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May 10, 1991
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CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MAY:
May 21 6:30 P.M.
(Tuesday)
7:00 P.M.
Plymouth Forum
City Council Chambers
Regular Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
2. BOARD OF ZONING -- Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 P.M. The Board
of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals will meet in the City
Council Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER - ANNUAL MEETING --
Thursday, May 16, 7:00 P.M. The West Suburban Mediation
Center will hold its annual meeting at the Sheraton Park
Place Hotel, St. Louis Park. The meeting announcement is
attached. (M-3)
4. ELM CREEK INTERCEPTOR TASK FORCE MEETING -- Thursday, May
16, 7:00 P.M., Dayton City Hall. Attached are materials
on this subject from Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik and
Associates. (M-4)
5. PRAC PARK TOUR -- Wednesday, May 22. The annual Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission park tour will begin at
5:00 p.m., leaving from the City Center It will be
completed by 8:30 p.m. A box lunch supper will be served
on tour. A 25 -passenger minicoach will be at the City
Center to pick up individuals who are interested in
participating in the tour. Councilmembers are welcome to
attend. Please contact Nancy Pederson (550-5134) if you
plan to attend.
6. 'CREATING A COMMUNITY VISION: FUTURING CONFERENCE FOR
NORTHWEST HENNEPIN COMMUNITIES' -- Thursday, May 23, 2-8
p.m., RHS Resource Center, Robbinsdale. A brochure on
the conference is attached. Please contact Laurie if you
would like to be registered. (M-6)
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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7. AMM ANNUAL MEETING -- Thursday, May 30. The Association
of Metropolitan Municipalities will hold its annual
meeting at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn
Center. Social hour - 5:30 p.m.; Dinner - 6:30 p.m.;
Annual Business meeting - 7:30 p.m. Dinner reservations
need to be made by May 23. Please contact Laurie if you
plan to attend the dinner. Reservations are not
necessary if you are attending only the business meeting.
A copy of the meeting agenda is attached. (M-7)
8. LMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- June 11- 14, Mayo Civic Center,
Rochester. Information from the League on the conference
is attached. (M-8)
9. MEETING CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for May and June
are attached. (M-9)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....
1. STUDY SESSION TO CONSIDER BOARD & COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS --The City Council study session originally
scheduled for Thursday, May 9 did not take place. To
expedite matters this issue should be taken up by the
Council at the next meeting on May 21. I understand that
only four members of the City Council will be present on
the 21st. If the Council desires that the full Council
be present, then the matter should be scheduled for the
June 3 meeting.
2. CHARTER COMMISSION -- At the Council's request, the City
Attorney has prepared the attached opinion concerning the
voting requirements for the Charter Commission. (I-2)
3. AMBER WOODS DRAINAGE CONCERNS -- Debbie Kirchgastner,
3525 Urbandale Lane, contacted Laurie Rauenhorst the week
of April 22 requesting to address the City Council on
drainage concerns in Amber Woods. Laurie suggested to
Ms. Kirchgastner that she attend the May 21 Council Forum
and submit written information on the drainage concerns
beforehand for the Council and staff to review. Ms.
Kirchgastner has also contacted Councilmember Vasiliou on
the same concern. Laurie again spoke with Ms.
Kirchgastner on May 9 who advised Laurie that the Amber
Wood Association would be meeting on May 12 and at that
time would compile the information to forward to the
City. This item will be scheduled for the May 21 Forum.
A memo from Laurie is attached. (I-3)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMO
'May 10, 1991
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4. 1991 ELECTED OFFICIAL SALARY SURVEY -- Attached is an
extract from the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities (AMM) Annual Survey of Elected Officials
Salaries. These data reflect the salaries paid to mayors
and councilmembers in all cities in the twin city
metropolitan area with a population in excess of 20,000.
(I-4)
5. DEVELOPMENT SIGNAGE -- On Friday, May 10 development
signs were 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
process proposes a redistribution of units within the
boundaries of the PUD, but no increase in the PUD
overall dwelling unit count.
2. West County Road 24 at the West City Limits. (90009)
Lundgren Bros. is requesting approval of a PUD
amendment to allow for additional signage beyond that
allowed by the Zoning Ordinance and to allow for
fences of greater height than allowed in required
front yards and in lots without a principle use. In
addition the petitioner is requesting approval of a
final plan and final plat.
3. Southwest corner of 34th Avenue North and Fernbrook
Lane. (91013) Family Hope Services requesting
Preliminary Plat/Final Plat, Site Plan approval and
rezoning of a 0.53 acre tract from the FRD (future
restricted development district) to the B1 (limited
business district).
These requests will be heard by the Planning Commission
at the May 22, 1991 meeting.
6. EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL -- Attached is a memorandum
from Mark Peterson which shares information about a
seminar he recently attended. (I-6)
7. ADOPT A PARK -- The attached report from Eric Blank
provides an update on the Adopt A Park program. To date,
30 groups ranging from churches, schools, scouts and
families are participating in the program. (I-7)
8. ETHIC FOLK ART FESTIVAL -- Eric Blank has been notified
by the Minnesota State Arts Board of the City's grant
award of $1,800 to host an Ethnic Folk Art Festival in
1992. Details on the grant and festival are provided in
the attached memo from Eric. (I-8)
CITY COUNCIL 91
May 10,
P age 4
Warren Kulesa,
Housing InspeCtor,
on his activities for
HOUSING INSd theOattached report (I-9)
has prepared of this new program,
the first months
LIVING UNITS -- A breakdwfo°fthe total
SINGLE-FAMILY I' living units by typeAccording to
city sin le -family _ 1991 is attached. increased
ears of living units
assessment sessy the number
the City Asgg0. ,(1-10)
by 396 in 1990.
INEORMATIONAL MEMO
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10.
11. MIN TE
p, ril 24, 1991' (I -11a)
Commission, P
a. planning Meeting- (I -11b)
b. Notes from the May 6, 1991 Council
Documentation on calls received
SERVICE LINE - attached. (I-12)
12, USTOMER Service Line is
on the Customer
13. PLYMOUTH EMPLOYEES held We
services were
Solberg -- Funeral He died of a
a, Mel employee Mel Solberg- He
was with the
for former City Saturday, May 4• July, 1965
heart attack on artment for 23 years ( rank of
Police Dep He was promoted to the
Plymouth 1988)• his tenure Mel
through May er 1979. During
Lieutenant
in De
cemb member of the Public Safety
was an integral and key
Department.
b. Corres ondence:
't
1)
Dick Pouliot from Ci y
Letter to Recycling Program.
Council on the
(I -13b)
City's 1990 Scott
f'cers
2) Note of appreciation
Kleist, John Larson,
milt' of Ray Wulff.
to Plymouth Of i
and Dave Thompson, from the
(I -13b)
fa
from Blair
Memo to Laurie Rauenhorst with the
3) for assistance
thanking her interest. (I -13b)
r housing
Tremere
survey on
sen io
T emere
4) Memo to Sharon
Jackie Watson
preparing and
(I -13b)
Werleman from Blair r
thanking her for assistance
distributing public hearing
5) Letter of recognition
from Dick Carlquist,
park for Willow Wood
and
with
notices.
to Sergeant Larry Rogers,
for his work involving a City
Estates. (I -13b)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMO
May 10, 1991
Page 6
j. Letter to Councilmember Vasiliou form John Linc
Stine, Regional Hydrologist, MN Department of Natural
Resources, on the Metro Wetlands Forum. (I -14j)
k. Letter to Lester Ottinger, Carl Zeiss, Inc., from
City Manager, advising of the Council's preliminary
approval for the company's tax exempt financing plan.
(I -14k)
1. Letter from Dick Carlquist, to the parents of Police
Explorers whose children attended the Police Explorer
Conference. (I-141)
M. Letter from Gerald Biese, President, Opportunity
Workshop, inviting the City Council and staff for
lunch at their Minnetonka facility for the purpose of
learning more about the Workshop's programs. (I -14m)
n. Letter from Marilynne Davis, Sumek Associates, Inc.,
to City Manager, giving additional feedback on the
Department session of the Sumek report. (I -14n)
o. Letter sent to 70 landowners in northwest Plymouth,
from Dick Carlquist, surveying interest in
participating in a bow season to hunt deer on their
property. (I -14o)
p. Letter to Pat Murphy, Union City Mission, from Pat
Katzmarek, Mission Area Association, providing
additional concerns and issues from residents in the
Union City Mission area to be included with the Union
City Mission proposed action plan. (I -14p)
q. Letter notifying the 458 property owners assessed
under Project 001, 1990 Street Reconstruction
Program, of the amount of their assessment and
deadline to pay without interest. (I -14q)
James G. Willis
City Manager
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1991
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APRIL 9, 1991
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. RONALD AND VICTORIA RATH. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE MINIMUM SIDE
YARD SETBACK FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DETACHED SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10600 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE. (05-
02-91)
B. JOSEPH MCCORMICK. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW SIGNAGE EXCEEDING 300
SQUARE FEET, FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 815 STATE HIGHWAY 169. (05-03-91)
5. ADJOURNMENT
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Engineers & Architects
May 9, 1991
Mr. Kim M. Bergman, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E.
Keith A. Gordon, PE.
Robert W Rosene. P.E.
Richard W Foster. PE,
Joseph C. Anderlik. P.E.
Donald C Burgardt, PE.
Marvin L. Sorvala, PE.
Jerry A Bourdon" PE.
Richard E Turner, P.E.
Mark A. Hanson. PE.
Glenn R. Cook. PE.
Ted K. Field, PE.
Thomas E. Noyes. PE.
Michael T. Rautmann. PE.
Robert G Schunicht, PE
Robert R Pfefferle, PE,
Susan M Eberlin. C.PA.
David O. Loskota, PE.
Mark D Wallis, PE
Thomas W Peterson, PE.
Thomas R. Anderson, A.I A.
Michael C. Lynch, P.E.
Gary F Rylander, PE.
James R. Maland. P.E.
Re: Elm Creek Interceptor Facility Plan
Task Force Meeting, Our File No. 0634
Dear Mayor Bergman:
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Kenneth P. Anderson, PE.
Miles B. Jensen, PE.
Mark R. Rolfs. PE.
L. Phillip Gravel III. PE.
Robert C. Russek. A.LA.
Rene C. Plumart, A.I.A.
Thomas E Angus, PE.
Agnes M. Ring, A.ICP
Howard A. Sanford. P.E.
Jerry D. Pertzsch, P.E.
Daniel J. Edgerton. PE.
Cecilio Olivier, P.E.
Mark A. Seip. P.E.
Robert R. Dreblow, P.E.
Philip J. Caswell. PE
Gary W Monen. PE.
Ismael Martinez. PE
Charles A. Enckson
Mark D Wallis, PE
Leo M. Pav✓elsky
Thomas R. Anderson, A.I A.
Harlan M. Olson
Gary F Rylander, PE.
Attached is an agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Elm Creek Interceptor Task
Force. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. at the
new Dayton City Hall at 12260 South Diamond Lake Road. A map is enclosed.
Three topics are on the agenda for discussion at the meeting. Mary Louise
Poquette of Dorton Poquette Associates will first talk about the remaining
development capacity within the MUSA. This information will be used as input to
the development scenarios being prepared. Based on the results of her study, we
estimate that all readily -available single- family land in the area will be
absorbed within 7-8 years.
Next, Earl Craig will discuss the use of focus groups in the planning process.
Focus groups will provide local citizen input to. the development scenarios. This
input will help to calibrate the models, which are to forecast potential ranges
of development over the next thirty to sixty years.
Finally, I will discuss facility alternatives. We have developed several
alternatives which will be presented at the meeting. These alternatives involve
various combinations of gravity pipe, lift stations, and force mains in Brooklyn
Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth, and Medina, with possible branches to provide
service to Dayton, Hassan Township, Rogers, and Corcoran.
If you have any questions concerning the Task Force meeting, please feel free to
contact me at 636-4600 or Fred Stenborg at 229-2168. We look forward to seeing
you there.
Yours very truly,
BONESTR00, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Robert G. Schunicht
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Moe Dorton, Dorton Poquette Associates
Mary Louise Poquette, Dorton Poquette Associates
Earl Craig, The Earl Craig Company
Gary Brown, City Engineer, Brooklyn Park
Sharon Feess, Councilmember, Brooklyn Park
Bob Stromberg, Councilmember, Brooklyn Park
Bob Derus, Administrator, Corcoran
Shirley Slater, Administrator, Dayton
Phil Forseth, Mayor, Dayton
Steve Peaslee, Administrator, Hassan Township
Roger Rosenquist, Board Member, Hassan Township
Jon Elam, Manager, Maple Grove
Gerry Butcher, Director of Public Works, Maple Grove
James Deane, Mayor, Maple Grove
Donna Roehl, Clerk/Treasurer, Medina
Phil Zietlow, Councilmember, Medina
Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, Plymouth
Kim M. Bergman, Mayor, Plymouth
Gary Eitel, Administrator, Rogers
Steve Scharber, Mayor, Rogers
Jack Dahlheimer, Councilmember, Rogers
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May 16, 1991
Agenda
I. Introduction --Fred Stenborg
II. Remaining Development Capacity Within The MUSA
--Mary Louise Poquette
III. Use of Focus Groups in the Planning Process
--Earl Craig
IV. Facility Alternatives --Bob Schunicht
V. Question and Answer Period --All
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5:30 p.m.
