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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
May 30, 1991
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JUNE:
June 3 6:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION -
To discuss a proposed
settlement agreement on the
lawsuit between the City
and League of Plymouth
Voters. This session will
be closed to the public.
Council Conference Rm.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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June 17 6:30 P.M. PLYMOUTH FORUM
City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
2. LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- June 11- 14, Mayo Civic Center,
Rochester. Information from the League on the conference
is attached. (M-2)
3. WEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES -- Wednesday, June 5. The
annual meeting of the West Hennepin Human Services
Planning Board will be held at French Regional Park. A
copy of the meeting notice is attached. Please contact
Laurie if you plan to attend. (M-3)
4. MEETING CALENDARS -- City Council calendars for June and
and City Center calendars for June and July are attached.
(M-4)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL IPSO
May 30, 1991
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. CHARTER COMMISSION -- A May 23 letter to the City
Attorney from Judge Roberta Levy states her intent to
appoint members to the Plymouth Charter Commission. The
Judge has appointed a committee of District Court judges
to advise her in the selection of the members. All City
applications received for appointment to the Charter
Commission were forwarded to the District Court today.
(I-1)
2. PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE -- Attached are four
applications which have been received in response to our
advertisements. The attached map shows where each
applicant lives within the City. Each of the applicants
lives in an area served by private streets. Only
Cimmaron East streets meet the criteria established by
the Special Assessment Committee for possible city
maintenance assistance.
If the City Council desires to increase the number of
applicants, the Council could indicate which unsuccessful
Board and Commission candidates the staff should contact.
In the alternative, we could readvertise and/or send
letters to Homeowner Associations.
In either event, it would be helpful for the Council to
indicate the number of persons which should serve on the
task force. We expect to provide a draft charge for the
task force to the Council at the June 17 meeting. (I-2)
3. CITY ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO JUNK VEHICLES -- The City
Council directed that the Public Safety Department review
the City's present ordinance regarding junk cars in
residential areas, and propose a more stringent ordinance
if appropriate. Attached is a memorandum from Steve
Correll which outlines the department's experience with
the existing Plymouth City Code on junk vehicles.
Mr. Correll concludes that the existing ordinance has
proven itself enforceable in the past. No revisions are
recommended in the existing City Code requirements, based
upon Mr. Correll's memo. (I-3)
4. SEWER BACKUP REPORTS OF CLAIMS -- Attached is a
memorandum from Risk Management Coordinator Bob Pemberton
which identifies 10 claims received as a result of a
power failure at Sewer Lift Station 12 located at 12001 -
54th Avenue North. The NSP power failure occurred during
severe weather the evening of May 28. According to Bob,
no other claims have been received as a result of the
near record rainfalls we have received during the month
of May. (I-4)
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5. PROPOSED REROUTING OF ROUTE 93C -- At the May 21 PACT
meeting, the committee considered a proposal to reroute
Route 93C using Pilgrim, rather than Lancaster Lane.
While this revision may inconvenience a few existing
passengers, it has the advantage of expanding the service
area and providing for a safer route. PACT members
recommended to implement the route revision effective
September 30, 1991. A report from Steve Mahowald, MTC,
on the rerouting is attached. (I-5)
6. TRANSIT RIDERSHIP -- March and April ridership statistics
for Plymouth Metrolink are attached. (I-6)
7. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, May 31, development
signs will be placed at the following locations:
1. Southeast corner of Old Rockford Road and Larch Lane.
(89103) Baton Corporation is requesting a RPUD
Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit
Amendment for the remaining 29 acre undeveloped area
of the Mission Hill RPUD. The Preliminary Plan/Plat
proposes a redistribution of units within the
boundaries of the PUD, but no increase in the PUD
overall dwelling unit count.
2. South of 32nd Avenue North on the east side of
Medicine Lake Blvd. (91020) The Association of Free
Lutheran Congregation is requesting a Conditional Use
Permit to amend the original CUP and Master Plan,
Site Plan for a new administration building and a
variance request to allow for more than one building
on a lot.
3. 12325 Highway 55. (91032) Quantum Development Inc.
is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a day care
facility and school, a Site Plan for parking lot
expansion, and a variance for a parking lot drive and
setback.
4. Northeast corner of Hiahwav 55 and Revere Lane.
(91038) Ryan Construction Company is requesting a
Land Use Guide Plan Amendment on a 1.17 acre site
from CL (Limited Business) to CS (Service Business)
and rezoning from B-1 (Office Limited Business
District) to B-2 (Shopping Center Business District).
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5. Southwest corner of 17th Avenue North and HiahwaX
169. (91024) R.L. Johnson Investment Company Inc.
is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a
Counseling Clinic located within an existing 8,000
square foot structure.
The above requests will be heard by the Planning
Commission at their June 12 meeting.
8. COUNTY ROAD 6 PROJECT -- A memorandum from the City
Engineer is attached on a May 24 meeting with Hennepin
County and C.S. McCrossan to discuss construction of the
Vicksburg Lane/County Road 6 intersection. (I-8)
9. MINUTES•
a. Housing and Redevelopment Authority, May 8, 1991.
(I-9)
10. CITY ATTORNEY MONTHLY SUMMARY -- The April client summary
is attached. (I-10)
11. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE -- Documentation on calls received
on the Customer Service Line is attached. (I-11)
12. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES:
a. Letter of appreciation from Ruth Platzke to Police
Officers John Larson, Dale Duerksen and Tom Dahl. (I -
12a)
b. Letter of appreciation from West Hennepin Human
Services Planning Board, to City hall staff for
assistance and cooperation with the Energy Assistance
Program. (I -12b)
13. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter to Ann Schaetzel, 16005 14th Avenue North, from
Dick Carlquist, regarding a request for a radar
assignment on 14th Avenue North between Zanzibar Lane
and Vicksburg Lane. (I -13a)
b. Letter to Steve Erickson, Erickson's New Market, from
Chuck Dillerud, concerning the Plymouth Cub Foods
outside storage of shopping carts. (I -13b)
c. Letter to Norbert Herby, 3430 E. Medicine lake
Boulevard, from Hennepin County Commissioner Judy
Makowske, in response to questions raised by Mr. Herby
regarding Union City Mission facility. (I -13c)
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d. Letter to Donna Roehl, City of Medina, and Mark
Bernhardson, City of Orono, from Frank Boyles,
concerning surface water regulations for Gleason Lake.
(I -13d)
e. Letter from Gordon Voss, Chief Administrator,
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, concerning a
series of public information meetings on its Phase II
systemwide evaluation of infiltration and inflow in
the Metropolitan Disposal System. (I -13e)
f. Letter from Marion Bauer and Pearl Donaghue, to City
Officials, concerning the closing of the West beach at
Medicine Lake. (I -13f)
James G. Willis
City Manager
COMING TOGETHER
BUILDING ON COMMON GROUND
PROGRAM' Break
SCHEDULE 10:15-10:30 a.m.
All conference events are in the Mayo Concurrent Sessions 1
Civic Center unless otherwise indicated.
Tuesday,
June 11, 1991
LMC Board of Directors
Meeting
1:00 P.M.
LMC Conference Planning
Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Special Kick -Off Event
7:30 p.m.
South to the Border—Down
Rochester Way
Enjoy southern hospitality and a block-
buster show featuring comedienne
Susan Vass at the Mayo Civic
Auditorium.
Wednesday,
June 12, 1991
Welcome/Opening Session
9:00-10:15 a.m.
"Building on Common Ground"
Helen Thomas, White House Bureau
Chief, United Press International (UPI)
(choose one)
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Especially for policymakers
Communicating with the Public
• Risks and rewards
• Matching objectives to specific
audiences
• Dealing with complaints and
concerns
• Building public support through
information activities/mediums (i.e.
newsletters, cable TV)
• Training staff to communicate
effectively
Especially for staff
Employee Development
• What is employee development?
• Types of programs
• Benefits/disadvantages
• How to develop a program for
your city
• Case studies
Tackling tough times
Financial Realities in the '908
This is the fust of three related sessions
'eahng with fiscal issues.
• The financial environment—what's
happening?
• Impact on municipalities
• State/local government perspectives
• How cities can respond
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Keeping current
Legal and Illegal Gambling in
Minnesota
• Update on current activities and
dollars
• Preview of trends and expected
changes
• Taking control of legal gambling
through better licensing and coopera-
tion with the state
• Illegal gambling: Problems, prog-
ress, and challenges (i.e. common
activities, related crimes, enforcing
laws)
Special focus
Problems of Growing Cities
• What happens to cities that grow
fast?
