be disheartened if a smelly
garbage station would ruin that area. We just put in a great new
access to 494 there. Now why ruin the area by placing a stinky
garbage station there?
Also, I would like to mention that recently my family and I biked
2 blocks from the Luce Line Trail to the corner of 494 and County
Road 6. Please consider that this site is near the head of the
Luce Line Trail and our wonderful recreation facility at Gleason
Lake.
In addition, the area is close to a very nice business section in
Plymouth. Jim Willis, City Manager, told me that the businesses
in the area are opposed to using the site for a garbage station.
I can't say I blame them. I think it would be better if we
support business development in Plymouth rather than discourage
business development by placing a smelly garbage site by our
businesses.
Also, the paper reports that many of our Plymouth residents
vehemently oppose a garbage station so near to their fine
residences. That also appears to be a good reason to defeat this
measure promptly.
I would appreciate it very much if you would please write me
about your views on the location of this garbage site.
Thank you for your service to the residents of Plymouth.
Very truly yours,
Ms. Marge A. Knourek
HARLEY HOPKINS FAMILY CENTER
125 S. MONROE AVENUE
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"Learning for Life"
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Early Childhood July 10, 1991
Family Education
933-9205
Early Childhood
Special Education Dear Mayor Bergman,
933-9343
Kaleidoscope Imagine, for a minute, that you are three years old again. You arein a pil i — Wheelie ind
Preschool eve door there's something fun and challenging for you to do. The artwor%�n-1be walls
933-9205 is hung at your eye level. The windows are low enough for you to see through. Drinking
fountains are even made just for someone your size. Whenever you sit down your feet
touch the floor - even in the bathroom.
Sound like a child's dream? It is. It's also a reality...
The Hopkins School District has become the first district in the state of Minnesota to
construct a building solely for the purposes of family education and early childhood
education. On behalf of the Hopkins School District, we would like to invite you to the
new Harley Hopkins Family Center's "A Celebration of Families" on Sunday, October 6th,
from 1 to 4 p.m.
We are inviting dignitaries from around the state to participate in this event. There will be a
ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by food, entertainment, tours of the center and fun for
all.
The Hopkins School District is committed to young children and building partnerships with
families. Programs located in this building include: Early Childhood Special Education,
Early Childhood Family Education, Kaleidoscope Preschool, and Early Childhood
Screening.
We recognize that you have many demands on your time, but hope you will be able to set
aside time to attend this unique event. Your presence will be very meaningful to our entire
community, but particularily to those children and families that will be celebrating this
special building and using these programs.
You will receive more information in several weeks. In the meantime, if you have any
questions, please contact:
Kathy Zanner, Coordinator
Harley Hopkins Family Center
(612)933-9205
Sincerely,
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Fran Hesch
Event Co -Chair
936-0205
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Event Co -Chair
933-2218
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Hopkins School District 270
Hopkins, Minnesota
The new Harley Hopkins Family Center demonstrates a tradition of
commitment to children and families.
The original Harley Hopkins School, named for one of the first settlers in the Hopkins
area, was built in 1926 and became part of the Hopkins School District in 1952. When a
period of declining enrollment in suburban areas prompted a need to close schools, Harley
Hopkins was discontinued as an elementary school in 1981 and was converted to Harley
Hopkins Family Center, a community center serving as a central location for the Hopkins
School District's programs for very young children and their families.
Early childhood programs grew and flourished throughout the 1980's, as research
continued to show that the early years of children's lives are crucial in the development of
their capacity to learn. Programs like those at Harley Hopkins, which are designed to
enhance children's learning and include parents in the process, received increased
attention and funding. In addition, State mandates for school districts to provide services
for preschoolers with handicapping conditions continued to expand.