M.-7
1991 AMM ANNUAL MEETING
WHEN: Thursday, May 30,1991
WHERE: Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Social Hour Deluxe Buffet Annual Business
(Cash bar) (Carved Round of Beef, Meeting
Roast Chicken Breast,
Savoyed potatoes, salads, desserts and more)
Cost: $23 per person
Social hour, dinner and business meeting in the Estate/Captains rooms
SPOUSES, SIGNIFICANT OTHERS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOMED!
1. Dinner reservations to Carol Williams (227-4008) no later than Thursday, May 23,
1991. (Reservations are not needed if you plan to attend the business meeting portion only. Please
channel all reservations through the office of your city Manager/ Administrator.)
2. What's going on with the Metropolitan Council? Will it assume more authority over the Re-
gional Transit Board? Will it exist after 1993? Please come to the meeting and learn first-hand from
Met Council Chair Mary Anderson - a former AMM president - about what changes may be in
store for the Met Council as a result of the new party controlling the Governor's Office.
3. What city official wouldn't like saving time and money resolving a dispute, while building up
some goodwill? Plan on attending an afternoon workshop on alternative dispute resolution. The
AMM, in conjunction with the State Office of Dispute Resolution and the Mediation Center, is
sponsoring a workshop on the basics of alternative dispute resolution, specifically mediation. The
workshop will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Please call Carol Williams (227-4008) to sign up for the work-
shop. YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING TO ATTEND THE
WORKSHOP, AND VICE VERSA.
See Map and meeting agenda on reverse
DISTRIBUTION NOTE: This notice has been mailed to Mayors, Council members and
Managers /Administrators individually.
M-1
Business Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome to Brooklyn Center, Mayor Todd Paulson.
2. Recognize retiring officers and board directors.
3. Keynote Address: Where is the "new" metropolitan Council headed? Mary Anderson,
Chair of the Met Council, shares her thoughts on how relations between that panel and cities
may be affected.
4. President's Annual Report, Larry Bakken
5. Annual Election of Officers and Directors:
a. Report of Nominating Committee (report enclosed): Walt Fehst, Past President and
Nominating Committee Chair.
b. Election (President, Vice -President and Directors)
6. Comments of President-elect
7. Discussion of proposed LMC constitutional amendment
7. Adjournment.
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
TO: Member city officials
FROM: Walt Fehst, Chair
RE: Committee Recommendations
The committee has completed its work and respectfully recommends the following persons for
your consideration, pursuant to by-law Article IX, section 3.
FOR PRESIDENT: Bob Long, Council member, St. Paul
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT: Karen Anderson, Council member, Minnetonka
FOR BOARD DIRECTORS (Eight to be elected for two year terms):
*Bill Barnhart
*Richard Enrooth
*Ken Mahle
*Frank Ongaro
Barbara Peterson
*Craig Rapp
*Tom Spies
Brenda Thomas
* = Incumbent
Coordinator's Office
Council member
Mayor
Mayor's Office
Mayor
Manager
Council member
Council member
CONTINUING BOARD MEMBERS (One year remaining in term):
Don Ashworth
Bill Burns
Joan Campbell
Tom Egan
Dave Childs
Betty McCollum
Gloria Vierling
Gene White
PAST PRESIDENT:
Manager
Manager
Council member
Mayor
Manager
Council member
Council member
Council member
Larry Bakken Mayor
NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Walt Fehst, Chair
Bill Buth
Joan Campbell
JoAnne Growe
Mark Nagel
Dave Unmacht
Ken Wolf
Manager
Council member
Council member
Council member
Manager
Manager
Council member
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Woodbury
St. Paul
Orono
Brooklyn Park
Bloomington
Roseville
Chanhassen
Fridley
Minneapolis
Eagan
New Brighton
North St. Paul
Shakopee
Prior Lake
Golden Valley
Robbinsdale
Cottage Grove
Minneapolis
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League of Minnesota Cities
April 1, 1991
183 University Ave. East
St. Paul, MN 55101-2526
(612) 227-5600 (FAX: 221.0986)
To: Mayors, Managers, Administrators, Clerks
Councilmembers, Department Heads (% City Clerk)
From: Bob Benke, President, League of.Minnesota Cities
Mayor, New Brighton
Subj: 1991 Annual Conference
COMING TOGETHER: BUILDING ON COMMON GROUND
on behalf of the League of Minnesota Cities, I invite you and your
city's officials to attend the League's 1991 Annual Conference. The
conference is scheduled for June 11-14 at the Mayo Civic Center in
Rochester.
The League's Conference Planning Committee has developed another
outstanding program for this year's conference. Sessions have been
planned for cities large and small. With five tracks developed --
Especially for Policymakers ... Especially for Staff.... Tackling Tough
Times.... Keeping Current..... Special Focus, you'll want to cover all
the sessions.
The City of Rochester has arranged many exciting and entertaining
events to welcome us to their city. Beginning with an entertainment
kick-off on Tuesday evening featuring comedianne Susan Vass, it will
be followed by an NIce Cream Fantasy."' Wednesday evening's City
Night, "South to the Border Down Rochester Way" will include southern
fried chicken, barbeque ribs and guaranteed fun for all. The Family
Program also offers many exciting events including golfing, tours and
luncheon.
Helen Thomas, White House Bureau Chief for United Press International
(UPI) will keynote the Opening Session on Wednesday morning with her
presentation "perspectives on Washington." Having covered Washington
news conferences and toured internationally with Presidents and First
Ladies since the Kennedy Administration, her insights will certainly
prove interesting.
Dr. Edwin Nichols, a nationally -known speaker on cultural diversity,
will address the General Session on Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Nichols
presentation, "Dealing with Differences: The Challenge of Cultural
Diversity," discusses how to deal with our growing pluralistic
society and multi-ethnic workforce.
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Richard D. Lamm will be the featured speaker of the Mayors
Association/Mini Conference Luncheon on Thursday. Mr. Lamb, former
three -term Governor of Colorado is currently the Director of the Center
for Public Policy and Contemporary Issues at the University of Denver.
His presentation, "Brave New World of Public Policy," will challange
everyone to take a stand on America's future.
Dr. Andrea Molberg will be the featured speaker at the Friday Finale
Session. In her presentation, "Building Productive Relationships:
Personal and Professional," Dr. Molberg will provide strategies and
tips on how to improve and maintain relationships at home, work and
in your community.
To culminate this great program, the Minnesota Municipal Hosts are
donating terrific door prizes to be given away at the annual banquet.
The grand prize is a combination BAHAMA CRUISE AND DISNEYWORLD TRIP.
The Exhibition Program offers you and your department heads a unique
opportunity to view over 100 exhibits of products and services at
one time. If your city is researching any of the products or
services provided by the attached list of exhibitors, visiting the
exhibits is a MUST.
A more detailed description of all sessions can be found in the April
and May issues of Minnesota Cities.
Enclosed is a registration form for both the conference and housing.
The CONFERENCE registration material should be mailed to the League
and the HOUSING registration to the Rochester Housing Bureau address
indicated on the form. The hotels are not taking reservations by
phone. All reservations must be made through the Housing Bureau.
A special registration for department heads and other key staff will
be available in half-day increments for a $25 registration fee.
Please refer to the enclosed memo from Darlyne Lang.
We urge you to SIGN UP NOW for what promises to be a great conference
in all respects. If you have any questions regarding the conference,
please contact Darlyne Lang at the League office. Registration
questions should be referred to Cathy Dovidio.
At this time, it has never been more important for cities to come
together and build on common ground!
We hope to see you in Rochester.
COMING TOGETHER
BUILDING ON COMMON GROUND
PROGRAM' Break
SCHEDULE 10:15-10:30 a.m.
All conference events are in the Mayo Concurrent Sessions
Civic Center unless otherwise indicated.
Tuesday,
Julie 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,
Julie 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
0 Matching objectives to specific
audiences
0 Dealing with complaints and
concerns
• Building public support through
information activities/mediums (i.e,
newsletters, cable TV)
0 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 '90s
This is the fust of three related sessions
dealing with fiscal issues.
• The financial environment—what's
happening?
* Impact on municipalities
0 State/local government perspectives
41 How cities can respond
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Keeping current
Legal and Illegal Gambling in
Minnesota
A Update on current activities and
dollars
0 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?
A Common areas of concern (i.e.
wastewater treatment, police and fire
protection, infrastructure)
• Importance of leadership and
planning
0 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
Dr. Edwin Nichols, Director, Nichols
and Associates
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MINNESOTA CITIES / APRIL 1991
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
• How cultural biases affect decision
making
• 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
• 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
• Need to combine prevention and
enforcement
• Funding sources
• 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
• Update on recent legislative changes
and their impact on cities
• How to comply
• 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
• 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
• Developing budget guidelines and
expenditure priorities
• Discovering opportunities to
enhance productivity
• Specific ways to stretch dollars
• Financing strategies to minimize
costs
Keeping current
Building Better Buildings
• Overview of the issues
• Planning for quality: Role of the
council and staff
• Making the building code meet your
community's needs
• 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
• 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)
• Summary of 1991 legislative
changes
• Case study of Lakeville's employee
position classification systems (in effect
since 1984 and serving as a model for
other cities)
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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
• Who participated
• Outcome
• Future plans
Keeping current
Economic Development for Large
Cities
• Public/private partnerships—what
tools are left? (Tax increment financing
to equity participation to venture
captial)
• Targets/issues for the '90s (labor
shortage to business retention)
• Encouraging the entrepreneur
Special focus
Economic Development for Small
Cities
This session will provide specific infor-
mation on what's available today to
help small cities.
• Minnesota extension services com-
munity development programs (i.e.
tourism center, project future, retention
and expansion follow-up)
• 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)
• Role of elected official and staff
• Developing specific understanding
of how and when communication
should occur
• Developing a team approach
• Working from a shared vision,
shared agenda, and shared expectations
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Parade of Flags
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 Mrenue
S.W., Rocheste; MN 55902. All flags will be returned to cities.
If you have any questions regarding the Parade of Flags, please call
Dadyne Lang at the League office.■
Especially for staff
Employee Recognition
• Why develop a recognition
program?
• Types of programs cities use
• Components of successful programs
• Deciding what's best for your city
• Getting started
Tackling tough times
Timely Topic (to be determined)
Keeping current
Waste Processing Alternatives:
Recycling, Composting, Yard Waste
• SCORE update
• Developing markets
• Funding recycling (if state eliminates
money) and creating incentives
• Enforcement
Special focus
Challenges for Small Cities
• Overview of key trends affecting
small cities (i.e. population declines,
limits on raising and spending money,
consolidation of schools, quality of
living)
• 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
Denver. `0�
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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?
• Getting started
• Fund raising
• Benefits of having a sister city
Especially for staff
Hiring Contract Professionals for
Your City
• How to write a good request for
proposal (RFP)
• Selection process
• Preparing a contract
Tackling tough times
Balancing Office, Home, Work
• Establishing priorities
• 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
• What's new and what's in the works
at the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust
• Current risk management issues
Special focus
Grants for Small Cities
• Obtaining a grant is not as hard as
you think
• Where's the money? Overview of
what's available (i.e. state and federal
programs, foundations)
• Close look at three specific programs
• Taking the first step—how to begin
League Annual Meeting
3:45 p.m.
LMC Reception and
Banquet
6:30 p.m.
Friday,
June 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 rrlemorable 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.
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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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Spouse and children's activates
registration form
Please check one: include
number of people attending
Tuesday, June 11—
Golf outing _ Yes _ No
# people
Wednesday, June 12—
Tours/luncheon _ Yes _ No
# people
Hat lady presentation
Advance registration $15
Thursday, June 13--
Luncheon/fashion show _ Yes _ No
# people _
Advance registration $12
Children's activites $3 _ Yes _ No
# people
(includes lunch)
Name
Address
City Zip
Mail form and advance fees to:
Sue Norris, Room 200, City Hall, Rochester, MN 55902, (by
May 17, 199 1)
Checks are payable to: Mayor's Contingency Fund
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• FINANCIAL AUDTTS
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"Serving Cities for over 30 Years"
Additional Tour
Information
Optional tours—Tuesday, June 11 to
Friday, June 14.
This tour data is presented for your
information. Please arrange the tours
on your own. (See next page.)
Mayor Clinic Tour
Contact Mayo
(507)285-2450
Two tours per day
Times: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
1 1/2 hours
No charge—reservations
Heritage House Tour— Central Park
$1.50 at the door
Rochester Art Center
Tuesday through Friday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No charge
Mystery Cave
(507)937-3251
Located south of Spring Valley, cave
interpreters guide groups through rep-
resentative portions of Mystery Cave.
Longest cave in Minnesota with over
12 miles of natural passages. Year
round temperature of 47 degrees F.
The half mile trail is graveled and has
numerous steps. Wear a warm jacket
and rubber soled walking shoes.
Adults: $4.24
Children ages 6-17: $2.12
A park vehicle permit
Two-day permit: $3.25
Amish Tours
Contact Michel's
Amish tours
(507) 886-5392
Amish artisans are known for the sim-
ple beauty of their quilting, wood work-
ing, and basketry. Guided tours
available to some Amish shops and
homes in the Harmony, Minnesota
area.