• Common areas of concern (i.e.
wastewater treatment, police and fire
protection, infrastructure)
• Importance of leadership and
planning
• Case histories of a small, a medium,
and a large city
Exhibitors' Luncheon
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
General session
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Dealing with Differences: The
Challenge of Cultural Diversity
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Concurrent Sessions 11
(choose one)
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Especially for policymakers
Public Speaking for Policymakers
Preparing for public meetings
Presenting your position effectively
and tactfully
• Handling presentations to the
community
* Listening: The most important tool
Especially for staff
Working with Culturally Diverse
Groups
(skill session)
* Better understanding and apprecia-
tion of cultural differences in the work
place
• Characteristics of various cultures
0 How cultural biases affect decision
making
0 How socialization process shapes
attitudes, values, perception, and
behavior
• Effectively working in and/or man-
aging a culturally diverse work force
Tackling tough times
Enhancing Revenues for Your city
0 analyzing current budget regarding
mix of revenue sources and best use of
funds/reserves
Developing a proactive approach
Various strategies available to cities
Keeping current
Drug Programs—Success Stories/
Funded Models
® Update on the drug problem in our
cities
0 Need to combine prevention and
enforcement
• Funding sources
0 Success stories—model programs
Special focus
Problems of Shrinking Cities
0 Overview: Causes, characteristics,
and challenges of shrinking cities
Implications and issues
Strategies to respond—what cities
can do (i.e. education, policies,
programs)
Concurrent Sessions 111
(choose one)
3:45-5:00 p.m.
Especially for policymakers
An Update on Council Meetings:
Open Meeting/Data Practices
0 Update on recent legislative changes
and their impact on cities
0 How to comply
0 How to deal with the conflict
between the two laws in areas such as
personnel and economic development
Especially for staff
Cultural Diversity—Model Programs
0 Successful programs in other
communities
Purposes and benefits of such
programs
• How to set one up in your
community
• City's role
Tackling tough times
Minimizing City Expenditures
0 Developing budget guidelines and
expenditure priorities
9 Discovering opportunities to
enhance productivity
Specific ways to stretch dollars
Financing strategies to minimize
costs
Keeping current
Building Better Buildings
R Overview of the issues
• Planning for quality: Role of the
council and staff
O Making the building code meet your
community's needs
0 Building officials: What they can
and cannot do
Special focus
Cooperative Approaches Among
Cities
Does your city have a story to tell
about a successful collaborative effort?
If so, this session provides a forum for
you to share what you've done with
other cities that could benefit from your
experiences. The session will begin with
brief case studies; then a facilitator will
open it up to the audience to gather
examples of successful efforts. In order
for this forum to succeed, participants
must come ready to discuss what they
have done in the area of collaboration,
why, who was involved, what resources
they needed, results, pitfalls to avoid.
Note: A brief one-page summary would
be helpful.
City Night
6:00 p.m.
Feast on southern fried chicken and
Texas barbequed ribs.
Thursday,
June 13, 1991
Small Cities Leadership
Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Importance of Leadership in a Time
of Change
Concurrent Sessions IV
(choose one)
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Especially for policymakers
Working with Staff (Council -
Manager Cities)
Role of elected official and staff
Developing a specific understanding
of how and when communication
should occur
• Developing a team approach
9 Working from a shared vision,
shared agenda, and shared expectations
Especially for staff
Comp Worth
• Review of local government pay
equity act (purpose and requirements)
0 Summary of 1991 legislative
changes
• Case study of Lakeville's employee
position classification systems (in effect
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COMING TOGETHER
BUILDING ON COMMON GROUND
Tackling tough times
Speaking to the Legislature with One
Voice
This session will focus on efforts of the
Summit Group.
• Purpose
0 Who participated
0 Outcome
0 Future plans
Keeping current
Economic Development for Large
Cities
0 Public/private partnerships—what
tools are left? (Tax increment financing
to equity participation to venture
captial)
0 Targets/issues for the '90s (labor
shortage to business retention)
0 Encouraging the entrepreneur
Special focus
Economic Development for Small
Cities
This session will provide specific infor-
Parade of Flags
mation on what's available today to
help small cities.
0 Minnesota extension services com-
munity development programs (i.e.
tourism center, project future, retention
and expansion follow-up)
0 Department of Trade and Economic
Development's star city program and
business retention and expansion
program
* Tax increment financing
Community reinvestment fund
Concurrent Sessions V
(choose one)
10:45-12:15 p.m.
Especially for policymakers
Working with Staff (Cities Without
Manager/Administrator)
0 Role of elected official and staff
0 Developing specific understanding
of how and when communication
should occur
0 Developing a team approach
• Working from a shared vision,
shared agenda, and shared expectations
Are you interested in providing your city's flag to display at the League's
1991 Annual Conference? There will be a Parade of Flags the opening
day and we'd like your city flag to be included.
Flags should be mailed to Sue Norris, Mayor's Office, 2241st Aienue
S.W., Rochester, MN 55902. All flags will be returned to cities.
If you have any questions regarding the Parade of Flags, please call
Darlyne Lang at the League office.■
Especially for staff
Employee Recognition
• Why develop a recognition
program?
0 Types of programs cities use
0 Components of successful programs
e Deciding what's best for your city
0 Getting started
Tackling tough times
Timely Topic (to be determined)
Keeping current
Waste Processing Alternatives:
Recycling, Composting, Yard Waste
A SCORE update
0 Developing markets
• Funding recycling (if state eliminates
money) and creating incentives
* Enforcement
Special focus
Challenges for Small Cities
0 Overview of key trends affecting
small cities (i.e. population declines,
limits on raising and spending money,
consolidation of schools, quality of
living)
0 Facing the health care issue
Mayors' Association/Mini-
Conference Luncheon
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Brave New World of Public Policy
Richard D. Lamm, Professor and
Director, Center for Public Policy and
Contemporary Issues, University of
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Concurrent Sessions VI
(choose one)
2:15-3:30 p.m.
Especially for policymakers
Sister City Programs
What is a sister city?
Why have one?
0 Getting started
0 Fund raising
0 Benefits of having a sister city
Especially for staff
Hiring Contract Professionals for
Your City
0 How to write a good request for
proposal (RFP)
* Selection process
• Preparing a contract
Tackling tough times
Balancing Office, Home, Work
0 Establishing priorities
0 Managing time at home and office
Common problems and how to deal
with them
* Note: Presentation will be by a
panel composed of adults and children
from single -parent and two-parent
families.
Keeping current
Current Issues LMCIT
0 What's new and what's in the works
at the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust
S Current risk management issues
Special focus
Grants for Small Cities
• Obtaining a grant is not as hard as
you think
0 Where's the money? Overview of
what's available (i.e. state and federal
programs, foundations)
• Close look at three specific programs
0 Taking the first step—how to begin
League Annual Meeting
3:45 p.m.
LMC Reception and
Banquet
6:30 p.m.
Friday, )A -61.
Julie 14, 1991
Finale General Session
9:30 - 12:00 noon
Building Productive Relationships:
Personal and Professional
Dr. Andrea Molberg, Professional
speaker/trainer/lecturer
FAMILY AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, June 11
Golf Outing
1:00 P.M.
Golf outing at Soldier's Field Golf
course. Complimentary tickets for golf,
tennis, swimming and recreation center
will be available at the Rochester City
Desk (in the registration area) through-
out the conference.
Wednesday, June 12
Eye Opener on the Kahler
Mezzanine
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Start your day with Rochester's
friendly hospitality. Continental break-
fast served, compliments of your city
hosts.
Historic Homes Tours
9:30 a.m.
Travel by motorcoach to the beautiful
country home of Dr. Charles Mayo,
then to the city residence of Dr. Henry
Plummer, inventor and doctor of medi-
cine. See the beautiful Plummer Gar-
dens overlooking the city. Then on to
Rochester's beautiful Golf and Country
Club for a rgemorable luncheon and
direct from the David Letterman show
"The Hat Lady." You won't want to
miss a look at the collection and hear
the history behind Alvina Sellar's 5,000
hats representing 56 countries, includ-
ing hats from Lady Di and Marlene
Dietrich. A fascinating collection shared
by a woman brimming with life.
Advance registration $15. Pick up tick-
ets at city desk when you arrive.
Thursday, June 13
Eye-opener on the Kahler Mezzanine
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Compliments of Rochester.
Luncheon
12:00 noon
Find out what's in your fashion forecast
for the future. Enjoy a delightful lunch-
eon in the ballroom of the Radisson
Hotel followed by a fashion show from
Centerplace Galleria. Win one of the
outstanding door prizes. Don't miss
this opportunity to mix and mingle, see
the latest fashions, and enjoy a relaxing
lunch. Advance registration $12.
1:30 p.m. Shop `til you drop at Center -
place Galleria downtown Centerplace.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
Thursday, June 13
Rec Center
10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Mini bus will depart from the West
entrance of the Kahler Hotel for the
Rec Center. Kids can enjoy gym activi-
ties, ice skating, and swimming. Then
on to Shakey's Pizza for lunch and
entertainment. Back to the Rec Center
for more fun (bring your swimsuit) and
return to the Kahler by 3 p.m. Cost. $3.