Recognizing the importance of these programs, as well as the need for significant repairs
and remodeling to ensure that the facility would effectively accommodate the needs of
young children for years to come, the Hopkins School District decided in 1990 to demolish
the old Harley Hopkins and work with a developer to replace it with a new center. The
new Harley Hopkins, reopening in the fall of 1991 on the same site, is specially designed
for children under age six, with everything from preschooler -sized bathrooms to
observation windows for parents to view their child in a classroom setting. The Hopkins
School District is the first in the state to design and build a new facility specifically for
these programs.
The Hopkins School District houses four early childhood programs at
Harley Hopkins Family Center.
Early Childhood Special Education serves children birth through age six with identified
handicapping conditions. The program served over 90 children in 1990-91 in center -based
programs or individual speech therapy sessions, and conducted about 80 developmental
assessments to help families determine the need for these services. Once a child is found
to be in need of services, an educational plan is developed for the child by parents and
staff. Ongoing group and individual support services also are available to parents.
Early Childhood Family Education provides a variety of resources for families with
children birth to pre -kindergarten age. Classes for parents and children focus on the
family, with emphasis on parent education. They are offered according to the child's age,
as well as for special populations such as single parents, fathers, and working parents.
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A total of 650 children and 660 parents participated in Early Childhood Family Education
programs during 1990-91. The Lending Closet (TLC), a resource library with toys,
equipment, books, and videotapes is available for family use. Added for 1991-92 is a
family literacy component through cooperation with WHEEL (West Hennepin Education
for Effective Literacy).
Kaleidoscope Preschool is a guided discovery learning experience for children three to
five years of age. Children learn through play as well as experiences designed to promote
their social and emotional growth. Integration experiences for children with special needs
are also offered in many of the classes. Kaleidoscope served 108 preschoolers in 1990-91.
Early Childhood Screening provides a comprehensive health and developmental check
for children between the ages of 31 /2 and 41 /2. The simple check of vision, hearing,
height, weight, and developmental testing is free to Hopkins School District families.
Over 300 children were screened last year.
Other Programs not sponsored by the Hopkins School District but which rent space at
Harley Hopkins to provide services for young children are Hopkins Early Learning
Center, a private non-profit child care center, and Intermediate District 287, a consortium
of 13 Hennepin County school districts providing programs for preschool children with
low -incidence handicaps. The presence of these two programs in the building offers
additional opportunities to integrate children with and without handicaps.
For more information about Harley Hopkins Family Center or any of the programs listed above, please call
933-9205. For general information about Hopkins School District 270, please call 933-9107. District 270
serves Hopkins, most of Minnetonka, and portions of Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Plymouth, and
St. Louis Park.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: July 12, 1991
TO: Mayor & City Council '
FROM: James G. Willis, City Manager}
SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE
City Attorney Jim Thomson called shortly after 3:00 p.m. today to
inform me that he just left court following a hearing before the
Judge regarding the complaint on the part of Stahl Construction
Company seeking a temporary restraining order on the project.
Judge Robert Schiefelbein heard Stahl's complaint today and
agreed to issue the temporary restraining order until next
Thursday afternoon. Jim Thomson indicated that we were prepared
to agree not to undertake any additional work on the project
until next Thursday, however, the attorney for Adolphson Peterson
Inc., successful bidders on the project, refused to do so. This,
in effect, required Stahl to post a bond with the court in the
event the temporary restraining order is lifted andthe
contractor and/or City prove damages as a result of the delELY.
This project attracted three very good bids, all within about
$15,000. Stahl Construction Company was the third low bidder.
They included in their bid, as noted in Fred's memo to the
Council recommending the award of bid, a deduct option for soil
correction work in the amount of $110,000. The other two bidders
did not include such an item in their bid as it was not specified
in the bidding documents. The contract award which was made by
the Council on July 1, was based upon the approved plans and
specifications, and in our view, provided a even playing field
for the bidders. We believe the award of bid to Adolphson and
Peterson was appropriate and will be upheld after the judge has
had an opportunity of reviewing the documents between now and
next Thursday as he has requested.