Cost: $22.00/car
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■
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SPEAKERS
Dean of
White House
correspondents
to open
conference
Helen Thomas, White House bureau
chief for United Press International
(UPI), has reported the activities of
Presidents and First Ladies since 1960.
George Bush is the seventh President
she has covered, going back to John F.
Kennedy. The first woman to head up
the presidential coverage of a major
news service, she is the senior staffer of
the UPI reporting team assigned to the
White House.
Thomas' "term" at the White
House has led to many travels with
various presidents. She accompanied
Richard Nixon on his historic trips to
China and the Soviet Union in 1972.
Her 1973 travel schedule included Sec-
retary of State Henry Kissinger's mis-
sions to the Middle East and China.
She was in China again in 1975, travel-
ing with President Ford on his visit to
Beijing for conferences with Chairman
Mao and other Chinese officials.
Thomas was elected president of the
White House Correspondents Associa-
tion, the first woman to hold that office
in the 60 -year history of the association.
She also became the fust woman
elected to the historic Gridiron Club,
which had limited its membership to
males since it was formed in 1885 by a
group of Washington newspapermen.
In addition, she has received the
Distinguished Achievement Award for
newspaper journalism presented by the
Journalism Alumni Association of the
University of Southern California. And
also, this "first lady" of White House
correspondents authored a book, enti-
tled Deadline: White House. In her usual
frank fashion, Thomas tells the story of
her experiences covering the presidents
and their families.
The Carter Administration took her
to the histroic Camp David meetings,
and highlights of her reporting Presi-
dent Reagan's term were the 1983 visit
of Queen Elizabeth of England and the
1987 visit of Soviet Premier Gorbachev.
Recently she has been a prominent
figure covering the war in the Persian
Gulf. Over the years, she has earned
the reputation and status of being the
first reporter to ask a question at major
news conferences.
Born in Winchester, Kentucky,
Thomas began her career in journalism
in 1942 as a reporter for the old Wash-
ington, D. C. Daily News following her
graduation from Wayne State Univer-
sity in Detroit. She joined the UPI
Washington Bureau a year later as a
radio writer, transferring to the national
staff in 1956.
Thomas covered the Justice Depart-
ment and the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare, and then was
transferred to the UPI White House
staff following President Kennedy's
inauguration. In addition to spot news
coverage of the President, she is a
regular contributor to "Backstairs at
the White House," and Washington
reporter for the Associated Press.
League welcomes
national figure on
cultural diversity
The diverse nature of the workforce
today presents challenges for Minnesota
cities. If you've ever been in a situation
where your values and work seem out
of sync with those with whom you
work, you will not want to miss Dr.
Edwin J. Nichols' Wednesday after-
noon address, "Dealing with Differ-
ences: The Challenge of Cultural
Diversity," and his concurrent session,
"Working with Culturally Diverse
Groups." You'll learn to understand
and appreciate the individual differ-
ences that exist in the workplace as you
assess your own ability to deal with and
effectively manage them.
Dr. Nichols is a clinical/industrial
psychologist, working in organization
development. He is the director of
Nichols and Associates, an applied
behavioral science organization in
Washington, D.C. Starting in 1969,
until his retirement in 1989, Nichols
held various positions at the National
Institute of Mental Health. He served
as director of technology transfer in the
Division of Education and Service Sys-
tems Liaison; as chief of the Services
Systems Technology Branch; and chief
of the staff college—plus many more.
From 1974 to 1977, he was a visiting
professor at the University of Ibadan,
Nigeria. After developing norms for
Nigerian children, he established the
child's clinic for psychological assess-
ment and evaluation. He also serve
an organization development cons,
and trainer of trainers to the Nigerian
government in their Center for Man-
agement Development.
In addition, he was the associate
director, Cleveland job Corps Center
for Women, taught in the Department
of Psychiatry at Meharry Medical Col-
lege and worked as a clinical psycholo-
gist at the Kansas Neurological
Institute, and affiliate of the Menninger
Foundation, Topeka. He maintains a
private clinical practice.
Nichols was educated at Assumption
College, Windsor, Canada; Eberhardt-
Karls Universitat, Tubinger, Germany;
and Leopoline-Franchiscea Universitat,
Innsbruck, Austria, where he received
his doctorate of philosophy in psychol-
ogy and psychiatry cum laude. He
served in the Army during the Korean
kVar, and has two children.
Lamm to speak at
Mayors' luncheon
The Mayor's Association is proud to
announce that Richard D. Lamm will
address the conference at their luncheon
on Thursday. During his presentation,
"Brave New World of Public Policy,"
Lamm %ill discuss that the challenge of
the 1990s is to meet new public needs
with evermore limited resources. He
urges that the "task before us is to re -
conceptualize much of what government
does and how it does it."
When he was elected governor of
Colorado in 1974, Tint magazine
called Richard Lamm one of America's
outstanding young leaders. During the
next 12 years, he became one of Amer-
ican's outstanding governors, serving
longer than any prior Colorado chief
executive.
The author of several books, includ-
ing Megatratunas: America at the Year 2000
and The Immigration Time Bomb, Lamm
also won the 1985 Christian Scieue "4oni-
tor essay award for his work, "Peace
2010." and was selected as one of Time
magazine's "200 Young Leaders of
America" in 1974.
Since its founding in the fall of 1987,
he hes served as director of the center
for public policy and contemporary
issues at the University of Denver,
where he holds the Leo Block chair.
His research and teaching focus has
been in the health policy area with a
special emphasis on generational health
care issues and the allocation of health
care resources. In addition, he practices
law with the Denver law firm of
O'Connor and Hannan, and is a
broadcast commentator for CBS affili-
ate KMGH TV, Denver.
Personal and
professional growth
highlight Friday
session
As elected officials and staff, much of
what you do depends on working with,
through, or for other people. In her
Friday morning presentation, "Build-
ing Productive Relationships: Personal
and Professional," Dr. Andrea Mol -
berg will give you practical ideas and
skills for building, improving, and
maintaining productive relationships.
You will get an improved under-
standing of why people—elected offi-
cials, staff, and constituents—behave as
they do; you'll also discover principles
and strategies for enhancing relation-
ships at home, work, and in your
community. Tips for obtaining cooper-
ation, avoiding relationship roadblocks,
and overcoming relationship barriers
will all be part of this personally and
professionally rewarding program.
Don't miss it.
Dr. Molberg holds a bachelor's
degree in speech communication from
Arizona State University and a docto-
rate in Industrial/Organizational and
Consulting Psychology from the Uni-
versity of Minnesota. She is a licensed
consulting psychologist whose practice
focuses on employee and job candidate
evaluation, management team and
organization development, problem
employee coaching, and personal coun-
seling. She is featured extensively as a
trainer and speaker for national semi-
nars and conferences in both the public
and private sector.
In addition to her consulting, coun-
seling, and training practice, Molberg
is an adjunct faculty at the University
of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Prior to joining the St. Thomas faculty
in 1974, she taught at the University of
Minnesota. In 1976 she was selected
Teacher of the Year, and in 1978 she
was chosen An Outstanding Young
Woman in America.
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ROBERT A. ALSOP
PAUL D. BAERTSCHI
RONALD H. BATTY
MARY J. BRENDEN
STEPHEN J. Bl. St L
ROBERT C. CARLSO%
CHRISTINE M. CHALE
JOHN B. DEAN
MARYG. DOBBINS
JEFFREY ENG
STEFANIE Ni. GALEY
DAVID L. GRAVEN
CORRINE A. HEINE
JAMES S. HOLMES
DAVIDJ. KENNEDY
JOHN R. LARSON
WELLINGTON H. LAW'
The Honorable Kim
and City Council
City of Plymouth
HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center. Minneapolis. Minnesota 55402
(612)337-9300
Facsimile (612) 337-9 31 0
W'RITER'S DIRECT DIAL
M. Bergman
Members
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
337-9209
May 9, 1991
Re: Voting Requirements for Charter Commission
Dear Mayor Bergman and Council Members:
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JULIE A. LAWLER
CHARLES L. LEFEVERE
JOHN M. LEFEV RE:. JR.
ROBERT J. LINDALL
LAURA K. MOLLET
DANIEL R. NEI.SON
BARBARA L. PORTW'OOD
MARY FRANCES SKALA
JAMES M. STROMMEN
STEVEN M.TALLEN
JAMES J. THOMSON. JR.
LARRY M. W'ERTHEIM
BONNIE L. WILKINS
OF COINSEL
ROBERT L. DAVIDSON
JOHN G. HOES(H
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At the May 6, 1991 council meeting, you asked me to research the
voting requirements for the Charter Commission. Specifically,
you inquired as to whether actions of the Charter Commission
require more than a majority vote.
Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.05, Subd. 2 states that within 30
days after the initial appointment of the Charter Commission, the
Commission must make rules, including quorum requirements,
pertaining to its operations and procedures. Minnesota Statutes
Section 410.07 states that as soon as practicable after its
appointment, the Charter Commission shall deliver to the City
Clerk either a report determining that a home rule charter is not
necessary or desirable, or a draft of a proposed charter. In
_either case, the report must be signed by at least a majority of
the Charter Commission members.
The legislature has not imposed a super majority requirement in
any instance for the Charter Commission. Arguably, the Charter
Commission in its bylaws could establish rules, such as quorum
requirements, of less than a majority. However, the Commission's
rules could not alter the statutory requirement that the final
report be signed by at least a majority of its members.
M
The Honorable Rim M. Bergman
City Council Members
May 9, 1991
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In summary, there is no super majority requirement for the
Charter Commission. The only requirement is that the final
report be adopted by at least a majority of the members.
Sincerely,
tams�,J. Thomson
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cc: James Willis
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 9, 1991
TO: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Laurie Rauenhorst *ity Clerk
SUBJECT: AMBER WOODS DRAINAGE CONCERNS
The week of April 22, I was contacted by Debbie Kirchgastner,
3525 Urbandale Lane, phone 473-8423, regarding drainage concerns
in Amber Woods.
She indicated that the Amber Woods drainage problems go back for
twenty years, and she and the neighbors would like to address the
Council. I suggested she attend the next Forum on May 21 and
submit written information to me beforehand so that the Council
and staff can be prepared to discuss the item. She stated that
she would prefer to be placed on the regular Council agenda. I
said we would call her back with respect to the agenda after we
received her written information.
On May 9 you forwarded a call to me from Councilmember Vasiliou
regarding this same issue. You asked that I contact Ms.
Kirchgastner and prepare a background memo for the Council Forum
on May 21.
I contacted Ms. Kirchgastner again today. She stated that on
Sunday, May 12, the Amber Woods Association is meeting and
compiling information to be forwarded to the City. She also
indicated they have meetings scheduled in the next week with the
DNR and Army Corps of Engineers. When I noted that her item was
on the Forum, she again stated that she wants to be on the
regular agenda for the Council meeting. I stated that the City
Manager or you would review the information she submits and call
her following receipt to discuss whether it is more appropriate
for the agenda or Forum. She indicated that we would receive the
information by Tuesday, May 14.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 10, 1991
TO: Eric Blank, Parks & Recreation Director
FROM: Mark S. Peterson, Supt. of Parks
SUBJECT: EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL
The Executive Development Program is a two year program followed by a
graduates institute. The location is at the University of Indiana in
Bloomington, Indiana. I attended the second year of the program in March of
1991.
The program content consisted of:
1. Strategic planning for park systems.
2. Managing for the future.
3. Personal assessment.
4. Executive and staff development.
5. Better performance through better listening.
6. Communications
7. Life-style, stress, nutrition, exercise and you.
8. Leadership challenge.
If I were to summarize or categorize the program, I would create two primary
categories.
1. Planning - This included aspects of developing a plan from the
planning phase to the final implementation.
Items covered along the way included:
a. Values and visions.
b. Missions (statements).
C. Plan of action.
d. Capabilities.
e. Prioritization.
f. Assembly.
g. Implementation.
. M:�0
Executive Development School
May 10, 1991
Page Two
Heavy emphasis was placed upon a team building approach. An
interesting approach was the Bradford Woods Exercise. This was a
team exercise with various scenarios developed to make you rely on
others as a team. Obstacles were placed in your way causing you to
plan, implement, and assess the project by utilizing the entire team.
Communications or lack of it would make or break the team.
2. Personal assessment or you and your skills.
In year one they dealt with you as a speaker and a writer. Year two
dealt with you as a listener, your abilities as an organizer, your
life-style, etc.
From a listening aspect they talked about:
a. The intent to listen.
b. Concentration.
C. Control of emotions.
d. Understanding.
e. Memory aids.
Being a better listener results in being a better communicator.
Organizational skills were discussed, including various in basket and
team work type activities.
Life-style assessments were discussed involving stress, diet and
exercise and how it can affect you in the work place. What you can
do in the work place to reduce stress.
A sharing session also took place. Some interesting ideas always pop up.
Last year was a court delineation or roping system for sand volleyball came
up. This year the idea of a V.I.P. Program was discussed.
This is a Volunteer in Parks Program which is similar to our Adopt -A -Park
Program. The V.I.P. fits particularly well in Plymouth:
1. Very important person.
2. Volunteers in parks.
3. Volunteers in Plymouth.
I am exploring some ideas for identification that could be used City wide
rather than just in the Parks.
This has been a valuable school to me and the City of Plymouth. We have
utilized ideas from its program. I would recommend it to others in the field.