Complimentary passes to city golf
courses, tennis courts, rec center, and
pools will be available at the Host City
desk throughout the conference.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
ROBERTA K. LEVY
CHIEF JUDGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487
16121 348-5407
May 23, 1991
James J. Thomson, Esq.
Holmes & Graven
470 Pillsbury Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Re: City of Plymouth Charter Commission
Dear Mr. Thomson:
This letter serves as notification that I intend to
appoint the fifteen (15) members to the reactivated
Plymouth Charter Commission.
I understand that you have advertised for the positions
and have received applications that you will forward to me.
Please send me the advertisement also.
I have appointed a committee of District Court judges
who reside in the Plymouth vicinity to advise me in the
selection of the Commissioners. We will meet and I will
make the appointments as soon as possible.
Since,tAly,
RobArta K.
Ch' f Judge
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cc: Mayor and City Council
James Willis, City Manager
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CINI PAY 30'91
The Honorable Roberta K. Levy
Chief Judge, Fourth Judicial District
C-1353 Hennepin County Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear Judge Levy:
Enclosed are materials to assist you in appointing members to the
reactivated Plymouth Charter Commission.
Each member of the current Charter Commission, which last met
during the early 1970's, was contacted to inquire as to whether
they are interested in continuing service on the reactivated
Commission. Al Clausnitzer and Alexius Sjoberg responded that
they are interested in continuing to serve as members. However,
we learned that Al Clausnitzer passed away late last week.
The attached memo from the City Clerk dated April 10, 1991,
outlines the efforts taken by the City to solicit applications
from interested residents. The Plymouth Sailor and the Weekly
News each ran the news release provided. These newspapers cover
the entire Plymouth area. The April issue of the Plymouth News,
a city newsletter that is distributed to each household in the
City, also contained this information.
The 36 applications received by the City from interested
residents are attached.
Please contact me if there is further information I can provide
with regard to the Plymouth Charter Commission.
Sincerely,
James G. Willis
ICit;y Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Application received by City on:
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
TO PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE
Name: Deb Frenzel Home Phone:
Home Address: 2775 Upland Lane
Lived in Plymouth Since: 1977
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559-4493
55447-1920
Zip Code
Property Owned in Plymouth (other than residence): None
Present Employer: 1st Nat'l Bank of Wayzata Work Phone: 559-9336
in Plymouth
Position Title: VP Marketing/Branch Manager
Course Work Taken Beyond High School
Institution To/From Degree/Credits Area of Emphasis
Skidmore College 1971-1975 B.A.
Civic Experience
Government
List other civic experience you have had including name ofi
organization, dates of participation, name of city, position held
and accomplishments:
Plymouth Civic League 1991 Publicity Committee
Shenadoah Townhouse Assn. 1988 Board Member
Minnesota Precinct Caucus Co -Chair 1987, MN Independent Republican Party
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What do you believe you could contribute to the community if
appointed to a Private Street Task Force?
The experience of living in one of the oldest townhome developments in Plymouth,
and dealing with the problem of private street rom the developments perspective.
How do you believe you would benefit if appointed to a Private
Street Task Force?
would know that the problem had been thoroughly researched, the information
made available to all areas affected by the problem and that careful consideration
had been given to the compromise.
As a member of the Private Street Task Force, what issue(s) might
cause conflict between civic responsibility and
personal/professional interests?
None that I'm currently aware of.
Signed: a Date:
Please return completed application, and resume if you desire, by
Noon, Friday, i,ay 24, 1991, to:
City Clerk
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, IN 55447
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Application received by City on:
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
TO PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE x
Personal_ Information
Name • / Home Phone: S- 7,3
Home Address: 1p)ve-�r
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Lived in Plymouth Since: /�(� �
Property Owned in Plymouth (other than residence): wet
Occupation / /
Present Employer: Q f;,� LLQ /12,un r� jWork Phone:
Position Title:
EZriling i n y
Course Work Taken Beyond High School
Institutio To/From Degree/Credits Area of Emphasis
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organization, dates of participation, name of city, position held
and accomplishments:
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What do you believe you could contribute to the community if
appointed to a Private Street Task Force?
Hew ou would benefit if appointed to Private
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Street Task Force? 19 - -4- . _ n A
As a member of the Private Street Task Force, what issue(s) might
cause conflict between civic responsibility and
personal/professional interests?
Signed: Date:
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Please return completed application; and resume if you desire, by
Noon, Friday, May 24, 1991, to:
City Clerk
City of Plymouth ,
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
TO PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE
Personal Information
Name: F: .'• I P1 4 c , { "_ Home Phone:
Home Address: ly S7'9 1 ek
Lived in Plymouth Since:••
Property Owned in Plymouth (other than residence):
Occupation R fi k r n 4
Present Employer:
Position Title:
Institution
Work Phone:
A17G-2S73
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Zip Code
Course Work Taken Beyond High School
To/From Degree/Credits Area of Emphasis
3kti►„ass
List other civic experience you have had including name of
organization, dates of participation, name of city, position held
and accomplishments:
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appointed to a Private Street Task Force?
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Street Task Force?
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As a member of the Private Street Task Force, what issue(s) might
cause conflict between civic responsibility and
personal/professional interests? `
Signed: Date: YY14
Please reIturn completed application, and resume if you desire. by
Noon, Friday, May 24, 1991, to:
City Clerk
City of Plymouth ,
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Application received by City on:
CITY OF PLYMOUTH �� `� "^r• �'`��
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTIHNT
TO PRIVATE STREET TASK FORCE
Personal Information
Name: e r k.A o ev�� home Phone:
Home Address:
Zip Code '
Lived in Plymouth Since: ! �%0
Property Owned in Plymouth (other than residence): `ton F
Present Employer: 2-eL'> Work Phone:
Position Title: S`To.�e w� jer
Education
Course Work Taken Beyond High School
Institution To/From Degree/Credits Area of Emphasis
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List other civic experience you have had including name of,
organization, dates of participation, name of city, position held
and accomplishments:
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What do you believe you could contribute to the community if
appointed to a Private Street Task Force?
How do you believe you would benefit if appointed to a Private
Street Task Force?
As a member of the Private Street Task Force, what issue(s) might
cause conflict between civic responsibility and
personal/professional interests?
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Signed: ?�2zLk ,,;- Date:
Please return completed application, and resume if you desire, by
Noon, Friday, May 24, 1991, to:
City Clerk
City of Plymouth r
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 22, 1991
TO: Chief Richard J. Carlquist
FROM: Steven Correll - Police Services Supervisor
SUBJECT: ENFORCEMENT OF PLYMOUTH CITY CODES 1315.03 AND 1315.05
REGULATING "JUNK VEHICLES"
In 1990, there were 75 junk car complaints taken by the Plymouth
police Department. The vast majority of these were handled by
the Community Service Officers, and most of the cases were
initiated by these offices when a violation was observed.
The City defines a junk vehicle as "any vehicle which is not in
operable condition ... or which is not currently licensed for
operation within the City of Plymouth or the State of Minnesota."
Although some of the junk car cases involve an inoperable,
dismantled wreck on private property, many more involved operable
vehicles that have expired tabs on the license plate. These
cases are handled as junk cars when they are seen parked on
private property.
Junk car complaints are generally handled in the same way other
nuisances are handled at private residences. The property owner
is contacted, either in person or by certified mail. A list of
violations is given to the owner, along with the City's
expectations and a reinspection date is set. The officer
reinspects the property and looks for compliance. If the
nuisance remains, a tag may be issued or a new agreement may be
made between the officer and the property owner. This is usually
done when the owner has made an effort to comply with the City's
requirements.
If a tag is issued, the case does not end here. The officer will
set another reinspection date and outline what is expected of the
owner by this date. If the property owner does not comply, the
case is generally sent to the City Attorney for the issuance of a
formal complaint, which will require a court appearance by the
property owner.
The junk vehicle ordinance has proved itself enforceable in the
past. Usually two weeks is given to comply with the City's
request to abate. In nearly all cases the car is licensed or
removed by the reinspection date, with no legal action taken.
SC/sb CIM MAY 3 0'91
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 30, 1991
TO: Mark W. Rossow, Branch Superviror, GAB Business Services, Inc.
FROM: Robert J. Pemberton, Risk Management Coordinator
SUBJECT: Sewer Back-up report of claims
Date of Event: 05-28-91
In accordance with our previous conversation this is your first notice of the
captioned sewer back-up claims which occurred as a result of the severe weather
the evening of May 28, 1991.
At approximately 10:50 pm we lost a leg of our 277 volt three phase power at
Sewer Lift Station #12 which is located at 12001 -54th Avenue North, Plymouth,
Minnesota. This in turn shut down two 115 HP sewer lift motors which service
the area around Bass Lake.
NSP was notified immediately of the power loss and the Plymouth Police also
notified NSP of the problem. Electrical service was restored at 6:30 am the
morning of May 29, 1991.
We have had approximately 10 claims for basement damage reported to date and
these individuals are listed on the attached list. The most severe is one citizen
with 18" of water in his basement. Service Master estimated the initial clean-up
at $1100.00 with an additional cost of $5000 to $6000 for final clean-up.
I have spoken with most of the claimant's and advised of the following:
1. Notify your own insurance carrier
2. Commence your own clean-up but document your time, expense and darxage
3. We would turn the matter over to the LMCIT where the claims would be adjusted
on the basis of legal liability.
4. I didn't think that the City was responsible since the problem was with NSP
and not our lift station.
I told the people that GAB would be in contact with them as soon as possible so
I request that they be given a telephone call as soon as possible.
If your need any additional information, please advise. I will send the names of
any additional claimant's once they are identified.
cc: Kraus -Anderson Insurance "V,, MAY 3 0 '91
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH SEWER BACK-UP CLAIMANTS
May 28-,- 1991-
Thomas
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Thomas Denz
5425 Norwood Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
B: 938-1717
W: 559-0811
2. Mary Richards
5620 Evergreen Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
B: q31-0211
H: 557-7060
3. Marcia O'Brien
5630 Evergreen Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
H: 553-1201
4. Paul R Ridgeway
5700 Evergreen Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
B: 378-9551
H: 559-9591
5. Ann Treece
5710 Evergreen Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
H: 559-7671
6. William J Auger
11520 53rd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
H: 559-2545
7. Karen Polusny
11555 54th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55442
B: 720-7700
H: 559-2393
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6" of water in basement
1" of water in basement
1" of water in basement
Water in basement
Water in basement
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Water in basement
4" of water in basement
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8. Wayne Provart
5450 Balsam Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
B: 935-0033
H: 559-9219
9. William J Metzger
5460 Balsam Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
H: 557-0119
10. Frank J Boerboon
5470 Balsam Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
H: 553-1302
2of2
18" of water in basement
12" of water basement
3" of water in basement
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c►NI MAY 30'91
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
SEWER STOPPAGE REPORT
5630, 5620 Evergreen DATE: 5/29/91
ADDRESS: 5450 Balsam. 5460._547n Rn1sam &
CALL RECEIVED BY: Gil Konop AT: 10:50 PM (TIME)
CREW LOCATION WHEN NOTIFIED: Home
EQUIPMENT TAKEN TO SITE:
Pick up
TIME OF FIRST ARRIVAL AT SITE:
CAUSE OF STOPPAGE: Ns
11:15 P.M. (May 28, 1991)
TIME STOPPAGE RELIEVED: 6.30 A M NSP POWER RFSTORED
DESCRIBE DAMAGE (IF ANY): Five Homes with sewer 'hark -up
NOTE ANY STATEMENTS MADE BY CREW OR HOMEOWNER REGARDING DAMANGE OR POSSIBLE CLAIM:
None
CREW AND HOURS:
FREQUENCY OF CLEANING SEWER LINES IN THIS AREA:
ATTACH:
1. COPY OF LAST SEWER JETTING REPORT
2. SKETCH OF MANHOLES, LINES AND OTHER SYSTEMS COMPONENTS INVOLVED
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Frank Boyles, City of Plymouth
FROM: Steve Mahowald, MTC
DATE: May 22, 1991
SUBJECT: Proposed Rerouting of Route 93C Via Pilgrim
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As requested, I have reviewed the proposed rerouting of the 93C minicoaches via
Pilgrim (see attached map). In particular, I have looked at the rerouting as it
effects the following factors; passengers boardings, travel time, operational
movements, and service coverage.
Passenger Boardin2s
As you will recall, one of the primary concerns was the number of passengers
along Lancaster south of Four Seasons Mall who would be inconvenienced by the
rerouting of the 93C minicoaches to Pilgrim. At present, the 93C picks up/drops
off at three stops along Lancaster south of Four Seasons -36th, 37th Place, and
"The Place" apartments. However, the 93A buses, which travel the same section
of Lancaster, service only "The Place" apartments and 36th. They do not stop at
37th Place. Removing the 93C from this section of Lancaster would crefte, given
no changes in the 93A service, nearly a half mile gap in bus stops. One question
asked was how many present riders would be effected by this gap in stops? The
attached table shows the daily boarding along Lancaster for both the 93C and 93A
trips. At the stop which would be no longer have service, 37th Place, th&re was
only one boarding. However, please note that a few folks chose to use the 93C at
stops where they could have waited to board a 93A. For these passengers the
removal of the 93C to Pilgrim would probably be a minor inconvenience. Also,
please note that the check of boardings was done in May. The pattern of
boardings during the winter may differ.
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Frank Boyles
May 22, 1991
Page Two
Travel Time
There was no significant difference in travel time of the proposed routing over
the present. In the morning, the proposed routing was one (1) minute and .23
miles shorter. In the evening, he proposed routing was one (1) minute and .33
miles longer.
Operational Movements
The proposed routing offers significant operational improvements: turns and
movements through traffic. This is largely because of the three way stop signs at
the east intersection of Pilgrim and 36th Avenue and the lack of stop signs at
Lancaster and 36th Avenue. In addition, the proposed routing would eliminate a
"U turn" at Lancaster and Pilgrim.
Service Coverage
The proposed routing eliminates the existing duplication of service along
Lancaster while increasing geographical coverage.
Conclusion
The proposed routing offers the following advantages; increased service area
coverage, improved operational movements, no significant increase in time or
miles. It presents the disadvantage of annoying a small number of riders.
cc: Bruce Bakke, MTC; Kevin Barton, Morley Bus Company; Steve Jaeger,
MTC; Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
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LOADING ALONG LANCASTER SOUTH OF FOUR SEASONS 1
1 PASSENGER LOADING DATA FROM 5/22/91, WEATHER -DRY, TEMPERATURE -58°F
2ROUTE 93C TIMES ARE AT LANCASTER & 36TH, ROUTE 93A TIMES ARE AT FOUR SEASONS MALL
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TOTAL
93C 36th
1
1
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1
1
The Place
2
1
1
4
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1
3
1
1
6
6:15AM
6:35AM
7: 5AM
7:45AM
9 3 A The Place
4
2
5
5
16
36th
1
2
2
4
9
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5
4
7
9
25
GRAND
TOTAL
31
1 PASSENGER LOADING DATA FROM 5/22/91, WEATHER -DRY, TEMPERATURE -58°F
2ROUTE 93C TIMES ARE AT LANCASTER & 36TH, ROUTE 93A TIMES ARE AT FOUR SEASONS MALL
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DAILY AVERAGE
RIDERSHIP
YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE
PLYMOUTH METROLINK NORTHEAST
DAILY RIDERSHIP
APRIL 1991
04/01
- 04/05
1606
04/08-
04/12
1571
04/15
- 04/19
1600
04/22
- 04/26
1546
04/29
- 04/30
665
June
TOTAL:
6988
318
316
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH
NTH: 1990 1991
January
---
331
February
---
318
March
---
297
April
---
318
May
---
June
243
July
263
August
284
September
266
October
294
November
301
December
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278
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YEAR LONG
AVERAGE: 276 316
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PLYMOUTH METROLINK NORTHEAST
DAILY RIDERSHIP
ARCH 1991
WEEK OF:
03/01
--- 331
310
03/04-
03/08
1550
03/11
- 03/15
1493
03/18
- 03/22
1492
03/25
- 03/29
1421
284
TOTAL:
6244
DAILY AVERAGE
RIDERSHIP 297
YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE 315
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH
January
--- 331
February
--- 318
March
--- 297
April
---
May
---
June
243
July
263
August
284
September
266
October
294
November
301
December
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278
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YEAR LONG
AVERAGE: 276 315
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PLYMOUTH METROLINK SOUTHWEST
DAILY RIDERSHIP BY SERVICE TYPE
MARCH 1991 (revised)
COMMUTER REVERSE COMM(JTER TOTAL SYSTEM
WEER OF:
03/01
310
49
359
03/04
- 03/08
1650
282
1932
03/11
- 03/15
1705
288
1993
03/18
- 03/22
1589
289
1878
03/25
- 03/28
1468
290
1758
TOTAL:
6722
1198
7920
DAILY AVERAGE
RIDERSHIP 320
YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE 346
57
63
377
404
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METROLINK SOUTHWEST M-6
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH
FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1984-1991
COMMUTER/
REVERSE COMMUTER
MONTH: 1984
January
330
307
351
429
433
496
427
432
February
310
292
350
394
426
461
420
404
March
307
311
338
397
418
467
417
377
April
301
295
354
365
408
405
364
May
295
298
332
350
392
388
367
June
276
314
349
358
409
362
372
July
277
297
328
345
361
356
360
August
266
292
328
345
377
376
352
September
275
322
354
348
396
383
407
October
276
312
384
365
430
441
398
November
271
311
396
398
437
433
389
December
265
320
412
391
409
398
352
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YEAR LONG
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AVERAGE
287
306
356
374
408
414
373
404
* Effective April 1, 1990 Plymouth Metrolink providers changed from
Medicine Lake Lines to Metropolitan Transit Commission. The
passenger numbers for Medicine Lake Lines for the period 1984 - 1989
do not reflect transfers, while the 1990 Medicine Lake Lines figures
includes transfers. Metropolitan Transit Commission figures reflect
all fares whether cash or convenience.