The graduates institute will be held in 1992. I believe from all appearances
the graduate program should be attended. There will be heavy emphasis on
Volunteerism, How To Do More With Less, What's The Future, More Team Building
and Risk Management. All of these are staring us in the face now and will be
with us for many years to come.
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 8, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: ADOPT A PARK UPDATE
The attached listing indicates that we have 30 groups at this time that have
adopted parks or trails throughout the community. We have groups from
churches, schools, boy scouts, girl scouts, and individual families
participating in the program.
The first page of the review lists individuals and groups that are taking care
of parks. The second page lists schools that are taking care of parks, and
the third page is groups or individuals that are taking care of trails.
I have also attached for Council information a news release describing the
Greenwood Elementary students' work at Green Oaks Neighborhood Park.
I will continue to update the Council on the progress of this program
throughout the summer.
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Gloria Nelson -17820 -8th
Ray Lottie, 18045 -29th
540-142 6 6 a1-3175
Barb Patrin, 15820 -16th
Place 476-2170
Heidi Tullgren
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Pat Young -18125 -20th Av�. 6/15/91 I ^
Debbie Geronsin
16320 -27th P3,
Jeanne Wesler
14520 -44th Av
Jennifer Martin
10320 -28th Ave.
Dale Palmer -2810 Kimber y
475-1012 B
Shari Pederson, 4320
Rosewood, 553-0552
Eric Nettz - 497-4792
Rich Gotz-415
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Jim Libby - 476-3220
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Jack Weeks - 476-3170
Louis Benko - 476-3160
Gary Kipling -476-3080
Rhonda Smith -545-1649
arol Bryant -476-5000
Ply.Creek Elem.
Patricia Joslin-476-314
Oakwood Elem.
onda Smith -545-1649
Zachary Elem.
Gary ip ing-476-3080
Sunset Elem.
Birchview Elem.
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Pilgrim Elem.
Roger Evans
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Julie Jones - 12100-61s
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Connie Lewis - 305
Vicksburg - 476-305
Mrs. Burke - 12520 -49th
553-0712
Shorty Hillmer - 5445
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CITY OF
PUMOUTR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 1991
GREENWOOD STUDENTS ADOPT TRAIL SEGMENT
Two classes from Greenwood Elementary School adopted a trail
segment near their school. The students in Karen Bazany's first
grade and Debbie Hoeve's fifth grade classes collected litter
along Amber Woods trail and at Green Oaks Park, 26th and Xanthus
Ln.
The students undertook the project as part of the City of
Plymouth's Clean and Restore our Environment (CARE) program.
CARE gives individuals and groups the opportunity to adopt a
park, trail segment or flowerbed.
CARE participants are responsible for picking up litter in
their adopted area on a preagreed timeline. The timeline is
worked out with individual or group. The City provides trash
bags and will pick up and dispose of the filled bags. For more
information, call 550-5131.
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 9, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager CD
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation(—'F
SUBJECT: ETHNIC FOLK ART FESTIVAL
We have just been notified by the Minnesota State Arts Board that we have
received an award of $1,800 to hold an Ethnic Folk Art Festival in 1992.
Karol Greupner of our recreation staff has done an outstanding job of writing
this grant application and putting the program outline together.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 10 a. m. to 5 p.m., at
Wayzata East Jr. High School. Attached for your information is a partial
listing of participants in the program.
I will keep you and the Council informed as further information on this event
becomes available.
EB/np
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Folk artists who have been invited to display and demonstrate their ethnic
folk art. Those individuals indicated by an * have given us tentative
acceptance. We await final confirmation from the others. Additional folk
artists (judged by the event staff for quality and authenticity) will be
invited to participate.
Bavarian Folk Art
*Hmong Handiwork
Linda Chupansky
Wooden Horse Shop
Minneapolis, MN 925-1148
Hmong Women's Association
Lao family
Minneapolis, MN 487-3466
*Latino Crafts (pinatas & paper flowers) Clues Spanish Speaking Seniors
St. Paul, MN 292-0117
Geraldo Cascas, Srs. Coordinator
*Norwegian Rosemaling
*Quilting
Spinning/Weaving
Swedish Painting
Ukrainian Egg Decorating
Basket Weaving
Hardanger
Pottery
Woodcarving
Ethnic Food Booths
Winnie Fernstrom
Crystal, MN 545-2993
Mary England
Golden Valley, MN 544-7575
Judy Lewman
Mound, MN 472-4524
Gunnar Carlson
North Branch, MN
Katherine Filipovich
Golden Valley, MN 544-4924
No designated artist yet
No designated artist yet
No designated artist yet
No designated artist yet
To be selected
Work samples are not presented for these artists as grant money is not
requested to finance their participation. These individuals will be
offered the opportunity to sell their art work to the public in
attendance.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 2, 1991
TO: Chief Richard J. Carlquist
FROM: Warren Kulesa - Housing Inspector P
SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF CALLS FOR SERVICE REGARDING HOUSING
INSPECTIONS
During the first few months of this program I have received
approximately 40 calls in regards to housing matters.
Twenty of these calls required no action on my part, as they were
strictly tenant/landlord lease conflicts. I advised the callers
to contact the Minnesota Tenants Union for legal information.
Ten of these calls were legitimate complaints. However, the
tenants had failed to notify management of their problems. I
advised the tenant to notify management in writing, and if they
were unsatisfied with management's response to then notify me.
The remaining ten calls required some followup on my part. A
couple of these calls were handled by simply contacting
management and finding out what was going on with maintenance.
The other calls concerned such things as holes in the ceilings,
wasps in an apartment, exhaust fans not functioning in an
underground parking structure, and ill-fitting windows and patio
doors.
I had one call concerning a rental home. This home is
approximately 100 years old. By inspecting this structure with
Building Inspector Lutter, we observed 14 violations. This home
is no longer being rented.
I have also conducted sweeps of the apartment parking lots to
clear out the junk vehicles. The worst offender had 18 such
vehicles. Problems included missing front ends, motors totally
removed, and missing tires. Several vehicles have turned up as
abandoned autos.
I have been in contact with most of the apartment complex
managers in the City. I have made numerous personal contacts
through calls and complaints, and I recently attended the annual
Plymouth Fire Department Apartment Managers meeting.
Communications Coordinator Helen LeFave will include a note about
the program in her June newsletter to the public.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
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DATE: May 3, 1991
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM. Scott L. Hovet, City Assessor Wt 1
SUBJECT: SINGLE-FAMILY LIVING UNIT COUNT BREAKDOWN (TOTAL CITY)
The following is a listing of the type and the number of living units for each that
is on the tax rolls for assessment years January 2, 1989, 1990 and 1991.
'89 ASMT
'90 ASMT
'91 ASMT
TYPE OF DWELLING
# OF UNITS
# OF UNITS
# OF UNITS
Apartment Units
4,755
5,028
5,028
Single Family Homes
11,347
11,689
12,037
Condominiums
1,227
1,312
1,338
Townhouses
1,547
1,635
1,659
Permalease
269
211
202
Mobile Homes
67
67
66
Farm houses
34
32
30
Seasonal Res. (Cabins)
6
6
6
TOTAL LIVING UNITS:
19,252
19,980
20,366
1990 Assessment represents
an increase of 728
living units over
January 2, 1989.
There were 386 more living
units built during
1990.
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cc: Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Joe Ryan, Building Official
Staff
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 24, 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 Dennis
Zylla, Joy Tierney, Larry Marofsky,
Michael Stulberg, and John Wire (arrived
at 7:12 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Hal Pierce.
STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City
Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Planning
Secretary Jackie Watson.
*MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Tierney to approve the April 10, 1991 minutes with the
change on page 49 changing the name Mr. Anderson to Mr.
Laukka.
Vote. 5 Ayes (Commissioner Marofsky left the table and VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
did not vote). MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Hennepin County HENNEPIN COUNTY
for a Site Plan and Waste Facility Conditional Use Permit (89057)
for a Solid Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility located
at the northeast corner of County Road 6 and I-494.
Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the April 18, 1991 staff
report.
Chairman Plufka asked if staff, in questioning three of
the six criteria that must be met for a Conditional Use
Permit, thought they were not a significant issue, or if
staff's recommendation for approval was made, leaving the
decision ultimately for the Planning Commission to decide.
Coordinator Dillerud responded that the findings were not
conclusive on three of the six criteria that must be met
for this Conditional Use Permit.
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Planning Commission Minutes
hpri 1 24, 1991
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Chairman Plufka stated that the area of the site
designated for the deposit of household waste was not
enclosed and that it should be if the deposited waste is
left outside the building.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that no household waste
material may be deposited outside by Zoning Ordinance
standards.
Commissioner Wire stated that he was concerned with the
impact this site would have on the well system of the
community.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that the Metropolitan Council
had done an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the
Statement said that the aquifers of Plymouth would not be
impacted. He stated that the City was not convinced by
this finding in the EIS. He said that the EIS is
available for review.
Commissioner Stulberg asked if the traffic study that was
done for the site was done using the 40 percent usage
operation of the site rather than 100 percent operation.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that the traffic study was
done using the proposed level of operation information
which is considered the maximum usage of the site for this
application. He said that if an increase in the percent
of operating capacity of the site were anticipated,
Hennepin County would have to submit a new Conditional Use
Permit application to the City and return to the Planning
Commission, for a Hearing and the City Council for
approval.
Commissioner Stulberg asked if the Engineering Division
had looked at the effects of increased traffic to the site
at an increased rate of operation.
City Engineer Faulkner responded that they had not.
Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Janet Leick representing
Hennepin County.
Ms. Leick stated the this petition is a result of State
mandated rules for the management of waste and the
necessity for waste to be burned at either the downtown
Minneapolis burn facility or the facility at Elk River.
She said that the transfer of waste from the smaller
garbage packers to the large trucks is a more efficient
method for transporting the waste to the burn facilities.
Ms. Leick stated that the dropoff area for household waste
that is not depicted on the plans as being enclosed will
be enclosed. She said hazardous chemicals will be placed
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in drums and will be disposed of by contracted
professionals handling hazardous chemicals. This will be
picked up on a weekly or bi-weekly basis depending on the
quantity.
Ms. Leick stated that the solid waste area is a pit
design. She said this material is very dry and sprinklers
are located above the pit to add some moisture to the dry
waste to control dust.
Ms. Leick explained that the classroom facility on the
proposed site will allow the public to observe the pit
operations.
She said that this site would not cause the public to stop
using their private garbage haulers for household waste
because the cost of bringing household waste to this site
would cost approximately $20 a load and would be more
expensive than the cost of a private garbage hauler.
Ms. Leick stated that the amount of waste coming to the
existing Brooklyn Park Waste Transfer Facility is less
than anticipated. She said the recycling efforts of the
public has resulted in the decrease.
Commissioner Zylla asked what has been done to eliminate
the odor that could escape in the surrounding community.
Ms. Leick stated that a negative air flow system will be
installed which will pull the odors back into the pit
area.
Commissioner Zylla asked if the pit area material would
leak into the ground.
Ms. Leick introduced Mr. Brent Lindgren from Hennepin
County.
Mr. Lindgren stated that the material in the pit is dry
and will not filter into the ground. He said that the
lining is bituminous with clay beneath the pit. He stated
that the pit is cleaned each evening.
Commissioner Zylla questioned what part of the operation
would be using the sanitary sewer system of the City.
Mr. Lindgren responded that only the bathroom and
janitorial facility of the site would use the sanitary
sewer system of the city.
Commissioner Zylla asked how long the Brooklyn Park Waste
Transfer Facility has been in operation and whether there
have been any problems with odor, litter or accidents.
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Mr. Lindgren responded that there have been no problems
with the Brooklyn Park facility which has been in
operation almost a year. He stated that the pit is
cleaned every day and the area around the facility is
walked by a staff member and any litter is picked up every
day
Commissioner Marofsky observed that the asphalt coverage
proposed for the site seemed to be excessive because there
would be only a few trucks at the site at one given time.
He asked what the setback of the drive lane from Annapolis
Lane was.
Ms. Leick responded that the amount of asphalt was needed
for the design of the landscaping and buffer on the site.
She said the location of the scale house from Annapolis
Lane was 1,300 feet, whereas it is 600 feet from the road
at the Brooklyn Park facility.
Commissioner Marofsky observed that the traffic flow of
the Brooklyn Park facility was different than this site
and Brooklyn Park contained less asphalt.
Ms. Leick responded that the lay -of -the -land was used for
the design of the Plymouth site.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that he would like to see the
building site moved further to the north on the site
closer to Watertower Circle, and farther away from County
Road 6.
Mr. Lindgren stated that there is a covenant of the
portion of the property closer to Watertower Circle which
prohibits a Waste Transfer Station.
Commissioner Marofsky asked if some parking spaces could
be located on the north part of the site near Watertower
Circle.
Mr. Lindgren stated that he would have to look at that
possibility.
Commissioner Marofsky noted that the setback of the
driveway on the proposed plan was only 22 feet instead of
25 feet.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that he would look at that and
make sure it is corrected.
N Commissioner Marofsky asked if his observation of the 7-
b foot chain link fence on top of a 3-4 foot high berm off
t County Road 6 was correct.
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Ms. Danielson stated that she has lived in Plymouth for
two years and was not aware of this application until
recently. She stated she is opposed to the proposal.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Earl Peterson of 14875 -
19th Avenue North.