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PLYMOUTH METROLINK SOUTHWEST
DAILY RIDERSHIP BY SERVICE TYPE
APRIL 1991
COMMUTE REVERSE COMMUTER TOTAL SYSTEM
WEEK OF:
04/01
- 04/05
1668
348
2016
04/08
- 04/12
1645
325
1970
04/15
- 04/19
1533
295
1828
04/22
- 04/26
1495
321
1816
04/29
- 04/30
-6-u
135
744
TOTAL:
6950
1424
8374
DAILY AVERAGE
RIDERSHIP 316 65 381
YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE 336
63
399
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METROLINK SOUTHWEST SAV
DAILY RIDERSHIP AVERAGES BY MONTH
FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1984-1991
COMMUTER/
REVERSE COMMUTER
MONTH:
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
January
330
307
351
429
433
496
427
432
February
310
292
350
394
426
461
420
404
March
307
.311
338
397
418
467
417
377
April
301
295
354
365
408
405
364
381
May
295
298
332
350
392
388
367
June
276
314
349
358
409
362
372
July
277
297
328
345
361
356
360
August
266
292
328
345
377
376
352
September
275
322
354
348
396
383
407
October
276
312
384
365
430
441
398
November
271
311
396
398
437
433
389
December
265
320
412
391
409
398
352
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YEAR LONG
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AVERAGE
287
306
356
374
408
414
373
399
* Effective April 1, 1990 Plymouth Metrolink providers changed from
Medicine Lake Lines to Metropolitan Transit Commission. The
passenger numbers for Medicine Lake Lines for the period 1984 - 1989
do not reflect transfers, while the 1990 Medicine Lake Lines figures
includes transfers. Metropolitan Transit Commission figures reflect
all fares whether cash or convenience.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 24, 1991
TO: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
FROM: Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 6
CITY PROJECT NO. 829
On Friday, May 24 I met with Dave Feltl and Don Hannon with Hennepin County and
Jerry Belair with C.S. McCrossan, the contractor for County Road 6, to discuss
construction of the Vicksburg Lane/County Road 6 intersection. The contractor had
previously requested that he be allowed to alternately close the north and south
legs of this intersection in order to do the necessary construction. At our
meeting we finally mutually agreed to the following:
The contractor will be allowed to close the north leg of this
intersection for a total of five working days and the weekends would not
be included as working days. Southbound traffic on Vicksburg Lane will
be detoured onto Highway 55 and advanced warning signs both on Highway 55
and north of Highway 55 will be placed. In addition, the signs will be
placed to forewarn motorists at least one week in advance prior to the
closure. The detour route would then be east to Fernbrook Lane, unless
the traffic signal at Niagara and County Road 6 is operational by the
time of the necessary detour. If this is the case, the detour route
would be east on Highway 55 to Niagara Lane and south on Niagara to
County Road 6. Eastbound and westbound traffic on County Road 6 will
continue unimpeded throughout this proposed detour. Signs and barricades
will also be placed at all intersecting residential streets along
Vicksburg Lane between County Road 6 and Highway 55. Local traffic will
still be allowed throughout this area, but the intent is to detour the
through traffic.
The contractor's request to close the south leg of the Vicksburg
Lane/County Road 6 Intersection was denied. It was felt that there is
adequate room to construct the south intersection improvements under
traffic and the lowering of this intersection is not nearly as great as
the area on the north side. In addition, alternate detour routes are not
good.
The contractor would be assessed damages of $250 per day if Vicksburg
Lane is not opened up after his five allowed working days. Therefore, if
the weather cooperates, the contractor would anticipate completing the
work on the north side of County Road 6 on Vicksburg Lane the week
following the 4th of July. This would, basically, be the last major
piece of construction on the County Road 6 project.
DLF:kh
cc: Helen LaFave
Dan Campbell
Dick Carlquist
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MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MAY 8, 1991
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was
called to order by Chairman Crain in the City Center Conference
Room on May 8, 1991, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Crain, Commissioners Ludovissie, Gutzman, and
Ricker
ABSENT: Commissioners Palmer
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Boyles, Community
Development Director Tremere, Housing Specialist
Dale, and City Clerk Rauenhorst
MINUTES
MOTION was made by Commissioner Ricker, seconded by Commissioner
Gutzman, to approve the February 28, 1991, minutes.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
MOTION was made by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner
Ludovissie, to table the nomination and election of officers to
the next meeting.
Motion carried, four ayes.
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING INTEREST SURVEY
Bill Thibault presented a summary of the Senior Citizen Housing
Interest Survey. Community Development Director Tremere stated
that a copy of the survey was provided to each Commissioner and
to each member of the City Council.
Mr. Thibault stated that 1,478 questionnaires were mailed with a
54 percent response at the time of tabulation. Since that time,
additional questionnaires have been returned for a 60 percent
response. He stated that the survey indicates an extremely
strong interest in development of senior housing. Over 16
percent of the people who responded stated they would move into
the housing within five years if the housing met their needs.
Sixty-eight percent of the respondents wanted a two bedroom unit;
twenty percent wanted a one bedroom unit. Amenities desired
included air conditioning, carpeting, washer/dryer, and
underground parking. Mr. Thibault stated that seniors want a
unit that closely resembles their current home amenities.
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He reviewed the survey responses relating to affordable rents.
Forty-three percent of the respondents indicated they have the
ability to pay over $500 per month. Fifty-six percent could pay
between $525 to $950. The survey showed a current 1.8 persons
per household, with 71 percent married. The majority of those
who indicated they could afford a rent of less than $500 per
month were single persons.
Mr. Thibault stated that several cross tabulations of the surveys
were conducted in order to determine the desires of those
respondents most likely to move into the units.
Commissioners asked Mr. Thibault for his recommendation on
whether a senior housing project should be pursued and, if so,
the type of project.
Mr. Thibault stated that because Plymouth has no current senior
housing projects, interest in such housing is strong at all
income levels. He stated that a building size of between 100 and
150 units would be reasonable and could easily be supported based
on the results of the survey. He stated that the survey
indicated an interest for 264 units.
In response to a question by Commissioner Ludovissie, Mr.
Thibault stated that Page 4 of his report indicates the age
distribution of survey respondents. Seventy-one percent of the
respondents are from age 62 to 74.
Commissioner Ludovissie asked how age related to the 1.8 persons
per household average. Does the number of persons per household
sharply decrease after a certain age?
Mr. Thibault stated there is not a sharp decrease. A high
proportion of the Plymouth respondents are married and will live
for many years. A gradual decrease will occur.
The Commissioners discussed the situation of a person moving into
a two-bedroom unit and not being able to afford it later if a
spouse dies.
Mr. Thibault stated that some of the respondents probably
considered this in their responses; however, some seniors prefer
a two-bedroom unit but could get by with a one -bedroom unit. He
stated there is a trend in other communities where seniors move
from two to one bedroom units after the death of a spouse.
Commissioner Ricker asked how changing demographics will affect
this project in the years ahead. Is there an increasing group of
people reaching age 65? Is this group leaving the area for the
southern U.S.?
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Chairman Crain stated there is currently a reverse migration
trend among seniors. After reaching a certain age, many are
moving back to their home after living in the south for several
years. Community Development Director Tremere stated there is
also a trend of parents moving to the community of their
children, rather than remaining in their own community.
Commissioner Gutzman stated that a Metropolitan Council Survey
indicates that the number of persons age 55 and over will
steadily increase between 1990 and 2010 -- there is not a
"bubble" for baby boomers.
Commissioner Gutzman noted that there is a difference in
affordability between single and married people. He suggested
that the Commission consider a housing mix of one and two bedroom
units with affordable one -bedroom rents to accommodate the needs
of some seniors and higher two bedroom rents to accommodate the
desires of seniors who can afford a higher rent.
The Commissioners discussed the number of units that the site
could contain. Community Development Director Tremere stated the
Thibault survey was community -wide and limited to Plymouth. Some
questions focus on the downtown Plymouth site, but other sites
could be considered in the future based on the survey results.
Mr. Thibault stated that the current demand is so strong the City
could not accommodate the total projected demand on the site
currently earmarked for senior housing. He stated that it
appears up to 200 units with considerable amenities, quality
construction, and a high percentage of two bedroom units are in
demand at this time.
Commissioner Gutzman stated that Dakota County has built a number
of senior projects and is continuing to build non -HUD funded
senior units. Housing Specialist Dale stated that Dakota County
is planning a total of 10 buildings over a ten year period.
Commissioner Ludovissie noted that amenities were very important
to the respondents. He questioned whether people would be
willing to pay for amenities such as congregate dining. He asked
if Mr. Thibault was recommending that congregate dining be
included in the initial project.