Mr. Peterson stated that if this request was approved he
wanted access to the site allowed only from Highway 55, 1-
494 and 1/10th of a mile on County Road 6. He said he
also wanted construction people limited to this restricted
street access.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Leroy Reinke of 14411
County Road 6.
Mr. Reinke stated that he was concerned with the
deterioration of the site once it was in existence for a
few years. He said that the increased traffic would make
his driveway unsafe because of its access onto County Road
6. He said he would like the speed limit reduced on
County Road 6 to 30 mph if the site was approved.
Mr. Reinke said he was concerned over loss in property
values, the increased traffic on Annapolis Lane, and the
increased costs to the City for control of traffic and
truck safety. He suggested the County donate funds to the
City to help pay for increased control costs.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Richard Schmidt of 14310
13th Avenue North.
Mr. Schmidt stated that this site will just be a garbage
dump with a roof on top. He said he is opposed to the
proposed and is concerned about decreased property values,
odors and airborne litter. Mr. Schmidt said he was
opposed to any Saturday operation. Mr. Schmidt said he
was concerned about the fact that the downtown burn
facility could close and whether there would be continued
use of this site if that happened.
Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Marsha Videen of 1151
Kingsview.
Ms. Videen stated her concerns were increased traffic; the
size of signage for the site; a larger designated cleanup
area around the site; and how often would cleanup in the
area be done. She said she did not feel the request meets
the criteria for a Conditional Use Permit in the area of
"comfort" of the surrounding property owners. She said
this plan would be better suited to an area with more
industrial development.
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Commissioner Stulberg asked if any residential development
was located as close to the site in Brooklyn Park as in
the proposed Plymouth site.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Henry Willegalle of 1525
Juneau Lane.
Mr. Willegalle stated his concerns included the increase
in heavy truck traffic; the interference this traffic
could cause in an emergency situation such as a fire,
since Plymouth has a volunteer Fire Department; and the
location is too close to a public park and the water
tower. He said that he felt the design was bad and that
the County is trying to squeeze the design into a site
that is too small.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Stulberg asked if the pit is above a clay
base. He asked what would happen in case of a flood or
fire.
Mr. Lindgren responded that soil borings were done on the
site and that the base of the pit sits on top of at least
4 feet of clay. He said that the water would have to be
pumped out of the pit in case of a flood, and a fire would
be contained within the pit.
Commissioner Wire asked whether the drain pipe from the
sink in the household waste area is monitored.
Mr. Lindgren stated that the bulk of the material
deposited in the area is house paint and staff monitors
the sink to prevent waste materials from being deposited
there.
Commissioner Marofsky asked how much fuel will be stored
in the underground fuel tank and the use of this fuel.
Mr. Lindgren stated that the fuel tank holds 10,000
gallons of diesel fuel which is used for the semi -trucks
and heavy equipment on the site.
Commissioner Tierney questioned why the semi -trucks which
use the center exit lane do not have a stop sign which the
inner and outer lane do. She said she would prefer to see
a yield sign used for the inner and outer lanes to
eliminate the confusion a stop sign would cause.
Mr. Lindgren stated that the stop sign would make it
easier for pedestrians to cross the three lanes to access
the building and was recommended by City staff. The
County would prefer to use yield signs.
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Commissioner Tierney stated that the truck traffic on
Annapolis Lane could be as high as 30 vehicles per hour
which would amount to 300 trucks per day.
Mr. Lindgren said that it is the County's intent to
rebuild Annapolis Lane to a 4 -lane roadway. He said that
there would probably be a total of 100 trucks per day
using this roadway and that another business on this site
would probably generate more traffic.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that the size of this site is
14 acres and could accommodate a building of 250,000
square feet. This size building could generate more
traffic than the proposed plan.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DENY
Wire to recommend denial of the request by Hennepin County
for a Site Plan and Waste Facility Conditional Use Permit
for a Solid Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility located
at the northeast corner of County Road 6 and I-494 based
on the finding that the request does not meet the
Conditional Use Permit criteria Nos. 2, 3, and 4.
MOTION to amend by Commissioner Wire, seconded by MOTION TO AMEND
Commissioner Tierney to add Condition No. 5 to the list of
Conditional Use Permit criteria which is not met by this
application.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky and VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Stulberg voted Nay. MOTION carried on a 4-2 vote.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that he thought the proposed
chain link fence was unattractive in this area where the
other businesses were open and landscaped. He said he
felt the fence would set an undesirable precedent and
impair the property values of both the residential and
business property in the area.
Commissioner Wire presented a letter to Chairman Plufka to
be admit into the public record describing his thoughts on
why this application does not meet the six criteria
necessary for a Conditional Use Permit.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that this request does not
present proper utilization of the site and would have a
detrimental effect on the neighborhood.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION to recommend denial VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried unanimously on a 6-0 vote.
Commissioner Wire stated that he thought the site in
Brooklyn Park was great but that he could not accept the
amount of traffic this site in Plymouth would create on
County Road 6.
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Chairman Plufka stated that he voted against this request
because of the impact this proposed plan would have on the
residential neighborhood.
Community Development Director Blair Tremere arrived at
the meeting to discuss the proposed Zoning Ordinance
amendments.
Director Tremere reviewed Draft Amendment No. 1 regarding ZONING ORDINANCE
temporary promotional events and sales activities. He AMENDMENT NO. 1
explained the amendments were of a housekeeping nature and
resulted from the initial administration of the amendments
approved last year.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no
one present to speak on the issue. Chairman Plufka closed
the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Marofsky raised the concern that the property
owner would not be required to obtain an Administrative
Land Use Permit in conjunction with temporary sales by a
transient merchant but would be able to obtain an
Administrative Permit for sales in addition to those by
the transient merchant who obtained a license. This could
create an abuse of the intent the Task Force had when they
studied this issue.
He explained that the intent was to provide reasonable
regulation with minimal process --through use of an
Administrative Permit. While clarification was
appropriate for how many permits were needed per property,
the proposed language appears to create an exception.
That could prove to be problematical in keeping track of
the number of activities on a given property.
Director Tremere stated that there would be coordination
between the licensing and Administrative Permit process
within the City so that the total number of days allowed
for this type of sales would not be over the 60 days and
not over 10 separate events per year for each property as
intended by the Task Force.
He acknowledged Commissioner Marofsky's concerns and
stated that the City Clerk and City Attorney had drafted
amendments to the City Code on this subject. He said that
he would coordinate with them to ensure the City Code and
Zoning Ordinance language were consistent and within the
intent of the earlier amendments.
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire MOTION TO APPROVE
to recommend approval of the Draft Zoning Ordinance
Amendment regarding temporary outdoor promotional events
and sales activities. Staff is directed to coordinate
with the City Attorney and City Clerk to ensure the City
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moved and wattage increased for better lumination of the
crosswalk; 5) The Minnesota Department of Transportation will
be asked to undertake a study to determine the safe speed on
Zachary Lane from County Road 9 to 46th Avenue; and 6)
Parking will be prohibited on Zachary Lane from County Road 9
to 46th Avenue.
7. The Council approved the request of Opportunity Workshop for
the City to enter into an agreement whereby Minneapolis
Community Development Agency's bond financing will be used to
facilitate the construction of a proposed Opportunity
Workshop facility in the Ryan Business Center (west of
Highway 169 near 54th Avenue).
8. The Council approved the special assessments for the 1990
Street Reconstruction Program. No changes were made to the
formulas with respect to single family versus multifamily
residential parcels as had been previously discussed.
9. Polson/Trossen/Wright was authorized to prepare a space needs
analysis of the City Center building. This study will be
undertaken immediately as it will have an impact on the
layout and/or location of the Public Safety addition. The
Public Safety expansion plans must be done in a fashion which
does not preclude the effective expansion of the existing
building when needed in the future.
10. The Council adopted an ordinance and policy amendment
relating to Board and Commission appointments. Terms were
increased from two to three years, and an individual will now
be limited to two terms (total of six years). Also, the
appointment of Committee Chairpersons, previously done by the
Mayor, will now be done by the Committee members with
confirmation by the Mayor. These changes affect the Planning
Commission and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
The Council directed that similar changes be proposed for the
Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals.
11. The Council established a study session for Thursday, May 9
at 6:00 p.m. to review applications to City Boards and
Commissions and to the City Charter Commission.
12. The Council directed that a resolution regarding the Solid
Waste Transfer Station be placed on the May 21 agenda to
determine when the Council will consider this issue - in July
or in December. The County has requested that the City delay
action pending a reevaluation of the sold waste flows.
"Notes of the Meeting" is distributed to city employees after
each Council meeting. It contains items of general interest to
employees and not every action taken by the Council is reported.
Staff members should not rely on these notes for accuracy - only
the official Council minutes should be used for providing
information to petitioners or the public. Questions? Comments?
Call Laurie at 5014.
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May 8, 1991
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PROBLEM: Caller said she wanted the water cleaned up near where
she was located. However, she did not specify the
location, or give any other details.
SOLUTION: Because the caller did not leave her name, phone
number, or address, or specify the location of the
problem, it is impossible to follow up on this call.
CSN? MAY 10'91
MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 7, 1991
TO: Fred Moore, Public Works Director
FROM: Helen LaFave,VCCommunications Coordinator
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE CALL
I received a call on the 24 -Hour Customer Service Line on May 7,
concerning burned out street lights at:
o Pineview and approximately 400 Windemere Curve
o Intersection at Xenium/Carlson Parkway and 6th Avenue
North
Please check into this matter and let me know what action you
have taken on this by Tuesday, May 14 so that I may note it in my
customer service line log.
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cc: James G. Willis, City Manager
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Dick Pouliot
12105 - 29th Avenue
Plymouth, MN 55441
North
SUBJECT: 1990 PLYMOUTH RECYCLING PROGRAM
Dear Dick:
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On Wednesday, May 1, each of us had the pleasure of attending the
Annual Hennepin County Recycling Recognition Luncheon. At the
luncheon, Plymouth was awarded two plaques recognizing our
continued leadership in solid waste recycling.
Each of us is aware that the success of the program is largely
due to your ongoing and diligent efforts. Dick, we want you to
know that we appreciate your day-to-day support of this important
program.
Based upon your track record, we know you will continue to do a
superlative job. Thanks again for making Plymouth's program a
model for the metropolitan area!
Sincerely,
im M. Bergman
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Carole lliwell
Councilmember
Bob Zitur
Councilmember
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 7, 1991
TO: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
FROM: Blair Tremere, Community Development Director
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SUBJECT: THANK YOU
As the consultant presents the survey on senior housing interest to the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority, I am prompted to belatedly thank you for
your unsolicited help in not only identifying a way to ensure that the sample
of senior citizens included more than just those who own homes but also in
developing the mailing list on your own time. Your efforts significantly
contributed to the quality of the universe which we tested. You may be aware
that a significant response was received and that included responses from
senior citizens who are renters as well as those who are homeowners who
participate in the City's utility assistance program.
No matter what the outcome of the survey itself, it is the requested product
that resulted from much hard work and coordination. And much of that is to be
credited to you. Thank you.
cc: Assistant City Manager Frank Boyles
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: May 7, 1991
TO: Sharon Werleman
FROM: Community Development Director B1 Tremere and Planning Secretary
Jackie Watson ,,-X- ,
SUBJECT: THANK YOU
You recently greatly helped us by addressing Public Hearing Notices which were
being prepared and distributed under a tight time deadline. The City Council
had directed that additional residents be notified of the Public Hearing on
the proposed Waste Transfer Station and that direction required extraordinary
effort by several staff members to prepare the list.
The lists do not amount to much however unless the notices can be mailed and
that is where you provided extremely fine assistance in helping us with that
project.
I told Laurie Rauenhorst that I felt it was a good example of the cooperation
you all identified some time ago that was possible between our departments and
particularly involving you when you can help with work that does not require
you to be away from the reception area.
The notices were sent in a timely manner and, based on the response at the
Public Hearing, were received by the residents.
The Planning Division and Planning office support staff very much appreciate
your cooperation and assistance.
cc: Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
(pl/bt/recp)
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May 9, 1991 PLYMOUTR
Sergeant Lawrence E. Rogers
Plymouth Police Department
SUBJECT: LETTER OF RECOGNITION
Dear Larry:
This letter of recognition is being presented to you for the
outstanding achievement that you accomplished by obtaining
Council approval for a City park for Willow Wood Estates
residents.
Your proposal for a park for the residents of Willow Wood Estates
was extensively researched. In addition, you made many "face-to-
face" contacts to garner support for your proposal. By working
with the residents of Willow Wood Estates, other City department
heads, the Park and Recreation Commission and, finally, the City
Council, you single-handedly spearheaded a much needed
neighborhood facility.
I join with the 162 residents (most of them children) of Willow
Wood Estates in congratulating you on the exemplary manner in
which you achieved your objective. You have brought great credit
to this Department by your outstanding work.
Your achievement was extraordinary and will more than likely
improve the police community relations with residents of Willow
Wood Estates. This, in turn, will mean a reduction in the demand
for police services. I join with all members of this Department,
as well as other City officials, in thanking you for your
exceptional achievement.
Sincerely,
Richard J. arlq t
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
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cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
Personnel File
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CITY OF
F:ichard C. Lewis PLYMOUTH -
Administrative Law Judge
()ffice of Administrative Hearings
500 Flour Exchange Building
,510 4th Avenue So.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
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;SUBJECT: PROPOSED RULES GOVERNING OPEN BURNING - MINNESOTA RULES
.7005, .075 - .0815
Honorable Judge Lewis:
On April 16, an administrative hearing was held to consider
:revisions to the present air pollution control rules regarding
Open burning. Mark Peterson, Plymouth's Superintendent of Parks,
was present to give oral testimony. The official record was to
:remain open for 20 days to receive additional written testimony
as contained herein.
:Plymouth's concerns relate to Minnesota Rules 7005.0820 (Subpart
2 which presently reads as follows:
Subpart 2. Site Location. The site shall be located in
accordance with the following conditions, or as
ayyroved by the Director of Air Ouality:
(emphasis mine) .
The Pollution Control Agency's new proposal will delete the
underscored language eliminating any discretion for the
Commissioner or Director of Air Quality. It will state that all
one hundred or so burnsites throughout the State must meet the
same locational criteria whether relevant or not.
This is not sound public policy. There are vast differences in
permanent burning sites throughout the state. In some cases,
1,000 feet from an occupied building or public roadway is
appropriate. In other cases, it may not be enough. In still
others, less than 1,000 feet would provide for sufficient public
protection.
The City of Plymouth has had a permanent burn site for diseased
trees for over fifteen years in the same location. During that
entire time our site has not conformed with the minimum 1,000
feet from a public roadway. Six burns take place per year at the
facility. The site is located within an industrial area, burns
are scheduled for weekends only when there is virtually no
traffic or occupancy of adjacent industrial buildings and public
roadways. A contractor monitors each fire continuously.
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This location is within 750 feet of the nearest public roadway
and there is no better site alternative in the community.
Using the discretion allowed by the present rules, the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency has granted. Plymouth a permit for more
than fifteen years recognizing that the public is sufficiently
protected. The new rules would eliminate the Plymouth Site and
sites like ours. It would place them in the same category as a
site located by a freeway burning every day of the summer season.
This makes no sense and is poor public policy.
The department must have the discretion in issuing permits. Not
all sites are identical. The new rules would not allow the
department to execute the discretion necessary to maintain sound
public policy. We can only conclude that this is a drafting
oversight. We recommend that the existing language be retained.
Without the existing language, many permanent burn sites which
are responsibly operated will be eliminated. The impact of
eliminating such burnsites will be to dramatically increase
landfill costs and usage for residents, developers, and business
persons in affected communities. The only other option is to
request a variance. This wastes energy and staff time on both
the state and local level. We should focus our resources on
accomplishing our respective missions, rather than spending
needless time processing variance requests, which could be
eliminated by properly crafting rule language today.
Sincer
Yles
Frank
Assistant City Manager
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cc: Jackie Deneen, MPCA
Mark Peterson
May 6, 1991
David and Cheryl Brellenthin
2190 Zanzibar Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brellenthin:
In 1989 the Plymouth City Council became aware that several
residents had constructed basketball structures within the public
right-of-way, generally at the edge 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 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 May 22. 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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Mr. Dean Johnson
CENVESCO, INC.
3650 Annapolis Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
SUBJECT: QUAIL RIDGE ADDITION (85081)
COMMON AREA
Dear Dean:
You have received a copy of a letter dated May 1, 1991 to Mayor Kim
Bergman from Holly Monahan and Kris Quinn in the Quail Ridge Addition.
The main concern in the letter was the growth of the grass.
By letter dated December 6, 1990 to you I informed you that the only
remaining items to be completed in the common area were as follows:
1. Provide written easement documentation for the drainage
swale on the lot south of the common open area.
2. Verify in the spring of 1991 that the grass seed, as
planted, has been established.
After receiving the May 1 letter from Holly Monahan and Kris Quinn, I
inspected the common open area with Mark Peterson, Superintendent of
Parks. It is his opinion that adequate growth of grass has not taken
place from the seeding from last fall.
In order to establish adequate ground cover, the entire area needs to be
overseeded. Also, there are several areas with steeper slopes where
erosion is taking place. As part of the overseeding, these areas need
to be mulched. This is necessary for the seed to have time to germinate
without erosion taking place.
The overseeding needs to be completed on or before May 17, 1991. This
is to take advantage of the cooler weather and spring moisture in order
that the seed can germinate before the hot, dryer summer.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612! 550-5000
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Mr. Dean Johnson
May 3, 1991
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If there are any questions about the work which must be completed,
please contact me. Also, please let me know when the work will be
completed. If the work is not completed by May 17, the City will use
your financial guarantee to pay a contractor to do the necessary
reseeding.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: `James G. Willis, City Manager
Holly Monahan
4255 Orchid Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55446
Kris Quinn
4195 Orchid Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55446
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Holly Monahan
4255 Orchid Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55446
559-8132
Kris Quinn
4195 Orchid Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55446
557-0224
May 1, 1991
Mayor Kim Bergman
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Dear Mayor Bergman:
As you may recall, the city required Dean R. Johnson to redo and complete the
common ground area of Quail Ridge Development last fall. Specifically, grass
propagating, tree and shrub replacement, regrading, etc.
At this time some trees and shrubs appear to be well, others may need to be
replaced. However, the grass is spotty at best and once again is becoming weed
infested. Therefore, the residents of Quail Ridge ask that the city again
inspect the common ground area of Quail Ridge to determine the course of action
necessary for Dean R. Johnson to comply with the directive issued by the City
Council last fall.
We believe that it is imperative to address the problem as soon as possible
before the weed problem becomes too bad and while sufficient spring moisture is
available to propagate grass seed.
Thank you for your prompt attention concerning this matter.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Very truly yours,
wc� �,
Holly'Monahan Kris Quinn
cc: Carole Helliwell, City Council
Lloyd Ricker, City Council
Maria Vasiliou, City Council
Bob Zitur, City Council
James Willis, City Manager
Fred Moore, Public Works
Dean Johnson, Cenvesco
Gary Persons, Cenvesco
Quail Ridge Homeowners
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JIM RAMSTAD
THIRD DISTRICT, MINNESOTA
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE
SELECT COMMITTEE ON
NARCOTICS ABUSE AND CONTROL
DISABILITIES TASK FORCE
COCHAIRMAN
May 2, 1991
Congregg of the Mniteb *tatrg
Joouge of Repregentatibeg
Ula!9bington, 3BC 20515
The Honorable Kim M. Bergman
Mayor
City Of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Kim:
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WASHINGTON OFFICE
504 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
(202) 225-2871
DISTRICT OFFICE
8120 PENN AVENUE SOUTH, # 152
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
(6 12) 881-4600
Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on receiving the
Sustained Excellence Award at the Hennepin County Recycling
Recognition Luncheon.
A clean environment is the single most important legacy to our
children. It is critical that we protect it for them. Your hard
work has set a fine example for the rest of the community.
Once again, congratulations.
please let me know.
Serely,
JI ST
Mem er of Congress
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If I can ever be of assistance,
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May 6, 1991
VCITY OF
PLYMOUTR
Representative Ron Abrams
Room 209 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
SUBJECT: H2OOUUSE FILE 1086
Dear Repre4� -- a -i_re--:Abrams :
I am writing to express concern about aspects of House File 1086,
which would place a cap on franchise fees and revise the form of
tax computation on electricity usage.
We urge you to oppose both these
a 3% cap on franchise fees.
charged for the benefit of using
this benefit is likely to be
community basis, no arbitrary
Instead, this amount should
negotiation.
proposals. There should not be
In theory, a franchise fee is
the public right-of-way. Since
different on a community by
cap should be established.
be established by franchise
If the Legislature believes a cap is absolutely essential, then
the cap should be no less than 5% as this is the amount which has
heretofore been negotiated with NSP and Minnegasco as part of the
uniform electric and gas franchises in the metropolitan area.
My second concern has to do with possible changes in computing
sales tax on electricity consumption. At present, the State's 6%
sales tax is charged on residential electricity. The new
proposal would change the tax from a sales tax which is a
percentage of the total bill, to a fee per kilowatt hour (0.371
per kilowatt hour). The kilowatt hour tax would be subject to
adjustment for annual inflation.
The problem with revising the tax is that it will shift the tax
burden dramatically from outstate Minnesota to the metropolitan
area where electric rates are generally higher. We see no sound
policy reason to change the current law, other than to shift more
cost to metropolitan customers.
GSM MAY 10 19 1
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Representative Ron Abrams
May 6, 1991
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We appreciate any help you can give us in this regard. Thanks!
Sincerely,
es G. Willis
Ci y Manager
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cc: Glenn Purdue, Messerli & Kramer
Fred Moore, Public Works Director
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1'O: SRA Directors
FROM: Glenn Purdue, Special Counsel
DATE: April 25, 1991
RE: Items in DFL Tax Bill (HF 1086)
PAUL A. SORTLAND
JOSEPH B. NIERENSERG
WILLIAM C. HICKS
DAVID D. BEAUDOIN
WILLIAM M. HASICHT
PAUL W.ANDERSON
WILLIAM D.TURKULA
ANN M.SETNES
JOHN F. APITZ
DAVID C. ROLAND
ROLF A. SPONHEIM
CINDY L.OAVIS
ANNE L.JOHNSON
We discussed provisions concerning a cap on franchise fees and a change in the
sales tax on electricity at the SRA meeting on Wednesday night. Enclosed are
copies of the two provisions of which we spoke along with the proper citation.
I hope you will urge your representatives to oppose these two provisions. There
should be no cap on a franchise fee, or at worst, it should be 5%, as was negotiated
with NSP and Minnegasco in our uniform electric franchises.
I am also enclosing a copy of the present 216B.36.
We also discussed a change in the sales tax on residential electricity from 6% of the
bill to a charge per kwh. Note this would apply only to residential under the bill.
The irutiai cake proposed is equivaient W an eiectricity price of 6.2 cents per kwn.
NSP's present energy charge is 5.72 cents in the winter, and 6.53 cents in the
summer. Out state, the rate may be as much as 3 cents more. It would appear that
the NSP residential rate payer would not see much change in the sales tax paid, but
sales tax out state would be reduced for those on regular rates. However, for those
on conservation rates, such as off peak service, the sales tax would be substantially
increased. NSP's off peak service goes for 3.14 cents at the present time. Out state
the rate is approximately the same. Thus, those who are using off peak rates would
see a doubling in the sales tax they pay. This hardly seems a fair reward for their
investment in energy saving devices.
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MESSERLI & KRAMER
WILLIAM F. ME5SERLI
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ROSS E. KRAMER
1500 NORTHLAND PLAZA BUILDING
JOHN E. DRAWZ
TOM TOGAS
3800 WEST 80TH STREET
GLENN E. PURDUE
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55431-4409
DAVID R. KRACUM
MARK S. LARSON
(612) 893-6650
TIMOTHY J. SAUER
FACSIMILE (612) 893-6755
REBECCA H. FREDERICK
ROBERT G. RENNER, JR.
SANDRA L. NEREN
RANDOLPH W. MORRIS
CHRISTOPHER B. HUNT
JAMES C. WICKA
MEMORANDUM
1'O: SRA Directors
FROM: Glenn Purdue, Special Counsel
DATE: April 25, 1991
RE: Items in DFL Tax Bill (HF 1086)
PAUL A. SORTLAND
JOSEPH B. NIERENSERG
WILLIAM C. HICKS
DAVID D. BEAUDOIN
WILLIAM M. HASICHT
PAUL W.ANDERSON
WILLIAM D.TURKULA
ANN M.SETNES
JOHN F. APITZ
DAVID C. ROLAND
ROLF A. SPONHEIM
CINDY L.OAVIS
ANNE L.JOHNSON
We discussed provisions concerning a cap on franchise fees and a change in the
sales tax on electricity at the SRA meeting on Wednesday night. Enclosed are
copies of the two provisions of which we spoke along with the proper citation.
I hope you will urge your representatives to oppose these two provisions. There
should be no cap on a franchise fee, or at worst, it should be 5%, as was negotiated
with NSP and Minnegasco in our uniform electric franchises.
I am also enclosing a copy of the present 216B.36.
We also discussed a change in the sales tax on residential electricity from 6% of the
bill to a charge per kwh. Note this would apply only to residential under the bill.
The irutiai cake proposed is equivaient W an eiectricity price of 6.2 cents per kwn.
NSP's present energy charge is 5.72 cents in the winter, and 6.53 cents in the
summer. Out state, the rate may be as much as 3 cents more. It would appear that
the NSP residential rate payer would not see much change in the sales tax paid, but
sales tax out state would be reduced for those on regular rates. However, for those
on conservation rates, such as off peak service, the sales tax would be substantially
increased. NSP's off peak service goes for 3.14 cents at the present time. Out state
the rate is approximately the same. Thus, those who are using off peak rates would
see a doubling in the sales tax they pay. This hardly seems a fair reward for their
investment in energy saving devices.
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24 Sec. 11. [451.10] (MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE FEES.]
25 Subdivision 1. (AUTHORITY.] A municipality may require a
26 public utility furnishing natural, manufactured, or mixed gas,
27 or electricity in the municipality to obtain a license or
.28 franchise in accordance with the ordinances or regulations of
29 the municipality and to pay a franchise fee, not exceeding three
30 percent, based on the gross operating revenues or gross earnings
31 from the utility's operations in the municipality.