Mr. Thibault stated that he recommends congregate dining be
planned in the design but not constructed immediately. It can be
added if desired in the future. He considers some of the other
amenities, such as underground parking, a necessity.
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Chairman Crain stated that if congregate dining is not included,
there should be a congregate social and activities area for
residents of the building.
Commissioner Ricker stated that he would like to consider
allowing a portion of the building to also be used by Plymouth
seniors who do not live in the building.
Commissioner Gutzman stated that an open kitchen/meeting area
could be incorporated on the site, but he suggested that it
should not be jointly used with residents of the building. He
stated it could be on a separate floor or connected by a
breezeway, but residents of the building need to feel secure in
knowing that this is their home.
Commissioner Ludovissie stated that if seniors not residing on
the premises are allowed to use meeting rooms on the site,
affordability may improve. The cost could be somewhat spread to
the community through users of the facility not residing there.
Mr. Thibault stated the term "congregate dining" was specifically
not used in the survey because for many seniors this denotes
something mandatory.
Commissioner Gutzman stated that St. Paul has congregate dining
in 8 of its 16 high rises for seniors. He stated that 90 percent
of the people using congregate dining services in the high rises
do not reside in the buildings. Twenty-five percent of the
building residents use the service. He stated that congregate
dining should be accommodated in the plans whether or not it is
constructed immediately. Initially a small kitchen and large
meeting area may suffice because seniors need facilities for
their events.
Commissioner Ricker stated the congregate dining and community
use of the facility should be investigated further before plans
are prepared.
The Commissioners discussed the desirable mix of one and two
bedroom units. Commissioner Crain stated the 50/50 mix suggested
by the survey may make sense. Commissioner Ludovissie stated the
mix will be a function of the targeted rents.
Commissioner Gutzman stated the Commission needs to determine who
is to be served. The one -bedroom units will serve those most in
need who are unable to afford anything but a minimal rent.
Chairman Crain agreed, but stated that a two-bedroom unit mix is
needed for diversity and to offset the lower rents of the one -
bedroom units.
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Mr. Thibault reported on the current rents charged at a number of
other similar senior projects in the area.
Chairman Crain commended Mr. Thibault on an excellent survey and
analysis. Commissioners concurred and thanked Mr. Thibault for
his articulate summary. Mr. Thibault thanked staff for their
assistance.
Commissioner Gutzman stated that the demand proven in the survey,
indicates the City should move quickly forward with the project.
He suggested that a public hearing be held and the survey results
presented to the City Council.
Director Tremere stated that the City no longer has a formal
agreement with Hennepin County related to the site which was
purchased with CDBG funds. The City received notice from
Hennepin County in January, 1991, that it wants to close the CDBG
project. He has notified the County that this marketing survey
was in progress and the County agreed to an extension of June 1.
He stated that he will again contact the County, provide a copy
of the market survey, and indicate that the project is
progressing.
Commissioner Ludovissie stated it is important to move forward
with the project because Hennepin County could require that the
grant be repaid at any time.
The Commissioners discussed the recommendation of the Financial
Task Force that the City not purchase the site for the senior
housing project until this study was done. Commissioner Gutzman
stated that the market survey proves a great demand and suggested
that this information be shared with the Task Force.
Commissioner Ricker advised that, as a Councilmember, he was
going to meet with members of the Financial Task Force which has
completed its work and has submitted a report to the Council.
This meeting should occur before the Council is presented the
report.
Director Tremere explained the City would have to purchase the
site only if the decision is made to develop it without the
involvement of federal requirements that apply if CDBG funds
have been involved. The site could also be sold to a third party
or it could be developed under the federal requirements.
MOTION was made by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner
Gutzman, that the senior citizen housing market survey results
and summary be presented to the City Council on June 3, and
further that the HRA recommends that the Council proceed with the
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project by: 1) purchasing the site; 2) developing plans and
specifications for the project; and 3) directing the HRA to
conduct public hearings after the plans and a specific proposal
are prepared, probably in early fall.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
Director Tremere stated that Ehlers and Associates could be
invited to attend the next HRA meeting to discuss the rents and
mix of units for the project based on the survey results,
depending upon the City Council action.
MOTION was made by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner
Ricker, to direct the Community Development Director to send a
letter to Hennepin County outlining the HRA's discussion and
recommendation to the City Council requesting an extension of
time from the previously established date of June 1.
Motion carried, four ayes.
SCATTERED SITE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
Director Tremere stated drawings
North and 1530 Glacier Lane North
contacted and are in the process
secure a mortgage commitment. He
NAHRO MEMBERSHIP
Mal
were held for 3533 Pilgrim Lane
this month. Winners have been
of determining whether they can
described each of the homes.
Commissioner Gutzman suggested that the HRA consider joining the
Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Housing and
Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). The cost for this membership is
$90, and advantages include access to a full-time resource
person, a part-time lobbyist, and discounts at conference
training sessions.
Director Tremere stated there are adequate funds in the HRA
Subscriptions and Memberships budget line item for the membership
this year.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Gutzman, seconded by Commissioner
Ricker, for the HRA to join the Minnesota Chapter of NAHRO.
Motion carried, four ayes.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Director Tremere stated that a home improvement grant request was
recently approved by staff for Madelene Cox. This would normally
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have been sent to the HRA for approval since it was a second
grant request. However, because it was an emergency situation,
staff approved the request. The Commissioners concurred with the
staff decision.
Director Tremere stated that a letter was recently received from
Interfaith Outreach requesting $2,000 to use CDBG funds for
partial operating costs for a van. He stated that staff will
notify Interfaith Outreach that they are entitled to request a
public hearing for the HRA to consider allocation of CDBG funds.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
City Clerk
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HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Telephone 012/337-9300
CL IENT SUMMARY
City of Plymouth May 22, 1991
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
FED . I. D.
41-1225694
Matter
Services
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2:297.50
60.99
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14,t:00-75
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76.00
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Genera:. - Park and Recreation
76.00
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23.75
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$23,7-5
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General -- Public Works
778.75
8.88
$78f.63
37
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66.50
1.18
$67.68
Project 250
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383.00
65.00
$44E.0;0
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47-50
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CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone 012/337-9300
CL IENT SUMMARY
City of Plymouth May 22, 1991
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth: MN 55447
FED.
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Haqen Homes, Inc.
89
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123.50
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92
City v. 1 WBR Architects, Inc.
1,273.00
1,011.00
$2,38-1.00
94
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95,00-
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95
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768.75
8.88
$777.=-3
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97
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1!62.50
166.69
$631
19
96
Northwest Tr ucP Sewer Condemnation
617.
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103
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19.00
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CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE
May 28, 1991
ILL ROSE. 18530 - 29TH AVENUE NORTH, 475-3164
PROBLEM: Mr. Rose has lived in Plymouth for ten years and is a
coach in the Wayzata/Plymouth Football League. He
stated that he strongly objects to the user fees
imposed on non -Plymouth residents who use Plymouth
park facilities for tournaments. He said that it
makes it difficult for the Wayzata/Plymouth Football
League to schedule and be reciprocal with other
communities throughout the western suburbs.
SOLUTION: He requested that this decision be amended to
eliminate the user fees and he requested a response.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 29, 1991
TO: Eric Blank, Parks and Recreation Director
FROM: Helen LaFave�,NjCommunications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE CALL
Bill Rose, 18530 29th Ave. N., 475-3164, called the 24 -Hour
Customer Service Line. He called to state his strong objection
to the user fees charged nonresidents who use Plymouth park
facilities for tournaments. He notes that it makes it difficult
for the Wayzata/Plymouth Football League to schedule games and be
reciprocal with other communities throughout the western suburbs.
He requested that the decision be amended to eliminate the user
fees for nonresidents and he requested that someone from the City
respond to him
Please respond to Mr. Rose by June 7. You may want to tell Mr.
Rose that his comments have been forwarded to the City Council (I
will include a copy of this memo in the Information Memo).
Please forward a copy of your response to me so that I may
include it in the Customer Service Log.
Thanks.
HL:kec
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
S.F. 6/7/91
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May 28, 1991
PROBLEM: The household at 4315 Goldenrod Lane has long grass
and weeds in the backyard. The caller estimates weeds
in the backyard are one foot high.
SOLUTION: Require the homeowner to cut these weeds.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 29, 1999y//
1
TO: Glen Upton,iWeed Inspector
FROM: Helen LaFave, Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE CALL
I received a call on the 24 -Hour Customer Service Line on May 28
concerning long grass and weeds in the backyard of 4315 Goldenrod
Lane. Please investigate this matter and advise me of action
taken on this by Wednesday, June 5 so that I may note it in my
customer service line log.
Thanks.
HL:kec
cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
S.F. 6/5/91
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May 21, 1991
Plymouth City Hall Staff
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
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Dear City Hall Staff:
On behalf of West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board, we would like to
thank you for your assistance and cooperation in working with the Energy Assistance
Program.