32 Subd. 2. [EXEMPTION.] The gross earnings or ocerating
33 revenues from the utility's operations in the municipality do
34 not include revenue derived from the sale of natural,
35 manufactured or mixed gas, or electricity by the public utility
36 to another public utility for resale.
1 Subd. 3. [DEFINITIONS.] "Public utility" has the meaning
2 given in section 216B.02, except it also includes (1) a
3 municipality or cooperative electric association organized under
4 chapter 308A, and (2) a public utility whose total natural gas
5 business consists of supplying natural, manufactured or mixed
6 gas to no more than 650 customers within the municipality.
7 "Municipality" means a statutory or home rule charter city
8 or a county for earnings derived from service provided in the
9 unincorporated area of the county.
10 Subd. 4. (PREEMPTION.) The provisions of this section are
11 the exclusive authority for municipalities to impose fees on
12 electricity or gas utility franchises or licenses. This section
13 does not affect the validity of an ordinance or rule imposing a
14 fee or charge enacted before June 1, 1991, and such an ordinance
15 or rule remains effective, except that the municipality may not
16 increase the rate of the charge after June 1, 1991.
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20 Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 1990, section 297A.02, is
21 amended by adding a subdivision to read:
22 Subd. 5. [RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICITY.] (a) An excise tax, in
23 lieu of the tax under subdivision 1, is imposed upon retail
24 sales or use of electricity billed to residences in this -state
25 at a rate of 0.371 cents per kilowatt hour.
26 (b) The rates of tax imposed under 12aragraph (a), and
27 section 297A.021, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) must be annually
28 adjusted for inflation. The commissioner of public service
29 shall by November l of each year prepare an estimate of the
30 percentage increase in the average'statewide, retail price of'a
31 kilowatt hour of electricity during the preceding 12 -month
32 period. The tax rate for the next calendar year is the rate for
33 the current year multiplied by the sum of one plus the
34 percentage increase (stated as a decimal) determined by the
35 commissioner of public service. The rates for a calendar year
36 apply to electricity metered during the calendar year. The
1 commissioner shall publish the annual rates in the State
2 Register by December I. Determination of the rates under this
3 subdivision is not subject to the administrative procedures act.
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216836 FRANCHISES CONTINUED.
iiy public utility furnishing the utility setvices enumerated in section 216B.02 or
occupying streets, highways, or other public property within a municipality may be
required to obtain a license, permit, right or franchise in accordance with the terms,
conditions, and limitations of regulatory acts of the municipality, including the placing
of distribution lines and facilities underground, and under the license, permit, right,
or franchise, the utility may be obligated by any municipality to pay to the municipality
fees to raise revenue or defray increased municipal costs accruing as a result of utility
operations, or both, including but not limited to a sum of money based upon gross oper-
ating revenues or gross earnings from its operations in the municipality so long as the
public utility shall continue to operate in the municipality, unless upon request of the
public utility it is expressly released from the obligation at any time by such municipal-
ity. All existing licenses, permits, franchises and other rights acquired by any public
utility or municipality prior to April 11, 1974, including the payment of existing fran-
chise fees, shall not be impaired or affected in any respect by the passage of this chapter,
except with respect to matters of rate and service regulation, service area assignments,
securities and indebtedness that are vested in the jurisdiction of the commission by this
chapter. However, in the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines, or
the parties by mutual agreement determine, that an existing license, permit, franchise
or other right has been abrogated or impaired by this chapter, or its execution, the
municipality affected shall impose and the public utility shall collect an excise tax on
the utility charges which from year to year yields an amount which is reasonably equiv-
alent to that amount of revenue which then would be due as a fee, charges or other thing
or service of value to the municipality under the franchise, license or permit. The
authorization shall be over and above taxing limitations including, but not limited to
those of section 477A.016. Franchises granted pursuant to this section shall be exempt
from the provisions of chapter 80C. For pw7w)sts of this fectier, ut_-l:ty sti=T
include a cooperative electric association.
History: 1974 c 429 s 36; 1978 c 795 s 5, 1Sp1981 c I an 6 s 8; 1982 c 378 s I
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o �NSESC7. Minnesota
Department of Transportation
Transportation Building
395 John Ireland Boulevard
yr OF ;ko' St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
JOHN H. RILEY
Commissioner
April 15, 1991
Mr. Jim Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Willis:
(612) 296-3000
I appreciate your letter of March 19, 1991, regarding noise abatement measures on
Trunk Highway (T.H.) 169.
I have requested staff with Mn/DOTS Metro District office to meet with the City of
Plymouth staff to discuss the T.H. 169 noise issue on Trunk Highway 169. Mr. James
Povich, Assistant District Engineer at 593-8405, will contact your office to
schedule a meeting.
Working together, I am confident an amicable solution to this problem can be found.
JHR:Ifm
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Peggy Leppik
State Representative
District 45B
Hennepin County
May 6, 1991
Carole Iielliwell
Councilmember
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�•Minnesota
€House 1
Representatives
COMMITTEES: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, EDUCATION FINANCE,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Helliwell:
Thank you for sending me a copy of your Senate testimony on the municipal elections bill. It is
the first time I have received clearly drawn arguments in opposition to the proposed legislation.
While I believe we are both seeking the best resolution to the problem of balancing voter
participation versus election costs, I support the legislation because it safeguards to the voters
final approval of changes in the election process. I do appreciate your willingness to testify and
share a written copy with those of us who could not be present.
Sincerely,
Pe ik
Sta a resentative
PL/pll
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7500 Western Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 (612) 546-3328
State Office Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 (612) 296-7026
FAX (612) 296-3949
4
EMBER D. REICHGOTT
Senator 46th District
Majority Whip
Roost ?U1 State Capitol
St. Pawl. Minnesota 55155
Phone: 296-2,S89
and
7701 48th A%enue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
May 7, 1991
TO:
City Managers
School Board Members
Superintendent Linda Powell
Reichgott V
FROM: Senator Ember
RE: Peace Officer Liaison Services
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Senate
State of Minnesota
I am pleased to inform you that the attached subdivision 19 was
incorporated into the Senate Omnibus Education Funding Bill last
week. The provision provides a $125,000 grant to Independent
School District 281 for reimbursement of peace officer liaison
school services.
I pursued a grant approach when the Senate Education Committee on
two occasions refused to adopt a special levy as originally in-
troduced in our legislation.
Rep. Ann Rest was able to include a provision in the House Omni-
bus Tax Bill which allows each school district (statewide) to an-
nually levy $1 per capita above its current levy limit. That
levy is to be used to reimburse cities and counties within the
school district for the costs of (1) police and sheriff liaison
services to schools; (2) DARE programs, and (3) salaries and ben-
efits of police and sheriffs whose primary responsibility is in-
vestigating drug-related crimes.
Since both Rep. Rest and I sit on the conference committee for
the Omnibus Tax Bill, and because I am already working closely
with the conferees on the Omnibus Education Bill, I am hopeful
that one of these options will survive the conference committee
process and be enacted into law.
ER:ms
Attachment
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4%a COMMITTEES • Chair. Propertx Taxes and Local Go%ernrncnt Aids Division. Taxes and Tax Lass •
Education • Education Finance Di%ision • Judician • Redi,trictino • Ener_v and Public Utilities
rr,,,,led Pfw SERVING • Robbinsdalc • Crestal 9 N'c\s Hope
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SF467 FOURTH ENGR SMENT [REVISOR ]- F SO467-4
1
teaching instructions that allow for individualized student
2
learning. The commissioner shall give preference to districts
3
with a high level of low-achieving or at-risk pupils. A grant
4
is contingent upon a district providing money to match the grant
5
money.
6
The appropriation is available until June 30, 1993.
7
Subd. 17. (RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT GRANTS.) For a
8
collaborative grant program allowing school districts, with the
9
assistance of post-secondary faculty, to develop research
10
projects:
11
$31,000 1992
12
$31,000 ..... 1993
13
Subd. 18. [GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH
14
PROBLEMS.] For grants for demonstration projects for children
15
with mental health problems:
1
16
$250,000 . 1992
1
17
$250,000 . 1993
1
18
Subd. 19. [GRANT FOR PEACE OFFICER LIAISON SERVICES.] For
1
19
agrant to independent school district No. 281 for reimbursement
1
20
for peace officer liaison school services:
2
21
$125,000 ..... 1992
2
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May 6, 1991
Mr. James G. Willis
Manager, City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Re: City Project #106 `
Dear Mr. Willis,
On May 2, 1991 residents of the neighborhoods of Bass Lake Woods (55th Avenue), Bass Lake Heights 4th
Edition (54th Avenue) and the Meadows of Bass Lake Woods (50th Avenue) had the opportunity to review
preliminary plans for the construction of Northwest Boulevard from 56th Avenue to 54th Avenue North and
beyond. We have several concerns that we have expressed to the City Engineer as well as the outside
consultinq engineer for this project. Those concerns were outlined in the attached memo.
As a result of this meeting on May 2, we have contacted the Department of Natural Resources, the
Environmental Quality Board, the Department of Public Works for Hennepin County and The Army Corp of
Engineers. Several additional questions or concerns have arisen from the conversations with these state
agencies. These are:
* Why has an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) not been completed for the total project from
Hennepin County Road #10 to County Road #9? Our understanding is that an EIS is required for a project
consisting of a new road four traffic lanes in width and two miles in length. Additionally, the total
project must be taken into consideration when evaluating the need for an EIS, not just segments of the
project completed in any one construction season.
* The City's consulting engineer indicated that Hennepin County requires an at grade crossing to be
at an angle of ninety degrees to the existing railroad tracks. Yet, Public Works Department officials of
Hennepin County are unaware of this requirement. This requirement was one of the reasons stated by the
City's consulting engineer for a separation of grade. (Hennepin County Road #10 near the junction of
County Road #61 in Crystal, Minnesota has an at grade crossing at an angle not equal to ninety degrees.)
* The Department of Natural Resouces has expressed concerns over the impact to the Upland habitat as
a result of the significant increase in elevation to the proposed Northwest Boulevard north of the
railroad tracks. Additonally, the DNR was unaware of the wetlands, pond and wildlife area north of the
railroad tracks and east of the proposed Northwest Boulevard. The wildlife manager, the wetlands manager
and an ecological specialist, at our request, will be touring these areas on Thursday May 9, 1991.
* Why has the City's Alternative AE, the most western route, following Old Medicine Lake Road, not
been more fully explored? This alternative by appearance has the least negative impact to the total
environment - people and wildlife. An EIS has the ability to evaluate significant environmental economic
and social effects and compare reasonable alternatives.
As a result of these concerns, a proposed bridge at an anticipated cost of $2 million dollars authorized
in the city's current budget according to the engineering department, as well as the information we were
able to obtain directly from the various agencies involved, we are in the process of evaluating Minnesota
Statute 116 B, the Environmental Rights Act. In addition, we have consulted legal counsel and are also
in the process of hiring a real estate attorney.
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Stemper / Barstad -- 2
We would like you to postpone City of Plymouth Project #106 until these concerns are addressed and the
total Northwest Boulevard project impact is assessed.
Sincerely,
?John. Stemper David A. Barstad
Representatives of Concerned Neighborhoods
cc Kim M. Bergman, Mayor, City of Plymouth, MJ.
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.
Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works, City of Plymouth, MN.
Daniel L. Faulkner, Engineer, City of Plymouth, MV.
Gregg Downing, Environmental Quality Board, State of Minnesota.
Ceil Strauss, Area Hydrologist, Department of Natural Resouces, State of
Minnesota.
Tim Wallace, Area Wildlife Manager, Department of Natural Resouces, State
of Minnesota.
Wayne Barstad, Ecological Specialist, Department of Natural Resources,
State of Minnesota.
Frank Strgar, CEO, Consulting Engineering Firm of Strgar- Roscoe- Fausch,
Inc.
Residents of Bass Lake Woods, Bass Lake Heights 4th Edition and the
Meadows of Bass Lake Woods.
Attachment: May 2, 1991 Memo from Bass Lake Woods 4th Edition Homeowners
Association.
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MEMO
To: Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. Date: May 2, 1991
Engineer, City of Plymouth, Minnesota
From: Several Members of Bass Lake Heights Fourth Edition Homeowners Assoc.
Subject: City Project #106 - Juncture of Northwest Blvd and 54th Avenue
We have specific concerns with respect to the proposed juncturing of Northwest Boulevard and 54th Avenue
North in Plymouth, Minnesota. The concerns are about the proposed change in elevation to 54th Avenue,
which significantly alters surrounding topography and current drainage patterns established in 1987 when
building commenced in this neighborhood. As neighbors, we purchased our properties with the
understanding that when Northwest Boulevard did join 54th Avenue, it would be done at the present grade,
not with the proposed 7 to 9 foot rise in the existing cul-de-sac as you have indicated. This is evident
based on the permanent curb and gutter, storm sewer, water main, residential landscaping and fire hydrant
in place.
Our concerns with your present proposal include the following:
* Increased noise level.
* Decreased property values by making the road more visible.
* Improper drainage (We are aware of other problems with projects
of this nature in the City of Plymouth.)
* The extensive use of heavy equipment that would be required for a
project of this magnitude and its impact on existing foundations,
sheet rock and the to the nearby residences.