By decentralizing our application process, which the use of your facility has
allowed, we were able to serve more households at a lower cost than we would have
otherwise been able to. In addition, by decentralizing this service throughout the
Suburban Hennepin area, we have been able to give some community identity to the
program and make the process more convenient for approximately 155 households that
applied at the Plymouth City Hall location. This has been especially important this year
since we experienced a 9% increase in households applying for assistance.
We will forward a copy of the Energy Assistance Program Annual report to show
you how the program has impacted your area. Please share it with the people in your
community. Again, thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Lisa Cohen Barbara Ritchie
Energy Assistance Volunteer Coordinator
Program Director
cc: City Manager
west hennepin human services planning board
4100 vernon avenue south, st. louts park, minnesota 55416
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CITY OF
May 29, 19 91 PUMOUTR
Ann Schaetzel
16005 14th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
SUBJECT: RADAR REQUEST ON 14TH AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN ZANZIBAR LANE
AND VICKSBURG LANE
Dear Ms. Schaetzel:
I received your request for a radar assignment on 14th Avenue
North near your home. Thank you for using the 24-hour Customer
Service Line for your request.
I will assign the area car to monitor the speed of traffic in
your area. Hopefully, by issuing some citations we will
discourage speeding on 14th Avenue North.
We have provided radar surveillance in the past near your home.
We have found that many of the persons who take the route from
Archer Lane around to 14th Avenue North and Vicksburg Lane are
students at Wayzata High School. With the coming of summer
vacation next week, much of that type of traffic should be
eliminated.
Again, thank you for taking the time to utilize our 24-hour
Customer Service Line.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Carl ist
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
RJC/sb
cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Helen LaFave - Communications Coordinator
Lt. Dennis Paulson - Patrol Commander
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
May 29, 1991
Mr. Steve Erickson
Erickson's New Market
General Office
1605 County Road 101
Plymouth, MN 55447
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PLYMOUTFF
SUBJECT: CUB FOODS. SHOPPING CART STORAGE
Dear Steve:
Thank you for your prompt response to my letter of May 16, 1991 to Rich
Dorfner concerning the shopping cart storage on the front sidewalk of the
Plymouth Cub Store. Thank you also for your kind comments with regard to
planning and development control in Plymouth.
The Plymouth Zoning Ordinance does not distinguish between the outside storage
of shopping carts and the outside storage of any other material. The outside
sales, service, display, or storage of materials, products, and vehicles is
only allowed with a Conditional Use Permit in the commercial Zoning Districts.
The cart corrals, for the temporary storage and collection of carts, scattered
throughout your parking lot, and the subject of permanent outdoor storage of
grocery carts were considered during the review of your Site Plan (and those
of the two Rainbow Stores and Holiday Plus Store approved in Plymouth over the
past several years). Permanent cart storage was proposed and approved for the
inside area, not for the pedestrian walkway in front of the store.
I have enclosed copies of both your approved Site Plan and the approved floor
plan for the Cub Store showing the area specifically designated for cart
storage indoors. If that indoor storage area were not approximately 1/3
occupied by a product display and access aisle, rather than used for cart
storage, you may find that the total cart inventory could be accommodated
within this area.
The Rainbow Foods facility at Revere Lane and Highway 55 experienced a similar
issue immediately after opening. In their case insufficient space had been
provided internally for cart storage. Their solution was to construct an
outdoor cart storage area that is screened with a masonry wall. That may be
be available to you at Cub as well. An amended Site Plan showing such a
proposal would be required.
The concepts of outdoor merchandising and special sales events were
specifically addressed by a Task Force appointed by the City Council for that
specific purpose during 1990. On that Committee were representatives of
Plymouth businesses, including Holiday Plus and Rainbow Foods. I have
enclosed for your review a copy of the Executive Summary Report of that
committee, together with the organizational memorandum for the committee that
indicates who served on that committee.
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Subsequent to the report of the committee, the City Council, following a
hearing before the Planning Commission, adopted several Zoning Ordinance
amendments that address recommendations the Committee made. I have enclosed
copies of Section 10 of the Zoning Ordinance where the current Zoning
Ordinance standards with regard to outdoor display sale and temporary
promotional events is found. This is the current Ordinance language that
reflects the recommendations of the task force. As I'm certain you will see,
both the task force consideration and the resulting Zoning Ordinance
provisions directly address a number of the issues raised by your letter of
May 21, 1991.
One issue that was not addressed by the task force of which you make mention
is that of special marketing activities now commonly undertaken with a grand
opening such as you had at Cub back in March. Based primarily on difficulties
of matching some of the more contemporary grand opening marketing devices with
the Zoning Ordinance related to your grand opening, we are currently reviewing
possible modifications to the Ordinance in that regard.
Another issue you raise is that of truck/trailer storage. The Zoning
Ordinance does not attempt to regulate truck/trailers with respect to the use
of those trailers for bona fide transportation needs of commercial and
industrial sites within Plymouth. The Ordinance does, however, address the
need for a Conditional Use Permit and screening requirements when
truck/trailer storage transcends day-to-day transportation needs of the site,
i.e., when they are used for storage.
The Ordinance prohibits, without a Conditional Use Permit and appropriate
screening, the use of truck/trailers for long term on-site storage, or the
storage of the trailers not related to the day-to-day transportation needs of
the site.
Hopefully I have addressed the issue which you have brought to my attention by
your letter of May 21, 1991. Should you have any additional questions
regarding these matters please feel free to contact me at any time at 550-
5059.
Sincerely,
QC esQieu
Community Development Coordinator
enclosures
cc: Mayor Kim Bergman
Rich Dorfner, Manager, Cub Foods Plymouth
Jim Willis, City Manager
Pat Moen
(pl/cd/9OO57.5-24:dh)
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Community Services Department
Executive Office
HENNEPIN A-1005 Government Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0105
May 22, 1991
Norbert Herby
3430 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Dear Mr. Herby:
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Commissioner Judy Makowske requested that I respond to several concerns about the
Mission Lodge complex in Plymouth. These concerns included questions about appro-
priate licensure of the facilities included in the complex, the combination of buildings
owned by Hazeldon and Mission Farms, and plans to disperse facilities in Hennepin
County. Let me try to address each of your questions separately.
Residential facilities are governed by a myriad of state and local requirements. These
may include fire -safety inspections, health licensure or certification, human services or
corrections licensing and zoning. Each of these functions is accomplished by a different
state, county or municipal office. Mission Farms includes a nursing home, two board
and lodging facilities, a battered women's shelter and a detox center. Hazeldon also owns
and operates a treatment program on the site. Each of these facilities is governed by
different laws and rules.
Of the facilities, only the detox program and the treatment program are required to have
a license from the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and
both buildings are appropriately licensed. However, every building on the site is licensed
under the authority of the Minnesota Department of Health as a nursing home, super-
vised living facility or lodging establishment. All buildings are also covered by fire -safety
inspections and have received zoning .authorization by the City of Plymouth. Therefore,
it appears that Mission Farms and the Hazeldon facility are in compliance with appli-
cable licensing and certification requirements.
Hazeldon and Mission Farms are two separate legal entities. Hazeldon purchased the
building they now operate as a treatment program approximately ten years ago. As
mentioned above, each of the buildings in the complex appears to meet the appropriate
requirements. The same requirements would apply whether one or more corporations
owns or operates the facilities.
Finally, you have raised a concern about the dispersal of facilities in Hennepin County.
As you may know, in 1985, due to significant concerns about the concentration of fa-
cilities in certain Twin Cities communities, the legislature required counties to submit
plans to "promote the dispersal" of facilities. Hennepin County submitted the required
plan and has targeted the majority of new development since 1985 towards underserved
communities. Relocations of existing facilities has been limited by.a lack of state funding
for the costs associated with downsizing and acquisition/renovation of new facilities. In
1989 Nve projected increased costs of $20-100 million per year, and the legislature de-
clined to require relocations. HENNEPIN COUNTY
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It remains the policy of Hennepin County to require all county -funded facilities to
maintain compliance with all required licensing and zoning regulations. We also make
funding committments only after the local municipality has had an opportunity to re-
ceive citizen input through their conditional use zoning process. This has always been
the case at mission Farms as well.
I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me if you would like ad-
ditional information or wish to discuss.
Sincerely Yours,
ichael W. Weber
Director
cc: Conunissioner Judy Makowske
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JUDY MAKOWSKE PHONE
COMMISSIONER - j \\�\1� 348-3082
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BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A-2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487-0240
May 28, 1991
Norbert Herby
3430 East Medicine Lake Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Herby,
I have reviewed the questions you have raised regarding the licensure and
location of the residential programs operated by Union City Mission in
Plymouth. I have discussed these statutory issues with the Director of
our Community Services Department, Mike Weber, and have asked that he respond
to you directly on the technical aspects of your questions.
I have received many contacts from neighbors of the Union City Mission and
its programs and have been able to resolve a variety of them, including
assurance that Detoxification Center clients will not be discharged in a
way that permits their presenting a problem for neighbors. I will continue
to monitor the operation of these programs to assure that they are within
statutory restructions as well as to assure that they are a good neighbor
within the Plymouth community.
If problems do arise, I would encourage you to contact Pat Murphy, the
Director of Union City Mission, at 559-1883, or directly contact our Commu-
nity Services Director, Mike Weber, at 348-3454. My staff and I will also
be willing to continually assist you in assuring that county social service
providers are good neighbors within their own communities.
Sincerely,
Judy owsk
Commissioner District 6
xc: Mike Weber
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Donna Roehl, Clerk Treasurer pLYMoLffR
City of Medina
2052 County Road 24
Hamel, MN 55340
SUBJECT: GLEASON LAKE SURFACE WATER ORDINANCE
Dear Ms. Roehl:
In 1975, the City of Plymouth adopted the attached surface water
ordinance applicable to Mooney and Lost Lake. Since the shores
of Mooney Lake are within the City of Plymouth, Orono, and
Medina, this ordinance is not effective unless adopted by all
three communities. I have been contacted by Plymouth residents
living along the lake, who have asked whether this ordinance was
also adopted by Orono and Medina back in 1975. I have been
unable to make that determination through our records. Could you
help me by checking your records to determine whether your City
Council ever adopted this ordinance?
If not, could you give me your assessment of whether or not your
Council might be inclined to adopt an identical ordinance?
Department of Natural Resources representatives tell me that if
all three communities adopted the identical ordinance, they would
"grandfather" the ordinance in for Mooney Lake.
S' cerely
Frank oyl s
Assis an Ciy Manager
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cc: Peggy Cost
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Mark Bernhardson
City of Orono
Box 66, Crystal Bay
Orono, MN 55323
SUBJECT: GLEASON LAKE SURFACE WATER ORDINANCE
Dear Mark:
In 1975, the City of Plymouth adopted the attached surface water
ordinance applicable to Mooney and Lost Lake. Since the shores
of Mooney Lake are within the City of Plymouth, Orono, and
Medina, this ordinance is not effective unless adopted by all
three communities. I have been contacted by Plymouth residents
living along the lake, who have asked whether this ordinance was
also adopted by Orono and Medina back in 1975. I have been
unable to make that determination through our records. Could you
help me by checking your records to determine whether your City
Council ever adopted this ordinance?
If not, could you give me your assessment of whether or not your
Council might be inclined to adopt an identical ordinance?
Department of Natural Resources representatives tell me that if
all three communities adopted the identical ordinance, they would
"grandfather" -'�,ne ordinance in for Mooney Lake.
I sere /
Frank o ,le
Assi City Manager
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cc: Peggy Cost
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
ORDINANCE NO. 75-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER V,
SECTION 5.09 OF THE CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter V. Section 5.09 of the City Code of the
City of Plymouth is hereby amended to read:
"5.09 Mooney Lake and Lost Lake.
(a) Definitions. y
The following words and phrases when used
in this section have the meanings as set
out herein.
(i) "Boat is any watercraft in or upon
or docked or moored at any place in
Mooney or Lost Lake.
(11) "Motor Boat" is any boat which is
propelled by an internal combustion
engine.
(iii) "Mooney Lake" is that part of such
body of water bearing that name
located within the boundaries of
the City.
(iv) "Lost Take" is such a body of water
bearing that name located within the
boundaries of the City.
(v) "Person" includes an individual,
partnership, corporation and any body
of persons, who has incorporated or not.
(b) Limitations on Boats and Boating.
In the interests of the public health, safety
and general welfare, the following regulations
and limitations are hereby imposed upon all
goats operated, placed or maintained in or
upon Moc-,y Lake or Lost Lake.
{i) No person shall operate, place or
maintain any motor boat in or upon
such lakes which is propelled by an
internal combustion engine having a
size and power in excess of five (5)
horsepower.
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(ii) Every motor boat operating upon said
lakes shall be so equipped so as to
direct its motor exhaust under
water*
�or otherwise completely a
vely
to muffle and silence the sound of the
explosions of sach motor•No motor boat
shall otherwise make any unnecessary
noise in its operation.
(iii) No person shall run or operate a motor
boat upon said lakes between the hour3
of 8:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.
(iv) No person in charge of or occupying a
boat shall dump or
throwor garbage,
paper, balls,
into said lakes.
(v) No person shall operate a boat on said
lakes in such a manner to violate any
of the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
Section 361.01 to 361.21, inclusive,
which statutes are hereby added and
incorporated herein and made a part
hereof as though fully set forth at
® this point.
(vi) Any conduct in violation of any of the
above provisions is hereby declared to
be a public nuisance."
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its
passage and publication.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Plymouth
this 17th day of November, 1975•
Mayor
Attest:
Deputy City Cler
May 24, 1991
Ms. Kim Bergman
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Bergman:
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
612 222-8423
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) has begun Phase II of its
systemwide evaluation of infiltration and inflow (I/I) in the Metropolitan Disposal
System. Many of you attended the public information meetings and the systemwide
workshop held last year in Phase I of this project. Because of the importance of this
study to local communities and the region, we are requesting your input again this
year as we develop the I/I evaluation in Phase II.
In Phase I, we focused on community concerns regarding I/I, investigated available
data and reviewed alternative methods of quantifying I/I in the MWCC system. The
objective of Phase II of this study is to estimate the amount of I/I in the system and
its impact on interceptors and treatment plants, and to evaluate the feasibility of
implementing policies to encourage I/I reduction.
We encourage all communities to be involved in the development of solutions to
reduce I/I as we continue our study. The next opportunity for community
involvement will be a series of five informational meetings which will be held
throughout the MWCC service area for community officials, in mid-June. Please see
the attached schedule of times and locations for these informational meetings. The
topics for discussion will include:
1. Overview of Phase II Evaluation
2. I/I Quantities for each Community
3. Methods of I/I Impact Analysis
4. Introduction to Incentive and Disincentive Programs
We encourage you to attend one of these meetings and appreciate your assistance as
we work on this very important study. If you cannot attend any of these meetings and
are interested in participating in the study, please contact Wayne Rikala, Project
Manager, MWCC, at 229-2127.
Very truly yours,
Gordon Voss
Chief Administrator
Attachment
cc: Charles Weaver, Chair, MWCC
Paul McCarron, Commissioner, MWCC
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer C4� MAY 3L
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Schedule of Community Meetings
Wednesday June 19, 1991 2:30-4:30 Hennepin Technical College
9200 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN
Rooms H117 and H118
944-2222
Thursday June 20, 1991 9:00-11:00 Woodbury City Hall
8301 Valley Creek Road
Woodbury, MN
Rooms A and B
739-5972
Tuesday June 25, 1991 2:30-4:30 Dakota County Library
1340 Wescott Road
Eagan, MN
Community Room
452-9600
Wednesday June 26, 1991 9:00-11:00 Shoreview Community Center
4580 North Victoria Street
Shoreview, MN
Rooms 202 and 203
490-4750
Wednesday June 26, 1991 2:30-4:30 Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, MN
Crystal Rooms A and B
531-0052
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M-133:
April 7, 1991
Dear City Officials:
We are very upset about the closing of the West side
beach at Medicine Lake. We've used it for 48 years,,and now
it is the 'special place' to go for our 12 grandchildren,,
especially those from out of state ,who do not have any
beaches near their home.
I believe keeping our children busy and out of trouble
is our highest priority. Many kids walk and bike to the
beach and moms come walking with strollers and small
children. And now you've made it safer to walk along the
road.
You could cut 'guards time' down to 4 hours per day - 1
to 5 p.m./is when it is the busiest. It is used 'after
hours' a lot in the evening on hot days. Or if we can't
have guards at all/ at least put the ropes up. Many other
races use the picnic areas in the evening and weekends. If
you have one death and are sued it will cost you a lot more.
We've known of two deaths,over time before ropes were put
out years ago.
We're the oldest group in Plymouth, Schiebe's Corner and
West Medicine Lake area. We've paid taxes all these years,
even if�we have lower priced homes,
In the park itself the grass is not
always cut,and there are loose boards in the climbing area.
It is just not kept up like other parks. And the beach is
the same way.
It is the only beach that has shade. Parking is close
by,to unload toddlers, children, strollers, and beach gear.
It's close by - I could never get to other beaches;as I
don't drive. You can watch a baby, small ones, and older
ones because of the short distance between the beach and
deep water. Strangers do not know how fast it gets deep
over there.
It doesn't make sense to build new parks and let a good
beach and park deteriorate. Don't the''summer people"who
love and use'this beach count? Ball players, hockey kids,
etc., all get what they want. Children love digging in the
sand and being outside. And sunning and tanning,for m&self
is great there. No indoor or outdoor pool would be the
same. And you don't need to spend money to build it. Just
maintain it and keep it up.
Thank you.
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