* Other concerns exist surrounding the actual construction practices,
traffic patterns, and impact to private property.
* Will the morning helicopter traffic person recommend the use of
Northwest Boulevard as an alternate to Interstate 494?
We would like you to con=sider alternatives to the present plan, including but not limited to the
following:
1) Consider the termination of this year's progress of Northwest Boulevard at the parking lot
entrance to the proposed Bass Lake Playfield. Discuss a total City plan for Northwest Boulevard's
completion. This will eliminate a hazardous level of traffic through 54th Avenue while Northwest
Boulevard remains under constuction and incomplete.
2) Consideration of crossing the railroad tracks south of 54th Avenue at present grade. This may
significantly reduce the cost of the total project to the taxpayers of Plymouth. It may also help to
reduce the volume of traffic and noise level from Northwest Boulevard and keep it from becoming a
secondary Interstate 494. (Target and Rainbow store traffic.)
3) Consider a steeper grade to bridge Northwest Boulevard over the railroad tracks from 54th Avenue
to the proposed Schmidt Lake Road extension leaving the 54th Avenue cul-de-sac at the present grade.
4) Consider going under the existing railroad tracks.
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Bass Lake Heights Fourth Edition - Page 2
We feel there are many related issues to also be discussed and resolved prior to any further progress of
Northwest Boulevard. These concerns are:
* If landscapinq of homes is necessary who bears the cost and how will
you resolve disputes?
* If topography is changed, how will the City of Plymouth resolve a
drainge problem which could result in a wet basement?
* Discuss the environmental and wildlife impact.
At the present time it is our intent to consult a real estate legal expert concerning these issues.
Interested persons and creators of this document:
-David & Lanette Barstad 559-3837
-Douglas & Donna Becker 557-9125
-Alan & Vicky Hubell 557-0218
-Jack & Sha Leahey 559-570133
Keith & Mary Pietsch 553-2830
John & Cindy Stemper 559-4071
Jerry & Judy Surprenant 559-2188
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�n�SnTATEE OF
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
Metro Waters, 1200 Warner Rd., St.
PHONENO. 772-7910
May 6, 1991
Ms. Maria Vasilou, Councilmember
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
RE: Metro Wetlands Forum
Dear Ms. Vasilou:
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RESOURCES
Paul, MN 55106
FILE NO.
MAY 8 1991
CITY Cr PL YMOUT?q
As we discussed at the April 2, 1991 meeting at the Edina Country
Club, I have enclosed a copy of the Metro Wetlands Forum's charter,
recent meeting minutes, and a mailing list of the forum's
membership.
The forum represents a diverse group of public, private, and non-
profit groups interested in wetland issues in the Twin Cities Metro
Area. The forum's mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate
information on the wise use and conservation of wetlands in the
metropolitan area. Mark Sather, Administrator for the City of
White Bear Lake, is on the forum's Board of Directors representing
municipal interests. You may want to encourage city staff or
elected officials to attend one of the forum's upcoming meetings.
If I can answer any questions, please don't hesitate to call me at
772-7910.
Sincerely,
J n Linc Stine
Regional Hydrologist
JLS5040/CL
Enclosures
cc: Blair Tremere, City of Plymouth
George Orning, Freshwater Foundation
Ron Peterson, Westwood
Karen Bowen, Regional Administrator
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER am MAV I n .Q 1
May 8, 1991
Mr. Lester V. Ottinger
VP and General Manager PUM
Industrial Measuring Technology Division
Carl Zeiss, Inc.
7008 Northland Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55428
Dear Mr. Ottinger:
It is my pleasure to inform you that on May 6, 1991 the Plymouth
City Council preliminarily approved a tax exempt financing plan
for your proposed Carl Zeiss, Inc. headquarters and production
facility by an unanimous vote.
Our Development Coordinator, Mr. Charles Dillerud, and his staff
have reviewed the plans for your facility. We want to commend
you and your development team on the excellent proposal and its
attention to detail. The quality of your proposed facility and
the excellent professional employment opportunities your company
provides fit well with the business development goals of the City
of Plymouth.
Plymouth has established a strong reputation for good community
planning. We are excited about the opportunity to have the Carl
Zeiss, Inc. people and facility in our community and assure you
that we will be supportive of your company's business and
personnel needs. Plymouth is an excellent place for both
business operations and family communities. We will cooperate
with you to ensure that Carl Zeiss will benefit from being part
of the Plymouth community.
If you need any further assistance on your headquarters' project,
please let me know.
Sincerely,
Js G. Willis
(Cam
i Manager
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cc: Blair Tremere, Director of Planning & Community Development
Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
CITY OF
May 8, 1991 PLYMOUTH+
Mr. and Mrs. Gottstein
3237 Gettysburg Court
New Hope, MN 554427
SUBJECT: POLICE EXPLORER CONFERENCE RESULTS
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gottstein:
The recent Police Explorer Conference attended by your son, Jeff,
was a tremendous success for our Post.
Our Explorers competed against over 500 Explorers from various
police posts all over the State of Minnesota. Typically, there
are approximately 24 teams, composed of four persons each, who
compete in various tactics associated with the police profession.
Our Post took a first place in trauma assessment, and also in
domestic crisis intervention. We took fourth place in the team
shooting competition.
We are extremely proud of the young men and women in our group.
The results of their efforts was exceptional!
I know that you are very proud of your son. Please give him a
little special "recognition" from me. Thanks for letting him get
involved in Police Exploring.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Carlquist
Public Safety Director
Plymouth Police Department
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cc: Officers Mark Bevins and Scott Streachek
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opportunity
Orkshon. Inc.
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5500 Opportunity Court • Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 • 938-5511
May 8, 1991
Mr. Jim Willis
Plymouth City Manager
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Jim:
Thank you and the Plymouth City Council for your approval on May 6, to use
Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA) bond funding to finance
our proposed building on the Ryan property at 51st Avenue No. and Nathan
Lane, Lot One.
I would like to invite you, the mayor, council members, and the city planner
to be our guests for lunch at our Minnetonka facility, II miles south of the
proposed site. The purpose of the meeting would be to learn more about our
programs, the people we serve, and our goals for the Plymouth site. We would
be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
You can set up the meeting by calling me or Cindy Matson. Community Relations
Manager. Either of us can be reached at 938-5511. We look forward to your
visit.
Cordially.
Gerald H. Biese
President
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cc: Cindy Matson
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Sumek Associates, Inc.
April 30, 1991
Mr. James G. Willis
City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mr. Willis,
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Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you and the Council to review the report.
As we indicated at that meeting, if you have additional concerns or questions, please call
US.
When we met with the Department members on April 22, 1991, there was recognition that
the City Council had set some policies and the feedback from the Department members
was positive. Members felt that this was a base from which to work and it was very
helpful for them to understand the Council's positions.
After the meeting, Sid and I both had a number of Department members express to us
their opinion that the report was "realistic". There were some questions about why our
recommendations were made and upon what basis. A single individual challenged many
of the points, but support for his position was not voiced by other members of the
Department. At previous meetings this same individual has been a strong proponent of
full time members, expansion of services into areas of EMS, etc., and we found his
concerns consistent with his previous positions.
The Department members did not have a common theme or specific area of concern with
the report. Sid and I do believe there was a realization that there are other ways to
accomplish the service delivery requirements.
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City Manager
City of Plymouth
April 30, 1991
We also worked to impress the participants with the following points:
* Budget resources are tight for the City of Plymouth, as they are for cities all
across the country
* States are reducing their support of municipal budgets all over the country
* These constraints may continue to get tighter
* The usual expectation of citizens and City Councils is a continued high level
of service
* This means that doing more with less is now and will continue to be a way
of life for local governments
* Innovation, alternate strategies and education are mainstays of local
government service delivery today
* The recommended addition of inspectors was to occur only after all other
alternatives for providing inspection services were exhausted
* Any inspectors would have as their primary duties inspection and education,
with a major focus on continuing to reduce false alarms and potential
losses through prevention. Inspectors are to fill the role of Fire Fighters
only to supplement any continued concern of low daytime response
If you have additional questions, please call. We assume that you will circulate this letter
to the Council to fulfill our commitment to provide feedback on the Department session.
We look forward to working with you again.
Sincerely,
Marilynn B. Davis
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Marilyn and Gerald Cornish
15920 Co. Rd. 47
Plymouth, MN 55416
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SUBJECT: ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO HUNT DEER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
LOCATED IN NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cornish:
Each year, the City of Plymouth records well over 100 deer/motor
vehicle collisions on our roadways. This trend has become a
public safety concern.
Recently, an aerial survey revealed 118 deer browsing in the
northwest quadrant of Plymouth. Many of the deer/motor vehicle
collisions occur on major thoroughfares such as Highway 55,
Rockford Road, and County Road 47.
In order to reduce some of the deer/motor vehicle accidents, it
was proposed that a limited bow and arrow hunting provision be
allowed in the northwest quadrant of Plymouth. Any reduction in
herd size would then be measured against the number of reported
deer/motor vehicle accidents. This "experiment" would attempt to
correlate the size of deer herd vs. the number of accidents
resulting from the deer.
Before the City would embark upon any limited legalized hunting,
we would have to know how many parcels would be available for bow
and arrow hunting. Thus, the reason for this letter.
Your name and address was obtained from the assessment files. We
are limiting our contact to those landowners who have a minimum
of 10 acres. Any permits that would be issued would only be
valid in conjunction with a current bow and arrow deer license
during the regular bow season (usually September -December).
A maximum of four permits would be issued for each 10 acre site
under consideration. The landowner would have to provide written
permission to all persons engaged in hunting on his/her property.
The hunters would have to carry this written permission on their
person during hunting.
The permits would be issued only to the landowner. It would be
his/her responsibility to notify the police within a reasonable
time to verify a deer kill. This would be necessary in order to
obtain accurate records regarding the number of deer harvested.
The maximum number of hunters at any one time would be limited to
the number of permits issued.
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The requirements and considerations expressed in this letter
relating to legalized bow and arrow deer hunting is tentative, at
best, at this time. The essential step that must be addressed at
this time is whether landowners, such as yourself, would
participate in a special hunt. In that regard, I have enclosed a
brief survey for you to check the appropriate space and return it
to me in the self-addressed, stamped envelope. Depending on the
results of the survey, the City Council will either direct me to
continue to the next step, or pull back entirely.
Sincerely,
Richard J. arlq t
Public Sa ety Director
Plymouth Police Department
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cc: James G. Willis - City Manager
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Marilyn and Gerald Cornish
15920 Co. Rd. 47
Plymouth, MN 55416
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Please check the appropriate box below, sign and return this
survey in the enclosed, stamped envelope.
Thank you.
Richard J. Carlquist
Director of Public Safety
Plymouth Police Department
I am not interested in participating in a bow season to
harvest deer on my property.
0 I am interested in participating in a bow season to
harvest deer on my property.
COMMENTS:
Signature
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May 9, 1991
Pat Murphy
Executive Director
Union City Mission
3409 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55441
Below are some concerns that the residents in the Union City Mission area
would like to have added to the existing list of issues to be addressed by
Union City Mission:
1. Sherburne House shall not be located at the Union City Mission Complex.
2. Residents would like another meeting with UCM held prior to the meeting
with the City Council.
3. Representatives from the already established Mission Area Association
should be notified and invited to all neighborhood meetings held by
UCM. (Mission Area Assoc. goal is to work with Union City Mission on
a continuing basis) . 1,, c,_ - - _ �� .
4. Clarify the method of transportation for those dismissed from Detox.
5. Hire private security to work part-time at Detox/Nursing Home. .
6. Do not accept anyone into the various programs who has a criminal record
of: violence, weapons or sex -offences.
We ask that the above concerns be added to UCM proposed action plan.
Also, we are pleased that the meetings of Apr. 9 & Apr. 17 between Union City
Mission and the neighborhood were held. We feel they were a very beneficial
first -step. We want to thank Pat Murphy, the Board of Directors and those
employees from Union City Mission who were in attendance; also the officials
from the City of Plymouth.
Sincerely,
MISSION AREA ASSOCIATION
Pat Katzmarek
3520 E. Medicine Lk. Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55441
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NOTICE OF FINAL ASSESSMENT
1990 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
CITY PROJECT NO. 001
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YOUR FINAL ASSESSMENT IS:
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Notice is hereby given that on Monday, May 6, the City Council of the City of
Plymouth, Minnesota adopted a resolution approving the assessment roll for the
1990 Street Reconstruction Program. You had previously been sent a notice of
public hearing and your final assessment. The City Council did not change any of
the final assessments from the previous notice.
If a property owner pays their assessment in full within 30 days of the date of
the resolution adopting the roll, no interest will be charged. The payment must
be made to the City Treasurer at the City Hall on or before June 5 1991. You
are not required to pay the assessment at this time but if it is not paid,
interest at the rate of 8.0% will begin as of May 6, 1991. Methods for payment
after June 5, along with interest accrual, were stated in your original notice.
THIS IS THE FINAL NOTICE YOU WILL RECEIVE FOR THIS ASSESSMENT, YOU WILL NOT BE
BI LED.
Any questions concerning how the assessment can be paid should be directed to the
City of Plymouth Finance Department. All other questions about the project will
be taken by the Engineering Department at 550-5073.
Laurie Rauenhorst, City Clerk
Dated: May 9 1991
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